Pokemon Sword/Shield (for Nintendo Switch)

Pokemon Sword and Shield won't throw many surprises your way, but they both offer the great Pokemon experience that's worked for two decades. The game boasts a new region to explore, as well as new monsters and combat.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
Pokemon Sword/Shield (for Ninten 1

Product details

  • Catch, battle, and trade Pokémon on an all-new adventure in the Galar region
  • Choose from three new partner Pokémon and encounter never-before-seen Pokémon
  • Unravel the mystery behind the Legendary Pokémon Zacian and Zamazenta
  • Team up with other Trainers to participate in Max Raid Battles
  • Battle wild Dynamax Pokémon in Max Raid Battles and try catching them

PROS

+ Entertaining, classic Pokemon gameplay.
+ Impressive, new Dynamax combat feature.
+ The best-looking Pokemon game yet.

CONS

- Graphical improvements are incremental, not revolutionary.
- Limited number of Pokemon available.
- No cross-generation Pokemon transfers.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on December 12, 2019
Pokemon Sword and Shield won't throw many surprises your way, but they both offer the great Pokemon experience that's worked for two decades. The game boasts a new region to explore, as well as new monsters and combat.
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