Pokemon Sword

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4.7

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  1. camb198
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Best Pokémon game I have played to date. In total I have played Pokémon yellow (on my pikachu edition GB), red, blue, gold, sapphire, sun, and now sword.

    As someone who has never gotten into competitive Pokémon and have played very casually, this game looks like it may be the one to change that.
  2. Zeliath
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Great game so far. Enjoying the Galar region, enjoying all the new Pokemon, and looking forward to battling, nuzlocking and raiding.
  3. kazui
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    It's a beautiful game, really engaging, and as for 2 hours in it feels just as good as the old ones. Lack of all Pokémon is inconvenient, and thus game will be lacking few old friends, but it makes you try new things which is not always bad. The only bug issue for me is lack of GTS
  4. dm_punks
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    The latest iteration is always the best and that holds true with both Pokemon Sword & Shield. Both longtime fans as well as newcomers are treated to a whole smorgasboard of new exciting features propelling Pocket Monster taming and collecting into the next gen. This is a must-have for both returning fans as well as prospective pnes coming into the franchise for the first time.

    Once again,    The latest iteration is always the best and that holds true with both Pokemon Sword & Shield. Both longtime fans as well as newcomers are treated to a whole smorgasboard of new exciting features propelling Pocket Monster taming and collecting into the next gen. This is a must-have for both returning fans as well as prospective pnes coming into the franchise for the first time.

    Once again, Gamefreak shows they are the true pokemasters, delivering an experience that improves upon all previous generations with an exciting new region.

    If you must play only one Pokemon game, this is it.    … Expand
  5. emnix
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    A grand quest, a fresh coat of paint, excitement on every turn! This game is a very welcomed addition to the home console, without losing any of its charm
  6. andreangel
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    Jogo so peca em não ter todos os PK de resto esta mil vezes melhor que todos os jogos anteriores.
  7. skilly225
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    This is massively improved from Sun and Moon and significantly better than the poor outing that was X and Y. It's the same pokemon formula with streamlined QoL features and nothing as useless as the Pokepelago or the Festival plaza.

    The difficulty with the "Set" battle option is higher than Sun and Moon but on par with other games like ORAS, it's not significantly easier or harder in    This is massively improved from Sun and Moon and significantly better than the poor outing that was X and Y. It's the same pokemon formula with streamlined QoL features and nothing as useless as the Pokepelago or the Festival plaza.

    The difficulty with the "Set" battle option is higher than Sun and Moon but on par with other games like ORAS, it's not significantly easier or harder in any direction. For some that will be a disappointment, for others they know what to expect.

    Camping and Wild Areas are much better than horrible pokebean farming, the useless festival, or any other "feature" included with the last few gens.

    Will you miss some pokemon if you are the type of player to transfer hundreds of pokemon to your new game after rushing the elite 4? Yeah, probably. Is is the best pokemon game since BW2? Absolutely, it makes X and Y and sun and moon look terrible in every possible way.    … Expand
  8. Captain_Zoots
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm playing a mainline Pokemon game on my TV, wow! While I'm playing my single player game side by side with my gf playing sword an icon pops up. I jump into a raid battle real quick. Then go immediately back to what I was doing in the single player story. Amazing!!… Expand
  9. drumguru
    Dec 21, 2020
    10
    Who cares if the game doesn't have a National dex.. This game is awesome map is big, wild Area are fun..
  10. ToshiroTakashi
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    What an amazing game! I'm not a diehard Pokemon fanboy, but I grew up playing Pokemon Yellow on my Game Boy when I was a kid in the late 90s. Now that I have a Switch, it's so great to play this game on on the go and on my tv. I can recommend everybody to play this game. It feels traditional but also very new. It's this mix that makes the game so nice to play.
  11. sjmartin79
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Fantastic game! Only 10 hours in so far, but I’m having a blast. Love the story! The game is pure joy. The new Pokémon look great, and the graphics are the best the series has ever looked.
  12. Ocosu
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    Best pokemon yet. It isn't perfect for a lot of people since its missing a good half of the full pokedex, but I promise you if it had it, about 80% of the people bashing on this game would be giving it 7 to 10 score wise. Regardless of a few hiccups and some lower resolutions textures in heavy parts of the game, its stunning and beautiful in most parts of the game. I cant tell you how manyBest pokemon yet. It isn't perfect for a lot of people since its missing a good half of the full pokedex, but I promise you if it had it, about 80% of the people bashing on this game would be giving it 7 to 10 score wise. Regardless of a few hiccups and some lower resolutions textures in heavy parts of the game, its stunning and beautiful in most parts of the game. I cant tell you how many times me or my girlfriend are commenting about the amount of detail and care that went into some of the scenery in comparison to past titles. It is the best looking game yet; anyone saying otherwise is likely upset at the dex or isn't acknowledging the quality outside the few hiccups I mentioned above.

