Pocket Rumble

 Switch
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Edge Magazine
    Aug 16, 2018
    70
    Combo timings can feel a little strict - and, like so many games in this genre, could be better explained to novice players - but that's easy to forgive in a game that strips away so many common fighting-game frustrations with such an easy elegance. [Issue#323, p.118]
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  2. Destructoid
    Jul 10, 2018
    65
    It’s a beautiful game, but that beauty can’t hide the fact Pocket Rumble still needs a bit of work. When playing with friends locally the game is an absolute blast. That's when it's at its best.
  3. GamingTrend
    Jul 12, 2018
    50
    After a year of delays, the Switch version of Pocket Rumble unfortunately disappoints on multiple levels. While it has a distinct art style and some great multiplayer options, the overall lack of content and limited moveset hinder the game’s true potential.
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  1. Eurogamer
    Jul 9, 2018
    A neat little curio that channels a cult piece of hardware, and some of the fighting greats.
  2. The Verge
    Jul 6, 2018
    For those nostalgic for a particular kind of portable fighter, Pocket Rumble scratches that very specific itch. For everyone else, it’s a slick and creative game that serves as a great entry point to an often intimidating genre.

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. patman1996
    Jul 5, 2018
    6
    Today I bought pocket rumble for the switch after playing it. it was one of the most unfair fighting games I have play. but they are somethingToday I bought pocket rumble for the switch after playing it. it was one of the most unfair fighting games I have play. but they are something in the game that I'll like. the games art style has a chance to it with the spite of the characters and the backgrounds of the stage. and I did play pocket rumble multiplayer at a game convention in London a couple of months ago and I thought it was fun. but game CPU will always spam the same attack and an even if you chose the easiest difficulty and it would act like you chose the hardest difficulty and the music can be forgettable.
    after that, I feel like they are much better fighting games out there than this or if you still think the pocket rumble look interesting just wait until the game is on sale.    … Full Review »
  2. fishforbrains
    Jul 7, 2018
    6
    Marketing as a " simplified fighter" couldn't be any further from the truth. 10 hours of playtime equated to zero wins against the cpu, andMarketing as a " simplified fighter" couldn't be any further from the truth. 10 hours of playtime equated to zero wins against the cpu, and zero clears of arcade mode. I'm no stranger to fighting games, but this is NOT a game you can jump into without serious hours of practice.

    The cpu is EXTREMELY difficult. The game reads your inputs so it always counters your attacks, blocks, and buffers. You get little to no recovery time so once you're down in a corner, you can be combo'd from full to 0 just trying to stand up.

    CPU aside the game COULD be very fun, but the AI in this game ruined the fun for me. No difficulty setting except in 'vs' mode but even on "easy" the game's cpu is slightly more difficult than max difficulty in street fighter.

    Nice graphics, mediocre soundtrack (many amazing chiptune artists out there could have done better), very small roster, no difficulty setting, all harm the enjoyment. I really wanted to love this game, but it leaves a bad taste in my mouth after each round.    … Full Review »
  3. globogim
    Jul 5, 2018
    9
    It's a simplified fighter with impressive depth, GGPO netcode, effective tutorials and more. It even has frame data and hitboxes in trainingIt's a simplified fighter with impressive depth, GGPO netcode, effective tutorials and more. It even has frame data and hitboxes in training mode. The style is unique and clean, with plenty of homages to classic fighting game characters. You can turn off the scanlines entirely if you don't like them. This is perfect for the Switch in particular thanks to the simple controls, great for jumping into for a couple rounds. For the price, I can't see any fighting game fan not liking this… Full Review »
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