Pokemon Battle Revolution

 Wii
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6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 184 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 82 out of 184
  2. Mixed: 64 out of 184
  3. Negative: 38 out of 184
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  1. DanieloP.
    Jul 10, 2008
    10
    Because is a game that you can explore and have creatures or pokemons in this case
  2. [Anonymous]
    Mar 31, 2008
    10
    For me, this is a game that many pokemon fans should get especially if you have a Nintendo DS and Pokemon Diamond and Pearl.
  3. [anonymous]
    Aug 13, 2009
    10
    Loved it! Great graphics, lighting, and sound. Downloading Poke'mon from DS to Wii was a quick and easy. For those of you who are whinning about how you NEED a DS to play, STOP because you don't NEED one. If you think that, go buy one you little cry babies.
  4. OliverAtom16
    Feb 26, 2014
    10
    This game is a revolution for its graphics 3d and its controlle i dont understand why have a bad score.
    From my point view it is a great game for all.
  5. Bananaman_2
    Feb 22, 2014
    10
    Personally, I love this game, but I'm in the demographic that gamefreak was targeting with it. You have to be into competitive battling to enjoy it. That's why they have the feature to download your own teams into the game using your DS. If you're a casual player or newcomer, I would recommend a regular pokemon adventure game, However if you're into competitive battling, then there isPersonally, I love this game, but I'm in the demographic that gamefreak was targeting with it. You have to be into competitive battling to enjoy it. That's why they have the feature to download your own teams into the game using your DS. If you're a casual player or newcomer, I would recommend a regular pokemon adventure game, However if you're into competitive battling, then there is nothing that compares to the rush this game gives you. The atmosphere, the graphics, the mechanics, your personal avatar, the challenges it's amazing.… Expand
  6. greninjaX
    Dec 12, 2022
    10
    this game is way under appreciated. it's basically stadium three. great pokemon game for wii
  7. newazurill
    Dec 27, 2018
    10
    Pokemon Battle Revolution is by far the best Pokemon game on a home console. It offers countless hours of challenging Pokemon battles and the first proper online system for a Pokemon game.

    Some people might criticize this game for lacking an adventure mode. But that might actually be its main strength. By relying mainly on making multiple unique coliseums, PBR offers unique battle    Pokemon Battle Revolution is by far the best Pokemon game on a home console. It offers countless hours of challenging Pokemon battles and the first proper online system for a Pokemon game.

    Some people might criticize this game for lacking an adventure mode. But that might actually be its main strength. By relying mainly on making multiple unique coliseums, PBR offers unique battle experiences that you can't find in any other Pokemon game. That in itself is something modern Pokemon games need desperately more than a predictable story like the ones from the main series games or a boring repetitive adventure mode like in Pokemon Coliseum and XD. Sure it relies on owning a DS version to get the most out of this game, but its main demographic already plays Pokemon so its not a big requirement.

    The graphics and animations are beautiful and the music is by far the best in the series. You could find yourself immersed in battling for countless hours and the game never gets stale as you can always change battle styles and go for new records.

    The fact that this game got such bad reception is probably the reason why most recent Pokemon games were heavily geared towards casuals. Battle Frontiers have been removed, the adventure modes have been made really easy and full of cutscenes and dumb minigames to interrupt battles, and even battles keep getting riddled with unnecessary gimmicks like Z-moves and random petting benefits. Gen6/7 are both geared more towards casuals than core players and with Let's Go, core players go from an afterthought to completely being ignored.

