Pokemon Ultra Moon

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  1. CaponeGANGBege
    Nov 18, 2017
    10
    If you are like me a veteran player who played all games since gen 1, you'll 100% LOVE this one. It takes everything that work on Moon, adds great post-game, a new take on the Battle Factory concept in the form of the Battle Agency, new miniquests through all the islands and one of the coolest shiny hunting methods I had experienced yet.

    Before starting the game, I feared I'd face    If you are like me a veteran player who played all games since gen 1, you'll 100% LOVE this one. It takes everything that work on Moon, adds great post-game, a new take on the Battle Factory concept in the form of the Battle Agency, new miniquests through all the islands and one of the coolest shiny hunting methods I had experienced yet.

    Before starting the game, I feared I'd face problems with the pokemon distribution since it's divided into two versions but then I 1- remembered that all solo third versions also had exclusives locked-out, as any player who truly played them can tell you (Mareep in Crystal, Glameow in Platinum etc), and 2- when I got to play the game, was faced with one of the best distributions of pokemon in the series, I'd rank the distribution alongside Black 2 and Y in how much it gives you space to mount your own teams. Add in move tutors and this may be the best game to start off if you ever plan to try out the competitive scene. You can build all kinds of teams. (as a last tidbit, it also one of the best musics in the series, won't spoil, you'll know when you get to listen to it)    … Expand
  2. TheDarkGreenPit
    Nov 30, 2017
    10
    Huge expansion of the previous entry: tons of minor overworld additions, a new beginning, ending and new, big post-game content. New characters, new z-moves, move-tutors and new quests that bring incentive to exploration.
  3. 1in1battletoadz
    Dec 3, 2017
    10
    For old players: tons of new things to do, new pokemon and activities, new areas and enough to hold me off until next gen

    For returning players: New pokemon, more different story and quest than previous gens

    For new players: easy to understand mechanics, tutorials, menus, type-system and what to do
  4. Sonicrunn3r
    Jan 4, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the game that Sun and moon could (and should) have been. Somehow even better graphics for the 3DS, a more alive world with many more quests to do, an even better story(sun and moon's was great but this is way better), more new pokemon, more Z-moves, more returning pokemon and an actual post game for once. This is my 3rd trip through this same region and there is enough different to justify buying. Even a lot of the useless padding was cut out of the game, including some of the overly long tutorial. Finally, so much attention to detail was put in that I went in without watching many spoilers when I usually spoil the games. I was caught off guard by the different totem pokemon as well. I'd say that you should play this game blind if you want to play it.… Expand
  5. Zangiefzzzzzzzz
    Feb 1, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Expected the same game, instead its changes sufficed to feel new and different despite being a retelling. The new post-game makes it even more so, and the Giovanni plot-line was a surprising twist as I didn't spoiled myself nor watched any promotional material, his presence, him having a Mewtwo and in a Master-Ball of all things, the Rockets being back, the other team bad-guys, the puzzles.. only missed Jessie James but I believe they are non-canon.. that whole Rainbow Rocket thing sure was a highlight.… Expand
  6. vacationingRed
    Feb 11, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fullified everything it set out to do:

    *adding new additional content you wouldn't ever dream of/predict by seing Moon (surf on the back of a Mantine, Team Rocket, ultra-beast worlds)

    *fixing Moon few shortcomings (victory road now has trainers, Mina has an actual trial, blush mountain has now an evolution area, move tutors are back at full)

    *and keeping what worked and was good from Moon (like having trials and totems instead of gyms)    … Expand
  7. EchidnaReviewer
    Dec 3, 2017
    10
    I went after this game after having played sm just for the sake of completionism, but turns out there were way more changes than I expected, even if you ignore the all new move tutors and story that third versions tend to have;

    the rotomdex was also enhanced, it can talk more or less to you depending if you choose yourself to interact with it and give you items like Mr. Bonding used to    I went after this game after having played sm just for the sake of completionism, but turns out there were way more changes than I expected, even if you ignore the all new move tutors and story that third versions tend to have;

    the rotomdex was also enhanced, it can talk more or less to you depending if you choose yourself to interact with it and give you items like Mr. Bonding used to in X version. Giving it a 10 overall as it's not only a decent pokemon game, but also a game I would recommend to both fans and non-fans, both whoever played Sun/Moon (like myself) and those who haven't yet (as then the experience is all new)    … Expand
  8. B0r0__Skywalker
    Dec 19, 2017
    10
    (review for US and UM both as they are the same set:) Tons of major differences from the previous set (as new battles, characters experiences etc were brought to the table). USUM felt like a peak to what pokemon can do on the 3ds, and will probably be revered as one of the peaks of the franchise as a whole. I played every game in the series and have many favourites so I'm hard to please(review for US and UM both as they are the same set:) Tons of major differences from the previous set (as new battles, characters experiences etc were brought to the table). USUM felt like a peak to what pokemon can do on the 3ds, and will probably be revered as one of the peaks of the franchise as a whole. I played every game in the series and have many favourites so I'm hard to please when it comes to new experiences with the franchise, but I really had a great time playing this one. While the story is very different from SM, it's still decent, I noticed changes at the start but the real bulk is in the second half and post-game.

    Because of those changes, I can recommend USUM even for experienced players like me or for who already played SM (To compare: I wouldn't recommend Platinum and Emerald just after R/S and D/P but this one changed enough that I would, since I still found tons of enjoyment from the new features, so I didn't regretted it). I'm glad pokemon is still good even after 21 years, so I can't wait for what the Switch one brings too.    … Expand
  9. DanShelley
    Feb 2, 2018
    10
    Undoubtedly the best Pokémon game in years! Alola has one of the most iconic plots of all time!
  10. starry_nite
    Dec 28, 2017
    10
    region has better trials than Moon, also more tasks to do everywhere, so I didn't had to follow a straight path. Also story of this gen was well-written with characters like Kukui, Guzma and LIllie reaching my top 10 favorite characters in the whole series.
  11. shooreanna
    Mar 1, 2018
    10
    These versions are the most exciting pokemon game I play in years, with a good story too. In the Nintendo 3ds, this is without competition the best game with the ""pokemon"" name on it
  12. 1_skydarktime
    Jan 20, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game itself has more and better content than the already decent Sun/Moon games. Also worth saying this generation brought to the main series something I always loved in the mystery dungeons spin-offs: an exciting, beautiful story. While the first set of games focused more on Lillie and her relationship with her abusive mother, here this plot point still remains, but a new focus is given to the character of the legendary Necrozma, which really reminds me of characters from the previously mentioned mystery dungeon spin-offs, which is a very good thing. It's suffering and state as an endearing, understandable antagonist was really well written and a pleasure to see added in the pokemon games and mythos.… Expand
  13. MegacourageTak
    Feb 12, 2018
    9
    After finishing the robust main and post game stories, I keep coming back to do trades, battle tree, battle spot, hunts of shiny coloured pokemon and more. Can't recommend it enough to people who still play their 3ds/2ds
  14. IAmNotARobotto
    Nov 17, 2017
    9
    The Awesome
    -Totem Stickers. The most fun and entertaining exploration element in any Pokémon game to date. Fun to look for these even if there was no reward, but there is a pretty cool reward for every certain number of stickers. Probably the most fun I’ve had in the overworld of any Pokémon game ever.
    -Team Rainbow Rocket. For anyone who takes interest in the bad guys of the main    The Awesome
    -Totem Stickers. The most fun and entertaining exploration element in any Pokémon game to date. Fun to look for these even if there was no reward, but there is a pretty cool reward for every certain number of stickers. Probably the most fun I’ve had in the overworld of any Pokémon game ever.
    -Team Rainbow Rocket. For anyone who takes interest in the bad guys of the main games over the past 21 years.
    -Parallel universe ultra recon squad giving story elements and designs new to the series.
    -Best trainer placement of any Pokémon game to date by far. The karate guys on champion road, the golfer at hokulani, lotta laughs.
    -All legendary Pokémon. Probably the biggest sales point for fans of the series.
    -Charmander and all the other starters also available to catch so it’s pretty cool for old people with nostalgia. Same was with Rainbow Rocket.
    -Background Pokemon. Much like the trainer placement, the sense to have a Pokémon walk by the window outside or come down a chimney etc is superb. No value to find other than the satisfaction of seeing some neat Pokémon walking around. The rare chimney one was funny too.

    The Pretty Good
    -A ton of new sub events. Some of these are awesome, some not. Ditto becoming human being official stuff in the games was awesome etc.
    -The photo club was a lot more fun than I expected. Still don’t think there’s enough reason to spend a lot of time ther but it’s neat.
    -Surfing is also surprisingly a pretty fun mini game. But also not something I feel the urge to do too many times.

