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.
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i’m throwing a water shuriken to the IGN HQ right now! only a 9.0? & fire emblem is a 9.6? NAAAH WATER SHURIKEN. it´s super effective! ign fainted…
9.0 is nothing to go throwing water shurikens about….and at least IGN provided a valid reason…that being the story. So i think if the story isn’t great and it still got a 9.0 then the rest of this game must be pretty fantastic so im really happy with a 9.0
Story shouldn’t be a valid point for a Pokemon game….sooo yeah…water shuriken on its way 😀
My point is that had it been any other game…a lackluster story would have made it struggle to get over a 7…yet XY got a 9. That to me speaks volumes.
understood, fellow ninja! 😀
Urgh the graphics are sooooooo amazing, definitely a big positive that the reviewers will talk about
has there been leaks on skrelps and claunchers evo?
Not yet if im correct
Strangely not yet…. it’s possible they may be trade evolutions hence why were struggling to see them. No doubt a trainer will have one soon though so id oubt it will be much linger. Ig gym 7 turns out to be poison there is a chance for skrelp’s evo there.
can i see a pic of fletchling’s 2nd stage evo plz??!! thx
here u go. XD
wonder if noivern is gonna have a pre evo??
SO i just woke up and im trying to catch up. The only new pokemon review since about last night is the 2 grass/ghost pokemon?
Love that creepy pokedex entry btw x3
And Bergmite…new ice type
Oops i forgot about him for a second. Well alright then.
http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/3033/ea47.png
Here’s the complete list of everything so far.
So how many new Pokemon in total?
80 including mega evolutions
Hmm so far so good:)
Here’s Polygon’s review: http://www.polygon.com/2013/10/4/4800980/Pokemon-x-and-pokemon-y-review (9.5/10)
Eagerly awaiting Skrelp and Clauncher evos! I hope they are sweet! And for clauncher to be water/fire type :3
Water/Fire would def. be a first but will these two elements ever be joined?
Well we’ve had ground and flying types and those are opposites kind of! And I don’t know if they ever will. It would either be clauncher or a fire newt or something.
Flying and fighting joined and gave us Hawlucha, (I’m gonna call my Hawlucha “El Fuerte” like the street fighter character)
They are not being revealed make me think if there’s kind of tradevo thing going on.
That’s probably what’s happening. The trade evolution pairs of this gen haven’t been revealed yet and seeing as how they’re counterparts and we haven’t seen their evolutions, I think it’s safe to say they evolve by trade.
Pokemon + Monster hunter=BEST GAME EVER!
This is gonna feel like the longest week EVER!
omg i will totally win a bet against my friend he said nba2k14 would get better meatcritic score i think not
Easy money. Your friend must not have a broad libary of Video games no offence.
Looking for leaked Pokemon and I find this,
http://www.3dsbuzz.com/data/avatars/l/1/1982.jpg?1380352238
Mufasaaaaa
Dude…
Pyroar trainers must Be prepared.
Funnny. I forgot about Pyroar.
When you realize Luxray has Rivalry.
when you realize that a lion king pokemon game is just around the corner
Has anyone been streaming the game lately/does anyone have a video of the last stream because I never saw it
I heard he surrender the game as well.
euro gamer review
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-10-04-pokemon-x-and-y-review
you get a parlour…….. so that sound cool
another 9/10, good, good…but hmmm… if i don’t start seeing 10/10’s, i’ll send Greninja on a killing spree!
It’s because the lack of the story and not using 3D in the overworld! All reviewers aggreed on the above!
Well, the only thing IGN gives a minus for is “Brainless AIs”
I just want to send Greninja on a killing spree mate! ahah
Btw Gadgetshow and pocketgamer gave 10/10 and 5/5 respectively
Nice, he was getting mad, dude!
If Zangoose and Seviper were in the same horde (which is interesting because they were version exclusive in Gen III), then does that mean Mawile and Sableye will be catchable in the same game too?
Could be. It would be interesting if you can only catch one in the horde battle but not in single battle. Not sure how that works though x.x
Guys is it too late to realize that the green patch on its body is its eye. I wasn’t able to see it until I cover up the nostril.. It look alien but I still love it. <3
are you sure that’s an eye? I thought it was a cheek like pikachu’s
The evolution’s eyes are the same green colour, so yes.
What pokémon are you talking about?
Goomy
Right. Yeah, they’re eyes.
The fact that reviewers are not complaining about the lack of new pokemon is good, right?
Yup! It’s definitely heartening to hear. I was worried for a while but these reviews I believe are dispelling my fears.
There are already plenty of awesome new pokemon to use though.
It seems like a handful of reviewers haven’t really played the last couple games though… ign said guaranteed 50+ … but that’s not really reassuring
Still no ground types guys…. “Sigh”
Maybe they are saving them for the legendary trio!
Oh yeah! Now were talking man!
We should just hope Kotaku’s Patricia doesn’t lie
What’s kotaku’s Patricia?
A Kotaku.com’s reviewer said there’re Ground/Ghost and Ground/Fairy Pokemon. See for yourself
http://kotaku.com/pokemon-x-and-y-is-everything-you-wanted-pokemon-to-be-1441044517
Wow… If that’s true I am putting one of them o n my team… Actually no. Wait, yes. Ugh… Don’t know what to do!
Hahaha just wait until it’s revealed, we won’t know how good the Pokemon are
pocket gamer gave 10/10. http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/3DS/Pokemon+X+%2F+Pokemon+Y/review.asp?c=54257
I now officially love pocketgamer.co
Where’s the score?
Down below the page. You can see a number 10 in a blue icon.
aaah I see, it’s quite abstract so I didn’t see it well hahaha. Btw I just know from here that EXP Share is no longer a held item but an item with a switch.. Good then
http://images.4chan.org/vp/src/1380902816910.jpg
What are the gym types so far? And can you link me to the source, I switched PCs and lost it.
Bug, Rock , Fighting, Grass, Electric, Fairy
http://www.serebiiforums.com/showthread.php?594378-Dex-Speculation-Discussion-Thread/page3132
Looks like no dark gym. The ONE thing I wanted from this generation. This is discrimination to dark types. Maybe ANOTHER Dark elite four but their rooms aren’t as exciting as gyms. Sorry if I complain about this a lot
Here are some reviews. (warning: music ahead) http://kalos-pkmnacademy.tumblr.com/post/63088327410/pokemon-xy-scores-and-review-master-post
Now we wait for.. ahem, Gamespot’s “review”
What does delphox say? XD sorry just joking 😛
URSAring, ring, ring, ring!
And the Seal goes SEEL SEEL SEEL
Mega lol
Watch,watch, watchhog
Frac, Frac, Frac, Frac, Frac, Frac, Frac, Fraxure!
The Froakie goes croak!
any body know what is that pokeball on delfox waist?
I cant see it, i think you are mixing the colors
no iam not
look at the right
im not
I’m just waiting for gamespot to give it a 7 (or lower). That site has lost all credibility
agreed
Waiting for those 10’s! My Greninja is not amused!
But nothing is perfect.
except dae
dae?
You’re new here
pretty much…
Ok so let me explain him, Dae which is short form of Daedardus is one of the gym leaders here. He is considered to be definition of perfect and that’s no lie. He is so amazing and he is good at stealing hearts away. He is basically what every girl dream. He is… oh.. he is… nevermind. Dae can’t be explained, he has to be experienced.
Nice effort but hmm, i don’t get it. It’s ok
Yeah, can someone explain this?
Well, the “stupid” A.I. makes it a 9 for almost everyone. Intelligent, switching opponents would have made this perfect (I guess)
It is perfect, don’t worry!