Pokken Tournament

Eurogamer

Chris Schilling

Recommended

It seems destined to be undervalued, but this is a pleasant surprise - a fine fighter that's just about essential for Pokemon fans.

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IGN

Darry Husky

8 / 10.0

Pokkén Tournament takes a lot of what we know from old fighting gaming favorites and sticks them into a blender, delivering a unique take on both Pokémon and on fighting games in general. Sometimes all those ingredients spill over a container that's a little too full - there is a surprising amount to learn beyond the beginner's level, and that may alienate some Pokémon fans without fighting game experience. Pokkén Tournament does do a good job, though, at alleviating this bloat of mechanics with single-player modes to help ease into the action.

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Game Rant

Riley Little

Pokken Tournament is the first Pokemon-focused fighting game ever released, but the final product feels more like a barebones offering rather than a fleshed out product.

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GamesRadar+

Daniella Lucas

Getting to punch, kick and burn things as a Pokemon is a delight, but it doesn't feel fair when playing with others.

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Game Informer

Kyle Hilliard

7 / 10.0

Pokkén is a fun fighter with familiar Pokémon characters and surprising depth, but it failed to become a fighter I see myself playing for years to come

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GameSpot

Tamoor Hussain

9 / 10

Bandai Namco has crafted a fighting game that is deep and rewarding, while also being accessible.

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Hardcore Gamer

Jacob Whritenour

4 / 5.0

Pokémon games are almost always a hit and Pokkén Tournament ranks up there with the best.

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GamesBeat

Willie Clark

79 / 100

Pokkén Tournament isn't quite as successful as some of the other Pokémon releases and other genre experiments (Pokémon Conquest comes to mind), but it offers high-energy battles and a unique framework for fights, even if it could use some tweaking. It's fun, and it has a battle ecosystem with real potential. Also, I do think its multiplayer could have legs in the esports scene.

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