Pokemon X

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 1544 Ratings

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  1. Topoide
    Sep 11, 2023
    8
    Es un buen juego de pokemon y el añadido de la megaevolucion suma mucho pero ademas de eso no tiene mucho contenido
  2. Visitbr
    Aug 31, 2023
    9
    sem sombra de duvida o melhor pokemon de todos, ele usa o 3d de maneira incrível, a região de kalos é fenomenal
  3. AJCk19
    Aug 2, 2023
    8
    Everything was great about this game, but it still lacked being challenging. It was far too easy, can you at least give us a difficulty setting?
  4. kingmike1908
    Jun 25, 2023
    8
    The story was good loved the towns and the main city was rly cool. don't have much negative things to say about the game but it was so **** easy with mega evolutions making the game beatable even if u where a 2 year old.
  5. JasonFajardo
    Jun 2, 2023
    8
    This game is great for casual people who wants to go through the Pokémon franchise. The difficulty of this one it's kind of a theme in the Pokémon community with most of them claiming that it's way too easy but i think that's not a bad thing. As i said before the game it's perfect to make new people interested in the franchise. The 3D makes the game look great, Kalos it's a beautifulThis game is great for casual people who wants to go through the Pokémon franchise. The difficulty of this one it's kind of a theme in the Pokémon community with most of them claiming that it's way too easy but i think that's not a bad thing. As i said before the game it's perfect to make new people interested in the franchise. The 3D makes the game look great, Kalos it's a beautiful region and probably has the best map of all principal games. The looks of the towns with the atmosphere it's also beautiful, the 69 new Pokémon doesn't look as bad as the Unova's ones, of course there's some that are just bad like Barbaracle but in every Pokémon game there's at least three or four designs that sucks. In general this game it's a great experience if you want to relax and have fun.… Expand
  6. miguellopez99
    Jun 1, 2023
    8
    76/100 super underrated, wish there was more postgame though. or a pokemon Z. .
  7. romapavlov
    May 15, 2023
    8
  8. Garde_Mystik
    Apr 27, 2023
    9
    Pokemon XY + ORAS allowed you to complete the entire Gen 6 National Pokedex, all the way up to 721 (after mythical events). The competitive scenes were absolutely revolutionary for their time. Gen 6 featured a bigger Smogon than ever and the two most recognizable VGC tours to this date. The Vs. Recorder was a sandbox that allowed you to create matches against AIs in any way you wanted.Pokemon XY + ORAS allowed you to complete the entire Gen 6 National Pokedex, all the way up to 721 (after mythical events). The competitive scenes were absolutely revolutionary for their time. Gen 6 featured a bigger Smogon than ever and the two most recognizable VGC tours to this date. The Vs. Recorder was a sandbox that allowed you to create matches against AIs in any way you wanted. This worked especially if you had 2 consoles with 2 compatible games. Gen 6 had the best online system to this date with the PSS having extremely convenient interface. Gen 6 introduced 3D models and advanced interaction with your Pokemon, allowing you to connect with them more. The 3DS games had some of the deepest lore in the series to talk about with other people. Super Secret Bases in ORAS ensured the Hoenn region was kept alive with something new and refreshing potentially coming every day. The introduction of megas were amazing and they gave the series so much life. This mechanic aimed to focus more on connecting the player to the Pokemon they have, unlike Dynamax and Terastallization. Gen 6 also expanded on shinies to make them more feasible to obtain, which gave rise to a dedicated shiny hunting community. Gen 6 was a time where the entire Pokemon community was at its most united since Gen 1, all because it mastered the fundamentals of what made Pokemon stand out while also leaving a lot to play with and discuss. You could really catch them all and aim to be the very best, like no one ever was.

