Pokemon UNITE

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3.9

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 332 Ratings

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  1. Himkippie
    May 8, 2023
    8
    There are a lot of bad reviews because of the "paying" and "rage". Although the game can be frustrating, especially if your teammates do nothing or play bad, the game itself is pretty fun. The amount of different things that the Pokemon can do is fun. The thing that it is "pay to win" is not true. The gems are a lot like v-bucks and things, but you don't have to waste your money forThere are a lot of bad reviews because of the "paying" and "rage". Although the game can be frustrating, especially if your teammates do nothing or play bad, the game itself is pretty fun. The amount of different things that the Pokemon can do is fun. The thing that it is "pay to win" is not true. The gems are a lot like v-bucks and things, but you don't have to waste your money for winning. If you have skill, and your teammates aren't bad, then you have a fair chance. But since a lot of players are idling or are just bad, the game can get annoying. Other than that, it's a fun game.… Expand
  2. Sonkisfast
    Mar 17, 2023
    8
    This is a very enjoyable game, and is a very fun game to play with friends, but it's biggest flaw has got to be the microtransactions, but they are not required, and are only used for cosmetics.
  3. Salva_G
    Dec 20, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ta buenardo el jueguito aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaasaaaaaaaaaaaaaa… Expand
  4. Nintendist
    Jul 2, 2022
    10
    this game is so good and has so many fun options here. i love it and i awlays will
  5. Gameslayer666
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    I have keep playing it everyday since it released, and never get bored. Me and my friend working as a team, and playing with our favorite Pokémon, and we really enjoyed it. I don’t know why there are so many negative review. I love this game.
  6. Weeareh
    Feb 6, 2022
    10
    Pretty good cute lol game.......................................... .......
  7. Wolf855
    Jan 11, 2022
    8
    Plenty of free earning content, great characters, each feeling unique and have different play styles, great graphics, gameplay easy and fun for the most part, it is lacking to have more rewards per season, after finishing most of the good reward challenges i feel like i dont have much to do but to do rank matches to up my rank, they really need to fix the matchmaking system ive lost 4Plenty of free earning content, great characters, each feeling unique and have different play styles, great graphics, gameplay easy and fun for the most part, it is lacking to have more rewards per season, after finishing most of the good reward challenges i feel like i dont have much to do but to do rank matches to up my rank, they really need to fix the matchmaking system ive lost 4 battles straight due to noob players on my team not knowing what to do or literally players that stay at home base and not move the whole entire game on my team, making us lose and putting down my rank level fast.… Expand
  8. jarvis0284
    Sep 28, 2021
    10
    Un juego que tiene partes de LOL por los items pero que también tiene cosas de héroes of storm, el juego no es pay to win, tal vez fast to win porque todo se puede obtener solamente jugando, las partidas son breves y frenéticas cosa que se agradece
  9. pkelly1990
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Pokemon Unite delivers an exceptional Pokemon and MOBA experience. Recent updates rendered the (overwblown, but real) pay-to-win elements null. If you're upset about content creators monetizing their product, high quality digital media might not be for you.
  10. Syhlcam
    Oct 2, 2021
    8
    Review sur la version Switch uniquement

    Pokémon Unite est un très bon jeu, il n’est pas un MOBA qui va venir concurrencer les cadors présents depuis des années. Mais via la franchise Pokémon, et son accessibilité il va faire découvrir un genre à un tout nouveau public initialement peu voire pas intéressé. Bien qu’accessible, le jeu conserve les bases d’un MOBA, avec des personnages à    Review sur la version Switch uniquement

    Pokémon Unite est un très bon jeu, il n’est pas un MOBA qui va venir concurrencer les cadors présents depuis des années. Mais via la franchise Pokémon, et son accessibilité il va faire découvrir un genre à un tout nouveau public initialement peu voire pas intéressé.

    Bien qu’accessible, le jeu conserve les bases d’un MOBA, avec des personnages à rôle, des systèmes de bonus en jeu ou via des objets. Mais ce simplifie dans son objectif, avec son système de point qui peut clore une partie en quelques minutes.

