The first reviews for Pokémon X&Y are being put online. We’ll be updating this post throughout the day to keep track of the games and what new reviews there are for you to read. Let’s get started!
Reviews
- Mashable: “‘Pokémon X’ and ‘Y’ Are Polished But Play It Too Safe”
- The much-anticipated 3DS addition to the Pokémon series will not disappoint fans of the franchise. 3D has been a long time coming, and I’m glad it turned out so well. While the battles are as fun as ever, I wish developers would had taken more risks with its structure and story. Still, whether you just want to casually battle friends or enter tournaments, Pokémon X and Y will give you enough to chew on for many, many hours of fun.
- IGN: “Pokemon X and Y Review: A Mega Evolution” (9/10)
- “Every so often, evolution takes a significant leap. Pokemon X and Y is smarter, better, and faster than its predecessors, but it’s the impressive online social features and fantastic new 3D look that make the latest game in the 15-year-old RPG series amazing. As long as you’re within the range of Wi-Fi, you’re never alone in Pokemon X and Y, and we finally have the tools to express ourselves over the course of this 35-hour adventure.”
- GameInformer: “Seeing Pokemon From a New Angle” (8.75/10)
- “Pokémon hasn’t made a concerted effort to step outside of its comfort zone ever since it first released in Japan in 1996 – and for good reason. It found its hook nearly 20 years ago and has held on firm for better and worse. In this way, changing things in Pokémon presents a certain degree of uncomfortable risk. X & Y offer no significant changes in direction to the Pokémon series, but this is the most drastic step the series has ever taken. “
- Digital Spy: “‘Pokemon X’ review (3DS): As engaging and addictive as ever”
- “Pokemon X and accompanying game Pokemon Y represent what is perhaps the biggest evolution of the Pokemon series since it debuted to a huge following in the mid-nineties.
Receiving a graphical overhaul, new ways to connect, customisation options and Mega Evolutions, not to mention a wealth of new Pokemon to catch, the games are packed with first-time features and fresh new ideas.At its core, however, Pokemon X doesn’t stray too far from the original ‘gotta catch ’em all’ concept that has made the series so addictive and engaging.”
- “Pokemon X and accompanying game Pokemon Y represent what is perhaps the biggest evolution of the Pokemon series since it debuted to a huge following in the mid-nineties.
Still waiting on the outright negative review!
Pokemon Bank
In other news, it has been confirmed that Pokemon Bank will be released in the US on December 27th, 2013 with a yearly fee of $4.99 ! You do get one free month of the service, however, and only need to start paying past the 30 day trial. It has also been shown that items do not transfer with the Pokemon.
<3 PJ
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http://media.tumblr.com/e21a20e4f1526b7921e4605a5e9f5d79/tumblr_inline_mu5ongpGGn1qji7vx.jpg have we talked about this?
Yes.
Yeah, sorry. I just joined.
Wait a minute SkiddishSkitty How come u didn’t put your FC in that other article?
Can I get a pic bergmite?
https://0-media-cdn.foolz.us/ffuuka/board/vp/image/1380/91/1380916970782.png
Tahnks!
What does the asterix stand for? Mega Gyarados has one.
Here you go
Tahnk yoo.
“Also, you have 7 boxes and a battle box, which is pokemon used for online battles so you don’t have to keep taking them in and out of boxes, pokemon in your party can be in there too. ” Josh
Can u ask him does he have an instagram
No
Never really used battle boxes, My team always rolls with me
and not to sound like a broken record but
WHEN WILL WE SEE A EFFING KALOS GROUND TYPE!!!
or at least catch a diggersby!
I really hope there’s more boxes than that. Perhaps unlockable? ‘Cause that’s only 210 Pokemon, not counting the battle box…
there likely not.. they want you to pay
They are asking him to put more pokemon in other boxes as boxes spread out when you use more of them (apparently? I never noticed that xD). I’ll see if he does it. Also plans on evolving Flabebe. Or…trying to.
In BW/BW2 you only had a limited amount of boxes, but when you filled up all of them, or at least filled up all but one and started using that one, generally another set would open up to you.
You always have the boxes online were you can store up to 3000 pokemon.
does anyone hav any links for more leakers
Link to just Mega Gyarados? Was at school and missed out on all Ty wonder full leaks!
http://puu.sh/4HwKE.jpg
Thanks!
Thanks!
kanpachi link?
Please tell me thats an evo for pachirisu
what?
XD
NO
its the trainer name of the leaker’s game
http://instagram.com/whokilledarchie
So what do you guys/gals think about the time changing as you travel?
what is nuzlocke?
Playing a game with rules u make up and u have to obey them no matter what
You can catch first Pokemon in every new area, must nickname all Pokemon if a Pokemon faints you have to release or never use it again.
It’s were if a pokemon faints it is considered dead so you cannot use it any more and you can only catch 1 pokemon per route and it can only be the first 1 you encounter .
thanks guys sounds interesting
You should try one they add a lot more challenge to the games.
Do a speedrun instead. 🙂
Gogoat learns Earthquake! *O*
Makes sense, it seemed to have a fairly strong attack, and it has been seen using Rock Slide, one of the earliest videos.
WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE IN 3D!!!
I don’t know, but I bet it looks amazing! .-.
