Pokemon Quest

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6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 160 Ratings

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  1. RealGameCritic
    Jul 13, 2018
    7
    A very fun game until the level curve/pay curve after world seven makes completing the game almost pay to win unless you grind relentlessly for EXP and harvesting new Pokemon to come to your island.
  2. rikoss
    Dec 2, 2018
    0
    If I had only one word to describe this game it would be "Trash", the game is just too bad lol, no content , bad gameplay, the only good thing about this game is that its free lmao
  3. BADGAMEGAMER
    May 17, 2019
    0
    WAT DA FUK IS DIS! I HAT IT! IT WAS SHOEHORNED ON HIYAH! IT STIL SEYS "TAP DA FUKIN TUCHSCREN TA CONTINUE" WEN YA CANT DO DAT! THE BATTLES R SHIET! HAAVEN'T PLAYED DA OG MOBI VER. BUTT ON SWITCH IT SUXXXXX! AAND DEY JUS MAKE A SHIET EXUCE FOR HOW THEY ARE BLOCKY. WHY WASN'T THIS JUST CALLED POKEMON RUMBLE OR SHIET LIKE THAT! ONLY FOR POKEMON NEWBIES... AcTuAlLy, NO! IF YOU OR YOUR BRO ISWAT DA FUK IS DIS! I HAT IT! IT WAS SHOEHORNED ON HIYAH! IT STIL SEYS "TAP DA FUKIN TUCHSCREN TA CONTINUE" WEN YA CANT DO DAT! THE BATTLES R SHIET! HAAVEN'T PLAYED DA OG MOBI VER. BUTT ON SWITCH IT SUXXXXX! AAND DEY JUS MAKE A SHIET EXUCE FOR HOW THEY ARE BLOCKY. WHY WASN'T THIS JUST CALLED POKEMON RUMBLE OR SHIET LIKE THAT! ONLY FOR POKEMON NEWBIES... AcTuAlLy, NO! IF YOU OR YOUR BRO IS A NEWBIE, GET THEM LETS GO! I HAVEN'T PLAYED THAT, BUT IT LOOKS WAAAAAYYYYYY BETTA! EDIT: I CHANGD DA SCOR FRAWM A THRE TO A ZEROW BCUZ IT SUX DAT MUCH! ƌ߅ Expand
  4. Heracross
    Jun 15, 2019
    0
    Juego aburrido y repetitivo, que pierde mucho la gracia con el tiempo, es preferible comprar otra cosa.
  5. UnownisTrash
    Nov 11, 2019
    4
    This seemed like it was going to be a pretty good game, but to my dissapointment it is just another annoying game where you have to wait until your energy is refilled.
  6. x_superepico
    Jul 31, 2020
    5
    is a mobile game, nothing to do with the other Pokemon games. the first moments are fun, but when you past to middle game is bored and repetitive. if you don't have nothing to play, try it.

    5/10 to much Minecraft water.
  7. r0haan
    Nov 26, 2022
    3
    Overall - 3.5/10
    Difficulty - Very Easy
    Platform - Nintendo Switch
    Replay Value - 4/10
    Gameplay - 2/10
    Hours Played - 10 hrs

