Pokémon Shield Switch

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Offline mode	1	0	1	1
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Key specs

Computer platform

Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite

Game genre

Platform, Role playing

Online

Offline mode

1

PEGI (age)

7+

Computer platform	Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite
Game genre	Platform, Role playing
Online
Offline mode	1
PEGI (age)	7+
Limited edition

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Description

 

Pokémon Sword and Shield are already taking us to the 8th generation Pokémon. This time the Galar region is waiting for us, where we again gyms go around, catch Pokémon and train to defeat the Elite Four . It is not yet known when we will be able to explore Galar and complete our Pokédex. The region will be at our feet from November 15, 2019.

 

Pokémon Sword and Shield are already taking us to the 8th generation Pokémon. This time the Galar region is waiting for us, where we again gyms go around, catch Pokémon and train to defeat the Elite Four . It is not yet known when we will be able to explore Galar and complete our Pokédex. The region will be at our feet from November 15, 2019.

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Key specs

Computer platform

Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite

Game genre

Platform, Role playing

Online

Offline mode

1

PEGI (age)

7+

Computer platform	Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite
Game genre	Platform, Role playing
Online
Offline mode	1
PEGI (age)	7+
Limited edition

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Reviews

9,2

4.5 / 5 stars

Based on 18 reviews

9,2

4.5 / 5 stars

Based on 18 reviews

Rating

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Most helpful reviews

4 / 5 stars

8,4/10

An 'okay' Pokémon game, but not a great Pokémon game

• Respectful handling of the original formula, with welcome changes
• Very child-friendly
• Too much aimed at children: difficulty of B2W2 (gen. 5)!!!

TL;DR at the bottom. Storyline is short and somewhat vague at times. The bad guys are disappointing and the Elite 4 is missing. On the other hand, the Pokémon league feels like you used to (or now) see it on TV, which is nicer in my personal opinion. Although there is nothing wrong with adding an Elite 4 in post-game. Wild Area is refreshing to be able to catch Pokémon from older generations, while the 'normal' routes often contain new Pokémon. However, for the best experience, you should put the national Pokédex in here, and not 'just' 400 and what. Graphics are - compared to previous games - often identical, but on the Switch it is slightly different than on the 3DS. 1080p, especially on TV, is slightly different from such a small screen. There is always room for improvement, but it is a good step. Furthermore, the online 'functions' are limited, and with that also getting your Pokédex completely, by removing the GTS, with which you could specifically exchange a Pokémon for one you wanted. Also, the story is very cut scene driven, and just too short for some, especially if you're rushing through it. I was done after 25-26 hours, and had 'only' 70 Pokédex entries. So I could have taken longer to complete the Pokémon League, but also (much) shorter. The lack of Post-game may be a stumbling block for many, but as usual you can just play the Battle Tower/Tree etc., find shiny Pokémon, and create and use competitive teams. This is up to you as a player. TL;DR: Good game, but it depends on the player's wishes, as it may not be for everyone. Definitely suitable for children.

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• Sander
• 19 November 2019
• All Pokémon Games: Pokémon Shield Switch
• Automatically translated from Dutch

5 / 5 stars

10/10

Great game you must play

• great game
• Box was bent

It's a great game! I once played it on my ex's console but all that progress is now lost. My only flaw is that they put the game upright in the box and because of that the top of the case is bent, they should have put it in horizontally.

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• Tamara stroop
• 26 July 2021
• All Pokémon Games: Pokémon Shield Switch
• Automatically translated from Dutch

5 / 5 stars

9,6/10

Reviving old times

• Game setup
• Possibilities

The wild areas are a great addition and now you can see the difference in pokemon size

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• Thomas
• 1 July 2020
• All Pokémon Games: Pokémon Shield Switch
• Automatically translated from Dutch

4.5 / 5 stars

8,8/10

lots of fun

lots of fun and fun online

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• Divano
• 22 November 2019
• All Pokémon Games: Pokémon Shield Switch
• Automatically translated from Dutch

5 / 5 stars

9,6/10

Definitely recommended for old and new fans alike.

• very nice, lots to do
• great soundtrack
• graphics not always good

I have always been a fan of pokemon and this time is no exception. Although the graphics and animations are not that impressive compared to other triple-A games, it is still a nice improvement compared to previous pokemon games.

