Well friends, the final chapter of our Alolan adventure is almost upon us and the final trailer before the release of Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon has arrived.
The review embargo for the games has also been lifted, so here’s what official outlets are saying:
- Nintendo Life 10/10 – “You’d be forgiven for not wanting to jump back into the same world again so soon but, in their own right, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are truly incredible entries to the series that deserve to be sitting amongst the elite Pokémon titles.”
- GameReactor 9/10 – “The story is much more engaging this time around, there’s plenty of call-backs for long-time fans, and the title’s proceed to push the 3DS even further.”
- Gamespot 8/10 – “Though they aren’t very different from their predecessors, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon make enough changes to stand apart as the definitive version of the seventh generation games.”
- EGM 8/10 – “The definitive edition of Pokémon Sun and Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon encapsulate the elements of what made the first set of games great—and also carry forward some of the games’ flaws.”
- TheSixthAxis 8/10 – “Plenty of new features and details will make fans of the franchise very happy and while I still mourn for the DexNav to this day, the new content is well worth becoming Alolan Champion once more.”
- GameXplain ‘Liked-A-Lot’ – “They feel incredibly familiar to those who have traveled to Alola before”
- Famitsu 36/40
Are they hinting at a evolution for Ash’s Rowlet? https://twitter.com/Pokemon/status/930247218455494657
That’d be cool
How so? That’s just a clip from the start of the anime. Plus there was a leak showing Ash next to incineroar and it was still rowlet
What about this hints at an evolution like at all tho
Only that they are giving it attention.
What game were these sites reviewing? I’m baffled at the high scores for such small changes.
I think they’re probably basing it as a stand-alone title for someone buying the first time. For us it might score lower
Destructoid specifically mentioned playing it prior and that the small changes were enough to make the game better
*playing seventh gen prior
Because it’s being reviewed as its own game as it was released as its own game, not as an expansion of an existing title. There’s people who’ve never played the original SuMo so the reviews are far fairer for them too because if they treated it like DLC then people who never played SuMo but are looking to buy USUM wouldn’t get a fair look at how they stand as an experience.
I feel like reviewing USUM as its own game isn’t smart because its not its own game. It’s been marketed as an enhanced Sun and Moon, so the main points of the review for a game like this should always be the differences between these and the originals. The reviews should really question: Was this worth it? Did this need to be made? What are the changes and are they good enough for the consumer to buy again?
It seems from these reviews that most of them think they’re worthy of existing.
Damn, some of these scores are on par with BoTW. That’s impressive
Not at all actually. Game reviews are almost never outside of a 7-10 ratio
Not to take away from the game itself it’s probably good but it’s not a breath of the Wild or Mario Odyssey
Not really? BotW received almost perfect scores from every place.
Oh I honestly expected this. These games look amazing! I can’t wait!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YQkVWhSNCU
Well, now we have an English trailer. It’s not even a minute long though…
Why are game reviews so…. bad
These review scores are makin me all giggly
“there’s plenty of call-backs for long-time fans” ejem probably stuff for only gen 1 ejem
But anyways, just by the reviews I can tell that the game are SM but with improvements and new features, so like, every third version ever, but I’m surprised the scores aren’t a bit higher if it just SM but better, but maybe it’s because it is still too similar to SM lol
I mean it’s mostly gen 1 but there are a FEW nice callbacks to previous gens mainly in the postagame
Like what? 😮
Namely off the top my head Ghetsis makes a comment in which he refers to N
Uh, now it makes me want a Pkm game where N appears again
We all do, but there is a fair amount of references to other games
English version was released revealing some new tutor moves (for example Drain Punch for Incineroar)
It also gets knock off
We do actually know them all from datamining if you wanted to know all.
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Part of me is excited for this game…part of me hopes this is the last third version we ever see. Literally if USUM is the game you wanted to make from the beginning, THEN MAKE IT FROM THE BEGINNING.
The rational part of me agrees with Ultron…the not so rational part wants Ultron to be wrong just to see more of Ultron ranting.