    Extra Notes: It gets pretty boring, and repetitive after the first few hours.
  8. AlexDumont75
    May 30, 2018
    10
    great game, addictive free and easy to play controls on switch are ok. but otherwise it is perfect.
  9. ashleyparker133
    May 30, 2018
    10
    great game should have a better metacritic user score free and addictive to play
  10. SkellyTahu
    May 30, 2018
    8
    Better than Pokemon Go, enough to quench my thirst till Let's Go(I mean not particularly exciting either). The gameplay mechanics are similar to those used in the core battle system, with some RTS-esk mechanics thrown in. Give it a try, not promising anything.
  11. NathanGrabowski
    May 31, 2018
    7
    The game is pretty fun, especially because it is free and was a surprise announcement. Yes, it's a mobile port, but a fun one.
  12. figjam
    Jun 8, 2018
    6
    I enjoyed this free game and spent 5 dollars on some things. I would have given it a higher score but the sound is way too loud. It's a very relaxing casual game but the vibe is ruined by the volume. It's so loud in comparison to BOTW that it wakes up everyone in earshot when I switch over. I really hate how loud it is. Also while the game is a great value I feel like to fully enjoy it II enjoyed this free game and spent 5 dollars on some things. I would have given it a higher score but the sound is way too loud. It's a very relaxing casual game but the vibe is ruined by the volume. It's so loud in comparison to BOTW that it wakes up everyone in earshot when I switch over. I really hate how loud it is. Also while the game is a great value I feel like to fully enjoy it I would need to spend 20 dollars instead of 5.… Expand
  13. Hexed
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    This game its actually a good mobile game, a free to start that its very funny to manage. I like the Mode Auto, because be sincerely, these mobile games dont requiere a lot of atentions. I use it for grind, and non-auto for unlocking new levels. I dont play a lot, so i dont care at all of the limited lives. I give it a 10 just because im enjoying this game :).
  14. bgersh35
    Jun 3, 2018
    9
    Fun, addicting, and the least "Free to Play" free to play game I have ever played. Almost 5 hours in and haven't felt the need to pay a cent. Great on switch, but meant to be played with a touchscreen, and a mobile release is in the works
  15. EssSeeAitch
    May 31, 2018
    9
    Very fun and addictive game and for a free game it's perfect.Cute graphics.Perfect for wasting time.
  16. runeasgar
    Jun 1, 2018
    6
    This game is clearly designed for mobile phones, not for the Switch. The non-touch controls are clumsy. I'll pick this up when it hits iOS, and probably enjoy it a lot more.
  17. thomasross679
    May 30, 2018
    10
    free and addictive all the bad ratings are lying addicting amazing game 10/10
  18. thepokeman
    May 30, 2018
    10
    love the game it is perfect free and addicting to play. i recommend to every one
  19. Thereviewerdogo
    May 31, 2018
    10
    Great game, especially since its free. Nice little pass time and collect Pokemon before Lets Go releases in November 2018
  20. RipTide90
    Jun 1, 2018
    10
    This is definitely the best free game on the switch! I love trying higher power leveled quests than the team I have makes it more challenging.
  21. RevAustin
    Jun 13, 2018
    6
    At its core it is just a watching simulator. This was made purely for the micro-transactions and it is a Pokemon game in name alone. It's free yes, but there are many other free games on the switch that you would get more enjoyment out of.
  22. GenkiYokota
    Jan 27, 2022
    10
    An interesting spinf-off, ideal to hang out and farm.
    Some might consider it forgettable, but it's a nice addition to the Pokémon catalog on Switch.
  23. gragabot
    May 31, 2018
    0
    I dont know whats the point of this game. Here is the thing, there are many times I tried to control my pokemons in the fight, but they just run randomly and make the fight even harder. The game is addictive, but indeed boring. The control is really lag when switch between screen touch and button control.
  24. Gamingmedcasper
    Jun 1, 2018
    1
    + is free :/

    - Overcrowded microtransactions, slow progression unless you raise your credit card, annoying sound, no strategic depth, insulting to fans, ugly, stupid, lazy, dishonest, indifferent content, lonely, thin, misleading, vain, disgusting.
  25. Rtheom
    May 30, 2018
    5
    This is just silly. It's a slightly entertaining "game" to watch, but that's all that you do. The game plays itself, there's auto-set, auto-select and auto-battle buttons. The only two effects the player really has on the game are choosing what order you want to go on the quests in the game (just the order, not actually doing anything on them), and choosing whether or not to pay money toThis is just silly. It's a slightly entertaining "game" to watch, but that's all that you do. The game plays itself, there's auto-set, auto-select and auto-battle buttons. The only two effects the player really has on the game are choosing what order you want to go on the quests in the game (just the order, not actually doing anything on them), and choosing whether or not to pay money to make the game go faster.

    Since it's a free download, you might as well check it out, but I don't know why anyone would ever spend money on this. There's literally nothing to do here.    … Expand
  26. TatsMcGee
    Sep 8, 2018
    6
    Why? Why did I play this bad game for as many hours as I did? It’s a free-to-play Pokemon game which interesting Pokemon Sprites. All of the Pokemon are cubed shape which I am a fan of. Unfortunately, that’s the only thing that I am a fan of in regards to this game.

    The game is barely a game. You can have up to 3 Pokemon in your party and each Pokemon has 2 stats. Attack power and Hit    Why? Why did I play this bad game for as many hours as I did? It’s a free-to-play Pokemon game which interesting Pokemon Sprites. All of the Pokemon are cubed shape which I am a fan of. Unfortunately, that’s the only thing that I am a fan of in regards to this game.

