Pokken Tournament DX

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 293 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 193 out of 293
  2. Mixed: 50 out of 293
  3. Negative: 50 out of 293
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  1. alexozzycake
    Oct 9, 2018
    7
    Overall decent game with some exciting gameplay but a lot of flaws. The fighter pool feels fairly expansive but ends up becoming stale rather quickly as there isn't a lot of variance in how each individual character can be played, and a lot of the time certain match-ups can feel very limiting in enjoying the game properly. The gameplay is fun up to a point and the aesthetic of the game isOverall decent game with some exciting gameplay but a lot of flaws. The fighter pool feels fairly expansive but ends up becoming stale rather quickly as there isn't a lot of variance in how each individual character can be played, and a lot of the time certain match-ups can feel very limiting in enjoying the game properly. The gameplay is fun up to a point and the aesthetic of the game is wonderful, but it was tough to find a reason to keep playing past the first few days.… Expand
  2. rubin
    Mar 24, 2018
    7
    Its a good port that adresses some of the pressing problems of the original. The gameplay is still fun and fast paced and the new characters - Decidueye, Empoleon, Darkrai, Scizor ans Croagunk - are a joy to use. Online battles are usually found in seconds so I often find myself falling for the "just one more match" syndrome. Unfortunately they didnt add any relevant single player contentIts a good port that adresses some of the pressing problems of the original. The gameplay is still fun and fast paced and the new characters - Decidueye, Empoleon, Darkrai, Scizor ans Croagunk - are a joy to use. Online battles are usually found in seconds so I often find myself falling for the "just one more match" syndrome. Unfortunately they didnt add any relevant single player content (and the original one is pretty much complete garbage) so I have to slash a couple of points.… Expand
  3. Romorais
    Oct 9, 2018
    6
    The premise of this game is a dream come to true to every Pokémon fan.
    The roster feels kind empty, if you think there were 800 options they could choose from.
    The daily challenge is nice and all, but the single player mode is really lack luster and it got boring real fast.
  4. Volkanis
    Nov 17, 2017
    6
    Single player:
    The single player helps you learn the absolute basic controls and combos. AI is easily exploited even in higher ranks as they will rarely block burst attacks. The story is "there" but is not well implemented or engaging. There is no single player replay value outside of completing challenges for various titles.
    Combat: Pokken DX is an odd mix of simple and complex. You    Single player:
    The single player helps you learn the absolute basic controls and combos. AI is easily exploited even in higher ranks as they will rarely block burst attacks. The story is "there" but is not well implemented or engaging. There is no single player replay value outside of completing challenges for various titles.

    Combat:
    Pokken DX is an odd mix of simple and complex. You have 2 traditional game modes, 2-D figher and 3-D area, that you will need to learn intimately for each character as you will be switching modes multiple times each battle. While each move is performed with a simple input of direction+button complex combos are created as the character doesn't always move in the direction you input. That said once you adjust you'll find a rosters of character who each have their own unique tools. The learning curve is steep but it is truly rewarding to learn a character and see what you can do.

    Sound:
    The crisp audio helps to convey the action on screen but I remember only a handful of themes as most are unremarkable.

    Visual:
    Each character has fluid animation which helps to convey the action on screen. The particles do help in informing the player as to how they won/lost each trade but the number of bright particles can be distracting.

    Online:
    The netcode is serviceable so long as you have a decent connection but you will be booted repeatedly if your connection begins to struggle.

