Pokemon Sword and Shield Review

Pokemon Sword and Shield Review | Not a Gigantamax leap forward

By Mack Ashworth

POKEMON SWORD AND SHIELD are finally here, bringing the next generation of pocket monsters to Nintendo’s next-generation console, the Switch. While, sure, Pokemon Let’s Go was a solid Switch remake of an old Game Boy classic, expectations for Sword and Shield are higher. A next-gen Pokemon game should push the envelope in exciting ways with bigger story scope, better presentation, improved gameplay, and…

  • England-inspired Galar region is great.
  • Gyms are fun and unique.
  • Music is fantastic.
  • The Dynamax mechanic eventually won me over.
  • 20-25 hours to complete story. 50+ hours more to complete the Pokedex.
  • Same battle system as always.
  • Missing Pokemon will disappoint some.
  • Needs some voice acting.
  • Online experience is poor.
  • Below average performance for a Nintendo Switch game.

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England-inspired Galar region is great. Gyms are fun and unique. Music is fantastic. The Dynamax mechanic eventually won me over. 20-25 hours to complete story. 50+ hours more to complete the Pokedex. Same battle system as always. Missing Pokemon will disappoint some. Needs some voice acting. Online experience is poor. Below average performance for a […]
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England-inspired Galar region is great. Gyms are fun and unique. Music is fantastic. The Dynamax mechanic eventually won me over. 20-25 hours to complete story. 50+ hours more to complete the Pokedex. Same battle system as always. Missing Pokemon will disappoint some. Needs some voice acting. Online experience is poor. Below average performance for a […]
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England-inspired Galar region is great. Gyms are fun and unique. Music is fantastic. The Dynamax mechanic eventually won me over. 20-25 hours to complete story. 50+ hours more to complete the Pokedex. Same battle system as always. Missing Pokemon will disappoint some. Needs some voice acting. Online experience is poor. Below average performance for a […]
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England-inspired Galar region is great. Gyms are fun and unique. Music is fantastic. The Dynamax mechanic eventually won me over. 20-25 hours to complete story. 50+ hours more to complete the Pokedex. Same battle system as always. Missing Pokemon will disappoint some. Needs some voice acting. Online experience is poor. Below average performance for a […]
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