Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky

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  1. Xolam
    Sep 30, 2019
    10
    Ive played hunderds of games in my life and this game excells so much in music and story. The artstyle is fantastic and fits the music so well. The added episodes compared to explorers of time is insane and didn't disappoint. The game has such a unique charm and the gameplay can still get challening.

    I think that it's a godlike game, especially if you play it as a kid.
  2. Muyatalaya
    Oct 19, 2019
    9
    Este no me parece solo el mejor juego de la saga mundo misterioso sino que el mejor juego en cuanto a historia de pokémon,el apartado artistico me parece precioso de los mejores de la ds,la jugabilidad es simpe y llanamente perfecta,la historia para mi es el major acierto del juego con partes de estas que me han hecho llorar y por ultimo la banda sonora simplemente increíble.
    Exploradores    Este no me parece solo el mejor juego de la saga mundo misterioso sino que el mejor juego en cuanto a historia de pokémon,el apartado artistico me parece precioso de los mejores de la ds,la jugabilidad es simpe y llanamente perfecta,la historia para mi es el major acierto del juego con partes de estas que me han hecho llorar y por ultimo la banda sonora simplemente increíble.
    Exploradores del cielo me parece el mejor juego que no es de la linia principal un obligatorio del catalogo de la gran nintendo ds.    … Expand
  3. SoLongGayBowsah
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    This is by far the greatest Pokémon game of all time. This is also the greatest Pokémon game that will ever be. Explorers of Sky is the definitive mystery dungeon game, offering extra content over the previous pair of games while refining everything.

    The story of the mystery dungeon games was always a strong point but this game goes out of its way to create the most memorable story told    This is by far the greatest Pokémon game of all time. This is also the greatest Pokémon game that will ever be. Explorers of Sky is the definitive mystery dungeon game, offering extra content over the previous pair of games while refining everything.

