Pokemon X

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  1. Lanopo
    Oct 14, 2013
    10
    Coming from a person who has been playing the series since Red; somebody please help me, I am utterly captivated. This is the best installment. Where to begin.

    The stupidly huge Pokemon count, the pokedex has to be divided into three sections because of this. Roller Skating is cool, would have preferred skateboarding (or the option) however the skating can be a bit clunky and    Coming from a person who has been playing the series since Red; somebody please help me, I am utterly captivated. This is the best installment. Where to begin.

    The stupidly huge Pokemon count, the pokedex has to be divided into three sections because of this.

    Roller Skating is cool, would have preferred skateboarding (or the option) however the skating can be a bit clunky and dominates the circle-pad which leaves the player to use the clickity d-pad for walking.

    The Gym's and Gym leaders are all great, for the first time in Pokemon history the gyms are worth re-visiting after completion.

    The photography is a nice addition but I would have liked to be able to take pictures anywhere rather than just select locations.

    The 3d looks great, coming from a 3d animator these models are simply sublime. It's a shame that the 3d effect only works in select instances but I never used the 3d in the first place. The levels themselves are the best they have ever been in any previous installment, Lumiose City is utterly breath-taking.

    The fighting is actually entertaining to watch, in past installments due to the 2d limitations I always tried to rush through battles because they always felt synthetic, now you can actually feel the impact of attacks.

    The new Pokemon are hit and miss, half of them look utterly jaw dropping and dance over the crown-hailed first generation, while the other half are some of the worst they've conjured. Forewarning, the starting Pokemon in this game are nothing to be desired.

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    I cannot praise this game enough, every-time I open my 3ds I lose around 5 hours of my day, completely worth it; Pokemon X and Y have not forsaken us; contrary to other series that are this old.    … Expand
  2. Kirisoul
    Nov 18, 2013
    9
    I really wish I could give this game a 9.5...

    In many ways, Pokemon X revolutionizes Pokemon as we know it, there are so many fascinating additions for competitive and casual players alike. From a strategy perspective, the game's competitive scene has been balanced from the hyperoffensive style of B/W. The new fairy type works wonders for balancing the type chart, and overall, it's    I really wish I could give this game a 9.5...

    In many ways, Pokemon X revolutionizes Pokemon as we know it, there are so many fascinating additions for competitive and casual players alike. From a strategy perspective, the game's competitive scene has been balanced from the hyperoffensive style of B/W. The new fairy type works wonders for balancing the type chart, and overall, it's evident that GameFreak spent a lot of time figuring out how to make the game more interesting and strategic for players willing to dig deeply into pokemon deceptively simply battle system.

    For casual players, we have interesting new features like pokemon amie, character customization, and greatly improved graphics/animations for the pokemon. Going back to B2/W2 after this game is almost unbearable, X blows them completely out of the water. I think the graphics deserve a special mention. Pokemon has never been known for being the most graphically intense game on any console it has existed on, and yet X succeeds where others have failed. This is a pretty game. Certainly not on par with games like resident evil revelations, but for pokemon, it works very well. The cel-shaded, fully animated pokemon models look gorgeous, and attacks look fresh, exciting, and well executed. The presentation in this game is top-notch.

    For casual and competitive players alike, the game introduces what may be one of the most revolutionary elements in a pokemon game since we got wifi connection in D/P. The PSS. It's available right from the start at the bottom of the screen and constantly updates with information pertaining to the status of your friends or random passerbys so long as you're connected to the internet. Game chat allows you to use your 3DS as a telephone to speak with your friends, making it marvelously easy to see your friend online and challenge him/her to a battle or trade. You can give o-powers to your friends, view others PR videos, the list just goes on and on. The PSS is a huge addition to making pokemon what it was meant to be, a social game.

    Why can't I give this game a perfect score despite its many strengths? Quite simply, content wise, it feels like a bit of a watered down experience compared to other pokemon games. There is very little postgame content, making this a 30-40 hour adventure and nothing more if one does not decide to jump into the world of competitive battling. Pokemon games traditionally have had so much to explore and do that they could easily last 80+ hours per run through. The lack of some old features such as gems, all the berries, and some of the old lengendaries just add to that "new, but skinny" generation feeling. Everyone knows that everything will become more fleshed out in Z or whatever the 3rd edition will be called. It's a little frustrating to see the signs so evidently.