    The Not So Good
    -Main flow of game is pretty much the same as Sun and Moon, even though much of the story is different.
    -Some new backgrounds are pretty bland areas with some exceptions as well.
    -Some things in the game are jokes that will go over the majority of everyone’s head most likely. The new gym for example.
    -Nothing groundbreakingly innovative. But this can be said regarding almost all Pokémon games since the original. They stick by the if it’s not broke don’t fix it mind set, which does have its benefits.    … Expand
  15. NeoCortexTrophy
    Nov 17, 2017
    10
    Building up and developing further into what Sun and Moon helped create, this game takes all the freshness and innovations of the originals and expands it further into an even better experience than before, between multiple side features, bigger post-game and even being the first mid-generation game to introduce all new Pokemon to be collected and trained by players, it's a worthy sendoffBuilding up and developing further into what Sun and Moon helped create, this game takes all the freshness and innovations of the originals and expands it further into an even better experience than before, between multiple side features, bigger post-game and even being the first mid-generation game to introduce all new Pokemon to be collected and trained by players, it's a worthy sendoff to the 3ds generation of games.… Expand
  16. ShadowCat13
    Dec 15, 2017
    9
    At first I thought I was replaying the original Pokemon Moon, but it wasn't long before I started noticing the differences. There was added details that weren't in the original, but the real surprise came when the story started differing. I kept thinking "Oh wow! This is new!" The game wasn't a rehash of the original version, it was more like a new adventure. More things to do, moreAt first I thought I was replaying the original Pokemon Moon, but it wasn't long before I started noticing the differences. There was added details that weren't in the original, but the real surprise came when the story started differing. I kept thinking "Oh wow! This is new!" The game wasn't a rehash of the original version, it was more like a new adventure. More things to do, more features and more details! When it came time to summon the Legendary, the cut scene, which I will not spoil, had me gasping! I have had the game since release, but all of the post game content has kept me essentially glued to the game, I know I haven't found half of it yet! There's enough "side" content to keep any one busy with the game for a very long time, before and after completing the main game's goal of becoming the regional champion. The biggest touch I love most, and always felt was missing from previous games, was the random Pokemon moving about in the scenery, as if continuing on with their daily lives despite the trainer nearby. No longer are they just invisible entities hiding amongst the tall grass, waiting to pounce the first person they can. Now you can see them walking about on mountain cliffs or along river sides, moving around so that you catch a glimpse of them through a window or break in the trees. Even in the various cities and towns, you can catch a glimpse of them just living their lives. You are able to interact with some, which is a nice touch!

    The only thing that kept it from a solid 10 was the Rotom Dex on the bottom screen. It. Will. Not. Shut. Up. I thought it was bad in the original, basically leading you along while seeming to be a touch condescending (in my opinion) but this new one is like that one person who follows you around talking about every little thing over and over and over, despite your obvious attempts to escape. If I were able to turn off the constant "chatter" it gives, this game would be amazing.

    Overall, this game, while a second version of the Generation 7 games, still comes out to be an awesome stand alone game while still sticking to the core mechanics that has kept me playing Pokemon since the days of Red, Blue and Yellow back on the Game Boy Color. I eagerly await news on a hopeful Gen 8 game that will inevitably force me to buy a Nintendo Switch (or whatever console it comes out on) just to continue my Pokemon Addiction.    … Expand
  17. Mylabugz
    Dec 7, 2017
    10
    I don't know why moon and sun aren't one product on here, but this game is amazing. I posted on the sun review saying that you can now surf, not hm surfing, I mean on a massive wave doing tricks. Hang ten folks! Not really a spoiler since I only done the first island.
  18. Ikki
    Nov 24, 2017
    10
    USUM is maybe the BEST pokemon game ever made:
    - good, challenging difficulty
    - well written story that anyone who played it will love -way more changes from the original than Emerald, Platinum and Crystal did together I bought it like I did Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, expecting just the original with a bit more extra, but different than Deluxe I was surprised with how much was new, this is    USUM is maybe the BEST pokemon game ever made:
    - good, challenging difficulty
    - well written story that anyone who played it will love
    -way more changes from the original than Emerald, Platinum and Crystal did together

    I bought it like I did Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, expecting just the original with a bit more extra, but different than Deluxe I was surprised with how much was new, this is not a "deluxe" edition in any way, it's way more. Still having fun with it and I'm only now entering post-game    … Expand
  19. jackeSAMucaa
    Dec 26, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. pokemon = 10/10 - like the previous game, all new designs are good and full of personality, but this time there's no repetition in the routes like before so it gets way better to create a team

    gameplay = 9/10 - lots of quality of life carried from the previous game, but also many new things to do and overall new aspects to the experience were added like the ultra beast worlds you can uncover by travelling in the wormhole

    story = 9/10 - same with the previous one overall but with lots of twists, I did liked the previous boss, mother beast Lusamine (as a character) and focus on lillie scenes more through, even if here it works in another way

    region = 10/10 - Alola is full of personality, it fits with previous pokemon regions but, contributes with its own feel and flavour, very beautiful game areas. Here it's expanded, feeling as such more "complete"

    music = 10/10 - pokemon music keeps being very good    … Expand
  20. ZeoN
    Oct 11, 2020
    8
    Versión mejorada de Sol y Luna.Banda sonora muy mejorada,lugares rediseñados y una historia parcialmente nueva aunque inferior a Sol y Luna .Es un juego del que no te vas a arrepentir si eres fan de la franquicia.
  21. rupeehuntress
    Dec 20, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game was good, that I already expected when I ordered it, but I had long given up in expecting pokemon games to actually offer difficulty and this one also did it. For many years it's what I wanted, at least for "pokemon" standards, not really something spine breaking, just enough to up the feeling of a quest you have with this kind of game. I wanted it not just difficult because it lacked good pokemon or movepools to use against enemies, and not just an extra mode I would unlock only after beating the main campaign. And finally I got it, almost like a christmas miracle. The totems all had actual strategies behind them, Giovanni is tough with his Mega Mewtwo, Ultra-Necrozma was tough, so were all the old bosses (specially Archie to me, but that may be team I had chosen), even Hau pulled his weight, specially when he pulls a Blue at the league.

    Now, it's still a pokemon game, so it's not like anyone would get stuck in it, it's a traditional, simple to understand rpg after all, I'd even say it could be a good first entry in the series as the lack of hms means even kids can enjoy going through the routes catching pokemon (and the pool of options is varied, comparable to XY in that regard, which helps), but compared to all previous pokemon games it had way better challenge to me (through I warn you to never use the exp share as it seems to remain as an undeclared form of an "easy-mode", thanks to the extra exp).    … Expand
  22. Ocarina_Crews
    Feb 2, 2018
    10
    The game to pick both for the best single-play but also if you want to do official online battles, tournaments, interactive games, or trade with people around the world, as it's where the active pokemon players all are now. They also brought in a new interactive facility in the pokemon agency, something I truly missed from the days of friend safari.
  23. Piantapiana
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Merece 10, juego con muchas adiciones en particular después de cuando vence la liga, agrega mucho para con Pokémon Sun
  24. mefzeldernx
    Feb 11, 2018
    9
    Si no jugaste Pokémon Sun/Moon adentrarse a los juegos Ultra es la mejor opción. Los juegos refinan mucho a sus predecesores y aumentan la calidad del RPG bastante, aunque si tuviste las versiones anteriores el juego va a ser decepcionante ya que es en un 90% lo mismo.
    Tener la chance de capturar todos los pokémon de la saga, poder jugar competitivamente y con una mejor interfaz y seguir    Si no jugaste Pokémon Sun/Moon adentrarse a los juegos Ultra es la mejor opción. Los juegos refinan mucho a sus predecesores y aumentan la calidad del RPG bastante, aunque si tuviste las versiones anteriores el juego va a ser decepcionante ya que es en un 90% lo mismo.
    Tener la chance de capturar todos los pokémon de la saga, poder jugar competitivamente y con una mejor interfaz y seguir encontrando personajes nostálgicos hacen de "Pokémon Ultra Moon" una buena adquisición.
    Aunque hay un gran "Pero" y es que si ya jugaste los juegos del año pasado los añadidos no hacen valer el precio de un juego totalmente nuevo ya que puede ser aburrido volver a recorrer los pasos recién realizados.    … Expand
  25. Nintenerd
    Dec 28, 2017
    9
    I just want to start off by saying that this is probably the second best video game of all time (Ocarina of Time is First). This game is truly amazing. From the moment I started, I noticed how much the interface with this game had changed from the original Sun and Moon games. Everything looks fresher and has a new layer of paint. The scenery is beautiful, and in my opinion, there is tooI just want to start off by saying that this is probably the second best video game of all time (Ocarina of Time is First). This game is truly amazing. From the moment I started, I noticed how much the interface with this game had changed from the original Sun and Moon games. Everything looks fresher and has a new layer of paint. The scenery is beautiful, and in my opinion, there is too much Post Content to be found.

