Pokemon Shield

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4.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 3465 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 1,154 out of 3465
  2. Mixed: 587 out of 3465
  3. Negative: 1,724 out of 3465
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  1. TreeckoRate
    Feb 28, 2020
    3
    Good gameplay and pokemons, but textures like a **** and... WHERE THE NATIONAL POKEDEX, why over 450 pokemons are DiE where treecko, other really good pokemons MANY moves are disable too :/
  2. Gamer_the_Man
    Apr 30, 2020
    1
    A huge step back in the franchise. The game was quite obviously rushed out the door before Christmas for the kiddies to open. The story was a complete joke, animations were worse than the N64 with graphics to match with only the new pokemon's new moved getting decent animations. The wild area trees look somehow WORSE than the N64 graphically with pop in so blatant that even older consolesA huge step back in the franchise. The game was quite obviously rushed out the door before Christmas for the kiddies to open. The story was a complete joke, animations were worse than the N64 with graphics to match with only the new pokemon's new moved getting decent animations. The wild area trees look somehow WORSE than the N64 graphically with pop in so blatant that even older consoles would be able to handle better than this game. The game has a chance to literally brick your switch with zero warning whatsoever. Town was put ahead of this game because GameFreak just don't care about the Pokemon franchise anymore and it's apparant with the quality of both games. The developers blatantly lied about their rationality behind cutting content which were debunked within weeks then once the game dropped it was announced that you can get the cut content this if you pay for a $30 DLC. This game is a complete disgrace from the Pokemon series and GameFreak needs to get their act together before they go under, because at this rate GameFreak is becoming the Bethesda or EA of Nintendo.

    I would argue to say this game is Shovelware by the very definition of the word.    … Expand
  3. aurel14
    Mar 10, 2020
    4
    a really poor game outdated graphics and a empty story my last pokemon game was silver and i have not felt the gap
  4. maoyou
    Mar 17, 2020
    1
    这游戏也就只剩下对战能作为谈资了，偷工减料，粗制滥造，阉割加价。司马GF
  5. DoomGuy64
    Mar 24, 2020
    3
    The game is fine. It’s pokemon. It’s exactly the game we all love to play. But to hear the cut Pokemon from the roster just to put them in a season pass... that sucks. And for those reasons I’m out. Extremely disappointing Nintendo.
  6. SenpaiJake
    May 16, 2020
    3
    Pokemon Sword/Shield are relatively disappointing entries to the much beloved series. Skipping the Sun/Moon generation, I was eager to get into a new Pokemon adventure, especially since my last one with Let's Go: Pikachu was extremely short lived. However, to no one's surprise, Shield just did not live up to any expectations.

    The amount of the hype and people forcing them selves to    Pokemon Sword/Shield are relatively disappointing entries to the much beloved series. Skipping the Sun/Moon generation, I was eager to get into a new Pokemon adventure, especially since my last one with Let's Go: Pikachu was extremely short lived. However, to no one's surprise, Shield just did not live up to any expectations.

    The amount of the hype and people forcing them selves to support the game contributed to the distaste for the titles for sure, but I'm letting the game(s) do the talking. With my experience in this game, I can sum it up in a list format.

    1) There was no challenge. Every step of the game was very, very, *very* easy. I couldn't recall a single challenge in the story mode or anywhere else besides a few battles in the optional Battle Tower. The only challenge in this game was the extremely bipolar catch rates; the amount of balls I had to use to catch many level 20 or below pokemon in red health boggled my mind. I never had an experience like that in any Pokemon title prior, and it was extremely annoying to me to have such a weird and random problem like this happen.

    2) The story sucks - because it kinda isn't finished. Pokemon stories are never the pinnacle of writing, but they're usually good or at least fun. And that's because a evil team is usually involved causing you to become a hero, save the day, etc. The "evil team" doesn't necessarily exist in Sn/Sh, rather it's a weird group of fan boys and girls that follow around one of the side characters. The game doesn't really tell any story and barely shares any history of the region of Galar with the player until the endgame. And even then, they scramble all over to make it seem coherent and make sense, but ultimately it does not.

    3) The music isn't good. Pokemon music always slaps hard, and the Sn/Sh soundtrack - while not inherently bad - isn't that good. A lot of songs are in a jazz fusion mix for most towns, but they never sound like cohesive ensembles of music, but rather loose and fragmented instruments just blaring together. The music direction is so outlandish and extreme in most cases that it stands out from the game majorly.

    4) This game is very mediocre in gameplay. Same battle format, catching format, with the only extension to keep playing being shiny farming or building competitive teams for multiplayer. They add Dynamaxing, but it doesn't really function as well as Megas, as it acts as just a free one-shot or "take the tide of battle guaranteed" card. I'm not a fan of it.

    In it's defense, however, and the thing that actually made me get the game is the art style. I loved the previews I saw for the game's regions. The country side, the brick n mortar towns, the wild. The art*style* is very excellent, but it too is hampered by Gamefreak's lack of ambition for anything besides releasing on Holiday schedule. The overall graphics of this game are the worst. Trees are mostly 2d textures, models have extreme popup distance that is very noticeable, a lot of the lands half way in the game lose all detail and become completely plain. There is no excuse for the graphics.

    And the biggest offender this game has, by far, is the length. Routes in Pokemon usually range from medium to long between towns, with plenty of random caverns or alternate paths to explore. The Galar region must be extremely small, because walking it takes usually less than 1 minute for the player to walk between towns. The Wild Area is the only thing left harboring the spirit of the old routes, and I love it for that. The actual routes in this game are empty, plain, uninspired, and extremely short with no reason to ever traverse back to them and no optional areas to explore.

