James Wright (Impulsegamer)
ImpulsegamerPokken Tournament DX Review (Nintendo Switch)
Published 10/11/2017
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Switch - 9/22/2017
Pokken Tournament DX
Pokkén Tournament is a fighting video game and the first Pokémon title for the Nintendo Switch console. Take direct control of one of 21 prized Pokémon fighters to defeat other Pokémon in arena fights. Call upon Support Pokémon to assist in the fight, then unleash your Pokémon's unique Burst Attack to climb atop the ranks. With all new modes and new ways to battle with friends, this is your chance to become champion of the Ferrum Region!
- Developer
- Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Publisher
- Nintendo of America, Nintendo of Europe, Nintendo
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Critic avg
81
23 scored reviews
Total coverage
23
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70–90
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Score range is 11–20 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 81 across 23 scored reviews, with a 20-point spread. Critics mostly agree, but there is some useful variation in the individual reviews.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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90–1005 reviews · 22%
80–8910 reviews · 43%
70–798 reviews · 35%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
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Matt Sainsbury
Digitally DownloadedReview: Pokken Tournament DX (Nintendo Switch)
Published 9/27/2017
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80
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalKen McKown
ZTGDPokken Tournament DX (Switch) Review
Published 9/27/2017
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75
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalDonovan Erskine
ShacknewsPokken Tournament DX Review
Published 9/25/2017
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70
-11 vs critic avg
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Read originalRenan Fontes
Cubed3Pokkén Tournament DX (Nintendo Switch) Review
Published 9/25/2017
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80
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalAlex Everatt
COGconnectedPokkén Tournament DX – Crouching Scizor, Hidden Darkrai
Published 9/25/2017
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70
-11 vs critic avg
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Read originalNathaniel Stevens
Digital ChumpsPokkén Tournament DX Review
Published 9/23/2017
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75
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalJacob Whritenour
Hardcore GamerReview: Pokkén Tournament DX
Published 9/21/2017
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80
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Read originalPokken Tournament DX Review
Published 9/21/2017
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Read originalMatthew Zimmari
Press StartPokken Tournament DX Review - Another Worthy Port
Published 9/19/2017
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