    Nevertheless, Pokemon X is a brilliant game that owners of the 3DS shouldn't miss. It becomes an exponentially better game when one gets involved with the huge community behind it. Even just a small group of friends who also play will make the game that much better. Of course, if one were to play it as a single player game, it's a fun little 30-40 hour RPG, and the Pokemon charm still can't be denied.    … Expand
  3. DSouls_guy
    Oct 21, 2013
    10
    I got my copy of Pokemon X the day of release, and I decided not to give my Pokemon X review until I finished the game....So I finally finished it and I gotta say this is my favorite Pokemon Title to date and I can't stop playing it.I waited for about 35 or so minutes at gamestop in a huge line for this game and it was worth every last minute of it. This game is in my opinion the best gameI got my copy of Pokemon X the day of release, and I decided not to give my Pokemon X review until I finished the game....So I finally finished it and I gotta say this is my favorite Pokemon Title to date and I can't stop playing it.I waited for about 35 or so minutes at gamestop in a huge line for this game and it was worth every last minute of it. This game is in my opinion the best game to ever grace the Nintendo 3DS. A must own for any 3DS owner and rpg lover.… Expand
  4. Kenmei
    Oct 31, 2013
    9
    This game has really advanced the Pokemon series more than I thought possible. While nothing in the gameplay really has changed since the original Red/Blue games, all the advancements around that are truly what stand out. And even some of the minor things like getting EXP from captures really give the game alot of bonus points from me as it's not as grindy as past incarnations have been.This game has really advanced the Pokemon series more than I thought possible. While nothing in the gameplay really has changed since the original Red/Blue games, all the advancements around that are truly what stand out. And even some of the minor things like getting EXP from captures really give the game alot of bonus points from me as it's not as grindy as past incarnations have been. Bout the only thing wrong with this game is the fact that, even for a Pokemon game, the story here is very, very bad. I know the story hasn't really changed over the years but in this particular instance, it took a nosedive off a cliff. But mindlessly crusing through it is very easy to do and getting that perfect team balance is also very nice. While I do think that the new Fairy type is a bit OP as of the time of this writing, I can't help but think it's added alot to the balance of the game in a positive way. I'm sure pretty much everyone with a 3DS has one of these two games already. I myself actually preferred the exclusives from Y better but that's very much based on my love for SP. Attack moves, but there is very little seperating the two. Definitely buy one of these two games as it'll give you hours of entertainment.… Expand
  5. WarpZone0
    Oct 28, 2013
    10
    Pokemon X is truly an experience to remember, Not only does Game Freak stay true to the Pokemon that we know and love, but they add new features that will make you want to buy this game ASAP! In this latest installment, Game freak has added customization. This adds to the experience, you are no longer the same person as everyone else who plays, but you are yourself! This adds a whole newPokemon X is truly an experience to remember, Not only does Game Freak stay true to the Pokemon that we know and love, but they add new features that will make you want to buy this game ASAP! In this latest installment, Game freak has added customization. This adds to the experience, you are no longer the same person as everyone else who plays, but you are yourself! This adds a whole new feeling to the game. There are also 2 new legendary Pokemon.... but that's not really too exciting.Pokemon X also adds a much better multi player system, basically promoting you to go out with your friends and play for hours. This game does lack in a story, making even the oldest of Pokemon players feel like a child, cmon Nintendo!!! The story is th same as all the other games as well. Over all Pokemon X is a great game for veterans and new comers to the Pokemon franchise, I would give it a 96/100… Expand
  6. birdman3
    Jul 3, 2014
    6
    I was a big fan of Red and Blue, and have not played a single pokemon game since that generation. I decided to take the plunge and see what has happened to the pokemon world since I was last a part of it, and I must say: I was a bit disappointed.

    The positives in this game are what people have said already- stellar graphics, character customization, online play, etc. I agree with most    I was a big fan of Red and Blue, and have not played a single pokemon game since that generation. I decided to take the plunge and see what has happened to the pokemon world since I was last a part of it, and I must say: I was a bit disappointed.

    The positives in this game are what people have said already- stellar graphics, character customization, online play, etc. I agree with most of these sentiments, except that I don't understand the appeal of the online play. Additionally, the character customization is not my kind of thing. But yes, the graphics are gorgeous (except I did run into some frame rate issues, which really surprised me).

