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Based on 95 ratings
8.1
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Score Breakdown Based on 95 ratings
  1. 10 (16)
  2. 9 (21)
  3. 8 (32)
  4. 7 (16)
  5. 6 (7)
  6. 5 (1)
  7. 4 (0)
  8. 3 (0)
  9. 2 (1)
  10. 1 (1)

What Gamespot Users have to say about Pokemon Sun / Moon

  • Rating:10

    Really good

    Great deviation from the usual features, interesting story and great characters.The animations are way better and the battles are actually tough. Totem Pokémon use actual strategies, like Vikavolt calling on Charjabug to... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8

    Stunning visuals and offers something new to both fans and newcomers alike for Pokemon Sun and Moon

    Pokémon has been around since 1996 with Pokémon Red and Blue both on the Game Boy, with both games being a massive success later games would also become best-sellers on later handhelds including the Game Bo... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7

    Good game.... others have been better

    Ok to be honest Pokemon Sun and Moon is good it's just not as good as X and Y. My opinion but X and Y have more Pokemon, and more fun honestly. And if we go back in my opinion Red and Blue are better. I'm not saying this... Read Full Review

    2 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9

    Pokemon hasn't been this much fun since Red & Blue

    Pokémon Red & Blue not only were the spark that ignited the flame that is the Pokémon legacy; they were the trendsetters for all the games to come after them. Though they did have some flaws, they were ... Read Full Review

    1 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8

    Another great addition to a fantastic series!

    We all know the Pokémon formula by now: pick a starter, fight 8 gyms, beat the elite four, become the champion. While I’ve enjoyed every Pokémon game to date, Pokémon takes a new and fresher f... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9

    Minor issues but still a great game

    Audio:I really enjoy the sound track to the game. It's original and clearly a lot of thought was put into it.Visuals:Easily the best looking game of the series. They abandoned that 2D over the top style game for a sleeke... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9

    The most Essential Pokémon Experience for all Ages

    Pokémon Sun and Moon's improvements to the main formula as well as fixing past nuisances makes the streamlined experience much appreciated for both veterans and newcomers alike. This can't be stressed enough how r... Read Full Review

    2 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8

    3DS has its Game of the Year!

    Because this game is so expansive, this review will only address my experience with the story segments of the game.So to start things off; my game was the Sun edition. So when I played it, it was mostly night time, as I ... Read Full Review

    2 of 2 users found the following review helpful