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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OLD THREAD WORKS!!!
we’re staying on this one!
ok:) mee too then
I’m not going back there 🙁 The lag was painful
Rate My Team: Delphox , Gengar , Goomy , Hawlucha , Pumpkin evo , and Aromatisse
Lets see…
Fire/psychic
Ghost/Poison
Dragon
Fighting/Flying
Ghost/grass
Fairy
You’ll be facing problems against ghosts and darks for sure
and it seems blended yet erratic
Not the team i’d build but I’m no criticizer
Dark types are something I would worry about with a fairy type… :p. Ghosts are to be the issue it would seem
There’s a Jack-o-lantern Pokemon now! And Phantump is Orotto’s pre-evolution! AAH!
Pumpkaboo’s evo?
No, they are separate. One is #61 and the other #63. So I assume each evolves once.
Where could I find pumpkaboo
These guys seem to be our new bellsprout and oddish, except for the version exclusiveness, I think. Both due to them being ghost/grass types.
Do you know which one is in which game? I would be angry if Orotto was Y exclusive.
They aren’t exclusive! The same guy caught both of them.
Oh! Well, that’s great news.
The guy thinks maybe one is more common in one version than the other. Maybe.
So maybe Shuppet/Duskull of this gen?
That, I can live with. Hunting for hours in the same route is nothing compared to trading.
Is there any fairy type mega evos other than mawwile
Where are these so called jack o lantern pokemon and oorotto
Pumpkabo: http://th02.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/f/2013/277/7/e/pumpkaboo_by_qvi-d6p5u1u.jpg
Phantump: http://instagram.com/p/fDEwdMqYUG/#
Why is Pumkaboo linked to a DeviantArt page? Does that mean its fake? And is Josh still leaking? If so, what has he leaked?
Pumkaboo isn’t fake, there are other images down below in plenty of screens, it’s definitely real.
Is it just me or does something feel fishy about pumkaboo… it doesn’t real seem professional like most pokemon designs
It’s just you. It’s definitely real!
Is pumkaboo pink or orange?? i can never tell with the quality of these scans
Aww cute ghost types!! And is it me or does the thing on pumpkaboo’s head kinda look like a cat thing? It would fit with a halloween theme I guess
Can I get a phantump link please?
Maybe Bannete found the child it was searching for and that’s how Phantump was created.
What a cute little ghost type… disturbing description though http://images.4chan.org/vp/src/1380895475111.png
It looks like it could be Oorotto’s pre-evo!
It’s so cool! makes me want oorotto now
Can I get a diggersby link please? (Im sorry my brother wants to catch up on all the news)
I wish my brothers would get excited for the news….
The Middle is super critical about the looks
and the youngest…is young but will make a great trainer someday
My bro just wants to know because I talk abut it non stop
Has anyone seen Noivern’s pre evolutions? (If it has any).
Not as of yet.
Noivern will be the new druddigon
Yeah, I’m thinking the same.
Man, I hated druddigon
Noivern still have a chance (Pokedex still doesn’t have a pokemon before it :p)
Just wondering for everyone following the leaks, is there any confirmation of a second eeveelution? pictures or just anecdotal evidence?
noo, I don’t think so
No second eeveelution. In the pokedex, after the 8 eeveelutions, there’s Emolga.
There’s still hope, we have yet to see the national dex.
OMG! I wonder if they squeezed a single stage pokémon after the eevolutions on purpose… Mega Trollfreak!!
Unfortunately not. But the good news is Sliggoo still has hope <3
There were 9 dex slots following Eevee, so it seemed likely. But Emolga is in the last slot, so at this point, probably not. Unless something post game/National Dex appears 🙁
Aww that’s upsetting but hopefully something does come in the national dex. it doesn’t make any sense to only have one eeveelution this gen and usually pokemon makes sense
I guess they are making up for eevee having 3 evolutions the first time around…
There isn’t going to be one Emolga took the spot.
Then i guess Sylveon will be the only eeveelution that isn’t weak to another eeveelution
Jolteon says hi.
fairy isn’t weak to electric though
No, he means that Jolteon isn’t weak to another eeveelution either. Leafeon does resist it though.
“the only eeveelution that isn’t weak to another eeveelution”
Jolteon isn’t weak to any other eeveelution.
oh akward sorry 🙂 clearly interpreted that wrong.
Yeah, and Electric isn’t weak to Fire, Water, Psiquic, Dark, Grass or Ice.
See ya! keep the leaks warm for me!
Will do “Holds a lit flame to the screen”!
Ok so 61 new Pokemon confirmed/leaked so far. If we assume evolutions for skrelp, clauncher, and punkaboo, plus the z legendary and maybe a legendary trio, we have 68.
Plus a possible Goomy and Pumpkaboo evo. And there ought to be more new pokémon.
GOOOOOOOOMY! Its my favorite
AND STILL NO GROUND TYPES
What does a ground type master need to do to get some answers
In case my point isn’t clear, I’m super in to Ground types
Is diggersby not part ground? Either way, I agree that’s it’s pretty light on ground…bug, ice, and poison, too.
