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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I love how the battles are influenced by the surroundings! https://1-media-cdn.foolz.us/ffuuka/board/vp/image/1380/92/1380924256290.jpg
Yeh, that is pretty cool.
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There must be at least 20 different stages by now.
I love how does it looks omg
which gym is that? 4th gym
Yes it is!
Jumpluff and weepingbel? yick…
he better have a Gogoat or other Kalos grass type!
any news from kanpachi?
He caught Yveltal.
Where is kanpachi in the story line?
don’t know. but i need to know!
So close to the elite 4!!!!!
Just caught Yeltal and I think he’s getting the 8th Badge soon.
he is the faster
http://images.4chan.org/vp/src/1380924584402.jpg
wow look at the level!! they are too stronger
So Josh is at the 4th gym and Kanpachi just caught Yveltal right?
could you please post the links of josh and Kanpachi
This is Josh’s but I don’t have Kanpachi’s own https://archive.foolz.us/_/search/tripcode/%21xltmUpewoI/page/1/
Is Kanpachi the one who caught Goomy?
Yes
so whos getting both x and y
I wish I could but I have a brother who wants one also
I preordered both, but I’m gettin Y. My bro’s getting X.
Same here
X first, Y later.
me too
Anything new happen in the past 7 hours?
apparently kanpachi just caught yveltal
megagyaradous
Oh F YEAH!
http://instagram.com/p/fDo40ZKYY6/
Josh is playing
Also two new Pokemon.
Are you referring to Phantump and Pumpkaboo
https://1-media-cdn.foolz.us/ffuuka/board/vp/image/1380/92/1380923263460.jpg
And this guy
Sliggoo -Goomy’s evolution, Mega Gyarados, A Pumpkin Pokemon, and an Iceberg Pokemon. I also added you on my 3DS here is mines: 3196-2837-5620
Also Oorotto’s pre-evolution!
Sup Xat…
Sup! 😛
Heyy Xat!
Hello everyone! XD
xatu i know this is for the other thread but i was wondering if you added my friend code or not… apparently ive been having problems with firefox and disqus
I’ll be home in a few minutes, so I’ll do it then.
I added you on friends list D=
I just got out of school, I’ll be back home in a bit.
I just noticed. For the first time ever, Japan isn’t the one offering these leaks. They must be kicking themselves right now.
2ch is so pissed. It’s really funny.
The japanese are guessing the japanese names like when we were guessing the english names!
I wonder if we’ll ever get a Game Corner again.
u mean like in silver and gold and remakes
Like in every game before Gen 5. It was bad enough they took the slots out in HG/SS 🙁
yea that game was too hard!
they did it because it was gambling
It was fun.
yeah but.. still, that’s why
then make the game eaiser and not rage quitting
I miss my old gambling days
in Firered i made it to 9999 coins!
Haha, damn that’s a lot! I miss the gambling days too 🙁
I figured the 777 pattern when i was 13 and raked it in, yet i couldn’t let it go
Probably not like the one in Fire Red/ Leaf Green.
Maybe the one in HG/SS.
Apparently gambling is an issue in these games, so they took out the casinos. 😛
Everything is an issue in today’s world lol.
I really hope there’s a Safari Zone in Kalos cause I remember the good’ol days hucking rocks at Pokemon in a nature reserve *sigh* good times I:)
NO. That abomination!
Just like Red struggled with catching a Chansey in Pokemon The Origins, I spent hours looking for Chansey and Tauros back in RB. I’ll only accept a Safari Zone if we can fly to an island and surf along the sides of it to find its Pokemon in the wild 😛
could you post the links of Kanpachi ?
http://instagram.com/whokilledarchie
thanks alot princess
he post the same stuff as we do
That’s NOT him.
you sure because thats wht i’m following
He just takes photos from other leakers and claims they are his.
No. He’s another asshole who steals other people’s pictures and pretends to be a leaker.
The only three leakers are Zar, Josh, and Kanpachi. The first two are on /vg and Kanpachi is on Something Awful.
oh thanks for clearing that up!
You keeps saying “No. It’s something awful,” but that only makes me want to go there even more! XD
No, the website is called Something Awful.
somethingawful.com lolol
Well than I guess we’ll just stick to Josh and 4ch!
he got nintendo’d lol?
i know that link but that Kanpachi ?
he ain’t doins nothins ( -_-)
http://images.4chan.org/vp/src/1380925271365.jpg
Case you were curious to what that area was.
lol Kalosian
My first thought too. It’s better than Kantonian or Johtonian or Hoenneon or Sinnohian… But Unovian and Kalosian sound nice.
You mean Hoennian?
Hoennian sounds bad. Hoenneon sounds alrightish
Hoenneon the rejected eeveelution.
Hohenheim.
Getting back on topic here, I think Pokemon X & Y deserve a ten. Only 2/3 reviewers gave it the max rating. X & Y still haven’t gotten a negative review! 😀 I thought IGN would have given it an 8.5 or around there as they usually do with Nintendo games.
