Pokemon Moon

Pokémon Sun and Moon's trek through Alola is the most engaging campaign the series has offered in a long time. Not everything on Sun and Moon's plate is perfect – Z-Moves feel underwhelming, and you're still going to commit the overwhelming majority of the Pokémon you catch to PC Box Hell – but this is one tropical getaway that's worth every penny.

A comfort blanket of a game that appeals if you’ve played none or all of the series’ entries. Sun and Moon’s mix of classic callbacks and cheerful changes are super-effective.

Pokémon's 20th anniversary year has been all about celebrating what's great about the series, but the newest pair of games prove that the series is ready and able to make big changes without sacrificing that original spirit. Without the heaps of content of series-defining entries like Red, Silver and X, Sun and Moon don't quite stand as endlessly replayable classics, but they're a wonderful testament to why Pokémon is still so special all these years later.

Gen VII is only let down by a tendency to drag its feet with unnecessary dialog, animations, and tutorials, a situation compounded by the repetitive Z-Moves and the sometimes grueling SOS Battles. At this point, Game Freak knows how to make an excellent game and always goes above and beyond in making a truly expansive sequel. Now it just needs to create more fluid experiences overall.

However, now that I’ve played Pokémon Sun and Moon I feel as though they’re the first true sequel in the series. They take the same idea of being a young Pokémon trainer on their first journey and put a unique spin on it that stays true enough to the successful Pokémon formula that it doesn’t feel gimmicky. For those that love Pokémon, Sun and Moon is the best Pokémon adventure to date.

Pokemon Sun and Moon challenged me to try the franchise’s formula in a brand new way, and despite my reservations the games came through in a big way. Trials are a fantastic alternative to Gyms, the Z-Moves are flashy and powerful if also lacking in strategic risk, and the world of Alola is bright and colorful. There are a few odd nitpicks to throw at the two games, but it’s hard to argue that Pokemon Sun and Moon is the best thing to happen to Pokemon in years.

While this is a pretty great RPG, it’s still not for everyone. The combat has some depth to it, but it can eventually get old, and the main formula has and doesn’t change much at all in the grand scheme of things. If you weren’t a fan of Pokémon games before, this one will probably not change your mind, but any RPG fan and Pokémon player will have a pretty fun time exploring the Aloha Region, and the improvements to the quality of life make it a fun, simple, and pretty enjoyable Pokémon experience that can easily last players a good 30 hours.

With a zest for life and a fresh impression, Pokemon Sun and Moon feels like a new introduction to the series, and not a weary inclusion to simply capitalize on the brand. Whether you are devout follower, a jaded former trainer, or a fledgling enthusiast, now is the perfect time to embrace the Pokemon splendor, pause the real world, and take a paradise vacation to the Alola region.

After 20 years of slow but steady evolution, Pokemon gets a bit of a reinvention in Sun and Moon. An engrossing and rich new region makes the Alola journey — along with all the changes Sun and Moon make to the existing formula — enjoyable throughout the main adventure, and small interface and variety of upgrades along the way make a few of the things that stayed the same feel better than before.

They stop Pokemon Sun/Moon from being everything that they could have been, and that, more than anything else, is the biggest disappointment here- not the games themselves, because they are excellent, and will probably go down as one of the best entries in the series, but that they stumbled, and didn’t achieve their full potential. Pokemon Sun/Moon deliver what might be the best game the franchise has had in 20 years, but incredibly enough, and in true Pokemon fashion, they manage to disappoint along the way nonetheless.

Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon are both fantastic additions to the series’ 20th anniversary. With an inspired new generation of Pokémon and a ton of variation, Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon are the freshest take on a tried-and-true series. However, just like a vacation, most changes are ones I hope are temporary — I’ll be happy to return to the formula again next year.

The visual overhaul makes this the best looking Pokémon yet. Naturally, the amount of Pokémon on offer is almost insurmountable and will have you catching them all for quite a while, but be aware, they are a needy lot.

For better and worse, Sun and Moon is essentially the same Pokemon experience that comes out every few years, just with enhancements to make it feel more modern. But this an entry that should appeal to more than just the series' devoted fanbase who'll notice those details. For players who have loved or been interested in the franchise before, but who felt that the growing roster and feature set made it too unapproachable, Sun and Moon is like meeting a long-lost friend again.

Sun and Moon may just be another iteration of the Pokemon formula, but it's the best we've seen so far. So many subtle quality-of-life changes, as well as tweaks to old features and helpful new features add up to make Pokemon's final hurrah on the 3DS one to remember. Just don't go expecting anything fantastic out of the story.

Pokémon has been a classic series for twenty years and with 2016 being its 20th, Pokémon Sun and Moon is a perfect way to celebrate such a milestone. It still holds all the charm and fun from the original titles yet creates an entire new world to explore. It’s a must-have for fans and a worthy place to begin for newcomers. The future of the Pokémon series shines bright like Pokémon Sun and beautiful like Pokémon Moon.

A couple technical issues aside, Sun/Moon might be the best Pokémon game yet. It freshens up a formula some of us PokéManics might not have realized was growing stale until now. Trials and Grand Trials provide variations on familiar gameplay, and the removal of HMs and telling players how effective their moves are rejuvenates battling.