    I'm putting this up just for X in case I want to use Y to elaborate on my thoughts on XY specifically. atm I just wanted to give this game a score. I didn't give this game a 10, because in most aspects, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire outclass them and these games lack extra content in comparison to your typical upper version or remake games prior to Gen 8. They're still quite useful for collecting Pokemon in a way no other Pokemon game as of current can achieve and alongside Sun and Moon, are the best Pokemon games to introduce a generation.    … Expand
  9. SlowbroLin
    Dec 23, 2022
    10
    Best Pokemon game ever! The graph is awesome. And the Mega Evolution is a genius idea, make the battle more funny!
  10. Elveroliveira1
    Nov 9, 2022
    9
    This game is spectacular from start to finish, in addition to being the first pokemon game in 3d, it introduces a new mechanic that makes old pokemons even cooler and more interesting for new players and for those who have been following for a longer time. mechanics are introduced, but in my opinion the first is the most important and the mega evolution one was perfectly introduced and theThis game is spectacular from start to finish, in addition to being the first pokemon game in 3d, it introduces a new mechanic that makes old pokemons even cooler and more interesting for new players and for those who have been following for a longer time. mechanics are introduced, but in my opinion the first is the most important and the mega evolution one was perfectly introduced and the graphics at the time were the best, the mix of generations and also the escape from the generic were very well incremented, for example: in every generation the characteristics of the trainer were always the same and in this for the first time the players could change the appearance of the trainer at will, also in all the games the famous bicycles were obtained in the same way and they were the only means of transport we could have access whenever we wanted, in this one we have skates, cars and bicycles. Now, the best point of this game is the gameplay, the gyms, the battles, the scenarios and the main villain are incredible. is to accompany and face. Definitely one of the best pokemon games ever and one of the best 3ds platform games.… Expand
  11. Sinnoh-best
    Sep 29, 2022
    10
    While not perfect, I love it!!! As my 1st Pokemon game the nostalgia in here! A great game!
  12. Don_Tano
    Aug 12, 2022
    9
    The first pokemon I played and I really loved it, classic RPG combat system and very well adapted for pokemons, a very wide and complex table of types that makes the game more dynamic, a fairly large map full of npc' s and items to get, the graphics are very good for its time, the soundtrack is also very good and the only thing I didn't like was the story, simple and childish but the gameThe first pokemon I played and I really loved it, classic RPG combat system and very well adapted for pokemons, a very wide and complex table of types that makes the game more dynamic, a fairly large map full of npc' s and items to get, the graphics are very good for its time, the soundtrack is also very good and the only thing I didn't like was the story, simple and childish but the game is very good… Expand
  13. yangfanhong
    Mar 27, 2022
    8
    It’s a great game. While it’s a pity that it’s not full 3D-display and there’s too few Legendary Pokémon.
  14. Ronni_the_red
    Feb 8, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love it! great start to a 3d pokemon era, with allot to do, find all pokemon, shiny hunt, find all mega stones, capture the legendarys and more.… Expand
  15. grimreapersims
    Feb 8, 2022
    9
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  16. Federx
    Jan 30, 2022
    8
    the best online infrastrufture the series ever had, and it's stuck on the goddamn 3ds.
  17. Teddy10
    Jan 27, 2022
    8
    Very good and fun to play. The graphics were
    quite good for 2013 and the gameplay was good. The game was a bit too easy and your pokemon would level up really fast. Overall a very good game.
  18. GenkiYokota
    Jan 27, 2022
    10
    The introduction of the beautiful main saga to 3D, and a glorious update of the foundations of Pokémon.
    The most user-friendly competitive was founded, and the way of combat became richer from now on.
  19. Equiixxx
    Jan 26, 2022
    8
    I didnt enjoy a pokemon game like this since Pokemon Rubi and saphire. Very good! graphics got really better, protagonists design are not dull, i loved Yveltal design, we need more intimidating legendaries. Also a full team of kids is interesting. Wish they developed more megaevolutions instead of that horrible gigamax thing.
  20. Roberino
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great Story Line!
    A cool mix of old and new pokemon but I could have been a few more new ones.
    Nethertheless very enjoyable! 6th Gen was the last good Gen in my opinion!
    Mega Evolutions are a great feature just like the Rollerskates.    … Expand
  21. Worthyadvice_
    Mar 19, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pokemon X was my first ever pokemon game, It was my intro to the franchise and the basics of the games.