Ultron does enjoy a good rant every now and then. 😉
I don’t care what anyone else says I’m looking forward to playing these games. There’s been so much complaining negativity about them it’s been ridiculous. Do these games not deserve to be respected in their own right as you would Platinum? I’ve seen people saying that you should completely ignore DP because Platinum is the real game of the 3. Should USUM not be treated the same? Or at the very least given the chance? All that said yes I would agree I do hope going forward they drop the 3rd version standard
I find complaining about people complaining about USUM more annoying than people complaining about USUM
It’s kinda oversimplifying the problems people have with it
I find complaining about people complaining about people complaining about USUM more complaining than people complaining about USUM
It’s kinda complaining the problems people have with it
I find it more annoying that people complain about the fact that there’s no Battle Frontier still
Even though it’s sorta clear it’s probably never comin back
Well if we don’t complain how will gamefreak know we still want it? Though clearly they don’t listen to us anyway -eyeroll-
Maybe they’re purposely holding it off cause we’re complaining
After all, nobody complained about team rocket not being around anymore and look what happened
Us: “Please stop with the Gen 1 pandering, Gamefreak!!”
Gamefreak: “Hey, everyone, I heard they want more Gen 1 stuff!!!!!!!!!”
That said, I’m excited for rainbow rocket lol
How I-and most likely Earthen-wish for another Gen 5 miracle.
Okay lemme try
FUCC THE BATTLE FRONTIER NOBODY WANTS IT
Now are we gonna get it if we talk about it like that?
Hopefully!
We gotta
Lol actually fuc the battle Frontier I can’t believe fans want a bunch of filters on the battle tower before actual innovation
;3
Better than what we got really, and seem to be one of the few people who doesn’t want it back so eh.
And if we gte improvement it has to be something better than BF because what we have got so far is eh
I mean it might be because more people don’t mind/like Kanto pandering than people complaining about it and it’s just that we’re unfortunately in a minority but meh whatever
But what if Sinnoh remakes
Remember ORAS?
This time it might be different
I mean
IT BETTER BE
It’s a remake
I’m not saying you HAVE to like USUM. You don’t, but acting like it’s any different from Platinum is crazy. You’ve said yourself that Platinum is one of the greatest games in the series so how is it really any different with USUM? (not saying they’re the greatest tho). I’m not happy that they’re going back to regular 3rd versions either, but we get what we get. you can’t compare USUM to BW2 because they’re very different games that are out to accomplish very different goals. Is USUM the best game in the series? I can’t say that as I have not played it yet and maybe it isn’t in general, but the fact is this is what we got. If you can critique Platinum as if it’s a stand alone game then I think it’s only fair for you to critique USUM as it’s own game too. If you want to throw in things like why wasn’t this in SM and why wasn’t that in SM then I could say the same thing about DPPT. Why wasn’t the BF in DP? Why wasn’t the dex better organized? Why wasn’t the pacing better in DP? If they could put all of that in Platinum then why couldn’t they do that for DP? See it’s the same thing. The only difference it that now we’ve had a taste of the series without regular 3rd versions being around and that in itself is a better deal. Again I want them to get away from 3rd versions too as they’re redundant, but for now we have what we have and we should critique the individual games for what they are rather than constantly comparing them to other games
It’s very different from platinum actually. The issues in Diamond and Pearl are actually fixed. Not really so in USUM.
It’s also two games soo..that leaves a bad taste in my mouth
By your logic, Crystal and Platinum are equally good which is ridiculous
Well done friend for standing up!
There’s just too much negativity towards GF and the Poke games these days.
I too just like yourself give no value to the negativity or negative people anymore.
I’m gonna enjoy the game and appreciate them for what they are!
Only few days left now!
I too give no value to myself
You should value yourself.
You have many good qualities such as your drawing, personality etc
I’m not targetting you with above comment just a general statement :]
lol yes you are
Maybe because I guess you have been quite critical. Sorry fam I should have been less aggressive.
But I’m being serious I’m just tryna do my own thing from now on.
No point getting involved, arguing and being immature.
