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Pokémon Quest
File:Pokemon Quest Logo.png
Developer(s)Game Freak
Publisher(s)
Director(s)Tetsuya Watanabe
Producer(s)Tetsuya Watanabe
Designer(s)
  • Takeshi Kawachimaru
  • Kei Setoguchi
Programmer(s)
  • Kazuki Saita
  • Satoshi Muramatsu
Artist(s)Tsubasa Matsuzaki
Composer(s)
SeriesPokémon
Platform(s)Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS
Release
  • Nintendo Switch
  • May 30, 2018
  • Android, iOS
  • June 27, 2018
Genre(s)Action-adventure
Mode(s)Single-player

Pokémon Quest is a free-to-play action-adventure game in the Pokémon series developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company. It was released for the Nintendo Switch in May 2018, with versions for Android and iOS devices released in June 2018. Within days of its launch on the Switch, it had seen over a million downloads worldwide.

Gameplay

Pokémon Quest features a blocky, voxel-style design similar to Minecraft. The game is set in Tumblecube Island, featuring cube-shaped Pokémon called "Pokéxel".[1] The Pokémon featured in the game are from the original lineup from the Kanto region in Pokémon Red and Blue.[2] In the game, players control the base camp and the pokémon team. The player’s main task is to complete all the levels on the island, beating the wild Pokémon. The game process can be divided into four parts: base camp management, storyline, the Pokémon‘s training and the attraction of a new ones.

Base Camp Management

Base camp helps the player to complete the game. In the camp he able to prepare dishes, to attract new Pokémon, set up totems to speed up Pokémon training, and receive a new Pokémon who came to the campsite once a day.

Storyline

The player's team needs to clear the island from wild Pokémon. To do this, players needs to go through 12 locations, each with 3 to 7 levels. For each level players can bring up to three Pokémon with them. Pokémon can not only attack but also use a special attacking or defensive moves. In total, the game has 167 unique movesets distributed in such a way that each Pokémon has from 2 to 11 special moves.[3] After using special move the Pokemon needs 3 seconds to restore it. During this time he can only use normal attacks. Each level's completion opens access to the next level in the location.

Pokemon Training

In total there are 151 Pokémon in the release version of Pokémon Quest. Training the Pokémon increase their level and do more. Reaching high levels allows pokémon to evolve into a higher form, and also opens additional slots in inventory. Pokemon’s inventory is used to add special stones that increase the strength and health of the Pokémon. Also, a player can train the Pokémon with new special moves, instead of the current ones.

Getting New Pokémon

Players can attract new Pokémon by preparing food. For this, there is a vat in the base camp. Depending on the ingredients one of the 18 possible dishes will be cooked. Different dishes call on Pokémon of different types.

Release

Pokémon Quest was announced during a press conference held by The Pokémon Company on May 30, 2018, and released on the eShop as a free-to-start title for the Nintendo Switch later that same day. It was also announced that a mobile version will be released for iOS and Android devices in late June 2018.[4][5] Pokémon Quest was released on Android and iOS on June 27, 2018.[6][7][8]

At the game's launch, three downloadable content packs were released for purchase, along with items available for individual purchase. The packs contain items and bonuses that can be used to enhance gameplay.[9]

Reception

Glen Fox of Nintendo Life noted that the game was "casual" and "simple to pick up", but criticized the energy system, although noting that it was far from a "money sink".[12] Brian Shea from Game Informer noticed some bugs and passive gameplay and gave the game a mixed review, saying that "I enjoy parts of Pokémon Quest, but the adventure never amounts to anything memorable."[13]

Within two days of its release, the game had received over one million downloads.[14]

References

  1. ^ DeFreitas, Casey (May 29, 2018). "Everything We Know About Pokemon Quest for Nintendo Switch". IGN. Retrieved May 30, 2018. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  2. ^ Farokhmanesh, Megan (May 29, 2018). "The Nintendo Switch is getting a free Pokemon RPG today". The Verge. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
  3. ^ Susan, McRiddle (June 23, 2018). "Pokemon Quest Moves Guide". PokemonQuestGame. Retrieved June 26, 2018. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  4. ^ Frank, Allegra (May 30, 2018). "Pokémon Quest is a free-to-start action game for Nintendo Switch". Polygon. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
  5. ^ "Pokémon Quest | Pokemon.com/Quest | Pokémon Quest Coming Soon to Mobile!". pokemonquest.pokemon.com. Retrieved May 30, 2018. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  6. ^ "Pokémon Quest Arrives Soon on Mobile! | Pokemon.com". www.pokemon.com. June 20, 2018. Retrieved June 23, 2018. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  7. ^ Plagge, Kallie (June 21, 2018). "Pokemon Quest iOS, Android Release Date Announced". GameSpot. Retrieved June 23, 2018. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  8. ^ Krishna, Swapna (June 27, 2018). "'Pokémon Quest' is now available on iOS and Android". Engadget. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
  9. ^ "Pokémon Quest". www.nintendo.com. Retrieved May 30, 2018. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  10. ^ "Pokemon Quest for Switch Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
  11. ^ "Pokemon Quest for iPhone/iPad Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
  12. ^ a b Fox, Glen (June 1, 2018). "Review: Pokémon Quest (Switch eShop)". Nintendo Life. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
  13. ^ a b Shea, Brian (June 19, 2018). "Pokémon Quest - A Square Peg In A Round Hole". Game Informer. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
  14. ^ Craddock, Ryan (June 1, 2018). "Pokémon Quest Has Already Been Downloaded Over One Million Times On Switch". Nintendo Life. Retrieved June 3, 2018.

External Links

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