Pokemon UNITE

 Switch
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3.9

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 332 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. Zumnes
    Jul 23, 2021
    10
    It’s fun to play and rounds are fun, if you like mobas it’s Good and free try it at least
  3. Jdd2102
    Jul 23, 2021
    10
    The Game it's incredible has a verte good Game mecanics and characters it's a good surprise for allá the gamers
  4. Thiagosan
    Jul 25, 2021
    10
    Muito viciante e dá para ver a atenção aos detalhes, inclusive com gráfico refinado e objetivo.
  5. 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
  6. Joes
    Jul 23, 2021
    10
    La verdad no esperaba nada del juego pero es muy entretenido, recomendable.
  7. Hocking
    Jul 24, 2021
    10
    Apart from the slight pay to win, this is a great and addictive game with the Pokémon spin added to it.
  8. Corbolicious
    Jul 23, 2021
    10
    Not sure what all the cry babies on here are complaining about. With no real mobas on the switch or consoles in general it is good to have one. Then all the people whining about “pay to win” I played for the last couple days without buying a Pokémon and had no issues dropping 12+ kills a game (which no one else had above 5) I did buy a Pokémon for the first time today and still average theNot sure what all the cry babies on here are complaining about. With no real mobas on the switch or consoles in general it is good to have one. Then all the people whining about “pay to win” I played for the last couple days without buying a Pokémon and had no issues dropping 12+ kills a game (which no one else had above 5) I did buy a Pokémon for the first time today and still average the same kills. Also it is FREE TO PLAY. Devs have to make money somehow or the game wouldn’t exist. You are supporting the game to grow so stop crying about pay to win because it isn’t. Could use some ironing out and more content but the mechanics are very solid. Will keep playing this game!… Expand
  9. brunnossantos
    Jul 23, 2021
    10
    nice and smooth gameplay, it's pokemon like we've never seen. has a great potential to keep growing and become a hit
  10. DaBigBoss
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Exellente videojuego si quieres decir adios a la vida, puro vicio, una partida detras de otra pim pam. recomendado
  11. 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
  12. MattDomingos
    Jul 23, 2021
    10
    Having an absolute blast with the game. Really fun, well made, and I beg to differ on the comments that say it's a pay to win game. Everything can me purchase with time, and actually kinda fast. I haven't experienced any bugs, nor lag or fps drops. It's really stable so far.
  13. 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
  14. AbcTheHuman2
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    I am not a fan of MOBA games or anything, but to be honest, I loved to play this game. It's very fun, it's free (yeah, it has some microtransactions, but you can easily play the game without them) and it's also
    very simple to learn how to play it, because it doesn't have any complex mechanic like those we find on another MOBA games, like LOL or Dota.
    I guess it has a lot of potential    I am not a fan of MOBA games or anything, but to be honest, I loved to play this game. It's very fun, it's free (yeah, it has some microtransactions, but you can easily play the game without them) and it's also
    very simple to learn how to play it, because it doesn't have any complex mechanic like those we find on another MOBA games, like LOL or Dota.

    I guess it has a lot of potential to be something bigger in the near future.    … Expand
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. Weeareh
    Feb 6, 2022
    10
    Pretty good cute lol game.......................................... .......
  25. Nintendist
    Jul 2, 2022
    10
    this game is so good and has so many fun options here. i love it and i awlays will
  26. Salva_G
    Dec 20, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ta buenardo el jueguito aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaasaaaaaaaaaaaaaa… Expand
  27. i_mush
    Jul 23, 2021
    9
    Fun and fast paced.
    Might not be challenging enough for MOBA enthusiast, but I’m having fun
  28. Nik_Zizza
    Jul 27, 2021
    9
    Finally The perfect MOBA, easy to learn and very very funny. Who have a Switch should download it
  29. Splattime06
    Jul 24, 2021
    9
    Es un buen juego, es adictivo y no pienso que sea un pay2win, puedes conseguir objetos para conseguir efectos especiales, pero la verdad estos poseen un porcentaje de acción muy bajo, además de que consigues muchisimas monedas como para tener que pagar, puedes comprar tu primer pokemon antes de la primera hora de juego... lo recomiendo
  30. rambo_ando
    Jul 25, 2021
    8
    Don't listen to all the MOBA fans review bombing Pokemon Unite. It's a fun game and it's f2p, so it's bound to please many a Pokemon fan. Sure it has some p2w elements and needs some optimisation to gameplay, graphics and UI but definitely worth trying.
  31. 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?
  32. Kokapofy
    Jul 23, 2021
    8
    I played a looooot of LoL in the past, and this game is not substitute for full MOBA. More like simple acade game. For me it is huge advantage. I dont have time for full MOBA. I have a lot of fun. Matches are 5 or 10 minutes long. I wait for mobile version.
  33. 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
  34. ironwardog
    Jul 22, 2021
    8
    So far it's a fun I hope it keep up the good work but don't forget it still can go down hill.
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. 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!
  39. Lumber_Jones
    Jul 23, 2021
    8
    if you are looking for something that is going to compete with the likes of League of Legends or Dota then do not look here. Pokémon Unite is a new breed of MOBAs that is perfect for the average gamer. League and Dota are games that at the end of the day you have to spend countless hours to reach a level of ability that is considered "good". Unite is not only welcoming for new players butif you are looking for something that is going to compete with the likes of League of Legends or Dota then do not look here. Pokémon Unite is a new breed of MOBAs that is perfect for the average gamer. League and Dota are games that at the end of the day you have to spend countless hours to reach a level of ability that is considered "good". Unite is not only welcoming for new players but it lets people who have day jobs feel as though the can be competitive in the ranked lobbies without having to sacrifice over 90 minutes to play one game. Those that say this game is pay to win, or casual only are not looking at what the game can provide for the average gamer at large.

    If you are a hardcore League player you will not like this game. Everyone is on an even playing field at all times whether they are new or old, because of the "unite license" system that allows you to permanently retain specific Pokémon using either free in game currency, which is extremely easy to come buy, or buy paying for it with real money which is not required in the slightest. the vocabulary for the roles and classes of characters have been dumbed down so that you can pick this game up and instantly know what your job is, and the lack of custom chat feature makes it so you are not able to yell at the people you are playing with.

