PokePark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 85 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 56 out of 85
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 85
  3. Negative: 7 out of 85
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  1. TheQuietGamer
    Jun 14, 2011
    9
    It's been a while since I was so mesmerized by a game, this is a beautiful game as far as graphics go, and the controls work wonderfully, and there is a lot to occupy your time, from playing mini games, and befriending other Pokemon, and the story is a lot of fun, and it includes an arcade mode that lets you play through the mini games without having to look around for them in theIt's been a while since I was so mesmerized by a game, this is a beautiful game as far as graphics go, and the controls work wonderfully, and there is a lot to occupy your time, from playing mini games, and befriending other Pokemon, and the story is a lot of fun, and it includes an arcade mode that lets you play through the mini games without having to look around for them in the PokePark, and for some reason it reminded me of playing the old Zelda games on the N64, all in all I can't think of a gamer I wouldn't highly recommend this to, it brings back memories of the time when video games took you to another world, and didn't have to have some gimmick to be good, my only complaints are that it's a little repetitive, needs a better camera, and some minor complaints with one or two mini games, but even with those flaws it's still a masterpiece, this is a must own for Wii gamers, just keep in mnd this was meant for younger gamers.… Expand
  2. ExpEchoX5
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    Pokepark is a unique game that blends RPG, adventure, and mini-game elements nearly perfectly. There is plenty to do in this game with all of the Pokemon to befriend via skill games and the attraction mini-game events. The game is not very hard and the battles & games can be usually be completed in a few minutes. Some critics have seen that as a negative, but I think it makes it easier toPokepark is a unique game that blends RPG, adventure, and mini-game elements nearly perfectly. There is plenty to do in this game with all of the Pokemon to befriend via skill games and the attraction mini-game events. The game is not very hard and the battles & games can be usually be completed in a few minutes. Some critics have seen that as a negative, but I think it makes it easier to play. You are always close to an opportunity to save if you need to. I am almost completely done with the Friends List, this gameâ… Expand
  3. nwotivel
    Dec 21, 2017
    10
    This game changed my life. I found it in a dumpster, but it was a PC ROM Hack. When I started playing, it was normal, but everything changed when I got to the Haunted Zone. I found Gengar, our lord and savior. This is without a doubt the best game of all time. Gengar also made me rank it 10.
  4. Brytz
    Apr 19, 2013
    5
    This is a CASUAL game. For a CASUAL game, it provides good mini games and reminisces parts of Snap on the N64. If this game had more depth, it would be a better game. For a casual game it is quite good but by no means is this a good game for a game itself.
  5. WarioBR
    Jul 25, 2019
    3
    A lot of conversation and a little action. The graphics are great, but the game is boring.
  6. TheDonKiotie
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Once, in a land outside of time, I traversed pokepark with eyes wide open. It caused me to COMplete very rapidly, the game. Even though, it was super good despite the super fast completion.
  7. nonnikchief
    Aug 29, 2011
    8
    Now, ignoring the retards that believe pokemon is a first-person shooter, *cough KlassicKritic cough* we look at a sensible review. Yes, this is another pokemon game in which you are a pokemon. You have a certain amount of character changeability, however, that only applies to the attractions, not the whole game. However, the graphics are absolutely stunning, considering both the platformNow, ignoring the retards that believe pokemon is a first-person shooter, *cough KlassicKritic cough* we look at a sensible review. Yes, this is another pokemon game in which you are a pokemon. You have a certain amount of character changeability, however, that only applies to the attractions, not the whole game. However, the graphics are absolutely stunning, considering both the platform and genre. There is a lot to do, and there is some variety in the games you can partake in, however it starts to get repetitive. The story is sound, it's just not going to win an award. The controls work fine, with the occasional glitch that can be frustrating, but it works well for the most part. There are tons of pokemon to be found, and they can be befriended. Then, they can be used to play games for you. (It's a lot better than it sounds) This game is different, and has some replayabilty. It isn't amazingly long, but if you try to befriend every pokemon you'll be at it for a really long time. It is a very fun game, though people over the age of 14 may not be too fond of it. Also, there are plenty of battles, but you can only use thunderbolt, iron tail, and dash into foes. This actually is a really nice touch, and you can even upgrade your moves and make them stronger. This may contradict what I've written, but this game is actually pretty great. It's just as good as mystery dungeon, if not better. (Oh, and the environments are absolutely GORGEOUS)… Expand
  8. Aquaris475
    May 27, 2013
    7
