Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky

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  • Summary: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky is the newest installment in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon video game series. The game expands on the fun found in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness. Players be a Pokémon and team up with aPokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky is the newest installment in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon video game series. The game expands on the fun found in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness. Players be a Pokémon and team up with a partner Pokémon. Together the two set out on an adventure of exploration and discovery, ultimately saving the world from destruction. With additional Pokémon to be, new “Special Episodes” and enhanced communication features, this is a grand adventure with a moving story and stunning finale. This game is a great starting point for players to enter the world of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon and for returning players to discover even more secrets. [Nintendo]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 26
  3. Negative: 9 out of 26
  1. GameDaily
    100
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  2. 9Lives
    68
    If you can’t handle Pokémon, stay away from this one. Same goes for those who have Explorers of Time and / or Explorers of Darkness, because there’s not much added value in this Explorers of Sky. Diehard fans will enjoy themselves and if you have missed the previous titles, then Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky will offer you a tasteful dungeon crawler in a Pokémon jacket.
  3. NZGamer
    60
    Explorers of Sky is a bizarre mix of child-like presentation with hardcore gameplay mechanics which have long since been abandoned by most other hardcore games. It's simultaneously simple and obtuse, easy and challenging.
  4. GamePro
    50
    Explorers of the Sky proves one thing: Pokemon's a fantastic classic RPG, but it still doesn't work as a dungeon crawler.
  5. Everyeye.it
    50
    Completely useless for those who have played one of the other 2 versions, quite futile for other players. Just for Pocket Monsters fans.
  6. Gaming Age
    42
    The story isn't interesting enough to keep you involved, and the gameplay doesn't elevate past mashing attacks for combat. All together, it's a disappointing title, and not one that I suggest checking out.
  7. Modojo
    40
    There's barely any new content to sift through in this third chapter, and most of it fails to impress. Nintendo needs to rejuvenate this brand or scuttle it entirely. We're sick of going through dungeons. Show us something new.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 143 out of 152
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 152
  3. Negative: 6 out of 152
  1. Dracoshi
    Mar 3, 2019
    10
    I will NEVER understand the poor reviews this masterpiece of a game received at its launch. It has been almost a decade since it released, andI will NEVER understand the poor reviews this masterpiece of a game received at its launch. It has been almost a decade since it released, and it is still my favourite game of all time. I can replay it endlessly, and always get the same huge amount of enjoyment from it every time.

    Story: This is where the game truly shines. The plot/story is honestly incredible. I can't even put into words how the story of this game made me feel. There's so many big moments and plot twists and the build-up to the ending (and the ending itself) are absolute roller-coasters. This game stands out to me as one of the best stories I've ever seen in my life.

    Music: The music/soundtrack is also fantastic; I find myself listening to it frequently even after all these years. Sometimes during the game I'll stop progressing because I want to sit and listen to the music, which shows how amazing it is.

    Gameplay: Although the gameplay is unusual and takes a small amount of time to get used to, it becomes very enjoyable and offers a very unique RPG experience.

    Characters: I never thought a Pokemon game would create some of the most interesting, diverse, unique characters I've ever seen. The character development for both main and side characters is incredible. This is another area where the game is just perfect.

    Content: The amount of content in this game is huge. The main story takes me - on average - around 25 - 30 hours, although this could be much higher if you enjoy exploring everything the game has to offer. There's also a very long post-game, which could easily boost your playtime to over 100 hours. I've played through the game at least ten times, and yet I still find things I haven't done before in every playthrough.

    Art-style: The graphics/art-style, although pixelated, is beautiful. The sprites of the characters and the backgrounds and the pixel arts are just so full of character, and suit the style of the game perfectly. I really wish the newer Pokemon Mystery Dungeon games kept this art-style.

    Overall, I cannot emphasise enough how incredible this game is. It is so so so underrated and honestly a gem. Almost everything in the game is perfect. This game - for me - ranks far above the main-series Pokemon games, and ranks far above the other spin-off games. This truly is the pinnacle of Pokemon.    … Expand
  2. Darklycan51
    Dec 8, 2013
    10
    This is the most UNDERRATED game in modern gaming history.
    This is the most UNDERRATED game in modern gaming history.
    This is the most    This is the most UNDERRATED game in modern gaming history.
    This is the most UNDERRATED game in modern gaming history.
    This is the most UNDERRATED game in modern gaming history.
    This is the most UNDERRATED game in modern gaming history.
    This is the most UNDERRATED game in modern gaming history.    … Expand
  4. Meta-Dracul
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    If you are a fan of Pokémon, dungeon crawlers, or want an amazing story with a memorable soundtrack to match than this is the game for you!If you are a fan of Pokémon, dungeon crawlers, or want an amazing story with a memorable soundtrack to match than this is the game for you! The gameplay is fun as you navigate through dungeons with each floor unlike the previous one. And with the massive amount of pokemon you can become and pair up with at the start it creates a limitless amount of combinations making each play through different from the last. This is among one of the best games not only in the Pokémon series but on the DS.… Expand
  5. NegaMega
    Feb 10, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ¡Es una Joya!
    ¡es Devon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    … Expand
  6. Fury72888hshu
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    10/10 masterpiece, I dont care what the critic said, their reviews and claims are invalid when they didnt even play half of the game before10/10 masterpiece, I dont care what the critic said, their reviews and claims are invalid when they didnt even play half of the game before reviewing its. **** them, **** those negative critic reviews, especially IGN, and that why kids, you should never trust critic reviews.

    The Story: Freaking masterpiece, especially when you beat the main story and then realize there are more story that actually make the main story even more make sense. Nice Job Chunsoft!

    The Graphic: its a NDS Pokémon games, what did you expect beside 8 bits? not like I care about graphic or something idk

    The Gameplay: People might said that the Mystery Dungeon format is kinda grinding and confusing and I gotta partially agree with that, but not with Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, trust me I have played Chocobo Mysterious Dungeon and holy **** that make PMD fell like heaven.

    The Music: The Best of The Best, Chunsoft really did a good job on this. like 10/10 is definitely not enough for the music. Nah not even 20/10    … Expand
  7. JohnSmith
    Nov 19, 2009
    9
    The Mystery Dungeon series has never done well in America, but this Pokemon title is truly fun to play.
  8. Grumos
    Oct 18, 2022
    0
    Probablemente la saga mas infravalorada de la historia. Nunca antes he visto una desproporción tan grande entre el amor dedicado a un juego yProbablemente la saga mas infravalorada de la historia. Nunca antes he visto una desproporción tan grande entre el amor dedicado a un juego y su nota.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#1 Most Discussed DS Game of 2009
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#3 Most Shared DS Game of 2009