    This game at its core is a MOBA for all people, and is a great step towards how games should be balanced at launch. If you want to play the next highly competitive E-sport game this is not it by any means, but if you and your friends want something that you can play as a team no matter what your group skill level is this is certainly a fantastic choice and one that will continue to grow over the coming months as it comes to mobile devices as well as the Switch.    … Expand
  40. gavinb124
    Jul 22, 2021
    8
    great game it is like league of legends but not complete garbage and you canp lay as pikachu but -2 points because all of your teammates are probably 3 years old so 8/10
  41. quantum_boolean
    Jul 22, 2021
    8
    Having played 6k hours of Dota and dabbled in LoL, I understand it's quite easy to be elitist and precious about favourite our MOBAs.

    In short, Pokemon Unite is fun: - The games are short so you'll never be stuck in hour long toxic games, - Tutorial is comprehensive, and you can dive into a game within 15 mins. - The characters have distinct roles but the choice in movesets allows    Having played 6k hours of Dota and dabbled in LoL, I understand it's quite easy to be elitist and precious about favourite our MOBAs.

    In short, Pokemon Unite is fun:
    - The games are short so you'll never be stuck in hour long toxic games,
    - Tutorial is comprehensive, and you can dive into a game within 15 mins.
    - The characters have distinct roles but the choice in movesets allows for enough variety
    - The controls are relatively easy, especially if you've had experience with the right stick aiming.

    BUT....it's going to cost you in the long run. It's already apparent that Absol, Alohan Ninetales, Pikachu and a couple of others are much better on launch. Unlocking better items costs currency. You won't be able to unlock all of these straight away without grinding so you will be forced to pay money. You have to decide how much the game should cost you, will you get enough enjoyment out of it for the same cost as a triple A game and pay accordingly?

    Tencent has a good product on their hands, but like all MOBAs the introduction new characters and balance patches will determine its future    … Expand
  42. AgeQ
    Jul 24, 2021
    8
    Descent MOBA Pokemon game more fore the fans maybe then MOBA lovers. It has its flaws but its an overall good game.
  43. 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
  44. 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
  45. Pwnosauruz
    Aug 29, 2021
    8
    Its a perfect game for the casual moba gamers, but it isnt made for the hardcore gamer
  46. 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
  47. 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.
  48. 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
  49. ritoefc
    Jul 25, 2021
    7
    Although very perfectible, this game has a HUGE potential if The Pokémon Company and Tencent do the things right. The battles are very fun and enjoyable and while I think they are a bit short (just 10 min), I appreciate are not that long or potentially eternal like in League of Legends for example (30+ min est.). Of course there is the thing with the microtransactions that many peopleAlthough very perfectible, this game has a HUGE potential if The Pokémon Company and Tencent do the things right. The battles are very fun and enjoyable and while I think they are a bit short (just 10 min), I appreciate are not that long or potentially eternal like in League of Legends for example (30+ min est.). Of course there is the thing with the microtransactions that many people dislike (me personally, it bothers me but not enough to give the game a bad score) but as far as I could see, mostly are related to cosmetic like skins and stuff like that.

    If you like or are curious about MOBA games, and like Pokémon, I definitely recommend you to give it a try, I mean its Free after all!    … Expand
  50. MarinoMele
    Feb 8, 2022
    7
    [Reviewed by a 1900+ Master Rank player]
    A Pokémon MOBA game, that actually plays like an MMORPG.
    A great game... that sadly is a painful experience to the vast majority of its players. While Unite is virtually perfect on paper, the reality is that its Ranked Mode is UNPLAYABLE by yourself. And the blame is all on the developers. This happens because of 2 very precise reasons: 1.    [Reviewed by a 1900+ Master Rank player]
    A Pokémon MOBA game, that actually plays like an MMORPG.
    A great game... that sadly is a painful experience to the vast majority of its players.

    While Unite is virtually perfect on paper, the reality is that its Ranked Mode is UNPLAYABLE by yourself. And the blame is all on the developers.
    This happens because of 2 very precise reasons:

    1. The Roster. 14 out of the 31 playable characters are Junglers.
    This means that, every single game, 2 or 3 players will fight for the Jungle position. Both during character selection and during the actual game.
    2. While player can be reported in Unite, they cannot be reported for any real motivation besides AFK.
    This means that those players who are cluelessly forcing their team to lose due to very bad decisions (like stealing from their own team's Jungle) won't know they made a mistake, won't learn from it, won't stop ruining everyone else's experience for no reason at all.
    The developer needs to address this issue.keeping The developers don't acknowledge this issue, and are about to release yet another Jungler.