    The game is barely a game. You can have up to 3 Pokemon in your party and each Pokemon has 2 stats. Attack power and Hit Points. The higher the stats, the better the Pokemon. You collect Pokemon by cooking food which attracts them. It’s all so random, I played this game for probably almost 10 hours and I am ashamed of it. I am proud of myself for not spending any money but still. Why did I waste my time on this game?    … Expand
  27. Stamantha
    Jun 4, 2018
    7
    In the beginning i didn't think much of this game as it is designed exactly like a mobile game (mainly touch controls, waiting over time for things to happen, use special tickets to not wait etc) but as it was for free I gave it a go and I must say it's pretty addictive and fun!

    It's a whole different way to play Pokemon: it has a real time battle system with cooldown attacks and it has    In the beginning i didn't think much of this game as it is designed exactly like a mobile game (mainly touch controls, waiting over time for things to happen, use special tickets to not wait etc) but as it was for free I gave it a go and I must say it's pretty addictive and fun!

    It's a whole different way to play Pokemon: it has a real time battle system with cooldown attacks and it has a cooking system in order to attract new Pokemon. The game design is simple for casual playing yet it has sufficient depth and variety and also allows for strategy in creating a good team of 3 Pokemon and move through the different areas.

    Only downside in the game (apart from the fact that you have to wait for the "battery recharge" until you can move on and do more missions) is the fact that Pokemon move automatically by themselves and many times they tend to be too far away from the enemy in order for a special attack to hit or they might be facing a completely wrong direction and totally miss the targets.

    Overall I was pleasantly surprised and i think it's good fun.    … Expand
  28. nachuz1
    Jun 9, 2018
    2
    **** and bad game, is boring and doesn't let you exit until you finish the tutorial, TV mode controls are terrible, at least is good for a free to play game
  29. Jtrapdoor1
    Jun 7, 2018
    5
    The game is easy to get into however easy is the only way to really describe it. There is barely any semblance of challenge to it which seems to be the way Nintendo has been taking all things Pokemon nowadays. If you are a fan of the core series who is expecting this to be a regular Pokemon game but with a Minecraft feel to it, then you would be wrong. It feels more like a mobile game thanThe game is easy to get into however easy is the only way to really describe it. There is barely any semblance of challenge to it which seems to be the way Nintendo has been taking all things Pokemon nowadays. If you are a fan of the core series who is expecting this to be a regular Pokemon game but with a Minecraft feel to it, then you would be wrong. It feels more like a mobile game than anything else. However, if you are looking for something easy to sit down with and that is not to challenging, then I would recommend it. I mean, it is not like you have a lot to play on the switch currently in regards to Pokemon until November.… Expand
  30. sin_9999
    Jun 9, 2018
    2
    todos lo que botaron como positivos son fanboy,s de nintendo o simplemente lo jugaron un par de horas. el juego es muy engañoso, empiezas en niveles faciles de completar y que no te piden mucho de tu parte, lo cual combinado al arte y al simple hecho de usar a pokemons, atrapa sin ninguna duda. pero todo cambia al avanzar en el juego y te das cuenta de detalles muy bien ocultos pero quetodos lo que botaron como positivos son fanboy,s de nintendo o simplemente lo jugaron un par de horas. el juego es muy engañoso, empiezas en niveles faciles de completar y que no te piden mucho de tu parte, lo cual combinado al arte y al simple hecho de usar a pokemons, atrapa sin ninguna duda. pero todo cambia al avanzar en el juego y te das cuenta de detalles muy bien ocultos pero que arruinan la experiencia haciendolo otro juego que solo busca sacarte dinero, al pasar de los primeros jefes o areas tematicas tanto el "monte arido" como "gruta central" se vuelven una pared inpasable en sus ultimas fases con jefes muy poderosos,lo cual indica que hay que subir de nivel tus pokemones, perol al tratar subir experiencia te das cuenta que es muy lento y el beneficio de subir nivel es una burla poniendo ejemplo un dito con nivel 23 /ps 583/atq 1038 al subir al nivel 24 solo aumenta unas cuantas fracciones sus estadisticas ps 587/ atq 1042. literalmente no se siente cambio de un nivel a otro lo cual te hace depender de las ranuras para las piedras y de conseguir pokemones de niveles superiores, para poder pasar esos jefes totalmente rotos. y quisas su punto mas fatal es que no puedes jugar todo lo que quieres poniendote un limite de 5 intentos que se regeneran de uno en uno cada media hora, haci que si pensabas subir nivel y obtener ingredientes para conseguir pokemones mas poderosos te frenan por completo. el juego solo busca frustarte para que pases por caja para comprar mas intentos para seguir jugando y objetos que faciliten tu transicion. es una pena que un juego con el sello nintendo sea otro desvergonzado pay to win mas del monton con tematica de pokemon.… Expand
  31. EpicKevin4
    May 30, 2018
    0
    Pokemon Rumble + Minecraft is not fun. Very boring, no challenge, only recommend for newcomers of pokemon.
  32. Techbane
    May 30, 2018
    3
    It's like Pokemon Rumble if Pokemon Rumble just straight up played itself for you.

