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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so did anyone catch clauncher’s ability…is it as cool as skrelp’s
The evo has cannon launcher i think.
The same as blastoise
Yeah this.
Mega Launcher i think its called
What;s Skrelp’s?
Poison Point. We don’t know the evo yet.
Neeeeed mooooorrrrreee!
Actually I’m pretty happy the story hasn’t been spoiled for me
These games don’t have any new mons or something?
They have atleast 75 new ones.
There’s over 70 in the games as of now with more to be shown. Don’t be a troll.
He was just asking, this fellow couldve been afraid. Don’t be to quick to assume.
His name is greninja. Obviously he knows…
His name is caca, by the way…
No, his name is Dregoon….
Mine says caca…
Mine says Greninja..I guess disqus is messin up
most likely.
I see Kirisuke Daigo…
Mine says SDF…..
Not trolling just asking. Cause I have yet to see new mons bsides the barnacle one.
Idiot
Oh sorry, I guess I just read your comment in a sarcastic way. But yeah a couple of new Pokemon were shown such as Pumpkaboo, Phantump, and Clawitzer.
Is there, I think there is still less than 70 atm. Could someone post a list?
Anyone adding Torchic to there team?
I always forget about her ;~~;
Me too haha, I’m still not sure if i’ll add Torchic :p
I’m not :p With event Pokémon I normally just put it in the PC
Nope. I got Chandelure as my Fire type.
Nope. At least not the first time through. New region, new pokemon. I’d rather use new ones before I use ones that I already have had
Her? You associate Torchics with her?
E: To poster below.
Interesting, I always associate with Male. Ehh, eahc to their own I guess.
Oh and no, I’m going for all Kalos if I can. As much as I love Combusken.
Not me! I will be using Charmander as my Fire-Type!
I doubt it, I usually dont take Pokémon fro m other gens on my team, if I were not to like 6 pokemon from kalos then I would take Mega Venusaur instead.
Nah. I’m going with my new pokemon. (:
Nah, I’ll stash it if there are any plans for a Gen 3 remake, I hope for a all Hoenn starter team 😛
Dunno if this has been posted already, but for the new people: over on Neogaf they’re talking about Nitx, a supposed dark-type bat poke that many think may evolve into Noivern. Hasn’t been confirmed yet but coming from some dude who’s been leaking legit stuff so far.
In the meantime here’s fanart the guy drew! It’s pretty lulzy but there’s a definite Noivern resemblance.
http://images.4chan.org/vp/src/1380933804911.jpg
A dark poke the evolves into fly/dragon? Interesting
Yeah, its typing is the reason some ppl aren’t convinced it evolves into Noivern at all xD it’s possible they just look similar and aren’t related, like Alomomola and Luvdisc. If Nitx does exist!
Also, leaker dude says its a post-game poke.
But why would one of the first pokemon they revelead to us be a post-game pokemon? They led us on!
Nitx is said to be postgame. Sorry if that wasn’t clear ^^;
No idea about Noivern!
I hope it doesn’t evolve into noivern so that more new pokes will be in the post game dex!
oh so there are Kalos Pokemon post game?
Hope it evolves into something else and noivern still gets an prevo cause that means more pokemon!!
Yeah, maybe. Btw, it still pisses me off the Luvdisc doesn’t evolve to Almamola
We need more dark.
YES. I’m sad a lack of dark gym is pretty much confirmed at this point. But maybe we’ll get more awesome dark pokes? Fingers crossed 😀
Anyone else not planning on adding pokes from previous games to X & Y in the first run?
Yes.
Me!
All Kalos is definitely the best.
Potentially just the Kanto starter otherwise would like to use an all kalos team for my first run.
Of course
Unless I decide to double up on types or for some reason end up HATING new Pokémon (which I won’t :)), I won’t be 🙂
Just Pikachu, everyone else is Kalos only lol
I’ll use any that mega evolve. The rest definately Kalos region
YAY JOSH FOUND A LUCKY EGG
Now I’m getting dislikes on all my posts. Anyways, skrelp evo ideas?
I like yours 🙂 Leafy seadragon, i hope it gets long and willowy
Maybe colorful.
I think it’ll stay the same color probavbly
Maybe rainbow coloured! O:
I bet it could be the Feebas of this gen 😛
Thats what I think.