    This game has the potential to be the next LOL, and even surpass it sdue to how popular the Pokémon franchise is. But we're reaching a turning point...
    Tini, it's make or break now.    … Expand
  51. ElSmasher
    Dec 17, 2022
    7
    Pokemon Unite is a free game almost like the League of Legend system. It is first accessible and remains visually beautiful. Unfortunately, we would have liked more of a Pokemon franchise than a LoL-like. That said, it remains pleasant to play and contrary to what we can say, pay-to win is not too present for this game without too much ambition.
  52. Arturos
    Jul 24, 2021
    7
    it's a great game but it's repetitive, hope it gets new added in the near future
  53. tensioly
    Jun 6, 2023
    7
    Pokemon Unite es un juego "free to play" disfrutable pero con bastantes problemas. Tras haber jugado las dos primeras temporadas del juego, he podido observar en la jugabilidad de este MOBA una gran influencia del azar para ganar cada partida, siendo injusto el equipo vencedor de la partida en numerosas ocasiones. Zapdos, el boss que sale en los últimos dos minutos de la partida, está muyPokemon Unite es un juego "free to play" disfrutable pero con bastantes problemas. Tras haber jugado las dos primeras temporadas del juego, he podido observar en la jugabilidad de este MOBA una gran influencia del azar para ganar cada partida, siendo injusto el equipo vencedor de la partida en numerosas ocasiones. Zapdos, el boss que sale en los últimos dos minutos de la partida, está muy desbalanceado, y este enemigo provoca que el equipo que le da el último golpe es el que suele acabar ganando la partida, lo que provoca que los otros 8 minutos anteriores que dura la partida sean prácticamente innecesarios para la victoria. Otro punto negativo a destacar es la cantidad de tipos de divisas hay en el juego y los incentivos que hay constantemente a comprar gemas (además de los precios abusivos de algunas skins). No considero que el juego sea un pay to win pero sí que hay cierta ventaja para quienes pagan por gemas, ya que se pueden potenciar los objetos equipados. Además, muchos pokémon nuevos que han ido saliendo repiten movimientos de pokémon que ya estaban en el juego, siendo esto poco original y repetitivo. Cabe destacar que actualmente solo hay tres modos de juego, muy pocos para un juego de este tipo. Habiendo resaltado los problemas más importantes, el juego también tiene puntos positivos como su divertida y simple jugabilidad (lo que hace el juego mucho más accesible que otros de este género), la cantidad de pokémon que hay (que está aumentando considerablemente con el tiempo), la comunidad sana del juego (gracias al sistema de puntos de deportividad y al chat simplificado), el sistema de elección de movimientos al subir de nivel, la corta duración de las partidas y el rendimiento técnico (que suele funcionar correctamente). En Switch va generalmente bien en el apartado técnico (en móvil depende del que se use) y en el apartado artístico no destaca demasiado. La música no está mal pero se repite mucho y acaba cansando. Recomiendo el juego a quienes quieran jugar a un MOBA muy simplificado y a quienes les guste Pokémon. 6,6/10
    (12/2021)    … Expand
  54. TripleChampions
    Jul 29, 2021
    7
    A lot of things in this game don't happen instantly all of the time, sometimes a move, scoring, or getting a shield from your goal happen later than they should and small things like that can do a lot of damage in a MOBA. I've also had many times where I use my ult and it doesn't go off, but it gets put on ful cool down. This Bug is game losing and makes me consider whether playing rankedA lot of things in this game don't happen instantly all of the time, sometimes a move, scoring, or getting a shield from your goal happen later than they should and small things like that can do a lot of damage in a MOBA. I've also had many times where I use my ult and it doesn't go off, but it gets put on ful cool down. This Bug is game losing and makes me consider whether playing ranked is a good idea at all.… Expand
  55. memeSchool
    Jul 25, 2021
    7
    The game is fun. The outfits are cute. But there is one complaint I have. It's missing Ledian with maid outfit. I wonder why they have not added this. This should have been the first thing they had thought of. Why they did not add Ledian maid outfit, I will never know.
  56. shannonr340
    Jul 30, 2021
    7
    It a pay to win game. I never pay money on free games. With real money you can buy held items and up grade them. The ranked & standard have one same map and lasts for 10 mins. The 5 mins quick match's have 3 small maps change once per day. I earn small amount of coins for each battle that I can buy Pokemon with but they are too much. The roster just have over 15 Pokémon. I had fun playingIt a pay to win game. I never pay money on free games. With real money you can buy held items and up grade them. The ranked & standard have one same map and lasts for 10 mins. The 5 mins quick match's have 3 small maps change once per day. I earn small amount of coins for each battle that I can buy Pokemon with but they are too much. The roster just have over 15 Pokémon. I had fun playing it & the graphics are good… Expand
  57. Greenlanter167
    Aug 27, 2021
    7
    Неплохая моба, радует что хорошо проработаны покемоны. Минус добавьте русский язык
  58. Cmaz0
    Oct 11, 2021
    7
    Amazing idea gameplay, but KO system is ridiculous. You can do 4000 damage and someone can come up and do 300 and take the kill and KO EXP. You can be a better player and do so much damage but have your kills taken and then youre at a disadvantage in comparison. KO system shouldnt be whoever got last hit, but whoever did the most damage OBVIOUSLY
  59. JacobTheToadMan
    Dec 9, 2021
    7
    Under the right circumstances, this game is really fun and addicting, but it has plenty of problems that need worked on, like a pretty poor system for dealing with disconnected players, and of course the microtransactions, but still, get in a good match with competent players, and the game's fun as hell lol.
  60. TheLowLevel
    Nov 15, 2022
    7
    It is a fun game, but of you play solo it can be so frustrating. You can be in the lead a whole game and all of the sudden when the final and most important objective shows up, your team is nowhere to be found. Resulting in the enemy team flipping the game in their favor.

    Also people going afk can be a real problem and those peoples sometimes get away without a punishment. A large    It is a fun game, but of you play solo it can be so frustrating. You can be in the lead a whole game and all of the sudden when the final and most important objective shows up, your team is nowhere to be found. Resulting in the enemy team flipping the game in their favor.

    Also people going afk can be a real problem and those peoples sometimes get away without a punishment.

    A large collections of characters to chose from (and the roster keeps growing). A mix of fan favorites and nearly forgotten pokémon nobody expected.    … Expand
  61. ZeoN
    Feb 2, 2023
    6
    Un buen spin-off de Pokémon pero con excesivos micropagos, una estabilidad de personajes/Pokémon bastante dudable y un seguimiento más que cuestionable. Sin embargo es muy divertido de jugar y cumple con su cometido
  62. vitesong
    Aug 3, 2021
    6
    Pokemon Unite is a very 'middle-of-the-road' game. On one hand, it is a free game that highlights a lot of what makes Pokémon such a creative and successful franchise. On the other, it forgoes its generosity by hosting pay-to-win elements, an unbalanced initial roster and poor performance both in connectivity and rendering for its intended console, The Nintendo Switch.

    It's a refreshing    Pokemon Unite is a very 'middle-of-the-road' game. On one hand, it is a free game that highlights a lot of what makes Pokémon such a creative and successful franchise. On the other, it forgoes its generosity by hosting pay-to-win elements, an unbalanced initial roster and poor performance both in connectivity and rendering for its intended console, The Nintendo Switch.