    The story of the mystery dungeon games was always a strong point but this game goes out of its way to create the most memorable story told from the Pokémon universe. The soundtrack features over 6 hours of memorable works that bring the areas to life. Gameplay is a fun mix of recruiting Pokémon and using the many items and moves to work through all obstacles. Artwork keeps the classic Pokémon charm and the Pokémon show a lot more expression than the other titles. Overall I’m forced to give this game a perfect 10/10 simply due to the fact that it excels at absolutely everything it set out to do.through    … Expand
  4. Metagrass
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    This game is brilliant and it's absolutely criminal the review score is so low. Amazing story, great characters extremely fun and rewarding gameplay that requires careful thinking and planning to succeed in. Although I love this game it takes way to long to get into, there is a very lengthy intro that I can see putting people off the games. If you can deal with that though, there is a goodThis game is brilliant and it's absolutely criminal the review score is so low. Amazing story, great characters extremely fun and rewarding gameplay that requires careful thinking and planning to succeed in. Although I love this game it takes way to long to get into, there is a very lengthy intro that I can see putting people off the games. If you can deal with that though, there is a good chance this will be the best game you ever play.… Expand
  5. jackspedicey05
    Apr 23, 2020
    10
    This game is SO GOOD! If you’re debating on whether or not to get this game, GET IT! It’s my favorite game of all time and I’ve put in a collective 350 hours in the game on 3 separate playthroughs, it was that good I had to play it 3 times, and there’s a lot if post game content, even after defeating a certain dark-type Pokémon, there’s still stuff to do, which admittedly isn’t as good asThis game is SO GOOD! If you’re debating on whether or not to get this game, GET IT! It’s my favorite game of all time and I’ve put in a collective 350 hours in the game on 3 separate playthroughs, it was that good I had to play it 3 times, and there’s a lot if post game content, even after defeating a certain dark-type Pokémon, there’s still stuff to do, which admittedly isn’t as good as the rest of the game, but it’s nice that it’s there. The story is where the game shines, normally in a Pokémon game,the story isn’t something to write home about, but in this game, it’s one of the best stories I’ve ever heard. I won’t spoil anything, but there are MAJOR twists in the game, and just overall it’s the most in-depth story you’ll get from a Pokémon game, spin off or not. Now, admitedly, the gameplay isn’t all that good, its’s ok, sometimes you really just want to get some text from the characters a mystery, sometimes you don’t knowgoing to be the last,… Expand
  6. Kiraki1120
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    Really underrated game and one of the best game I played for now. This game is a real masterpiece for me, with a great gameplay, music and story especially. Dungeons games like this game can be boring to some people, but for me, it was enjoyable and fun to play without being too repetitive. There was also lot of strategies, lot of content compared to Darkness and Time, plus the story wasReally underrated game and one of the best game I played for now. This game is a real masterpiece for me, with a great gameplay, music and story especially. Dungeons games like this game can be boring to some people, but for me, it was enjoyable and fun to play without being too repetitive. There was also lot of strategies, lot of content compared to Darkness and Time, plus the story was probably the best story from a Pokemon game. The end was really overwhelming and surprising to me. Post game was really interesting too!… Expand
  7. Rare289
    Dec 10, 2019
    10
    This game is an absolute delight. If you already played either Explorers of Time or Darkness, then you kind of know the story, but the extra stuff the game throws in, including extra story content, makes this the must have pokemon mystery dungeon game. I've played every single Pokemon Mystery Dungeon game and I'll always come back to this one when I want to have fun and enjoy a wonderfulThis game is an absolute delight. If you already played either Explorers of Time or Darkness, then you kind of know the story, but the extra stuff the game throws in, including extra story content, makes this the must have pokemon mystery dungeon game. I've played every single Pokemon Mystery Dungeon game and I'll always come back to this one when I want to have fun and enjoy a wonderful story with wonderful characters. Seriously, don't listen to the critic scores for this. The fact that it is under an 80 never ceases to dumbfound me.… Expand
  8. Guay
    Feb 17, 2020
    10
    Un joc increïble!! Una història molt entretinguda, uns personatjes molt carismàtics,i una dificultat acceptable per un joc de Pokémon.
  9. Gomi234
    Jan 12, 2020
    10
    Underrated game, simply underrated. A really incredible game with an awesome soundtrack and an awesome story
  10. fanmadeendings
    Feb 15, 2022
    9
    Best story in a pokemon game, memorable charcters, charming graphics, outstanding music and, unfortunately, a gameplay that isn't for everyone. To me, it's the best pokemon game ever.
  11. Kamui_SSBU
    Mar 9, 2020
    10
    This game is so amazing. The Soundtrack was great to listen to during levels, The storytelling was amazing and interesting to follow along to. There is so much Character development between you and your partner, The game isn't too easy but not too difficult to complete, The Selection of Pokemon that you have is better than the selection in the first mystery dungeon games, The level designThis game is so amazing. The Soundtrack was great to listen to during levels, The storytelling was amazing and interesting to follow along to. There is so much Character development between you and your partner, The game isn't too easy but not too difficult to complete, The Selection of Pokemon that you have is better than the selection in the first mystery dungeon games, The level design is really good and The personality test is back and it's better than ever. 10/10 game, Best in the series… Expand
  12. Twilwind
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    The music is so brilliant and the storyline is so moving that its low graphic and somewhat repetitive gameplay don't matter.
  13. Beth1998
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    A very underrated game that deserves much more score. The story is so great that made me cry in the end!
  14. Nohri
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    I will never understand why critics hate this franchise so much, a heartfelt story that brought me to tears multiple times, fun dungeons to explore and combat that is as interesting as you make it, if all you want to do is mash the attack button, yeah its boring and grindy like when I played darkness as a kid, but when you start using items and learning what each move does suddenly yourI will never understand why critics hate this franchise so much, a heartfelt story that brought me to tears multiple times, fun dungeons to explore and combat that is as interesting as you make it, if all you want to do is mash the attack button, yeah its boring and grindy like when I played darkness as a kid, but when you start using items and learning what each move does suddenly your options are much larger and every single enemy becomes a wide array of options, do you just use the basic attack to conserve PP on strong moves for tougher enemies at he cost of face tanking damage, do you use a ranged move to snipe the enemy or nuke them with a strong melee attack? Do you build your team mates with strong melee attacks for bosses and if they get separated from you (admittedly too often due to the AI sometimes it wants to do its own thing and make you watch "Terry the Tangela's misadventures" tm) or have ranged attacks they can use to support in most encounters from behind you or to the side of your group because FRIENDLY FIRE IS A THING IN A POKEMON GAME (although the ai will never attack you unless it has the confused status, it will just limit range compared to other attacks that have a more limited range overall but can bypass allies)
    I could go on for ages about the intricacies that open up as you progress such as linking moves to happen simultaneously for extra combo potentials but that would take too long, play this game, its one of my favourite games from my childhood and probably my fourth favourite pokemon game behind pt, hgss and bw1    … Expand
  15. ExplorersOfTime
    Apr 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well, I will say the rating on this game is the only reason I made an account. This game is great, story, gameplay, everything is great with this game… Expand
  16. TIE-Defender
    Mar 10, 2023
    10
    IGNORE THE CRITICS JUST PLAY IT