    Bien qu'il soit regrettable de ne pas avoir de mécanique propre à Pokémon présente. Partie qui s’enchaine vite et qui sont courte, limité à 10 minutes quoi qu’il arrive. Bien que le jeu ne brille pas de sa partie graphique, il fonctionne bien excepter le lag des menus et ne pose pas de problème en ligne. Son modèle économique est ok, y a des moyens d'augmenter ces dégâts mais dans certaines limites.

    Il est à l’image de la série, un jeu accessible sur un genre qui l’ait bien moins.

    Full test >> https://www.geekexperience.fr/jeux-video/avis/avis-pokemon-unite/    … Expand
  11. Pwnosauruz
    Aug 29, 2021
    8
    Its a perfect game for the casual moba gamers, but it isnt made for the hardcore gamer
  12. ludoFile
    Aug 19, 2021
    8
    ---The Good---

    Pokémon Unite's gameplay is a blast. It is tight-controlling with a streamlined set of options, and is easily the most approachable MOBA that I have yet played. The number of moves and items that a player can use is more limited than in most other MOBAs, which has caused some online to call this "baby's first MOBA." These critics miss the point: Pokémon is a franchise    ---The Good---

    Pokémon Unite's gameplay is a blast. It is tight-controlling with a streamlined set of options, and is easily the most approachable MOBA that I have yet played.

    The number of moves and items that a player can use is more limited than in most other MOBAs, which has caused some online to call this "baby's first MOBA." These critics miss the point: Pokémon is a franchise that serves to introduce its audience to any given genre with simplified mechanics in a user-friendly way. Most Pokémon games are in the JRPG genre, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon is a Roguelite, Pokkén Tournament is a fighting game, etc. In this regard, Pokémon Unite excels.

    I particularly enjoy the time limits. I love knowing (and being able to control) how long my gameplay sessions will be. No longer will I be stuck in a 40-minute-long run trying to destroy the last of the zones.

    Because Pokémon Unite is based on such a beloved franchise, millions of people are eager to give it a shot. I have played MOBAs for years, and never have I had the joy of such a short wait in an online queue.

    The communication in Pokémon Unite is also streamlined. There is no way to voicechat with strangers, or even type them a message. You are able to call out specific messages via a pre-built list of options, so you don't miss out on any critical collaboration tools in this team-built game. However, the lack of extensive online interaction means that I know that my games will never end up with any toxic slurs or rants. I acknowledge that many people prefer full voice chat in their multiplayer games, but I have always enjoyed being able to control the toxicity in my life and the tradeoff has always been worth it to me.

    ---The Bad---

    As great as the gameplay is, the rest of the game's interface is terrible. In the menus, sometimes trying to move the cursor left or right doesn't register or otherwise has a lag, as if each movement in the menus is sent to a server. Looking for specific things may not always be intuitive: to change a Pokémon's held item or moveset you must be in a screen that means you are about to battle.

    Most egregious of all are the multiple types of meaningless quests and activities and currencies that it throws at the player. It seems like the game's developers copy/pasted its monetization practices from the other games that they made, namely League of Legends and Arena of Valor. The pay-to-win complaint is valid, though (in my opinion) overblown (especially since the nerfing that the developers did to what money can buy in-game).

    ---Conclusion---

    Pokémon Unite has solid potential for being the most widely-consumed MOBA to-date. People have shown that they are hungry for Pokémon content of all types. Hopefully Tencent will one day realize that they don't need to make such efforts trying to trick us into paying money, as we are all eager to throw at least a few bucks to a solid Pokémon experience that we respect. If that happens, Pokémon Unite will be one of the best Pokémon games. Until then, it's worth trying out, but SOMETHING in it will frustrate you at least a little.    … Expand
  13. TheAuthentic
    Aug 17, 2021
    10
    I got to master fairly easily without paying a cent on this game and have had a blast with my friends. Pay 2 win is only true if you want every item for every pokemon max level. Spending $100 gets you that (which I haven't done yet but I might because I love the game). The game is fun enough that it's definitely worth $100 if that bugs you so much.