    It's a refreshing take on the MOBA genre which allows long-time Pokémon fans to see some of their favorite Pokémon in a new, fun-to-bask-in light. In its pursuit of simplicity (probably intended for a younger audience) shorter play sessions and less decision-making lend it a more relaxing feeling.

    Consequentially, it grows repetitive at a much faster pace than other titles in the genre. It's still in its infancy. As is, it offers a beautifully coated alternative for fans of the franchise. For anyone else, it showcases a barebones product with a lot of hindered potential.

    Pros:

    - A robust initial roster with varied gameplay for Pokémon fans that is sure to grow with time.
    - An elegant item and 'battle item' system that marries flavor and function nicely.
    - A more relaxing kind of MOBA you can "play on the go".

    Cons:

    - Simplistic systems grow tiring really quick.
    - Poor performance and connectivity taint an otherwise entertaining experience.
    - Its current pay-to-win systems are detrimental for anyone looking to immerse themselves in a more competitive way.

    P.S. Zeraoras have a tendency to perform infinitely better on opposing teams.    … Expand
  63. MeowiethePro
    Aug 5, 2021
    6
    Pretty good game ruined by microtransactions. Easier to begin, harder to progress.
  64. Ventuski
    Apr 6, 2022
    6
    As a MOBA it has a lot of potential. Probably worst thing about it is the pay to fast held item system. Besides that, graphics and mechanics are cool and enjoyable. It's superb for casuals because of the fixed 10 minutes length matches, but lacks a competitive factor in a meh elo system and the held item issue.
  65. KingOfRock
    Jul 29, 2021
    5
    This is a decent MOBA, but there's a lot of room for improvement. It gets pretty repetitive pretty fast since all the arenas either look the same or they are the same, it's hard to tell. There's not a lot of depth in the Pokemon you play as, and the COM controlled Pokemon you beat to get points to score with is pretty lacking in depth as well.

    It feels like there's not much to this.    This is a decent MOBA, but there's a lot of room for improvement. It gets pretty repetitive pretty fast since all the arenas either look the same or they are the same, it's hard to tell. There's not a lot of depth in the Pokemon you play as, and the COM controlled Pokemon you beat to get points to score with is pretty lacking in depth as well.

    It feels like there's not much to this. It's good for killing 10 minutes or so, but even for a free to play game it's lacking. It needs more, and it could really do more is the sad part. There's hundreds of Pokemon, but only a couple dozen to pick from. Of course you do have to unlock most of them, so you feel even more limited in choice early on.

    The controls are fine enough. The gameplay isn't too terrible, but nothing remarkable either. It's like the developers were shooting for the moon but landed in Key West, Florida. There's a lot more to this franchise in terms of Pokemon and terrain to do battle on. Tencent and Pokemon could do way better here.    … Expand
  66. timothy17
    Aug 1, 2021
    5
    It's a game that could've been fun for a long time but was immediately ruined once you realize how shameless the pay-to-win microtransaction this game has
  67. Speedie
    Feb 5, 2022
    5
    As exciting as it was to see this game announced, it sadly didn't provide the competitive nature that most players hoped for. A majority of actions taken during the matches are futile considering one feature that takes place in the last two minutes decides most of the points earned in a match. Casually, the game is a fun time and is a good free to play experience with friends. Sadly, itAs exciting as it was to see this game announced, it sadly didn't provide the competitive nature that most players hoped for. A majority of actions taken during the matches are futile considering one feature that takes place in the last two minutes decides most of the points earned in a match. Casually, the game is a fun time and is a good free to play experience with friends. Sadly, it was released with a competitive style in mind and didn't rise up to expectations.… Expand
  68. MinePlay512
    Aug 10, 2021
    5
    While the game has good gameplay and can be fun, The reason it's not good overall is the fact that it has too many mircotransations. Something I don't like. It's not worth recommending this game because of this.
  69. jkcreativo
    Jul 22, 2021
    5
    Good graphics, excellent gameplay, but you have to pay to win, micro transactions are in the battle system
  70. Phileusse
    Jul 27, 2021
    5
    Game almost perfect. Rank sucks. You get mixed up with new ones making it hard to rank up alone. They should only get players teamed up with the same rank.
  71. PurpleCheerios
    Jul 29, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The matchmaking is garbage and lazily made. The game is very unbalanced. It is also pay to win. It's fun at first until you get one shot by Gengar. The game is still fun and balance changes are being made.… Expand
  72. zhekon03
    Aug 17, 2021
    5
    В игре нет русского как и в каждой еб@ной игре про покемонов, ну а так игра вполне Дота, да, пойдет, и в данный момент там есть бесполезный батл пас, кейсы и куча покемон целых 10 да, спасибо, нет легендарных, но они не нужны, сделали бы хотя бы битву легенд или типа того, и того нет, для или поставили их как боса для фарма чего-то (да я знаю что это боссы в центре карты, но это же тупо, сВ игре нет русского как и в каждой еб@ной игре про покемонов, ну а так игра вполне Дота, да, пойдет, и в данный момент там есть бесполезный батл пас, кейсы и куча покемон целых 10 да, спасибо, нет легендарных, но они не нужны, сделали бы хотя бы битву легенд или типа того, и того нет, для или поставили их как боса для фарма чего-то (да я знаю что это боссы в центре карты, но это же тупо, с него же нельзя же ничего фармить кроме ебаных покеболов), короче как для игры из серии покемонов, для нее 5 из 10 ахуеть какая оценка… Expand
  73. Herbalmouse1305
    May 29, 2022
    5
    good few hours of fun
    gets really repetitive and pay to win the more you get along though.
  74. Kirbo1777
    Aug 23, 2023
    5
    Not that bad of a game, but it's clearly a cash grab, having a bunch of popups whenever opening the game.
  75. GutiOut
    Jul 22, 2021
    4
    Casual AF, looks good.
    It's not trash, but it's worse than LoL, Dota 2, Smite, Dawngate, Paragon, HoN, Arena of Valor, Vainglory, Battlerite. Unite is at the same level as HotS for me.
    Just for fans, no hxc players.
  76. GreenMenace
    Sep 27, 2022
    4
    I loved Remoat Stadium. I really, really dislike Thea Sky Ruins. Tencent is changing tack, and I’m not changing with it.