    This Pokemon entry is a very basic, mediocrely fun, bad sounding and overall "bleh" looking game. With the addition of the two expansions in June and then Fall, the overall experience will hopeful improve (because we'll finally have more Pokemon to obtain). But even then, relying on paid DLC to make your $60 game redeemable is unacceptable. This game was fun at very small spurts, but is an overall major disappointment.    … Expand
  7. Lauge
    Apr 3, 2020
    0
    Bugs related to online play make it so that you are not able to complete your pokedex, if you run i to any of these. Still Gamefreak has done nothing to fix these issues. The only fix seems to be deleting all safefiles files on your Switch and start over
  8. Gvm2327
    Apr 4, 2020
    0
    Everything was dumb down, the amount of content is stupid small and the game is ugly af
    I don't see any positives
  9. Rafft
    Apr 24, 2020
    10
    I have much Fun when i play this game and i dont need a National dex to Like Pokemon Shield my Team is good but i have Problems to fight the Champ because i am underlevelt. I have no lags or bucks.
  10. NathanBWrites
    May 8, 2020
    3
    Terrible low effort game. Disgusting graphics in the majority of scenarios with an abundance of rehashed and lazy animations around every corner. Over half the Pokemon removed with little to nothing gained from the removal of these Pokemon. Somehow, I enjoyed the game for the first few hours until it became clear how rushed and lacking the devs were about half-way into the game. ShouldTerrible low effort game. Disgusting graphics in the majority of scenarios with an abundance of rehashed and lazy animations around every corner. Over half the Pokemon removed with little to nothing gained from the removal of these Pokemon. Somehow, I enjoyed the game for the first few hours until it became clear how rushed and lacking the devs were about half-way into the game. Should never have been released in the state it was in.… Expand
  11. kogokogomoo
    Jun 1, 2020
    1
    This game is very disappointing.

    Story is nonexistent

    Characters are unlikable.

    Lack of available Pokemon.

    Lackluster and tiny “open-world”

    Ugly graphics

    Very lazy and rushed game
  12. Otts
    Dec 20, 2020
    0
    Unfinished product sold with cut content at a full price. Glitchy and disrespectful with its consumers and fanbase. A loveless cashgrab rushed to the market from the highest grossing media franchise in the planet. Underperforming software for the current generation standards. Shameless and sad.
  13. Gen3Backpack
    Jun 16, 2020
    10
    It's called Pokemon Shield, because ever since buying the game I've had to shield my eyes from the amount of Dynamax porn that evolved from the feted dungheap of a Trubbish we call the internet- Granted unless its foot stuff, I love me the foot stuff~ What was I on about? Oh yeah.
    **** you Game Freak, **** you for making a game so good its absorbed my best friends into itself like a    It's called Pokemon Shield, because ever since buying the game I've had to shield my eyes from the amount of Dynamax porn that evolved from the feted dungheap of a Trubbish we call the internet- Granted unless its foot stuff, I love me the foot stuff~ What was I on about? Oh yeah.
    **** you Game Freak, **** you for making a game so good its absorbed my best friends into itself like a gelatinous cube. **** you for sucking me in too! As I type this, the game has dissolved my lower body into itself- I can only manage to post this with one hand now. The JoyCons are calling to me, speaking of an Armor Island DLC. I won't make it... The game is taking me. Bestie, if you're reading this I'm sorry I couldn't save you from the Sword version, I'll join you soon. Anyone out there looking to purchase this monster...

    Feel free, totes worth it~ Pikachu killed Jesus    … Expand
  14. Mapak
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There is absolutely NO Storyline. Most of the Game of the Origin of its "Story" remains a Mystery. The Game itself is just empty and looks like a Beta Version. After a certain point, every Pokemon is on Level 60. So it makes no common sense to catch and train them. The DLC is a joke. Everything is still empty. There is still no storyline.… Expand
  15. thilg881
    Apr 4, 2021
    3
    1) The Good:
    - It's a pokemon game after all, if you liked the previous games, at some degree you will like this one too;
    - The soundtrack is great; - The pokemon design. 2) The Bad; - No challenge at all; - Too many exp items; - Too short; - No side quests; - No option to turn off the exp. share item; - Too linear and no exploration at all; - Unfinished graphics - The    1) The Good:
    - It's a pokemon game after all, if you liked the previous games, at some degree you will like this one too;
    - The soundtrack is great;
    - The pokemon design.

    2) The Bad;
    - No challenge at all;
    - Too many exp items;
    - Too short;
    - No side quests;
    - No option to turn off the exp. share item;
    - Too linear and no exploration at all;
    - Unfinished graphics - The Nintendo Switch could do A LOT better;
    - Poorly animated moves;
    - No National Pokedex;
    - Not dubbed;
    - The Wild Area is bland;
    - Graphics pop in;
    - An expensive game for what is delivered.    … Expand
  16. Payson
    Apr 21, 2021
    0
    I really only hate the game this much because of the horrible fanbase. It's an ok 5 or 6 out of 10 normally. The wild area specifically was really fun. The story was, as usual, halfhearted, filled with plot holes, and given way too much spotlight. Graphics were Terrible with a capitol T. The New pokemon designs are cool for the most part. Like I said, an ok 5 or 6 out of 10. I'd pay 40I really only hate the game this much because of the horrible fanbase. It's an ok 5 or 6 out of 10 normally. The wild area specifically was really fun. The story was, as usual, halfhearted, filled with plot holes, and given way too much spotlight. Graphics were Terrible with a capitol T. The New pokemon designs are cool for the most part. Like I said, an ok 5 or 6 out of 10. I'd pay 40 dollars for this

    The Problem is the mouth-breathing fans who swear on this game like the bible. If you so much as even suggest that this game is a 9 out of 10, these fans will cover their ears, start screaming and spewing out uninformed garbage, and discounting all valid points because you are a "hater", and apparently that invalidates your opinion. It's gotten to the point where once respectable people like Joe Merrick have to constantly agree with these morons so they don't get torn to shreds.

    If you like this game, and can accept it is flawed, good for you. You're the exception. Congratulations. I just can't fathom people making fun of Karen's and how they can never accept they're wrong, and then vehemently defending this game from any and all criticism. This is why TrueGreen7 is currently the best Pokémon youtuber, and will probably always be. He likes the games, but never calls people who don't malinformed idiots who don't agree with him.

    This is why I'm giving the game a zero out of ten. to counterbalance at least one idiot who rated this game 10/10 out of spite.

    Inconclusion, everyone who blindly loves this game is
    A) a child
    B) someone who panders to children
    C) An idiot
    D) Has never played a good RPG. I recommend Earthbound.    … Expand
  17. A-Kratonos
    May 2, 2021
    10
    Un juego sumamente infravalorado y cuyas virtudes han sido invisibilizadas por un fandom furioso, únicamente por razones externas al juego, así como completamente ajenas a su calidad.
    Galar es una región simplemente hermosa que representa una cara idealizada del Reino Unido, los personajes son carismáticos, la historia es bastante decente, y el combate es divino en cada sentido.
    El    Un juego sumamente infravalorado y cuyas virtudes han sido invisibilizadas por un fandom furioso, únicamente por razones externas al juego, así como completamente ajenas a su calidad.
    Galar es una región simplemente hermosa que representa una cara idealizada del Reino Unido, los personajes son carismáticos, la historia es bastante decente, y el combate es divino en cada sentido.

