The WhatsNext verdict
For Players who want to collect and raise Pokémon in a broad, open-ended adventure: Explore Paldea at your own pace, build a team from the Pokémon you encounter, and take on its battles and challenges. Tradeoff: The open world offers less guidance and polish than a tightly paced, linear adventure.
What it does best
role-playing (rpg)
turn-based strategy (tbs)
fantasy
kids
The setup
What you are walking into
Catch, battle, and train Pokémon in the Paldea Region, a vast land filled with lakes, towering peaks, wastelands, small towns, and sprawling cities. Explore a wide-open world at your own pace and traverse land, water, and air by riding on a form-shifting Legendary Pokémon. Choose either Sprigatito, Fuecoco, or Quaxly, to be your first partner Pokémon before setting off on your journey through Paldea.
Where it lives
Genre
Vibe
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