    The question is now is this game worth picking up if you've owned the original Sun and Moon? If you are not a hardcore Pokemon fan than no. I recommend this game for Hardcore fans, Competitive Players, like me, and the new people that will enjoy it. Speaking of competitive this game has made it so simple. And on top of that lots of legendaries will be available to use. That being said Smogon is a great website to use to make a team and you can do it with this. The only problem I had was the sad fact that I had to go through the Ultra Wormhole taking hours and plenty of hand cramps then. This game is phenomenal and is a must own for new 3ds owners.    … Expand
  26. IndieCrit
    Feb 1, 2018
    9
    I am very pleased. I thought this would turn out worse. It has many new features, most of which please me very much. It surpasses the originals. In my original review, I gave it a worse score. However, this expanded version is all worth it.
  27. H0000-Halves
    Jan 31, 2018
    9
    I found many pros in this game including the new side-roles you take to aid npcs, the new OST, the characters, the archipelago in which you play with the pc box pokemon and most of all: Team Skull.
  28. Billy-Goodfear
    Jan 16, 2018
    10
    interesting new pokemon combined to the already full of personality alolan dex, this game worked to me as both a time-waster I can play in my free time and also a worthy quest to be at certain points of the game. A lot of the old formula was improved or changed in good ways so I hope many of the enhancements brought here and in SM may be carried to future games.
  29. Lugia---TopFan
    Nov 29, 2017
    10
    Positives:
    -hardest pokemon game yet
    -full new pokemon that never existed before, added later in the game -new post-game full of new stuff -major differences from previous version, so it's not more of the same -overall new stuff to do here and there Negatives: -there's a specific, small part of the story amongst those that got changed that I liked more in the previous iteration,    Positives:
    -hardest pokemon game yet
    -full new pokemon that never existed before, added later in the game
    -new post-game full of new stuff
    -major differences from previous version, so it's not more of the same
    -overall new stuff to do here and there

    Negatives:

    -there's a specific, small part of the story amongst those that got changed that I liked more in the previous iteration, but other changes/additions made up for it;    … Expand
  30. Marcelinus
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Same as I had to say about my US scoring:
    The postgame is gigantic as a additional version should be and the main game was always exciting, with places to check and the best side games of all pokemon games. I faced the league with a team of Lycanrok, Bewear, Incineroar, Golisopod and Slowbro, was a really fun journey
  31. Poru-Povin
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    The best mainline pokemon game in my honest opinion. Excellent core gameplay meets a divine amount of optional content thats really fun.
  32. Moby_Samus
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    Best game I played in the franchise in a long, looong time, I may rank "USUM" as my second favorite overall. It's so polished and the formula works so well, you can feel care went on, no wonder the series hasn't gotten stale (in fact it got less so) unlike others as old as it is. Fully recomended as one of the best times you can get with pokemon named in it, worth every penny.
    For    Best game I played in the franchise in a long, looong time, I may rank "USUM" as my second favorite overall. It's so polished and the formula works so well, you can feel care went on, no wonder the series hasn't gotten stale (in fact it got less so) unlike others as old as it is. Fully recomended as one of the best times you can get with pokemon named in it, worth every penny.
    For *hardcore* side it has movetutors, new online modes, some good new pokemon, good levelling distribution to get them, and some of the extra mini games you can play in certain places could be their own spin-offs and be as revered as stadium, and snap. They're that good.    … Expand
  33. Yorkishimitsu
    Nov 24, 2018
    10
    -does fix any and all problem sun moon still had
    -tons of differences over sun moon (at the very start, when you get the starter, between first and second islands with the mantines, literally everything after mid-third island etc)
    -TONS of changes (goes from entirely new sections to new pokemon, something no other game ever did in the middle of a generation) -EVEN MORE TONS of    -does fix any and all problem sun moon still had
    -tons of differences over sun moon (at the very start, when you get the starter, between first and second islands with the mantines, literally everything after mid-third island etc)
    -TONS of changes (goes from entirely new sections to new pokemon, something no other game ever did in the middle of a generation)
    -EVEN MORE TONS of improvements (the fixing/improvement of a previous version is superior to what platinum and emerald did for example so they're learning how to make the 'extra games' more relevant)
    -difficulty, secret side missions, ultra beast different dimensions to explore, battle factory lookalike... they made some of the best possible aditions and made one of the best nintendo games    … Expand
  34. zeffsrightleg
    Nov 17, 2018
    10
    Went not expecting much but his was a experience of a life, one of the supreme pokemon games in term of quality, content, variety, etc. It improved so much even though I already loved Sun and Moon and even though I thought there was almost nothing to improve, but they make the good even better. The story has differences but I found it as good as the original. First of all its a hard gameWent not expecting much but his was a experience of a life, one of the supreme pokemon games in term of quality, content, variety, etc. It improved so much even though I already loved Sun and Moon and even though I thought there was almost nothing to improve, but they make the good even better. The story has differences but I found it as good as the original. First of all its a hard game for pokemon standards, that's an objective change that surprised me as pokemon never cared much for it before (games like black were cakewalks despite my love for them), anyone who'd call this easy or that it didnt changed much is trolling you and haven't played because not only each and every island is full of all kinds of extras but oh boy, without spoilers lets say there's a BIG surprise at the end: a real gift to the 20 years of the series.… Expand
  35. Daven_Seaworthy
    Mar 4, 2018
    10
    Better dex distribution, new surprise ending, multiple new Pokemon, new moves, different beginning, all nonevent legendaries, new tracks complements previous GREAT ones, o-powers back with new name, a HUGE postgame surprise in some surprising characters and the strongest "final boss" ever in the series (and I'm talking about the story, not the champion, but that is a surprise too) Moon wasBetter dex distribution, new surprise ending, multiple new Pokemon, new moves, different beginning, all nonevent legendaries, new tracks complements previous GREAT ones, o-powers back with new name, a HUGE postgame surprise in some surprising characters and the strongest "final boss" ever in the series (and I'm talking about the story, not the champion, but that is a surprise too) Moon was good but Ultra Moon manages more in every way.… Expand
  36. Emerald__T
    Nov 17, 2018
    10
    It promised Ultra changes and delivered 100 per cent in promise, this is the Ultra pokémon game.

    Of all sequels, enhances and remakes pokmon ever did, this one is the best. None other beats it in post -game, pokemon to train, story, looks (very good looking compared to almost any other game on the 3ds, only smash and a couple more beat this aspect of it) It's the game with the    It promised Ultra changes and delivered 100 per cent in promise, this is the Ultra pokémon game.

    Of all sequels, enhances and remakes pokmon ever did, this one is the best. None other beats it in post -game, pokemon to train, story, looks (very good looking compared to almost any other game on the 3ds, only smash and a couple more beat this aspect of it)

