Pokemon Shuffle

 3DS
Metascore
56

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 16
  3. Negative: 4 out of 16
  1. NZGamer
    Apr 13, 2015
    45
    Simple gameplay hamstrung by freemium features.
  2. Critical Hit
    Mar 13, 2015
    45
    There’s nothing wrong with freemium games when they’re done right, but what Pokémon Shuffle does is reward players with very few benefits when cash is handed over, and that’s just a damn shame.
  3. Metro GameCentral
    Feb 20, 2015
    40
    As match-three puzzlers go this is well above average, but the cynical microtransactions make it a horrible slog to actually play.
  5. Destructoid
    Feb 19, 2015
    35
    Anything truly enjoyable about the game is ruined by the microtransactions.

Awards & Rankings

46
#46 Best 3DS Game of 2015
6
#6 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2015
41
#41 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2015

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User Score
6.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 143 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 143
  2. Mixed: 56 out of 143
  3. Negative: 38 out of 143
  1. Daveisonline
    Feb 19, 2015
    1
    Encapsulates the absolute worst type of pay model found in Smartphone F2P social games, and being on the 3DS.

    You're given 5 hearts which    Encapsulates the absolute worst type of pay model found in Smartphone F2P social games, and being on the 3DS.

    You're given 5 hearts which count as turns, and each take about 1-2 minutes to burn through, after you've exhausted your 5 hearts you can either wait 30 minutes to restore ONE, hunt for Streetpass hits, or buy more hearts.

    The fact that it has the Pokemon brand slapped all over it trying to entice children to play is even more dishonest. Shame on you Nintendo for doing something like this.    … Full Review »
  2. megusta1233
    Feb 20, 2015
    7
    The game is really enjoyable, but it's unfortunate you can't play it very long due to expensive 'jewels'. I'd say that you should play thisThe game is really enjoyable, but it's unfortunate you can't play it very long due to expensive 'jewels'. I'd say that you should play this game, but mind the micro transactions.… Full Review »
  3. Devide
    Feb 20, 2015
    0
    Exploitative game that should have never been released on Nintendo hardware. Very disappointing. Mobile is where this should end up. Also toExploitative game that should have never been released on Nintendo hardware. Very disappointing. Mobile is where this should end up. Also to those playing it, if you happen to spend coins on a great ball and the capture fails press home button and restart the game, you'll keep the coins that way.… Full Review »
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