    As for the negatives, I can point out a few- I read one review that praised the number of minigames that this game provides. I disagree- I see them as a dramatic timesink that only serves to provide marginal buffs to your pokemon. Spending hours in the balloon matches and punching bags provides my pokemon with additional power, but they're incredibly redundant and not terribly effective. Plus, every time I decided to swap out one pokemon for another, I felt obligated to train that new pokemon up to the same levels as my previous pokemon, which means i had to sink lots of time into just tapping my bottom screen.

    The other significant downside I faced was the sheer number of pokemon in the game- having not played since there were only 150, I was surprised to see pokemon that were: pumpkins, chandeliers, keyrings, swords, and many, many nondescript blobs. In addition, the addition of new types provided an additional level of complexity to the combat system. I can't tell you how many times I had a pokemon faint in a fight to a move whose type I did not know and could not understand how it was super-effective against my pokemon. I had one battle where a single psychic pokemon 1-hit KO'd 4 of my pokemon in a row because a) he was faster than my pokemon and b) he happened to have a move that was super effective against each one. I also could almost never determine the type of a pokemon while I was battling it- "is that pokemon dark or steel? I forget which one's super-effective against which!". The only way to overcome this was to have my tablet handy nearby to research the pokemon's type and see what was effective against it. Doing this almost trivialized the game, however, but I felt it was necessary in my fights against the Elite Four because otherwise I faced the prospect of all my pokemon being 1-hit KO'd by some random move that the opposing pokemon happens to know (e.g. I once had a Slowbro use Flamethrower on me!).

    Finally, the plot: Pokemon Red and Blue had memorable locales and events, like the Pokemon Tower, Silph Co., S.S. Anne, and the Safari Zone. Not so with this one- this game's "highlight" is a hilariously over-the-top world-threatening phenomenon that can't possibly be explained or reasoned with. Wonderful.

    All in all, the game is good if you you've been keeping up on your generations, but I feel like if you've been holding out, wondering if you need to get back into pokemon in your later years, that there's almost no reason to come back.    … Expand
  7. Orito
    Oct 15, 2013
    8
    I have been rather disassociated with Pokemon games since Yellow, as they seemed a bit rehashed... However this new generation as reinvigorated the series with a MUCH NEEDED revamp of how the game looks, behaves, and even feels while playing. If you have the slightest interest in the Pokemon series, or coming back to it X/Y is the generation to do it in. Personally I have X, so that's whyI have been rather disassociated with Pokemon games since Yellow, as they seemed a bit rehashed... However this new generation as reinvigorated the series with a MUCH NEEDED revamp of how the game looks, behaves, and even feels while playing. If you have the slightest interest in the Pokemon series, or coming back to it X/Y is the generation to do it in. Personally I have X, so that's why I'm writing on this one...

    Cons...
    The varying ways that they handle the character movement, swapping from over the shoulder, to top down can be a bit confusing for controls, but generally not an issue after playing a bit.
    Some of the move animations for the Pokemon seem a bit backwards, such as a tackle animation used for vine whip, and a vine whip animation used for tackle it's a bit annoying.

    This last thing isn't really a con, because it's actually a pro for the game though implementation could have been better... Pokemon X/Y have voice chat but it completely disables you from continuing play. I really wish they'd allow a continuous text chat with friends, and also the voice chat should be able to work along with the game, not one or the other.    … Expand
  8. Evangellist
    Oct 16, 2013
    10
    Pokemon X and Y are the most definitive iterations the Grand Pokemon franchise has ever received, and that's no slouch considering every main series installment has been great. The game in 3D is jaw-dropping, and we've been waiting for a Pokemon game of this caliber and polish for years, it looks better than a full priced Wii game, which is both impressive and sad at the same time. ThePokemon X and Y are the most definitive iterations the Grand Pokemon franchise has ever received, and that's no slouch considering every main series installment has been great. The game in 3D is jaw-dropping, and we've been waiting for a Pokemon game of this caliber and polish for years, it looks better than a full priced Wii game, which is both impressive and sad at the same time. The game's Pokedex is absolutely huge, boasting over 400 Pokemon to catch, including 68 new Pokemon plus the 30 or so Mega Evolutions introduced. The music and sound design is amazing, and surprisingly, the story is something different. You will have to see it through to the end, but in the 3rd act the writing outshines the Black and White games, and the story never outshines the fantastically solid and refined gameplay.