    I was hoping that a game starring Pikachu would be pretty good one. instead, I played a fairly decent title. The story for the game is very simple. You never get any other twists or turns in the story, it remains the same as you go throughout the game. I do like playing games with simple stories, but this one feels a little too simple, since nothing else happens. the gameplay for this gameI was hoping that a game starring Pikachu would be pretty good one. instead, I played a fairly decent title. The story for the game is very simple. You never get any other twists or turns in the story, it remains the same as you go throughout the game. I do like playing games with simple stories, but this one feels a little too simple, since nothing else happens. the gameplay for this game I'll say is passable. this game has a heavy focus on its mini-games, so important Pokémon aspects, like battling, become such little things. this game really wants you to make new friends in the park and then use them in mini-games. I don't feel that this is natural for a Pokémon game, but I'll let it pass, since this is the first in a spin-off series. the control isn't all that good for the game. moving Pikachu around with the Wiimote sideways gets finicky at times, and I wish the game could have supported other controller options. the soundtrack is ok at best. most tunes are easily forgettable, and even then, each tune ranges from decent to mediocre. the graphics are actually pretty good. each character looks like they've been ripped from the anime into the game, and even has its anime voice actors(who also do a good job). My complaints with the game is repetitiveness, dialogue, and its difficulty. the dialogue can be a bit confusing sometimes, and even in a few cases there are typos in the dialogue, some not even fixed yet. as for repetitiveness, I'm mainly talking about the mini-games that occur when getting new friends. you have to either play tag with them, hide and seek, or battle them. as much as I love to battle in the game, it gets repetitive very easy, as there are about 100 friends to befriend here, and to do these mini-games about 33 times each, no thanks. Lastly, I felt that the game was way too easy. Nintendo obviously wanted to appeal to casual gamers, and that's very evident I this game. Pokémon games should be able to keep their simple nature while giving challenge once in a while. Overall, PokePark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure is a decent game. its simple nature and gameplay can be great for casual gamers, but its difficulty and repetitiveness can be a shut-off to some Pokémon fans.… Expand
  9. DonutSquirrel
    Nov 13, 2013
    8
    This game is not as bad as it may seem, it actually has a lot of charm. Befriending other Pokemon and playing min games is a lot more fun than it sounds.
  10. FreedomFighters
    Mar 4, 2018
    7
    I can't lie, when I first heard about this game when I was just 12 years old, my little kid mind was absolutely blown. Even if it was just a minigame collection, this game looked too adorable and fun for me to miss out on! A "Pokémon" game with Pikachu as the star that played more like an action-adventure game than the gimmicky "Hey You, Pikachu!" and...whatever the hell "Pokémon Channel"I can't lie, when I first heard about this game when I was just 12 years old, my little kid mind was absolutely blown. Even if it was just a minigame collection, this game looked too adorable and fun for me to miss out on! A "Pokémon" game with Pikachu as the star that played more like an action-adventure game than the gimmicky "Hey You, Pikachu!" and...whatever the hell "Pokémon Channel" was? I was all for it! And, while I've learned over the years that "Poképark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure" didn't end up becoming an all-time classic, I'd be lying if I said I didn't have a ton of fun with it.
    "Poképark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure" is a really adorable little game: visually, the game is vibrant and colorful, and the environments in the game all look quite nice. The minigames are simple, but quite fun, and being able to actually run around and play with Pikachu and his friends is quite nice. It's also fun seeing such a large cast of Pokémon in the game and, while the story might be pretty childish, it's serviceable for the audience that it's geared towards: kids.
    Still, the game does have a few flaws that are worth mentioning: for starters, the game isn't terribly exciting, and there are quite a few points where it feels pretty empty. On top of that, the game's controls can be a bit frustrating to deal with (combine Pikachu's crazy turning with the game's lackluster camera controls and you've got some problems on your hands), and while the game isn't all that long, it does kind of feel like it overstays its welcome because there are a few too many instances of padding thrown at you throughout the course of the game. There are several sections in the game that feel like they could've easily been chopped down to keep the game from becoming a slight bore.
    Even so, "Poképark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure," while not redefining the entire Pokémon series, is still a solid, fun little action-adventure game that will please the younger kids and might even surprise older, hardcore "Pokémon" fans. It's not the greatest thing you'll ever play, but there's certainly fun to be had with "Poképark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure."
    Final rating: 7 out of 10 "Good"    … Expand
  11. havingfun89
    Jun 17, 2014
    9
    Pokepark is a great game, the controls may be difficult if you don't play sideways often, but if once you get used to the controls (very quickly for me) the game gets really fun. Everything flowed together so properly. This game was so fun. I highly recommend this to anyone, even my friends who don't really play Wii, it's a great starter game for people who still have the Wii.