    It's the game with the highest difficulty in individual battles due balancing and seems made so players would experiment with different gameplay styles into it. Acessibility to breeding, shiny hunts, online battles and trades etc is also all the better here, with the rotomdex making it superior to the already improved elements that SM had brought to the table prior to it. Thats not even entering in the many new areas, pokemon, itens, mantine surf, ultra warp ride poké-pelago etc    … Expand
  37. DRAKEDRAKSDREKE
    Jul 9, 2018
    10
    The Best game for hardcore and longtime pokemon players: tons to explore so it never gets bored and harder than previous ones. S/M was already one of the best in the franchise, but here we have its setup with more enhancements, much more content and polished to a shine. Unlike previous third versions that felt like just the same game but better, here the Ultras feels like a whole new pointThe Best game for hardcore and longtime pokemon players: tons to explore so it never gets bored and harder than previous ones. S/M was already one of the best in the franchise, but here we have its setup with more enhancements, much more content and polished to a shine. Unlike previous third versions that felt like just the same game but better, here the Ultras feels like a whole new point of view in the Alola adventure and story, bringing in new flavors and feelings that justify its existence way better than some of them did.… Expand
  38. Jaccuzi1inear
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Rainbow Rocket saga is one of the biggest and hypest moments in videogame history, and by itself is worth this game existing not to mention all the rest it also offers… Expand
  39. smf-smf
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    -- some totems got replaced and the replacements are superior, either stronger or with better strategy
    -you can also collect said totems by receiving them from Oak's cousin
    - there's also one extra trial than before - quicker starting, you get to start traveling with the starter at the very beginning of the game this time - enemy trainers revamped, elite 4, revamped - ubs and the    -- some totems got replaced and the replacements are superior, either stronger or with better strategy
    -you can also collect said totems by receiving them from Oak's cousin
    - there's also one extra trial than before
    - quicker starting, you get to start traveling with the starter at the very beginning of the game this time
    - enemy trainers revamped, elite 4, revamped
    - ubs and the origin of z-moves are now throuly explained    … Expand
  40. WingmakerPrime
    Nov 22, 2017
    9
    I'll be quick with this review. At first I did not notice a noticeable change in the story or something that would justify the expense of buying the same game again, whether rehashed or not ... BUT ... I must admit that if I already liked half of the game forward. if you did not buy the past versions, well this is a good opportunity to stay with the best story arc. that is not the greatI'll be quick with this review. At first I did not notice a noticeable change in the story or something that would justify the expense of buying the same game again, whether rehashed or not ... BUT ... I must admit that if I already liked half of the game forward. if you did not buy the past versions, well this is a good opportunity to stay with the best story arc. that is not the great wonder either, but it is Pokémon and you have to catch them all ... recommended in my opinion and with the best Post Game in a long time.

    SPANISH
    Seré rapido con esta reseña. al principio no notaba un cambio notable en la historia o en algo que justificara el gasto de comprar de nuevo el mismo juego, ya sea un refrito o no... PERO... Debo de admitir que si me gusto ya de la mitad del juego para adelante. so no compraste las versiones pasadas, bien esta es una buena oportunidad para quedarte con el mejor arco argumental. que no es la gran maravilla tampoco, pero es Pokémon y hay que atraparlos a todos.. recomendable a mi parecer y con el mejor Post Game ya en mucho tiempo.    … Expand
  41. mlog_herban
    Jan 1, 2018
    10
    While it's a second adventure through Alola, the differences and the new story make it stay exciting, with more pokemon to catch contributing to it. The theme of "consequence for your previous actions" is in a way added with the new characters. In my experience, the challenge would never let me grow bored of playing it, my two friends who bought the game with me feeling similarly. I gradeWhile it's a second adventure through Alola, the differences and the new story make it stay exciting, with more pokemon to catch contributing to it. The theme of "consequence for your previous actions" is in a way added with the new characters. In my experience, the challenge would never let me grow bored of playing it, my two friends who bought the game with me feeling similarly. I grade USUM a 10 and would even say it's the best pokemon superior/ultimate version to this point.… Expand
  42. joyly
    Nov 22, 2018
    10
    From the start to the finish of my league adventure, it was worthy every second. Building a great team and being the very best while capturing gods and defeating evil, the entire traditional pokemon gameplay is here in its highest quality and conceptual peak
  43. Bald_Strikes
    Aug 11, 2018
    10
    Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are the greatest pair of games in pokemon since inception, bar none other. As a fan of the series as a whole, it hurts me to make such comparisions as all games have had strong points until now but I say it being a fan since Red and Blue came out so long ago. They are the most polished games and all core mechanics feel like they are at their best.

    What surprised    Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are the greatest pair of games in pokemon since inception, bar none other. As a fan of the series as a whole, it hurts me to make such comparisions as all games have had strong points until now but I say it being a fan since Red and Blue came out so long ago. They are the most polished games and all core mechanics feel like they are at their best.

    What surprised me the most playing it was not the changes and additions to enrich the games of Sun and Moon (who mind you were also very good and if the Ultras didn't existed they'd be maybe the best game in the series instead), but how it feels like it succeeded in all it tried, just like with Sun and Moon, it didn't just changed things, but it MATTERED and it WORKED.

    The games are the hardest a pokemon game has been, mostly by giving actual strategy and thought to the enemies and bosses. Totems specially. The level design is great and looks beautiful, as with the predecessor there's no grid, making the routes feel like real, natural places, and making you put more thought in how to find its hidden secrets. Catching all pokemon, training them, battling, breeding, all seems tweaked to make them more pleasant to do. the QoL changes were massive and the region is better, including an extra trial to do.

    There's new things to do that can expand immensely your play-time even if you don't care about on-line trades and battles, from small add-ups like letting you play and interact with wild pokemon or having more z-crystals to find and collect, to bigger time-sinkers, like how you can:

    -literally surf on top of a pokemon to compete for the highest score in multiple tracks

    -find hidden secrets everywhere with new NPCs that weren't there before, some have small stories relating to a pokemon or a secret event

    -travel the multiverse on top of a beast and find legendaries, shinies or Ultra beasts depending on how well you play and again fight for the best score. There's also new Ultra Beasts and their lore was revamped a lot.

    -face an entire new saga in the postgame, who was also expanded a lot too by the way

    -fight the new Battle tree mode that lets you go all out with no restrictions
    And that's the top of my head only.

    Everything that I praised in Sun and Moon is either back or better, plus more, making this feel like a worthy replay instead of how previous games like Crystal or Yellow would feel as the same with no changes. I'd say the changes here by far surpassed previous examples the series itself gave, even though those games are some I really enjoy too.

    I go as far as to say the Alola part of this long series is not just composed of amazing games, they also feel like a love letter to the fans, from the real challenge it brings as the hardest games, to improving and callibrating the content from its predecessors, to the whole mentioned above post-game plotline, that brings a decent challenge mixed with a nostalgia trip that brings so many characters back from all gens. You can even restart the game multiple times and it will feel as if its the first since there's so many options to pokemon in your team, helps that without hms I can do monotype runs and other gimmicks by myself too, which would before be gimped by restrictions that aren't put on you anymore.    … Expand
  44. CreedCREEDcreed
    Jan 6, 2018
    10
    Still a good story despite vastly diverging from the previous one (+)

    I can now have my own totem pokemon, and it seems like they can be put in the Bank (seemingly) meaning it's not like the cosplay pikachu that stays behind in ORAS (+) More changes than other games like emerald and crystal did, so I didn't get bored replaying, thankfully (+) new pokemon and forms (+) I was    Still a good story despite vastly diverging from the previous one (+)

    I can now have my own totem pokemon, and it seems like they can be put in the Bank (seemingly) meaning it's not like the cosplay pikachu that stays behind in ORAS (+)

    More changes than other games like emerald and crystal did, so I didn't get bored replaying, thankfully (+)

    new pokemon and forms (+)

    I was never into minigames but the surfing one may be the best one in the entire main series (+)

    USUM are very enjoyable overall, I'd say    … Expand
  45. JangoWoodsD
    Jan 29, 2018
    10
    One of the best pokemon games by far, that can't be argues. The mantine and ultra-wormhole transports control well and fit the region's theme and give us the best shiny hunt method ever, the post-game is now MASSIVE and bigger than before, you can still access through the menu Refresh and Pelago: among the best ways you could ever interact with your pokemon, you're able to catch the totemOne of the best pokemon games by far, that can't be argues. The mantine and ultra-wormhole transports control well and fit the region's theme and give us the best shiny hunt method ever, the post-game is now MASSIVE and bigger than before, you can still access through the menu Refresh and Pelago: among the best ways you could ever interact with your pokemon, you're able to catch the totem pokemon... even the photo club which I didn't put faith on before ended up being interesting and fun enough to spend hours in. That's how you do a definitive version of a previous game, it changed a lot the point it blows platinum and other previous third versions out of the water by making them look like carbon copies of predecessors.… Expand
  46. baanterbox
    Feb 9, 2018
    10
    Having beaten the Elite 4 long ago, I still find myself going back to these games as there's lots to do and it's just enjoyable to play. In my point of view, they are the strongest games and generation.
  47. Noobrris2021
    Jan 7, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overworld exploration, monsters, story = all 10/10. I can recommend even for people who won't care about said story because the exploration was upped a notch too, way more organic region than before. This game will be very well remember in the future, for decades to come, as one of the superior experiences of the whole franchise.