    Pros Easy to learn Mobas have a lot of replayability Short games Cons Takes a long time to receive Pokemon Two abilities Stiff competition In a moba style game, I like chaos. I like team fights. And Pokemon Unite took deliberate steps to be “just like”    I loved Remoat Stadium. I really, really dislike Thea Sky Ruins. Tencent is changing tack, and I’m not changing with it.

    Pros
    Easy to learn
    Mobas have a lot of replayability
    Short games

    Cons
    Takes a long time to receive Pokemon
    Two abilities
    Stiff competition

    In a moba style game, I like chaos. I like team fights. And Pokemon Unite took deliberate steps to be “just like” other mobas, leaving its niche of essentially what was a straight up team-fight for 8 minutes (out of 10 minute match) of wholesome fun. I wouldn’t be surprised if the next step was to lengthen games because it has deliberately slowed down farming and scoring. Now there always has to be one person in each lane so you can’t fully team-fight in most cases. The result? People sit in their goal zones and deadlock the lane—there’s nothing to farm, and you can’t leave your goal zone because if you do—you get hit and they heal, or worse, they score while you get a tiny bit of farm. Deadlocked lanes aren’t the player’s fault; this is what the game has pushed for—to add a lot more idle time in games.

    This game feels a lot more like League of Legends, and I’m more likely to go play that than play Thea Sky Ruins because there are more characters, better skins (for the same price), and more abilities—which leads to a greater variety of gameplay. Pokemon Unite will never be able to compete against other Mobas if it copies them because less moves = less variability per Pokemon.

    To be clear, I mastered the game and made it to high level masters. I know what I’m doing and how to win. I loved Remoat Stadium. It was clunky and frustrating, but also a lot of fun. There are things the game is working on—like the reporting system—but I’ll be taking a break until, if ever, Tencent decides to make changes to the game to make it feel fast paced again.

    The money practices have changed significantly as well. Skins were always expensive, and I’ve actually bought a few to support the game back in Remoat Stadium. Players can earn about 3000 coins per week grinding the game. The last two Pokemon released cost 14k. Now, Pokemon are getting harder to purchase with in game currency and you can’t buy new Pokemon with in game currency for a week after they’re released. It’s crossed a line of ethics in my opinion. You want me playing your game because it makes it easier to matchmake, giving a better experience for everyone. When I like your game I will spend money on the Pokemon I like. Do NOT try to frustrate me into spending hundreds of dollars. That’s not promoting a game, that’s just disgusting.    … Expand
  77. FunkyBoi
    Jul 25, 2021
    4
    I wish I could give this game a higher score, but I'm unable to do so in good moral conscience. The game itself would serve as a fantastic introduction to the MOBA genre, with matches more simplified and concise than other MOBAs on market, allowing the player to grasp the core concept of the game and the genre at large quite intuitively. The introduction of chooseable movesets and itemI wish I could give this game a higher score, but I'm unable to do so in good moral conscience. The game itself would serve as a fantastic introduction to the MOBA genre, with matches more simplified and concise than other MOBAs on market, allowing the player to grasp the core concept of the game and the genre at large quite intuitively. The introduction of chooseable movesets and item builds in the pre-game lobby lends an interesting depth to the strategy of the game, and having it done at the start of the game removes a lot of the tedium of menu navigation during the games themselves.

    However, as has been stated by numerous users before me, the predatory monetisation and addiction tactics clearly utilised by the company are morally deplorable, particularly given Pokemon's appeal with younger audiences and the accessibility of the game itself allowing for young audiences to participate in the game. The game is rife with monetarily complex and predatory micro-transactions, be it for new Pokemon to play, new cosmetics, or even the aforementioned items which provide a direct advantage for any players seeking to play the game more competitively. To heavily monetise a game without any regulations or age requirements is completely irresponsible, and quite frankly revolting. I've long since lost faith in the Pokemon company's commitment to publishing quality products rather than relying solely on the appeal of the branding, but to see them stoop to such blatant levels of money-grubbery disgusts me to a point I can't ignore, and I'm inclined not to support the game at all. I only hope the negative backlash might prompt the Pokemon company and Tencent to make more ethical adjustments to their monetisation scheme, as a truly welcoming and enjoyable game does still exist beneath it all.    … Expand
  78. Axomarine
    Aug 25, 2021
    4
    Pokemon UNITE comes off as another Pokemon side game to forget about, but isn't as bad as some others.
  79. Foolkner
    Jul 24, 2021
    4
    Pretty fun but needs some balancing and yet another micro transaction game in a MOBA no less. Has potential if they can fix these and some other issues.
  80. Dalwaut
    Jul 24, 2021
    4
    Good - It's a polished MOBA and a good time when everything goes right, it has lots of potential.
    Bad - Pay to win for sure. More bugs than I've experienced in almost any pokemon game. Matchmaking has to reconnect 4/10 times. Ranked is trash leaving you stuck playing with beginners when your anything other than a master (highest rank). Character select bugs out and won't let you pick    Good - It's a polished MOBA and a good time when everything goes right, it has lots of potential.
    Bad - Pay to win for sure. More bugs than I've experienced in almost any pokemon game. Matchmaking has to reconnect 4/10 times. Ranked is trash leaving you stuck playing with beginners when your anything other than a master (highest rank). Character select bugs out and won't let you pick anything. People leave the match 3/10 times. SLOW progression. Capped coin earnings causing you to have to spend actual money. Barely any way to communicate with your team other than barely useful canned quick chats or voice chat that no one I've played with in over 125 battles has used.    … Expand
  81. LtngScourge
    Jul 26, 2021
    4
    I'll try to be as fair as possible.

