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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 1184 reviews

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Customers often highlight the solid gameplay, beautiful graphics, and engaging story as major strengths of Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Double Pack. Many also praise the Wild Area and the introduction of new Pokémon. However, some players find the game too easy and express concerns about the amount of content. Positive feedback also focuses on the open world, ease of use, and the overall fun factor.

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  • Cons mentioned:
    Difficulty

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Not as bad as the fanbase acts

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

    Yes, half of the pokemon aren’t in the game, but I’m really enjoying the wild area raids and all of the new pokemon so much, that it’s not really noticeable, especially since you usually can’t catch everything in these games anyways. Only downside to this game is the you sometimes get frame rate drops in the wild area, and the game is still super easy despite them letting you skip the tutorials for the first time ever.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Pokemon

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Game!

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

    The game play and new Pokemon are amazing! I highly recommend this game. Ignore bad critics.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good. Not my favorite Pokemon game but solid.

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

    Glad they sold these as a double pack. Makes things a little easier. I usually buy both games for me and my partner. The game is pretty good. Better than Sun/Moon in my opinion. Better Pokemon designs, again, in my opinion. The story was okay. Not a huge fan of the Dynamax gimmick because that's what it is, a gimmick. Maybe my age is showing but I feel the game is just missing something that I personally feel the games lost since moving away from the 2D style. Overall though, a solid entry in the Pokemon series and I think a step in an interesting direction.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    First console Pokemon

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

    If you have played Pokemon before then you know what you are getting into. Game play is still on point but they did add just enough to keep this fresh even if it does not include all the Pokemon from previous gens. As long as you can get over not having every Pokemon in this game then this is a must buy. This double pack is great and saves a few bucks if you wanna include a friend on your Pokemon journey.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great game for all ages!

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have played Pokémon since about 1998. Great purchase for a double pack of the game with an added bonus of a collectors coin. I bought this so my partner could have one game and I got the other. It is a great game with DLC so the fun never ends and I still play it occasionally. I pumped over 120 hours within the first few weeks of having it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great games!

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

    I haven’t played a Pokémon game since the game boy era and these were great ones to jump back in on. Easy to pick up and play out of the box - even for kids. The visuals aren’t amazing and there are sometimes technical hiccups- but that does not take away from the overall experience. Whether you have played any Pokémon before, or are looking for a place to start, pick one (or both) of these games up.

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

    Great 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.

    I have been playing Pokémon since I was a young lad. Before this the last one I was able to play was black and white on the DS. I got a switch and got this. My first open word Pokémon game is great. The ability to play with friends makes it even better. I wish people could play together though the entirety of the game not just in one area though.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value for both games.

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

    Here is the eternal Pokemon debate: Red or Blue; Black or White; Let's go Pikachu or Evee; and now Sword or Shield. This pack helps decide by giving you BOTH. My son will be thrilled he gets both games for Christmas. As for gameplay, i hear mixed reports and I can't say yet because it is a Christmas present but this is for an 8yo who LOVES Pokemon, so he is going to LOVE the game.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great for new trainers

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    While this game does have it's flaws and complaints from hardcore Pokemon fans, it's a decent game overall. The open-world concept in the Wild Areas is a nice, new feature and I found myself spending the most time here during my playthrough. Visually I thought this game had a nice art style, but with some minor issues. I would recommend this game to people new to their journey in the world of Pokemon more so than older fans of the game franchise.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A franchise worth playing.

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

    So unless you have been living under a rock for over 20 years, then you should be familiar with the premise of Pocket Monsters. What this latest version offers is rather unique though- it has reformulated it's exploration formula and the discovered species changes day to day. So this along with new online features mean that every player will have a unique experience playing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Story

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My Favorite Pokemon Game!

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

    I've been a fan of this series since 1998, and through all those games this one by far has really great story telling, world building and characterization. The gameplay is what most Pokémon fans are used to from the main series games. If you are a Pokémon fan please pick up this game and give it a chance and if you are a newcomer to Pokémon this is a great place to start.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    WARNING may cause addiction

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

    Really enjoying the game so far. I’m also very impressed visually with the game. The game play itself looks great. In game I am disappointed with how difficult they made filling the Pokédex. You will definitely need multiple friends with both versions of the game if you are going to fill the Pokédex. Otherwise it is a fantastic game and would recommend for all ages.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good game for fans

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

    Really fun game if you're a fan of the series. Easy to learn if you're a new player. Same concept as the previous 20 years just with updated graphics.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    First time

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

    This was the first ever Pokemon game I have ever purchased, I must admit, I was disappointed that each game is pretty much the same game but with slightly different pokemon in them. each game is its own game, meaning that if you start one , the character and caught pokemon dont carry over to the other. In that sense, the game if kind of a rip. fun game though.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Gameplay, Story

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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

    Amazing game!!! Graphics, story line and everything is just perfect.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Story

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great game

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    beautiful graphics, engaging gameplay and an excellent story

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Gameplay
    Cons mentioned:
    Difficulty

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Not quite

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

    The game improves on graphics, story telling and environments from previous installments. It lacks in options, combat gameplay, and difficulty.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Package! Great Games!

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

    The graphics and great! It's really nice to finally have Pokemon on the home console. My one gripe is the previous games had more Pokemon to collect and more features, but it's impossible to expect them to bring everything from the previous gens over to this one. It's still the same addictive fun Pokemon has always been. I am having a blast with it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fun Game

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

    Kids seem to like it Has good graphics and looks easy to play.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Story

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great story

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

    It has a great story. Wonderful graphics. The coin is awsome.

    I would recommend this to a friend