Pokemon Battle Trozei

There’s definitely a nice element of exploration and collection to be had, as befits a Pokémon game, and like all good puzzle games its mechanics are welcoming, with increasing levels of depth as you gain a better understanding. Admittedly it’s never going to set the world on fire, but it’s not intended to, offering instead a relatively cheap portable gaming experience that’s a perfect fit for the device and for a large proportion of its owners.

Pokemon Battle Trozei is fun while it lasts, but the lack of depth will ensure that it won't last long. If you're a huge Pokemon fan you may enjoy the ability to catch all 718 on pure principle, but puzzle enthusiasts should look elsewhere for a long-term solution. It's simply not as good as its predecessor, so those who are looking at getting back into the Trozei universe should proceed with caution.

Pokemon Battle Trozei doesn’t use Pokemon as window dressing alone. The standard match-three gameplay is layered with strategy that uses to the main series’ established rock-paper-scissor combat system, but the UI’s lack of information leaves those without an encyclopedic knowledge of Pokemon games at a disadvantage.