Michael Rougeau
Digital TrendsPokémon Sun and Moon review: Great for Hardcore Trainers
Published 11/22/2016
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70
-17 vs critic avg
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3DS / New 3DS - 11/18/2016
Pokémon Sun and Moon
A special demo released before the official launch of Pokémon Sun and Moon. It was settled in Hau'oli city and was the only way to obtain some special items and Pokémon, such as a Greninja capable of changing into Ash Greninja.
- Developer
- Game Freak
- Publisher
- The Pokémon Company
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87
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Critic avg
87
47 scored reviews
Total coverage
47
All coverage currently scored
Score range
60–100
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Signal shape
Polarized
Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 87 across 47 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
How to read this
Treat the average carefully. A polarized landscape is where reviewer match, review text, and score deltas matter more than the headline number.
Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
Score distribution
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47 included scored reviews
90–10029 reviews · 62%
80–8915 reviews · 32%
70–791 review · 2%
Below 702 reviews · 4%
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Amy Kay Purcell
GamingTrendAlola Awaits! Pokemon Sun and Moon review
Published 11/22/2016
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90
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalRussell Archey
Gaming NexusPokemon Sun and Moon Review - Gaming Nexus
Published 11/21/2016
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Score
90
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalBrandon Howard
Cubed3Pokémon Sun (Nintendo 3DS) Review
Published 11/21/2016
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90
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalTony Smith
ImpulsegamerPokémon Sun Review
Published 11/20/2016
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86
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalKat Brewster
The GuardianPokémon Sun and Moon review – a refreshing reinvention of a classic formula
Published 11/18/2016
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60
-27 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Haywald
GameSpotPokemon Sun and Moon Review
Published 11/18/2016
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80
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalShane Wall
StevivorReview: Pokémon Sun & Moon
Published 11/17/2016
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Score
90
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalAlex McAuliffe
GBAtempPokémon Sun and Moon: Official GBAtemp Review
Published 11/16/2016
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62
-25 vs critic avg
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Read originalJordan Devore
DestructoidReview: Pokemon Sun
Published 11/16/2016
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90
+3 vs critic avg
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