    No wonder it's free.
  33. Kick454
    May 30, 2018
    0
    Can this really be considered a game? Seriously, even the main series games have more gameplay than Gachamon. (If you want a good gacha game, just get Xenoblade 2 instead). Then again, it's a free game by a company that doesn't listen to their consumers, what should I expect?

    Cons: - Everything: Meh graphics for even a Switch game, gameplay basically doesn't exist, frame rate goes down    Can this really be considered a game? Seriously, even the main series games have more gameplay than Gachamon. (If you want a good gacha game, just get Xenoblade 2 instead). Then again, it's a free game by a company that doesn't listen to their consumers, what should I expect?

    Cons:
    - Everything: Meh graphics for even a Switch game, gameplay basically doesn't exist, frame rate goes down to 5 FPS in loading screens.

    Overall, Pokemon Quest is an abomination known to mankind that doesn't even deserve a 1/10 from me, nor does it deserve my usual "warrants a" motto. Also, lag in loading screens is like saying ET for the Atari 2000 is a masterpiece unironically.    … Expand
  34. mefzeldernx
    Jul 1, 2018
    8
    Un juego que nos recuerda que no hay que juzgar un libro por su portada, a pesar de su estética estilo Minecraft, Pokémon Quest es un juego de acción muy adictivo pero por sobre todas las cosas divertido. Si lo pruebas seguro acabas agarrándole el gusto, ya que se vuelve muy divertido personalizar equipos, crear recetase ir a conquistar la isla.
    El juego es muy básico en sus controles,    Un juego que nos recuerda que no hay que juzgar un libro por su portada, a pesar de su estética estilo Minecraft, Pokémon Quest es un juego de acción muy adictivo pero por sobre todas las cosas divertido. Si lo pruebas seguro acabas agarrándole el gusto, ya que se vuelve muy divertido personalizar equipos, crear recetase ir a conquistar la isla.
    El juego es muy básico en sus controles, los personajes se mueven automáticamente y uno debe comandar cuando los pokémon utilizan sus ataques especiales. La experiencia es muy personal ya que cada piedra que mejore a tu pokémon, cada tipo y especie del grupo influye y tanto la estrategia como los equipos irán cambiando de acuerdo a la decisión del jugador. Si hay algo que criticar es que requiere mucho farming de ítems.
    Si tienes una Switch no tienes excusa de no probarlo ya que es gratuito y el juego no te obliga a realizar gastos para disfrutarlo al máximo.    … Expand
  35. Aluk
    Feb 9, 2022
    8
    Good game, addictive and with many things to do.
    Buen juego, adictivo y con muchas cosas que hacer.
  36. Kheetor
    Jun 19, 2018
    9
    At the moment I'm loving it for the casual type of gameplay it offers. Still when you get stuck in a level you're provoked into thinking about which types of pokemon to use and which stones to equip and all the nerdy aspects of pokemon you like.

    The biggest thing that's kept me playing without the need to pay is simply making 2 accounts, which is very easy on Switch. It takes like 15    At the moment I'm loving it for the casual type of gameplay it offers. Still when you get stuck in a level you're provoked into thinking about which types of pokemon to use and which stones to equip and all the nerdy aspects of pokemon you like.

