Pokemon X

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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. TreasureOrTrash
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    Trash!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  3. fnenamg
    Sep 8, 2023
    5
    This game is virtually unfinished. There's just too much missing.
  4. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    7
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!!!!!!!! pX
  5. 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
  6. 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?
  7. sathvik_
    Aug 1, 2023
    5
    This is where these games started deteriorating in quality. I used to think this was good but now that i gave it a re run its pretty mid
  8. 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.
  9. AnthonyStf
    Jun 18, 2023
    7
    Probably the easiest pokemon game but It's still very fun.
    ORAS Better

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    "AnthonySTF will be going away to far ne land from hear that? If you dont hear it"
  10. 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
  11. miguellopez99
    Jun 1, 2023
    8
    76/100 super underrated, wish there was more postgame though. or a pokemon Z. .
  12. RatingRating
    May 28, 2023
    3
    The only reason I am giving it a rating as high as 3 is because this gave Game Freak some experience towards making better 3d games. These games in everything were bad. They were way too easy, I do not remember the post game at all, They give yo a billion starters and worst of all, you do not even fight a Mega Evolution until Lysandre... LYSANDRE!!! The Elite Four also do not have anyThe only reason I am giving it a rating as high as 3 is because this gave Game Freak some experience towards making better 3d games. These games in everything were bad. They were way too easy, I do not remember the post game at all, They give yo a billion starters and worst of all, you do not even fight a Mega Evolution until Lysandre... LYSANDRE!!! The Elite Four also do not have any Megas and ya don't fight one until the champion!?!? The new gimmick was completely overshadowed, even though it was a solid gimmick. It also was a shame because they did not put Mega Evolutions in the story. Imagine a game where scientists try to evolve Pokemon even further than Mega Evolution, and you have to stop them and at the end, fight an even more difficult boss (Probably Charizard because it is Game Freak's favorite child). I know it would have taken a lot more time to make, but instead of ORAS, they could have given us this. But the Pokemon were very cool. Trust me, it took me very long to not give this game a 5, just because it had Mega Gengar.… Expand
  13. romapavlov
    May 15, 2023
    8
  14. NylonYT
    May 11, 2023
    7
    This is an alright game though I think again, Pokemon isnt for me. Every pokemon game starts off wonderfully but after like the 3rd gym, it becomes a repetitive slog, though I at least got to around halfway through the game before I put this one down.
  15. 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
  16. Jesus_Saves
    Apr 19, 2023
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ever since I was a kid, I had always wanted to play this game. Eventually I grew up and decided to buy a 3DS to play some games I had always wanted to, but couldn't because I was a kid, and my parents wouldn't let me. Looking upon it now as an adult, and not being into the Pokémon franchise as I once did, I have to say this game is pretty alright.

    Even after almost a decade the graphics are still really great in my opinion. This ties well into the theme of beauty that this game is about. Other factors such as the fashion and clothing of the NPCs as well as your own character, the elegant music, the goals of Team Flare, the new 3D models, and much more make this game's theme ring strong.

    As great as the theme is, there is not much underneath. Kalos is mostly style, with not much substance. The characters are not that great, and there are too many of them, especially your rivals. Other than Lysandre learning that it is not up to him to determine what is beautiful and what is not, as well as either Serena or Calem possibly learning something (I cannot remember), there is really no character development among any of them. I enjoy the ideas behind the rivals, namely with Trevor functioning as a unique rival who tries to catch more Pokémon than you. I barely caught any Pokémon my entire playthrough, and I don't remember him ever catching more than me, so he was a waste of a character. Tierno is largely forgettable, but I think he is not a total waste since he is into dancing, and that ties into the theme of beauty, since dance can be elegant and beautiful. Shauna was interesting since she had feelings for your character, but that went nowhere. Serena or Calem is your main rival, and they themselves are forgettable. In addition to this, the champion Diana is weak and also not particularly memorable.

    The new features added in this game are quite good. I like Mega-Evolution, the new 3D models, as well as the new fairy type. There were not a whole lot of new Pokémon added this generation, but many new Mega-Evolutions were added, so I'll give it a pass. Some say the EXP share made the game too easy, but it can be turned off, so to me it is not a big deal. It comes in handy when you have to fight the Elite 4 and Champion, so you don't have to grind. Even with it off the game is pretty easy, but not a complete breeze.

    The post-game was lack luster. Hanging out with Looker and catching remaining legendaries, as well as Battle maison were not awful, but nothing great. They could have let you go into the Power Plant and delved deeper into the lore of Zygard, but those were missed opportunites.

    Overall, this game is worth playing, but it certainly is not the best. As I said before, it is mostly style with too little substance.    … Expand
  17. Beatsaberzzz
    Jan 31, 2023
    7
    As someone who played this game 10 years after it was released I have to say it is amazing. The story is so cool, the implementation of mega evolution was awesome, and even for a 3ds game it looks so good. However it is really easy which is something I do not appreciate with the newer pokemon games but if you can get past the super easy battles then this game is so cool and you shouldAs someone who played this game 10 years after it was released I have to say it is amazing. The story is so cool, the implementation of mega evolution was awesome, and even for a 3ds game it looks so good. However it is really easy which is something I do not appreciate with the newer pokemon games but if you can get past the super easy battles then this game is so cool and you should definitely try it.… Expand
  18. ND-Bringer
    Jan 18, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pokemon X and Y is a sugar coated adventure. While I consider the Diamond and Pearl remakes to be the worst games the core series, originally, I considered these games to be the weakest in the series. When your first 3D Pokemon adventure opens up with a route level that consists of nothing but a straight, barren path, doesn't the world of Kalos feel unfinished?