    El Gigamax es la mecánica estrella del juego y donde se cimenta todo combate importante, y la forma de representar las batallas de liga como estadios de futbol es un gran acierto.
    Musicalmente es precioso, artísticamente ni se diga. Y explorar las llanuras de Galar para atrapar pokémon es de las mejores experiencias que he tenido con un juego de la saga principal.    … Expand
  18. HaydemRWyat
    May 11, 2021
    0
    I have to pay money to get DLC so I can get access to my favorite pokemon

    I don't like the animations at all, we were clearly told "we are delaying the game to improve upon battle animations for the game, pokemon black and white have better animations than this game, and that one is over 10 years old the story is garbage along with the fact that the music is just plain bland and    I have to pay money to get DLC so I can get access to my favorite pokemon

    I don't like the animations at all, we were clearly told "we are delaying the game to improve upon battle animations for the game, pokemon black and white have better animations than this game, and that one is over 10 years old

    the story is garbage along with the fact that the music is just plain bland and boring

    the starters are horrible fugly.

    A complete waste of money to be honest. I grew up with this franchise but I just haven't had fun with it since generation 5. I fell lied to and betrayed. This game is a disappointment. and I only play it because I don't have a DS anymore    … Expand
  19. snocown
    Jun 1, 2021
    4
    A heartbreaking experience. Not even counting the Pokémon cut from the dex. Such a hand holdy experience. Too linear.
  20. Jullai
    Jul 10, 2021
    4
    I tried to enjoy it, but I ultimately found it to be too easy and linear. Parts of the game seem lazily slapped together, and the story is lackluster. It's OK because it's still a pokemon game where you can fight and collect, but it needs some love put into it.
  21. Trevaskisschar
    Aug 6, 2021
    0
    Probably one of the worst games I have ever played and the visuals hurt my eyes and looks like something from the game cube this game is a massive step down from sun and moon
  22. Skyplayer1507
    Sep 3, 2021
    8
    very good..................................................................
  23. I_Trust_In_GF
    Jan 29, 2022
    10
    Beautiful and precious, is the only way to describe the Galar region
    User evaluations in general give a very distorted view of this game. It really very fun and ideal for hanging out with the childrens.
  24. LauritsAM
    Feb 19, 2022
    8
    I kinda love this game! :)
    Over all my experience with this game was fantastic
    for what we got, Im actually satisfied.
    The DLC add up was a new fresh update the game was in hunger for, when the post-game was weak
  25. Traskb7
    Nov 17, 2019
    9
    Love this game! Its amazing! Its super fun! So far my only problem is the online is a little glitchy at the moment
  26. Somerandomguy2
    Nov 15, 2019
    8
    All i have to say is while some of the criticisms are valid i still had a blast and haven't had any issues.
  27. RYSCO
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    Just say I think it's a great game. I don't usually follow pokemon games, but I think it's a very good and entertaining game. It has hooked me and I love that there are few pokemons and not the string of pokemons that there is ... is a hook... Recommended... Although I see a lot of hater that I would have to play... And many people who do not know how to value the games for their fun andJust say I think it's a great game. I don't usually follow pokemon games, but I think it's a very good and entertaining game. It has hooked me and I love that there are few pokemons and not the string of pokemons that there is ... is a hook... Recommended... Although I see a lot of hater that I would have to play... And many people who do not know how to value the games for their fun and their hours of fun that I carry few and I can say that I find a good game ... entertaining, fun and has me hooked ...… Expand
  28. Will2000
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    A great game. The low score is completely undeserved and is the result of "fans" angry at it over the fact you can't transfer old Pokemon over. I have no idea what people are talking about with low play times, I'm 7 hours in and have only just beaten the first gym. The graphics are a massive improvement over previous installments to the Pokemon franchise.
  29. Nova_Cis22
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    It's not the best pokemon but I think is a good game.
  30. Ibarafox
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    Fantastic music, feels new and familiar at the same time. Fell in love with it at hour two and can't wait for what's in store for subsequent playthroughs
  31. ErkMcleod
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    The best pokémon experience ever, surpases all other pokémon gameplays, no random battles, the pokémon game I"ve been waiting for all this time.
  32. lokiface
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    It's a great game with brilliant characters, the new Pokemon are exciting and the battles are a treat. The wild area is incredibly addictive and it's fun to go back and see what new Pokemon show up, and seeing the other players running around/biking. I've felt encouraged to play with friends using the raid system and have teamed up several times with my buddy in California. The gymIt's a great game with brilliant characters, the new Pokemon are exciting and the battles are a treat. The wild area is incredibly addictive and it's fun to go back and see what new Pokemon show up, and seeing the other players running around/biking. I've felt encouraged to play with friends using the raid system and have teamed up several times with my buddy in California. The gym challenges / battles feel epic and the actual difficulty is well-crafted (first gym Pokemon are level 20). The camping and curry making system is really fun too. Don't listen to all the negative reviews you'll just miss out on a good game.… Expand
  33. bernera
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    The game could be more visually neat, but bro is so much fun this wild area game even you will be hunting and raiding for a long time
  34. batmattman
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Good game, oozing charm, lots of fun.
  35. rucus
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    by far the best Pokémon game to be released so far. been playing for about 34 hours and just got to the 6th gym. defiantly a long game and I have yet to get bored. its a most buy for anyone that is a Pokémon fan.
  36. Velisu
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    This game is not about grafix or some realistic effects, its game about gameplay. And this game is doing well, in time where games be more like movies instead be more like games!
  37. Mikki1986
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Storymode took me 30hrs to finish. Playing docked and graphics are really nice. 400 pokemon are more then enough for me. Me and my 11 year old love it 10/10
  38. Fready