    Also loved Necrozma story, you get a sense of what is to feel about this creature despite Necrozma being the game's 'bad guy', it was treated way better than previous third legends, even kyurem didn't get nearly half as much to do.    … Expand
  48. TrismegistusKJ
    Jan 21, 2018
    10
    Just like all pokemon games, having simple to understand mechanics, lighthearted environment and fun critters makes this a perfect entry point to other jrpgs. Both Ultra versions added a lot to the previous ones, making it a justifiable replay, with also more and even better pacing, trials, story and more difficulty, in this two aspects the Ultra versions are the best of the entire series.Just like all pokemon games, having simple to understand mechanics, lighthearted environment and fun critters makes this a perfect entry point to other jrpgs. Both Ultra versions added a lot to the previous ones, making it a justifiable replay, with also more and even better pacing, trials, story and more difficulty, in this two aspects the Ultra versions are the best of the entire series. I only hope most of the major improvements this game and its predecessor brought are here to stay as this game singlehandedly brought many people I knew who were former players back to the series.… Expand
  49. Scrubba-DrivE
    Jan 30, 2018
    10
    Go-to game for newcomers, old players and people who were away from the series, also very fresh, just like the previous games, gyms were replaced so I can finally have a journey about something else in such rich world as the pokemon one. This time the game gets harder too, with all the totems using better strategies and more developed trials and some changing completely. A very differentGo-to game for newcomers, old players and people who were away from the series, also very fresh, just like the previous games, gyms were replaced so I can finally have a journey about something else in such rich world as the pokemon one. This time the game gets harder too, with all the totems using better strategies and more developed trials and some changing completely. A very different experience than its predecessors, but in a positive way.… Expand
  50. MAZZEaEPELLI
    Jan 31, 2018
    10
    The Sun & Moon edition games were already awesome pokemon games in all fronts, so the Ultra editions already had a headstart in its quality, world and battles. Only thing needed was to bring enough changes from the previous ones, which they did in all fronts, and even in unexpected areas, there's even all-new pokemon.
  51. yggSSparappRR
    Feb 14, 2018
    10
    I commented how Sun and Moon were some of the best things relating to pokemon to ever be published, well the Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon games are said best thing with tons of additions and enhanced to its ultimate level. It has the qualities of the earlier ones obviously, but also new content, from characters to game aspects, despite being a third version, it actually bothers to change itsI commented how Sun and Moon were some of the best things relating to pokemon to ever be published, well the Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon games are said best thing with tons of additions and enhanced to its ultimate level. It has the qualities of the earlier ones obviously, but also new content, from characters to game aspects, despite being a third version, it actually bothers to change its content and add a lot on every part of it, including new pokemon even. The complete opposite of Platinum for example, which disappointed me back in the day by being an exact clone of Pearl with fixed pokedex. That's not the case here, even playing Ultra games just after the previous ones still works (again unlike pearl to platinum). It's also hard to those who seek it, through I believe it's a game anyone can start as with every pokemon. The online is very active right now, as everyday I can find something interesting in Wonder Trade or battle with trainers from all over the world.… Expand
  52. SSJSSKuririn
    Mar 1, 2018
    10
    Not only this game improve in all that Sun and Moon versions from the previous year created, but it also has a much better post-game, with a lot more (and better) to do, from catching legends, to exploring new worlds, to a whole new plotline that didn't even existed in Sun/Moon yet, to many returning characters from all previous games (not just Sun/Moon) making this one of the best pokemonNot only this game improve in all that Sun and Moon versions from the previous year created, but it also has a much better post-game, with a lot more (and better) to do, from catching legends, to exploring new worlds, to a whole new plotline that didn't even existed in Sun/Moon yet, to many returning characters from all previous games (not just Sun/Moon) making this one of the best pokemon games in the franchise many years.… Expand
  53. LawsofLeftover
    Mar 3, 2018
    10
    The whimsical music, characters, story, new pokemon etc of SM is back with more additions in a way more complete region, there's way more to do,explore,discover,achieve and go out of your way in Alola this time compare to before. As a long time fan who played since the first gens, I give it a 10/10 and recommend it. In fact since it's a better version of Sun and Moon, I recommend it overThe whimsical music, characters, story, new pokemon etc of SM is back with more additions in a way more complete region, there's way more to do,explore,discover,achieve and go out of your way in Alola this time compare to before. As a long time fan who played since the first gens, I give it a 10/10 and recommend it. In fact since it's a better version of Sun and Moon, I recommend it over any previous pokemon.… Expand
  54. Queen__Ivz
    Mar 4, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Can't find anything I dislike, and all that I liked in Moon was made superior here. And Team Rainbow Rocket is just spetacular, Giovani and co treated as the great chars they are, some even more than in their original games, we get to see how they would be had they won their original plans.… Expand
  55. sans_is_Clyde__
    Mar 11, 2018
    10
    As the successor to SM, it has positive changes galore, most are late in the story or in the post-game, the biggest in pokemon history, but the beginning is full of differences, and there's new details and secrets to find between trials, so I never got bored. If you are thinking about getting either version. go on and Do it, they are undebatedly some of the best pokemon in over
  56. neehawgamer
    Mar 22, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a really great game! i'm not an emotional type, so video game characters don't usually get to me.
    But Rotom Dex did! i also really like the fact that all the legendaries ever are catchable.
    All in all, a success for Nintendo!    … Expand
  57. Gallade21
    Apr 19, 2018
    10
    Strongest 3ds games, I recommend it a lot, good story, fun boss battles, an interesting post-game story, and the new forms like Necrozma's and the new UBs look great
  58. MegaKyuremFlame
    May 20, 2018
    10
    SM brought many additions to the table but it was its followups that managed to make gen 7 feel finished and fulifilled, being objectively one of the best pokemon games in the entire series and by far surpassing the likes of previous follow-up versions, like platinum and emerald, that didn't added even a fraction of the impressing mountains of content usum brought.

    The story has unique    SM brought many additions to the table but it was its followups that managed to make gen 7 feel finished and fulifilled, being objectively one of the best pokemon games in the entire series and by far surpassing the likes of previous follow-up versions, like platinum and emerald, that didn't added even a fraction of the impressing mountains of content usum brought.