I SEA HORSE DRAGON THINGAMABOB 🙂
Can someone post a list of all the pokemon that have been revealed so far? I saw that Ozymandis said there were over 70, but when I look at what’s been revealed, I only see about 60? I’m confused
I think with the amount of leaks there have been (which I LOVE) I think I can start finally planning my official team 🙂
NO TOO MANY CHOICES
More like not enough to choose from! I don’t want to have to use past pokes at first 🙁
I think there’ll be plenty. If not I’ll always trade you!
Thanks! I’m getting both but if I need some help I’ll let you know 🙂
I think 70+ pokes will be more then enough, because when we have extra, do we use them? Like cryognal, how many used him?
I did 🙂
Thats a first.
Lol. I think there’s waaaay too many Mega evos though
Well, atleast there making them good.
Yeah, some of them, i’m still warming to them though
Really? I get dislikes for having an opinion.
A lot of you guys are saying you will only take new Kalos region Pokemon. So you wont take any gen 1 starter Pokemon either?
Nope. No intrest.
I don’t know if I’ll use him right away :/
Honestly, after a while, I finally decided Natu
If there is a Gen 1 remake, I’ll stash them, otherwise I’d like to familiarize myself with the new ones first lol
I’ll use them eventually but I want to trek the new region with the new pokes so it will be more enjoyable!
Same here!
If we can’t trade until after the first gym, I’ll take one just for a little team-boost until I can barter my 5th gen events for IV bred eggs. But since I’ll have Fennekin I doubt a bug gym will be much of a chore xD
I may take my Bulbasaur only if there aren’t a total of 6 Pokemon that I absolutely love.
I’m going to use Charmander with me! It’s going to be my Fire-Type for the game! Along with Froakie! I will have a “Mixed Gen” team!
I’m taking Bulbasaur but he’s going in the storage until the post game. LOL!
I’l take anything as long as its in the region. New or old all Kaolos residents are welcome on my team. After I finish the game I may consider sending my Black/White & Pearl/Platinum teams in
The Kanto starter will enjoy itself in the PC box until post-game.
You guys might want to take a look at this review: mentions a “Sea Spirit’s Cave”. New Legendary home?
Z… that is all xD
Its sad to see some people in the “Which Nintendo Franchise should die off” Article say pokemon cause its less creative and useless after gen 2. And I kid you not, someone even said Battlefield is better off then Mario and some other SONY titles. Just wanted to blow off some steam sorry :/
It rebrands itself. Taking upon itself to go to a diffrent region each generation.
Mario for the most part stays in mushroom kingdom x.x
maybe a mermaid mirage pokemon!
If so, Water/Fairy is what the type should be for it lol 😀
It just sounds right, I mean Celebi had ilex forest, it should have it’s own cave, or it could just be a cool name for a place :/
Well we also need to see the roaming legend’s of this region, so I assume maybe 3 Mermaids? Make sense if Dive is back lol And make the hunt unique too.
That’d be cool. I just want new and different whatever they may be
Same here my main brother from another mother 😉
Mega Milotic X?
Where’s the review link?
Refresh my bro, edited it is 😛 Sorry.
I don’t know what it is but the whole goomy line is just amazing to me. I think it’s because I’m so used to these badass dragons that getting a cute one is wonderful.
The Lord High Goomy smiles upon as all 😀
Can someone link me any 4chan pages with any current leaks
OR
an Instagram page with the same information
OR
a compilation of today’s leaks for ol’ Dedennyden?
Thank you to whoever takes the time to do this AND if someone wants my FC, I’ll get that right up in a moment. 😀
https://archive.foolz.us/_/search/tripcode/%21xltmUpewoI/page/1/
Here my little Dedenne https://twitter.com/SleepyJirachi
She has all the good stuff leaked every so often.
Thank you so much!!!
No probs my main bro 😉
😀
YAY DICIE IS BACK
Some new information (that I don’t have pictures for):
>New Move: Venom Drench – Pretty much spits a pile of venom on a poisoned Pokemon and lowers Speed and Sp. Atk
>Almost all reviews were 9/10 or 4.5/5
>Serena/Callum falls in love with you at some point in the story
>Korrina gives you her Lucario that warms up to you
>You can ride Furfrou in Lumiose
>Routes each have their own names
>Nitx, Bug/Dark Bat Discovered
>Glow Punch’s ENG name is Powered-Up Punch
>Mega Gardevoir accidentally popped up in a review, no pics of it
>Crafty Shield is a new move learned by Klefki that is like a Protect for non-damaging moves like Attract
>The starting town isn’t actually Vaniville, and you move to Vaniville after your mum is done with a short tutorial
>Ground/Fairy Pokemon dropped by Kotaku
>70 New Pokemon rumor debunked (Actually about 90)
>Instead of dust clouds in caves and rustling grass, there are new signals in the overworld that replace them. Falling dust in caves and and bushes on routes are the replacements.