I hope you enjoy them and if you don’t,I might say but star this was good. I won’t get into heated debates again or I’ll try to be more friendly 🙂
“Heated debates”
lol
Yeah that’s right :]
TIL having no critical thinking is good
Obviously
I’m not so sure about the don’t value the people that aren’t being positive with the game thingy, like, one should acknowledge that people are angry for a reason
Yeah sorry maybe I didn’t pick my words well. What I mean now at least is that I’m not interested in the negativity be that forceful opinions on the game or some of the sly comments people are pulling to try and irritate me. And I’m not referring to star here.
I am looking to be positive and not drag myself into thede immature circles, fights etc
Eh people seem to be complaining because they’re tired of third versions every time a new game comes out that aren’t very different from the main game and because there has been problems with the marketing before so people didn’t really knew what they were getting.
People are allowed to complain. Most of the heavy complainers, like Star and Ultron, are buying the game hence giving it a chance. They’re allowed to express their opinions on the game just as people who praise the game are.
Not saying people can’t complain outright, but they shouldn’t act like USUM are some majorly new upset where it’s never been like this before. People love the old 3rd versions and never complain about them much, but now that we got USUM it’s all this weird negatively as if this has never happened before.
Because the old third versions came out when DLC weren’t common practice and were utilised for games that had more glaring issues then SuMo had. Most of SuMo’s issues could’ve been fixed with a sequel rather than a copy paste.
Also it’s unnecessarily split into 2 when one of the points of past third versions of were to unify the two first versions.
Pokejungle Civil War starts now https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/5eb1cf3a636b6960d52c2c18af26e4277a2183d8e2e36ba9e04a942315d2a1c6.png
Calling it, Persona 5
PUBG does not deserve to be there…sure, it’s a fun game, but it’s literally just a multiplayer battle royale.
Gotta fill that last slot somehow
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But a normie game is needed each year or it’s clearly rigged
Wow Persona 5, didn’t expect that
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If they
somehowwin the award, this song better be playingI imagine either Wake Up Get Up Get Out There or Hoshi To Bokura To will play
Breath of the Wild hands down
Last week I would’ve told you Odyssey but I’ve been getting back into BoTW so I can finally finish the story before the DLC (btw can anyone tell me exactly where Yiga Hideout is? I know it’s in that anyone but I just can’t find the damn thing) and now it hands down deserves the award
What website is this?
Looking forward to Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon! Only 3 more days now!
Looking forward to not being able to play Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon despite it being week long break due to an interview in another state, and visit from extended family for who knows how long-hopefully not during Thanksgiving.
I feel like there are a lot of lurkers on the site. (Nothing wrong with that). I looked at the total number of votes for the current poll on Pokejungle (309 votes). I am estimating that I have only seen like 1/10th of this amount actually posting on the comment section in recent articles.
Wtf wrong with Kyogre and Groudon size?
Nothing you sizist
Gf is like, never consistent with their sizes
At kiawe’s trial. Dont see any improvements so far.
“Ultra” Sun And Moon. A joke.
Eh from the trailers it seems the differences kick off after the story takes off, which should be after Akala. Let’s see
Ok. but it still has changes that happens later on, like most third versions
Inb4 no one challenges your opinion like Stars or Ultrons because they know they can’t rag on you without consequences
I have to agree, third versions are outdated and beyond obsolete. I just hope they used the time this filler bought them to make PokéSwitch even better
Everyone has their right to an opinion, being a mod doesn’t mean I’m always right 🙂
Admittedly there is quite a lot of issues with the games and the actual practice of third games is possibly one of the stupid things I’ve seen
But simply dismissing the games as if they did nothing is a joke in itself.
There needs to be change, but as a standalone game they’re pretty solid
As a standalone game I agree–the reviews speak for themselves.
As a full price improvement over SM? Not by a long shot.
it’s samey till mid Ula Ula
That’s VERY late but still most changes than any third version really
Ugh so I’ll have to play the same game for 60% of the story
Basically it’s QOL, a different climax, and new postgame
Is it already confirmed whether or not USUM is compatible with SuMo via quick link?
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Thats my second choice
I have been blind to the possibilities
Which Unown forms are in this game?
Unown U & R, as well as G and A and Y.
You forgot !