    The wild area is a great detail and I hope its something that remains and sticks with titles that come after this addition. Its a very good step in the right direction. Even outside of the wild area, pokemon walking around and adding different forms of encountering them really brings the world to life and seems to be something they intend to keep hopefully.

    Story... All and all, its definitely better than a lot of past entries, but its still what you would expect out of an pokemon game. I do like that they're adding more personality to their characters now that they're on the stronger hardware, but it stills sticks to the path you'd expect out of these games.

    My opinion? They're great games. It will lack some of your favorites and it might disappoint some fans in that regard, but isn't a bad game. It isn't a bad looking games. It is the best game yet and I look forward to the one that will follow.    … Expand
  13. pcburakq
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    The game fulfills everything you expect a mainline pokemon game and adds a lot more on top of it.

    Dense parts of Wild area lags a bit, dynamic resolution would've been nice. Gamefreak was indeed lazy with this, but the game delivers a full pokemon experience.

    Could it've been better? LOL Obviously and absolutely. But this isn't as bad as people make it to be.
  14. chuydavid
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    Best Pokémon game ever! period. OPEN world makes it so beautiful. It has better graphics and style than Pokémon Let's Go. I highly recommend it.
  15. 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
  16. heireaper
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    Great game ...i hope people will stop crying and try it out for real it trying new ting and its in the righg mind set its deferent then all the other game
  17. tomyvengeance7
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    The best pokemon game in years , i finish the game and still sad.....gorgeous game , history, characters and music.
  18. CDizzness
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    After playing literally all night, I believe I have more grounds to review this game properly. While it is far from perfect, this is in fact the best Pokemon game I have played in my opinion; I have played all of them as well. The game is charming, fun, and has a lot of character, plus being based in England only makes it that much better. Let's address a few things, first off, I dont careAfter playing literally all night, I believe I have more grounds to review this game properly. While it is far from perfect, this is in fact the best Pokemon game I have played in my opinion; I have played all of them as well. The game is charming, fun, and has a lot of character, plus being based in England only makes it that much better. Let's address a few things, first off, I dont care about the cut Pokedex, I think 400 Pokemon is plenty, heck, Id be fine with 150. When I play newer Pokemon games, it's always overwhelming with how many Pokemon there are to catch, and me being OCD MUST "Catch Em' All" so thank you GF for making my life a little easier. I have read a lot of people stating the graphics look like a "PS2" game which is complete rubbish. The PS2 would not have the power to play a game such as this, sure the AA isnt the best, but considering this is GFs first attempt at a true full-fledged Pokemon console game, I am giving them the benefit of the doubt. (PS, I have had no frame rate issues on my play-through) They have always developed on low-spec hardware, so to make a jump like this is no easy task. (Pokemon Colosseum DOES NOT COUNT, nor do the Random Pokemon Stadium games, I dont even think they were developed by GF, dont quote me though.) This is a fully featured Pokemon game, which returns back to the series roots. I love the exp share, it makes it less of a pain to level up which is something I always disliked about the other games. (yes I know you can give Pokemon Exp share items in older games) Seriously though, I dont know what sort of people are playing this game that are review bombing it, but I think if anything it deserves a solid 8.5. Literally everyone I know loves it and noone has anything negative to say. My only complaint would be the fact that you cant make the little icon on the bottom left go away...its pretty much always there. Nonetheless a wonderful addition to my Pokemon collection and I cant wait to see what is in store for Pokemon in the future. The implementation of the Wild Area is amazing btw, I believe this a sneak peak into where the series is going. (Completely open world Pokemon game, sign me up) There are only 10 routes, but the map is massive, so who cares if there are not 30 something tiny routes. it makes more sense this way. Long story short, if you love Pokemon, and you can accept minor changes I highly recommend this game. Oh! I almost forgot, you can play online with other trainers all around the world and battle Dynamaxed Pokemon together, which Dynamaxing is AMAZING. Seeing a Pokemon that is the size of Godzilla gives me life. Also, you can set up camps and trainers can stop by and hang out. It really brings new life into Pokemon. (Addressing the amount of time it takes to completely beat the game, I am 25 hours in and just now beat the 8th gym leader)… Expand
  19. flametorrent
    Dec 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is god damn fantastic and anyone that says otherwise hasn't played it and doesn't understand why Gamefreak did what they did.

