Pokken Tournament DX Reviews
If you loved the first game and want to experience the game again with a much more thriving community of Switch owners, then Pokken Tournament DX should certainly be on your radar.
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.
Pokken Tournament is a solid fighting game but this deluxe edition is very disappointing.
Pokken Tournament DX builds on the solid gameplay of the original while adding new fighters, modes, and challenges. Folks who already have the Wii version and aren't interested in the new characters can stay put with the game they already have. If you're a big fan of the series who wants to try out the new Pokemon and also play the game on the go on your Switch or never had a chance to play it on the Wii U, however, this is one evolution that you'll want to choose.
Pokken Tournament DX is a wonderful game and maintains that goodness with the Nintendo Switch upgrade. It adds some more to the package, with characters and modes, but essentially delivers the same experience that you would find on the Wii U. New players will like it, but there may not be enough new content to warrant a Switch version in the household for some Wii U owners.
The story is a bit dull, featuring a "mysterious Pokemon" that really isn't that mysterious, even to casual fans like myself
Fans of the original game will love everything Pokken Tournament DX has to offer.
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.
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.
Drop kicking normal Pikachu as a Luchadore Pikachu was a dream come true.
Pokkén Tournament DX may only provide a few benefits for returning fans, but the improved local multiplayer and expanded roster may be enough to draw back the old crowd. Overly simple AI and easy Challenges make the game's single-player mode a breeze, but new players may find that simply playing with their favorite Pokémon is enough to enjoy the fight.
Pokken Tournament DX is a great game and it has certainly worked to increase the sales of Nintendo Switch.
Pokken Tournament is a game that deserved a second chance. A Pokémon fighting game is still one of the best concepts out there. I wish it was more fleshed out, and perhaps a sequel will do just that, but DX marks yet another solid first-party title to add to the Switch's already stellar year one of games.
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.
"Expected rematch."
Review in Finnish | Read full review
This fighting game is perfect for those that have not tried the original Wii U verison. It is still one of the best options of the genre for those who own the Nintendo console.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
An accessible game that doesn't involve imprisoning the Pokémon in small spherical cells.
I think that Pokkén Tournament is a solid game that languished in relative obscurity due to the failing status of the Wii U by the time it was released. Pokkén Tournament DX doesn’t really change anything from the original design, so based on that alone it’s still a good game, regardless of what you may or may not think of the new content. While I have issues with the timing of some content’s inclusion, it only improves the game in the end, signalling the potential for continued support and content updates in the future. It certainly stands to have a better life on the Switch than it did on the Wii U, particularly if it receives some post-release love from the developers. They can start with putting the correct Pokemon into the roster lineup. If you enjoyed the Wii U version, or you wanted to play and never got around to it, it’s worth picking this up for a second go around.
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
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.
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