Pokemon Sword + Pokemon Sword Expansion Pass

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6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 111 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 4 out of 111
  3. Negative: 37 out of 111
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  1. Coryn78
    Jan 5, 2021
    8
    In the main game, the graphic aren't good and especially the wild area is ugly. I really can't complain about the gameplay. It features the well known Pokémon battle system, and I appreciate that many Pokémon have a well animated signature move, even though most other attacks didn't get much love when the animations were made. It's the first main series game where the Pokémon aren't justIn the main game, the graphic aren't good and especially the wild area is ugly. I really can't complain about the gameplay. It features the well known Pokémon battle system, and I appreciate that many Pokémon have a well animated signature move, even though most other attacks didn't get much love when the animations were made. It's the first main series game where the Pokémon aren't just random encounters in certain areas, but visibly on the overworld. For some reason, the Pokémon just spawn a few meters in front of you, so you need the reflexes of a falcon, if you don't want to hit a Pokémon every few meters when driving fast with the bike. Like in Alola, the region before, the gym challenge got a fresh touch. But unlike Alola, Galar kept the gyms themselves .All in all, the main game is solid. I am amazed by the DLC-Pass. It fixed many of the main games issues. The isle of armor and crown tundra look beautiful, especially, when you compare them to the wild area. A fans wish was made true, by having your first party member walk behind you. The DLC also added lots of older Pokémon, that weren't featured in the main game. While the isle of armor focused on battles, the crown tundra is a vast wilderness to explore. The Galar region followed the idea of Alola to add regional variants of already existing Pokémon to franchise besides just new Pokémon. The new Pokémon are cool and some of them became new fan favourites. Pokémon Sword and Shield are games worth playing, and the DLC-Pass is even better.… Expand
  2. ChopperHerrea
    Nov 7, 2020
    10
    This game has been amazing for 1 year despite my original concerns with the national dex. Which turned out not to be a big deal in hindsight.
  3. GenkiYokota
    Jan 27, 2022
    10
    One of the best modern generations of Pokémon, much better than the distant and mythical X and Y.
    Unfairly criticized, the video game press did appreciate the game. Since it has a great story, a very varied and fun world to explore, as well as one of the best multiplayer ever seen.

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  1. iMore
    Mar 15, 2021
    80
    This DLC allows Sword and Shield players to explore the Isle of Armor and the Crown Tundra. There are more Pokémon to capture, new rivals to meet, and more challenges to complete. Plus, you can capture Legendary Pokémon from past games.
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