    SO in short, buy it. Buy it now. And if you already bought it, buy it again.    … Expand
  9. SaltyNoodles
    Apr 4, 2016
    10
    I thought it was a lot of fun! The graphics are good, the Wonder Trade system is fun, the Pokemon-Amie system is a good way to really feel like you are building a connection with your Pokemon, and the story was fairly intriguing. My only main problem was that I often found following the maps and traveling very confusing, but that might have been my own problem rather than the gamesI thought it was a lot of fun! The graphics are good, the Wonder Trade system is fun, the Pokemon-Amie system is a good way to really feel like you are building a connection with your Pokemon, and the story was fairly intriguing. My only main problem was that I often found following the maps and traveling very confusing, but that might have been my own problem rather than the games problem. Overall, really good!… Expand
  10. CptThreepwood
    Nov 21, 2013
    8
    Pokemon X is a really fun game that you can invest a lot of time in. Sadly, it is very easy to beat, but the most fun part of Pokemon games comes after playing through the story anyways. With all the new additions to breeding, it is way easier to get your favorite Pokemon ready for online PVP battles. Plus, connecting with other players for a trade or battle was never that easy.
  11. Clean
    Oct 10, 2022
    0
    Pokémon X and Y were when the series jumped the shark (or the Sharpedo, to remain in-theme).
    -Started gen 1 pandering (starters and most mega evos being from Kanto)
    -Removed some of BW/BW2 ideas and QoL improvements. -Linear with low difficult level -Poor postgame -Bad story and characters. BW's mature themes are still here, but it generally feels two step backwards compared to gen 5.    Pokémon X and Y were when the series jumped the shark (or the Sharpedo, to remain in-theme).
    -Started gen 1 pandering (starters and most mega evos being from Kanto)
    -Removed some of BW/BW2 ideas and QoL improvements.
    -Linear with low difficult level
    -Poor postgame
    -Bad story and characters. BW's mature themes are still here, but it generally feels two step backwards compared to gen 5.
    -Very incomplete, both in content and story. It still makes me angry that despite the mysteries and hints we never got an XY sequel, with GF making sh*tty ORAS and skipping straight to gen 7.
    I hate it so much I even deleted my 6 year old save data with over 400 hours in it to avoid bad memories.    … Expand
  12. lelefoxx00
    Oct 16, 2013
    10
    Finally! A good pokemon game since heart gold and soul silver (no, i was not a fan of black and white)! This game had me hooked real soon after I started playing it. Not only is it in beautiful 3D that was put together real nicely, but it introduced a whole new way to battle pokemon. It introduces new pokemon while keeping the old ones from even the first generation. It actually lets youFinally! A good pokemon game since heart gold and soul silver (no, i was not a fan of black and white)! This game had me hooked real soon after I started playing it. Not only is it in beautiful 3D that was put together real nicely, but it introduced a whole new way to battle pokemon. It introduces new pokemon while keeping the old ones from even the first generation. It actually lets you choose between the ORIGINAL pokemon! Not to mention the new mega evolving for some of our favorite pokemon! I highly recommend this game for both new and long term fans of the series!… Expand
  13. monsternator1
    Oct 20, 2013
    10
    This game is amazing. Xerneas is a good pokemon, get 3 starters (if you get torchic), and this game has a good story line. First gym leader 3ds pokemon game and a very cool looking charizard. There's only one bad thing about it. The mewtwo looks like constipated crap in a jar and Snorlax crapped on it and ate it and threw up that 42164213487827439872319842395273148921897421398742139874This game is amazing. Xerneas is a good pokemon, get 3 starters (if you get torchic), and this game has a good story line. First gym leader 3ds pokemon game and a very cool looking charizard. There's only one bad thing about it. The mewtwo looks like constipated crap in a jar and Snorlax crapped on it and ate it and threw up that 42164213487827439872319842395273148921897421398742139874 (and so on) times. That is my review, thank you.… Expand
  14. mewkid1234
    Jan 17, 2014
    10
    I know I haven't been doing this for some time, but that's because I had my school account on here and forgot to put my real Google account...but besides that, this game is really epic. I, for one, am kind of a Pokemon gaming and viewing nerd. I, honestly, love that about myself. Pokemon X is an awesome game and I really want it. You guys might be saying, ''YOU HAVEN'T GOTTEN ITI know I haven't been doing this for some time, but that's because I had my school account on here and forgot to put my real Google account...but besides that, this game is really epic. I, for one, am kind of a Pokemon gaming and viewing nerd. I, honestly, love that about myself. Pokemon X is an awesome game and I really want it. You guys might be saying, ''YOU HAVEN'T GOTTEN IT YET...DUDE!!'. Well, there's school and my grades are kind of bad with this D and F I need to work on. But, I'll get there. Anyways, this game is truly an epic game and I recommend you get this game. Very epic if you love Pokemon.… Expand
  15. Connorsauras
    Nov 12, 2013
    9
    Improving upon the previous titles in the series in almost every way, Game Freak has balanced the addition of new features without sacrificing the traditional formula of Pokémon games brilliantly. My favourite addition to the series is "Super Training", which is a in-depth way to train your team, the player can choose which specific skill they want to improve on their Pokémon throughImproving upon the previous titles in the series in almost every way, Game Freak has balanced the addition of new features without sacrificing the traditional formula of Pokémon games brilliantly. My favourite addition to the series is "Super Training", which is a in-depth way to train your team, the player can choose which specific skill they want to improve on their Pokémon through petting, feeding and playing (repetitive) mini-games with the select Pokémon the player wishes to train.