    What actual fans want is to battle with Pokemon not waste time on some dumb minigames or on unnecessarily long but extremely easy adventure modes. There has been talks of an upcoming core Pokemon game, but if it's anything like Gen 7 games then I'm afraid that nothing has changed. PBR is the last in the Stadium series and if Gamefreak doesn't come back to it then I'm afraid Pokemon will be a terrible environment for its actual fans.    … Expand
  8. BenjiDuddy
    May 12, 2020
    10
    This game is way ahead of its time, you wouldn't believe it's 13 years old! Great graphics and animations, interesting concept which differs from the DS games and a difficulty level which develops well as you progress through the game. Honestly one of the best Pokémon games ever, highly recommend...
  9. Fabi19
    Jan 3, 2022
    10
    I LOVE this game. This game is a very good and beautiful Pokemon Battle simulator.
    The animations and music are amazing. I don't understand why everyone hate this game, because it is in my opinion one of the best games.
  10. RahulS.
    Jun 27, 2007
    9
    This game can really depend if you want to see beautifully rendered pokemon on the televison. This is one of the prettiest games on the wii, and the avatar that you get to make in the game is GREAt, it has more customizable features than the mii channel. I recommend this game to pokemon fans.
  11. SolomonR.
    Sep 20, 2007
    8
    The stage music is great and its really cool to see pokemon physically for the first time, though it may lack a storyline and mini-games like in the stadium series on N64 it still pretty awesome, espicially wi-fi play, I recommend this game to anyone who is a pokemon fan.
  12. OmarS.
    Oct 1, 2007
    8
    I like the graphics and music, its not a bad game really like this person below it lacks story modes and mini-games, but i've seen it and its really good, by the way i think you missed 'physically hit each other' because they never used to do that in the previous games.
  13. MichaelK.
    Dec 27, 2007
    8
    This is the second most played game in my families collection - after Lego Star Wars. My kids are fanatical about it. They love Pokeman. After playing this with them, I finally understand what the hell they have been doing with all those cards.
  14. WillT
    Dec 28, 2009
    8
    This game is more underated than overated, graphics are one of the best on wii, extremely fun, brilliany multiplayer, great online, lots of customisation, got a DS, got pearl, diamond or platinum then this game is for you! if all you haters want a storyline, then go buy gale of darkness and a gamecube pad
  15. kylesar
    Apr 21, 2013
    8
    Nice design and animation. The moves actually make contact and have excellent effects. People say the main thing wrong with the game is the need to have a DS to actually do something, otherwise you'll use the same Pokemon and lose, and I agree, but, only Pokemon fans for the most part play this, and most Pokemon fans have a DS and Pokemon
  16. RobertTheGreat
    Apr 26, 2018
    8
    Basically, I Enjoy This Game, It Even Copies Pokemon From Pokemon Games That Came Years After It Such As Pokemon Platinum And Heart Gold! And Trainer Customization Is Basically What I Like To Do In This Game. I Have 6 Custom Passes In This Game With Level 100 Fully Evolved Pokemon That I Have In Pokemon Platinum! It Was A Great Game, Though I Am Surprised It Was Filled With Unpopularity.
  17. makixnishikino
    Jul 23, 2019
    8
    i recomend haveing a ds copy of pkm dimond/pearl/platinum/hg/ss
    thats makes the game way intresting thats is great !!
  18. Mario1981
    Jul 8, 2019
    8
    I love how this game captured the eyes on a Pokemon fan who stopped playing after gen 4. (which wasnt me) You dont need a DS Pokemon game to play because of the Rental Pass. #bestgraphicsofawiigame
  19. artninjaguy
    Feb 4, 2020
    8
    This game has some of the best graphics and animation in the franchise and has a lot of fun, unique battle modes. Unfortunately, if you don't own the DS game, you are very limited in terms of Pokemon choice and team composition.
  20. 2ruffles
    Apr 17, 2023
    8
    I will not deny that Pokemon Battle Revolution isn't the best of the Colosseum-esk games. But for what it's worth, my gosh is it fun.

    It's essentially the Battle Frontier for Diamond and Pearl before the Battle Frontier. You go out through PokeTopia and you challenge Colosseums in creative battle formats to become the PokeTopia Master (However, it is recommended that you have a    I will not deny that Pokemon Battle Revolution isn't the best of the Colosseum-esk games. But for what it's worth, my gosh is it fun.

    It's essentially the Battle Frontier for Diamond and Pearl before the Battle Frontier. You go out through PokeTopia and you challenge Colosseums in creative battle formats to become the PokeTopia Master (However, it is recommended that you have a completed Pokemon DS Game to transfer Pokemon).

    But what I will say is, there is definitely a lot of missed potential when it comes to this game. Although, if you love Pokemon Battles in general, Gen 4, and have a Pokemon DS Save, I think you will enjoy this title for what it is worth    … Expand
  21. ZachS.
    Aug 11, 2008
    7
    This is a pretty good game> It just doesn't have a story or any way to level ur poke'mon up. But the graphics are very good.
  22. guitarguy001
    Jun 1, 2014
    7
    This is a rather tricky game to review.