    I'm facing the chairman, and that moment he looked down at the pokeball in his hand like he HAD to do what he's doing... I could feel that emotion. That guilt. That duty. And the music for this battle is epic.    … Expand
  20. Jose12
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    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 graphicsIm 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
  21. Justos91
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Its a bit embarrassing to be a part of the fandom, but this is the best 3d pokemon game without a doubt.
  22. i_mush
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    The critiques are so stupid that I have to counterbalance somehow. This game is not a 10, should be a decent 7-8, but still, it’s a step in the good direction and the bad ratings are just rants from greedy and needy people. “There is no story”... like seriously guys, if you’re looking for good stories in Pokémon games, a franchise for kids, I think you are confused to say the least.The critiques are so stupid that I have to counterbalance somehow. This game is not a 10, should be a decent 7-8, but still, it’s a step in the good direction and the bad ratings are just rants from greedy and needy people. “There is no story”... like seriously guys, if you’re looking for good stories in Pokémon games, a franchise for kids, I think you are confused to say the least. There is some real setback when it comes to animations, voice acting and textures, but judging the way game Freak has slowly evolved the game in the years, I think it’s a decent first step in a new generation. The Pokedex has been dubbed down but there are still a lot of Pokémons to use, it’s just gonna be a fresh start in both the competitive and collecting scene for new users, and it’s gonna make the meta game more balanced, and that said, who knows what the future will bring, older mons are gonna be stored in Pokemon Home, they’re just not usable in sword and shield, so there’s really no point getting all crazy about it, if you can’t find your perfect team with 400 mons you’re just wining because you’ve got nothing better to do with your time. Just get the game and enjoy some polished Pokémon naivety.… Expand
  23. Zequi
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Against all critics and after many hours played, i must say It's the best Pokemon Game ive ever played.
  24. DerplandMcherp
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Lmao the game is great..probably the most fun I've had in a Pokemon game
  25. tomariscool
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    The game was great, although the story was probably 2 hours shorter than XY or SM were. Yeah, the graphics aren't stellar. They don't look as good as Zelda or Mario Odyssey. But do we Nintendo fans care about the looks? If we did. we'd be on PlayStation or PC. Only if a game is fun, not pretty, is it good. Is it fun? You bet.
  26. Rui666
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    The game is awesome, great graphics, wild area is very different, awesome
  27. linkking
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Como juego, pkm SS cumple perfectamente con que un titulo nesecita, no muchos tienen la capacidad de entender desiciones de cocepto como el supuesto poping que en realidad esta puesto de esa manera con intencion para q a cada paso que de manera repentina te aparezca pokemones a los cuales seguir, y asi muchos otros detalles mas, muy divertido y con amplio postgame a explotar,
  28. Alexparsley
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Es un buen juego. Quitando puntos del apartado técnico, para mí mejora en muchas cosas y jamás he completado la Pokédex, no me afecta en absoluto el recorte. Le pondría 9,5, pero no hay notas intermedias. Redondeo a 10 por eso, pero contadlo con 0,5 menos.
  29. Mat145
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    It’s a great entry into the series. After having skipping the last few i felt this one was a worthy re-entry into the series for me and i wasn’t wrong.
  30. Cfgk24
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    OMG! Best Damn Pokemon game I've ever played! Loving the fluidity of the gameplay.
    Without hesitation - you should get Pokemon Sword/shield. :)
  31. portillo12850
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    Excelente juego es una adaptacion muy buena del juego de gameboy y adicoonal trae muy buenas novedades
  32. Minishfrank
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    Looks pretty great, all big a colorful! Also, this game is SO fun & the soundtrack is AWESOME.
  33. Omniarch
    Nov 18, 2019
    10