    The story has unique new characters unlike any previous pokemon, the new forms are many, look cool and are highly useful in battle, the difficulty is higher than any other pokemon period, the surfing game never gets old... One of the best experiences a pokemon player can have with the series to this day.    … Expand
  59. MatiasMonte
    Sep 19, 2018
    10
    Pretty good as games, imo the best in core series. Full of heartwarming characters.
  60. Amora
    Aug 28, 2018
    8
    Ultra Moon is pretty good, but has some flaws. But some good stuff about the game is that, the characters feel alive, and I do like some mechanics they fit in, and the graphics in this game are incredible for a 3DS game. But some flaws with the game, there is too much dialogue, really you can't walk down a street in this game without 15 freaking interruptions! And, also Game Freak might ofUltra Moon is pretty good, but has some flaws. But some good stuff about the game is that, the characters feel alive, and I do like some mechanics they fit in, and the graphics in this game are incredible for a 3DS game. But some flaws with the game, there is too much dialogue, really you can't walk down a street in this game without 15 freaking interruptions! And, also Game Freak might of added a bit too much, cause it's pretty hard to navigate almost anything, even with a map its confusing sometimes. I know they were trying to stand out, but its really unneeded. In general, I like this game its pretty good, but as good as Pokemon XY? No way.… Expand
  61. MonkiReviews
    Jan 7, 2018
    8
    Better than Pokémon Moon, but it wasn’t much better. The new Pokémon are awesome, I always like seeing new Pokémon I haven’t caught before. The story starts off about the same as Pokémon Moon, but then it becomes its own game, with new areas and story lines not seen before. The games big problem is it focuses to much on story. I felt like a lot of it was characters talking. I recommend itBetter than Pokémon Moon, but it wasn’t much better. The new Pokémon are awesome, I always like seeing new Pokémon I haven’t caught before. The story starts off about the same as Pokémon Moon, but then it becomes its own game, with new areas and story lines not seen before. The games big problem is it focuses to much on story. I felt like a lot of it was characters talking. I recommend it for sure though, even if you bought Pokémon Sun or Pokémon Moon.… Expand
  62. AIZEN-Sosuke
    May 29, 2018
    10
    I truly liked those games, I liked every pokemon game till now, playing since gen 1, but this was truly a top, and best 3rd one. Sun and moon were cool, but ultra upped it by the thousands, giving me thousands of good memories of gen 7 already
  63. titanictitan
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    I bought both Ultra versions to play with a friend, alongside x and most of the ds games as part of a deal: From a playtime standpout (how much and for how long I can play this and how much we enjoyed) our experience with the Ultras ended up being the better of them all so this is the one I recommend.
  64. Fro_Ring
    Apr 10, 2018
    10
    Very close to be the best pokemon games ever made. Lots of extras, fixings and improvements over the previous ones. Longer story too, and thats without even mentioning the online battles and trading.
  65. Hell-Sing-Champ
    Apr 12, 2018
    10
    Harder and more dynamic than SM. Includes new pokemon and characters not before present in the game. The beginning is also changed and quicker, with you getting your starter way earlier instead of during the festival held by the Kahuna. This change and many others made the game way more dynamic at the beginning, with the "middle" improved with things like the new surfing parts of the gameHarder and more dynamic than SM. Includes new pokemon and characters not before present in the game. The beginning is also changed and quicker, with you getting your starter way earlier instead of during the festival held by the Kahuna. This change and many others made the game way more dynamic at the beginning, with the "middle" improved with things like the new surfing parts of the game and extra quests, and the ending getting a whole new boss fight in a new area.… Expand
  66. Origins_N
    Apr 18, 2018
    10
    Best story, many new areas and some of the best sidegames in any pokemon game. If you group crystal, emerald, platinum and yellow together and multiply it by 5, it also won't have as many changed from the originals as the ultra versions had so it's also the best "third/improved version" the series has gotten to this point. Add in the highened difficulty and many sidegames and it's the bestBest story, many new areas and some of the best sidegames in any pokemon game. If you group crystal, emerald, platinum and yellow together and multiply it by 5, it also won't have as many changed from the originals as the ultra versions had so it's also the best "third/improved version" the series has gotten to this point. Add in the highened difficulty and many sidegames and it's the best 3ds pokemon games… Expand
  67. Matias8654
    Jun 2, 2018
    8
    Nos encontramos con una versión mejorada de Sol-Luna, que incluye a incorporación del legendario Necrozma pero a rasgos generales no deja de ser el mismo juego solo incluye un portal con el cual puedes viajar en el tiempo y atrapar pokemones legendarios de otras ediciones y la posibilidad de capturar pokemon's shiny lo cual hace mas emocionante el juego, ademas pelear el campeonato deNos encontramos con una versión mejorada de Sol-Luna, que incluye a incorporación del legendario Necrozma pero a rasgos generales no deja de ser el mismo juego solo incluye un portal con el cual puedes viajar en el tiempo y atrapar pokemones legendarios de otras ediciones y la posibilidad de capturar pokemon's shiny lo cual hace mas emocionante el juego, ademas pelear el campeonato de Alola contra Tilo y no contra el profesor le da una vuelta mas emocionante… Expand
  68. W-Lights
    Dec 2, 2018
    10
    The game never gets boring and the content amount may be a series-wide record. The basis game is worked over SM, but its aditions go from extra characters and an extra plot, vast postgame material, new pokemon, re-organized routes, a new mode in the battle tree, the introduction of the battle agency, of totem stickers, of the photo club, the gym were you can battle side characters, and twoThe game never gets boring and the content amount may be a series-wide record. The basis game is worked over SM, but its aditions go from extra characters and an extra plot, vast postgame material, new pokemon, re-organized routes, a new mode in the battle tree, the introduction of the battle agency, of totem stickers, of the photo club, the gym were you can battle side characters, and two side game systems, where you ride a mantine to get records and one where you travel in ultra space to find secret worlds, with possible shinies, legends, UBs etc, both later side games could work as their own games if the devs wanted, I believe. As of right now, usum became my favorite game, made me curious to see what the future holds next.… Expand
  69. JonahImhere
    Nov 28, 2018
    10
    Where other third versions failed completely, USUM and B2 suceeded: Changed the story enough, changed the pokedex enough, even added new pokemon, added entire new concepts that neither the previous game or hell, any pokemon game has had before, fixes mistakes, and most importantly; it did not bored me to death. This is specially important to me as I was replaying every single game to judgeWhere other third versions failed completely, USUM and B2 suceeded: Changed the story enough, changed the pokedex enough, even added new pokemon, added entire new concepts that neither the previous game or hell, any pokemon game has had before, fixes mistakes, and most importantly; it did not bored me to death. This is specially important to me as I was replaying every single game to judge them and yet I wasnt bored by it despite being the latest I played, which I believe says a lot.… Expand
  70. ryukenshi
    Nov 30, 2018
    10
    Wanna know what a pokemon game full of context, an unforgettable region, cool legends, where tons of effort were clearly put? Play Ultra Moon.
  71. WeskerMillenia
    Dec 19, 2018
    10
    This is the pinnacle of Pokemon as of when I write this review, the best pokemon game and such worthy the investment be you a casual or hardcore fan. There are so, so many areas to explore.

    It had both small and mid size additions (like hidden bottles with messages to deliver and daily secrets in all areas after you beat them, or the photobooth, such a simple thing yet me and my friends    This is the pinnacle of Pokemon as of when I write this review, the best pokemon game and such worthy the investment be you a casual or hardcore fan. There are so, so many areas to explore.

    It had both small and mid size additions (like hidden bottles with messages to deliver and daily secrets in all areas after you beat them, or the photobooth, such a simple thing yet me and my friends would spend hours on it) and big ones (like the postgame that is so unbelievably stuffed with things to do, only johto's kanto visit can compare), so even in the first island you're drowned in all the additions to a previous game that was already one of the best pokemon games.    … Expand
  72. priimeg
    Jan 26, 2019
    10
    Best pokemon game I played, bought both versions to trade. Journeying as the player was really fun
  73. MDNike
    Mar 31, 2019
    10
    After giving scores to games I enjoy playing, this is my first attempt at a review, so bear with me:
    -its challenging for a pkmon game
    -very big post-game -the competitive exciting and fun the previous three factors are the top 3 things I look in a pokemon game, so I ended up really proud of buying this one as through all the series it may be the one that satistied me the most, I'm    After giving scores to games I enjoy playing, this is my first attempt at a review, so bear with me:
    -its challenging for a pkmon game
    -very big post-game
    -the competitive exciting and fun
    the previous three factors are the top 3 things I look in a pokemon game, so I ended up really proud of buying this one as through all the series it may be the one that satistied me the most, I'm really happy to have played it, in a way that few games made me, on top of that:

    -good storyline, its plot and pace surpassed any other pokemon game
    -All Four island had many extra stuff, new npcs, new pokemon to get, new events etc, for a thid/fourth edition it changed a lot, even more than other pokemon gens did    … Expand
  74. drumguru
    Nov 24, 2018
    8
    Great game, & with the new added features of the surfing & Photo club. As well as the totem stickers & travelling to ultra space to find Ultra beasts & Rainbow rocket. This game is an improvement over the original Pokemon moon.
  75. SamComedian
    Feb 11, 2019
    9
    Mi puntuación a Pokémon Ultra Luna es de 9, me explico;
    Una muy buena duración, a un ritmo tranquilo en la historia se llega a las 40 horas ( además del postgame que está en torno a las 5-6 horas ). Yo no jugué a Pokémon Luna, pero para quienes cojan este Ultraluna o Ultrasol por primera vez, les hará volver a la infancia de cuando jugaban a Rojo, Azul o Amarillo. En mi opinión un muy    Mi puntuación a Pokémon Ultra Luna es de 9, me explico;
    Una muy buena duración, a un ritmo tranquilo en la historia se llega a las 40 horas ( además del postgame que está en torno a las 5-6 horas ). Yo no jugué a Pokémon Luna, pero para quienes cojan este Ultraluna o Ultrasol por primera vez, les hará volver a la infancia de cuando jugaban a Rojo, Azul o Amarillo. En mi opinión un muy buen juego de Pokémon como hacía tiempo que no veíamos uno. Buena banda sonora, una región muy conseguida y divertida, con nuevos Pokémon muy interesantes. Le doy un 9 sobre 10, me lo he pasado muy bien con éste Pokémon Ultraluna ( comparándolo con juegos de su plataforma, 3DS ). Mi decimoséptima crítica u/o review.    … Expand
  76. Demiurugyus
    Feb 24, 2019
    10
    Its combination of a great varied region, story and pokemon to catch makes me consider those paired versions here the top games in the pokemon franshice. The competitive side of things is better than it has ever been too.
  77. stanthegrantan
    Apr 18, 2019
    10
    1 fleshy story
    2 good pokemon
    3 meaty content
    4 big postgame
    5 shinies are fun to catch this time
  78. NicoMarza
    Jul 6, 2019
    8
    Nonostante buona parte del gioco si molto simile al predecessore, la storia è molto più soddisfacente e alcune meccaniche sono state migliorate, il post-game è molto più ricco di catture e scontri. Bel gioco da provare, di sicuro sapendo di giocare ad un vero e proprio REMAKE.
  79. GenkiYokota
    Jan 27, 2022
    10
    One of the best generations, but improved to the limit, it has a story, with larger plots and sidequests, a spectacular and an excellent competitive scene, full of many possibilities. And without a doubt the best post-game to date.
  80. new2dsxl
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Taking the original games and bombarding them with a whole host of crazy ideas, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon have easily achieved their goal of becoming the definitive versions of the series’ final generation on the 3DS. Combining all of this with the fact that a small handful of new, non-mythical Pokémon have been added mid-generation for the first time in the series, and that theTaking the original games and bombarding them with a whole host of crazy ideas, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon have easily achieved their goal of becoming the definitive versions of the series’ final generation on the 3DS. Combining all of this with the fact that a small handful of new, non-mythical Pokémon have been added mid-generation for the first time in the series, and that the Pokédex has been expanded to natively include over 400 Pokémon catchable in the games without trading, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon have managed to make the region of Alola feel even more alive that it did before – and that’s quite the achievement.

