Pokemon Ranger

 DS
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
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  1. eToychest
    94
    It’s simple without being easy, and it’s fun without being frustrating.
  2. GameBrink
    90
    With next generation touch screen gameplay that works perfectly, an incredibly well created main quest, and a lot of extra Pokemon to catch this is a must for fans of the series and fans of Action RPGs. The use of the DS’ touch screen is unprecedented and has really captured a new form of gameplay. [JPN Import]
  3. NintendoWorldReport
    90
    This game is the best Pokemon spinoff I have ever played, and I dare tread into volatile territory and say this is the best Pokemon game I have ever played. It was fun every step of the way, even if I lost at times. I was always motivated to have “just one more crack" at catching the tricky ones, especially the ones at the Jungle Relic dungeon.
  5. Jolt Online Gaming UK
    80
    It may be no substitute for the real thing, but is by far and away the best stop-gap we’ve seen so far.
  6. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    80
    Pokemon Ranger isn't as deep and involving as the main Pokemon adventures, but as far as spin-offs go this is one of the best. A simple but fun adventure. [Apr 2007, p.85]
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  7. AceGamez
    80
    Pokémon fans will lap it up, but will likely be left craving the more traditional Trainer-based titles when the game comes to a close.
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  8. Games Master UK
    76
    An interesting diversion from the usual adventure but it needs a bit more freedom. [May 2007, p.70]
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  9. GameSpot
    75
    Pokemon Ranger has a similar look and feel to all the other lighthearted Pokemon games, but invites you to capture all those critters in a rather exciting new way.

Awards & Rankings

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#33 Best DS Game of 2006
24
#24 Most Discussed DS Game of 2006
17
#17 Most Shared DS Game of 2006

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 92 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 92
  2. Mixed: 35 out of 92
  3. Negative: 10 out of 92
  1. kiank
    Jan 17, 2018
    10
    This began what I consider my favorite offshoot pokemon series. I loved playing this game so much and enjoyed the challenge of circling aThis began what I consider my favorite offshoot pokemon series. I loved playing this game so much and enjoyed the challenge of circling a pokemon and catching it. Some of my best memories was playing this with my sister!… Full Review »
  2. Jkk17
    Aug 25, 2017
    8
    I bought Pokemon Ranger because I always loved Pokemon and when I asked my father to buy it for my Nintendo DS he always said NO.

    Some    I bought Pokemon Ranger because I always loved Pokemon and when I asked my father to buy it for my Nintendo DS he always said NO.

    Some months ago I decided that I wanted to try out Pokemon on my Nintendo DSi (I lost my Nintendo DS in holidays when I was a kid) because I always played it in my school laptop with a emulator.

    I bought it in a marketplace and after some days I was already playing it .

    The game isn´t like the classic ones. However , it´s still pretty enjoyable and fun to play. As a PC gamer , I don´t play it at home , but it´s pretty useful when you go on holidays.

    The game is set in the Fiore region and your objective is to preserve the nature and protect Pokemon with your Capture Styler. It´s a short game in terms of story but it can be pretty exciting and fun.

    I got mad sometimes because there are some pretty difficult captures , but if it was Easy it wouldn´t be fun , innit?

    The game is 11 years old but I still recommend it to the Pokemon and "Old" game lovers.    … Full Review »
  3. Chammy
    Feb 2, 2013
    7
    It's interesting because it's different and it's indeed fun! I like the fact that you actually see pokemons running around the field ratherIt's interesting because it's different and it's indeed fun! I like the fact that you actually see pokemons running around the field rather than hiding in the grass and that they interact with nature.… Full Review »
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