Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team

 DS
Metascore
62

Mixed or average reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 34
  3. Negative: 5 out of 34
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  1. GameShark
    100
    The lesson here is that just because the license is for kids, the game doesn't have to be. There’s a reason this sort of gameplay has been around for over 25 years: it works, whether you’re a green squirrel or an @. And Pokemon Mystery Dungeon is the game to prove it.
  2. eToychest
    93
    With a decent story, interesting play mechanics, and a novel link/rescue system, it’s hard not to recommend this title for DS owners looking for a good RPG fix, especially since it’s got considerable longevity as well.
  3. 1UP
    85
    You won't find a better handheld RPG so fitting for bite-size moments of play, and those cute 'n' marketable pocket monsters are only the icing on the cake.
  5. GameBrink
    83
    Graphically the DS version is only slightly better, but nothing that you will even notice unless you put them side by side. The one crucial advantage that the DS version holds over the GBA one is that it sounds much better. [JPN Import]
  6. Armchair Empire
    80
    Overall, it’s a satisfying Pokémon romp. The perspective is a little different but the addictive turn-based battles and exploration are in full effect and still lots of fun.
  7. GameSpy
    80
    It may confuse some and frustrate others, but its addictive nature should keep you hooked until you learn to appreciate the art of the dungeon crawl.
  8. Nintendo Power
    80
    Mystery Dungeon is not perfect, but its robust and original aspects form a game more solid than many expected. [Nov. 2006, p.86]
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  9. Deeko
    75
    With it's focus on dungeon crawling, this is a diversion that you'll want to return to again and again — and believe me, there are a lot of Pokemon waiting to be rescued!

Awards & Rankings

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#58 Best DS Game of 2006
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#5 Most Discussed DS Game of 2006
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#3 Most Shared DS Game of 2006

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 195 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 143 out of 195
  2. Mixed: 37 out of 195
  3. Negative: 15 out of 195
  1. ItsRaininMen
    Jun 20, 2013
    10
    A great game! A wide variety of Pokemon that you can have on your team, a fun story, fun side-stories, lots of places to explore! It'sA great game! A wide variety of Pokemon that you can have on your team, a fun story, fun side-stories, lots of places to explore! It's challenging enough to keep you busy and entertained, but not so challenging that you get angry and frustrated and give up. I honestly cannot think of any ways this game could have been made better. Heavily recommended!… Full Review »
  2. Chammy
    Feb 2, 2013
    6
    The story is really nice and the game is fun. However the interminable dungeons become repetitive after a while and when you die and have toThe story is really nice and the game is fun. However the interminable dungeons become repetitive after a while and when you die and have to restart at the beginning it gets frustrating.… Full Review »
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    Nov 11, 2015
    9
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