Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX dresses the classic in a gorgeous watercolour art style. The roguelike dungeon stays accessible and the story is surprisingly moving. Repetitive over time, yet touching and ideal for fans of the pocket monsters.
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Category
Roguelike1 player3+
Description
A human turned into a Pokémon forms a rescue team across ever-changing dungeons. Published by Nintendo, released worldwide in 2020. Corridors generated on each visit, companions to recruit, risky rescues, watercolor-style art and a moving story.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Gameplay
"Masterful"
Lifted by a gorgeous watercolor art direction, the roguelike dungeon keeps a welcome accessibility: each delve generates differently, yet Pokémon growth and recruiting give a clear sense of direction. Repetition does lurk over the long haul, true, but a surprisingly moving story and gentle handling make it a tender companion.
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Exploring randomly generated dungeons as your favorite Pokémon carries something irresistibly warm. The simple controls hide real tactics, and the turn-based pace lets you savor every encounter. The story's charm, full of camaraderie and emotion, makes you dive back in to rescue just one more team.
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Recruit Pokémon, descend into randomly generated dungeons, then rescue a stranded teammate: the promise of unlocking a new recruit on every expedition keeps a gentle, continuous hunt alive. Shifting floors, items to scavenge and an expanding team always set a heading for the next dive. This DX version makes the whole thing smoother and more welcoming, reviving its appeal for fans of the creatures. Its endearing story extends the urge beyond simple farming. Caveat: dungeons can feel repetitive over time, and the difficulty stays fairly forgiving.
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾2 GB📅06/03/2020
Published by Nintendo
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