    From the art style to the ost to the intriguing plot. This game tells a story about personal development, sacrifice and friendship like few other games can. Oh, and the gameplay is lit too.
  17. Raed2001
    Oct 12, 2020
    10
    Great Game, had a lot of fun!
    Cool story, epic dungeons and a lot to explore!
  18. 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! 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 throughIf 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
  19. Lucario_Wiz101
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Here's the long and the short. This is THE best of the Mystery Dungeon franchise. While Pokemon Spin-Offs are never well received by critics, see how this game essentially got review bombed by them all those years ago.
    If you think that you are a fan of Pokemon, please play this.
    If you're a fan of Dungeon Crawlers, please play this. If you're a fan of mystery, please play this. If you    Here's the long and the short. This is THE best of the Mystery Dungeon franchise. While Pokemon Spin-Offs are never well received by critics, see how this game essentially got review bombed by them all those years ago.
    If you think that you are a fan of Pokemon, please play this.
    If you're a fan of Dungeon Crawlers, please play this.
    If you're a fan of mystery, please play this.
    If you like comedy you'll have laughs from character interactions.

    I cannot give high enough praise to this game, this is the greatest, if not very close to the greatest, of all time in the medium of video games. Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE needs to experience this game. It was compelling 11 years ago when I first got this copy. It's still good today when I casually beat the game at various speeds. If you want to play an Explorers game, this is the definitive edition. Time and Darkness are good. But the few unique dungeons as well as the extra additional content surrounding them is worth it.    … Expand
  20. mindbubbls
    Nov 26, 2022
    10
    This game improves on Explorers of Time and Darkness in almost every way, and is one of my favorite Pokémon games of all time.

    Graphics: The game uses sprites for its visuals, and they’re very colorful and expressive. Gameplay: The game is a rouge like dungeon crawler, with randomized dungeons. The game can get repetitive relatively quickly because of it. It also starts out pretty    This game improves on Explorers of Time and Darkness in almost every way, and is one of my favorite Pokémon games of all time.

    Graphics: The game uses sprites for its visuals, and they’re very colorful and expressive.

    Gameplay: The game is a rouge like dungeon crawler, with randomized dungeons. The game can get repetitive relatively quickly because of it. It also starts out pretty easy, but actually starts to get really hard in the later half of the game, and there’s some postgame dungeons that are RIDICULOUSLY hard to the point where you would need to rely almost entirely on luck to beat them. There are some rpg elements in the game such as the standard Pokémon moves and items from the main series of Pokémon games.

    Story: The premise of the story is you are a human who has turned into a Pokémon and has no memory of how it happened. Time is stopping everywhere and you and your partner have to find a way to stop it.

    The story is one of the deepest stories I’ve every seen in a Pokémon game, and in my opinion is even better than the mainline games. The story can get pretty sad at times and may or may not make you cry. You can beat the main story in about 20 to 22hours long, but then there’s actually a lengthy post game story that’s REALLY good and is almost a full game in itself, and is about 10 hours or so long depending on the amount of retries you do. Not to mention this version of the game has 5 special episodes that weren’t in Darkness and Time, and they’re focusing on other characters in the game’s story. These can easily add yet another 8 hours to the game on average. And if you’re into completionism, be prepared to have playtime reach the 100+ hours mark. Mine is about 254 hours and I STILL haven’t gotten everything.

    Sound and music: The music is really catchy, and most dungeons have their own themes, with a few repeats hear and there. Most bosses have the same theme, but some are exclusive to specific bosses, and I think they’re all catchy, especially the final boss before the credits roll. When you beat the game, you unlock the jukebox so that you can listen to pretty much any song in the game.

    You should really get this game on the DS, if you’re willing to spend the money anyway since the ds games are worth some money now. So you can get them on the WiiU virtual shop, or just emulate it if you have nothing else to play on, but the game is totally worth it.    … Expand
  21. Felixel
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    This is the best pokemon game, the perfect game, but the end of the game have too much water
  22. Epicscout548
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    Do not talk trash about the game its 10/10 5 stars
    You need to play it ok try it boi
  23. Jeshuan
    Sep 29, 2020
    10
    Basically, the most fun, enjoyable and underrated game in the whole time. I would highly recommend this to someone that really likes this old style game.
  24. hector_bcn98
    Nov 7, 2022
    9
    El mundo misterioso definitivo de Pokémon. Mejoraba e incluía más contenido que Tiempo y Oscuridad, además de ofrecer la mayor cantidad de horas de todos. El más completo hasta la fecha si te apetecía volver a pasar por caja, claro.
  25. LeopardBunny
    Jan 13, 2021
    9
    You've all heard by now if you've looked at this thread for more than 2 seconds or ever met a PMD fan once in your entire life that PMD Sky is an absolute masterpiece of a game that trumps even the main series' Pokemon BW/BW2 and Platinum as the best Pokemon game to date. But why exactly?

