Amazon Reviews are Tanking for Ultra Sun & Moon

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While many of us have enjoyed our foray back into Alola in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon on the Nintendo 3DS which was released just days ago, not all fans have been happy with their purchase. Japanese gamers who expected more than an end-game scenario and expanded regional Pokédex have taken to Amazon to vent their feelings.

Over 50% of the games’ ratings are currently one–star with many reviewers complaining about the overt similarity between the new releases and the original titles Pokémon Sun & Moon. Games, anime and manga are often taken very seriously by Japanese fans (and not just when there are micro-transactions involved) and missteps by publishers and designers can sometimes prove disastrous. We will monitor the situation and watch if GameFreak offers commentary or an apology (the latter is a very common step to take by Japanese companies).

English-speaking players have also used Amazon to voice their frustrations, but on the US site Pokémon Ultra Sun remains fairly well rated with half of players giving it 5 out of 5 stars.

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402 thoughts on “Amazon Reviews are Tanking for Ultra Sun & Moon”

  1. Ok I think I want to say what I think I want for my team plus items

    -Furball the Incineroar with Incinium Z (♀️)
    -Lola the Lopunny with Normalium Z (♀️)
    -Dusty the Lycanroc with Lycanium Z (♂️)
    -Minty the Dewgong with Waterium Z (♂️)
    -Luna the Shiinotic with Grassnium Z (♀️)
    -Not sure exactly yet, but I will make sure it’s Male (I still am not super happy that Furball was a girl) it also will balance 3 girls and 3 boys

    Know any good Pokémon that could be added that don’t over lap in type?

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  4. So I’ve been taking a break from the main story and spent some time doing Mantine surf and….I love it, the waves at dusk and night just speak to me, a feeling of enigmatic spirit

    And I’m focusing on getting top ranks on the beaches which mean moar BP

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  5. Since Black and White I have bought both versions of Pokémon games, but this is the first time since then that I won’t be. Partially because I’m a college student and I am broke af, but mainly because they’re is not a lot of change to warrant me getting both versions. I really hope GameFreak ends the double version gimmick because they really don’t make significant changes to them to warrant buying both. (Black and White were amazing at this).

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    • There’s no problem with picking both versions up at vastly different times. I did that with most of my games, even ORAS, but then got those dual packs they began offering with Sun and Moon.

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      • Very true, but lately with how busy I am with school I think Ultra Moon will tide me over until Gen 8 comes out. Also I am extremely sad, because I wanted to pre-order the steelbook, but it was sold out, so I opted for just Ultra Moon, and now I find out that it’s back on amazon 🙁 (Maybe I’ll get Ultra Sun later on in life….as a gift….cuz I’m broke)

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  6. I made it to Aether Paradise, but I NEED to stop playing for now since I literally cannot afford procrastinating anymore. I can’t decide if I’m having more fun than when I played Moon a few months ago because honestly, the middle part of this game is nearly identical in every way. When I pick it back up (hopefully late tonight) I’ll be excited to reach the point where the story becomes more unique. I’ve expressed my love for Necrozma before and I can’t wait for those cutscenes…

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  7. Is it sad sometimes I play USUM just to Mantine Surf? Pokémon needs more stuff like this, interacting with the world in a way that is alternative to battling

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  15. I’m planning to use Litten, Rockruff, Wimpod, Stufful, Sandygast, and Morelull on my Ultra Moon run, but I also wanted to include the Electric-type Oricorio or Togedemaru. Thoughts?

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  17. I just finished te main story in US. I expect muuuuch more. Litterally the same game until the altar of the sun. Then just 10 minutes of difference and by the way, is it just me or s/m main story was 10 times darker and better then this?

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  18. Wow I was at the edge of my seat when battling the second totom pokemon. After getting a +1 boost to her stats my noibat survived two aurora beams and surivived with one hp. She then proceeded to wreak both the totom and its ally with air cutter

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  20. Your favorite non legend inherits your favorite legends ability and their secondary type becomes the same as the legends primary type

    How good if your non legendary fave now?

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  21. Still going to be salty about only one (Thank you, Super Waluigi Odessey) answering me earlier about suggesting a 6th Pokémon…

    If you would like to suggest one now here’s my team idea
    “-Furball the Incineroar with Incinium Z (♀️)
    -Lola the Lopunny with Normalium Z (♀️)
    -Dusty the Lycanroc with Lycanium Z (♂️)
    -Minty the Dewgong with Waterium Z (♂️)
    -Luna the Shiinotic with Grassnium Z (♀️)
    -Not sure exactly yet, but I will make sure it’s Male (I still am not super happy that Furball was a girl) it also will balance 3 girls and 3 boys”

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  22. If you were the main character of a show, piece of literature, or video game, what genre would it be?

    Random question to spark convo

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