    I'm a huge pokemon fan and I've played a couple of MOBAS in the past both mobile and pc ones. The game itself has cool and innovative mechanics, additionally, the game is easy to learn. My GF has never played a MOBA before and she really liked this one: Usually, it takes a while to say whether you like it or not. The visuals are great too, and the    I'll try to be as fair as possible.

    I'm a huge pokemon fan and I've played a couple of MOBAS in the past both mobile and pc ones. The game itself has cool and innovative mechanics, additionally, the game is easy to learn. My GF has never played a MOBA before and she really liked this one: Usually, it takes a while to say whether you like it or not. The visuals are great too, and the music is ok

    On a not-so-good side, we have the fact that the game itself doesn't tell you which pokemon uses Sp. Attack and which one doesn't. Thankfully some websites got you covered, still is a big fail here.

    Another not-so-bad thing is that matches sometimes feel so QUIET, the announcer needs to be more active in my opinion. Additionally, the menu has some slight lags.

    The real problem comes with the microtransactions method. If those were like a regular MOBA in which you pay only for cosmetics or experience boosts or the battler pass It wouldn't have been too much of a deal, however, here you can pay2win which is really discouraging. MOBAS are games about skill and strategy not about how much is your credit card's limit.

    If there were not a pay2win mechanic I would've given this game a 7 or 8.    … Expand
  82. rybufc
    Aug 5, 2021
    4
    Played this game for ~2 days and now i can write small review.

    Positives: 1. This game is pretty balanced (excluding zapdos buff, which is overpowered) 2. If you know how to play mobas - you can climb in ranks without problems (I, myself, after playing for ~1 day, climbed to Expert 4) 3. The base conception of 10 minute-limited moba game is nice, I like it. 4. This game is pretty    Played this game for ~2 days and now i can write small review.

    Positives:
    1. This game is pretty balanced (excluding zapdos buff, which is overpowered)
    2. If you know how to play mobas - you can climb in ranks without problems (I, myself, after playing for ~1 day, climbed to Expert 4)
    3. The base conception of 10 minute-limited moba game is nice, I like it.
    4. This game is pretty fun to play(imho).

    Negatives:
    1. Weekly limit of 2400 coins is garbage. To buy all the pokemons you need to play this game for months or donate. I don't like it.
    2. Currently, Zapdos is way too powerful, it needs to be nerfed.
    3. This game don't have good way to talk with your teammates, this is pretty garbage (you can't even write message before game start to simply ask your teammates to let you get fast lvl 5 in jungle).
    4. It is possible to play with newbies even in decent rank.

    If tencent will remove weekly coins limit, make some balance changes, add more pokemons and make money on skins - this game'll be awesome, but in current state it is only 4/10. (in my opinion)    … Expand
  83. StrawberryKitty
    Aug 9, 2021
    4
    The game is super fun but there are major balancing issues currently. Everything you do at the beginning of the game doesn't matter because whichever team gets Zapdos wins the entire game. Zapdos allows you to get double points per cap AS WELL AS allowing you to cap points immediately. So basically whoever gets Zapdos runs it into your spawn and gets double points immediately ALWAYSThe game is super fun but there are major balancing issues currently. Everything you do at the beginning of the game doesn't matter because whichever team gets Zapdos wins the entire game. Zapdos allows you to get double points per cap AS WELL AS allowing you to cap points immediately. So basically whoever gets Zapdos runs it into your spawn and gets double points immediately ALWAYS resulting in a win. I don't think I've ever seen a team win Zapdos and lose yet, they'd literally have to go afk.
    The Pokemon to choose from are kind of limited and some are 1000% better than others, like Snorlax. When it's a new game and it's free there's some things you can excuse as they work on it and patch it, but really? Nobody who play tested the game saw the Zapdos problem? You could literally afk the first 8 minutes of the game, come back and steal Zapdos and then xd you win. It's ridiculous.    … Expand
  84. ShadowRose
    Jan 12, 2022
    4
    The game is quite good and fun of course it still needs updates since it is new but the thing that brings it down so much it that the held items in-game are really hard to level up over level 20 so you are encouraged to buy aeosgems with real money to get more item enhancers which it brings it down allot as it is practically pay to win. It also has a weekly coin limit so then you areThe game is quite good and fun of course it still needs updates since it is new but the thing that brings it down so much it that the held items in-game are really hard to level up over level 20 so you are encouraged to buy aeosgems with real money to get more item enhancers which it brings it down allot as it is practically pay to win. It also has a weekly coin limit so then you are encouraged to buy aeosgems from the shop again so you can buy coins for new characters (which cost 6000 to 10000 coins and the limit is 2100 a week)! The energy tank limit is quite an unnecessary cash grab as well. Quite disappointed but to be expected from a free to play game.
    Update: They have kind of made it easier to get your items to level 30 now but they have added more very expensive skins.    … Expand
  85. paleojuanito
    Nov 13, 2021
    4
    this game had sooooo much potential, it's fun, easy play. UNFORTUNATELY, there are some walls preventing it to be what it can. first of all is the new moba community. turns out there are people in 2021, who have no idea of the MOBA fundamentals, and it hurts to play this game as it were league season one. wrong laners, team comps and troll pics. on the other hand there's zapdos. i'll checkthis game had sooooo much potential, it's fun, easy play. UNFORTUNATELY, there are some walls preventing it to be what it can. first of all is the new moba community. turns out there are people in 2021, who have no idea of the MOBA fundamentals, and it hurts to play this game as it were league season one. wrong laners, team comps and troll pics. on the other hand there's zapdos. i'll check the game again in a year or two… Expand
  86. awalker
    Dec 25, 2021
    4
    Never before have a waited in such anticipation for a game that returned my anticipation with fury, stress and rage. The absolutely ASININE matchmaking that went into this game reminds me of the type of programming that a 6 year old would design with a 2 month subscription to code ninjas and a 3 day pass to work at Nintendo. Honestly, every PROFESSIONAL MOBA player in the freaking worldNever before have a waited in such anticipation for a game that returned my anticipation with fury, stress and rage. The absolutely ASININE matchmaking that went into this game reminds me of the type of programming that a 6 year old would design with a 2 month subscription to code ninjas and a 3 day pass to work at Nintendo. Honestly, every PROFESSIONAL MOBA player in the freaking world could have told you that balanced matchmaking is #1 for a making a MOBA game enjoyable. Hell it’s imperative to make any competitive game enjoyable, and last I checked, this is not Nintendo’s first competitive game. So why is it, you made the simple and brilliant decision, to pair solo queue players up against full squads of players who are partied up and communicating? That’s like having a game of dodgeball where one team has to wear blindfolds. STUPID. How did this even get approved? Was this even considered in the 2 weeks you took to plan how this game would work? This is one the BIGGEST barriers standing in between this game being 10/10 and the 3.7 user rating that it has. This and properly training players HOW A MOBA WORKS need to be PRIORITY #1 for the next update. You have YouTube, you have professional MOBA players, you have reviews. F the skins for 1 bloody month. And fix this game.… Expand
  87. Toasttt
    Mar 26, 2022
    4
    no .
  88. Dyl_lionaire
    Feb 10, 2023
    4
    For what it's worth the gameplay is alright, not good but I didn't suck, I just feel like once one team started winning there was no way of coming back, also all the pay to win stuff yadda yadda.
  89. Jippe89
    Aug 9, 2021
    3
    The 3 is because I throughly enjoy this game, and I want to give it a higher score. But it's predatory microtransactions, combined with pay-to-win, just butchers the game experience.