Well, the only negative comment I read was that the plot was a little on the “children’s game” side. One reviewer also complained about the classic start adventure => get gym badges => defeat evil team => beat elite 4 and champion formula, said GF should have shook things up a bit and I kinda agree but then again this is what makes a the game a Pokemon game
Anybody have a pic of where a NPC tells the protagonist that he looks forward to seeing him in Hoenn?
i don’t think he says that, he says that hoenn is great and that “you will see in due time”
which can insinuate two things… hoenn at the end of x/y or a hoenn remake in the future..
That’s what he said. Thanks.
YEAH! I wanna see that pic. Somebody said that earlier. Apparently there’s an NPC that talks about how nice Hoenn is, and finishes with “You’ll see in due time.”
OMG! More hints!! :OOO :DD My dream come true if it happens!!!
HOENN CONFIRMED
Yes I would absolutely love a Hoenn remake(I would cry if they made emerald remake in a good way). P.S are you Jordan?
Yes I am 😛
:O
I’ll follow you anywhere Lelouch..
Excellent. I welcome you as a new member of the Black Knights.
I would be pissed if they made that a DLC.
http://images.4chan.org/vp/src/1380923263460.jpg
New Ice Type: Bergite! Sorry if this has been posted lol
yea it has. a lot.
Sweet! Love it! Xatu Seal of Approval.
looks like it will evolve as well 😉
I have a name idea:
Stalago!
Fairly certain it will, looks very small imo and ready to evolve.
https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/7835186432/hFA4F473C/
Well this explains it….but why the hell are gym leaders restricted to 3 since Gen 5 began? It’s absurd! Read earlier that the 7th gym leader has a whopping 3 Pokemon. This is the 7th gym leader, c’mon.
I know right! I thought they would fix this because black and white had a bad problem with this, but I guess they didn’t. 5 pokemon is really hard sometimes, but three is very easy. I am somewhat sad they didn’t fix this.
NNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m back.. anything new after Mega Gyarados? (I’ve seen Hoenn Rumors!!)
for the last time i ask this
any body know what is that pokeball on delfox waist?
any body ntice it?
Picture?
http://i.imgur.com/bVXtzgO.png
Circle it in MS Paint or something?
I don’t see a Pokeball.
Its under its left arm
Is he talking about the flame pattern on its fur?
right
I see why you think there’s a pokéball, but there isn’t. It’s just the backround.
3 Pokeballs and 3 Great Balls.
ididnt mean that
*tilts head* ? on the left hand? Almost at elbow level? xD it’s not a pokeball, but the white in the background and the red-shadowed fur
Delphox is holding the Quick Claw. Does that mean it has poor speed?
No but its defense is really shitty.
That sucks. Do you have a pic?
I hate this asshole but it was only one could find easily.
http://instagram.com/p/fBmN2nqYSB/
hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah
I hate you too.
?…I mean the instagram guy.
Oh. I’m sorry. I added an edit to my comment. My apologies.
XD
so apparently this city here is even farther down than the starting town… interesting… i just saw this on the on leakers post. sorry if already posted https://0-media-cdn.foolz.us/ffuuka/board/vp/image/1380/92/1380925271365.jpg
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I know this seems weird but since I joined only 3 days ago I feel like we are a family in the pokemon community thank you for excepting me :*)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmJjD33eKDU
😀
same here !!! :,)
:,)
I love you to bits, star! See what I did there? No? ok..
Ha,I love you to Chico.
So what the Scoop any new Pokemon in the 3 Pokedexs?
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Hmm looks like we got 2 free spots just waiting for new Pokemon
048: Masquerain
049:
050:
What new Pokemon will fill in those 2 spots anybody got any ideas?
030: Skrelp
031:
032: Clauncher
033:
GET HYPE!
I just want to see Clauncher evo
I still think Water/Electric
I really hope so!
It would be so freaking epic!
NOOOO! Confirmation that Eevee only gets one new Evo D=
077: Eevee
078:
079:
080:
081:
082:
083:
084:
085: Sylveon
those 7 spots are for Vaporeon,Jolteon,Flareon,Espeon,Umbreon,Leafeon and Glaceon.
Sadness goes across the crowd…
What about 86?
Emolga.
Emolga
It was another Pokemon, no space or eon.
The new Grass-Type, Gym Leader Ramos. 🙂 (I don’t know if someone already posted on this).
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This probably fake because look on the bottom screen. The Ugly Chespin’s Chesnaught evolution is there.
do you guys know if snubull, togepi and clefairy change to fairy type?
snubbull and granbull are fairy type now
Also Mr.Mime!
IDK, but I do know that Mr. Mime is part Fairy now.
Theres a building early on called Battle Chateau, you rank up as you get more wins and earn titles like Baron, mine is like Viscount Josh now.
Obviously the trainers get harder as you rank up
Josh
…woot.
Looks like we found the Battle Tower of this gen 🙂
I wonder if you get some old gatau at the battle chateau.