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
Featured Thread: Canada’s Largest Pokémon Gathering by Freeduck
Rumor that bike nor skates can be used in caves.
Iunno why you’d want to.
It’s not a rumor, there was a pic with a sign that showed a bike and skates with an X in them.
Oh yeah the television signs that don’t logically make sense as they’d need electricity.
Caves suck.
Yup, I guess.
that’s probably the mine…
Skrelp didn’t evolve at level 37! :O
Welcome back to Earth, where have you been.
I was in the bathroom (no kidding)! 😉
XD
Not everyone is stalking vg, Dicie. Stop being a douche.
No, I’m sure the world is.
hey, you were asking questions/saying things everyone else knew already too!
I’m not I’m currently drawing the Goomy line 😛
Cute and pastel lookin’? 😀
Cute yes 🙂 Looks almost like Dream World art the way I drew them XD
Is it really true that dedenne doesn’t evolve?
I believe so. I know sad, isn’t it?
I don’t mean to sound pessimistic, but I saw it coming. It is a Pikachu rip off afterall. Plusle, Minun, Pachirisu, and Emolga don’t evolve either.
Damnit.. he’s the cutest pokemon since ever! Way better than pikachu forsure
Josh is leaving. Won’t be back till like, 9 PM EST tomorrow.
Well, as I am leaving for the night, so is Josh. He states that he has work from 1-9 EST tomorrow so he won’t be on until late but he’ll at least be on for a bit. He is pretty sure that he has Sunday off, so he’ll be on then longer. Goodnight everyone, and here’s hoping for more leaks tomorrow!
gnight dicie
😀 Night!
Dream of a field of frolicking Dedennes.
Or an evolution.
Nickname for Honedge: Zanpakuto
It basically fucking is. Aegislash is like a damn Bankai…
I need a specific one for it though
Zangetsu.
haha amazing lol can i use dat nickname too lol
Dude! I was thinking the same thing! Fits perfectly. However, I’m not using Honedge. I’ve got my Steel and Ghost Pokémon already: Mawile and Chandelure.
With which you have the additional Fairy and Fire types!
Aegislash: Screw this second sword, I’m getting me a shield!
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0804161992/ref=nosim/cheapassgam08-20
Yes. Bought.
haha same here 😉 😀
How is hardcover cheaper?
Amazon. It’s amazing. Also, deals. Also, makes sure I get a hardcover version I don’t trust Gamestop.
I can approve that Amazon is amazing.
i guess wit da paperback its more cuhz da art
protection, less over art, more. Facepalms everywhere!
It’s a discount if you pre-order.
I’ve had that purchased for 3 months!
Got my hard cover copy ordered after seeing it was only 11.99 -18 bucks if you include shipping and tax 😉
I don’t want a guide, I want to go completely blind. A true, Pokemon experience for me. And when I say true Pokemon experience, I mean how it felt to play Red and Blue for the first time. No help or guides, just your smarts and puzzle solving.
WOW the hardcover is cheaper xD i like! I want ;~~;
What do people think of every new Pokemon revealed so far? I like all of them ^^
I’m liking them all so far. Even though some may think otherwise there is one certain 5th Gen Pokemon that almost evryone hates more than the new Pokemon.
Garbodor? I liked him. Only Pokemon I truly despise is Simisear. God his design really grinds my gears. But otherwise, I have never hated a single Pokemon.
I liked Garbodor too. I was talking about Emolga aka the fake Eeveelution.
Yeah, Emolga was pissing me off, but its cute face is too cute to be mad at! XD
i love garbodor just because its shape reminds me of totoro
I’m fine with but Garbador and Vanilluxe. Because I understand the design and the context they were going for. and I think they pulled it off well
I like them aswell hell I used a Vanilluxe. I was talking Emolga because alot of people(myself included) were a bit pissed that it was where a 2nd Eeveelution should’ve been in the Pokedex.
I wouldn’t hate it just because it took a spot for an evolution. Everyone just got an high expection. What it it was one of your favorite standalone mon taking that place. It could had been any other Mon. Just sayin’
I’m liking the all the Pokemon from this gen, there are really none that bother me design wise. The closest would be Binacle, but then it turned into the troll of Kalos with that damn evolution. So I found it hilarious
i don’t like a few, but that’ a given with every generation.. like some, hate some. not very impressed with chesnaught (could be bulkier and furrier :c), delphox looks kinda plain but i guess it’s ok… mostly i don’t like diggersby, binacle and its evolution yes i don’t like them lol, and…litleo/pyroar are kind of weird. but that’s about it so far. realllllly hoping for some more pokes to love. there’s not enough yet 🙁
I do not hate any of them 😀
Nothing that rubs you the wrong way? That’s amazing!
There all cool i love them all if only we can fill in the gaps in the Pokedexes.
Supposedly, Skrelp’s evo’s name is Dragalge (Dragon + Algae).
Not sure if it’s true or not since it came from Zar and there’s been a lot of Zar impersonators lately. Either way, I accept the name! Love it.
Also, same person said they saw an Arcanite. Mega Arcanine confirmed? Oh, yiiiisss!
Whose Zar? Is that Kanpachi, or a different leaker? And, not to ask incessant repetitive questions, but can you link me to the source of these rumors please?
It’s been confirmed that Mega Evolving has high priority, but can Mega Pokémon be switched out in battle?
i don’t think the leaker(s) have tried doing that yet..interesting
Is there any proof that Mega Gardevoir exists?
