Pokemon Ultra Moon

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7.6

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  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. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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.
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  1. Positive: 50 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 55
  3. Negative: 0 out of 55
  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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