Sun & Moon feels significantly different from previous Pokémon games. X & Y may have marked the series’ biggest visual change, but Sun & Moon shows Game Freak is willing to re-examine Pokémon’s tenured mechanics in order to improve the game. Sun & Moon is still Pokémon, but it showcases some of the biggest changes the series has ever seen – and that’s a good thing.

But for every issue I found with Pokemon Moon, whether it was an old problem that just caught up with the series or something new -- I found solace in the indomitable likability of a cast member, or the thrill of finding another party member that I would battle with for years to come. I'm already seeing myself playing for several hundred hours before the end of 2016, and I haven't even fully experienced all of the online features yet. Such is the power of Pokemon, and I hope we get to see Alola's influences linger as Game Freak gears up for its next adventure.

Pokemon Sun and Moon are a fantastic new addition to the storied franchise. They make improvements in a ton of key areas, shaping the experience so that it is more fun, less frustrating, and just overall more enjoyable. The new mechanics, such as Z-Moves, range from good to great, but the lack of some older features might annoy a few players. There are alternatives though, so this is still a top notch entry, even for longtime fans.

Aside from some disappointing story elements and frame rate dips in battles, Sun and Moon encapsulate 20 years of series strengths and introduce enough freshness to keep the series running strong. Those looking for a new Pokémon adventure will undoubtedly find a lot to love in this excellent addition to the Nintendo 3DS library.

Simply put, Sun and Moon are best Pokémon games that Game Freak has ever produced. Poké Pelago, the side quests, the absolutely stunning nature of the presentation, it's all a sheer joy from start to finish. Game Freak hasn't missed a beat and has managed to carefully balance the inclusion of new mechanics without totally ruining things for the most hardcore fans. It's got content coming out of its ears, a much more interesting story, and rewards exploration in a way no other title in the series has. Whether you're a Pokémon fan new or old, this is an absolutely essential purchase.

Both a spectacular jump-on point for newcomers and a strong entry for series veterans, Pokémon Sun and Moon is everything you’d expect, and maybe even a little more. I’m happy to say that, even 20 years after it’s inception, Pokémon remains one of the best RPG series’ out there.

Pokemon Sun and Moon is another winning adventure with good ideas and oodles of charm, but a focus on making everything easier just robs the game of any real challenge or tension.

It managed it while also making this look as good as possible, even on the ageing hardware of the original models of 3DS without sacrificing any more performance than could be afforded without it becoming a mess to work through. This can only make fans even more eager to see how Game Freak will top that once again next time. Until that day, Pokémon Sun and Moon are the best way to play a Pokémon adventure today.

Pokémon Sun & Moon are undeniably a superior evolution to previous Pokémon games overall. It’s a little too much to handle for the 3DS at times, and steps away from certain innovative features, but the fact that the series has changed itself some much 20 years after its debut is as refreshing as sipping the water from a freshly opened coconut. If you can avoid any spoilers, difficult as that may be, Pokémon Sun & Moon eclipse all expectations.

Sun and Moon offers a truly great evolution of Red, Blue and Yellow. Everything has been changed to offer something new, different, but yet it still manages to remain familiar, and be it the story, visual style, setting, creatures, combat, or even the fan service, this game delves deeper into the RPG genre and it's better for the shift. It works flawlessly for both people knew to the franchise, as well as those playing for more than a decade.

We’re trying to avoid spoiling too many secrets here, because Sun and Moon are absolutely bursting with them, and purely in terms of value for money the games are off the scale. It’s rare that a sequel in a long-running series can please both veterans and newcomers in equal measure, but Sun and Moon achieve that balance almost perfectly.

Be you an adult or child, Pokémon Sun & Moon is still the ultimate RPG; the surface adventure is wonderful and engaging, but beneath the surface is still a wildly complex body of systems that allow the game to expand and support deep strategic play. That’s the power of Pokémon, it’s a game that everybody could, and probably should, enjoy.

Overall, Pokemon Sun and Moon take two generational steps forward, but also take one step back. Small new intricacies like battle enhancements and a refined presentation vastly improve the moment-to-moment experience of playing Pokemon. However, a sparse catalog of new Pokemon, shallow end game, and lack of launch Pokemon Bank support hold the titles back from being truly exceptional.

Overall, Pokemon Sun and Moon take two generational steps forward, but also take one step back. Small new intricacies like battle enhancements and a refined presentation vastly improve the moment-to-moment experience of playing Pokemon. However, a sparse catalog of new Pokemon, shallow end game, and lack of launch Pokemon Bank support hold the titles back from being truly exceptional.

A nivel jugable, nos encontramos con mecánicas de sobra conocidas en la saga, pero con nuevos elementos y sistemas que constituyen un agradable y necesario salto en la dificultad y que lo hacen más desafiante, mucho más rolero y complejo. Por último, podemos decir sin dudas que nos encontramos ante un título que no defraudará, ya que contamos con durabilidad, rejugabilidad y un apartado técnico bueno que serán del agrado de la mayoría del público.