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    Mal endlich was neues mit relativ guter Grafik.
    Bis jetzt finde ich es einfach nur super.
    Auch wenn manchmal die Auflösung im Handheld modus niedrig ist.
    Das Design ist in manchen Punkten vielleicht nicht für jeden was, aber schlecht auf kein Fall.
  39. thiago__vascon
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    I really dont understand all the hate. I've played over 60 hours and just keep coming back for more. I believe it to be the best game on the series, or at least very close to it. It would be better if there were all the pokemon? Yeah, sure. But also sure the cute didn't really affect the gameplay. The graphics are good, not outstanding, but you find a lot of enchanting places in the game.I really dont understand all the hate. I've played over 60 hours and just keep coming back for more. I believe it to be the best game on the series, or at least very close to it. It would be better if there were all the pokemon? Yeah, sure. But also sure the cute didn't really affect the gameplay. The graphics are good, not outstanding, but you find a lot of enchanting places in the game. I only wish it had a bigger story, but it's just because the game is so nice i wish to keep playing more and more. Also, the wield area is definitely the best thing in the pokemon series til now, it's really fascinating and filled with all kinds of pokemon. Again, my only wish was it all was bigger, but not because it's small, but because i wish to play more and more.… Expand
  40. cobradactyl
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    Innovative for the series. All new pokemon on a grand scale. The game is simply fun to play. My daughters love it!
  41. jthm4013
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    Best looking pokemon game i have ever seen, wish they would of given voice audio to the characters, other than that the game is amazing.
  42. 1000fps
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    This is the best Pokémon game that has ever been released. This is the Pokémon game of our hopes and dreams.
  43. IkanaDXX
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    It is a great change from a portable console to an on-table console and gf did it wonderfully
  44. Cbadds
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    In all honesty I would rate the game about an 8, but will all the 0 reviews I felt the game could do with a 10. Ignore all the histerical people (fanboys) saying the game is rubbish... It's not. Could it have done more? Yes... Should it have done more? That one I'm still deciding. What you get here is a Pokémon game through mad through. If that's your bag you're still going to have a greatIn all honesty I would rate the game about an 8, but will all the 0 reviews I felt the game could do with a 10. Ignore all the histerical people (fanboys) saying the game is rubbish... It's not. Could it have done more? Yes... Should it have done more? That one I'm still deciding. What you get here is a Pokémon game through mad through. If that's your bag you're still going to have a great time playing sword/shield. I've put in quite a few hours so far and still find myself coming back. Biggest complaint for me is maybe it's a bit on the easy side and some of the Pokémon are just not appealing, but hey cant have it all! :)… Expand
  45. Skylysenpai
    Nov 15, 2019
    2
    Beat the game in around 15 hours and was pretty disappointed. This wasn’t the Pokémon game I was hoping for. The story was meh, graphics were horrid, and the new Pokémon designs aren’t really my favorite. And honestly this feels like an upscaled 3DS game with just a tad more graphical fidelity. When games like dragon quest, breath of the wild, and the Witcher 3 exist in the switch, YouBeat the game in around 15 hours and was pretty disappointed. This wasn’t the Pokémon game I was hoping for. The story was meh, graphics were horrid, and the new Pokémon designs aren’t really my favorite. And honestly this feels like an upscaled 3DS game with just a tad more graphical fidelity. When games like dragon quest, breath of the wild, and the Witcher 3 exist in the switch, You have to wonder why they couldn’t use the full potential of the switches power. Do I think this game is worth $60? Nope. Maybe when it goes on sale for cheap you can try and pick it up if you really wanted. But this isn’t the game for me and many others. I will never touch this game again.… Expand
  46. Brizius1996
    Nov 15, 2019
    3
    This game is a f****** mess...We're in 2019 and a game like Pokemon sword and shield is Simply unacceptable. The graphics are WAY inferiore to manu PS2 games, the models are the same of previous 3ds games of the saga, animations are recycled and they' re Trash, characters and Monsters move like robots or sometimes they' dont even move when they' should do. Bycicle flies for no reason andThis game is a f****** mess...We're in 2019 and a game like Pokemon sword and shield is Simply unacceptable. The graphics are WAY inferiore to manu PS2 games, the models are the same of previous 3ds games of the saga, animations are recycled and they' re Trash, characters and Monsters move like robots or sometimes they' dont even move when they' should do. Bycicle flies for no reason and water doesn't move while pokemons are swimming in It. They cut more than half of the roster and over 100 moves Without any reason. The storto is super short (around 15 hours) and there Is NO POST-GAME. Dynamax battles are Just stupid, Raids are boring and the wild Is EMPTY. I Just wasted my money… Expand
  47. RyogaWanderer
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    I just spent 5 hours playing with my friends after getting our copies. The games are fun, the graphics are a serious step up from previous Pokemon games, and the new Pokemon are awesome. Raids are super fun, and there are ton of Pokemon to catch right off the bat (seriously, I have 36 and I just got to the first gym). The people here that are slamming it with 0's either haven't played it,I just spent 5 hours playing with my friends after getting our copies. The games are fun, the graphics are a serious step up from previous Pokemon games, and the new Pokemon are awesome. Raids are super fun, and there are ton of Pokemon to catch right off the bat (seriously, I have 36 and I just got to the first gym). The people here that are slamming it with 0's either haven't played it, are not Pokemon fans, or wanted to be angry so bad they did not give it a fair chance. It's Pokemon, it's great.… Expand
  48. DuckieFist
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Best Pokémon To Date.....Besides nostalgia factored in. People complain about there not being enough change. There is. As far as animations not being new. False. Sure there are some recycled ones. Mostly for the moves that you will likely delete. Could it be graphically better...sure. But time has shown is that graphics mean nothing for it to be good or bad. People still play Final FantasyBest Pokémon To Date.....Besides nostalgia factored in. People complain about there not being enough change. There is. As far as animations not being new. False. Sure there are some recycled ones. Mostly for the moves that you will likely delete. Could it be graphically better...sure. But time has shown is that graphics mean nothing for it to be good or bad. People still play Final Fantasy 7 like it came out yesterday. There have been plenty of new ones that people barely care about because they are stuck on the FF 7 mindset. Don’t listen to people’s reviews who haven’t even played the game and gave it a low score just because there is no national deck and TAIL WHIP STILL LOOKS THE SAME. It’s Pokémon. Buy it if you are remotely into Pokémon. Fall in love with it like you most likely will.....Or move on. The game is great and I get lost in playing it. Any game that does that means it’s a good game to me and deserve the 10/10. HOLLLLLLLLLLLLA!… Expand