    With that out of the way, I've found Pokemon Sword and Shield to be exactly what I expect from a Pokemon game. It's cute, charming, relaxing, and offers a lot of new Pokemon, many with designs that I actually like. The Galar region is a unique one with an architecture and layout we haven't seen before. The Wild Area is incredibly fun and offers a lot of new features like camping,

    With that out of the way, I've found Pokemon Sword and Shield to be exactly what I expect from a Pokemon game. It's cute, charming, relaxing, and offers a lot of new Pokemon, many with designs that I actually like. The Galar region is a unique one with an architecture and layout we haven't seen before. The Wild Area is incredibly fun and offers a lot of new features like camping, cooking, and playing with your Pokemon. Raid battles and dynamaxing are intense and add a new dynamic to important events, although a bit gimmicky (just like z moves were. bring back megas please!)

    While I will miss many of the Pokemon from the national dex, especially in competitive, I understand that i am no longer the target demographic. I'm 25 and have been playing since Pokemon Red, and this latest entry (as with all of the entries of the last decade) is for children. Pokemon is a children's game, and the fact that I have to explain that is embarrassing. Your kids will love it, and that's always been the primary goal of Nintendo and GameFreak.    … Expand
  34. eugenioanez
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    Great game and nice introduction to the series for new players. Give it a go if you enjoyed Pokémon Go!
  35. Zimbawe1
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    I guess I am really enjoying it. Epic game so far and one of the series best
  36. Adrian97R
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    Verdaderamente se merece un ocho y medio. Pero estoy en contra de criticar así el juego sin siquiera haberlo probado sinceramente pese a los cambios el juego va a agradar a los que siempre hemos jugado Pokémon ,pruébalo antes de puntuarlo.
  37. konus43
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Good Pokemon games. Love the wild areas and new pokemons are awesome.
  38. Vengar1965
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    I have never played a Pokémon game untill now. So I can't argue with criticism that people post. However, I can give my own personal view on the game. I am extremely enjoying this game. It is very short but I still am having fun. Especially playing with my friends etc. I like the fact the Pokémon are quite a few but not a massive list that I end up forgetting about some in my arsenal. TheI have never played a Pokémon game untill now. So I can't argue with criticism that people post. However, I can give my own personal view on the game. I am extremely enjoying this game. It is very short but I still am having fun. Especially playing with my friends etc. I like the fact the Pokémon are quite a few but not a massive list that I end up forgetting about some in my arsenal. The graphics are ok as it is a switch game after all and I wouldn't own one for graphics in the first place. It is very charming and colourful and quite addictive. I love the combat and cooking, fishing and camps are very interesting. Looking forward to further updates to game.… Expand
  39. sonicpulsar
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    From the Open Wild area, to the fabulous new Pokemon, Stadiums, Dynamax and Max Raid battles, there's enough new stuff here to keep fans entertained for a long time.
  40. ChrisLioneel
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Juegazo que cumple muy bien con las expectativas esperadas, lo único malo que le veo seria el postgame el cual es algo flojo, pero igualmente me encanto
  41. slayerzack1
    Dec 25, 2019
    10
    pokémon Sword and Shield is a excellent game. If you were on the fence, and not sure whether or not to pull the trigger on buying it, take this as a sign that you should. Whether this is your first Pokémon game, or your fifteenth, or you haven’t played in a decade or more, this is still the game for you. As a twenty-year fan of the series, I don’t think I’ve ever had as much fun with apokémon Sword and Shield is a excellent game. If you were on the fence, and not sure whether or not to pull the trigger on buying it, take this as a sign that you should. Whether this is your first Pokémon game, or your fifteenth, or you haven’t played in a decade or more, this is still the game for you. As a twenty-year fan of the series, I don’t think I’ve ever had as much fun with a Pokémon game as I have with Shield. But like every game before it, Pokémon Sword and Shield is an iterative hop more than it is a generational leap, and that’s good, and bad, and everything in… Expand
  42. Aromdar
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    Buen juego de pokemon, largo y entretenido , se nota la evolución en todos los aspectos , aunque no podamos usar todos los pokemon.
  43. DulceLinux