    THIS REVIEW CONTAINS MODERATE SPOILERS FOR BOTH EXPLORERS AND RESCUE TEAM. Spoiler box is left    You've all heard by now if you've looked at this thread for more than 2 seconds or ever met a PMD fan once in your entire life that PMD Sky is an absolute masterpiece of a game that trumps even the main series' Pokemon BW/BW2 and Platinum as the best Pokemon game to date. But why exactly?

    THIS REVIEW CONTAINS MODERATE SPOILERS FOR BOTH EXPLORERS AND RESCUE TEAM. Spoiler box is left unchecked for those who aren't totally sold and want to know what the hype is about, since the Metacritic spoiler function has no sort of visible tagline section for spoilered posts.

    Well to begin with... the first games, Rescue Team, were very much an experiment. What exactly did it mean to be a Pokemon game? While a lot of people still liked it, including myself, it was very much testing the waters back then and was painfully slow-paced at times. One of the things they tested though was giving players something they had been asking for since forever: a darker, more mature story. While nothing particularly groundbreaking or complex, Rescue Team wasn't afraid to throw punches. The entire town gets turned against you, your previous partner Pokemon sacrificed herself and now haunts your dreams... it gets dark at times.

    PMD: Explorers of Sky takes this energy and runs with it, with a much more detailed story than before. Right off the bat, it's implied that your partner has anxiety issues, and possibly depression. Despite this, they still have dreams, and your sudden appearance sparks a bit of hope in them. You recover their stolen treasure and form a team together. From there, you stop Drowzee, a child kidnapper and probable metaphor for pedophiles, get mobbed by a Manectric gang like a pack of wild animals, you find time itself is grindng to a halt, and despite all the warnings that they're the last line of defense... someone steals a Time Gear, setting in motion a rapid decline. At one point you're thrown in a literal stockade in a dying future, sentenced to execution death-by-1000-cuts style. Yet there are just as many light-hearted or otherwise sweet moments. Your guildmates bring you leftovers from dinner after you've been unjustly punished for a major screw-up, spearheaded by the biggest eater, of all people. There's a touching moment with the joke baddies, Team Skull, at one point. All the while, you've been bonding with your fellow guildmates, and of course your partner. You help them face their fears, taking leaps of faith and trust in ways they never would've without you. They've come to rely on you in a way that the partner of Rescue Team never quite did. After everything you go through together, both positive and negative, as a team, as a guild... as partners... the emotional beats feel earned far more than they do in any other Pokemon game. It made me cry more than even Undertale could manage, or any other game I've played. Niagara Falls, Frankie angel. How every single critic managed to miss all this is beyond me.

    Artwise, it's very pretty. The artstyle invokes the feel of an aged paper map with its tanned watercolor-esque color scheme. The character sprites are cute as heck. The portraits are expressive, moves look nice considering the size, all in all very sharp and distinct. In certain cutscenes, the art looks dare I say stunning. Fogbound Lake in particular is of special note.

    Musically, it's one of my all-time favorite soundtracks. In a similar way to Toby Fox, it tends to reuse motifs to tie things together, with one of the most important being the Time Gear motif, with a few others including a fairly heavily remixed return of a motif from Rescue Team's Sky Tower within the various final dungeons. The songs also fit very well within not only the context of the dungeon itself, but often with the story as a whole up to that point, and when you get to the end, the visuals, music, and story all feel like they're simultaneously reaching a perfect emotional crescendo. All of it foretells of tragedy yet to come.

    I will say, though, despite everything else being so exceptional... gameplay is probably the weakest aspect. Not necessarily bad, but nothing revolutionary. It's standard Pokemon combat adapted to a turn-based dungeon crawler format. Keep track of your hunger, bring healing supplies and projectiles, fight feral Pokemon. Standard missions are random and get a bit redundant, though outlaws were a great addition that basically serve as minibosses you can fight instead of the usual fetch quests. You can also bring up to four missions into a dungeon at a time, so take on some easy quests, fight a miniboss or two, head back home with a bit of money and a job well done. Treasure Chests are also a cool feature, though Exclusive Items take so much effort to make that they're usually more of a collectible than something you'd actually risk losing in a dungeon.