    Continued support:
    Recent Updates have provided players with the ability to do online 3v3 matches in ranked play. While the added game modes are deeply appreciated the game still needs continuing support to keep the online community alive.    … Expand
  5. potatita
    May 20, 2018
    6
    no se que decir :/
    historia corta y un poco aburrida, despues de pasarla el online es aburrido, los ataques son repetitivos, si os gusta pokémon, mejor compren otro de 3ds o esperen que salga el de switch
  6. Moltor
    Mar 8, 2019
    7
    Its great fun but there are not enough characters the story mode is trash and the 2d element while fighting just completely gets rid of the 3d after 1 hit so ehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
  7. DolphinReviews
    Jul 21, 2022
    6
    It's entertaining but not worth the 60% price tag. I wish there was more content and a better story mode.
  8. PannacottaFugo
    Sep 3, 2019
    6
    By the 25th I will have owned this game for a year. This game is probably the most mediocre fighting game I've ever played. It's fun but takes a ton of skill to be good at but this game itself is not very good. Anime games are usually very lackluster but the thing that makes up for them is the fan service. What does this game have? Pokemon...and a lackluster story mode. There aren't evenBy the 25th I will have owned this game for a year. This game is probably the most mediocre fighting game I've ever played. It's fun but takes a ton of skill to be good at but this game itself is not very good. Anime games are usually very lackluster but the thing that makes up for them is the fan service. What does this game have? Pokemon...and a lackluster story mode. There aren't even that many characters and just for two you have to pay $20! Now with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate out that $60's this game costs would do much better going to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.… Expand
  9. wcheehou
    Mar 25, 2019
    7
    Overall, this is a good game to be played if you have extra budget to spend on.
    There is lack of progress in the game, and it feels like its just another fighting games with your favorite pokemon.
    If there is story mode, character unlock, quests added into the game, it would keep my hands on the game for a longer period of time. However, I love the sound, control, battle effects, and    Overall, this is a good game to be played if you have extra budget to spend on.
    There is lack of progress in the game, and it feels like its just another fighting games with your favorite pokemon.
    If there is story mode, character unlock, quests added into the game, it would keep my hands on the game for a longer period of time.
    However, I love the sound, control, battle effects, and the graphics of the game.    … Expand
  10. Dorichannel
    Jul 23, 2020
    7
    Easy "pick up and play" game. Basically TEKKEN-Lite. I wish there was more DLC and unlockables. I feel like the story is pretty bland. The fighting system is pretty fun. I like how there are Power types, Speed types, and Technical types that allow you to play based on your preference. It's worth the buy, but understandable if you don't buy it. It's easy to play, so people who don't likeEasy "pick up and play" game. Basically TEKKEN-Lite. I wish there was more DLC and unlockables. I feel like the story is pretty bland. The fighting system is pretty fun. I like how there are Power types, Speed types, and Technical types that allow you to play based on your preference. It's worth the buy, but understandable if you don't buy it. It's easy to play, so people who don't like fighting games will still like this! However, there's not a lot going into the game besides gameplay. Should've been more...… Expand
  11. MagicMikey
    Aug 22, 2020
    6
    It's not a bad game by any means. it just has a very shallow cast of fighters. it's a good port but it's not worth full price if you ask me. love my boi scpetile though
  12. Fraxxo
    Sep 9, 2023
    6
    Just ok, I expected a little more from this. I mean, the battle are every Pokémon fan wet dream, but aside from that, the great avatar customization and some decent graphics for a Wii U game, there isn't anything really worth it.
  13. Lil_Caucasian
    Jan 29, 2022
    7
    This seems to be a hidden gem of sorts. Not many seem to know about this game, but I think it's a quite competent fighting game experience.
  14. r0haan
    Nov 20, 2022
    6
    Overall - 6/10
    Difficulty - Medium
    Platform - Nintendo Switch
    Replay Value - 6/10
    Gameplay - 7/10
    Hours Played - 10 hrs

    Extra Notes: It's pretty good. It was fun to play with friends and single player/story wasn't bad and sometimes fun.

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#50 Best Switch Game of 2017
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#27 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2017
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#20 Most Shared Switch Game of 2017

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 62 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 62
  3. Negative: 0 out of 62
  1. CD-Action
    Jan 10, 2018
    80
    A good fighting game with solid, original mechanics and impressive visuals. When I tried to come up with some similar titles, I thought of Psychic Force or Senko No Ronde rather than Street Fighter or Mortal Kombat. In other words, it’s a rather niche game that would probably go unnoticed without the Pokémon license. [13/2017, p.58]
  2. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Oct 30, 2017
    85
    If you absolutely loved the original and are hungry for more, Pokkén DX won't disappoint. [Issue #30 – November/December 2017, p. 68]
  3. Power Unlimited
    Oct 19, 2017
    86
    Yes, Pokkén Tournament DX is essentially exactly the same game as the one on the Wii U that came out one and a half years ago. But the five new characters, the new modes and the mobility of the Switch make this a worthy port, not in the least because the fighting system is simply very cool.
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