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Puede no tener todos los pokemon pero las mejoras que tiene el juego son maravillosas. Sin duda estoy más que contenta con esta versión.
  44. RYSCO
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    Muy Buen Juego, creo que es lo que tendría que ser pokemon. Aunque podría ser un juego de mundo abierto totalmente, que es el camino que está tomando, creo que no sabemos valorar los juegos y las horas de diversión que nos pueden dar. A pesar de algunos bugs, no creo que sea para tanto cebarse con una empresa que nos ha dado tantos años de diversión. Han apostado por otro formato paraMuy Buen Juego, creo que es lo que tendría que ser pokemon. Aunque podría ser un juego de mundo abierto totalmente, que es el camino que está tomando, creo que no sabemos valorar los juegos y las horas de diversión que nos pueden dar. A pesar de algunos bugs, no creo que sea para tanto cebarse con una empresa que nos ha dado tantos años de diversión. Han apostado por otro formato para poder atraer a los fans y no tan fans. Haciendo algo más simple para poder ganar más adeptos. Por mi parte es buenísimo.… Expand
  45. sameolldsel
    Dec 11, 2022
    10
    eu AMOOOOOOOO adorei a historia, o modo como foi a liga e tudo.. so senti falta de umas cavernas mais elaboradas e um mapa menos linear
  46. Montucky
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    A timeless formula made perfect, Pokemon Sword and Shield satiated my desire for new Pokemon content.
  47. H3x3nh4mm3r
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    absolutely brilliant game.
  48. 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.
  49. Velisu
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    One of the really massive game of Pokémon, good grafix, good scenario, a lot of my favourite Pokémon and really quite Sobble
  50. misalima
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    A very nice and competent installment in the series. May not be the best, but its a good generatiom
  51. Lamabunnyvile
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    This game has been incredible despite my original concerns with problems like the national dex turned out to not really be much of an issue to me.
  52. Luisdiego
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Buen juego de Pokémon enganchados y adictivo aunque no estén todos los Pokémons te ayudo a pensar nuevas estrategias cumple y supera expectativas
  53. johnseer
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Is the better Pokemon ever, have a lot of new things, and is possible to played portable and docking
  54. ImChaos02
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    I hadnt enjoyed so much a Pokemon game since Black&White
    The only negative point of Pokemon Sword is the Pokedex, if you can live with that you'll find an exciting adventure in the Galar region with a lot of additional functions in the saga
  55. Lushen1212
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    El juego de pokemon que llevo esperando muchisimo tiempo. Octava generacion.
    No me ha defraudado en nada.
  56. Mikki1986
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Have only played pokemon blue red amd yellow and go, pokemon shield is far the best one of them. Took me about 30hr to beat the game and tbh im ready for second run
  57. EscorpionDorado
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    Despite his “flaws” is a complete and inmersive adventure. The new players will receive a grateful experience.
  58. Sorios565
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    Honestly one of my favorite games currently, I love the characters and the new mon and I've gotten a lot of genuine enjoyment playing this game. Being able to play a big pokemon game like this on a main console was great.
  59. ResilientFightr
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    Pokemon games have always been children oriented, the franchise did not grow old its the people leaving 0 on a wonderful game that are old and being immature. The graphics and resolution and framerate are not praise worthy they are however better than any 3DS pokemon game. This game can be compared to JRPGs on the PS3 and Switch in terms of quality except maybe dragon quest 11. ThePokemon games have always been children oriented, the franchise did not grow old its the people leaving 0 on a wonderful game that are old and being immature. The graphics and resolution and framerate are not praise worthy they are however better than any 3DS pokemon game. This game can be compared to JRPGs on the PS3 and Switch in terms of quality except maybe dragon quest 11. The characters are fun and lively even if they lack voices. The new pokemon are amazing, I especially like the new bugs. The cities and towns are so pretty, walking the nature paths is even fun honestly with so many sounds in the background like pokemon and the wind and river. I think it is the best pokemon game since gold and silver and only black and white 2 come after it.… Expand
  60. Weeber
