Game Review [Pokemon Sun and Moon]

*This contains translated text from a review article originally in Japanese

This article summarizes reviews of Pokemon Sun and Moon from various web boards and communities. The game has been evaluated according to different aspects such as graphics, features and game difficulty.

Game Review

Pokemon Sun and Moon features an entirely new region, storyline and Pokemon released worldwide on November 18, 2016. This has not been the case for a few of the past releases, which were remakes of older versions of the game.

This review intends to evaluate Pokemon Sun and Moon to help anyone interested in purchasing the game.

Graphics

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The Good

• The game retains the spectacular 3D character designs which are awesome to look at.
• The games’s 3D graphics also improves the experience of adventuring across the Alola region.
• The new ‘rustling grass’ element in the game is also very interesting , along with greater depth in the environment.
• Movement looks very smooth.
  

The Bad

• Characters and objects do not appear as sharp and crisp when zoomed in.
  
• Some of the new Pokemon in the game have unlikable designs.

Game Features

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The Good

• Even beginners will easily get a feel for the game thanks to tutorials.
• Changing the character’s clothes is really fun.
• More multiplayer options are available, so there is more to experience besides single-player content.
• In-game elements that vary in respect to the time of day in the game is interesting.
• Trials are quite challenging since you cannot leave the area until you have completed them. While a little difficult, it provides an thrilling experience.
  

The Bad

• The camera and controls are not that good.
• The action of catching Pokemon seems too elaborate and feels really slow.
• The Rotom Pokédex made opening the menu slower as well.
• There are no Gym Battles anymore, which is a bit disappointing.
  

Feedback from Fans

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While Pokemon Sun and Moon has many differences from previous games in the series, it is well-received by players.

“The game has a very fun and ‘bright’ atmosphere from the very beginning. It didn’t take long for me to be playing for five hours.”

“It’s very amusing! It is! You’ll regret it if you don’t buy one.”

“I think that the story is well-done. It is the best RPG that can appeal to anyone.”

“Compared with previous games such as Pokemon X/Y and OR/AS, this game is made quite nicely, and is also fun for completist players. It is also a good entry point to the series for new players.”

Review Summary

Pokemon Sun and Moon seems to be an ambitious work that meshes new and old features of the game. There are pros and cons, but when you experience its new design and elements, you would somehow agree. One of the best features of the game is the character’s appearance, which is bigger and more realistic than in previous works that started from dot graphics.

The game has an elaborate storyline and seems to relate well with fans of the series. Tutorials seemed to have been improved as well.

Negative impressions on the game, meanwhile, seem to stem from the sentiment of some fans towards more traditional elements that were removed from the game.

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