Pokken Tournament is a game fit for both casual and hardcore fans of pokemon and fighting games alike. Many critics are praising it's easy to learn but deep mechanics, but are annoyed at the small roster
Pokken Tournament
77
Top Critic Average
55%
Critics Recommend
Eurogamer
Recommended
IGN
8 / 10
Game Rant
3 / 5
GamesRadar+
3 / 5
Game Informer
7 / 10
GameSpot
9 / 10
Hardcore Gamer
4 / 5
GamesBeat
79 / 100
Creators: Nintendo, Bandai Namco Games
Release Date: Mar 18, 2016 - Wii U
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Critic Reviews for Pokken Tournament
It seems destined to be undervalued, but this is a pleasant surprise - a fine fighter that's just about essential for Pokemon fans.
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.
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.
Getting to punch, kick and burn things as a Pokemon is a delight, but it doesn't feel fair when playing with others.
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
Bandai Namco has crafted a fighting game that is deep and rewarding, while also being accessible.
Pokémon games are almost always a hit and Pokkén Tournament ranks up there with the best.
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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