Pokémon Sol y Luna tienen todo lo que un amante de la saga puede desear de un juego. Unas 40 horas de una historia que es mucho mejor que la de cualquier otra entrega de la saga, y una séptima generación que cuenta con muchísimos modos para poder jugar sin parar en ningún momento. Originales, pero recuperando la esencia que todos amamos.

Sol y Luna lo cambia todo sin que cambie realmente nada: una paradoja que resume en realidad estos 20 años de Pokémon. Es un título que evoluciona en todas sus parcelas, pero que al mismo tiempo se mantiene fiel a sus principios. Audiovisualmente espectacular, narrativamente interesante y jugablemente interminable: así es un videojuego apto para novatos, pero también recomendable para los más expertos.

Sin necesidad de alterar en lo fundamental la exitosa fórmula, esta nueva aventura se siente fresca y novedosa, y solo su baja dificultad nos ha impedido que podamos disfrutar con más intensidad de su interesante propuesta. Una saga icónica dentro y fuera del mundo de los videojuegos, que esperamos nos siga acompañando muchos años más manteniendo esta calidad.

En lo personal me entusiasma más el post-juego pensando en qué tanto cambiara el competitivo con esta generación pero espero que de una vez por todas nos olvidemos de os Mega Kangas y todo se sienta renovado.

Während ich mir anfangs noch richtig Mühe beim Training und der Erstellung des Move-Sets gegeben habe, musste ich im Spielverlauf feststellen, dass all die Mühe vergebens ist. Trotz der Ernüchterung wissen die praktischen Neuerungen wie das Pokémobil, die Anzeige der Effektivitäten und vor allem der strategische Vierer-Kampf Battle Royal zu überzeugen.

En définitive, les versions Lune et Soleil sont de très bons épisodes de Pokémon. La touche d'Ohmori-san, à la direction du titre, se retrouve dans de nombreux aspects de ces versions : la fin des arènes et des capacités spéciales et l'ajout des épreuves et des capacités-Z, ou encore les nouvelles formes d'Alola apportent un vent de fraîcheur à une saga qui en avait cruellement besoin.

Les versions Soleil et Lune de la saga Pokémon ne sont pas ratées, mais elles ont tant voulu rester dans le compromis qu’elles ont délibérément raté toutes les occasions de sortir des vieilles ornières tracées par vingt ans d’histoire. Après les épisodes X et Y qui jouaient à fond la carte du best-of, avoir une nouvelle aventure qui prend si peu de risques laisse un goût amer malgré les qualités indéniables de la série en général, et de cet opus en particulier.

Si vous attendiez peut-être l'épisode du changement, vous ne l'aurez pas dans les proportions attendues. Alors oui, Pokémon Soleil / Lune est un nouveau venu solide, doté d'une durée de vie conséquente et de quelques idées qui font mouche : pêle-mêle, on pensera au Poké Loisir, à de nets progrès visuels et l'intégration de nouveaux mécanismes cassant les équilibres des précédents combats.

Techniquement encore très perfectible, ce nouveau dyptique a le mérite de faire bouger les lignes, de proposer un environnement largement renouvelé et de simplifier certaines mécaniques bien lourdes. Plus orienté dressage que combat, il tente une approche différente, qui permet à ces deux titres de se démarquer.

Pokémon Sun e Moon é uma clara amostra de que a Nintendo 3DS está bem viva, até porque falamos de um título de longo prazo, e que garante centenas de horas de conteúdos. Para os fãs da série, é uma lufada de ar fresco, em setting e estrutura, ao mesmo tempo que mantém aquilo que os conquistou originalmente.

Pokémon Sun & Moon são entradas muito bem-vindas na série, talvez as melhores desde Pokémon Gold & Silver. Mostra que esta série de vinte anos ainda tem bastante potencial por descobrir e embora não entre em território desconhecido, o jogo faz o suficiente para tornar a experiência Pokémon interessante e muito divertida.

Pokémon Sole e Luna sono partiti chiaramente con la volontà di cambiare qualcosa nella classica formula della serie. La natura esotica di Alola è stata un ottimo spunto per introdurre tutta una serie di novità che si discostano da quello a cui ogni fan di Pokémon si è ormai abituato: ci è voluto molto e si è dovuti passare per una generazione “a metà”, che non ha saputo esprimere tutto il suo potenziale, ma finalmente possiamo dire che le carte in tavola sono cambiate.

De nieuwe Pokémon is voor een ervaren RPG-speler wellicht wat te kiddie. Voor doorgewinterde Pokémon-spelers gaat er weer een geweldige nieuwe wereld open. De nieuwe Pokémon, animaties en moves zullen uren en uren aan speelplezier opleveren. Mocht je na een uur of dertig klaar zijn met het hoofdverhaal, dan biedt ook deze versie weer enorm veel gameplay om nog honderden uren door te blijven spelen.

Pokémon Moon fångar spelaren med sin oförnekliga charm och gör att en känner sig omhändertagen och varm - både i sitt nya skal men också i sin igenkänningsfaktor. Utvecklingsmöjligheter finns det dock onekligen, men samtidigt så är Moon det sannerligen illmysiga rollspel en kan förvänta sig.