    In some ways, it feels like these games have come too soon; Pokémon Sun and Moon are still so fresh in our minds and we can’t help but feel that the Ultra versions would have felt more special – and therefore easier to justify purchasing – if a little more time has passed. You’d be forgiven for not wanting to jump back into the same world again so soon but, in their own right, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are truly incredible entries to the series that deserve to be sitting amongst the elite Pokémon titles. If you’re ready for another trip around Alola’s beautiful islands, this is the way to do it.    … Expand
  81. JasonBB
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    Hardest Pokémon game to date. The only big problem is that they ruined the original Sun and Moon story... That for me it's still the best one in the series to date.
  82. twinklyten
    Jan 25, 2020
    9
    Mechanically the best pokemon and sadly the best looking one. Makes a good game with pokemon moon a great one with increased difficulty and plot.
  83. ironzombi
    Dec 6, 2017
    8
    I played Pokemon Moon but quickly got bored with it and moved on and yes like a lot of people I thought Ultra Moon would be a brand new story, but as I had not finished Moon I was ok with the fact that not as much had changed in Ultra Moon. This is my favorite Pokemon game, I love the quality of life improvements and extra features like Totems, Mantine surfing and the changes to theI played Pokemon Moon but quickly got bored with it and moved on and yes like a lot of people I thought Ultra Moon would be a brand new story, but as I had not finished Moon I was ok with the fact that not as much had changed in Ultra Moon. This is my favorite Pokemon game, I love the quality of life improvements and extra features like Totems, Mantine surfing and the changes to the trials.
    The issue with this game is only that it is pretty much the Ultimate version of Moon and not a new game, that is going to be an issue for people who have already put a lot of time into Moon, for people who have not played it, this is the not going to be an issue and these people would get way more from Ultra Moon.
    This is a great Pokemon game !    … Expand
  84. KillerRhoy
    Mar 9, 2019
    2
    he spends at least half the time in cinematicas and giving you useless tutorials, even with 7 generations with the same, just horrible
  85. xbeccamarie
    Nov 17, 2017
    3
    As a veteran Pokemon player as well as someone who played the original Sun for 100 hours, Ultra Moon has left me unimpressed. While it is objectively the definitive Gen 7 experience, it can hardly be considered a Director's Cut that combines the best of the original games like it's predecessors Crystal, Emerald, and Platinum did before it. Because the USUM experience is split between twoAs a veteran Pokemon player as well as someone who played the original Sun for 100 hours, Ultra Moon has left me unimpressed. While it is objectively the definitive Gen 7 experience, it can hardly be considered a Director's Cut that combines the best of the original games like it's predecessors Crystal, Emerald, and Platinum did before it. Because the USUM experience is split between two games, players will still experience version exclusive Pokemon among other things including clothing options. (I can't buy a red shirt in Pokemon Ultra Moon? Really?)
    This game, like others of the same formula, is a nearly cut-and-paste clone of Sun and Moon for the majority of the game with only minor additions sprinkled in every now and then. As someone who was unimpressed by Sun and Moon, I was hoping that this game would be able to change my mind about Generation 7. No such luck. Just like the games before it, USUM suffers from excessive hand-holding and you can barely walk 5 steps in any direction without an NPC stopping you to talk or to explain painfully obvious tutorials.
    This game still has all the charm and fun of a regular Pokemon game but, just like the original Sun and Moon, it lacks freedom and the never-ending tutorials and cutscenes left me with a bad taste in my mouth. If you didn't like SM, steer clear of this one. If my issues with SM didn't bother you, you'll probably enjoy this game.    … Expand
  86. FranciscoM
    Mar 5, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pokémon Sun/Moon was one of the best experiences I had in the Pokemon world! The region is great, vibrant colors everywhere, Alolan form Pokemon, customization of your character and despite not having the best story all around, it was still enjoyable. Still, when Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon was announced I was expecting something along the lines of Black/White 2, a sequel to the previous games. Instead, and the trailers of the game show that they advertised a "different" Alola region. Was to be expected the same timeline but eventually, "mid-game" as the director of the game said, "the timeline will change". Unfortunately, in a game with 4 islands, the changes start in the last one and until then the story continues pretty much the same as in previous games, except for the addition of a new team and some new pokemon. The issues of Sun/Moon were fixed but this still felt more like a DLC and not a full game. It was the first time ever I felt buyers remorse with a Pokemon game and I regret a lot paying full price for it. Still, if you never played Sun/Moon you should go for this one.… Expand
  87. OctolingRift
    Feb 28, 2018
    0
    This game is very disappointing for people that played the originals, which were also very disappointing. Despite having time to make this game better it instead is still filled with frame drops and has the same slow and tedious gameplay. If you're looking for a good Pokemon game then go play OrAs
  88. uncoveringlight
    Nov 17, 2017
    1
    This game is a direct clone of the original Sun and Moon game for about the first 20 hours of play time. It then divulges into a convoluted spin off plot that leaves you feeling very poor about your $40 game purchase. Lack of new pokemon, lack of a new story, and lack of a different gym leader system make this one of the worst pokemon game purchases I have made in quite a while. If youThis game is a direct clone of the original Sun and Moon game for about the first 20 hours of play time. It then divulges into a convoluted spin off plot that leaves you feeling very poor about your $40 game purchase. Lack of new pokemon, lack of a new story, and lack of a different gym leader system make this one of the worst pokemon game purchases I have made in quite a while. If you find value in the wormhole system to let you get shiny pokemon, or the after story plotline; that would be the only thing I could use to try and sell you on this game. So far, I feel this is a pretty poor cash grab by game freak.… Expand
  89. Cattinka
    Dec 3, 2017
    4
    Ultra Sun ist disappointing. Way too much dialogue so you cannot even enjoy the cities and routes. Thumb gets tired from keep on pressing the B button. The menu is confusing, the gym leader system terrible, the Pokemon nothing new. Compared to Pokemon X/Y this is no improvement, except for the graphics which are the only impressive thing. It takes way too long to get into the real game.
  90. benjamin92
    Nov 17, 2017
    0
    Just purchased this game last night. I have been playing it a lot. It doesn't seem very different and I'm not sure I could offer this to anyone who has played Sun or moon. I'm not seeing a ton of differences so far and it feels like a chore to get to a point where there might be differences in the gameplay.
  91. pokeanon
    Nov 17, 2018
    5
    It barely improves anything over the original Sun and Moon, but still makes them obsolete. The story is somewhat worse but the pokémon availability is larger as usual in these improved versions. It comes of as an artificial game, with artificial improvements, a forced linear storyline, badly animated cutscenes and a childish feeling to it (Black and White, X and Y were entries that didn'tIt barely improves anything over the original Sun and Moon, but still makes them obsolete. The story is somewhat worse but the pokémon availability is larger as usual in these improved versions. It comes of as an artificial game, with artificial improvements, a forced linear storyline, badly animated cutscenes and a childish feeling to it (Black and White, X and Y were entries that didn't feel so childish). The world-building in Alola is great though. Good designs for new monsters, the concept of Ultra Beasts and Regional variants are welcomed additions to the world of pokémon. Seeing old faces from previous games is always appreciated. Overall, Alola is a nice region but with a badly executed storyline, too easy, and this ultra version barely changed any of those problems. Acceptable at most.… Expand
  92. MrKiwaVGC
    Nov 23, 2017
    7
    Graphics Desings 10/10, Story 5/10, Music 10/10, (New) Mechanics 9/10, (New) Characters 10/10.