    All in all, an unforgettable experience if you're okay with gameplay being a means to an end.    … Expand
  26. JonathanUnova
    Jan 17, 2021
    10
    This is the best game of all time. What more do I need to say? The gameplay may not be everyone's favourite, but every other aspect (story, music, atmosphere) is OUTSTANDING! A true masterpiece!
  27. ImNormal
    Feb 20, 2021
    10
    Let me get it straight. This is the most underrated Pokemon game ever , also THE best pokemon game

    Where do i start ? The story , it's beautiful , it's well-writen , it's just emotional . On top of that, you got 5 side story about side and other major character. What game does that ? What game ? Play the game with no knowing about the story and enjoy it , i swear it will make you cry    Let me get it straight. This is the most underrated Pokemon game ever , also THE best pokemon game

    Where do i start ? The story , it's beautiful , it's well-writen , it's just emotional . On top of that, you got 5 side story about side and other major character. What game does that ? What game ? Play the game with no knowing about the story and enjoy it , i swear it will make you cry

    Come to the gameplay . This game is RPG , but i really don't feel it was RPG game . You have many options , inventory , running to heal , or fight , and because of those elements , it is strategic. I know RNG in this game is very bad but it make the game harder and more enjoyable imo . It's like the mainline game , where the NPC can crit you 2-3 times a row , or 100% accuracy hit with 70% move lol.

    Come to the charm , i feel so much . You are a pokemon . not a human control pokemon , thats a first . Second , character are relatable , the extra dialogue in this game is so much that make the game feel... alive . I don't know what you thinking but man , the CAPSLOCK dialga and plakia make me laugh so hard. Also there is avatar expression for the main character and partner which is addon story a lot.

    The music... Just enjoy by yourself , i can't express how good the music is. Also hearing by yourself is better than seeing review , right ? Come check that game ost.

    With all elements , this is THE BEST pokemon game and nothing can rival PMD sky. Get the game like right now    … Expand
  28. HazelBlair
    Apr 5, 2021
    9
    Not for everyone as the game can get a bit repetitive, but for those who like this style of game, it's one of the best games ever made.
  29. Creedos
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    A true and underrated masterpiece.
    Emotional Soundtrack.
    Npcs that truely feel like people with different personalities and a really good Story that ties everything together.
  30. polishedrelish
    Jun 5, 2023
    10
    This game's critic scores are the biggest injustice in media reviewing history. Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Sky is a game like no other, with truckloads of content, amazing gameplay, a wonderful story, and timeless visuals. The Roguelike dungeon crawling might seem repetitive, but the jobs that increase your exploration rank and the wide array of recruitable Pokemon will keep youThis game's critic scores are the biggest injustice in media reviewing history. Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Sky is a game like no other, with truckloads of content, amazing gameplay, a wonderful story, and timeless visuals. The Roguelike dungeon crawling might seem repetitive, but the jobs that increase your exploration rank and the wide array of recruitable Pokemon will keep you coming back well after you've finished the game. The different dungeons also offer a good degree of challenge, especially the ones late in the story and in the post-game. The story is gripping and builds itself up rather than dropping all the action right at the end, with memorable characters and a great soundtrack. If you ever get the chance to play this game, I can't recommend it enough… Expand
  31. Fioag
    May 6, 2021
    9
    The critics must be out of their minds if they think this game deserves a 54. Pokemon mystery dungeon is a great series and Explorers of Sky is, in my opinion, it`s absolute best entry. Great story, great game play and a ton of items to collect and places to explore. Definetly worth checking out. Easily one of my top 5 favorite games.
  32. Marzz
    Jun 9, 2021
    9
    It's quite obvious the professional reviewers were short on time to play this title. I don't blame them; their job is to blast through games without much second thought and then cobble a review together, but their reviews are bs.

    Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Sky is a very fun diversion from the pokemon formula, containing a genuinely compelling and emotional story, (a feat for pokemon    It's quite obvious the professional reviewers were short on time to play this title. I don't blame them; their job is to blast through games without much second thought and then cobble a review together, but their reviews are bs.

    Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Sky is a very fun diversion from the pokemon formula, containing a genuinely compelling and emotional story, (a feat for pokemon games,) a super fun, although at times, too difficult gameplay loop, (also a feat for pokemon games,) and a STELLAR soundtrack. There is enough content in the post game to engage you for three times as long as the main campaign. The story of PMDeos jumps into actual mature topics like loss and what I can only describe as "would the world be better off if we didn't exist?" I won't go too into detail to avoid spoilers.

    Take this from someone who HATES pokemon: Easily the best pokemon game of all time, and a great game on its own merits, scratching my top ten. It's not for everyone, but I highly recommend it.    … Expand
  33. AltKreation
    Jul 3, 2021
    10
    So incredible. When you're a hardcore fan, you're a hardcore fan. The pixel art is simple but full of charm and character. The dungeon crawling elements are so full of risk, strategy, and challenge as you get further into the game. The sound track will stick with you for years, and the story is a truly epic saga.

    A beautiful game that I'll hold close to my heart forever.
  34. Paps69
    Jan 5, 2023
    10
    The most underrated game in history, the plot is just the best, the characters are well structured
  35. PokemonGerman
    Feb 18, 2022
    10
    If you like Pokémon, Dungeon crawler, rogue likes or just good music and a good story, then you should play this game. Fun stylistic pixel-art with a lot of effort put into it, incredible music and a story that starts slow but gets really good. It has a long and enjoyable main game and a long post game. The main game is decently hard, but most people should be able to go through it withIf you like Pokémon, Dungeon crawler, rogue likes or just good music and a good story, then you should play this game. Fun stylistic pixel-art with a lot of effort put into it, incredible music and a story that starts slow but gets really good. It has a long and enjoyable main game and a long post game. The main game is decently hard, but most people should be able to go through it with only a few deaths, while some optional dungeons and the post game challenges everything you know. This is a must play for any DS owner.… Expand
  36. Dewom
    Apr 9, 2022
    10
    No comprendo las notas de los críticos en los juegos de Mundo Misterioso, pero especialmente en este....¿UNA MEDIA DE 5'5? Absolutamente fuera de lugar.

    Empezando por lo malo, este juego mantiene algunos de los aspectos más molestos de la entrega anterior en cuanto a mecánicas y exceso de farmeo para realizar estrategias interesantes. Quitando eso, para mi es el mejor juego de    No comprendo las notas de los críticos en los juegos de Mundo Misterioso, pero especialmente en este....¿UNA MEDIA DE 5'5? Absolutamente fuera de lugar.

    Empezando por lo malo, este juego mantiene algunos de los aspectos más molestos de la entrega anterior en cuanto a mecánicas y exceso de farmeo para realizar estrategias interesantes.

    Quitando eso, para mi es el mejor juego de Pokemon, period. Tenemos que tener en cuenta que estos juegos se hacen especialmente para un público joven, así que 100% van a tener elementos de historia infantiles de vez en cuando...pero madre mía, la historia. SImplemente increible, todos personajes, los diseños de escenarios, el pixel art, los plottwists, la inmensa cantidad de post game...OJALÁ, OJALÁ este juego reciba un DX en un futuro...porque de mejorar en los aspectos menos pulidos y anticuados de sus mecánicas, para mi sería de los mejores juegos que he jugado. SImplemente increible y probablemente el último juego realmente potente de la saga.    … Expand
  37. zemzem
    Apr 9, 2022
    10
    Professional game critics judge a game from the point of view of someone who has played nearly every game on the market. That's why they like to complain that this game is bad and redundant. Of course it is not worth you money if you already played "Explorers of Time / Darkness", it is essentially the same. But for itself, it's actually great, and I went through numerous phases ofProfessional game critics judge a game from the point of view of someone who has played nearly every game on the market. That's why they like to complain that this game is bad and redundant. Of course it is not worth you money if you already played "Explorers of Time / Darkness", it is essentially the same. But for itself, it's actually great, and I went through numerous phases of addiction and withdrawal with this game.

    The gameplay loop in itself is so addictive that I spent almost 100 hours playing, although you can beat it in much less time. Even after beating it, there's lots of content. I personally went on a quest to recruit all legendary Pokémons to my team, and there's a lot of them. Exploring the dungeons is much fun, and the items are very creative. You just can't stop, playing (in-game) day after day. The soundtrack is purely amazing, especially when you fight against criminals. The graphics are the peak of old school pixel art.

