"Pokémon Champions takes out a lot of the RPG complexity and team building to get you right into the turn-based action. This feels more like a platform than a game in its own right."
"For me, Pokémon battles were always a means to an end, but I also recognize that all my sentimentality toward the series makes me an outlier."
"That team-building loop is what might keep someone playing the game outside of just booting it up shortly before their next tournament, but it all feels a little clinical."
Pokémon Champions aims to attract newcomers to competitive Pokémon battling by streamlining gameplay. It removes much of the RPG complexity, allowing players to engage in turn-based action quickly. While it offers team-building through Pokémon Home or in-game recruitment, the experience feels clinical. Longtime fans may find the lack of emotional depth and narrative engagement disappointing, as the game prioritizes mechanics over personal connections with Pokémon. This shift may not resonate with players who value the sentimental aspects of the franchise.
Read at Kotaku
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