    The addition of Super Training and other mini-games promotes a much more personal feel to training your Pokémon, bringing the player closer to being a real "Pokémon Trainer". It is through these feelings Game Freak evokes in us that you can see Pokémon X and Y are the best Pokémon games to date.    … Expand
  16. SrOctopus
    Jan 19, 2015
    10
    Simply outstanding. One of the best Pokemon game ever made, I spent 300+ hours in this amazing game and i can say that it is the best game on the 3DS.
  17. dinosauryoshi
    Jul 1, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This got me absolutely hooked on Pokemon again. The gameplay is very much what you'd expect. Collect Pokemon, beat some evil team who keep appearing all over the place, beat a bunch of gyms and then the elite 4 but it was all very well done and kept me addicted throughout. The addition of exp share really helped make the Pokemon training less of a grind and more fun, which I love. The mega-evolutions were a great touch too. Visually this is the best Pokemon game by a country mile, the nation of Kalos is wonderful and varied and the 3D (even when not stereoscopic) is very nicely done and really helps bring the world to life. The music is great as usual but the biggest improvements come in the online play where things have been drastically improved. I've spent many an hour battling away on battle-spot and although a 6v6 option would have been a nice addition I now enjoy the faster pace of the 3v3 battles. I like all the new starter Pokemon and although there aren't too many new Pokemon this time round most of them are well designed and the fact you can get a huge chunk of the 700 odd available Pokemon on this game is a massive bonus. All in all this is a truly great game.… Expand
  18. Loomloomkoom
    Aug 16, 2014
    10
    I like the game design, and also I like the idea of the Mega Evolution that can help the Pokemon to get stronger. I played this game 376 hours and I cannot stop playing it. The story is great. I can't wait to see new Mega Evolve Pokemons in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. I like the way how you can train your EV it is easier than previous pokemon games. Finally I like the idea how to findI like the game design, and also I like the idea of the Mega Evolution that can help the Pokemon to get stronger. I played this game 376 hours and I cannot stop playing it. The story is great. I can't wait to see new Mega Evolve Pokemons in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. I like the way how you can train your EV it is easier than previous pokemon games. Finally I like the idea how to find hidden ability pokemon. This game deserve better than 10/10.… Expand
  19. eyb0ss
    Oct 15, 2014
    8
    This game exists solely to have a game that will come out before gen 3 remakes. Gamefreak didn't care how good or bad it was, they just made it. It's short, has poor pacing, and some really bad characters. Really quite the opposite of Black and White 2. This being said, it is still pokemon and I will still play and love it multiple times over. Breeding perfect IV's was made remotely fawkn'This game exists solely to have a game that will come out before gen 3 remakes. Gamefreak didn't care how good or bad it was, they just made it. It's short, has poor pacing, and some really bad characters. Really quite the opposite of Black and White 2. This being said, it is still pokemon and I will still play and love it multiple times over. Breeding perfect IV's was made remotely fawkn' possible and shinies are slightly more common than before. Pokemon, buy it, its good, but not food compared to other pokemon games.
    8.2/10    … Expand
  20. Harraseda
    Sep 13, 2015
    9
    After so long, the mechanics still feel so fresh, and more acutely fine-tuned than ever before. Pokémon X is what I would wholeheartedly call the definitive game in the franchise, and a must for any Pokémon fan; 3DS owner; or person with working arms, eyes and thumbs. And I’ve only scratched the surface. X and Y bring a plethora of tweaks and additions, from improved Online ConnectivityAfter so long, the mechanics still feel so fresh, and more acutely fine-tuned than ever before. Pokémon X is what I would wholeheartedly call the definitive game in the franchise, and a must for any Pokémon fan; 3DS owner; or person with working arms, eyes and thumbs. And I’ve only scratched the surface. X and Y bring a plethora of tweaks and additions, from improved Online Connectivity to Pokémon-Amie, making them the best games yet.… Expand
  21. Marco_AGJ
    Feb 3, 2015
    8
    I'm still uncertain whether or not this is the best Pokemon release since Gold/Silver/Crystal. Though I'm not sure of that particular case, I'm sure this title follows everything Pokemon has been doing right since release. Of course we all know what happens here, a new map, you start with some Pokemon you got from the local professor, start fighting your way through the map stopping byI'm still uncertain whether or not this is the best Pokemon release since Gold/Silver/Crystal. Though I'm not sure of that particular case, I'm sure this title follows everything Pokemon has been doing right since release. Of course we all know what happens here, a new map, you start with some Pokemon you got from the local professor, start fighting your way through the map stopping by cities to earn the badge from the gym leaders; eight of them are to be found.