    Now Gen 6 is by far the easiest generation of Pokemon ever created, So obviously X lacks a lot of difficulty of the originals, Now I was able to blast through the game in about 18-19 hours but your time may be different depending on the type of Pokemon player you are.

    Now the region you explore is the Kalos Region which is heavily inspired by France and Europe.
    This Region is absolutely brillant, It feels really fresh and fun to explore, Big but not to the point where you don't know where to go because of the 17 different paths you can take, and packed with plenty of Pokemon!

    The story is pretty simple, Team Flare wants the legendary Pokemon (Since were playing X its Xerneas but if your playing Y its Ylvetal) to use its power to wipe out everyone and all the Pokemon alongside them.

    Now for Gameplay its pretty simple, It still has the old quick and fast paced style of the old games, but with new features like the mega evolution and 3D Battles.
    But this brillant gameplay is brought down by this games biggest flaw.

    The difficulty.
    The difficulty is beyond levels of easy, Hell the champions battle wasn't even a champions battle, I kept one hitting all Dianthas Pokemon, I had more trouble with the rival battles then I did the entire elite four!

    Overall the game is definitely worth a play if your a Pokemon fan or want to start the series, but its brought down by the difficulty.    … Expand
  22. ZeroBacon
    Oct 7, 2020
    8
    Although it’s not the best, it’s still just okay. The gameplay isn’t that fun, the characters are terrible, the story is bad, having the anime redeem it, and the game is way too easy. It’s not easy because they buffed the exp share, but because the people you fight, the elite four, champion, and everyone else just have terrible Pokémon with terrible moves. Bad post game, and it’s just notAlthough it’s not the best, it’s still just okay. The gameplay isn’t that fun, the characters are terrible, the story is bad, having the anime redeem it, and the game is way too easy. It’s not easy because they buffed the exp share, but because the people you fight, the elite four, champion, and everyone else just have terrible Pokémon with terrible moves. Bad post game, and it’s just not really fun to come back to. Its only redeemable quality is the dress-up stuff, and the music. The music is pretty great, up there with gens 4 and 5.… Expand
  23. HarryFernandes
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    A realy fun pokemon game with a great introduction in mega´s but a poor story and weak supporting characters in my opinion
  24. alanwaketan
    May 1, 2020
    9
    宝可梦系列无须赘言，核心要素基本一致。本作可以说是相当革命性的一作。视觉上，本作裸眼3D真的是用得十分得当。尤其是过场动画做得相当出色。精灵上，本作引入了妖精系。对战上，本作增加了颇受好评的百万进化。这三点都可谓是相当革命。剧情上延续了黑白的精品路线不再是头几代平铺直叙且直白的剧情。真要说的话，这可以说是最出色的宝可梦作品之一。宝可梦系列无须赘言，核心要素基本一致。本作可以说是相当革命性的一作。视觉上，本作裸眼3D真的是用得十分得当。尤其是过场动画做得相当出色。精灵上，本作引入了妖精系。对战上，本作增加了颇受好评的百万进化。这三点都可谓是相当革命。剧情上延续了黑白的精品路线不再是头几代平铺直叙且直白的剧情。真要说的话，这可以说是最出色的宝可梦作品之一。
  25. Minemon106
    Apr 28, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was the first main Pokémon game I've ever played and I it's really good (Might even say my favourite), I mean it's just so fun to play, The Kalos region is pretty cool especially Lumiose City (My Opinion okay...leave me alone), The new Pokémon are pretty cool with my favourite being Greninja and Noivern. Graphics are good except for a few bits,they could be better but hey it's early 3DS so...The story I never pay attention to in Pokémon since it's never that important unless it's about legendaries or Mega evolution. Speaking of the new things this game brought are amazing, the best though is definitely mega evolution which allows you to evolve A Pokémon even further during battle And it's super cool and makes competitive battles more challenging and fun.. sometimes, another cool thing is the character customisation (Since this 3D they kinda had to) I wouldn't say it's the best in the series but I was pretty cool and a good thing to waste Hundreds of thousands of pokedollars on. Gameplay...I don't really need to say much..It's like any other Pokémon game except for its Easier then black and white especially when you catch Xerneas. Some of the music on the game is pretty good, Not all of it though. And if I have to complain about one thing..The gyms suck, They are pretty boring to go through and the battles are...pretty easy most of the time but the level difficulty for gyms have been the same for the past 7 years now so I can't say much. If you haven't played yet and want to give it a go I would recommend it....Okay bye… Expand