    The obvious crown jewel of this game is Treasure Town. The game (outside the dungeons) is just oozing with charm. Everything feels so cute and lovely, and you'll instantly fall in love with the characters. Spinda's Café is even better than the café in Animal Crossing, you just have to watch the owner mix a drink. The story is good average, but for Nintendo games, it's outstanding.    … Expand
  38. ZangBang
    Feb 6, 2023
    4
    It barely attempts to improve the terribly repetitive exploration loop with only a few, meagre new features, once again leaving only the survival mechanics and rewarding strategy to engage the player, although the challenge is noticeably less thrilling than the previous game's. The story remains simplistic but improved drastically, as a cast of endearing characters unravels the mysteriesIt barely attempts to improve the terribly repetitive exploration loop with only a few, meagre new features, once again leaving only the survival mechanics and rewarding strategy to engage the player, although the challenge is noticeably less thrilling than the previous game's. The story remains simplistic but improved drastically, as a cast of endearing characters unravels the mysteries behind an artistically vibrant, whimsical world balancing nicely humour, heartfelt emotion and dramatic pathos.… Expand
  39. Alphonsokurukuc
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    This the peak Pokemon game. Superb story that extends even more than the 'main plot', Has all the Pokemon right before unova
  40. AnxiousMike
    Sep 19, 2022
    10
    Don't listen to the critics. This game is an underrated masterpiece. I don't want to spoiler anything but everything will lead to a scene that is going to you cry for sure. If you haven't played it yet, please do!
  41. Skuty
    Jun 22, 2023
    10
    Please remake,
    Please remake,
    Please remake,
    Please remake,
    Please remake.
  42. Spered
    Feb 28, 2023
    10
    My favorite game ever.
    You don't need a review, just know that the characters are better than each other.
    Manly tears T.T
  43. SirFake
    Dec 1, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This Game is truly something Else. When i First started to play Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of the sky i was very sceptical. I had to Restart the game several times, because my Team was unable to even clear the first Dungeon, hence the difficulty. And to be completely honest with you, the gameplay mechanics are fine, as a dungeon crawler the game works really well. But what I couldn’t tolerate throughout my playthrough was the sheer unfairness of the dungeons. Its an interesting approach, randomizing every dungeon item etc. But that’s exactly why I had to waste hours and hours because I had to soft reset,a lot, I got in situations where my team got into an ambush and was permanently unable to move due to paralysis, flinching, confusion etc. So I couldn’t even use orbs. Sometimes I spawned, moved 2 squares, got hit by an explosion trap, and some Pokémon sniped me from off screen and I died. It’s frustrating, of course it makes the game challenging, but sometimes it’s just really unfair. In one of the last Dungeons, where i was short of every item imaginable, I ran into 3 ambush rooms in a row, and managed to clear all of them only using 2 revive seeds, which feels amazing to achieve in the end tho. But putting the frustrating gameplay aside, the story was something I have not expected. A Pokémon Game where you as the player really feel a bond to each and every character? Where every Pokémon has its own personality and almost feels like a human being? A story so bone chilling and bittersweet at the same time? Something you would not expect from a Pokémon game at all? Something you have never seen happening before? Something that will absolutely blow your mind? Something that makes u sweat? Something that makes you cry? I could list a lot more about this game, but I think I wouldn’t have enough space on this review. I couldn’t.truly express how much I love this game, even tho I just finished it. You definitely have to play this game if you are a fan of this franchise. My friend recommended it to me a year ago and I never believed him that the game was that Good. Im glad I finally listened to him. The Story, the Plot Twists, the characters, the music oh my god the music… all of that and Even more was truly magnificent and magical and the game is an absolute masterpiece. Don’t get intimidated by the gameplay, you will get rewarded by being able to see how the story unfolds.… Expand
  44. Paps_Yt
    Jan 5, 2023
    10
    LiTERALLY THE BEST POKEMON GAME AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA IT'S JUST SO GOOD THE PLOT THE CHARACTERS THE MUSIC
  45. Garde_Mystik
    Jun 3, 2023
    5
    Story is fine, music is spectacular, but the gameplay is complete garbage and the higher difficulty of this game forced me to cope with it. This game was more annoying than fun to play through as the sheer amount of RNG elements they had made mainline games look RNG-free and all you do is traverse through a repetitive cycle of dungeons hoping you don't get screwed over by odds. This can beStory is fine, music is spectacular, but the gameplay is complete garbage and the higher difficulty of this game forced me to cope with it. This game was more annoying than fun to play through as the sheer amount of RNG elements they had made mainline games look RNG-free and all you do is traverse through a repetitive cycle of dungeons hoping you don't get screwed over by odds. This can be made easier by grinding for items and chucking them around but it eventually feels scummy to do so, especially against bosses. I did not enjoy the Primal Dialga fight because it stomped me like 15 times over when I was itemless and I had to go though ~150 floors only to beat it by hoping the moves it used weren't Roar of Time, and I did not enjoy the Darkrai fight because I learned how items worked and used it to cheese Darkrai extremely hard, while the only alternative was either losing to Ominous Wind or hoping it would not use the move. These are just a few examples out of the whole and probably not even the worst of them, but all in all, this game caused me to dislike Pokémon Mystery Dungeon games as a whole and I completely agree with the critics.… Expand
  46. botardi
    Jan 1, 2023
    10
    there isn't a single logical explanation to why this game is a 54 on metacritic
    a story that will undoubtedly make you cry, awesome character development and design, exceptionally dynamic dungeon-crawiling system and a lot of cute **** pokemons
  47. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 5, 2023
    5
    Another cutesy but simplistic arcade adventure featuring the Pokémon characters. And like most of them, it's quite pretty but pretty bland.
  48. LevelOneSheik
    Jan 18, 2023
    10
    There are many times where you should ignore the critics. This is one of those times.