  49. amed_fonseca
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    el juego se ve muy bien a pesar de todo lo que han dicho, para ser el primer juego de la saga principal desarrollado para una consola casera esta excelente, por lo que llevo jugado me parece un gran juego de pokemon así que no tengan miedo al comprarlo, si el juego les llama la atención no se arrepentirán al comprarlo, juego 100% recomendado.
  50. Pika-power
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    This is a really great game, the gameplay is nice, the post game (not gonna spoil it) includes ton of Pokémon to enjoy preparing for the competitive scene, the new Pokémon are enjoyingly vibrant. Overall, it’s a sold game for me.
  51. exts4
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    Hace tiempo que no me enviciaba tanto con un juego. Aunque es ligeramente más fácil que las entregas anteriores. Muy buen juego.
  52. SLURM187
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    There is not a single review in the red for this game that is valid. All these national dex cry babies realize the only power they have is leaving a low review for a game that is actually really great. If you are a Pokemon fan, you really owe it to yourself to play this game. For me, the wild area alone is fantastic. Its a great place to explore, level up, and find new Pokemon. It makes meThere is not a single review in the red for this game that is valid. All these national dex cry babies realize the only power they have is leaving a low review for a game that is actually really great. If you are a Pokemon fan, you really owe it to yourself to play this game. For me, the wild area alone is fantastic. Its a great place to explore, level up, and find new Pokemon. It makes me so happy knowing that the national dex whiners are the vocal minority, since the game has had massive sales. Keep doing what you do Game Freak. It's your vision, and it's a good one.… Expand
  53. hanzo82
    Jan 31, 2020
    2
    nope... not really good, it was definitely my last pokemon game. just a huge disappointment
  54. tec
    Nov 18, 2019
    0
    1 point for the nintendo bonus. overall a mittlefinger for every pokemon fan.
  55. icarols
    Nov 15, 2019
    3
    All the game is poor optimized and no national dex. No way to play this. Pokémon deserves better!
  56. Mudd137
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    The game is everything I wanted and more. I understand why some people are disappointed in the roster but overall it's a great game. Keep on doing great for the fans gamefreak
  57. Br4n
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    El apartado artístico es increíble de principio a fin, además el juego cumple su cometido de ser entretenido.
  58. Turk725
    Nov 17, 2019
    9
    Extremely fun gameplay, the music is the bomb and the characters are much more compelling this time around. There's really nothing wrong with the game.
  59. ddark14
    Nov 18, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. los intercambios con amigos estan un poco complicados, la transición a consola mas potente me parece excelente, buena historia, buenas mecanicas… Expand
  60. nGrangetto
    Nov 22, 2019
    9
    Gran juego. Me gusta mucho la región, los nuevos pokemons. En si los graficos no son la gran cosa, pero son muy lindos. La musica es más que interesante, y la historia si bien es corta, a mí me resulto interesante. La opción de poder interactuar con amigos en incursiones es muy buena, abré camino a que esto continue mejorando para las proximas entregas. Lo unico que NO me gusta tanto es elGran juego. Me gusta mucho la región, los nuevos pokemons. En si los graficos no son la gran cosa, pero son muy lindos. La musica es más que interesante, y la historia si bien es corta, a mí me resulto interesante. La opción de poder interactuar con amigos en incursiones es muy buena, abré camino a que esto continue mejorando para las proximas entregas. Lo unico que NO me gusta tanto es el tema Dinamax/Gigantamax, pero es algo personal, no creo que sea determinante para calificar el juego como mejor o peor. En fin, quienes gusten de Pokemon van a encontrar un nuevo mundo para explorar y conocer, y nuevos pokemones más que interesantes.… Expand
  61. ArthurSG
    Nov 27, 2019
    9
    great game but the graphics leave a little to be desired but the game is a lot of fun and brings a great gameplay experience
  62. Maluigii
    Nov 30, 2019
    10
    This game really doesn't deserve the bad criticism it's getting. This is a pokémon game just like the other main games. Okay there are a lot of mons cut from the game, but i think its a good thing. Other mons now get a chance to shine! (Eg. There is no Alakazam so other psychic types need to be used
  63. Moderatebongo49
    Dec 1, 2019
    10
    I must say that Pokémon Sword and Shield diverted my expectations in almost every way. As a big Pokémon fan, I was very upset about the removal of half of the Pokémon as well as many other aspects of this game before launch. That being said, upon my playthrough of the game, none of this worries affected my enjoyment at all. I was attached to many fun characters, great Pokémon design, andI must say that Pokémon Sword and Shield diverted my expectations in almost every way. As a big Pokémon fan, I was very upset about the removal of half of the Pokémon as well as many other aspects of this game before launch. That being said, upon my playthrough of the game, none of this worries affected my enjoyment at all. I was attached to many fun characters, great Pokémon design, and an over great time. At the end of the day, this was a very quality Pokémon experience that was miles better than both of the 3ds outings for the franchise. I recently finished the Pokédex, and am now assembling a few teams for competitive play, and have enjoyed every minute of it. I implore you to give the games an honest try despite all of the controversy surrounding it. Although it is a bummer to see so many Pokémon go, it hardly impacts your experience, as the appearance of Pokémon are varied and plentiful in every corner of the game.… Expand
  64. Sarahphim
    Jan 12, 2020
    9
    Been playing pokemon since Ruby. Love this. Can play all day. Gym battles are especially fun. Camping is fun without being too grindy. Itd be 10 if those bags could be turned off and the female model didnt have a weak stance.
  65. Spawnvash
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    If I compare this to every previous iteration of pokemon I would say is by far the best for 3 main reasons:

    1. Hand-held graphics are great. Compared to previous iterations is amazing, the visual aesthetics make you feel in the country side of a lushy mountainous or fantasy valley. As a sample please refer to the trees swinging with the wind, or musk on the stone railings, birds flying    If I compare this to every previous iteration of pokemon I would say is by far the best for 3 main reasons:

    1. Hand-held graphics are great. Compared to previous iterations is amazing, the visual aesthetics make you feel in the country side of a lushy mountainous or fantasy valley. As a sample please refer to the trees swinging with the wind, or musk on the stone railings, birds flying on the far mountainous landscape. Of course in the TV is not breath of the wild, but again Pokemon was not meant to be played on a TV but rather outside on the move.

    2. Simplicity - less is more: Pokemon old-school fans tend to believe more complex deep and obsolete unnecessary hassles are a must of all games. Let me break this down to you, new-comers to the franchise hate old mechanics, they are dated and would make the game feel like a 2010 game... this is almost 2020 and simplicity wins them all. Easy to pick mechanics, not overcomplicated walking and 25 hours of gameplay is enough. Pokemon is not the only game in the world and if you enjoy only playing one game for the full year please go play FIFA. Simplifying training mechanics is great and although some moves have been removes and cap for some Pokemons, that is ok. Simplified story, thats great! pokemon is a light and joyful game, we don't need Christopher Nolan narratives or ultra dark plot twists, if you want them go play something more mature.

    3. Pokemon cut is great. thank god I don't have to catch **** as pokemons, removing overpowered options and finally saying: If your favourite pokemon got removed, get and fall in love with a new one, seems that some of our pokemon fans don't know how to deal with break-ups. Love the focus on the new gen, rather than relying on old gen designs. At least I know I'm paying for the new content and not just a remaster of old designs.

    New is always better, seems some people are having trouble coping with change, rather than enjoying the new benefits it brings.    … Expand
  66. Minishfrank
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    Looks pretty great, all big a colorful! Also, this game is SO fun & the soundtrack is AWESOME.
  67. rileytlakin
    Nov 18, 2019
    9
    I don't understand why reviews are so low for this game compared to the other Pokémon games, I've played through every pokémon game in the franchise and this game is by far the best pokemon game I've ever played, I generally feel challenged when battling (although it might vary depending on if you do dynamax raids) while playing through the game and the storyline is amazing. I understandI don't understand why reviews are so low for this game compared to the other Pokémon games, I've played through every pokémon game in the franchise and this game is by far the best pokemon game I've ever played, I generally feel challenged when battling (although it might vary depending on if you do dynamax raids) while playing through the game and the storyline is amazing. I understand why some people might be mad about the pokédex, but even so the game contains around 500 pokemon (half the pokédex roughly). If you're even mildly interested in Pokémon, GET THIS GAME!… Expand
  68. CuteCatXIII
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    Best Pokémon yet. A lot of people are upset they removed some Pokémon into Pokémon home comes out but no Pokémon game has had them all. Generally confused but it’s good.
  69. Metalcritico
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    Excelente muchas horas de juego como siempre en las sagas de pokemon!
    Super adictivo!!
  70. EverydayAliens
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    Fantastic game! I’m 20 hours into it and I’m only on the 3rd gym badge. You’ll definitely get your money’s worth if you’re not a basic crybaby that loves hearing things just to hate them.
  71. Knight412
    Nov 17, 2019
    9
    While there aren't as many pokemon as there were in previous titles, the game is still fun, the music is great, the art style is beautiful, most of the characters are great, and the ability to do max raids with friends is a fun idea, while you may not agree with this, you can at least give it a shot.
  72. bojackhoeman
    Nov 18, 2019
    9
    I enjoy the game quite a lot. The issues that people have about the graphics are nitpicky, but valid. However, it doesn't discount from the fact that it's a good game and the new features like Max Raid Battles and the Wild Area are a step in the right direction.
  73. Flare748
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    The flaws are so minor they really don’t matter to me. I haven’t had this much fun in a Pokémon game since XY. I would recommend this game to everybody. Gyms are so hype now thanks to the music, setup and camera angles. The wild area is so fun and full of fun and engaging max raid that you can play online and locally. Towns look amazing on the Switch and I will be playing this game forThe flaws are so minor they really don’t matter to me. I haven’t had this much fun in a Pokémon game since XY. I would recommend this game to everybody. Gyms are so hype now thanks to the music, setup and camera angles. The wild area is so fun and full of fun and engaging max raid that you can play online and locally. Towns look amazing on the Switch and I will be playing this game for hundreds of hours.… Expand
  74. freddyfred
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    I’ve been playing Pokémon since red and blue, and this is the first one I’ve felt compelled to finish in a LONG time. This game has so many quality of life improvements from previous games; the inclusion of multiplayer online is excellent; and I CANNOT STRESS ENOUGH how little the graphical inaccuracies matter or are noticeable. This game is FANTASTIC. Don’t let people who haven’t playedI’ve been playing Pokémon since red and blue, and this is the first one I’ve felt compelled to finish in a LONG time. This game has so many quality of life improvements from previous games; the inclusion of multiplayer online is excellent; and I CANNOT STRESS ENOUGH how little the graphical inaccuracies matter or are noticeable. This game is FANTASTIC. Don’t let people who haven’t played it tell you otherwise.… Expand
  75. Maximmmm
    Nov 15, 2019
    8
    Love it. It's fun as always to catch and train new Pokemon. Yes, the other Generations have in my opinion better Pokemon, but its still not THAT bad.
  76. DanDonato
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    Best Pokémon game ever made.
    It’s just magical to be able to play my favourite portable franchise in a console for the first time.
    The game it’s stunningly beautiful, the Galar region is awesome, the new Pokémon are incredible well-designed. One of the best games on the already awesome Nintendo Switch library. The people review bombing this game dont even have a Switch.    Best Pokémon game ever made.
    It’s just magical to be able to play my favourite portable franchise in a console for the first time.
    The game it’s stunningly beautiful, the Galar region is awesome, the new Pokémon are incredible well-designed.
    One of the best games on the already awesome Nintendo Switch library.
    The people review bombing this game dont even have a Switch.

