Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 12
  2. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. Jul 16, 2018
    75
    The first two hours of this game was fun, but in the end, the duplication of gameplay still makes me feel boring. Finishing this game needs too much luck instead of techniques, what's more, the silly AI always stops you from passing levels.
  2. Sep 10, 2018
    72
    Pokémon Quest is free and has, even with its limitations, quite addictive elements and even quite deep. The game is made for a more expanded audience and may not please the most purists and conservatives.
  3. Jun 8, 2018
    70
    Pokémon Quest is a wonderful experience that is easily played in short bursts and feels properly at home on Nintendo Switch in particular as it makes great use of the tablet-like aspect of the system. Those interested in this cute cube-styled world should give Pokémon Quest a try as it’s truly a delightful treat for every type of Pokémon fan.
  4. Jun 7, 2018
    70
    Pokémon Quest is a perfectly serviceable distraction before the Let's Go games arrive later this year. It certainly wont be to everyone's taste, but gamers clamouring for a new adventure in the franchise will be surprised at its level of depth and charm.
  5. Jun 4, 2018
    70
    Pokémon Quest proves to be a pleasant piece of gaming that is best enjoyed while doing something else, like watching TV or during short trips on public transport, due to the short nature of the experience and limited amount of free play time offered by the base software.
  6. Jun 3, 2018
    70
    If you are a patient type, in short, the title signed by Game Freak will not create any problem from an economic point of view.
  7. May 30, 2018
    70
    It's almost instantly forgettable, but Pokemon Quest is a charming and enjoyable way to fill the time before the bigger games land.
  8. Jun 19, 2018
    68
    Pokémon Quest is a decent spin-off. The core mechanics showed depth, but you can fell disappointed with the unreliability of the movements and the randomness of the move change system.
  9. Jul 13, 2018
    65
    Pokémon Quest is really repetitive but guess what, it’s still catchy as hell. And you can play it without spending no money. It’s far from perfect though, mostly because of its poor readability.
  10. Jul 6, 2018
    60
    Pokemon Quest can be a cute little distraction when taken in bite-sized pieces, but it’s best served with a lot of patience. It’s cute, and its systems are much deeper than they seem, but trying to build my perfect team definitely drove me a little crazy.
  11. Jun 19, 2018
    60
    Pokémon Quest delivers cute moments, but the novelty wears off fast. By the time I reached the later stages, I was disenchanted by the necessary grinding and random elements permeating nearly every aspect. I enjoy parts of Pokémon Quest, but the adventure never amounts to anything memorable.
  12. Jun 22, 2018
    40
    Pokémon Quest is, from top to bottom, a mobile game. I’m not sure why it released on Switch first, but it doesn’t feel at home on the platform at all. With an odd art style, intrusive mobile game trappings, and boring gameplay, it’s hard to recommend this watered down spin-off even to the most dedicated Pokémon fans.
User Score
6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 160 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 56 out of 160
  2. Negative: 44 out of 160
  1. May 30, 2018
    10
    love the game it is perfect free and addicting to play. i recommend to every one
  2. May 30, 2018
    10
    great game, addictive free and easy to play controls on switch are ok. but otherwise it is perfect.
  3. May 30, 2018
    10
    great game should have a better metacritic user score free and addictive to play