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• Alae-eddine ameziane
• 27 November 2019
• All Pokémon Games: Pokémon Shield Switch
• Automatically translated from Dutch

4.5 / 5 stars

9,2/10

Even better

• Nostalgic

I'm having a lot of fun with all the new pokemon I come across

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• Tk
• 5 May 2021
• All Pokémon Games: Pokémon Shield Switch
• Automatically translated from Dutch

5 / 5 stars

9,6/10

Very nice game

• It's a very nice game
• Stable concept
• Stable concept

You know what you get with Pokemon

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• Judith meulenkamp-klein haarhuis
• 30 December 2019
• All Pokémon Games: Pokémon Shield Switch
• Automatically translated from Dutch

4 / 5 stars

8,4/10

A fun game for kids!

• Fun game for kids
• Beautiful graphics
• It is indicated that this game can be played in Dutch, but unfortunately this is not the case

I gave this game to my ten year old brother, he absolutely loves it and has been playing it for days now. The only drawback is that the game cannot be played in Dutch, which is inconvenient for younger children.

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• Esmee
• 27 December 2020
• All Pokémon Games: Pokémon Shield Switch
• Automatically translated from Dutch

4 / 5 stars

8,0/10

Passed

• Possibilities
• playing time

Satisfied with my purchase. Lots of long playing pleasure.

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• Mintje
• 1 June 2021
• All Pokémon Games: Pokémon Shield Switch
• Automatically translated from Dutch

4.5 / 5 stars

8,8/10

Extended with lots of fun

Good graphics

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• Manish
• 11 April 2021
• All Pokémon Games: Pokémon Shield Switch
• Automatically translated from Dutch

4 / 5 stars

8,4/10

An 'okay' Pokémon game, but not a great Pokémon game

• Respectful handling of the original formula, with welcome changes
• Very child-friendly
• Wild Area refreshing, but not perfect
• Too much aimed at children: difficulty of B2W2 (gen. 5)!!!

TL;DR at the bottom.

Storyline is short and somewhat vague at times. The bad guys are disappointing and the Elite 4 is missing. On the other hand, the Pokémon league feels like you used to (or now) see it on TV, which is nicer in my personal opinion. Although there is nothing wrong with adding an Elite 4 in post-game.

Wild Area is refreshing to be able to catch Pokémon from older generations, while the 'normal' routes often contain new Pokémon. However, for the best experience, you should put the national Pokédex in here, and not 'just' 400 and what.

Graphics are - compared to previous games - often identical, but on the Switch it is slightly different than on the 3DS. 1080p, especially on TV, is slightly different from such a small screen. There is always room for improvement, but it is a good step.

Furthermore, the online 'functions' are limited, and with that also getting your Pokédex completely, by removing the GTS, with which you could specifically exchange a Pokémon for one you wanted.

Also, the story is very cut scene driven, and just too short for some, especially if you're rushing through it. I was done after 25-26 hours, and had 'only' 70 Pokédex entries. So I could have taken longer to complete the Pokémon League, but also (much) shorter.

The lack of Post-game may be a stumbling block for many, but as usual you can just play the Battle Tower/Tree etc., find shiny Pokémon, and create and use competitive teams. This is up to you as a player.

TL;DR: Good game, but it depends on the player's wishes, as it may not be for everyone. Definitely suitable for children.

• Sander
• 19 November 2019
• All Pokémon Games: Pokémon Shield Switch
• Automatically translated from Dutch

5 / 5 stars

10/10

Great game you must play

• great game
• Box was bent

It's a great game! I once played it on my ex's console but all that progress is now lost. My only flaw is that they put the game upright in the box and because of that the top of the case is bent, they should have put it in horizontally.

• Tamara stroop
• 26 July 2021
• All Pokémon Games: Pokémon Shield Switch
• Automatically translated from Dutch

5 / 5 stars

9,6/10

Reviving old times

• Game setup
• Possibilities

The wild areas are a great addition and now you can see the difference in pokemon size

• Thomas
• 1 July 2020
• All Pokémon Games: Pokémon Shield Switch
• Automatically translated from Dutch

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Specifications

Product

Product number

827809

Manufacturer code

10002076

Brand

Nintendo

Warranty

2 years

Processing of your defect

Via Coolblue

Platform compatibility

Computer platform

Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite

recommended for Virtual reality

Game properties

Game genre

Platform, Role playing

Data carrier

Memory card

Limited edition

Developer

Game Freak

Publisher

Nintendo

Number of players

Offline mode

1

Offline co-op mode

1

Online

Language

Menu language

English

Spoken language

English

PEGI

PEGI (age)

7+

PEGI (content)

N.A.