    Haven't played my switch at all for    I got to master fairly easily without paying a cent on this game and have had a blast with my friends. Pay 2 win is only true if you want every item for every pokemon max level. Spending $100 gets you that (which I haven't done yet but I might because I love the game). The game is fun enough that it's definitely worth $100 if that bugs you so much.

    Haven't played my switch at all for over a year so glad to have such an amazing game to play on it.    … Expand
  14. angelkofsky
    Aug 12, 2021
    10
    People saying it is "pay to win" either haven't actually played the game, are very bad at it, or don't know what words mean. Literally anything you can get with purchase currency can be gotten by playing the game. I won my first 4games off the bat with no held or earned items and got MVP as a beand new player, then used my earned currency to buy a new held item.

    The game is so fun and    People saying it is "pay to win" either haven't actually played the game, are very bad at it, or don't know what words mean. Literally anything you can get with purchase currency can be gotten by playing the game. I won my first 4games off the bat with no held or earned items and got MVP as a beand new player, then used my earned currency to buy a new held item.

    The game is so fun and refreshing and if you see the words "pay2win" in a review just laugh at the reviewer, because it very literally is not. complaining about a free game they never actually really played. It is fun, easy to get in to and not at all bogged down or meta obsessed like some MOBAs    … Expand
  15. wizardaj83
    Aug 8, 2021
    8
    All the crying about micro transactions is not warranted. If people want a fast, easy path to success in the game, then you have to pay for it. However, if you enjoy EARNING your way without spending anything, it is totally doable. I have not spent a single cent on micro transactions and in two weeks time I have multiple Pokemon I can play with upgraded items. Are they completely maxedAll the crying about micro transactions is not warranted. If people want a fast, easy path to success in the game, then you have to pay for it. However, if you enjoy EARNING your way without spending anything, it is totally doable. I have not spent a single cent on micro transactions and in two weeks time I have multiple Pokemon I can play with upgraded items. Are they completely maxed out? No, two are 20 and one is 15. I can tell you though that my ranked match losses have very little to do with the level of my items and much more to do with team play and each individual understanding what to do in order to achieve victory through out the match.

