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CD-Action
A good fighting game with solid, original mechanics and impressive visuals. When I tried to come up with some similar titles, I thought of Psychic Force or Senko No Ronde rather than Street Fighter or Mortal Kombat. In other words, it’s a rather niche game that would probably go unnoticed without the Pokémon license. [13/2017, p.58]
85
Nintendo Force Magazine
If you absolutely loved the original and are hungry for more, Pokkén DX won't disappoint. [Issue #30 – November/December 2017, p. 68]
Yes, Pokkén Tournament DX is essentially exactly the same game as the one on the Wii U that came out one and a half years ago. But the five new characters, the new modes and the mobility of the Switch make this a worthy port, not in the least because the fighting system is simply very cool.
2
Tchutucao
Português: Eu adoro pokémon, mas jogar isso foi uma das piores experiências em jogos de luta que já tive. O combate é extremamente duro, não deixando você se mover tão livremente, além da câmera estar fixa no pokémon inimigo, fazendo com que você não consiga mover para as direções que põe nos direcionais. Combos porcamente mal feitos, tirando todo interesse em fazê-los e só jogar apertando qualquer botão no controle, mesmo sendo um jogo de luta, feito para bater e fazer combos legais de serem vistos. Jogo fácil, o que faz com que não perca nenhuma vez enquanto joga, com excessão do Dark Mewtwo, que é feito exatamente pra você perder várias vezes e ficar irritado por simplesmente ser injusto. E a História... Minha nossa, o que foi isso que eu acabei de ver. Tudo bem que a história dos jogos da franquia pokémon não importa muito, com algumas ressalvas de Pokémon Scarlet e Violet e a saga Legends. Tudo é ridículo de repetitivo, você assiste slides de power point passando na tela e luta, slide e luta, slide e luta, e você faz isso quinhentas vezes, porque é a única coisa que você vai fazer O JOGO TODO. Mas isso aqui foi algum tipo de brincadeira de mal gosto, é simplesmente ruim, você só vai ficar apertando o "Plus" do controle, pra simplesmente pular tudo e zerar logo. Não faz nem sentido continuar falando da história, é simplesmente podre. E agora o 100%, caso você vá fazer, (não sei porque você faria isso inclusive). Completar todos os painéis, fazendo coisas muito específicas para pegar as fotos aleatórias dos pokémon fazendo algum movimento, títulos que você também pega em alguns painéis, além de ser "obrigado" a subir o level dos pokémon até o 100, caso queira o título exclusivo daquele seu main pokémon. Mas, sabe como você faz tudo isso? Se matando, porque você faz tudo igual até conseguir as coisas na base da sorte. Nota final: 2 (Injogável) ou (Prefiro levar um tiro no peito) English: I love Pokémon, but playing this was one of the worst fighting game experiences I've ever had. The combat is extremely stiff, not allowing you to move freely, and the camera is fixed on the enemy Pokémon, making it impossible to move in the directions you use the directional pad. The combos are poorly made, taking away all the interest in performing them and just mashing any button on the controller, even though it's a fighting game, made for hitting and performing cool combos. The game is easy, which means you won't lose once while playing, except for Dark Mewtwo, which is designed precisely for you to lose multiple times and get angry because it's simply unfair. And the **** goodness, what did I just see? It's true that the story of the Pokémon franchise games doesn't matter much, with some exceptions for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and the Legends saga.Everything is ridiculously repetitive, you watch PowerPoint slides go by on the screen and fight, slide and fight, slide and fight, and you do this five hundred times, because that's the only thing you'll do THE ENTIRE GAME. But this was some kind of bad joke, it's simply bad, you'll just keep pressing the "Plus" button on the controller to skip everything and finish it quickly. There's no point in continuing to talk about the story, it's simply awful. And now the 100%, in case you're going to do it (I don't know why you would do this anyway). Completing all the panels, doing very specific things to get random photos of Pokémon doing some movement, titles that you also get in some panels, in addition to being "forced" to level up your Pokémon to 100 if you want the exclusive title for your main Pokémon. But, do you know how you do all this? Killing yourself, because you do everything the same way until you get things based on luck. Final score: 2 (Unplayable) or (I'd rather take a bullet in my chest)
9
epicevils
Pokken Tournament DX offers a thrilling blend of fighting game depth and Pokémon flair that keeps both fans and newcomers engaged with its dynamic combat system and polished presentation. The roster is diverse and balanced, allowing for unique strategies and combos that make every match feel fresh and intense. Visually, the game shines with vibrant arenas and fluid animations, capturing the essence of each Pokémon’s personality and moves. Controls are responsive and intuitive on Switch, making it accessible without sacrificing competitive complexity. With solid performance, a welcoming community, and a variety of modes to explore, Pokken Tournament DX stands out as one of the best Pokémon spin-offs and a must-play fighter on the platform. | SCORES: Gameplay: 9.5; Visuals: 9; Music: 8.5; Performance: 9; UI/Accessibility: 8.5; Community Support: 9; Innovation: 8.5 | Final Score: 9.0
10
brinkcale
It's such an interesting and fun eventful game, but forgetting what best combos you've came up with can be quite forgettable.