I haven’t seen hide or hair of that suped up Hare,
Haven’t even seen any other screen shots other then the close up
Ah…that’s disappointing…it’s what, the first non-starter in the pokedex? Could none of the people who have the game just keep a bunnelby in their party and evolve it? Lazy! ha ha
Much like when gen 4 showed no love to fire-type pokémon…
Including probable evolutions for Pokemon leaked, we’re on 65 new Pokemon. But we still have a decent portion of the mountain dex left and legendaries to come, so I’m thinking by the end of this we’ll be over 70. The 70 thing is from a rumour list that has already been disproven. The estimated 89 new Pokemon from the XY code honestly seems realistic at this point. (Image was totally stolen off 4chan, I don’t have the patience to list them)
http://images.4chan.org/vp/src/1380849356353.jpg
and this is how we lose our keys
i love klefki so much
haahahaha ……. that looks so weird (I’ve got nothing against item pokemon…….It just looks so unateral.)
Kefka is that you?
Everyone has seen this right? http://valhallaxy.tumblr.com/image/63072973704
yea couple hours ago thx anyways!
It was just me who hadn’t I guess.
Yes. Thought it was fake for a while since its body type looks like Chespin’s final evo.
Who’s picking this beast? http://valhallaxy.tumblr.com/image/63048636882
i am
Dis guy right here!
I am dammit!!
YAY! Go team Chespin!
I’m deifnitely earming to him a bit more, but it’s not enough to remove the love for Froakie’s line in my heart.
Seriously though the Froakie line is the best. It reminds me a lot of the Torhic line. Middle form is just the most awesome thing ever, the final evo is really cool but the design around the head is a bit meh to me.
I didn’t like the tongue at first but now I think it’s really original!
Meeeeee
Viva chespiñata!
Im back with one simple question. Does hawlucha have an open spotin the pokedex after it? (He says hopefully)
Yay another ice type!~ http://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/spoilers-pok%C3%A9mon-xy-leaks-discussion-no-giant-pictures.3489007/page-65
Snorunt…first thing that came into my head
Mite…”might” it have some bug typing later, I wonder?
maybe it will be like joltic and turn into a spider/tarantula
don’t count on it
i think it could be more along the lines of stalagmites
Another Pokemon, on track for 70+ new Pokemon
The must have all been in the mountain region. lol
I love it already
Finnaly some ice-type love!
I love it! For some reason xD
Cute as it may be, It’s a threat to my Pokemon!
Still no ground types though 🙁
Yeah…
My first was a Little Rhyhorn
and now he’s a monstrously powerful powerhouse Rhyperior!
I’ve caught and used every Ground type there is
Even have level 100 sandy wormadams and stunfisks and a Nincada
really? You’re like a ground type master 😀
Uh ya think!
hence the Earthen Warrior screenname and Rhyperior pic?
But despite my affiliation i also specialized in Fighting types for a while
I specialize in grass types.
you and i are enemies now!
OMG! It is so freaking heavy!
WE still seem to be extremely sorely lacing in some types, so I’m definitely thinking the 70 is total rubbish. But I am a little concerned. I’d like there to be at least the same amount of new as there were in Johto.
Don’t worry we will have plenty ^-^
How do u know?
Anyone know whether Hawlucha is capable for an evo?
I really hope there is because it seems incomplete … but someone made the good observation that the picks of Hawlucha have really high level (60+). But it still could have a trade or item evo or something a lot of levels won’t give it.
No it can not evolve
Im back. What did i miss?
http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/3047/u09b.png
What we have so far.
You’re now missing Bergmite!
http://i.imgur.com/VedV1VR.jpg
Yeh, I didn’t make it, and i think it was last updated just before the little critter was revealed.
how many pokes not including megas
I count 62 including Bergmite.
Yep, and if we want to assume evolution for Skrelp, Clauncher, Pumpkaboo, and Bergmite, we have 66. Add the Z legendary, a possible legendary trio and a 600 BST mew-esque Pokemon and we have 71.
has a carbink evo been ruled out yet?
Bad luck burgmite.
Cute. I love it.
Also, Klefki is Fairy/Steel? I am decidedly curious. If it gets an evo I might take it. I like the design and I like the type!
EDIT: Although Floette is also really cool. I’m definitely torn on my Fairy.
yeah i’m thinking that might be my fairy type
It does not get an evolution according to some people, but I will hold strong to my faith for my BOO BOO KEYS
Thankks for this! there were actually so many new pokes i didn’t know about until seeing this!
‘The game is focused on the players researching “Mega Evolution,”‘
Oh shit, really? 🙁 I know I’m in the minority here but I really couldn’t give a Rattata’s ass about Mega Evolution. I was so hoping this was something optional I could avoid in game or at least not have to do much of, like the Rotational Battles.
Well the game’s about the bond with Pokemon, Megas are the outcome
I’m thrilled about bonding with Pokemon, e.g. through Amie, I just really don’t like Mega Evolution. I’m sad that apparently the story mode revolves around it, or at least so says that Mashable review.
well the story mode has never been especially taxing so i’m sure you won’t have to spend too much time with mega evolutions if you don’t like them
Haha, I really hope so :/ I just imagined how I’d have felt 2 years ago if someone had told me that BW’s story line is focused on Musicals…