Pokemon X

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  1. NekuDekuShikazu
    Dec 9, 2013
    9
    Story and online play were perfect, even with the small amount of Pokemon added, the new features made up for this. I did feel that the post game was really small, but it was made up for the amazing 3D battles.Overall, great game, but it falls off post game.
  2. DELTAxStorm1450
    Dec 18, 2013
    9
    I've never gotten so into a Pokemon game in my life! The addition of mega evolution was a good leap for a new generation, but disappointing to those of us who remember Digimon, who think it resembles digivolving a bit too much. The scale of the world makes exploring everything exciting and leaves tons of areas and puzzles for you to explore. Over all the best new Pokemon game yet.
  3. Grimmolf
    Dec 23, 2013
    9
    Pokemon X is a great game. The Mega evolutions are a good addition to the game and the graphics are improved a lot. Another great feature is the experience share which lets ALL your pokemon gain experience. This makes it very easy to battle and not have to switch out. My only complaint would be it is slightly easier then the others and I completed it really fast, but, there are ways toPokemon X is a great game. The Mega evolutions are a good addition to the game and the graphics are improved a lot. Another great feature is the experience share which lets ALL your pokemon gain experience. This makes it very easy to battle and not have to switch out. My only complaint would be it is slightly easier then the others and I completed it really fast, but, there are ways to change that if you want a more challenging gaming experience (such as turning off experience share).… Expand
  4. dragoneagle11
    Jan 8, 2014
    9
    Been playing pokemon since I was four. The last pokemon i played before this one was Diamond. I really enjoyed this game and liked the new fighting animations. The mega evolution was a great addition. I also liked how you travel with your neighbors, made the game more interesting. I also liked how they made your rival more of a friend, not a dick like in previous games. The story line wasBeen playing pokemon since I was four. The last pokemon i played before this one was Diamond. I really enjoyed this game and liked the new fighting animations. The mega evolution was a great addition. I also liked how you travel with your neighbors, made the game more interesting. I also liked how they made your rival more of a friend, not a dick like in previous games. The story line was good, it wasn't great but it wasn't bad. the game can be quite easy at times. I found the elite four and the champion a little less challenging then I was a kid. Overall i think this game was a great addition to the pokemon franchise.… Expand
  5. felixable
    Mar 7, 2014
    9
    Nice visual upgrade from previous generations. Although it creates lags in combat with 3D graphics on, I like all the graphics it creates. Also the upgrades on little things like the skating feature and photo taking make the whole game even more awesome! Look forward to a better player interaction system rather than having us to press button to log into Internet every time I close the lidNice visual upgrade from previous generations. Although it creates lags in combat with 3D graphics on, I like all the graphics it creates. Also the upgrades on little things like the skating feature and photo taking make the whole game even more awesome! Look forward to a better player interaction system rather than having us to press button to log into Internet every time I close the lid of my 3DS, I found that a bit too annoying.… Expand
  6. SoleWhistle1804
    Apr 26, 2014
    9
    Very good game and incredibly fun, but the reason I rated it a 9 out of 10 is because I don't think that it lives up to the other Pokemon games. Nintendo has pretty much abandoned the old beautiful 2D Pokemon style ( Like in Black and white etc...) and replaced it with 3D. I really actually enjoyed the previous games a lot more than this to be honest. But, other than that, good game. Worth a buy!
  7. dbzeenx
    Apr 27, 2014
    9
    It looks awesome, the story is good. The characters look more expressive, the 3D graphics are outstanding for a 3DS, Mega evolutions are really fun, more features for gameplay... I could go on. Although, it needs more quantity of new Pokemon.
  8. gamernicolas1
    Sep 6, 2014
    9
    Best pokemon instalment to date but have two problems 1: broken exp share when you get the exp share you can just put in 1 pokemon and all of your other pokemon keep getting which is bad beacause by the time you reach the thired gym you have your pokemon at level 37 or somthing problem 2: none post game after you beat the game you have nothing to do except the looker missions but afterBest pokemon instalment to date but have two problems 1: broken exp share when you get the exp share you can just put in 1 pokemon and all of your other pokemon keep getting which is bad beacause by the time you reach the thired gym you have your pokemon at level 37 or somthing problem 2: none post game after you beat the game you have nothing to do except the looker missions but after that is over but x and y are great games and you should buy them… Expand
  9. flametail23
    Oct 22, 2014
    9
    In my top 3 games of last year. This game is worth playing before OR and AS come out. The one thing I love most about the game is that pretty much every pokemon ever is in the game, there are a few you can only get in one version but it's nice to see some new and a lot of old pokemon.
    9/10
  10. Gamingfanclub
    May 31, 2014
    9
    Great game. Th thing that impressed me the most was the new competitive and iv system.This makes pokemon so much easier to breed and much more interesting competitive scene. The game is much more fast paced unlike the old games and did I mention the upgrade in graphics. However this game isn't without its flaws. It does suffer from easy difficulty and short gameplay. However don't let thisGreat game. Th thing that impressed me the most was the new competitive and iv system.This makes pokemon so much easier to breed and much more interesting competitive scene. The game is much more fast paced unlike the old games and did I mention the upgrade in graphics. However this game isn't without its flaws. It does suffer from easy difficulty and short gameplay. However don't let this fool you this game is definitely fun and great for competitve players who wish to see their amazing pokemon seen with animations and 3D graphics… Expand
  11. 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
  12. Hawkblade09
    Jul 2, 2014
    9
    Pokémon X y Pokémon Y se convierten en las entregas más innovadoras y completas de la saga sirviendo como enlace para futuras entregas en la portátil 3DS de Nintendo. A nivel gráfico desprenden una calidad abrumadora convirtiéndolo en uno de los imprescindibles del catálogo avanzando a pasos de gigante en el universo Pokémon. Ofrecernos un amplio abanico de captura desde el comienzo, elPokémon X y Pokémon Y se convierten en las entregas más innovadoras y completas de la saga sirviendo como enlace para futuras entregas en la portátil 3DS de Nintendo. A nivel gráfico desprenden una calidad abrumadora convirtiéndolo en uno de los imprescindibles del catálogo avanzando a pasos de gigante en el universo Pokémon. Ofrecernos un amplio abanico de captura desde el comienzo, el lavado de cara muy importante, poseer la región más grande y tener una historia convincente llena de sorpresas le convierten, quizá, en lo mejor hasta la fecha de la propia saga.

