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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 3909 reviews

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97%would recommend to a friend

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Customers often highlight the fun and easy gameplay, along with the product's strong overall performance and ease of use, often evoking a sense of nostalgia. Many appreciate it as a fun remake of the original. However, some customers find the game lacks sufficient difficulty, and motion controls can be finicky. There are also criticisms regarding the leveling up process and the new encounter and catching mechanics.

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  • Pros mentioned:
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great game

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It was a good game. Reminded me of my childhood. Really enjoyed playing the game!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    NICE GAME

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've always loved pokemon. This game has alot of interesting things one can do.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    About what I expected

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The game is really short for its 60 dollar asking price. I’m looking forward to the main line Pokémon game next year.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Son will come back after Xmas to review.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought Evee for myself and Pikachu for my son and we’re waiting patiently to play! Will come back and review soon.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Ok but not fantastic

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fun but two player isn’t that great. Wish there was more interaction with it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Pikachu I choose you

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This game was okay. Not the best switch game but fun to pass the time with.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Im not a gamer

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not sure what makes this a great or terrible game but my kids only played it like 3 times.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Poor rehash of classic game

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is an incredibly dumbed down version of a classic game, except it lost all the style and nuance that made it classic. It's not even a complete update, the game still uses the original Pokemon sprites for menus (which just looks lazy and out of date, considering it's supposed to be an update). The fighting animation is still the same old looks as always, virtually NO updates (which again is lazy) and while Nintendo has access to all the sounds from the anime, they still choose to use the same 8bit pathetic sounds for all the Pokemon since the games inception. Not to mention that the removal of ALL Pokemon random battles ruins the experience. The only battles are trainer battles. This is a sad and pathetic "update" and if this is sign of where the series is going .... I am sad to say, I will not be following.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Still haven’t opened it

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought it because of all the hype but still haven’t used it. If you like Pokémon enough then buy it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Ok Game

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wish I would have done a little more research. This is an exact replica of the gameboy Pokemon gold game

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great game hindered by new functions

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great game hindered by new functions the catching system isn't nearly as fun and battling reflects that

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not your usual Pokémon game

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Game is ok overall and the price style of play is different

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not the classic gameplay experience

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you are expecting the original Pokémon experience this is not the game. It’s very nice and if you love Pokémon go this will be of great enjoyment. However, if you are expecting the classic Pokémon gameplay you’ll be very dissapointed

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great but gets repetitive

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Its repetitive because to level up your pokemon you have to catch more pokemon. You can't just 1 shot them like in the old RPG and just grind that way. You have to keep catching pokemon and you end up with an inventory of useless ratatas. Overall I do like how you can see the pokemon out in the wild and decide if you want to encounter them or not.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for first timers and long time players

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's a remake of the original yellow version from 20 years ago.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Okay

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Another pokemon game. Repetitive gameplay as any pokemon game. Latest entry.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Basically an expanded version of Pokemon Go

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not a traditional Pokemon game. The combat mechanic is basically the same as Pokemon Go.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great for the kids

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My son loves to play with Nintendo all time. Games according to the kids age are excellent

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Repetitive, just like gameboy colors

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not much is new, it's like playing gameboy color games. Very few character specific abilities.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good game for kids and the family my children love the game

    I would recommend this to a friend