    Im like every one. I love all Pokemon Game, Pokemon games are all 10/10... BUT. This game have the same story like Pokemoon Moon with a certain diference, feels like big change, but i tell the truth, isnt something like that. Im an pro VGC player and Pokemon VGC18 will come crazy, but i like    Graphics Desings 10/10, Story 5/10, Music 10/10, (New) Mechanics 9/10, (New) Characters 10/10.

    Im like every one. I love all Pokemon Game, Pokemon games are all 10/10... BUT. This game have the same story like Pokemoon Moon with a certain diference, feels like big change, but i tell the truth, isnt something like that. Im an pro VGC player and Pokemon VGC18 will come crazy, but i like to play pokemon for story too. Is too bad to have the same story development in less a year, something like a expansion for the story and a update for the original game, Pokemon Moon and Sun, im sure works better than this Pokemon Game. 40$ is too much.    … Expand
  93. mrend55
    Jun 12, 2019
    3
    It treats you like you have never even played pokemon before so much handholding and stupid cutscenes, I do not want to take photos of my pokemon or go surfing on some pokemon back and do cool flips just let me play pokemon without forced minigames or pointless cutscenes worst mainline pokemon games and gen hopefully next generation is better than this. Edit: Worst mainline game but IIt treats you like you have never even played pokemon before so much handholding and stupid cutscenes, I do not want to take photos of my pokemon or go surfing on some pokemon back and do cool flips just let me play pokemon without forced minigames or pointless cutscenes worst mainline pokemon games and gen hopefully next generation is better than this. Edit: Worst mainline game but I guess it would be good as a child's first pokemon game maybe.… Expand
  94. Soralis
    Nov 17, 2017
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game does NOT worth 40$ for those who have played Sun or Moon Before ! An entire year of wait for just a tiny DLC of the Original game. And, Oh my... The Music of the 7th gen is one of the Most TERRIBLE thing i have seen in a video game ! (Still not worst than Sonic Boom).

    So this game have like almost NOTHING New : Just Two more Legendaries and a story that have changed just a bit and this game is so disgustingly easy ! (Just like Sun and Moon) Team Rainbow Rocket is pretty much the only good NEW thing about this version.
    But in the end, i just realized how Lazy GAMEFREAK are for the Fans right now. Always aiming for young audience only and Never making a Pokémon Game for Adult ! (And i mean by that, taking the game more seriously, i don't mean sexuality or extreme violence). But everyone is going to buy it, because ITS POKÉMON of Course !

    In the End, i really wish they were less a lazybones and start making a Revolutionary Pokemon like i always dreamed about it. But this game show me how FAR we are from this. Please do NOT buy this game. They don't deserve your money.    … Expand
  95. Shakaku
    Nov 22, 2017
    5
    The game starts off the same as the predecessor with an incredible opening score that sets to tone for the game. The game's world is jaw dropping from its use of vibrant colors and additional sprites to make it come to life. The trials are slightly different from the previous games, becoming much harder and a little more fun. Unfortunately, this is where the games starts to fall off theThe game starts off the same as the predecessor with an incredible opening score that sets to tone for the game. The game's world is jaw dropping from its use of vibrant colors and additional sprites to make it come to life. The trials are slightly different from the previous games, becoming much harder and a little more fun. Unfortunately, this is where the games starts to fall off the rails. Pokedex now fires up and takes a quick snapshot whenever a new Pokemon shows up. at first this was cool, but it's just super annoying as the game goes on. There are enough new things in the game that make it a phenomenal remake of the previous game, sun and moon, however due to it being released one year later and for all intensive purposes being the same exact game which has a few tweaks here and there I'm giving this a low score sense we just played this game last year. Nintendo should have released this game this year instead of releasing Sun and Moon last year. For those who are new to Pokemon or skipped sun and moon this is a phenomenal Pokemon game.… Expand
  96. ShapeOfGaming
    Dec 2, 2019
    7
    I really really disapprove the Ultra Biests, they seem like one of these fake pokemon games on your mobile phone.
    This is my personal opinion, but I also don't like the Alola region with the islands and their design.
    Music is okay (besides the Trainer music), Game Freak can do waaayyy better. If you already have Sun or Moon, then dont buy these games, they're just not worth it, besides    I really really disapprove the Ultra Biests, they seem like one of these fake pokemon games on your mobile phone.
    This is my personal opinion, but I also don't like the Alola region with the islands and their design.
    Music is okay (besides the Trainer music), Game Freak can do waaayyy better.
    If you already have Sun or Moon, then dont buy these games, they're just not worth it, besides your an exceedingly huge Alola fan.
    But all in all its a Pokemon game which also has its good features and aspects    … Expand
  97. RepentantSky
    Dec 19, 2017
    6
    Not a great game, not a bad game, but one thing is obvious, the extra content added into the game isn't all that it was made out to be. I certainly don't hate them all, but for the most part they are boring, the story changes really aren't that great, and even though it's supposed to be a new game of the same old story, I honestly think you're better off playing the first one, because theNot a great game, not a bad game, but one thing is obvious, the extra content added into the game isn't all that it was made out to be. I certainly don't hate them all, but for the most part they are boring, the story changes really aren't that great, and even though it's supposed to be a new game of the same old story, I honestly think you're better off playing the first one, because the best parts of the story, are taken out of this game. It's still fun because it's Pokemon, but do yourself a favor and don't buy this game, the original Pokemon Moon is better if you're in it for story.… Expand
  98. Vidya_
    Apr 11, 2018
    5
    This game is overall the same as sun and moon with small changes here and there that do not make the playthrough specially refreshing. The beginning is tedious and too long, I like to refer to it as an hour+ long tutorial. Throughout the playtrough I'm constantly forced into long dialogue sections inbetween new areas/towns, it's annoying. You still can't skip cut scenes and there's way tooThis game is overall the same as sun and moon with small changes here and there that do not make the playthrough specially refreshing. The beginning is tedious and too long, I like to refer to it as an hour+ long tutorial. Throughout the playtrough I'm constantly forced into long dialogue sections inbetween new areas/towns, it's annoying. You still can't skip cut scenes and there's way too much dialogue, most of it is the same as the last game so it's really really boring to sit through. So the major con of this game is all the dialogue and cutscenes. As for the difficulty, it's an improvement over the original games. I had a bad team with no fire type and it made things harder for me personally, i turned off the exp share and turned it back on once i had 6 pokemon in my team and i've been the same level as enemy trainers. The legendary battle is the hardest part of the game, surprisingly.

    I liked the new selection of pokemon though, i was really happy to have a mareep/ampharos in my team again, its one of my favorite pokemon ever. I felt like there was a lack of fire types though, besides marowak and salazzle. Also, the catchrate for necrozma is 255. Which means it has the same catchrate as route 1 pokemon, lol.

    I highly recommend this game if you HAVE NOT played sun and moon yet, but if you have, then don't bother.    … Expand
  99. Jtrapdoor1
    Jun 7, 2018
    6
    I wanted to give this a better review, I really did but I cannot. The game is near identical to Pokemon Moon with not enough changes to warrant buying the game if you own Moon/Sun already. If you are still going to buy one of the games, by from the Ultra series as it has a bit more in it than regular Moon/Sun. Also, hope you love hand holding because there is plenty of it in this game
  100. Lizarino
    May 31, 2020
    9
    Pros:

    Better graphics than previous games
    Good amount of content and end-game
    Good new pokemon

    Only cons I can think of are that the game is SUPER hand holdy, constant dialogue, cut scenes and tutorials which are really annoying
    Much prefer gyms over trials
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  1. RPGamer
    Apr 2, 2018
    80
    Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon is still fantastic, especially since the original was a major shake-up to the decades-old Pokémon formula. The update may be overly samey to someone who has already played Sun & Moon, but it does improve upon the base game in several ways. The new version is a must for newcomers to either this current generation or to Pokémon in general.
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 16, 2018
    80
    Pokémons improved in a visual and gameplay way. Devs could let go the monster management, but otherwise the changes are definitely for the better. If you have a weak spot for Pokémons, this is your game. [Issue#282]
  3. Nintendojo
    Feb 15, 2018
    91
    Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are the definitive versions of Generation VII. Fans that already made the trip to the Alola region might find that it takes a while to get to the juiciest new additions to the game, but diehard Pokémon fans and those that held off on Sun and Moon will find a lot to enjoy. The games are truly robust experiences, and the new additions help flesh out a game that was already quite strong. I could detail more about the story changes and enhancements, Mantine surfing or Team Rainbow Rocket, but not much else needs to be said. This is a terrific Pokémon experience that has only gotten better.
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