>Yveltal is catchable during the main game unlike Kyurem
>Sabyleye possibly has an evolution
>Grass Field and Fog Field are two new weather-like moves
>Make-up can be used in customization
>You can see your Pokemon interact in the overworld at the Daycare
>The Vanillite Taxis can be used to get around Lumiose City
>Some cafes/restaurants do special types of battles, like having to beat an opponent in X turns…because that’s how much time it would take for your meal to cool down and be able to eat, apparently.
“You can see your Pokemon interact in the overworld at the Daycare.”
Gee, I really hope not!
Get the cameras ready with Viola.
HAHAHA oh the lawls…. but hey they have introduced prostitution so you never know lol Making its a game that appeals to the mass age groups.
Why not? I want to watch some Wailord on Skitty action!
LMAO!
Whoever downvoted, is downvoting love.
The amount of things wrong about this sentence could overload a wailord!
As long as wailords a girl, you can watch
Wailord is the man…don’t worry, he is known for being a gentle giant.
http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs32/i/2010/018/f/5/Pokemon___Wailord_X_Skitty_by_YellerCrakka.jpg
It happens…
But I’m a man.
How would a gigantic mammal fit a small daycare center!
If the “fall in love” thing is true i feel like i’ll get jealous with the girl flirts with my actual boyfriend xD
“Serena/Callum falls in love with you at some point in the story”
Oh boy I’m not forever alone anymore!
>Serena/Callum falls in love with you at some point in the story
oh my fucking god, are you kidding me right now?
from this review:
http://multiplayer.it/recensioni/123950-pokemon-x-la-nuova-era-di-pikachu.html
“Among them is of course the “rival”, the character who chooses his first pokémon element opposite to ours, but in this case – twist! – Is a kind of romantic interest, with a report that as the hours pass it becomes something more than just friendship. ”
HOLY SHIT THIS NEWS COULD BE REAL
I won’t be single for long!
canon shipping in pokemon, dear god I can already imagine the porn, eugh
I sent my boyfriend a text saying “I Might Get Another Boyfriend!” lets see how this goes xD
PFFFFTHAHAHHAHAHA!
He might get one too.
He needs to get a 3ds first xD
It’s Yancy/Curtis all over again!
I really wanted more interaction between me and Curtis ;///;
He was pretty cute
SO I have the chance to break a Furforo’s spine in Luminoise City. Hmmmm …
These all sound pretty good. 🙂
This sounds amazing. Especially the 90 new Pokemon part.
Wait, this may explain why Serena loves Ash in the anime lol
I normally don’t ship when it comes to anime. But when I do, I root for Serena x Ash. Stay thirsty my friends.
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Lon Lon ranch?
Yes. That was it. I forgot the name for some reason.
I think The Greatest Pokemon Time Fighter of Los Santos needs a brush up on his geography lol. But on topic, its nice for shippers and Rule34 I guess O.o
Bug/Dark Bat eh? *interest peaked*
I LOVE the fact that your rival falls in love with you. It’s so sweet 🙂
SABLEYE EVO O.O O.O/ <O.OO.O>
“Serena/Callum falls in love with you at some point in the story.”
You never know in the City of Love! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95uNiwotdaI
Quite a lot is true! A review said that Serena/Calem start to really like you! Korrina has 2 Lucarios. We saw Powerd-Up Punch in IGN video! I know we move to Vaniville. You might be right!
She does?!?!?! That’s like, TOO powerful..
She doesn’t use the 2nd one in battle! XD
Oh ok 🙂 Good!
What is this Ground/Fairy Pokemon? That typing is glorious!
Wow it gets rid of fairies weakness. Though you now have a Ice, Water, and grass weakness as well. But you still have two immunities (Electric and Dragon)
Ground isn’t resistant to Steel.
Damn…Oh wow really? Well At least you have coverage. THough in honestly I think Steel/Fairy is the better type combination for a Fairy dual type. Mawile and Klefki are going to be annoying competitively lol
Apparently there is a Ground/Ghost as well according to Kotaku review
“Serena/Callum falls in love with you at some point in the story”
So I found this in case no one saw it:
-like I said incase-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=QWDQX83o22s
Has anyone seen clauncher evolution? Too bad it’s pure water.