    And ofc, the one team that gets Zapdos are most likely to win. Nerf!
  90. Nati
    Aug 3, 2021
    3
    Generic tencent MOBA with some Pokemon stuff slapped on to make money.

    Extremely lazy, SUPER IMBALANCED... Theres 3-4 amazing Pokemon everyone rushes to pick, then absolute garbage. Also hacking??? people seeing you in hidden locations, people one shotting me as a slowbro literally 75 seconds into the game??? Big big yikes... Crap cash grab... ill go back to Fire Emblem Three    Generic tencent MOBA with some Pokemon stuff slapped on to make money.

    Extremely lazy, SUPER IMBALANCED... Theres 3-4 amazing Pokemon everyone rushes to pick, then absolute garbage.

    Also hacking??? people seeing you in hidden locations, people one shotting me as a slowbro literally 75 seconds into the game???

    Big big yikes... Crap cash grab... ill go back to Fire Emblem Three Houses gladly.    … Expand
  91. MaelstromZ
    Sep 26, 2021
    3
    Let's see... a Generic Tencent Moba with Pokémon skin taking advantage from our love for the franchise (Literally, I would have liked to OTP Lucario bcs being my avatar in PMD: Explorers of Sky file save)

    What do I see after reaching Expert 4 (Gold 2 in LoL) rank? -Item level gaps start to get very noticing when facing stronger enemies, which is **** -In Expert (Gold) rank, yes    Let's see... a Generic Tencent Moba with Pokémon skin taking advantage from our love for the franchise (Literally, I would have liked to OTP Lucario bcs being my avatar in PMD: Explorers of Sky file save)

    What do I see after reaching Expert 4 (Gold 2 in LoL) rank?

    -Item level gaps start to get very noticing when facing stronger enemies, which is ****

    -In Expert (Gold) rank, yes RIGHT THERE you see how people play like literally Silver 4/below lol players who should be learning the basics of ranked matchs, even low Bronze (no map awareness, no clue about when to do/ignore objectives, when to def, score etc. If you have negative jungler gap, you are more likely to lose). It gets even worse when you see your partner in lane to go against the opponent with more lvl/moves. WTF, how don't people in Gold rank start playing serious? They LOVE to gift Zapdos in the Endgame even if you are winning to throw the game for fk sake and never watch opponents trying to score. (No complaining about the lack of skill, much audience will be new with this game BUT... HAVING THEM IN EXPERT RANK IS POINTLESS! LET THEM LEARN THE GAME! IF YOU PUT THEM WITH PPL WITH SOME MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE THEY WILL SUFFER AND WE WILL SUFFER BECAUSE THEY HAVE TO LEARN AT THEIR OWN PATH AND WE NEED MORE EXPERIENCED TEAM MATES!) --> THIS will take me to the next point.

    -In that mentioned rank you can come across with... Beginners and Greats... (Bronze and Silver) and Elite or Above (Platinum+), does that mean... YOU HAVE TO FACE MUCH STRONGER OPPONENTS WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF HAVING MUCH WEAKER ALLIES? DO YOU EVEN REALIZE HOW COINFLIP IS THAT?

    -Balance sucks. Assassin/Speedster class is as bad as in LoL, because they have too much damage or escapes. Their job is to kill a squishy target not to wipe the entire team (Zeraora/Absol...) furthermore, when you see Blastoise doing so much damage BEING A TANK and nullifying you skill giving you FULL COOLDOWNS you start to feel how something is NOT RIGHT. Balance team seems a bit drunk. Even the damned Charizard who is curiously placed in low tier, the generic basic edgy guy because yes pokemon. It gets annoying when uses ult and gets literally busted for like 10 secs. In any scenary it's plain ****

    As a conclussion... it could be great but is not. As almost everything in this rotten genre where if you aren't Gold+ you don't worth a **** for people. I saw the difference because I've been between Silver and Gold ranks in LoL, how do people act and the community is a very important aspect of such games, this is not gonna be different so if you don't like clasist and egoplayers better stay away. Better play Pokémon D/P/PT BW1/2, Conquest, Colosseum or Explorers of Sky. These are the peak of the franchise in content and quality. Save your suffering, MOBA genre is not meant to be fun, even if you win.    … Expand
  92. AmigoGrenouille
    Jul 24, 2021
    3
    Edit: I changed my score after learning just how bad the freemium aspects are. A fully kitted out item set gives a player such a ridiculous advantage that it trivializes the game. For a game with casual controls to force players to grind so endlessly or pay up up to $100 just to keep up, that's just unforgivable. This could have been a chance for a pokemon game with pure fun gameplayEdit: I changed my score after learning just how bad the freemium aspects are. A fully kitted out item set gives a player such a ridiculous advantage that it trivializes the game. For a game with casual controls to force players to grind so endlessly or pay up up to $100 just to keep up, that's just unforgivable. This could have been a chance for a pokemon game with pure fun gameplay without any baggage, but I guess that was just too good to be true.