Pokken Tournament DX

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Sep 22, 2017
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84% Positive
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Sep 18, 2017
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Switch Player
Pokkén Tournament DX is a thoroughly enjoyable experience that undoubtedly deserves your time. The game impressed on every level; the core fighting gameplay is superb and incredibly extensive, the customisation options are truly staggering, and the attention to detail is abundantly clear. Not entirely faultless, but very close to it, this game is the Switch's next must-buy.
Sep 29, 2017
85
NZGamer
If you are weighing up the decision on whether you should buy Pokkén Tournament DX, it’s an easy one to make. Despite its flaws, it’s a fantastic fighting game that is easy to pick up, making it appealing to the casual and hardcore audience alike. Fans of Pokémon would be crazy to overlook it, and fighting game fans should find something unique here.
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Sep 25, 2024
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brinkcale
It's such an interesting and fun eventful game, but forgetting what best combos you've came up with can be quite forgettable.
Aug 10, 2024
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Bryant_7227
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
Oct 12, 2017
80
Gamer.no
New Pokémon, new game modes and a slight graphical touch up have made a decent Wii U title into a fun, addictive and deep fighting game for the Switch.
Sep 18, 2017
80
Twinfinite
Pokken Tournament DX is still one of the most well-executed fighting games that’s able to cater to casual players, while also delivering enough depth and complexity to master for those looking for it. While the bulk of the title hasn’t changed much, it’s the small things that really add up. The expanded roster and improved local play, combined with the game’s existing fantastic gameplay and rewarding sense of progression, makes this the definitive version of Pokken Tournament.
Sep 18, 2017
76
Video Chums
Although it doesn't improve much from the vanilla version, Pokkén Tournament DX is an enjoyable fighter that both Pokémon fans and fighting game fanatics will thoroughly appreciate. Let's just hope Pokkén Tournament 2 includes a story mode.
Sep 18, 2017
75
App Trigger
If you were still playing Pokken Tournament on the Wii U or intend to play competitively, you shouldn’t miss this version’s five new characters and slight tweaks like Daily Challenges and Team Battles. But if your copy of the original was gathering dust, you’re not missing anything more than the equivalent of a DLC patch.
Sep 18, 2017
65
God is a Geek
Pokken is a fighting game that while decent could do with understanding that complexity doesn’t necessarily equal depth.
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Apr 3, 2024
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kenta10
グラフィックが凄い。迫力満点の試合が楽しめる。演出が凄い。60fpsで滑らかな試合が楽しめるのも今作の凄いところ。現時点の話ではありますが、スイッチのポケモンゲームで1番オススメです。
Mar 23, 2024
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ENauru
My boy Chandelure and I absolutely swept the single player mode only to get crushed by the first person I played against online, so all in all, a pretty standard fighting game experience that happens to also feature some of my favorite Pokémon. I only wish there was more personality or stakes to the game, as the “story” mode might as well not exist for how little impact it left on me.
Jan 29, 2022
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Lil_Caucasian
This seems to be a hidden gem of sorts. Not many seem to know about this game, but I think it's a quite competent fighting game experience.
Jan 18, 2018
4
hayley
It feels like there is not much to do in this game, there's no proper story mode just league tournaments which is the only thing you have to work towards as all pokemon are already unlocked at the start. It feels like Bandai are just trying to make every game like Tekken but its just making them boring, for what you can do i don't feel like this is worth £50, only positive i have is that the graphics look really nice.
Jan 4, 2018
4
Wulfky
The game got a small rooster. I'm kinda unsure of the fighting mechanics. At first it is really fun, but after a while it gets really repetitive and not really skill based.
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