A Pokémon fighter that cleverly switches between ranged and close-up dueling phases. Its accessibility welcomes newcomers while keeping real depth. The roster stays limited, but the concept works surprisingly well.
Your verdict
Category
Fighting2 players7+
Description
Pokémon clash in arena duels that blend free movement with up-close brawling. Published by Nintendo, released worldwide in 2017. Switching between field and dual-phase views, support Pokémon to call in, a Synergy gauge and an expanded roster of fighters.
Pokkén Tournament DX review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾3 GB📅22/09/2017
Published by Nintendo
Pokkén Tournament DX (Nintendo Switch) price, value & rarity
Bringing Pokémon combat into a frantic 3D arena radically changes things, where dodges, charges and close-range duel phases redefine the encounter. Reading the opponent's intent and switching between offense and defense rewards a sense of timing. The charisma of iconic Pokémon and the taut pace turn every match into a sharp fighting-game duel.
Better with friends
Facing a friend with your favourite Pokémon is the heart of this versus brawler, where rivalry takes on a special flavour. The competition mixes reflexes and reading your opponent, welcoming to newcomers yet rich in subtleties for those who dig deeper. Every duel becomes a small act of revenge, and you happily replay to prove you can hold your own. Ideal for evenings of repeated challenges where egos heat up with a grin.
