Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon

 3DS
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 44 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 44
  3. Negative: 2 out of 44
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  1. IGN Sweden
    Mar 15, 2016
    46
    The cute graphics and the entertaining story can’t save this repetitive and shallow game.
  2. Metro GameCentral
    Feb 18, 2016
    40
    The best entry in the series, but very far from being super – as the excitement of discovery is replaced with the drudgery of repetition.

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#28 Best 3DS Game of 2015
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#3 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2015
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#1 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2015

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 339 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 262 out of 339
  2. Mixed: 40 out of 339
  3. Negative: 37 out of 339
  1. Ktanaqui
    Nov 20, 2015
    10
    I had to make an account just to rate this game. While Gates to Infinity was playable - and I did play it all the way through - it wasI had to make an account just to rate this game. While Gates to Infinity was playable - and I did play it all the way through - it was disappointing. Gates was far too easy, far too simplified, and generally all around boring. I was worried that PMD was done for after Gates was released. Thankfully, Super Mystery Dungeon totally voids this concern!

    Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon (PSMD) is a true Pokemon Mystery Dungeon (PMD) sequel - a far cry from what Gates to Infinity tried to be. We get to keep the wonderfully beautiful graphics and natural control scheme that Gates To Infinity (GTI) introduced but we get back the expansiveness that previous PMD games boasted. I am currently five hours into my game and absolutely loving it! This is one pre-order game that I am absolutely not disappointed in purchasing.

    The NPCs have such wonderful personality too! I will probably update this with more detail once I can drag myself away from the game long enough to do so, but y'know what - the game is worth it. Absolutely recommended. Go pick it up and play it now if you liked any other PMD games.

    Oh, and one of the best things? The difficulty level is BACK. It is not a breeze anymore.    … Full Review »
  2. Tranxu
    Nov 20, 2015
    10
    After playing Gates to Infinity before I thought that this series of spin-offs was finally finished and it would continue a steady decline inAfter playing Gates to Infinity before I thought that this series of spin-offs was finally finished and it would continue a steady decline in quality like so many other series I have enjoyed but this game came right back around and kicked that idea out of existence.
    Right from starting up the game I was so excited to see the quiz back that lets you answer questions to see which Pokemon you are but once the game gives you a pick you can actual back out of this and choose your own character if you desire which is amazing! Finally you can play without the hassle of going through the quiz multiple times to try and get the Pokemon you really want.
    Gameplay is pretty much the same from Gates to Infinity with holding the left shoulder button bringing up you moves and pressing one of the face buttons for an attack which makes the fights flow very fast and clear. You walk around and try to find the stairs just like all the other games and it really does feel fun to explore the dungeons with your partner trying to find every little item on each floor. One huge improvement is that you can speed up text by holding the B button which is so great as it was an absolute slog to play through the last game with the slow moving text but this speeds a lot of the dialogue and text up considerably if you don't want to read everything.
    The story in here is also a lot more detailed and enjoyable than Gates to Infinity and your partner is a lot more fun to have around than the more clingy ones before with an interesting story. A lot of the story here is very well done in driving the different locations you visit and I don't want to spoil anything for someone who does want to play this but I will say it's very good.
    Graphics are a huge improvement over Gates where the textures and models are a lot clearer than before and everything is a lot more put together overall. One thing I highly recommend is playing this game with the 3D turned on as some of the scenes look really good with the depth given to them.
    I just want to say that the music is phenomenal, while I would say that the other games had slightly better music some of the stuff in here, especially for the first few dungeons is great. Not only that but once you hear a song for the first time you then unlock it in the jukebox on the main menu which you can listen to songs for as long as you want without having to unlock it like you had to do in sky.
    Overall this is the best edition to this series since Sky when that was released so long ago and I highly recommend this game.    … Full Review »
  3. DeezNuts
    Nov 21, 2015
    10
    truly a great game, (much better than the last one, which is a true relief) great suspense and characters. Also has a good dose of humor. Itruly a great game, (much better than the last one, which is a true relief) great suspense and characters. Also has a good dose of humor. I recommend this game to any pokemon fan, who especially were disappointed in the las PMD… Full Review »
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