    Gráficos: 85
    Sonido: 90
    Jugabilidad: 95
    Modos de juego: 90
    Nota: 90    … Expand
  13. TryHardGengar
    Jul 23, 2014
    9
    This game changed the Pokemon series in general. In my opinion the story was a little bit shorter than usual but thats just me. Overall pretty good game especially that they added "Wonder Trade" to trade random Pokemon to people around the world.
  14. TFFANBOYYY
    Feb 15, 2015
    9
    This game is so fun and awesome! It has advanced significantly from its predecessors, and has made a smooth transition to 3D. Must-have if you like pokemon, and if you aren't into Pokemon, now's a good time to start.
  15. 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
  16. Titannumber20
    Mar 15, 2015
    9
    Pokemon X is a great first attempt at making a 3D Pokemon game. It retains all the core features of Pokemon while also delivering a fresh experience. The main flaws of this game I felt were the lack of post game content and the game being too easy.
    Easily a must buy if you're a fan of Pokemon.
  17. PaperGuy
    Jul 19, 2015
    9
    Love that game, but 3D effect sucks. Pokemon X and Y have 30 hour-long story, but you can do many things after you finished the story, like breeding, online battle, and trading. Also you can catch more than 700 pokemon's.
  18. EpicLadySponge
    Jun 21, 2016
    9
    Creative and powerful, Pokémon X proves that this Pokémon franchise isn't over yet. With a couple of new Pokémon to start with, there's a whole load of other Pokémon to collect out in Pokémon X for the Nintendo 3DS.
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. marvs869
    Mar 11, 2017
    9
    A complete graphical reinvention for the franchise of Pokemon, it's great to see Gamefreak finally step out of their comfort zone of sprites and pixels. Framerate issues are existent but not so much as to limit my experience playing this game. Storwise, it couldn't hold a candle to Gen 5. I could barely care about Team Flare's plans on how to destroy the world or whatever. If I could giveA complete graphical reinvention for the franchise of Pokemon, it's great to see Gamefreak finally step out of their comfort zone of sprites and pixels. Framerate issues are existent but not so much as to limit my experience playing this game. Storwise, it couldn't hold a candle to Gen 5. I could barely care about Team Flare's plans on how to destroy the world or whatever. If I could give a more accurate score it would have been an 8.9/10… Expand
  23. MonkiReviews
    Mar 12, 2017
    9
    The best 3DS Pokemon game there is. This and the Y version are not that different but I like the legendary more in this one. A bunch of Pokemon and a great story make this game a must have.
  24. Rgc
    Jul 4, 2017
    9
    Well after the disappointment that I take with the pokemon of the fifth generation (black and white) were good games but the new pokemon included I found the worst that I had seen.
    The gameplay is the same as in all pokemon of the main saga, the most striking are the various online options, such as the prodigious exchange. The story is good but well the saga has never stood out in that    Well after the disappointment that I take with the pokemon of the fifth generation (black and white) were good games but the new pokemon included I found the worst that I had seen.
    The gameplay is the same as in all pokemon of the main saga, the most striking are the various online options, such as the prodigious exchange. The story is good but well the saga has never stood out in that aspect, the good thing is its addiction as it is becoming more difficult to complete the pokedex.
    In short the soundtrack is good and the graphics to be of a 3ds are good.    … Expand
  25. 1in1battletoadz
    Dec 3, 2017
    9
    For old players: the good ol' pokemon adventure, a light-hearted pass-time that will make you feel better

    For returning players: New type and the first main series game to go full 3d models, with cell-shading

    For new players: perfect entry point, it's simple yet very traditional
  26. H0000-Halves
    Jan 31, 2018
    9
    First 3ds game, pros include a very expansive, gigantic feeling region and pokedex, a whole new type, and adding much needed evolutions to the games like customization and 3d model battles.
  27. mrcnx
    May 6, 2018
    9
    This was my first pokemon game and what an impression! This region is great the new pokemon are awesome. The new online system is worth mentioning as well it's easy and fast.
  28. Matias8654
    Jun 2, 2018
    9
    El incluir la mega-evolución así como la jerarquizar de noble hace que este juego tome un aire nuevo, ademas con la posibilidad de acceder a una boutique de lujo entre otras cosas nuevas hacen que este juego sea maravilloso
  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. Farmermoe
    Nov 10, 2019
    9
    This is what my childhood was based on, heavy bias but I love this game. Say what you will about the story, I think it’s one of if not the best in a mainline Pokemon game so far.
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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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