Pokken Tournament DX
Release Date: September 22, 2017
Fighting, Pokemon, for 2 players, splitscreen, Nintendo exclusive, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
OpenCritic
Pokken Tournament DX is an improved version of the Wii U game Pokken Tournament. In terms of gameplay mechanics, the game in topic is not much different from most popular 3D fighting games. Pokken Tournament DX offers over 20 pokemon from both the old and new installments of the main RPG series. Each of them has its own unique fight style and combo attacks. The game introduces one new pokemon that was not available in its 2016 version, Decidueye.
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Attack of the Fanboy: 4 / 5 by Kyle Hanson
Pokken Tournament DX is the definitive release of Bandai Namco's Pokemon fighter. With more characters, modes, and other features, it enhances and improves on the original in a few key areas. However, it's not a complete overhaul at all, so those who never enjoyed the fighting mechanics will still want to stay away. If you're looking for a solid fighting game on Nintendo Switch though, you can't go wrong here.
DualShockers: 7.5 / 10 by Tomas Franzese
The Joy-Cons themselves can also be uncomfortable to use and take away from "play with anyone, anywhere" vibe that this game has going for it at face value. If you missed Pokkén Tournament on Wii U and are a fan of fighting games, I highly recommend it, as it is easy to get into and brings some interesting changes to genre. That being said, it really isn't worth double-dipping with Pokkén Tournament DX, as this version doesn't add too much to the core experience outside of a couple new fighters.
Nintendo Life: 9 / 10 by Damien McFerran
Taken on its own merits this is comfortably one of the the best fighting games on the Switch right now, and offers surprising depth, stunning presentation, brilliant offline and online multiplayer modes and bags of replayability.
GAMERS Score
Average score from 40 votes. 7 players anticipated the game.
Pokken Tournament DX Description
Pokken Tournament DX for SWITCH is an improved version of the Wii U game Pokken Tournament. The game in question offers over 20 pokemon, including one that was previously unavailable, Decidueye. In addition to that, developers introduced two new game modes, Team Battle and Group Match Mode. The game now also has battle replays system – we can record our matches and publish them online. Pokken Tournament DX makes a good use of Switch’s unique functions and allows playing in both the handheld and stationary modes.
Mechanics
In terms of gameplay mechanics, Pokken Tournament DX for SWITCH is not that different from the most popular 3D fighting games. Battles between two competitors take place on closed arenas. Players choose one of the many available pokemon, among which we will find Lucario, Machamp, Suicune, Gardevoir, Pikachu Gengar, Wavile, Charrizard, or Blaziken. All of them have their own unique fighting style and combo attacks. Moreover, after using a specific combination of buttons we can summon another pokemon for a couple of seconds that will aid us in combat. Creatures like Emolga, Fennekin, Snivy, Frogadier, Eevee, Lapras, or Whimsicott can help us with their powerful one-shot attacks.
Game Modes
We can play against the A.I. or other players through local and online multiplayer.
Technical Aspects
Pokken Tournament DX for SWITCH has high quality and colorful visuals. Both pokemon models and arenas were created with high attention to detail. The game has the same sound effects and soundtrack as the main installments in this jRPG series.
Last updated on July 14, 2017
Pokken Tournament DX Summary
Platforms:
Switch
