My Pokemon Ranch

 Wii
Metascore
47

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 6 out of 10
  1. GamePro
    70
    The almost total lack of interaction makes the title difficult to recommend to many audiences, but if you need to fill out your Pokédex and enjoy watching cute creatures fart on each other, My Pokémon Ranch might be worth a look.
  2. Nintendo Gamer
    70
    It makes a nice Wii Channel. Could have done with something more substantial. [June 2008, p.67]
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  3. Cheat Code Central
    60
    If you are playing Pokémon Diamond and Pearl and have not completed your Pokédex, then this game will help you and will probably be a lot of fun. However, if you have completed your Pokédex or do not own Diamond or Pearl, then this game is a complete waste.
  5. NintendoWorldReport
    60
    Only fellow Pokémon fanatics will get a similar level of enjoyment.
  6. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    48
    Even as rabid Pokemon fans we're really struggling to see the point of My Pokemon Ranch. [Aug 2008, p.103]
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  7. IGN
    40
    The best way to describe My Pokemon Ranch is to say that it’s just a built-in Mii Channel, but now you can watch Pokemon wander around the screen. But that’s just not any where near enough of a draw to plunk down ten bucks.
  8. Nintendo Life
    40
    As long as these audiences keep their expectations in check they may find themselves charmed by this goofy WiiWare title, but everyone else need only look at the screenshots and their gut reaction should let them know where they stand.
  9. Games Master UK
    30
    Not really a game, but even as an application this is pretty flaky stuff. [Sept 2008, p.78]
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  10. n-Revolution Magazine UK
    30
    Expensive, pointless, mind-numbingly dull and ugly as hell. Don't be sucked in. [Issue#26, p.80]
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  11. Eurogamer
    10
    Had this been offered as a free (or at least dirt-cheap) bonus download for Pokémon DS owners, the sweet graphics and empty-headed concept might have been charming. At the same price point charged for the sublime "LostWinds" it's a brazen insult, and marks a new low in the exploitation of the Pokémon brand.

Awards & Rankings

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#36 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2008

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User Score
5.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 43 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 43
  3. Negative: 18 out of 43
  1. TheCriticXO
    Jul 29, 2011
    0
    From the beginning of the game, I was bored, while to the end of the game, I would be probably sleeping, and in between, I would wonder why IFrom the beginning of the game, I was bored, while to the end of the game, I would be probably sleeping, and in between, I would wonder why I spent twenty dollars on the most poorly made and useless game in the whole Pokemon series.… Full Review »
  2. Snax
    Feb 2, 2009
    9
    THIS IS NOT A GAME. IT IS ALSO NOT A SCREENSAVER.

    It's a freaking storage box for your freaking pokemon. The gamecube version (called,    THIS IS NOT A GAME. IT IS ALSO NOT A SCREENSAVER.

    It's a freaking storage box for your freaking pokemon. The gamecube version (called, more appropriately, Pokemon Box) just looked like your PC storage interface in the main Pokemon games. It's there just to let you store pokemon, and it does an awesome job at that.    … Full Review »
  3. MarianPetit
    Aug 6, 2008
    10
    I love this game. It's low maintenance and not really a game you play with an enthusiasm. However, I like the idea of growing aI love this game. It's low maintenance and not really a game you play with an enthusiasm. However, I like the idea of growing a 'ranch' and seeing the Mii version of my family and myself relaxing with super cute pokemons in the middle of nowhere - so peaceful! A little bit like Big Brother and you keep going back to see them in the screen again and again. But unlike BB, it's an embarassement free pastime. Highly recommended.… Full Review »
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