    There are lots of empty caves with no Pokemon to be found such as the Chamber of Emptiness. Their are multiple sections of the power plant level that can't be accessed. The Unknown Dungeon isn't actually a dungeon. The secret floor of Lysandre Labs is a copy and paste job. It's a very underwhelming world to explore.

    While most of the graphics are very appealing and the music is excellent, the gameplay itself is incredibly stale. At first, the level design doesn't seem so bad, even with overpowered Experience Share. But once you unlock the ability to Mega Evolve three badges into the game, the rest of the adventure is a cakewalk. And with the unnecessary support of all the rare gift Pokemon thrown into the mix, it doesn't take too long for any player to become unstoppable.

    And if you're hoping to just enjoy this game for the story and the interaction of Kalos' lore, think again. Because unlike the anime, this world is void of personality. Your four rivals are nothing but walking tutorials. Important characters like Champion Diantha and AZ barely do anything in the game. The Professor's assistants are so forgettable that I used to believe their first appearance was in Sun and Moon. And Team Flare are nothing but unfunny narcissists.

    The majority of this game is nothing but Pokemon cliches. Which really kills the replay value. One of the most important things to get right in a role playing game, is the feeling of freedom. When you prevent your players from exploring a giant city until they earn four more badges, it kills the inspiration for exploration. When a villain gives you the ability to activate the ultimate weapon and it does not impact the story in any way, it feels like a pointless decision. And when almost every level is ridiculously easy to complete, no matter how many different kinds of monsters you try to squeeze into the game, their is no reason for players to strive and make more powerful teams.

    I don't get the appeal of this game, it treats its players like spoiled children constantly rewarding them with pseudo legendaries and overpowered abilities. All the emotional scenes feel forced and unearned due to how generic the quest feels. This game puts me to sleep. Stick to the X and Y anime.    … Expand
  19. 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!
  20. AlexMakesToast
    Dec 16, 2022
    7
    X = 7/10
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  21. 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
  22. hector_bcn98
    Nov 4, 2022
    7
    La historia es la misma de siempre, te acompañan niños de 6 años con algún que otro problema en la cocorota... Demasiado infantil... y fácil. El más fácil de la franquicia, haciendo que no llegue a comprometer al jugador casi en ningún momento y hasta aburra. La entrada a la franquicia a las tres dimensiones fueron decepcionantes y la jugada se volvió a repetir en Switch. Qué pena.
  23. ZangBang
    Oct 24, 2022
    3
    36/100
    Pokémon X marks the beginning of Pokémon's 3D era, and the game takes advantage of that with more cinematic shots, the introduction of character customization and a feature that after almost 20 years of franchise finally allows players to pet and feed their Pokémon, leading to the most immersive Pokémon experience yet. Ironically enough, X is also the least interesting Pokémon    36/100
    Pokémon X marks the beginning of Pokémon's 3D era, and the game takes advantage of that with more cinematic shots, the introduction of character customization and a feature that after almost 20 years of franchise finally allows players to pet and feed their Pokémon, leading to the most immersive Pokémon experience yet. Ironically enough, X is also the least interesting Pokémon adventure since Red and Blue, with a storyline full of the same plotpoints that the series has been recycling since the third generation, lacking the character depth of the fifth generation or the mythological depth of the other ones. Kalos lacks the defined identity of the previous regions, being thematically less focused, and yet the journey through it remains decently enjoyable to its grandiose cities and enchating towns immersed in a naturally and artistically luxurious aura emphasized by its orchestral, regal musical pieces. Megaevolutions attempt at revitalizing the repetitive core gameplay formula, but the novelty of it quickly wores off since only a handful of Pokémon can benefit from it, but especially because the game is so insultingly easy that you'll never really need to Megaevolve any of your Pokémon, leaving the repetitive formula of the series devoid of the challenge that made it worthwhile. Level Design, although visually creative, is significantly less deep than the previous games, with an extremely streamlined map structure that rarely gives any meaningful explorative freedom. All of this is aggravated by a meager postgame content that doesn't offer anything significant.    … Expand
  24. 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
  25. Sinnoh-best
    Sep 29, 2022
    10
    While not perfect, I love it!!! As my 1st Pokemon game the nostalgia in here! A great game!
  26. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    7
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  27. 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
  28. GDsReviews
    May 27, 2022
    1
    Pokemon X and Y are absurdly easy and hollow games, and was shocked by how easy they were to beat. These games introduce the first new type since Gen 2 in Fairy, and the Mega Evolutions that combined upend 5 generations of continuous and logical improvements to the mechanics of the games. After doing an easy blitzkrieg through the game, it then grinds to a complete halt with nothing elsePokemon X and Y are absurdly easy and hollow games, and was shocked by how easy they were to beat. These games introduce the first new type since Gen 2 in Fairy, and the Mega Evolutions that combined upend 5 generations of continuous and logical improvements to the mechanics of the games. After doing an easy blitzkrieg through the game, it then grinds to a complete halt with nothing else to do for the most part. Only thing great about this game was the soundtrack.… Expand
  29. BaldursThones
    Apr 15, 2022
    6
    This game is a decent pokemon game and it introduces fairy types and one of my favourite legendries. There is a lack of end game content though when catching legendries.
  30. 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.
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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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