    When you finally have all badge you head for the Pokemon League and climb your way past the elite four to challenge the champion, if you win you're the new Pokemon Master and happy ending. Sure that's the formula, but doesn't it work still? With the incredibly deep meta-game surrounding all of it it's hard not to fall in love all over again with Pokemon, even if the formula of success has had decreased effectiveness over the years.

    The internet now plays a big part in becoming the ultimate Pokemon collector. Unfortunately—as always—you can't capture every Pokemon in-game, requiring not only trades with Pokemon Y players, but also players with other versions like the remake of third generations and physical Pokemon conventions. yes, physical, in the era of easy internet and online event implemented in-game some Pokemon are only acquirable if you visit events taken place in few parts of the world. We all know where they are.

    Maybe someday we'll get a game where you could at least catch most Pokemon by merely playing your game, until that day comes, let's just hope they increase the rate of online events. Right now I just hope they do any online event. I wouldn't even mind a Caterpie, it's a rare appearance these days. Times are changing, but not so much I'm afraid.    … Expand
  22. LoneWolfSones
    Nov 8, 2015
    10
    Poke'mon X gives the Poke'mon series the shot in the arm it needed. As a lapsed fan it certainly succeeded in pulling me back in. Perhaps part of that is due to the familiar faces from Generation 1 that I had grown up with. Does that make me nostalgic? Perhaps. Does it make me a genwunner? Not really as I found some new favorites too. The most immediate impression you will have withPoke'mon X gives the Poke'mon series the shot in the arm it needed. As a lapsed fan it certainly succeeded in pulling me back in. Perhaps part of that is due to the familiar faces from Generation 1 that I had grown up with. Does that make me nostalgic? Perhaps. Does it make me a genwunner? Not really as I found some new favorites too. The most immediate impression you will have with Poke'mon X/Y is that it significantly overhauls the visuals. Battles are now rendered in full 3D and are a joy to behold.

    The Poke'mon series hasn't evolved dramatically over the years but it has added new mechanics over time that all come into play in Poke'mon X. Prior games introduced things like dual types, natures, IV's and EV's, breeding, team battles, etc. It even allows you to fully customize a male or female character for the first time. Poke'mon X and Y introduces Mega Evolution that can change your poke'mon's type among other things mid-battle which adds another layer of complexity.

    Pokemon X/Y also has a robust online with additions like Wonder Trading. The slot machine like nature of wonder trade is a gamble but it can certainly pay off if people offer more than just another diglet, vulpix, or other common poke'mon.

