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Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky
SummaryPokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky is the newest installment in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon video game series. The game expands on the fun found in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness. Players be a Pokémon and team up with a partner Pokémon. Together the two set out on an adventure ... Read More
Rated E
Rated Efor Everyone

Developer:ChunSoft

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky

Released On: 
Oct 12, 2009
Metascore
54
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Universal Acclaim
9.0
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Metascore
54
8% Positive
2 Reviews
58% Mixed
15 Reviews
35% Negative
9 Reviews
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60
Cubed3
Ultimately, most players are probably still better off sticking to 'purer' roguelikes such as Shiren the Wanderer or standard RPGs such the core Pokemon titles.
User score
Universal Acclaim
9.0
90% Positive
527 Ratings
5% Mixed
29 Ratings
5% Negative
28 Ratings
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Jul 7, 2026
10
SSHvsGaming
What an amazing experience this was. The story is written amazingly. The bond between you and your partner is done well. The ending is so emotional and sad. The gameplay, though it's different from how it is from the mainline game, is designed so great and fun. This game is also one of the best looking DS games to ever release. Both in terms of graphics and definitely in terms of art direction. The soundtrack is so amazing. I can't find any OST that I just dislike. I just love the soundtrack. My only issue of this game is when your partner gets low on health or if you turn corners, your partners will leave you and it gets annoying because you need both you and your partner to stay alive to advance dungeons. This could result into going into battles and dying. But besides that, one of the best games I have ever played. I recommend.
May 11, 2026
10
Morgz12
The Story Line to this game is SURREAL!!!. It’s so engaging and Evil, the plot twists are amazing and this game is one of the greatest Pokemon games to ever been made!!! A MUST PLAY!!
58
Vandal
The game doesn't improve neither enlarges the original game, falling in content repetitiveness quickly, without polishing anyone of the week aspects of the previous games.
50
Everyeye.it
Completely useless for those who have played one of the other 2 versions, quite futile for other players. Just for Pocket Monsters fans.
49
IGN
It feels like the only reason this game has a third version (or a second version for that matter), is because Nintendo knows kids expect it, and will snatch it up. It's a rip off, plain and simple.
40
RPGamer
While Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky makes constant attempts at humor, the efforts mostly fall flat.
40
Modojo
There's barely any new content to sift through in this third chapter, and most of it fails to impress. Nintendo needs to rejuvenate this brand or scuttle it entirely. We're sick of going through dungeons. Show us something new.
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Apr 16, 2026
10
dimerios
I have no words to tell how great this game is music , pixel art , story , game design. Everything you can think of will make your life better in this game this is straight made in heaven its the absolute perfection of video's game and if you think opposite you are wrong we are right because everyrone loves this game (everyrone normal) We have a common sens and We are ascending thanks to this game this game made m'y day , m'y week , m'y months , m'y years , m'y life everything im thinking of has something to do with this game this game is everything , everyone , everywhere , everytime. This is the great MasterPiece humanity will never surpass , The MasterPiece that have been send to us by god to make us intelligente. This is a gift from the sky don't ignore it you will reget it later you need to play it or you will regret it its not to late this MasterPiece is waiting for you .
Feb 21, 2021
7
JetThePokeGuy
I've got to be honest, I love no, ADORE Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky. The game is filled with interesting and compelling characters, with a surprisingly deep and open-ended story. While the story itself has a definitive ending, there are so many elements of the story that are still shrouded in mystery and hasn't been fully explored, this doesn't make the story bad but instead it leaves room for interpretations and theories to explain several plot holes or even explain parts of the story that were already explained thoroughly but can be connected with other parts of the story, making things so much more interesting. But the deep lore isn't the only reason the story is great, the story itself is just so well-written and so wonderful and really sad at certain points. However, this being a Pokemon game hurts more than it helps, as people are less likely to appreciate the story of a Pokemon game as unprofessional critics or people with a prejudice against Pokemon will simply dismiss the story as a basic story for kids. Of course, there are people who aren't so quick to judge, but they will most likely be turned off by the repetitive gameplay. Speaking of which, the gameplay can feel super repetitive and the dungeons being randomly generated can lead to ridiculous and irritating scenarios, dungeon floors can be insanely fast to go through or could take a millennia to traverse; not to mention, some enemies will randomly ambush you, while I'm fine with this, if one of your teammates get ambushed by an enemy, it's really annoying as every turn you move, the camera moves over to your teammate; but the game does require strategy and needs you to preserve max elixirs and restorative items and when to use items that can help you in boss battles, which is nice; oh, and one more thing, the A.I. of your teammates can be stupid at times which will could cost you a reviver seed and that's never fun. So, in conclusion, this game has a wonderful story with rich characters and deep lore, but is held back by it's repetitive gameplay and annoying quirks. If you are considering to play this game and you're a Pokemon fan, then you'll most likely like this game, it borrows a few features from the mainline series so it should feel a little familiar. If you're not a Pokemon fan, then this game might not be for you, however if you are interested then please don't dismiss this game right away, you might end up enjoying this game.
Nov 19, 2025
6
Flantrey
The only thing that made me finished this game is the story. It is SO amazing that it became one of the games that almost made me cry. Aside from that, the gameplay is pretty mid and repetitive.
Feb 6, 2023
4
ZangBang
It barely attempts to improve the terribly repetitive exploration loop with only a few, meagre new features, once again leaving only the survival mechanics and rewarding strategy to engage the player, although the challenge is noticeably less thrilling than the previous game's. The story remains simplistic but improved drastically, as a cast of endearing characters unravels the mysteries behind an artistically vibrant, whimsical world balancing nicely humour, heartfelt emotion and dramatic pathos.
Dec 6, 2018
4
itsamamaluigi
Pretty meh game. The dialog is repetitive and sounds as though a child wrote it. The gameplay is also very repetitive. I got bored really quickly and nothing about the game was even slightly exciting or gripping. I could see it appealing to Pokemon die-hards, especially younger kids, but it's really not worth playing otherwise. Stick to the mainline Pokemon games.
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