Pokemon Channel

 GameCube
Metascore
55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 21
  3. Negative: 6 out of 21
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  1. Nintendo Power
    72
    Hours of fun for Pokemon fans. [Feb 2004, p.150]
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  2. TotalGames.net
    71
    All in all, it may only be one for the fanatics but there is a lot of fun to be had with Channel. Some of the better parts had us in stitches and while the game itself may be fairly linear and restricted, it makes up for it in terms of sheer amusement. [JPN Import]
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  3. NintendoWorldReport
    70
    It's fairly short, the graphics aren't too flashy, but it has an irresistible charm. And it comes with a full length cartoon. You'll keep coming back to see what the next bizarre channel will be.
  5. GamerFeed
    70
    Sure, there should've been more channels and things to interact with, but the pet Pikachu, Pichu Bros. episode, Pokemon minis and the near infinite amount of pictures to color make this a mandatory purchase.
  6. Game Informer
    65
    You became a slave to theTV and a slave to Pikachu. Pokemon fans will be glued to their seats. Everyone else will be turned of, pun intended. [Jan 2004, p.141]
  7. GMR Magazine
    60
    Parents will probably have to play this one along with their toddlers. When they do, they'll find a fun but flawed kid's program.
  8. Cheat Code Central
    60
    It's not really so much a game as just a bunch of things to do which can be refreshing in some cases. If you're thinking you may be too old for this game, you probably are.
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  9. GamePro
    60
    A nice distraction with lengthy play value for dedicated fans of the series as long as they can deal with the slow pace and limited interactivity. However, anyone looking for a good virtual pet simulator should look elsewhere.
  10. netjak
    59
    A game that already has a limited target audience and it is further restricted by its one-dimensional gameplay.
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  11. Nintendophiles
    55
    Decent as a virtual pet game, but anyone over the age of seven will get bored fast so matter how much they enjoy Pokemon.
  12. GameSpot
    54
    While there are some interesting elements to the game, it's ultimately undone by poor execution that ends up bringing down the whole experience. So, if you ever thought it would be cool to hang out with Pikachu, think again.
  13. Thunderbolt
    50
    It's fun for very young kids who may love the pokemon characters but be unable to cope with the complex rpg mechanics of the GBA titles.
  14. IGN
    50
    Makes watching TV boring. I can hardly find enough compelling gameplay to call this a game. It's far too passive an experience to keep my interest for more than a few minutes.

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#36 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2003
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#20 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2003

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User Score
6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 36
  3. Negative: 7 out of 36
  1. TheProfessorOak
    Oct 30, 2014
    10
    Only reason to play is for Jirachi. I got 5, was worth it
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  2. darkfury45
    Oct 1, 2015
    6
    Not built in the same manner, nor a terribly good game, but it's nice to relax with a pikachu once in a while. Watch TV together, go to theNot built in the same manner, nor a terribly good game, but it's nice to relax with a pikachu once in a while. Watch TV together, go to the beach for fishing, go to the forest to partake in a band or try some fruit, and so forth.

    Aimed for kids, this classic gamecube game will keep children entertained and happy with a game made of repeated TV shows and minigames. If you're looking to get your kid a game that will keep them entertained for a while, I'd definitely recommend this.

    If you're a teenager, I wouldn't recommend this unless you're a HUGE pokemon junkie, or just something to relax to.    … Full Review »
  3. Nerpco
    May 16, 2014
    7
    Even though when I look at this game now, I don't really think of it as a game... But because this is supposed to be a kids game, I think itsEven though when I look at this game now, I don't really think of it as a game... But because this is supposed to be a kids game, I think its good for what it is! When I was a kid, I used to love this, it used to always keep me entertained, so for what its supposed to be, it does the trick MOST of the time.… Full Review »
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