Pokémon Sword and Shield
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Review Summary
Despite some alleged controversy, Pokemon Sword and Shield is a highly appreciated entry for the series. Making its home console debut on Nintendo Switch, the series maybe could've taken a bigger step forward, but it's still the best entry in years according to most.
New Ways to Catch 'Em All
Wild Areas and Dynamax creatures are a fun new twist on the formula.
Complex Combat
Game Freak has modernized the battle system for the better.
Plays It Safe
Not without new features, some were expecting a bigger leap for the series' first home console entry.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Trailers
Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield - Nintendo Direct 9.4.2019 - Nintendo Switch
Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Gameplay - Nintendo Treehouse: Live | E3 2019
Pokémon Direct 6.5.2019
Critic Reviews for Pokémon Sword and Shield
Pokemon Sword and Shield are the best games in the series, streamlining its most tedious traditions without losing any of the charm.
Pok'mon Sword and Shield add some brilliant new creatures, but like their gargantuan Dynamax forms, the games feel like a hollow projection.
The furore over Dexit may be overblown but even without it this is an underwhelming and unambitious attempt to modernise Pokémon and expand its horizons.
Gameplay tweaks and attention to detail make Pokemon Sword and Shield the most compelling Pokemon world to date.
The compelling formula of simultaneously building your collections of monsters and gym badges has proven timeless, but the new additions and enhancements show Pokémon isn't done evolving
Pokemon Sword and Shield scale down the bloated elements of the series while improving what really matters, making for the best new generation in years.
OpenCritic Coverage
Pokémon Sword and Shield Manga English Adaptation Will Release This Summer
It has been announced that the English adaptation of the Pokémon Sword and Shield manga will release this summer
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A Max Raid event in Pokémon Sword and Shield features flower themed Pokémon this weekend
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