    The game gets a lot of things right: The soundtrack, the visuals (especially for the Wii), replay value, customization and bang for your buck. The soudtrack is catchy and well composed, the visuals are honestly some of the best on the Wii and the customization options are borderline limitless. However, replay value and bang for your buck are    This is a rather tricky game to review.

    The game gets a lot of things right: The soundtrack, the visuals (especially for the Wii), replay value, customization and bang for your buck. The soudtrack is catchy and well composed, the visuals are honestly some of the best on the Wii and the customization options are borderline limitless.

    However, replay value and bang for your buck are subjective. To fully enjoy the game, you have to have any of the Gen IV games (Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver). If you don't have any of these titles, the game becomes very dull due to the very boring single player mode. This is something XD and Colosseum do well enough, this game just has competitions and tournaments, not a true single player campaign.

    If you have any of the titles mentioned, you are going to have a ridiculous amount of fun with this game. However if you don't have any of those titles, either buy just one of these titles or skip the game.    … Expand
  23. Andreas444
    Jan 27, 2020
    7
    Decently fun although after a while it will eventually get repetitive.
    All Pokemons have each their own unique faint animation,which is a nice touch unlike the 3DS Pokemon games which just recycles every faint animation.
  24. Warbringer
    Feb 21, 2021
    7
    Better graphics and battle animations than Nintendo Switch Gen 8 games Sword and Shield.
  25. ThisGuy
    Dec 26, 2007
    6
    It's alright, but only if you actually have Diamond or Pearl. In my opinion however, Stadium for the N64 was a lot better, and so much more could have been done with this really.
  26. Zilcell
    Nov 8, 2011
    6
    You'll enjoy it, but only if you have a generation 4 pokemon game: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, or SoulSilver. You'll need one of these games because there are very few pokemon available in the game without one of them. Pokemon Battle Revolution has great graphics and a lot of battles available.
  27. GamecubeLover
    Jul 28, 2016
    6
    I can see why this game is hated but in general the game isn't half bad. The game does have repetitive gameplay and ain't fun as other pokemon spinoffs but the best thing about this game are the GRAPHICS.
  28. FilemonBR
    Aug 22, 2016
    6
    O primeiro jogo do wii que joguei, antigamente eu adorava o jogo, por ser muito fã de pokemon, mas hoje vejo que ele é cheio de problemas, voce noa pode escolher muitos pokemon, e se quiser aproveitar ele é melhor ter um ds com pokemon
  29. hector_bcn98
    Nov 8, 2022
    6
    Una oportunidad histórica perdida. Solo ofrecía ciertos packs de pokémon o que tú registraras los tuyos de Diamante, Perla o Platino. Es decir, de más de 400 pokémon que estaban disponible, solo jugabas con 20 o 25, o los que tú tuvieras en la Ds. Imperdonable, viniendo de los Stadium que los ofrecía TODOS. No se qué cojones les pasó por la cabeza, y más viendo que técnicamente el juegoUna oportunidad histórica perdida. Solo ofrecía ciertos packs de pokémon o que tú registraras los tuyos de Diamante, Perla o Platino. Es decir, de más de 400 pokémon que estaban disponible, solo jugabas con 20 o 25, o los que tú tuvieras en la Ds. Imperdonable, viniendo de los Stadium que los ofrecía TODOS. No se qué cojones les pasó por la cabeza, y más viendo que técnicamente el juego era muy potente.… Expand
  30. MissingNo000
    Feb 27, 2022
    6
    A battle simulator that does his own. The story inside could obviously be more developed or even could be created as there is next to nothing.
    But for its original purpose as a simulator it was also a good experience
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#85 Best Wii Game of 2007
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#11 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2007
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#4 Most Shared Wii Game of 2007

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 34
  3. Negative: 10 out of 34
  1. GameBrink
    91
    Graphically, this game is incredible. Physical attacks cause Pokemon to actually make contact, and Special attacks damage the scenery. The Pokemon themselves are rendered incredibly well, as are the trainers. [JPN Import]
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  2. Games Master UK
    40
    It should come packaged with "Diamond/Pearl" for an extra 5 quid. It doesn't. Avoid. [Jan 2007, p.70]
  3. Nintendo Gamer
    59
    An expensive and entirely cosmetic companion to the DS games. [Jan 2008, p.50]
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