    The biggest thing that's kept me playing without the need to pay is simply making 2 accounts, which is very easy on Switch. It takes like 15 seconds to switch between accounts when you run out of Battery Charge on one account. This has enabled me to get enough gameplay hours, although with 3 accounts you could probably play this 24/7.    … Expand
  37. Whirr
    Jul 12, 2018
    10
    Best game of all time.Addicting gameplay,charming and unique visuals and a top-tier OST make this a masterpiece brimming with personality and brilliant design.
  38. Dsros96
    Oct 30, 2018
    6
    It's not a bad game it's ok. Graphics and game itself are the kind you would expect on a free spin off of Pokémon. It is repetitive. And controls are kind of weird.
  39. SuperInkLink64
    Dec 2, 2018
    7
    I personally found Pokemon Quest to be a fun little time waster. The graphics and music are cute, and it controls well. However, it feels more like a mobile game that was hastily made to work on Switch as well. Actually, it IS a mobile game. I'd recommend the mobile version over the Switch version, since they both end up having repetitive gameplay, micro transactions, and wait times.I personally found Pokemon Quest to be a fun little time waster. The graphics and music are cute, and it controls well. However, it feels more like a mobile game that was hastily made to work on Switch as well. Actually, it IS a mobile game. I'd recommend the mobile version over the Switch version, since they both end up having repetitive gameplay, micro transactions, and wait times. Perfect for mobile! Pokemon Quest is free at its base, so I can't complain TOO much. You can download it to have as a fun backup game to play whenever. If you're a fan of actual Pokemon, though, get Pokemon Let's Go, or wait until next year's entry.… Expand
  40. ARGzelder
    Dec 31, 2018
    6
    Éste spin-off de la saga Pokémon es una buena opción para pasar el tiempo que ofrece la tienda de Nintendo Switch, a pesar de su imagen al estilo Minecraft "Pokémon Quest" es un juego de acción y estrategia que tiene mucha versatilidad y muchas mecánicas atractivas que atrapan y te mantienen jugando día a día.
    El juego consiste en explorar una isla utilizando a los pokémon locales para    Éste spin-off de la saga Pokémon es una buena opción para pasar el tiempo que ofrece la tienda de Nintendo Switch, a pesar de su imagen al estilo Minecraft "Pokémon Quest" es un juego de acción y estrategia que tiene mucha versatilidad y muchas mecánicas atractivas que atrapan y te mantienen jugando día a día.
    El juego consiste en explorar una isla utilizando a los pokémon locales para poder recoger recursos e ir sumando más a nuestro campamento, atrayéndolos con comidas que se pueden preparar con los elementos obtenidos de las misiones.
    Parece simple, y en realidad lo es, eso lo hace bastante atractivo. El juego en su momento requerirá que se "farmee" y se jueguen diferentes niveles múltiples veces para poder afrontar los nuevos retos que aparecen en cada momento.
    Mi pensamiento es que vale la pena probarlo, es un juego gratuito y puede disfrutarse sin invertir dinero. Si te gusta seguramente le dedicarás sus buenas horas, sino no has gastado nada por hacerlo.    … Expand
  41. preemptivestrke
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    Absolutely shocked by how involved this game is. When I first saw it revealed I thought it wouldn't be for me. I thought not having physical control of the Pokemon on screen was stupid, pointless and extremely disappointing, but boy was i wrong!

    This game focuses more on team building and has a very in depth battle mechanic that is pretty impressive once you dig in to it. Now that I've    Absolutely shocked by how involved this game is. When I first saw it revealed I thought it wouldn't be for me. I thought not having physical control of the Pokemon on screen was stupid, pointless and extremely disappointing, but boy was i wrong!

    This game focuses more on team building and has a very in depth battle mechanic that is pretty impressive once you dig in to it. Now that I've been playing it for some time I'm glad you don't control the Pokemon, this allows you to focus on move sets and buffs that compliment each other.. The stones also play a huge roll and add a much deeper element to the game. All in all its an amazing free to play game but the $30 DLC makes it even better and is worth every penny! I hope they release an expansion that includes new areas and gen 2 Pokemon in the near future.    … Expand
  42. DolphinReviews
    Jul 21, 2022
    1
    Everyone forgot about this game for a reason. It's not very good. Only redeeming part is it's free.
  43. AFLEL
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    This is a really good game, especially for a free Pokemon game. It's really just a free game that you can play for a little during a break, or for a long time. But you pretty much need to use the touchscreen if you want to use attacks faster.
  44. Dyl_lionaire
    Feb 10, 2023
    3
    This games completely shuts off my brain, It's pretty much background noise when doing other stuff.
  45. CuteDuckk12
    Apr 7, 2023
    4
    Boring game-play, but game looks pretty nice there is not much to say about this game. I don't recommend time on this.

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Metascore
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. Universo Nintendo
    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.
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  2. Gamersky
    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.
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  3. Jeuxvideo.com
    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.
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