    #ThankYouGameFreak    … Expand
  77. TD622
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Sword and Shield is a genuinely good entry into the Pokémon series. It may not be the best, and there have certainly been some poor decisions made by Game Freak, but the game is still solid. If you genuinely hate the Pokédex issue and other choices by game freak and want to boycott it, then don’t buy it. If you don’t want to spend 60 on another standard Pokémon game that isn’t anythingSword and Shield is a genuinely good entry into the Pokémon series. It may not be the best, and there have certainly been some poor decisions made by Game Freak, but the game is still solid. If you genuinely hate the Pokédex issue and other choices by game freak and want to boycott it, then don’t buy it. If you don’t want to spend 60 on another standard Pokémon game that isn’t anything innovative or outstanding, then don’t buy it. But if you’re just interested in a fun game then be aware that the tidal wave of 0 score reviews isn’t reflective of the game’s actual quality and consider giving it a go.
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  78. Gsyrek10
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    I have never had so much fun playing a Pokémon game, the amount of time you can spend doing literally whatever you want without even following the story is amazing. So much freedom and so much variety to how you can do it!
  79. Naraku
    Jan 16, 2020
    9
    Un gran avance en los juegos de pokémon, la verdad es que desde el pokémon Lets Go se me hacen juegos muy fáciles, la dificultad se ha perdido por completo y eso es un gran punto en contra, por otro lado los gráficos son fantásticos y la historia es buena.
  80. ToasterRoaster
    Nov 22, 2019
    9
    This game feels incredible. All the subtle animation and UI changes look and feel amazing, compared to SuMo. The wild area is expansive and can at points feel overwhelming, but is overall worth exploring with neat items scattered around. There's also an odd, playful charm with the cooking mechanic, as it works well and feels rewarding. Battling also feels good. The amount of availableThis game feels incredible. All the subtle animation and UI changes look and feel amazing, compared to SuMo. The wild area is expansive and can at points feel overwhelming, but is overall worth exploring with neat items scattered around. There's also an odd, playful charm with the cooking mechanic, as it works well and feels rewarding. Battling also feels good. The amount of available Pokémon is ironically almost overwhelming once you get to the wild area.
    It's fun and worth a buy. Don't listen to the current average metacritic score. The Pokémon being gone is really not a huge deal and is barely noticeable. The game finds it's own charm and fun. Try it before you review bombing it.    … Expand
  81. LisaRueh
    Nov 25, 2019
    9
    This is a great game - I had a lot of fun playing it and enjoyed the whole thing. It isn't a 100 % there yet and is still a bit rough around the edges but I don't regret buying or playing it. The game play is nice and works well - there are three things bothering me within the game - 1. you cannot turn off or filter all the notifications you receive on the lower left hand side for onlineThis is a great game - I had a lot of fun playing it and enjoyed the whole thing. It isn't a 100 % there yet and is still a bit rough around the edges but I don't regret buying or playing it. The game play is nice and works well - there are three things bothering me within the game - 1. you cannot turn off or filter all the notifications you receive on the lower left hand side for online playing, 2. the instructions for how cooking works are a bit too limited, 3. the limitation of implemented Pokemon (even though I don't think, that this is such a big deal).
    Otherwise I think it is a great game with a really great story, great game play and I really enjoyed that the game and the opponents you face have actual emotions and things happen, that you don't naturally expect. I also really enjoyed the graphics and the 3D world - how the Pokemon run around on the map and I can actually see them - that was great and an awesome addition.    … Expand
  82. Persona5Royale
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Much better than it's dumb counter partner sword. Get this version instead!
  83. Greendeer23
    Mar 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good works in my opinion , good graphics and good world is great experience… Expand
  84. LGM3-6-9
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    El mejor Pokémon asta hoy los mejores gráficos de todos los Pokémon viva Pokémon
  85. PuppyNomNomKing
    Nov 15, 2019
    8
    Pokemon Sword/Shield, while not the greatest game in the series, is still a pretty damn good game, the story, while short, is very well written, with interesting characters that sadly, don't get enough time to shine.

    The wild area is a welcome edition, and Dynamaxing, while gimmicky, is a nice replacement for Mega Evolutions. The whole Dexit controversy is blown WAY out of    Pokemon Sword/Shield, while not the greatest game in the series, is still a pretty damn good game, the story, while short, is very well written, with interesting characters that sadly, don't get enough time to shine.

    The wild area is a welcome edition, and Dynamaxing, while gimmicky, is a nice replacement for Mega Evolutions.

    The whole Dexit controversy is blown WAY out of proportion, there are till over 400 Pokemon to catch, the average player will only catch 20-30 of those.

    In all, the first main series pokemon game on console is great and i highly recommend it to ANY pokemon fan.    … Expand
  86. JuniorBertao
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Muito bom!
    Gráficos bonitos
    Pokémon sendo Pokémon
    Galarian Forms 10/10
  87. Cxistderkleinst
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Best pokemon ever - denis ist der beste .. Er wird der allerbeste sein. Dd was soll man noch sagen.. Besser alslets go und. Pokemon go
  88. Cakey77
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Fantastic game, the 30+ year olds crying about this can be easily ignored, this is a great game.
  89. Kazem
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Nice transition! Really like the game, the story the new pokemon! can't wait for the next one with Gamefreak
  90. MMangia
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    5 hours and I didn't beat the first Gym yet.
    The graphics looks amazing for a Pokémon game. The social functions are amazing, and the gameplay is brilliant.
  91. ResilientFightr
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    Graphics get a B. Story a B+. Characters a B+ and new pokemon designs an A. The added mechanic of giant pokemon is amazing its like my kaiju childhood fantasy from playing rampage came true with CHARIZARD and TYRANITAR
  92. Jose12
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    Normally I would give it an 8, but Im very sure people that hasnt even played the game is giving this game a 0, and thats not fair at all, Im having a lot of fun with this game, I love the new pokemon, I love the gym leader mechanics, the music is awesome, the wild area is the future of the gamem, Im very aware that the graphics arent the expected for a console like switch but thats why INormally I would give it an 8, but Im very sure people that hasnt even played the game is giving this game a 0, and thats not fair at all, Im having a lot of fun with this game, I love the new pokemon, I love the gym leader mechanics, the music is awesome, the wild area is the future of the gamem, Im very aware that the graphics arent the expected for a console like switch but thats why I give it a fair 8, but in my heart is really a ten, cause Im faving fun like no other pokemon game ever, if gamefreak fix the graphics issues and some npcs mechanics we will be talking about a game of the year in future presentations, maybe adding actors to some dialogues would be awesome two, besides that is awesome… Expand
  93. majr
    Nov 17, 2019
    9
    I have played the story completely and gathered over 24 hours of in game time. Overall the game is very solid. The only thing stopping me form giving it a perfect score is the missing pokemon...I am fine with pokemon being cut, but even as i say that I do wish they would of been more then what they did add (not a whole lot more....like 50 or so and i feel that would of been great)

    The    I have played the story completely and gathered over 24 hours of in game time. Overall the game is very solid. The only thing stopping me form giving it a perfect score is the missing pokemon...I am fine with pokemon being cut, but even as i say that I do wish they would of been more then what they did add (not a whole lot more....like 50 or so and i feel that would of been great)

    The story was very pleasing, and game play is solid...the music was fantastic and art choices were pleasing to the eyes.

