Pokemon Masters EX

 iOS
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
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  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Apr 29, 2020
    75
    More of a free-friendly mobile game than its predecessors in the Nintendo-aligned app space. [Issue #43 – November/December 2019, p. 28SW]
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  2. SpazioGames
    Sep 2, 2019
    75
    Pokémon Masters is different enough from Pokémon Go to warrant a download from all those who love Pokémon.
  3. Everyeye.it
    Aug 28, 2019
    72
    While not giving back the sense of adventure and the unbridled collecting of the games that make up the main series of Game Freak, Pokémon Masters can represent an excellent pastime for those who are never satisfied with struggles between Pocket Monsters: production can indeed entertain with a story long-lived and a fair amount of content.
  5. Vandal
    Sep 8, 2019
    70
    We really like the concept and the gameplay, but it’s lacking content. We’re sure this will change soon, so keep an eye on it, since it has all the ingredients to end up being a must-have for Pokémon fans.
  6. Jeuxvideo.com
    Sep 6, 2019
    70
    Pokémon Masters is a good pick for any Pokéfan waiting for Shield and Sword. Even if the story isn’t that interesting, it has some good gameplay ideas and MXT doesn’t feel forced at all.
  7. Multiplayer.it
    Sep 4, 2019
    70
    Pokémon Masters is not a bad gacha game, it is only a gacha game like hundreds of others. Addictive, boring, sometimes a little bit fun.
  8. Nintendo Life
    Sep 1, 2019
    70
    Pokémon Masters is a solid mobile release, and perhaps one of the most well-realised Pokémon mobile titles to date – especially in terms of presentation Sadly, the lack of any competitive element and little to do other than grind between events and story addition mean that it’s not entirely clear if the game will have the staying power required to keep people interested beyond the first few months. Still, the potential for character crossover in this game is unparalleled, and hopefully, it won't be squandered.
  9. Gamezebo
    Aug 30, 2019
    70
    If you’re a fan of the franchise, you’ll get a kick out of seeing your favourite Pokémon and trainers in such stunning detail. The writing is also a joy, providing a genuinely engaging story that we didn’t feel the need to skip. Core Pokémon RPG fans will find the battle system too easy, with little challenge. Heck, even gacha RPG fans might find the poor AI baffling, as their Pokémon don’t use the elemental strengths to their advantage often.
  10. 3DJuegos
    Sep 11, 2019
    65
    Pokémon Masters lacks ambition and dedication in an interesting mobile game, with a traditional Pokémon flavor. However, it's not enough when we speak about one of the biggest videogames franchises. Only for fans.
  11. Edge Magazine
    Oct 10, 2019
    60
    Once again we leave a Nintendo mobile game feeling a little underwhelmed. [Issue#338, p.114]
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  12. Metro GameCentral
    Sep 13, 2019
    40
    Despite graphical sparkle, the lack of depth and vapid gacha mechanics rob the game of both charm and longevity, leaving the long slog only to those obsessed with completing their trainer roster despite the crushing tedium.

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#36 Best iOS Game of 2019
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#4 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2019

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User Score
5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 48 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 48
  3. Negative: 16 out of 48
  1. Pnx725
    Sep 20, 2019
    2
    This needs to be regulated. Using a children IP with paid micro-transactions that resemble gambling. To get a specific unit you end upThis needs to be regulated. Using a children IP with paid micro-transactions that resemble gambling. To get a specific unit you end up spending hundreds of dollars. I know of people spending thousands already.
    Something needs to be done about it. For the love of god put the effort to regulate these type of games.    … Full Review »
  2. Dawsod
    Sep 2, 2019
    4
    Nice graphics and story. But boring gameplay... maybe good for young kids.

    I only got a few hours in then couldn't go on any longer.
  3. VorticalCookie
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    This is a good mobile Gacha game, it does its thing right the gacha is compensating, I see Everyone saying that it's trash but it very easy toThis is a good mobile Gacha game, it does its thing right the gacha is compensating, I see Everyone saying that it's trash but it very easy to see that Pokemon Masters is their first gacha and doesn't know how the genre works, overall pretty good game.… Full Review »
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