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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 179 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Negative: 13 out of 179
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  1. Mar 3, 2023
    3
    The only appeal is being getting isekai'd into the Pokemon world. Barely enough interesting story beats, randomized dungeons with not enough mechanics to not end up being boring, not much to do in the town besides shops and talking to NPCs. I feel like I wasted my time playing this game, the sequel was way better.

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#1 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2006
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#1 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2006
Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 17
  2. Negative: 2 out of 17
  1. AceGamez
    80
    While Nintendo DS owners may feel cheated at the poor second screen features, or may even feel violated by the graphics on their system compared to what they've come to expect, GBA owners can feel safe in the knowledge that this is one of the best looking on their system and that only one good screen, which is what the GBA possesses, is really needed to fully enjoy the gameplay.
  2. 70
    Anyone with an established affection for roguelikes (apparently there are a lot of you) and even the slightest liking of Pokémon will really enjoy this. And ultimately, I did too - played one mission at a time, Mystery Dungeon's old-fashionedness in the context of the adorable setting is charming, and you can't fault it for a lack of longevity.
  3. 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.