Reviewer said it. Safe to assume thats all the proof we need
I’m good with that.
any proof for a mega gallade?! it would be weird if gallade didnt get one
those status remind me of rayquaza
cool
Sexy.
Does somebody knows if we are going able to get the other Mega Stones for the Kanto starters that we didn’t chose? I want to chose Squirtle since i’ve never raised one before., but i’m afraid that i can’t get the Charizardnite Y later in-game for my Charizard :S…anyone knows something about this?
Well today the new show Pokemon Get TV starts in many hours:D
I wonder what they will talk about. What is there to talk about? Confirm all the leaks. Discuss more about the X and Y anime?
We won’t know if we watch it:)
I wonder if they will say anything about the leaks or be non-chalant about it. Because its basically all over the internet now lol
If they talk about only one “new” thing, it’ll probably the final evolutions of the Kalos starters.
The show is filmed weeks in advance so they wont have known of the leaks plus the company would never officially acknowledge the leaks as that would promote them.
Huh. So maybe they’ll confirm how eevee evolves into sylveon. And see Mega Sableye. Leaks haven’t talked about those.
Just watch them show a new gameplay trailer with Trevenant (Oorotto’s English name) in it, and STILL not reveal it. I will laugh my heart out if that happens!
So after drawing Phantump a few times I find it extremely cute and will have it and Trevenant on my team 🙂
is there a recap of day 3 josh leaks
I don’t know if anyone has posted this yet but dayum Tyrantrum is slow. ://valhallaxy.tumblr.com/image/63119758626
And that nature doesn’t help either.
He’s very physically defensive.
I was expecting him to be fast and frail.
Like Honedge.
http://th07.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/f/2013/275/6/0/doublade_stats_by_krocf4-d6p0mq4.jpg
This begs to differ, unless your talking special, then he’s frail
Yeah that kinda sucks. But then again, Steel types do have a trait of having high defense but low special defense, with the Magnezone family as an exception.
The Honedge family looks like they’d be fast. But still, dat defense…..
that bubblix looks like spongebob his pet
Does any one have xerneas stats?
Hey PJ/Ozy/everyone else,
I was pretty disappointed to see spoilers for a new Pokemon (the Grass/Ghost one) at the top of the comments when I clicked this article. The article wasn’t marked with spoilers; I’m avoiding the leaks but I still wanted to check out some reviews. I’d appreciate it, and I’m sure others like me would too, if leaks weren’t posted in the comments on posts that aren’t marked as ‘spoilers’.
Thanks
Reviews contain spoilers too. Also, why do you visit the site if you don’t want spoilers? Everything we report on is a spoiler, whether leaked or revealed officialy.
reviews pertain to an opinionated statement of the game, not revelations of new material that arent meant to be shared at the time. rather than talk down on your loyal members DAE, why dont you agree that they are partitally right to state their opinion rather than turn away and put down other members. ( and when i say put down, i mean simply disregard their complaint as if it was nothing)
what you replied basically stated “what this site posts shows everything you dont want to see yet so deal with it or dont come onto the site.”
Not so sure what opinions have to do with this, seeing as I didn’t ‘put down’ the complaint.
There just isn’t much I can do about spoilers. Some people like to be spoiled and that’s why they come to here. If you don’t like spoilers just stay away rom the internet for a few days. I can’t punish people for spoiling, it’s kinda the whole purpose of our site.
Also, you are right about what a review should be. Sadly, most reviews turn out to be spoilerfests, that’s why I don’t ready many of these anymore.
I agree with you. In the “reviews” article, we’re expecting comments about the reviews. I am avoiding spoilers as well and I am not reading comments from the “Where did all the leaks go” article, but we should be able to interact with articles that are supposedly about reviews, which do not reveal any new Pokémon.
http://valhallaxy.tumblr.com/image/63119758626
wait 5 moves
wat
umm.. its trying to learn Return, its not a fifth move…
ooo hahahahhahahaha i totaly forgot that
haha, no worries everyone has those moments xp
No, it’s learning return.
Wait. So Aegislash is the evolved form of Doublade?
Yes It also has two forms but its unknown how it changes between them
Why does Doublade go from two swords back to one in Aegislash?
Why does Magneton go from three magnemite to one giant UFO with three eyes?
That’s cause the Magnemite bodies fuse.
What happened to the second Honedge in Doublade?
Honedge is a wandering spirit that possesses a sword once used by a human. The second sword was just a puppet. Actually, the whole sword and shield aren’t even the Pokémon, it’s the mysterious spirit possessing the weapons that is the Pokémon.
Oh. Now I get it. The second sword on Doublade, the puppet, was replaced by a shield to up the spirit’s defense and the shield is now the puppet.
Have any leakers found a wailord?
Yes but no one has caught one
So did it got scaled down?
we don’t know there hasn’t been an in-game screenshot, we only know its there through the pokedex
Off topic but, if all of the starters from previous generations receive mega evolutions
than I hope to see more type combinations such as Blastoise becoming
water/steel.
Generation2: Meganium grass/fairy, Typhlosion fire/ground.
Generation 5: Serperior grass/dragon, Samurott water/fighting. I know Blastoise was already revealed but if their is another version then it would be possible.
Sadly, Blastoise and Venusaur only get one mega evolution. Yes, I would like to see the others become duel types too.
Definitely earned a spot on my team. http://i.imgur.com/ApFNWvY.jpg
ok, gamefreak turned a snail to a BADASS dragon, i hope its pseudo legendary!