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    Best game in years. Rolled credits after 22 hours and am excited for post game raiding!
  61. yic191
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Its one of the best games of Pokemon, so funny, so many interesting pokemon , the history is amazing.
  62. maai
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    una gran salto en la generacion, los escenarios se ven increibles han añadidos nuevas opciones utiles en los menus interacciones en las batalla y en los enfrentamientos con los lideres de gimnasio. muy bueno lo recomiendo. a todos los fans.
  63. Kingloekie85
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Perfect game, good graphics and beautiful New pokemon. Game is easy to play.
  64. rcc10galaxy
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    I don't have other choice. Amazing game yo oave the future for this awesome saga.
  65. tehga
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    The game is adorable.
  66. Yoyolick
    Nov 26, 2019
    10
    This game is the best Pokémon game made so far. I’ve played many of them, all the way back to gen 3 and this is in my opinion the most fun one. Do I miss some features of the old games? A little, but the new ideas introduced in this game far outweigh the missing features (which don’t really even feel missing). The national dex isn’t that big of a deal. They used the extra space toThis game is the best Pokémon game made so far. I’ve played many of them, all the way back to gen 3 and this is in my opinion the most fun one. Do I miss some features of the old games? A little, but the new ideas introduced in this game far outweigh the missing features (which don’t really even feel missing). The national dex isn’t that big of a deal. They used the extra space to introduce a ton of new Pokémon, brining back the old feeling of joy seeing new Pokémon and not knowing what was going on. Plot was enjoyable, and too many people hate on this game. As far as I can tell, everyone that hates this game is on the train and has never played it.… Expand
  67. Kurabara
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Having an amazing time with the latest entry in the series. Loving the new music and console experience while still retaining the on the go factor. The new gym missions add fun activity before each battle and the roar of the crowd as me and the gym leader battle gets my blood pumpin. The ponded is cut down in this version but that’s actually a plus for me. With all the new additions IHaving an amazing time with the latest entry in the series. Loving the new music and console experience while still retaining the on the go factor. The new gym missions add fun activity before each battle and the roar of the crowd as me and the gym leader battle gets my blood pumpin. The ponded is cut down in this version but that’s actually a plus for me. With all the new additions I was starting to get stressed trying to figure out how I was going to catch them all. Unlike previous versions I feel more compelled to switch out the Pokémon on my team and try different strategies beside just beating the enemy with level advantage. I’m looking forward to playing some more after I post this review.… Expand
  68. zman2134
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    In short, these are some of the best Pokemon games in a very long time, and as of right now I would consider this generation of Pokemon my third favorite overall. The visuals are impressive, especially in the towns and routes (Ballonlea is my personal favorite). The updated pokemon models and attack animations are appealing to look at. New features such as the expansive wild area andIn short, these are some of the best Pokemon games in a very long time, and as of right now I would consider this generation of Pokemon my third favorite overall. The visuals are impressive, especially in the towns and routes (Ballonlea is my personal favorite). The updated pokemon models and attack animations are appealing to look at. New features such as the expansive wild area and camping with your Pokemon are great, especially when done with others. The max raid battles are especially fun in multiplayer, especially when you encounter a new Pokemon this way. Many of the new Pokemon are very well designed, and it's especially great that most of them were not revealed prior to launch, so finding new Pokemon on nearly every route was very fun and exciting. Most of the negativity here is obviously about the national dex (although many of the people here will try to convince you otherwise).
    All in all, these games are definitely worth a try, whether you're a hardcore fan or not. It's a great next step for the series and makes me even more excited for what's yet to come!    … Expand
  69. unpluggedeagle
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Great Game the transition into the new era is a bit rocky but the game shows great potential for the series with the wild area and multiplayer features.
  70. edwardolardo
    Jan 6, 2020
    10
    My Background: Played Gen 1 and Gen 2 Pokemon Games