    I will start off by saying this: Just because you like the mainline Pokémon games does not mean that you will enjoy this game. It's very different from the main turn-based games we know Pokémon as. Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky is a dungeon crawler, so definitely keep that in mind.    There are many times where you should ignore the critics. This is one of those times.

    I will start off by saying this: Just because you like the mainline Pokémon games does not mean that you will enjoy this game. It's very different from the main turn-based games we know Pokémon as. Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky is a dungeon crawler, so definitely keep that in mind.
    That being said, I firmly believe that this game is genuinely one of the best Pokémon games ever put out.

    -STORY-
    The story of this game is one of the best stories to come out of a Pokémon game. Granted, that may not be saying much since Pokémon games generally don't focus much on their stories, but my point still stands. It's a fun and engaging story that certainly does its job and then some, filled with lovable characters, twists and epic moments to hype you up for incoming bosses and story beats. There were even some moments that made me shed tears as a kid, and even get me a bit choked up today, which is more than I can say for any other Pokémon game.

    -GAMEPLAY-
    The gameplay is simple, but fun. You make your way through randomly generated floors in various dungeons throughout the game, attempting to make it to the end, fight the boss, then continue on with the story. Obviously as you progress through the game, dungeons grow longer and more difficult to traverse, although the longer ones do have checkpoints as you grow closer to the end, a chance to save and rest up before continuing on. You can also use various items to help you on your journey, and even have a chance at recruiting Pokémon that you defeat in dungeons to join your team and aid you on your missions through dungeons.

    This game is packed with additional content. The post-game is highly enjoyable, with additional story to the main plot, and some special dungeons where you can either hunt down special Pokémon or attempt to complete a dungeon with some limitations or special rules. There are also special stories you can unlock as you progress through the game, that allow you to play through side stories of various characters you meet in the game! There's so much to enjoy.    … Expand
  49. SANTIACO
    Jun 5, 2023
    10
    Un excelente videojuego. Con una historia conmovedora, una banda sonora excelente, y con personajes fantásticos. Y una dificultad agradable, a pesar de tener malas reseñas es un juego que se disfruta y te genera muchas emociones.
  50. Danovan91
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Una obra de arte, cada personaje esta bien desarrollado, disfrutable para un verdadero fan de la saga cin la mejor historia de la franquicia
  51. RuneinA
    Jul 15, 2023
    10
    Este unas de las mejores viviencias de todo mi vida, si te gustan los mundos misteriosos este juego es la cúspide de todos ellos y para mí uno de los mejores juegos de la historia, sobre todo por su historia y banda sonora.
  52. Gogeta440
    Jul 25, 2023
    10
    This is the best Game. I played so many games but this is soooooo gooooood. The first place is
    Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky second skyrim and third Terraria
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54

Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 26
  3. Negative: 9 out of 26
  1. Da Gameboyz
    60
    I just can't recommend Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky to anyone that has played the previous games in the series. It looks like a GBA game, and is chock full of lazy and somewhat dated gameplay.
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  2. Cheat Code Central
    60
    While Explorers of Sky would be a decent game if it were judged in a vacuum, when viewed alongside Explorers of Time / Darkness, there simply isn't enough unique, quality content to make it relevant. This is perhaps one of the worst values in gaming I've ever seen.
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  3. 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.
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