    The story which is simple but serviceable will last you about 40 hours give or take. But I was surprised to find that playing a half hour here, a hour there, all total I had put over 600 hours into Poke'mon X. Collecting, trading, evolving and battling are as addictive as ever. The meta game in Poke'mon offers plenty of value alone. Building a team and raising their stats through super training or even just trying to collect all 700+ poke'mon. Poke'mon X and its counterpart Y are perhaps the best main entries in the series to date.    … Expand
  23. AriseAndBe
    Aug 6, 2015
    8
    The greatly improved graphics are a real selling point for this game. The story (as always) is basic yet engaging and the new pokemon designs are an improvement over the last generation in my opinion. However the lack of post story content really let this otherwise amazing game down.
  24. geo333
    Jun 2, 2016
    10
    After I stop playing Pokemon games after Pearl as i didn't enjoy it anymore; I thought that Pokemon would never recreated what the first and second generation did to me as I played those games for hours, I am happy to say that my love for Pokemon is back this game is absolutely fantastic from the graphics. battles. soundtrack and a good story. Anyone who grew playing Pokemon games mustAfter I stop playing Pokemon games after Pearl as i didn't enjoy it anymore; I thought that Pokemon would never recreated what the first and second generation did to me as I played those games for hours, I am happy to say that my love for Pokemon is back this game is absolutely fantastic from the graphics. battles. soundtrack and a good story. Anyone who grew playing Pokemon games must play this game it's Amazing. Gotta Catch them All!!… Expand
  25. Sylveon
    Jan 31, 2016
    6
    For some reason, I think Pokemon X and Y didn't success much as the other games. But I'd love to give it a point for it's splendid graphics, and cutscenes. Also, the new "Mega Evolution" feature, really got it going. It was probably the "Mega Evolution" that hyped kids who played the game the most, so they didn't care much about the actual story, and the easiness of the game. For mostFor some reason, I think Pokemon X and Y didn't success much as the other games. But I'd love to give it a point for it's splendid graphics, and cutscenes. Also, the new "Mega Evolution" feature, really got it going. It was probably the "Mega Evolution" that hyped kids who played the game the most, so they didn't care much about the actual story, and the easiness of the game. For most kids, they don't want to "catch em' all" they just want to be the most powerful player. So yeah, most kids who played the game really loved the "Mega Evolution". But now let's think again. For the actual gamers, the game had the usual "cliche Pokemon game plot", which is the plot where an evil team wants to take over the world using powerful Pokemon. A lot of gamers disliked it. THEY wanted a different plot. Also, the game was TERRIBLY easy for the experienced players. It just lowered the game's pizzazz, and it was boring. It was so boring that the new Pokemon aren't even exciting anymore.

    So I definitely recommend this game for the new Pokemon players, but if you are one of the more experienced Pokemon players, you probably shouldn't play this game.    … Expand
  26. Gerard51MX
    Apr 12, 2016
    9
    No lei ni vi mucho antes de comprar el juego. Me gustan los juegos de pokemon y por eso lo compre, y en cuanto lo empece a jugar me sorprendio, no esperaba mas que otro juego de la serie y quede encantado, es mi favorito sin duda, la historia dentro del juego va mas alla de ser un entrenador pokemon, senti un cambio muy grande, la historia me atrapo y por prmera vez en un juego de pokemonNo lei ni vi mucho antes de comprar el juego. Me gustan los juegos de pokemon y por eso lo compre, y en cuanto lo empece a jugar me sorprendio, no esperaba mas que otro juego de la serie y quede encantado, es mi favorito sin duda, la historia dentro del juego va mas alla de ser un entrenador pokemon, senti un cambio muy grande, la historia me atrapo y por prmera vez en un juego de pokemon queria avanzar en el juego para saber de su historia y desenlace mas que por vencer a la liga y empezar con los combates en linea. Es cierto, la historia no es innovadora ni muy profunda, pero le da un toque muy especial al juego. La musica es agradable, los controles comodos y graficamente es bueno. No me gusto mucho la generacion de pokemones de esta entrega, los encuentro feos, pero lo demas esta bastante bien… Expand
  27. Sakamoto_San
    Apr 28, 2016
    9
    Un juego muy bueno y con una historia que logra atraparte, su mayor problema es que la región de Kalos se siente pequeña en comparación con las demás aunque los pueblos y sobretodo la ciudad se sienten mas grandes que en las otras versiones, aparte después del juego aun tienes cosas que hacer aparte de completar la pokedex y luchar quedan cosas como recolectar las mega piedras y laUn juego muy bueno y con una historia que logra atraparte, su mayor problema es que la región de Kalos se siente pequeña en comparación con las demás aunque los pueblos y sobretodo la ciudad se sienten mas grandes que en las otras versiones, aparte después del juego aun tienes cosas que hacer aparte de completar la pokedex y luchar quedan cosas como recolectar las mega piedras y la investigación con el detective en la ciudad.… Expand
  28. Lone_Wolf_Sones
    Aug 7, 2016
    10
    Poke'mon X gives the Poke'mon series the shot in the arm it needed. As a lapsed fan it certainly succeeded in pulling me back in. Perhaps part of that is due to the familiar faces from Generation 1 that I had grown up with. Does that make me nostalgic? Perhaps. Does it make me a genwunner? Not really as I found some new favorites too. The most immediate impression you will have withPoke'mon X gives the Poke'mon series the shot in the arm it needed. As a lapsed fan it certainly succeeded in pulling me back in. Perhaps part of that is due to the familiar faces from Generation 1 that I had grown up with. Does that make me nostalgic? Perhaps. Does it make me a genwunner? Not really as I found some new favorites too. The most immediate impression you will have with Poke'mon X/Y is that it significantly overhauls the visuals. Battles are now rendered in full 3D and are a joy to behold.