    Pros: -A lot of the things that made Pokemon easier in previous generations are on Sword/Shield. (i.e. TM's aren't lost after 1 use, backpack category sorting, etc.) -Wild Area is almost like playing Pokemon GO raids. Super fun with friends! A lot of different areas and a ton of pokemon in the wild area -Great build-up in the    My Background: Played Gen 1 and Gen 2 Pokemon Games

    Pros: -A lot of the things that made Pokemon easier in previous generations are on Sword/Shield. (i.e. TM's aren't lost after 1 use, backpack category sorting, etc.)
    -Wild Area is almost like playing Pokemon GO raids. Super fun with friends! A lot of different areas and a ton of pokemon in the wild area
    -Great build-up in the beginning, and good ending with a great post-game that ties everything together
    -Lots of new Pokemon (at least for me)
    -Dynamax is not overpowered

    Cons: -Dungeons are not as complex as Gen 1/2.
    -Between Gym #7 and Gym #8, there's really not much going on in terms of battles with other trainers    … Expand
  71. SebasSLE
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Buen juego es una experiencia grandiosa, poder jugar pokemon en esta consola.

    Los detalles del mundo se ven muy grandes    … Expand
  72. JuaniAndres
    Dec 2, 2019
    10
    The game is not that bad as a lot of people are saying just read blogs ratings that are by far more real that what you can read here
    I had already beaten the game and finish the dex but still have a lot of things to do I would give a 8/10 because I miss some pokemons and more routes but the music was great and I had fun playing
  73. Flippy09
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Such a great game, everything I enjoy about pokemon, well over five hundred hours into this game.
  74. Wasabi_Beats
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    It's pokemon! If you enjoyed the previous ones your going to enjoy this one. It's an amazingly charming game with the same Pokemon magic!
  75. XsGamer
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Pokemon sword/shield provide a different experience than previous games. None of my favorite pokemon are in the game. However that sort of thing doesn't bother me. Unlike people complaining about the lack of the entire dex I know it would take tens of thousands of hours to animate every single action and attack.

    The biggest downfall is the performance issues when you play with the    Pokemon sword/shield provide a different experience than previous games. None of my favorite pokemon are in the game. However that sort of thing doesn't bother me. Unlike people complaining about the lack of the entire dex I know it would take tens of thousands of hours to animate every single action and attack.

    The biggest downfall is the performance issues when you play with the online enabled in the wild area. Other than that it's really not a big deal. The entire experience is enjoyable and I've done nothing but enjoy my time spent playing.    … Expand
  76. PlayerTu
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    Best Pokémon game in years. Yes, GF pulled many Pokémons from the game by not including the national dex, but you get a bigger and more alive world than ever seen before.
  77. Joes
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Este juego es muy bueno vale cada peso. 10 de 10
  78. MrHoots
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pokémon Sword, and obviously Shield is a wonderful addition to the franchise. How it behaves is something of a soft reboot to the franchise. It's decided to take it's focus from quantity and replace it with balance, quality of life, and general design quality of the new Pokémon (Save for a few, I find most of the pokemon quite good designs, even if they are on the weaker end of the spectrum) It's a controversial opinion, but I actually support this decision. I didn't at first, but the more I thought about it calmly the more it made sense to me.

    The moment you start the game you're greeted by a huge stadium filled with roaring crowds and the opening to a battle between the undefeated as yet Champion, and an unknown adversary... the game's aim to be more competitive in direction painted VERY clearly at this moment (which makes the balance and smaller pokédex size more sensible)

    The world is a treat to explore, though in truth I'd like a bit more around the wild area but not necessarily less routes... after all, they are a core part of the game's roots. The story is mostly what you'd expect, but your main rival, Hop, has a lot more dimension than previous rivals and actually feels like a developed character. A first for the franchise.

    People are up in arms over the regional dex being all there is, complaining that they can't transfer all their old pokemon in, and while I sympathise, they wouldn't have been able to even do that til 2020 when Pokémon Home comes out, so their complaining that the game feels barren is just childish squawking. The game has NEVER felt empty for me.

    As for the optimisation complaints, I haven't witnessed any slowdown, stutter, popping, character model errors or the like. Though most of them got disproved when the alleged "streamer" who displayed all this turned out to be hacking.

    I am not justifying GameFreak's cut corners and as a whole we do deserve a better game considering the shift in hardware power levels... but if you're aching for a new pokemon adventure you won't be disappointed by this one.