    All this was accomplished by utilizing the free tickets to boost my coins/battle points earned and upgrade items. I have a total of 101 matches so its not like I did nothing but play Unite for two weeks. Quit review bombing because you see micro transactions and learn how to get good without them. This is an excellent game and it deserves better than to be bombed for offering players a choice.    … Expand
  16. Williboii
    Aug 6, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was Bored and I decided to try out Pokemon Unite on the Nintendo switch. Once I started playing it I could not put my Nintendo switch down. This Game is super Fun. It has a great Roster and it is one of the most Underrated Pokemon games Ever. The game has a great Roster of Pokemon, and the combat in this game is greatis great Who ever says it is a Pay to win game is wrong because I am able to win without even paying a cent It is a fantastic game and I am excited for the mobile version to come out. I am even though that I am rating this game a 10 their is one issue. I wished that their was Pichu and Raichu because They added Pikachu in the game and when a match starts. All pokemon start as the first stage and you have to Score points or battle Pokemon for the final evolution stage. But Pikachu Starts out as Pikachu and not Pichu. I get he is the mascot and all but it makes no sense that all of the other pokemon who is at their final stage start out as the first stage but not Pikachu, and he should be a Raichu because it makes even more sense. Same with Snorlax and Muchlax. Other than that this game came out like three weeks ago writing this so I understand that.… Expand
  17. Pisagorn
    Aug 3, 2021
    10
    This game is totally fun. There might be many people saying that this game is pay to win but it actually isn't. The impact of held items are not that difference between lv20 and 30, what requires more is individuals' skill of understanding moba to win the game.
  18. BSHIPP94
    Aug 1, 2021
    8
    Very fun, but TOXIC
    I started playing the day of launch. Addictive, fun, and very competitive! The community already established is kinda gross, you have the MOBA fan and the pokemon fans, which are two very toxic communities. The game gives you a lot of free stuff, which in fact you can buy things, but it is not, I do mean it's not P2W. There's no game breaking characters nor holdable    Very fun, but TOXIC
    I started playing the day of launch. Addictive, fun, and very competitive! The community already established is kinda gross, you have the MOBA fan and the pokemon fans, which are two very toxic communities. The game gives you a lot of free stuff, which in fact you can buy things, but it is not, I do mean it's not P2W. There's no game breaking characters nor holdable items, or even clothes that boost your performance in anyway if you pay to win. Honestly if you are dedicated to the game, and have a group and are yourself good, then you'll have a good time. Literally I see a few players complain that some characters are better, which is true, but for a game like this, you're only as good as the characters. Not gonna lie Pikachu is abusive, but mostly things are ok with the other mons. Balancing does need to scaled, example: play styles, rank, streaks, etc. This can easily be a MOBA players go to if you like league of legends, and grew up with pokemon as myself, and honestly I like the game and played maybe 70 ranked matches right now and honestly I know I'll sink in more time, because I am enjoying it and the grind is real, but the satisfaction of getting stuff without actually putting money into it is nice. The only things that arent free are certain characters, clothes, items, and altered skins. If a skin boosts stats, or clothes please show me proof I haven't seen it. Also like I said, if you're truly good then it shouldn't matter if you have it all or not, because you don't get much back from having everything, just upgraded items (which can be grinded towards) and pokemon(which can also be grinded towards, but takes a while. The biggest issue I see is just pokemon selection, and quote on quote builds, I've never heard such nonsense. Look, if a items fit the characteristics of the role you play then equip them, like don't listen to builds or others, it's other people who are truly ruining the fun, with what they say, and honestly it's those people who have probably put in $100+ in the game and can't justify it, I know I couldn't.    … Expand
  19. SansAUs2008
    Jul 29, 2021
    10
    I still don't know why many people say it pay to win I think it a perfect game now
    Many people don'r need to pay still win the easy After 1 week I play I also can buy all held time but I still hope it will better soon.
  20. kuiriz
    Jul 28, 2021
    10
    Es muy bonito y no es pay to win como dicen, juégalo y verás que no, es muy divertido y de gran calidad gracias por este juegazo para el verano Nintendo
  21. RedDevilnumber1
    Jul 28, 2021
    8
    Ignore the pay to win comments. This game is free to play, I am not sure what people expect. If you paid for the game, sure be angry. On this one, there was no fee to download, play and have casual fun. I am completely against microtransactions in games for anything other than cosmetics but in certain cases this can be overlooked. For me this is one of those cases. It is a fun, simple,Ignore the pay to win comments. This game is free to play, I am not sure what people expect. If you paid for the game, sure be angry. On this one, there was no fee to download, play and have casual fun. I am completely against microtransactions in games for anything other than cosmetics but in certain cases this can be overlooked. For me this is one of those cases. It is a fun, simple, free to play MOBA game. The matches are short, the scoring system rather than towers feels fresh and new and the playable Pokemon are varied. It will be great to see what other potential Pokemon could be added in the future.… Expand
  22. Nik_Zizza
    Jul 27, 2021
    9
    Finally The perfect MOBA, easy to learn and very very funny. Who have a Switch should download it
  23. speeb015
    Jul 27, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is pretty good. It's got a nice vibe to it with a kind of flat pvp style. It's basically a mobile game if mobile games were cooler, and had better controls. If this were to be a mobile game there wouldn't be any bad graphics. Slowpoke is not really slow but come on! SLOWPOKE -- If he was slow no one would play as him. So my thoughts on this game? I would give it an 8 out of 10. I highly recomend it.… Expand
  24. Akk3d1s
    Jul 27, 2021
    8
    Its a really fun moba. Sure, you can drop money to unlock things faster but you DONT HAVE TO. Just grind a little and git gud. Besides, how do these devs keep the game alive if people want everything for free?
  25. Gorgiasz
    Jul 26, 2021
    10
    It's a great game and if you focus on one pokemon, you can be high in the rankings quickly without paying for anything. This is not a p2w game. You pay if you want to develop more Pokemon.

