Pokemon Quest

 iOS
User Score
4.1

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 35 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 35
  3. Negative: 20 out of 35
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  1. mathblair
    Dec 3, 2018
    1
    Not even for a free Pokemon game i could say that the game is good. I played for some time but it's terrible anyway.
  2. Oreox4
    Aug 17, 2019
    4
    This is just. Not good. I got bored of this within 30 minutes of playing it. It's so repetitive and boring that i can't even imagine playing it for more than like 2 hours total
  3. BowLL
    Nov 22, 2020
    2
    this game is literally another waiting simulator that's just a waste of time, it has decent graphics for an 8-bit game if that's considered, but man is this game literally a waiting simulator, and even worse, RNG. if you even wait as like a waiting simulator, good luck with some of the mechanics in the game that will include RNG.

    it was overall really boring, and more of a waiting simulator.
  4. wentos
    Mar 31, 2021
    4
    It's an okay way to waste a little bit of time doing something mindless. The game is very addicting and fun at the beginning when you're still figuring things out and everything is new. The novelty wears off quickly though. I know the art style isn't for everyone but I think it's adorable looking. I really do appreciate they tried to go for something new and stylized as opposed to justIt's an okay way to waste a little bit of time doing something mindless. The game is very addicting and fun at the beginning when you're still figuring things out and everything is new. The novelty wears off quickly though. I know the art style isn't for everyone but I think it's adorable looking. I really do appreciate they tried to go for something new and stylized as opposed to just using those old Pokemon Ranch models they kept reusing for years.

    That's where the positives end for this. It has all the same problems most mobile games have. You have limited energy and end up waiting long periods of time between doing anything that's actually fun. I can't fault the game that much for this since most phone games do this because they don't want you breezing through everything in less than a week but for some reason it feels worse in this game than others. I just feel like I'm ALWAYS waiting as opposed to a mix of waiting and playing. It tries to tempt you with microtransactions but it's not as bad as in most other phone games so that's a plus. Still, I feel like Pokemon, the most successful media franchise on Earth, could have afforded to be ever so slightly more lenient with these or maybe even more creative.

    It's not a horrible game but there's just way better mobile games out there to waste your phone's battery life on and of course, there's way better Pokemon games too.    … Expand
  5. Petethepig123
    Jun 28, 2018
    9
    This is the newest Pokémon game. It was originally released on the Switch a couple months ago, and it is finally on iOS, making the game accessible to everyone who doesn't own a Switch (Myself included). I understand why this game got such awful reviews on the Nintendo Switch. It was meant to be a mobile game in the first place, not a full console game, hence the microtransactions andThis is the newest Pokémon game. It was originally released on the Switch a couple months ago, and it is finally on iOS, making the game accessible to everyone who doesn't own a Switch (Myself included). I understand why this game got such awful reviews on the Nintendo Switch. It was meant to be a mobile game in the first place, not a full console game, hence the microtransactions and being "free to play". I like that it seems to be less pay-to-win than other phone games, and the graphics are adorable and pretty reminiscent of older Pokémon games, even though it is a 3D environment. I like this game, and from what I played, it is pretty fun and addictive. The gameplay is unlike Pokémon games before it. Your team of up to three Pokémon walk around the level (You don't control their movement) while you direct their attacks when they engage enemies. They will do small punch attacks on their own, but they are not very powerful and only really meant to be used while your main attacks recharge. You can also build a base camp and cook food to attract wild Pokémon, which can be befriended and used in your teams. The game's premium currency, "PM tickets", are actually pretty easy to earn without spending a real life penny. There are quests that you can accomplish (Hence the name), and they are separated by "Main" and "Challenge" categories. Main quests are must be completed to progress through the game, while challenge quests are more like side missions and are optional. I hope they will add more Pokémon to catch, as their are only 20 Pokémon you can catch as of now. They can evolve like in most games in the franchise before it, and can also be upgraded pretty significantly, as they have about 15 slots for upgrade stones. All the Pokémon look fantastically adorable in their blocky forms, and sitting in your base camp watching them do cute stuff is a fun pastime. The customization is done very well and some levels are quite the challenge if you have not assembled your best team. I love this game. I can't really justify the Switch version, but I recommend it to anyone with an iPhone.
    They are both free though, so if Switch is your only option, I would take it. Also, performance, at least on my iPhone 7, is very good and it runs at a solid 60 FPS, which is standard for most iPhone games and apps. I can't, however, speak for the Nintendo Switch version as I have not and do not intend to play it. But what are you doing reading my review? Go download it and try this game out!    … Expand
  6. livephive
    Jun 27, 2018
    8
    Pokemon Quest is a great game with a limited experience. If you want to have a blocky Pokemon adventure, it is better mobile than on the Switch because it is indeed a mobile game. It brings a Mario-esque feel to it because of the levels mixed with the great realm of RPG grinding makes for another great mobile game by the Pokemon company. The only complaint I have for the game is that it isPokemon Quest is a great game with a limited experience. If you want to have a blocky Pokemon adventure, it is better mobile than on the Switch because it is indeed a mobile game. It brings a Mario-esque feel to it because of the levels mixed with the great realm of RPG grinding makes for another great mobile game by the Pokemon company. The only complaint I have for the game is that it is limited in which one can only have fun every 2-3 hours instead of a constant fun experience such as Pokemon Go and Magikarp Jump. So if you're looking for an endless experience with Gen 1 mons and to catch them all by cooking for them, then by all means download the free game and enjoy its wonder.… Expand
  7. filipmai7x
    Jun 19, 2022
    5
    I can't say higher than a 5 out of 10 Gameplay
    It's repetitive and super grindie plus a anoying level up sistem 2/10
    Presentation
    It looks okey but it's so slow you wait for icon to play a anoying animation 3/10 and the music is meh
  8. AlexMakesToast
    Nov 20, 2022
    3
    Quest = 3/10
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Awards & Rankings

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#84 Best iOS Game of 2018
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#15 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2018
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#59 Most Shared iOS Game of 2018

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Metascore
62

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. 148Apps
    Jun 29, 2018
    70
    Pokemon Quest is an easy game to pick up and play, but don't expect anything too deep once you get going.
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  2. Meristation
    Jun 28, 2018
    45
    Pokémon Quest has some neat ideas but none of them is well-executed. It's a free game so... try it. But it's not definitely a great game by any means.
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  3. Nintendo Life
    Jun 1, 2018
    70
    Pokémon Quest is a fun little time waster that will satisfy your collect 'em all urges until the real deal launches on Switch in November. This is, for all extents and purposes, a free-to-play mobile game though, so you will have to splash the cash if you want to get the most out of it, but it's far from a money sink. You can get everything you need in a single purchase, or unlock most of it slowly by playing for free. It's one of the most generous freemium systems out there. Overall, it's a great jumping off point for new fans of the series, and the cutesy art style just might win over veterans. Give it a shot.
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