Pokken Tournament DX Reviews
Arms has already hit Nintendo's hybrid system, a title that offers a truly unique fighting game experience, but Pokkén Tournament DX manages to also standout for bringing its own incomparable type of fighting gameplay.
Pokken Tournament was a hit on the Wii U and while not an excellent game it is a solid fighter filed with some interesting Pokemon. However for each Pikachu Libre there is a Chandelure. With a roster of almost 1000 Pokemon you’d think they could have come up with a better lineup for the 21 fighters. While games like Mario Kart 8, Splatoon 2, and Arms do magnificent jobs of taking their respective genres and making excellent interpretations of Nintendo games Pokken Tournament DX only does an above average job for the fighting genre.
New characters, replays and daily challenges are welcome additions to the Pokken Tournament Definitive Edition. The game fits well in the Nintendo Switch library and feels comfortable as an on the go experience..
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Pokken Tournament isn't really my kind of fighting game, but I do recognise that it's a quality game, and it deserves the fans that it has.
Even though Pokkén Tournament DX might not offer much in the way of new content, the added longevity it'll gain by simply being on the Switch more than justifies the port.
Pokken Tournament DX might not be a big jump in term of features from the Wii U version unlike Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, but it does offer the best way to play the game. The additional new characters are fun to use and the Team Battle mode is a nice addition for multiplayer while utilizing the portable nature of the Nintendo Switch.
Pokkén Tournament DX is a well made conversion which adds some interesting new features to the original game. Visually outstanding in portable mode, its fighting mechanics give a new twist to the genre.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Pokkén Tournament DX can be enjoyed by just about anyone. Whether you are a fighting game fan or are just looking to get your toes wet, it is a great title for both newbies and pros alike.
Pokkén Tournament DX is a worthy port for those who played the original or are new to the title.
From the design of each Pokemon to the detailed landscape of the battle arenas, no detail went overlooked. Although Pokken is accessible enough for fans that don't want to get into the weeds it's clear who the intended audience is. From the detail of the fighting mechanics down to the rewatchable replays, Pokken Tournament DX was expertly designed for the advanced fighting genre fan.
While Pokken Tournament DX is an excellent homage to Pokemon, it really shines as a straightforward yet deep fighting game.
Although it doesn't improve much from the vanilla version, Pokkén Tournament DX is an enjoyable fighter that both Pokémon fans and fighting game fanatics will thoroughly appreciate.
Mix Tekken gaming style and some Pokémon and what do we get? An awesome game It’s called pokken and it’s like the son between Tekken and Pokémon franchises With a beautiful and inovative fighting style with an immersive and perfect combinated grafics and soundtrack it’s a perfect option for fans or not fans of both franchises
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
"without a doubt earns its place as one of the most fun fighting games in recent years."
Pokken Tournament DX is a great game and it has certainly worked to increase the sales of Nintendo Switch.
"Expected rematch."
Review in Finnish | Read full review
In regard to new content and improvements, DX is a bit light, especially when compared to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. The graphical boost thanks to the superior Switch hardware is noticeable. But the developer could have gone for more, especially when it comes to the arenas, which show their blandness when you look at them in detail.
Pokémon Tekken DX improves over its Wii U predecessor. Besides welcome changes you can now also play on the go in handheld mode and challenge your friends anywhere you like. Owners of this game for Wii U don't really get too much out of this port if they previously played the hell out of it but new characters and modes surely do add something noteworthy for new buyers.
Review in German | Read full review
While Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was a must buy even for those that owned the game on Wii U, Pokken Tournament DX falls in a little bit different territory. It is still a lot of fun and is easily the definitive version of the game, but how much you enjoyed the original is really going to be the deciding factor on if you want to return to the world of Ferrum with Pokken Tournament DX.
Pokken Tournament is a solid fighting game but this deluxe edition is very disappointing.