Pokemon Quest

 Switch
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6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 160 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 60 out of 160
  3. Negative: 44 out of 160

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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. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. 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

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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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