    For a MOBA, it's very accessible. Controls are very easy and the moment-to-moment gameplay is simple to understand. Definitely made with children in mind. The unique mechanics are a bit odd and have some balancing issues. The game favors steamrolling, if a group of enemies win a teamfight and all score, they instantly get to full health and there isn't much your team can do about it.

    The mechanics are well-explained but the meta and objectives are poorly directed. Nobody's really sure where to go and it's easy to forget that you don't make any progress defeating enemies without getting points and scoring, which can be unfairly difficult if you're pushed back by a steamrolling team. Especially so with the 10-minute timer, which makes the game more casual but makes comebacks very rare.

    Outside the gameplay, there's classic Tencent scummy freemium practices. The game entices you with beginner quests that dry up and rewards will become scarce. I expect opinion of the game to go down sharply after the 14th day of its existence.    … Expand
  93. mah_eyes
    Jul 22, 2021
    3
    Pokemon unite has everything it needs to be a good game but things like the gold cap, the ingame timer (which makes it almost impossible to do comebacks) or items that are purchasble through microtransactions hinder the games fun factor imensely. It feels like the game developor tried to hinder you as much as possible to have a fun time. I hope they change certain things to help it in thePokemon unite has everything it needs to be a good game but things like the gold cap, the ingame timer (which makes it almost impossible to do comebacks) or items that are purchasble through microtransactions hinder the games fun factor imensely. It feels like the game developor tried to hinder you as much as possible to have a fun time. I hope they change certain things to help it in the long run or i fear it will be another nintendo rep that will die down just as fast as others before it… Expand
  94. Buwaro
    Jul 22, 2021
    3
    Tldr, the game will shower you with free stuff for the first two weeks and easy challenges to work through, and even then it's very meager for what you really need to unlock more stuff. However after those two weeks you'll progress so slow you be forced to spend money to keep up. Unfortunately this game has to be recommended to avoid
  95. MapleMaple
    Jul 23, 2021
    3
    The game itself is decent and the graphics look alright. The game is very vanilla compared to other MOBAs but that doesn't mean that it's bad. Unfortunately, the pay-to-win aspect in very intrusive. The more you buy, the more matches you'll win, which is disappointing considering that the game is marketed towards children who will be susceptible to the practice. Don't get invested in thisThe game itself is decent and the graphics look alright. The game is very vanilla compared to other MOBAs but that doesn't mean that it's bad. Unfortunately, the pay-to-win aspect in very intrusive. The more you buy, the more matches you'll win, which is disappointing considering that the game is marketed towards children who will be susceptible to the practice. Don't get invested in this game unless you are willing to spend well over the price of a AAA game to stay on an even playing field with other players.… Expand
  96. KemoFurrir
    Jul 31, 2021
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game will be really good game excepet P2W. You can pay your real world money to upgrade item in the game. P2W player very strong at early game you no way to fight P2W Player 100%
    Play For Fun Player need very very long time to max 1 item in the game this game is 100% P2W    … Expand
  97. Gwennifer
    Aug 7, 2021
    3
    The game is REALLY imbalanced. Even for a moba. The game is fun for a bit, but if you even care about winning at all it gets old quick.
    its so imbalanced, the pokemon "classes" or "roles" are imbalanced. Speedsters do more damage than the "damage" roles. There is only one support in the game, which equates to a healer that you kinda NEED on your team in most cases or you just lose any    The game is REALLY imbalanced. Even for a moba. The game is fun for a bit, but if you even care about winning at all it gets old quick.
    its so imbalanced, the pokemon "classes" or "roles" are imbalanced. Speedsters do more damage than the "damage" roles. There is only one support in the game, which equates to a healer that you kinda NEED on your team in most cases or you just lose any 5v5.
    The map is imbalanced. Drednaw is way more impactful than Rotom. Making bottom more important than top. Zapdos straight up wins the match if you get it, making the 8 minutes before Zapdos irrelevant.
    AND the pokemon themselves are imbalanced, some pokemon suck some are OP which is typical, but for christ sake I don't expect the game to be balanced but pick your poison not all of em.

    Rampant AFKers and leavers
    Horrible monetization, weekly cap on how much in-game currency can be earned to basically force players to by the Pokemon that they want to play.

    I do want to like the game, I'm an avid pokemon fan, I play a lot of competitive VGC and love the games even some of the worse ones, I also played league of legends for over a decade. So, I thought I would love this game but its obvious Tencent is just looking for some more pennies for their pockets, and don't have their heart in this at all.    … Expand
  98. retropacman
    Oct 14, 2022
    3
    Could have been the best Pokemon multiplayer game to date but between the horrible players, poor cosmetics, and rotten match making this game is dead. Played 300 hours on Nintendo Switch since launch and nothing ever gets better only worse. Menu is almost unusable due to frame lag both on Switch and mobile. They are trying to save it, but people are still leaving en masse. You get mostlyCould have been the best Pokemon multiplayer game to date but between the horrible players, poor cosmetics, and rotten match making this game is dead. Played 300 hours on Nintendo Switch since launch and nothing ever gets better only worse. Menu is almost unusable due to frame lag both on Switch and mobile. They are trying to save it, but people are still leaving en masse. You get mostly bot matches these days. They have made the bots AI better but only because there aren't enough real people playing the game.… Expand
  99. loafofchickenes
    Feb 7, 2023
    3
    they addes all my favorite dogs into T
    GHIS game but i wish they made a mode where i could plat with people
  100. Eyean
    Aug 5, 2023
    3
    Unite started out as promising, but quickly devolved into just another Tencent cash grab. While the gameplay is quite good, the dozens of terrible additions to the game have ruined it beyond repair.
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  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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