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4.5 out of 5 stars Based on 272 Customer Ratings

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"Best Pokemon game since Pearl & Diamond IMO"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

Despite lots of the hate online, I bought it to see for myself if any of the issues actually affected the classic Pokemon experience that comes with each game, and I have to say – It's good! The good parts of X & Y have come through into this game. The style of art creates a nice, chill atmosphere where needed, but in the wild, things are much more interesting and present different challenges. I definitely suggest fans give it a go and see for themselves (any legitimate issues are overhyped imo).

10 out of 12 people found this review helpful.
"Solid Pokemon entry for the Switch"
5 stars"

Although the game may not be what everyone was expecting, sword and shield is a solid entry for the Pokemon main series for the Nintendo Switch. The large and diverse wild area makes running into unexpected Pokemon always a pleasant surprise. D-Max mechanic is more balanced than Mega evolutions and the variety of gym leaders is refreshing. I finished the mainline story in under 25 hours with still much more to do and with the promise of extra Pokemon to be added in the future I am sure you will get your moneys worth in entertainment value. You can even skip most of the gyms and loose yourself in Max-Raid battles thus adding a new way to approach your play through. In all I highly recommend the game to any switch owner.

5 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
"Great gameplay and a great experience"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

Loving the gameplay and the story

3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
"Don't worry about dexit naysayers, this is great fun"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

New mons are really great, designs, move pools on point. New Dynamax mechanic allows for a lot of fun strategies. Friendliest pokemon game ever where raising mons for competitive is concerned.

2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
"A little disappointing..."
1 stars"

Pokémon games have been getting more and more simple over time. Eurogamer highlighted this perfectly – there are zero dungeons in these games, and no route more complicated than viridian forest, a literal tutorial area from the earlier games.

The new features like Dy amax battles are fine, but only that. It feels like they've just forgotten half the game. The story is brief, the Pokedex is brief, the areas are small and linear, the endgame is a joke… Honestly I wish I had never bought this, we vote with our wallets and I won't be buying any future pokémon games unless they lose the mobile-game-esque simplicity – or at least make it optional.

5 out of 15 people found this review helpful.
"LOVE IT"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

I am absolutely loving Pokemon Sword. The last time I played Pokemon was Diamond/Pearl days… And this was a great way back into the game. I've been following all the drama/complaints online, but to be honest, once you get started, you get totally into it. I love seeing the pokemon out in the wild, I love the animations, and the gyms are so cool! It's like a full on show with the music and crowd cheering you on. Highly recommend if you're thinking about playing Pokemon :)

2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
"Pokemon sword"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

My two teenage daughters love this game. It works well on the switch and they like the options.

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
"Love it"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

Whilst you can’t 'catch em all’ the story is still enjoyable and it’s still very much a classic Pokémon game. It is a bit more hand-holdy than in the past but it is still great

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
"Happy as!"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

Ordered and within 24 hours it was in my hands. I am yet to play it but I know it will be amazing!

"Brilliant"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

This is my first pokemon game, and I'm absolutely obsessed with it. If you're thinking about trying one of these games I highly reccomend this.

"Shite game"
3 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

First of all, I love that mightyape delivered right on launch day, so no complaints there. However if you want a next gen pokemon game, this is not it. It’s a lazy game with a lazy plot line and lazy assets. The only bright side is the music which is a goddamn shame. You’re better off playing the older games like BW, XY or even Sun Moon.

"Wife's favorite game"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

Got the wife a switch for christmas and this is the game she is loving