    The Poke'mon series hasn't evolved dramatically over the years but it has added new mechanics over time that all come into play in Poke'mon X. Prior games introduced things like dual types, natures, IV's and EV's, breeding, team battles, etc. It even allows you to fully customize a male or female character for the first time. Poke'mon X and Y introduces Mega Evolution that can change your poke'mon's type among other things mid-battle which adds another layer of complexity.

    Pokemon X/Y also has a robust online with additions like Wonder Trading. The slot machine like nature of wonder trade is a gamble but it can certainly pay off if people offer more than just another diglet, vulpix, or other common poke'mon.

    The story which is simple but serviceable will last you about 40 hours give or take. But I was surprised to find that playing a half hour here, a hour there, all total I had put over 600 hours into Poke'mon X. Collecting, trading, evolving and battling are as addictive as ever. The meta game in Poke'mon offers plenty of value alone. Building a team and raising their stats through super training or even just trying to collect all 700+ poke'mon. Poke'mon X and its counterpart Y are perhaps the best main entries in the series to date.    … Expand
  29. mackenzie129
    Aug 17, 2016
    9
    Helpful or not heres my review

    I wanna be the very best Like no one ever was To catch them is my real test To train them is my cause I will travel across the land Searching far and wide Teach Pokémon to understand The power that's inside Pokémon (Gotta catch 'em all), it's you and me I know it's my destiny (Pokémon!) Ooh, you're my best friend In a world we must defend    Helpful or not heres my review

    I wanna be the very best
    Like no one ever was
    To catch them is my real test
    To train them is my cause

    I will travel across the land
    Searching far and wide
    Teach Pokémon to understand
    The power that's inside

    Pokémon (Gotta catch 'em all), it's you and me
    I know it's my destiny
    (Pokémon!)
    Ooh, you're my best friend
    In a world we must defend
    Pokémon (Gotta catch 'em all), a heart so true
    Our courage will pull us through
    You teach me, and I'll teach you
    Po-ké-mon
    (Gotta catch 'em all!)
    Gotta catch 'em all!
    Pokémon!    … Expand
  30. TatsMcGee
    Sep 8, 2018
    10
    Turn-based or Action:

    Turn-based RPG. Was it fun? I really enjoy playing this game, I have competitively competed in Pokemon and it all started with this game. I love IV breeding, EV training, egg move breeding. If you have any questions about Pokemon and competitive play, I’m a good one to ask. Are there any similar games? Other Pokemon games? Favorite Character/Unit to    Turn-based or Action:

    Turn-based RPG.

    Was it fun?

    I really enjoy playing this game, I have competitively competed in Pokemon and it all started with this game. I love IV breeding, EV training, egg move breeding. If you have any questions about Pokemon and competitive play, I’m a good one to ask.

    Are there any similar games?

    Other Pokemon games?

    Favorite Character/Unit to use?

    My favorite Pokemon in this game is Dragonite but in the main story Talonflame was my go-to guy. Brave Bird, bro.

    Would you play it again?

    There is a chance, I could get back into Pokemon.

    Any Complaints?

    I hate that the competitive aspect of the game has an element of luck. Its frustrating because I’m not the luckiest person you’ll ever meet.

    How many hours did you play it?

    I’m embarrassed to say how many hours, I played this game for.But it’s a alittle less 2,000 hours (yes you read that right).    … 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

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 67 out of 71
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 71
  3. Negative: 0 out of 71
  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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