  26. Carny
    Apr 2, 2020
    9
    My first Pokemon game was Black 2, and I didn't beat it because I got stuck at the 4th gym. Honestly didn't have a good time with the game. X is the absolute best Pokemon game to date. With actually interesting characters, Pokemon that are appealing to catch, and new features make this game an adventure from start to finish.
  27. Denvers
    Mar 29, 2020
    9
    Pokemon X is the only Pokemon experience you will ever need. To this day, it is the peak in the Pokemon franchise due to its wonderful world, slightly-above-average story, and innovations compared to previous installments. If you are going to play any Pokemon game, this is the one.
  28. JP_Wilde
    Mar 22, 2020
    9
    after many years, I managed to play this game, I didn't play Pokémon for years and I knew that this generation would be the best to return to play.
    Pokémon X was a beautiful experience for me, I had so much fun, as I skipped several generations, I don't know if they repeated many things from previous games, after all, I haven't played Pokémon since the Ruby version.
    It was an excellent    after many years, I managed to play this game, I didn't play Pokémon for years and I knew that this generation would be the best to return to play.
    Pokémon X was a beautiful experience for me, I had so much fun, as I skipped several generations, I don't know if they repeated many things from previous games, after all, I haven't played Pokémon since the Ruby version.
    It was an excellent game for me.    … Expand
  29. MadnessisRising
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    Absolute beautiful game. Great atmosphere, awesome soundtrack, cool map. Overall great design and total fun to play! "Only" 9/10 because it was way too easy. (At least with the EP-sharer)
  30. BastiBlank
    Jan 16, 2020
    8
    -80-
    It was a very nice Pokémon experience that was refreshing in some ways and tedious in others. I found the map to be way too large and the second gym way to far away from the first. Else way the game is very much enjoyable, although way too easy if played normally. The new Pokémon are mostly cool and I really like the 3D environment, which I wouldn't have expected beforehand. Overall,    -80-
    It was a very nice Pokémon experience that was refreshing in some ways and tedious in others. I found the map to be way too large and the second gym way to far away from the first. Else way the game is very much enjoyable, although way too easy if played normally. The new Pokémon are mostly cool and I really like the 3D environment, which I wouldn't have expected beforehand. Overall, well made, a little laggy sometimes, a little boring sometimes, fun and chill. That's all, I just enjoyed being able to play a new generation again.    … Expand
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#5 Best 3DS Game of 2013
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#3 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2013
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#1 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2013

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 71 Critic Reviews

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  1. Merlin'in Kazanı (Turkey)
    Jan 30, 2014
    90
    3D Visuals transformed the classic Pokemon approach in a good way. Online capabilities are top notch, this new generation will really make Pokemon fans happy.
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  2. Level7.nu
    Dec 12, 2013
    80
    Even if Pokémon X & Y has graphics in 3D and several other gameplay innovations it is still the same core experience as before. Focus is as always on catching them all and it is still an addictive experience. The difficulty bar is lower than before, the online functions more present and the gameplay mechanics better realised.
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  3. Thunderbolt
    Dec 11, 2013
    80
    For the first time in a long time, Pokémon has taken a real step towards pushing the series forward.
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