  12. Ectsoplasm
    Feb 10, 2016
    8
    This game does not disappoint. This is about as close as we'll get to real time combat in Pokemon until Pokken Tournament. The story is just your typical "collect the items; save the world," but the gameplay is great. This is one of the games that hardly uses the Wii's motion controls, but excels at it. The combat is a lot of fun and simple enough. The minigames aren't great, however,This game does not disappoint. This is about as close as we'll get to real time combat in Pokemon until Pokken Tournament. The story is just your typical "collect the items; save the world," but the gameplay is great. This is one of the games that hardly uses the Wii's motion controls, but excels at it. The combat is a lot of fun and simple enough. The minigames aren't great, however, they're a little tedious.

    This game is worth a play, not great, but pretty good.    … Expand
  13. GamecubeLover
    Jul 28, 2016
    9
    PokePark Wii is amazing and still it is flawed but very very fun. I wished pokepark did get more games but this game is still great and fun and amazing.
  14. SmashEBrada
    Dec 20, 2018
    8
    It may not have the best gameplay, story, or controls, but Pokepark does have a beautiful and adorable atmosphere, which will be perfect for little kids, like when I first played this.
  15. LionStormito
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    Gostei muito do jogo muito legal belos gráficos mas um pouco repetitivo. 10/10
  16. yunfoxi7
    Nov 18, 2019
    7
    It's a really good game for kids, I won't lie. But like I said, it's for kids. The plot is basically you solving problems that never really show themselves in meaningful ways. Playing through this game, I never felt an urgent need to go and save Pokepark because the game was so laidback I tended to forget what my goal was. The attractions are undeniably fun, but their implementation intoIt's a really good game for kids, I won't lie. But like I said, it's for kids. The plot is basically you solving problems that never really show themselves in meaningful ways. Playing through this game, I never felt an urgent need to go and save Pokepark because the game was so laidback I tended to forget what my goal was. The attractions are undeniably fun, but their implementation into the story is awkward and somewhat clumsy, and speaking of, there isn't much story at all. The gameplay is very nice, easy for kids to pick up and simple enough to understand fully. The world you explore is beautiful and expansive, just what you'd expect of a park populated entirely by Pokemon. Overall, it's a solid game held back by the lack of real atmosphere and motivation.… Expand
  17. Ert0426
    Jul 21, 2021
    8
    While geared towards a younger audience, Pokepark is still a great game and definitely can be enjoyed by any Pokemon fan.
  18. UmAlguem
    May 2, 2020
    10
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  19. Psychie
    Dec 27, 2019
    8
    PokePark, as simple as it is, is a fun game to me. It's fun to explore, the Attractions are mostly good, and the game can keep the younger crowd occupied for a while. That's just it, though. The game is best enjoyed by the younger crowd. Older gamers will probably get bored quickly.
  20. Alphatitan012
    Mar 19, 2020
    8
    Besides for some bad controls, the game is extremely fun. The attractions and skill games are really fun to play.
  21. ND-Bringer
    Jul 19, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There are plenty of games I appreciate for the challenges they bring me, both creative and difficult. But there are also a handful of games I appreciate for the lack of difficulty. Games that I just switch on for feel good mini games and easy going exploration. And PokePark Wii, Pikachu's Adventure, is one of the most relaxing games to play on the Wii. In this adventure, our favorite mascot Pikachu is on a quest to find his lost friends and restore peace to the magical dimension known as the PokePark.

    There he will compete in various attractions, make lots of new friends, and explore a colorful world of wonder. What makes this game so addicting besides having full control over Pikachu in a third dimensional environment, is that thematically when you play this game, it feels like a Pikachu Movie Short come to life. Being able to interact with all these Pokemon with high definition voice acting and sprite animation makes the experience all the more wholesome.

    And not only is befriending Pokemon a ton of fun competing in games of tag, battle, quizzes, obstacle hop, and hide and go seek, but you can even play as the Pokemon you befriend in various attractions! It's a shame that multiplayer isn't available, but rare Pokemon are available as an award for earning all the high scores, so I give it a pass. This game isn't aiming to be a mind blowing adventure, but rather a reimagining of the satisfaction you feel watching a family friendly anime film. And it accomplishes that spectacularly.    … Expand
  22. wentos
    Mar 30, 2021
    5
    It's a very cute game but there's no depth to it at all. It has some great ideas that even seem kind of revolutionary (for Pokemon as a series) in hindsight. It's basically a semi-open world, fully 3D Pokemon game with real time fighting and even some platforming elements. Remember this came out back in 2010. Unfortunately it's basically a glorified mini game collection with a simple storyIt's a very cute game but there's no depth to it at all. It has some great ideas that even seem kind of revolutionary (for Pokemon as a series) in hindsight. It's basically a semi-open world, fully 3D Pokemon game with real time fighting and even some platforming elements. Remember this came out back in 2010. Unfortunately it's basically a glorified mini game collection with a simple story added on. That's not really a bad thing in theory but the mini games are very simplistic and things get repetitive very quickly. Same with the battling. Running around in the overworld and talking to other Pokemon is very fun at first but it also gets tiring quickly.