Sorry fam but nah
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#TeamBotw
The true team ?
So are we gonna have a civil war (please say yes)
Maybe
Ya know
The game that’s the Ocarina of Time of this decade
USUM?
um no
What about Forces
They was talking about Ash being in the game ….wat happen with that?
Collect BP and Learn New Moves!
In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon, you can teach your Pokémon moves in exchange for Battle Points—moves they would not be able to learn by leveling up or through any TM. There are places where your Pokémon can learn these moves on each island.
You can earn BP by winning battles in the Alola region’s battle facilities, such as the Battle Royal Dome and the Battle Tree, or by using Mantine Surf from various beaches.
In addition to teaching moves to the Pokémon that travel with you on your journey, you can also teach them to the Legendary Pokémon you’ve caught by passing through an Ultra Wormhole. Come up with your own favorite combination of Pokémon and moves to stand out from the crowd!
Literally everyone including myself forgot battle royale was a thing
For those that have seen the leaks, I know this is a really stupid question but, are the Looker and Anabel missions with the Ultra Beasts still in the game or has that been removed?
gone like the frontier she belonged to
Also, another question. When the Elite Four is rematched, do they have slightly higher levels like they did in Sun and Moon?
yeah it’s about a ten level jump
Okay. Thank you!
And one more final question then I’ll stop. Is Looker still in the game in some capacity? I swear I saw a music file on YouTube that was titled Handsome (which is his Japanese name).
I know he is but where I dunno
I’m watching the GameXplain review. so apparently they fix SOS battle calls to only have the Pokemon call one rather than endless call Pokemon over and over? If that’s the case that may ruin shiny hunting through SOS calls…….
Adrenaline Orbs counter this
Oh so the just one thing only counts if you don’t use the Adrenaline orbs? Because if each new mon only could call one other then that would be problematic
my friend got a shiny through sos in USUM the other day
What Pokemon was it?
Welp, they make make a new shiny hunting method but ruin the other
Nothing new 😛
Yeah that seems about right haha
Though there is a better way to shiny hunt
Two to be specifc
What are they? I know one but not the other.
Samesies!!
The new egg process of gen 7 and spoilery one involving the wormholes
2? I know of one, but the other I’m not so sure.
Just had a nice long sleep.
And I feel fresh as a Feraligatr!
It really makes the world of a difference.
I feel strong, energetic, positive and ready to go!
Where’s my copy of US, I’m fired up!
On a serious note, guys my advice always sleep well it makes such a difference to the quality of your day!
OFC I learnt that the hard way :]
Waiting for my copy of USUM too. Still haven’t gotten a confirmation e-mail from GameStop that it’ll be ready for pick-up in the store on Friday yet. Should hopefully get that either tomorrow or Thursday. For Superstar Saga, the confirmation e-mail came the day before. While for Odyssey, the confirmation e-mail came 4 days before.
Did you pre-order both?
If so which one will you play first?
I’m super excited now can’t wait!
I pre-ordered both. I’m going to play Ultra Moon first. My friend is getting both as well but is going to play though Ultra Sun first, so that we can trade together. I heard Tyrantrum is going to be in the game as a fossil from Tyrunt. He’s my favorite Pokemon of all time. So I can’t wait to use him on my team!
awesomee man you look like you’re ready to go! I might be using a Dragonite!
Dragonite seems like a good choice. I never used one before. The only Psudeo Legendaries I’ve used have been Tyranitar and Kommo-o.
Thanks yeah it’s probably one of my signature mons and it’s really strong!
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So let’s say gen 8 is next year. And also that the next movie has a gen 8 Pokemon. I hope that the gen 8 Pokemon isn’t a mythical. I’m sick of the special guest Pokemon being mythicals. I want them to go back and do a movie where it focuses on a regular Pokemon for once. I liked the Lucario and Zoroark movies a great deal. Sure they both technically had mythical Pokemon in them, but they weren’t the main stars. If the new mythical for this gen is one of the Pokemon in next year’s movie (and we know it will be) I hope the other special Pokemon isn’t a normal more attainable mon. Mythicals are coo, but I’ll never consider using on in my main team.