    One final footnote:
    You may read that "high level pokemon can be shiny and you can't catch them without the right badge" this is not true, it's already been datamined that a WILD Pokemon you can't catch CANNOT appear as shiny.    … Expand
  79. SirGotMilk
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    So good! Very fun pokemon game, I enjoyed playing it very much. There were lots of improvements that made the game very enjoyable.
  80. TurcoU2
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    Un excelente juego que no debiera caer en bajas consideraciones por culpa de fan-boys tóxicos y caprichosos.
  81. thiago__vascon
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    Though it has been so criticized by players, what i had playing pokemon sword was fun and enjoyment. I believe it to be the first step towards a more complex game in the series. I only wish it was bigger and had a more complex map, but that's all. If i may, i would suggest to create some kind of puzzles or dungeons in the game, so it gets harder.
  82. RonRocker777
    Dec 12, 2019
    10
    It’s a awesome game, very addictive with a lot of fun and new Pokémon. The dinamax, open world, raids, etc. Are the best of the game
  83. 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. Take the bad reviews with an extremely small grain of salt. Anyway, if you want some nostalgia and throwback feel good, pick up Sword/Shield. You will not be disappointed.    … Expand
  84. TalionSwift
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    Have played a good 10 hrs so far 2 gyms down, i love this game so far! The music is legit my favorite Pokemon soundtrack so far i love it and several choice songs are on my playlist. The new Pokemon are pretty great and SIr Fetche'd is awesome looking. In anycase i look forward to finishing this game, i cant believe all the hate this is getting over mostly Nitpicks IMO.
  85. Julpyz93
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    Yes maybe the game isn't perfect graphically but sorry it's the best pokemon yet and remember that it's the first real pokemon in an HD consol so imagine the next game?
  86. Tripalink
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Its a very fun game regardless of the missing pokemon. You can have fun building an all.new team instead of using the same overpowered pokemon every time
  87. Hee-hee
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is so lively and fun in comparison to other Pokémon titles! I love all the new Pokémon sincerely!… Expand
  88. Jp117
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    Game is great yea I miss the Pokémon that weren’t there but had fun playing been a fan since red/blue
  89. 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.
  90. TornadoPR
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    The best game of the series, the starters in my opinion are the best one ever.
  91. MagaiverKing007
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Best Pokemon game ever, Game Freak deliver us a delightfully experience that bring back the good memories of playing the 90’s Pokemon games.
  92. PoryZPlayz
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    The game is amazing! The music is so good. When they announced that the national dex was cut, and I learned my favorite Pokemon wasn’t in it, I was upset, but one of my other favorite Pokemon is in it, so that sort of makes up for it. snom
  93. cobradactyl
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    Bought the double pack! Innovative for the series. All new pokemon on a grand scale. Love the game for what it is.... not what it isn't! The game is simply fun to play. My daughters love it!
  94. Hahn
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Es una nueva generación y un nuevo comienzo para la saga que tanto adoro, y debo decir que no me ha decepcionado para nada, es genial el juego lo recomiendo mucho, te garantiza muchas horas de diversión
  95. Raicakes
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    Having beaten the game now, I can honestly say this is the next evolution of the franchise. Being in full HD with an insanely large amount of quality of life fixes, the franchise has a bright future if this game is any indication. The Wild Area, in particular, is so much fun - the raids, the camps, and of course the sheer amount of random wild Pokemon you can find here is probably the bestHaving beaten the game now, I can honestly say this is the next evolution of the franchise. Being in full HD with an insanely large amount of quality of life fixes, the franchise has a bright future if this game is any indication. The Wild Area, in particular, is so much fun - the raids, the camps, and of course the sheer amount of random wild Pokemon you can find here is probably the best part. The few negatives, such as the draw distance being just "okay," don't stop the game from being simply amazing.… Expand
  96. DankDrank
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Just amazing no doubt one of the best pokemon games i have ever played amazing
  97. Jonathan1910
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    El juego es perfecto se nota el salto grafico y 94 nuevos pkm muy bien diseñados ligeros detalles pero que merece la pena
  98. Felink2019
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    Amazing game, amazing New forms, enjoy and stop de stupid hate. Is a big jump to the next open world in franchaise.
  99. Starlord87
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Gioco coloratissimo e molto bello va vedere... certo la grafica non è mai stata il punto cardine di GameFreak ma nel complesso è bello e divertente.... il miglior pokemon finora prodotto .. sono fiducioso che miglioreranno sicuramente
  100. Ness128
    Dec 2, 2019
    10
    Excelente juego de pies a cabeza aún con Pokédex recortado pesele a quien le pese
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 87 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 66 out of 87
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 87
  3. Negative: 0 out of 87
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Apr 30, 2020
    80
    Sword & Shield stumble in a few areas and history may not be kind to them, but they're setting up a future that I'm excited to see. [Issue #44 – January/February 2020, p. 73]
  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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