Yeah, like several months ago :p
And it evolved
WUT YA MEAN SEVERAL MONTHS AGO? Oh, XD I was talking about the evolution but my iPad glitched out.
I know you were, I was being a smartass :p
In case u missed it
http://images.4chan.org/vp/src/1380930951667.jpg
That lighter blue thing is its head?
yes
It’s like a kingler on steroids joined blue man group
lol 😀
I think you mean the evo, then yes we have 😉
Sorry Dicie, I couldn’t resist 🙂
Well this is great (being sarcastic here): http://n4g.com/news/1367596/pokemon-x-and-y-versions-review-us-gamer
First low review of X and Y, kinda of saddening, but the rest of the 9’s and 10’s will over weigh it hopefully.
What the heck could be missing? They have EVERYTHING I’ve asked for 🙂
Except a Dark Gym
Yeah, except a dark gym. But why is everyone asking for a dark type gym?
Because we haven’t had one before 🙂 That’s my reason
I’ll take that.
Dark deserves no less than the E4?
People always want more :/
-New Pokemon game on DS is out-
“Pokemon is always the same, never new. They need to be daring and take challenges”
-Makes BIG changes to next Pokemon-
“Now Pokemon is Digimon and is ruin forever. Please stop Pokemon, its ruined.”
-Few months later-
OMG this Pokemon game called X and Y is like a dream come true! Reminds me of Pokemon Stadium on the GO!”
Ok I have to do this: Still a Better love story then Twilight. Sorry Twilight fans :/
Nicely put! 😀 I HOPE there’s a love story! ^^
I really hope that they don’t introduce a small amount of Pokemon overall like they said. But since they already got the games early, I guess that’s a disappointment. Thoughts?
I wanted more new too. 🙁
I mean, with this said, the hype meter has really lowered and I hope that these reviews stating this are either lying or exaggerating, but I think both of these options are unlikely because they already got early copies of the game. Sad.
I know. 🙁 It’ll still be fun, but I like whole new pokemon more than the mega evos, not that they aren’t fun either
I 100% agree with you and understand your thinking. Hopefully this doesn’t turn out to be true since they were “review” copies, but then again I could be misinterpreting what that word means in the way it is used,. Just a few more days and we’ll see for ourselves 😀
so did i miss anything over the past two hours or so?
I wonder if the female character can get facial hair too. If so, I might play X version as a female and give her a beard just for the laughs.
Probably not, because it was seen in the character customization for males, the dress icon was blacked out, so it isn’t something that they can use.
Had a feeling we wouldn’t be able to haha, oh well xD
I bet the Female Characters get Make-up!
https://0-media-cdn.foolz.us/ffuuka/board/vp/image/1380/93/1380936653666.jpg that’s so fucking metal
I’m so glad I preordered Pokemon X.
I’m so glad that I’m probably going to get X
Fuckin metal
Didn’t even realize that thing was a claw……
OHHHH God!!!! love this mon……….
But fire/water T-T
T_T
It’s a real bummer it remains pure Water. Was hoping Water/Electric.
We needed Water/fire so bad
source ?
I’m waiting for Skrelp’s evolution…
So am I. The claucher evo is really cool, but it’s just not for me.
I actually really liked the claw design but you know, I could have do with some armor and a helmet to complete it.
It looks completed in it’s own way, the helmet and armor might overwhelm the claw design.
😀
CLAUNCHER JUST EVOLVES STRAIGHT UP AT LVL 37 NO SPECIAL CONDITIONS.
SKRELP’S EVO COMING SOON.
Hes at level 26 I believe..
Perfect, what was skrelp’s level last time known?
It’s officially 27.
Not too bad with lucky egg.
Eh, could be worse.
Yep. 😀
Perfect! Just perfect. Kudos to you! :S
All I’m doing is following Josh’s /vp/ thread and posting whenever he does XD
Link please?
https://archive.foolz.us/_/search/tripcode/%21xltmUpewoI/page/1/
ty.
no problem.
thanks so much!
Please let evolve at the same level!
YES! Josh found a LUCKY EGG! 😀
Zomg i hope he notes where it is!
You’re a bit behind dude haha!
I just started reading more of the thread!
lol 😀