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. 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.
  2. gietergeit
    May 17, 2023
    3
    this game is another lacking Pokemon game the controls are gimmicky and I can expect that people think this game is good.

    the only reason I gave it a 3 is that it is fun with friends.
    but when you are alone it is very boring.
  3. Cakiws
    Apr 30, 2023
    9
    The game have unique interesting mechanics, interesting gameplay, also have challenge, the graphics looks very cool, there's so much potential to bring in a competitive brief, the only thing that bother me is the lack of characters in the roster.
  4. Deviln
    Feb 12, 2023
    10
    Now THIS is awesome! Controls were nice, gameplay was simple. Gengar solos too.
  5. nzmetacritic
    Dec 9, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hi guys!
    One of the best fighting game I have ever played. Its a game where I say this is freaking Sick!
    The gameplay is just through the roof. Smashing AI with Machamp and then switching your style to Darkrai are more technical style fighter. This game has incredible ideas flowing through. I am not a big Fighter type gamer but when playing this game its feels absolutely creative.

    Plenty of really good pokemon characters to chose from. For instance you have a bash 'em up fighter like Machamp to a more zoning character or a more fast hack and slash, like Weavile. You can Chose. Blastoise is more a Defensive counter and range character. So many play styles in this game makes me want to play them all and get good at them. This game is actually hard too, I play Hard mode or Very Hard mode and I can get absolutely smash by AI. Great Online battles, its very hard.

    Lack of story line and lack of modes. 2 v 2 street fighter switch out would have been nice.

    I love the Field phase and Duel phase shift change in this game is freaking amazing. The support pokemons also makes it more strategic. I love it. Also the Graphics and some of the textures of the pokemons look freaking badass. I mean the textures are pretty basic design but for a pokemon game its better than original JRPG graphics. Lucario has nice fur texture. I like it a lot.

    8/10 Graphics
    8.5/10 Gameplay
    5/10 story
    8/10 for sound effects

    Must play!    … Expand
  6. 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.
  7. GoodGamePlus
    Sep 16, 2022
    10
    Great game. I don't know if this version is easier than the Wii U version or if Blastoise is over powered. I'm in A ranking part in the Campaign. The game play is fun and explosive. The graphics are great. I wish Nintendo would lower the price.
  8. 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.
  9. spreyz
    Jul 17, 2022
    10
    A 10/10 for me, because the AI on Very Hard is actually really fun to fight against. And the game itself is amazing, i hope there will be a new game soon.
  10. Nintendist
    Jul 2, 2022
    0
    this game is not fun and really is not good. has no good options or a good story mode
  11. SammyHauguth
    Mar 6, 2022
    0
    Worst game I've ever played. I don't recommended this game to anyone, go playing on PC with an emulator and you understand why.
  12. fanmadeendings
    Feb 15, 2022
    8
    The by far best presentation in any pokemon game, and that's already worth a lot. It makes you ask yourself why TPC doesn't do more with the franchise in other cases. The character roster could be bigger though.
  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. GenkiYokota
    Jan 27, 2022
    0
    A very bad replica of Tekken and one more example that Bandai Namco does not know how to handle this franchise.
    As a fighting game it is lacking in all aspects.
  15. ShadowRose
    Jan 12, 2022
    9
    Pokkén torment is a really good game with good additional Pokémon to the game but to some people the field switching is confusing I find it fine but I can see why some people dislike this.
  16. NTG07
    Jul 4, 2021
    10
    Man Another awesome Pokémon spinoff game remastered on the switch I played this game a lot at a football game at a park and other places this was like my childhood Pokémon game it’s probably one of the best games on the switch better then sword and shield Pokken tournament has like the best graphics of real life stuff in this game and I loved it that they added shadow mewtwo to the gameMan Another awesome Pokémon spinoff game remastered on the switch I played this game a lot at a football game at a park and other places this was like my childhood Pokémon game it’s probably one of the best games on the switch better then sword and shield Pokken tournament has like the best graphics of real life stuff in this game and I loved it that they added shadow mewtwo to the game that was cool I love this game to death I hope there’s a sequel to this game on the switch… Expand
  17. omniface
    Mar 7, 2021
    10
    pokemon dx

    pros
    perfect fighting style in every way
    perfect story mode

    cons
    little to none
    except maybe mewtwo being a bit laggy

    redeeming tourny mode as fitting for the game's name
  18. Dark2009
    Dec 20, 2020
    8
    Ok este jogo é quase perfeito mas modo história deveria ser um pouco melhor 'mas tirando isso está tudo bem
  19. 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
  20. greninjaX
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    with all the pokemon spin offs that have come out over the years, i think it's kind of weird we didn't get a pokemon fighting game much sooner than we did. feels like a no brainer. now that one exists in the form of pokken tournament, it's easy to see that "pokemon" and "fighting game" is a match made in heaven.
  21. 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
  22. Gastly67
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Es increible este juego, soy poseedor de mabos juegos pokken y streeth figther V, es sin duda mejor pokken
  23. emu0
    Jan 29, 2020
    8
    Fun game with well done characters, movements and visuals. The online mode is well balanced. I got a lot of hours of fun with this game.
  24. iggyAnimations
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    An amazing competative game! Would recomend to tekken fans alike! Its really an expirence to play this amazing game! Great music, great variety of charachters to chose from and most importantly...Great multyplayer! It has its falls and ups but I think it is a perfect tittle to get for ur switch!
  25. Cougargames
    Nov 1, 2019
    8
    My god is this game under rated, So if you dont know what Pokken tournament is, well then imagine a less big worl of Tekken but with pokemon, well there you go, Smahs bros is a better game for the switch without a doubt but this game is its one thing and i still recommend giving it a shot. Ive put 60 hours into this game and I can say ithout a doubt its worth it.
  26. 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
  27. RaulbenitezPy
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    Un juego Genial Va muy fluido en el modo portatil ,las batallas son muy epicas ! Y tiene su estilo de combate muy propio
  28. Ghazman2019
    Jun 6, 2019
    8
    This game is a perfect fit for Switch and a great port non the lest. If you can find this game for 40 or lest then I definitely recommend this game!
  29. Eric777
    May 15, 2019
    10
    Do not play pokentournement online because high ranks will never let ur get s1 because of cheap peircing move that need to be remove from the game.And on top of that u people that made this game put artifical intelligence on poken!! So now go play a different game besidess poken tournament trust me its riged now dont buy this game till they fix it and make it easyto get s1 playDo not play pokentournement online because high ranks will never let ur get s1 because of cheap peircing move that need to be remove from the game.And on top of that u people that made this game put artifical intelligence on poken!! So now go play a different game besidess poken tournament trust me its riged now dont buy this game till they fix it and make it easyto get s1 play Fortnite way beter than poken tournament Play fortnite Fortnite Fortnite Fortnite… Expand
  30. 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
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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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