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94
It’s simple without being easy, and it’s fun without being frustrating.
90
With next generation touch screen gameplay that works perfectly, an incredibly well created main quest, and a lot of extra Pokemon to catch this is a must for fans of the series and fans of Action RPGs. The use of the DS’ touch screen is unprecedented and has really captured a new form of gameplay. [JPN Import]
90
This game is the best Pokemon spinoff I have ever played, and I dare tread into volatile territory and say this is the best Pokemon game I have ever played. It was fun every step of the way, even if I lost at times. I was always motivated to have “just one more crack" at catching the tricky ones, especially the ones at the Jungle Relic dungeon.
80
It may be no substitute for the real thing, but is by far and away the best stop-gap we’ve seen so far.
80
Pokemon Ranger isn't as deep and involving as the main Pokemon adventures, but as far as spin-offs go this is one of the best. A simple but fun adventure. [Apr 2007, p.85]
80
Pokémon fans will lap it up, but will likely be left craving the more traditional Trainer-based titles when the game comes to a close.
76
An interesting diversion from the usual adventure but it needs a bit more freedom. [May 2007, p.70]
75
Pokemon Ranger has a similar look and feel to all the other lighthearted Pokemon games, but invites you to capture all those critters in a rather exciting new way.
71
It's a meaty, albeit linear, adventure with some cool DS mechanics...it's just nothing earth shattering or classic.
70
Pokemon veterans will also breeze through the comparatively light challenge Ranger provides, but newcomers to the franchise will enjoy the challenge. [Dec. 2006, p.112]
