Pokemon Quest

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  • Summary: Welcome to Tumblecube Island, where Pokémon have turned into cubes?

    Set off for adventure in the Pokémon Quest game. Venture out with your Pokémon buddies on expeditions across Tumblecube Island in search of loot in this free-to-start action-adventure. Modify your Pokémon buddies with    Welcome to Tumblecube Island, where Pokémon have turned into cubes?

    Set off for adventure in the Pokémon Quest game. Venture out with your Pokémon buddies on expeditions across Tumblecube Island in search of loot in this free-to-start action-adventure. Modify your Pokémon buddies with discovered Power Stones to make your ultimate expedition team.

    With a cube-shaped art style, Pokémon Quest is unlike any Pokémon game you've seen before. The simple gameplay makes it easy to hop into expeditions and start exploring Tumblecube Island with the help of your Pokémon buddies. Afterwards, head back to your base camp where you can use the loot you found during your adventure to befriend more Pokémon. Attract various Kanto Region Pokémon to your base camp by cooking up dishes made with collected ingredients! You can even decorate your base camp with fun items that provide helpful bonuses that make your expeditions more beneficial.    … Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Pocket Gamer UK
    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.
  4. Hardcore Gamer
    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.
  5. Multiplayer.it
    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.
  6. 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.
  7. GameCrate
    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.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 45
  3. Negative: 15 out of 45
  1. 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 physicalAbsolutely 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
  2. 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.
  4. thepokeman
    May 30, 2018
    10
    love the game it is perfect free and addicting to play. i recommend to every one
  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,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.… Expand
  6. 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,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 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
  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    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.    … Expand
  8. 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,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

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#41 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2018