“Pokemon the leader had were Weepinbell 31, Jumpluff 31, Gogoat 34 who knew Earthquake and shit all over my Seviper”
Should I get gogoat venasaur or pumpkaboo
are u a player or just asking?
jus asking
ok
Gogoat 😀
orroto
Oh my god Im so bored, more leaks please
patient young grasshopper Patient is the key to leaks
I’d like a grasshopper pokémon.
He’s uploading pictures.
Christ how long do you people think it takes to screenshot things…
this is the first pokemon gen where i like all pokemon
Same.
http://boards.4chan.org/vp/res/14221590#p14221590
For the people who keep asking for wtf happened. Recaps!
hey guys am i the only one who like binacle and evoultion
no a lot of ppl like it
Well a lot of people rather like the evolution. I think quite a few still consider Binacle to be the ugliest thing in the world XD
I love it
I love the designs! seriously!
http://i.imgur.com/redCfwd.jpg
yveltal stats
Dark/Flying Rayquaza?
Rayquaza called. It wants its stats back.
Awesome…equal offences
like i think
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlpBO3L6UJo
seems very attack oriented.
It IS the Destruction Pokemon.
Don’t you mean HP orientated? For a Level 50 with 201 HP, it’s following Giratina.
Apparently estimated 135 base HP stat. But also has solid offences…
Does this mean that Xerneas will have more defensive stats? :O
http://images.4chan.org/vp/src/1380923625338.jpg
Grass Gym!
Pokemon the leader had were Weepinbell 31, Jumpluff 31, Gogoat 34 who knew Earthquake
I want to know the gym leaders names
Ramos = grass gym leader
Does anyone know what Pokemon were on Grants team?
no
Amaura and Tyrunt.
Just Amaura and Trunt? doesn’t seem like much. Thanks anyway 🙂
That’s all he has. But you get your fossil before beating him anyway. And welcome.
“I will make this a goal tonight, i’m not evolving enough newer pokemon. I’m gonna be doing this tonight.” He’s going to evolve Floetta tonight!!
YES!!!!!!!!!!!
LINK PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
https://archive.foolz.us/_/search/tripcode/%21xltmUpewoI/page/1/
Has any leakers encountered Mawile or Sableye yet? I’d like to know when and where I can catch them.
This Josh guy has caught a Sableye, I think before the third gym, though I’m not certain.
I think one of the leakers had a Sableye, I’m not sure which one though. :/
Josh but he only used it to evolve Pancham.
Ahhhh. I want to know so badly! Hopefully they are both catchable in the same game like Seviper and Zangoose (which were version exclusive in Gen III).
Why?
I’m getting Y and Mawile is my favorite Pokémon of all time. I want to know if I’ll be able to catch it, or if I will have to catch it from my brother’s X version.
Back in my day, gym leaders weren’t restricted to 3 Pokemon -_-
Ahh
Swapnote 🙂
Hmm, I’ll answer here. Awesome new name! 😀
Replied, but don’t answer that one here XD I’m going to make the name shorter.
Meet Ramos the Grass Gym Leader!
https://0-media-cdn.foolz.us/ffuuka/board/vp/image/1380/92/1380924088144.jpg
an old guy?
we always have a old guy gym leader
he’s a gardener!
Finally! An elderly for a Gym Leader.
Inb4 Drayden.
blaine
Pryce
Wattson
Bryon(Possible the oldest for Gen IV leaders )
Drayden
From youngest to oldest.
Wattson, Byron, Blaine, Drayden, Pryce, Ramos
Bryon should be youngest
Wattson is in his early 40’s I believe and Byron is in his late 40’s/early 50’s.
Byron the oldest? Not likely, he still has plenty of color in his hair, I’d think he’d be the youngest out of those guys.
i mean for sinnoh leaders
Oooh, okay, gotcha. Oh yeah, he’s definitely the oldest out of the Sinnoh Leaders without a doubt. I mean, his son looks like in his late teens to early 20s, so easily.
old guy? .-.
Like Blaine, Pyrce and Byron!
yeah but it looks more older than them
His bones are Brittle but his scissors are sharp!
You mean his Scizors ;P
The first male grass type gym leader? I don’t count Cilan because he has lillipup and a pansage when you battle him for his badge. Cilan doesn’t give off that grassy vibe.
He uses nothing but grass in BW2, so I’m sure plenty would count him.
Yes, that is true, but in BW2, he’s not a gym leader anymore.
He does fight in the Gym Leader Tournament though.
But that’s optional.
Okay, it’s optional. But he still WAS a gym leader, uses Grass Pokemon there, and you fight him if you have a water starter, because his main Pokemon is a grass type to counter it. Ergo, you can consider him a Grass Gym Leader. If you don’t, fine, I’m not saying you have to, but all I’m saying is probably most of us will.
I just wanted to know since I think this wasn’t talked much, but can you trade right after you get the Pokedex or after the first gym?
probably
I hope so, cause I kinda want all 3 starters for my Y team lol
Can anyone tell me what the Liitle pokemon avatar is doing on the bottom screen? I missed that.
Shows what its doing in its Pokeballs. Like some may roll around, others show things they want like cake, etc.
Wonder what Gym Leaders are Female besides Viola and Korrina.
korrina