Pokemon Ranger

 DS
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
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  1. JerryT.
    Apr 9, 2007
    1
    This game is terrible. its just incredibly frustrating. you just circle these pokemon over and over and some of them move around all retardedly or there will be 3 of them that will move around retardedly. the only reason i played this game all the way through was to get the manaphy egg for the diamond/pearl. so to sum it all up dont buy this unless youre gunna get diamond/pearl.
  2. Wormoid
    Jan 9, 2011
    4
    Pokemon Ranger fails within the pokemon franchises history. The entire concept of the game does not work, drawing circles around pokemon, instead of catching and battling trainers. Would be good as an added edition to another pokemon game but not as it's own game. The gaame is tiring and becomes extremely frustrating throughout, with many pokemon seemingly impossible to catch. The storyPokemon Ranger fails within the pokemon franchises history. The entire concept of the game does not work, drawing circles around pokemon, instead of catching and battling trainers. Would be good as an added edition to another pokemon game but not as it's own game. The gaame is tiring and becomes extremely frustrating throughout, with many pokemon seemingly impossible to catch. The story line works well but apart from that Pokemon Ranger is just another game to throw onto the pile.… Expand
  3. BrianL.
    Nov 9, 2006
    1
    I really dont like the way that you get to ask your pokemon for help. i perfer just sticking to the same idea as all the other games, where you have to rely on your own skilsl to solve obstacles that get in your way.
  4. calamaritoast
    Aug 28, 2023
    4
    Pokémon Ranger is an interesting spin-off and brings a new perspective to the franchise. Honestly, I love the Pokémon Ranger series, but this game did not bring me much enjoyment. The storyline is alright and the mechanics are cool at first, but it starts to get repetitive. I do like the lively animations of the game and find it cute, but overall, the game was not that fun for me. IPokémon Ranger is an interesting spin-off and brings a new perspective to the franchise. Honestly, I love the Pokémon Ranger series, but this game did not bring me much enjoyment. The storyline is alright and the mechanics are cool at first, but it starts to get repetitive. I do like the lively animations of the game and find it cute, but overall, the game was not that fun for me. I recommend Pokémon Ranger Guardian Signs instead.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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

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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
  1. 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]
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  2. Nintendo Power
    70
    Pokemon veterans will also breeze through the comparatively light challenge Ranger provides, but newcomers to the franchise will enjoy the challenge. [Dec. 2006, p.112]
  3. Game Informer
    50
    The dull, simplistic puzzle-solving relies on a gimmicky control scheme to distract you from the fact that it’s barely a game in any sense of the word.
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