    I am surprised by the complaints. You have a lot of fun and a lot of challenges for free. You want more? Pay. It's a great offer for me.
  26. Alvgarrido
    Jul 25, 2021
    8
    Muy entretenido! cuando lo anunciaron pensé que sería un juego de Pokemones mas para relleno, pero al momento de probarlo me lleve una grata sorpresa!! Matchmaking rapido, entretenido y hasta el momento partida estable!
  27. WintetDahs
    Jul 25, 2021
    10
    Game is amazing. People who write about donation, do not understand some things in-game.
    - Actually you don't need lvl 30 item for playing, lvl 20 is enough 'coz you will get maximum main stat from it at level 20 already.
    - You can't buy all Pokemons from the start just like you can't buy all champions in league of legends at the start. Yes here it is a bit more difficult. But it's fun    Game is amazing. People who write about donation, do not understand some things in-game.
    - Actually you don't need lvl 30 item for playing, lvl 20 is enough 'coz you will get maximum main stat from it at level 20 already.
    - You can't buy all Pokemons from the start just like you can't buy all champions in league of legends at the start. Yes here it is a bit more difficult. But it's fun how people behave when they can't take all immediately.
    - In my opinion battle pass is enough for that game. And yes if I decide to play some pokemon immediately I will pay 'coz this game deserve it. That's not a big deal.
    I wrote about donation and not about gameplay just 'coz you can check it out for free and confirm how amazing and fun to play game is.    … Expand
  28. Thiagosan
    Jul 25, 2021
    10
    Muito viciante e dá para ver a atenção aos detalhes, inclusive com gráfico refinado e objetivo.
  29. Pyronick
    Jul 25, 2021
    10
    Muy buen MOBA, además de que es gratuito y no te tienes que gastar ni un euro para ganar como en otros juegos, tiene microtransacciones que no afectan en nada a la jugabilidad, si se te da bien puedes conseguirlo todo, además de que aún está en su versión beta y ya cuenta con unos "luchadores" muy buenos y cada uno tiene su propia personalidad, puedes sentirte identificado y con cualquieraMuy buen MOBA, además de que es gratuito y no te tienes que gastar ni un euro para ganar como en otros juegos, tiene microtransacciones que no afectan en nada a la jugabilidad, si se te da bien puedes conseguirlo todo, además de que aún está en su versión beta y ya cuenta con unos "luchadores" muy buenos y cada uno tiene su propia personalidad, puedes sentirte identificado y con cualquiera de ellos ya que están lo suficientemente equilibrados como para que si sabes jugar puedas ganar con el que más te guste, tiene además buenos gráficos, buen online y una jugabilidad muy entretenida y que engancha.
    Éste juego me ha sorprendido mucho, nunca pensé que un MOBA me pudiera enganchar tanto.    … Expand
  30. Djjose33
    Jul 25, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A very adictive gameplay eith great mechanics and full free to play with a big varriety off characters and in a constant change it also haves a the promise to get into the comp scene… Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 31
  3. Negative: 1 out of 31
  1. RPG Fan
    Nov 29, 2021
    75
    Overall, Pokémon UNITE is a MOBA with a lot of potential. It’s already great as a casual game with friends, but I believe with some tweaking to Zapdos and removal of the “pay for held item upgrades” option, a strong competitive MOBA lives in Pokémon UNITE. Until then, it’s hard to call it much more than an above-average entry in the crowded MOBA space.
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  2. CD-Action
    Oct 12, 2021
    85
    Pokémon Unite is the first attempt at creating a MOBA with the pocket monsters – and I must admit it’s a successful one. The game is fast and intense, but also easy to get a grip on. I don’t expect it to take the esports scene by storm, but it’s very enjoyable and works great in a doctor’s waiting room or on the bus. As for me, I can’t force myself to stop playing Pokémon Unite and hope the developers will keep updating it. [10/2021, p.61]
  3. CGMagazine
    Aug 17, 2021
    65
    Pokémon Unite's potential is undermined by its balancing, and might not have enough to offer either of its target audiences.
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