Pokemon Ultra Sun

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  • Summary: A new light shines on the Alola region.

    Take on the role of a Pokemon Trainer and uncover new tales, and unravel the mystery behind the two forms reminiscent of the Legendary Pokemon. With new story additions and features this earns Pokemon Ultra Sun and Pokemon Ultra Moon the name    A new light shines on the Alola region.

    Take on the role of a Pokemon Trainer and uncover new tales, and unravel the mystery behind the two forms reminiscent of the Legendary Pokemon. With new story additions and features this earns Pokemon Ultra Sun and Pokemon Ultra Moon the name "Ultra!" Another adventure is about to begin.

    New Pokemon forms have been discovered in the Aloha region in Pokemon Ultra Sun and Pokemon Ultra Moon! These forms are reminiscent of the Legendary Pokemon Solgaleo, Lunala, and Necrozma, first revealed in Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon. Head out on an epic journey as you solve the mystery behind these fascinating Pokemon! In this expanded adventure, get ready to explore more of the Alola region, catch more amazing Pokemon, and battle more formidable foes in Pokemon Ultra Sun and Pokemon Ultra Moon!    … Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 59
  3. Negative: 0 out of 59
  1. Vooks
    Dec 4, 2017
    100
    Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon represent everything Game Freak has worked towards in its 20 years of growing the Pokémon franchise. It has its flaws, as every game does, but they don't detract from the lively world, incredible writing, and sheer fun that the game provides. Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are likely the last big games to be released on the 3DS, and Game Freak sees the console out with a game that will be remembered as a shining example of what the series can do when at its best.
  2. Cubed3
    Nov 14, 2017
    90
    With new buildings to visit, more Pokémon to discover, plenty of extra challenges and mini-games included, and even a new villain to tackle, Pokémon Ultra Sun (and its counterpart, Ultra Moon) is the ultimate version of the already impressive Sun and Moon. Ideal for newcomers and veterans alike, the Pokémon flame is burning stronger than ever with this 3DS release, and it seems that Game Freak is hitting its stride just in time to deliver its first home console adventure on Nintendo Switch next year.
  3. ZTGD
    Nov 30, 2017
    90
    It’s still a fun Pokémon game, and the Pokémon formula has been tried and true for years as a very competent RPG. Players that have exhausted the first versions of this game can still find some new things to see and do even early on in the story, and players that skipped out on the first games can most certainly have a great time catching them all. I would suggest picking it up either way. It’s still a great game and with this version, there enough new to keep things fresh for all the players.
  4. Game Informer
    Nov 15, 2017
    85
    As a revisiting of the excellent Sun and Moon, it feels like a good note to close the generation on, but if you had your fill with Sun and Moon, don’t worry – you aren’t missing anything important.
  5. COGconnected
    Dec 4, 2017
    83
    They feel worth it to me, but I’m a Pokémon lifer.
  6. The Sydney Morning Herald
    Dec 7, 2017
    80
    For players that skipped Sun and Moon, there is more than enough new stuff here to make this the ultimate way to play. Returning players will definitely be left with a strong sense of deja vu, but if they finished everything last year's game had to offer and were hungry for more they could still get their money's worth here, especially if they're up for a big dose of nostalgia.
  7. DarkZero
    Dec 15, 2017
    60
    Personally I’m hoping this release was simply a way to hold the fanatics over until the Switch Pokémon title rears its head in a year or two. Until then, I’d recommend playing Ultra Sun/Moon in bitesize chunks because it can wear pretty thin and quickly become a grind when playing through it rapidly. It should be enjoyed a little at a time or saved exclusively to be played on the go as a fun little time killer. The challenge and fun are waiting right there at the end for those who want to power through for it. It’s just a shame there are so many little things that pile up against the experience, like the pokémon-infused pokédex that never stops asking the same questions over and over or the lack of Pokémon-worthy music.

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  1. Positive: 145 out of 193
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 193
  3. Negative: 23 out of 193
  1. RagingKilledMe
    Nov 17, 2017
    10
    (Review in progress)

    So far, so good. Pokemon Ultra Sun (and Moon) are a love letter to long time Pokemon fans as well as to new fans just    (Review in progress)

    So far, so good. Pokemon Ultra Sun (and Moon) are a love letter to long time Pokemon fans as well as to new fans just starting their first journey.

    Pokemon Ultra Sun and Moon feel like the original Pokemon Sun and Moon games, but are refreshing in details and overall experience. It might not be the most innovative Pokemon title out there, but it's the most complete version of a Pokemon game to date.    … Expand
  2. Fro_Ring
    Apr 10, 2018
    10
    Very close to be the best pokemon games ever made. Lots of extras, fixings and improvements over the previous ones. Longer story too, andVery close to be the best pokemon games ever made. Lots of extras, fixings and improvements over the previous ones. Longer story too, and thats without even mentioning the online battles and trading.… Expand
  4. Marioipod13
    May 25, 2023
    10
    Underappreciated, excellent Pokemon game. With 807 Pokemon in this game (you might need multiple games to obtain them all) you have nearlyUnderappreciated, excellent Pokemon game. With 807 Pokemon in this game (you might need multiple games to obtain them all) you have nearly unlimited options for how to teambuild. Its story has few but significant changes from Sun and Moon, but it more than makes up for it with its expanded postgame. The Battle Agency in particular is a fun way to team up with friends, and the underappreciated Battle Royal is exclusive to this generation.… Expand
  5. 1_skydarktime
    Jan 20, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game itself has more and better content than the already decent Sun/Moon games. Also worth saying this generation brought to the main series something I always loved in the mystery dungeons spin-offs: an exciting, beautiful story. While the first set of games focused more on Lillie and her relationship with her abusive mother, here this plot point still remains, but a new focus is given to the character of the legendary Necrozma, which really reminds me of characters from the previously mentioned mystery dungeon spin-offs, which is a very good thing. It's suffering and state as an endearing, understandable antagonist was really well written and a pleasure to see added in the pokemon games and mythos.… Expand
  6. JustAGameGuy
    May 14, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While not the objective best Pokémon game, obviously, Pokémon Ultra Sun is my favourite game in the series by a long shot, and by far my most played as well. A massive list of Pokémon to discover, a story that takes you to other worlds, and plenty of changes both big and small.

    If you hopped into Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon expecting the game to just be the same as Sun and Moon with tiny increases in difficulty like I did, you’ll be hit with constant surprises. Several important battles have been added, removed, moved, or altered. Many totem Pokémon have been swapped out for a completely different Pokémon, which can catch you off guard if you prepared for the battle in the original Sun and Moon. And of course, the big legendary battle against Ultra Necrozma. It’s easy if you know it’s coming, but in a blind playthrough, you have no idea what to expect and are very likely to lose, possibly multiple times.    … Expand
  7. Tenebrious
    Jun 24, 2019
    8
    el juego me gusto lo que si no es recomendable para los que se compraron el pokemon sol no lo hagan porque no cambia mucho que digamos peroel juego me gusto lo que si no es recomendable para los que se compraron el pokemon sol no lo hagan porque no cambia mucho que digamos pero si es recomendable si no tienes ningun juego juego de la septima generacion… Expand
  8. manuel812
    May 29, 2021
    0
    un juego asqueroso es un completo refrito es igual a pokemon sol pero con 2 escenas de mierda mas

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#3 Best 3DS Game of 2017
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#1 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2017
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#16 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2017