    There are some wonderful ideas in this game but they're implemented very shallowly. I understand the game is for young children but I feel like even they'd get bored quickly. It's fun to just play for a short while very VERY casually and then put down. Just something nice to relax with as opposed to trying to beat in one sitting or even fully complete. Just a cute little romp when you're having a bad day.    … Expand
  23. Maor_NYC
    Jan 6, 2022
    10
    Give it a try, highly reccomend those who adore pokemon for the pokemon themselves, and for those with kid who are interested in the series, a pure fun simple experience.
    Something you could fondly look back on in 10 years for sure.
  24. Pyronick96
    Sep 29, 2021
    10
    Éste juego fue mi infancia, un juego muy infravalorado pero tan bueno como cualquier otro spin off de Pokémon, además tenía muy buenos gráficos para la época y aún mejores si tenemos en cuenta que es un juego exclusivo de Wii, solo digo que si algún día sacaran una tercera versión yo seré el primero dispuesto a comprarla y disfrutar de ella, de hecho me están entrando ganas de volver aÉste juego fue mi infancia, un juego muy infravalorado pero tan bueno como cualquier otro spin off de Pokémon, además tenía muy buenos gráficos para la época y aún mejores si tenemos en cuenta que es un juego exclusivo de Wii, solo digo que si algún día sacaran una tercera versión yo seré el primero dispuesto a comprarla y disfrutar de ella, de hecho me están entrando ganas de volver a jugarlo.… Expand
  25. MissingNo000
    Feb 27, 2022
    8
    One of the best spin-offs on pokemon games. The story is very childish but the amount of things to do and the variety of mini-games make the game experience truly enjoyable
  26. GamblingDie
    Feb 1, 2023
    7
    PokePark for the Wii is a fun and engaging game that offers a unique Pokemon experience. The game's charming graphics and interactive environments make exploring PokePark a joy. The mini-games are well designed and offer a good amount of challenge. The controls are responsive and easy to use, making it accessible to players of all ages. However, the game can feel repetitive and short, andPokePark for the Wii is a fun and engaging game that offers a unique Pokemon experience. The game's charming graphics and interactive environments make exploring PokePark a joy. The mini-games are well designed and offer a good amount of challenge. The controls are responsive and easy to use, making it accessible to players of all ages. However, the game can feel repetitive and short, and the lack of multiplayer options limits the replay value. Overall, PokePark for the Wii is a solid 7 out of 10 game.… Expand
  27. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    5
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  28. elliot5
    Oct 6, 2022
    8
    (8/10) - Very simple game that does everything that it needs to do correctly. My parents originally got this for my brother, but he couldn't read so I had to grind to finish before they returned it.
  29. ANAKISS
    Apr 6, 2023
    6
    The game is based about making friends playing with other pokemon. There are 3 types of games that increase their difficulty and Minigames that are kinda hard to beat at the least challenges. Explorations are completely absent even if it's such an open world and there are no puzzles, making the map void of extra things to do when the story is over.
  30. BingBangBoomDog
    May 29, 2023
    10
    This is one of the first videogame I had ever played and it is still amazing compared to the new games. I have 100% the game. I really hope Nintendo make a PokéPark 3 or a PokéPark 1+2+3 (a bit like how in Super Mario 3D World + Bower's Fury they improved the game and added new content). I would love this because this would means new players get to feel the wonders of PokéPark like IThis is one of the first videogame I had ever played and it is still amazing compared to the new games. I have 100% the game. I really hope Nintendo make a PokéPark 3 or a PokéPark 1+2+3 (a bit like how in Super Mario 3D World + Bower's Fury they improved the game and added new content). I would love this because this would means new players get to feel the wonders of PokéPark like I did. If Nintendo doesn't do this I would still be happy with a port.… Expand

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#81 Best Wii Game of 2010
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 22
  3. Negative: 4 out of 22
  1. Cynamite
    Jan 16, 2011
    70
    Poképark Wii is an entertaining game for every fan of the pokemon series, but too unambitious for other players that aren't related to Pokémon.
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  2. IGN
    Dec 21, 2010
    75
    With fun motion-control based mini-games, up to 193 Pokemon to befriend, lots of areas to explore and leveling up to do, Pikachu's Adventure offers a lot of content.
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  3. Nintendojo
    Dec 21, 2010
    58
    For what it is, PokéPark Wii is an endearing little game that is sure to incite nostalgia in longtime fans of the series.
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