Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team DS
  • Publisher: Nintendo
  • Release Date: Sep 18, 2006
User Score
7.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 56 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 56
  3. Negative: 9 out of 56

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  1. KevinM.
    Jul 29, 2006
    10
    Very good Game.
  2. Christian
    Sep 7, 2006
    10
    This game is the game that all Pokemon lovers where waiting for.
  3. JustinB.
    Oct 1, 2006
    9
    This game is awesome, UNTIL after you defeat Zapdos, then you end up grueling over dying again and again in the next dungeon.
  4. WeronikaC.
    Nov 26, 2006
    10
    This game is perfect for anyone who loves adventures, and especially mysteries. This game is based on partnership, where you and your partner try to save the world, and perhaps even others.
  5. MaryanneD.
    Sep 28, 2006
    10
    Its an awesome game, go Pokemon!
  6. nonnikchief
    May 20, 2011
    9
    This game is great, and not just for die-hard pokemon fans. Of course, being a pokemon instead of a trainer is a really nice touch, and ensures that there are many different things than the main series. There are so many new items, the moves sometimes work a bit differently, but the thing i love most is the idea of "recruiting" pokemon onto your team, rather than catching them. It adds a strategic layer to the game. The story is fantastic, and is very long. There is so much to do, and there is a ton of stuff after you beat the game. The graphics are great, the gameplay is solid, and this is overall a great game. There is some replayability, especially if you want to try out playing as different characters. If you get tired of this, DON'T sell it. Just tuck it away on your shelf. Because believe me. You'll want to play it again soon.… Expand
  7. ewokonfire
    May 20, 2013
    9
    This game is what was so badly needed...A pokemon game that isn't afraid to be difficult. Constantly difficult. It might not be exactly NetHack, but compared to an main-series pokemon game it hates you. I never found it get especially repetetive, as the constant tension kept things going. And as for The Very Definetaly Final Dungeon...You'll have nightmares about the sentence 'It's a monster house.' for weeks!… Expand
  8. SnivySomnia
    Oct 22, 2012
    10
    This game is an experience and a damn amazing one. The dungeons do get monotonous while replaying the game, but seriously Gamespot? You can do better than that. The story is this game's highlight. While you can agree with McDumbass and make two accounts to hate on this game and it's story, it's easily the most compelling storyline Pokémon has offered, still unmatched by its sequel. If you'd rather have improved gameplay and a predictable story then I recommend its sequel, Explorers of Sky. If you agree that story makes an RPG of this caliber, then this game is for you.… Expand
  9. 16bitVGSR
    Mar 10, 2013
    9
    Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Blue and Red Rescue Team are both great games which are written off in most gamers minds as Pokemon spin off. But I see it as a Role Playing Game (RPG) master piece which ties in Pokemon so perfectly that if they used something other than Pokemon, it would not feel right.
    For more visit http://www.16-bit-video-game-store-and-review.com/reviews/nintendo/pokemon-myst    ery-dungeon-blue-rescue-team/… Expand

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
62 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 34 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 34
  3. Negative: 5 out of 34
  1. Armchair Empire
    80
    Overall, it’s a satisfying Pokémon romp. The perspective is a little different but the addictive turn-based battles and exploration are in full effect and still lots of fun.
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  2. PGNx Media
    72
    Only the most diehard Pokemon fans should ever consider picking this game up. The gameplay isn’t especially interesting, the game makes poor use of the Nintendo DS hardware, and the presentation is seriously outdated.
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  3. Pocket Gamer UK
    50
    Compelling for a while, eventually Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team casts a powerful sleep spell over the toughest of pokéfans.
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