Pokémon Shield Nintendo Switch
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According to our game expert
Computer platform | Nintendo Switch | |
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Game genre | RPG | |
Online | ||
Offline mode | 1 | |
PEGI (age) | 7+ |
5 stars
14
4 stars
8
3 stars
0
2 stars
1
1 star
0
TL;DR at the bottom.
Storyline is short and somewhat vague at times. The bad guys are disappointing and the Elite 4 is missing. On the other hand, the Pokémon league feels like you used to (or now) see it on TV, which is nicer in my personal opinion. Although there is nothing wrong with adding an Elite 4 in post-game.
Wild Area is refreshing to be able to catch Pokémon from older generations, while the 'normal' routes often contain new Pokémon. However, for the best experience, you should put the national Pokédex in here, and not 'just' 400 and what.
Graphics are - compared to previous games - often identical, but on the Switch it is slightly different than on the 3DS. 1080p, especially on TV, is slightly different from such a small screen. There is always room for improvement, but it is a good step.
Furthermore, the online 'functions' are limited, and with that also getting your Pokédex completely, by removing the GTS, with which you could specifically exchange a Pokémon for one you wanted.
Also, the story is very cut scene driven, and just too short for some, especially if you're rushing through it. I was done after 25-26 hours, and had 'only' 70 Pokédex entries. So I could have taken longer to complete the Pokémon League, but also (much) shorter.
The lack of Post-game may be a stumbling block for many, but as usual you can just play the Battle Tower/Tree etc., find shiny Pokémon, and create and use competitive teams. This is up to you as a player.
TL;DR: Good game, but it depends on the player's wishes, as it may not be for everyone. Definitely suitable for children.
Sander
19 November 2019
Automatically translated from Dutch
I gave this game to my ten year old brother, he absolutely loves it and has been playing it for days now. The only drawback is that the game cannot be played in Dutch, which is inconvenient for younger children.
Esmee
27 December 2020
Automatically translated from Dutch
It is one of the best pokemon games ever. You can completely customize your character and the story is very good. The new characters like the pokemon champion Leon are a lot of fun. The atmosphere in this game feels even better than in the other pokemon games. I am very pleased with the return of the gym battles, I like this one more than the raids that replace the gyms in sun and moon. The only thing I regret is that there is an exclusive gym in the different versions of the games, I would have loved to be able to fight both gym leaders in the same game. Overall, it's highly recommended for any Pokemon fan.
Bjorn Ceulemans
21 November 2019
Automatically translated from Dutch
Product number | 827809 | |
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Manufacturer code | 10002076 | |
Brand | Nintendo | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue |
Computer platform | Nintendo Switch | |
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recommended for Virtual reality | ||
Compatible with console model | Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch OLED |
Game genre | RPG | |
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Data carrier | Cartridge | |
Limited edition | ||
Developer | Game Freak | |
Publisher | Nintendo |
Offline mode | 1 | |
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Offline co-op mode | 4 | |
Online | ||
Online co-op mode | 4 | |
Online multiplayer mode | 4 |
Menu language | English, French, German |
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PEGI (age) | 7+ | |
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PEGI (content) | N/A |