    I would recommend to any of my friends and play again easily.    … Expand
  94. Ernest_Figueroa
    Feb 2, 2020
    8
    Gran juego de pokemon, grandes sorpresas al nivel jugable, el apartado visual es de un pokemon Ultra moon reescalado. En portátil se ve muy bien, La manera en que se desarrolla el juego es muy ágil y casi no es necesario levear mucho más de lo que leveas de camino al destino.
    No es nuevo que copien animaciones en la saga y no me molesta armar un nuevo equipo para esta entrega, el juego es    Gran juego de pokemon, grandes sorpresas al nivel jugable, el apartado visual es de un pokemon Ultra moon reescalado. En portátil se ve muy bien, La manera en que se desarrolla el juego es muy ágil y casi no es necesario levear mucho más de lo que leveas de camino al destino.
    No es nuevo que copien animaciones en la saga y no me molesta armar un nuevo equipo para esta entrega, el juego es muy bueno, pero no es bueno gráficamente para los lanzamientos que tenemos en switch. Tiene unos momentos en la narrativa que no me esperaba. Depresión y otras instancias que le dan peso a la carrera de entrenador que las anteriores entregas no lo hacían tan bien como este. Subestime a los oponentes y tuve que tomarme el juego en serio como en los pokémon rojo y esmeralda y de ese estilo donde si que tenias que tener estrategia y un poco de suerte para vencer. El vicio en pokémon ha vuelto señores. Luego de 200 horas, siento que el juego pudo ser mucho más, falto mejorar las texturas y el frame rate cuando pones el online en la zona salvaje, por lo demás, bien, pudieron hacerlo mejor y más épico pero veo mucha flojera por parte de gamefreak.    … Expand
  95. DuckTurtle
    Nov 18, 2019
    9
    The game has a lot to offer and is with out a doubt the most difficult modern Pokemon game especially in the second half. The animations are smooth and the frame rate didn't drop. Most of the landscapes look great. While the did cut half of the Pokemon there are still a ton of Pokemon in the game (400), and most of the new Pokemon look good. Honestly a very solid game.
  96. iMustang
    Nov 30, 2019
    9
    Minus a handful of Gigantamax Pokemon and a couple of Rare Trainer Cards, I have 100% completed Pokemon Shield after over 100 hours, including a complete living dex minus 2 legendaries. This game was absolutely fantastic, with a story that was straightforward but still very charming with a cast of colorful and fun characters. Visiting the gyms wasn't something you were doing between theMinus a handful of Gigantamax Pokemon and a couple of Rare Trainer Cards, I have 100% completed Pokemon Shield after over 100 hours, including a complete living dex minus 2 legendaries. This game was absolutely fantastic, with a story that was straightforward but still very charming with a cast of colorful and fun characters. Visiting the gyms wasn't something you were doing between the story in this game, but rather it WAS the story as you're apart of an elite set of challengers participating in a spectator's sport that the whole world loves watching. Every gym leader you battle is a celebrity because of that, having unique personalities and playing a role in the overarching plot, and even coming back from time to time to carry the plot. Like in Let's Go, visiting the "World of Pokemon" was an absolute joy with them walking and flying around towns, and seeing them live in the wild in a fantastic hybrid of seeing them in both the overworld and in random encounters (especially in the Wild Area where the weather effects which ones you'll see). The new features like the camp were cute and fun, especially with the 400+ varying animations, but the mentioned Wild Area was definitely the highlight of this game. It pushed the social interaction to a whole new level, giving you even more reason to join up with friends and go hunting for rare and powerful Pokemon. I've never played a Pokemon game before where I was so motivated to play with others, and with the addition of more Gigantamax Pokemon and more in the future, this will probably be the first Pokemon game I'm constantly coming back to. With a charming story, an amazing soundtrack, and the best social interaction the franchise has had yet, Pokemon Shield is worth diving into and never looking back.… Expand
  97. robodonnell93
    Nov 17, 2019
    9
    Haven't had this much fun with a Pokémon game in years.
    Despite its minor flaws, this game is up there with the best of the series.
  98. aderpaderp
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    This game brings me back. I haven't played a Pokemon game since Red/Blue/Yellow and I can say that this game builds off the same feel good Pokemon experience. This is one of the best turn-based strategy games ever created. You can tell the developers wanted to bring it back to the old school Pokemon days. The poor reviews on here make no sense because this game is very similar to howThis game brings me back. I haven't played a Pokemon game since Red/Blue/Yellow and I can say that this game builds off the same feel good Pokemon experience. This is one of the best turn-based strategy games ever created. You can tell the developers wanted to bring it back to the old school Pokemon days. The poor reviews on here make no sense because this game is very similar to how Red/Blue/Yellow played. The game has wonderful graphics, quick loading times, brand new (and some old) Pokemon, and has Online Battle modes.

    To answer some of the criticism about Gameplay: There are 400 Pokemon (not sure why anyone complains about a lack thereof), YES you can transfer Pokemon between your Pokemon Battle lineup and your storage. YES you can store all of the Pokemon you find in 8 storage boxes and access them at any time. You can FAST travel between locations. The game mechanics are wonderful and load times are a breeze.

    I'm pushing 30 years old and wonder how many of these 0 reviewers were even alive when Red/Blue/Yellow were out. Anyway, if you want some nostalgia and throwback feel good, pick up Sword/Shield. You will not be disappointed. And shame on all these kids posting 0's. Shame!    … Expand
  99. KoombaKoopa
    Nov 16, 2019
    9
    Love this game, it’s a refreshing game in the Pokemon series but the controls feel a little bit Arcadec but personal that isn’t a big factor for me.
  100. GP_Gamer
    Nov 18, 2019
    9
    While flawed, it is still a really good game. It has lots of things to do. I would a shame if you didn't give it a try
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 89 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 69 out of 89
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 89
  3. Negative: 0 out of 89
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Apr 30, 2020
    90
    Sword & Shield have a lot to love for old and new fans, and they're pure quality from top to bottom. [Issue #44 – January/February 2020, p. 72]
  2. GameCritics
    Feb 6, 2020
    75
    I enjoyed my time with Pokemon Sword and Shield, but I ended feeling conflicted. I appreciate many of the changes and felt that it generally respected my time, but I almost felt like a passive participant. The more complex gym challenges had a meatier role, but the narrative shouldn’t have been shoved to the side. Overall, I would recommend it to players who want to have a Pokemon experience, but this one won’t stick with me the way the older ones have.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Jan 14, 2020
    78
    Pokemon Sword/Shield is uncharacteristically user-friendly: now there’s no need to backtrack half across the world to heal your entire team of pokemon or to get to a particular city, for example. [Issue#242, p.66]
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