Pokémon Sword/Shield (2019)
Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield is a RPG game for the Nintendo Switch which is set in the Galar region.
First released
Nov 15, 2019
Aliases
Pokemon Sword / Shield
Franchises
Pokémon
Developed by
Game Freak, Inc.
Published by
Nintendo
Platforms
Nintendo Switch
Genres
Role-Playing
Themes
Fantasy
Rating
ESRB: E
Releases
- NSW - Pokémon Sword United States
- NSW - Pokémon Shield United States
- NSW - Pokémon Sword/Shield United States
- NSW - Pokémon Sword (Digital) United States
- NSW - Pokémon Shield (Digital) United States
- NSW - Pokémon Sword & Pokémon Shield Double Pack United States
- NSW - Pokémon Sword & Pokémon Shield Double Pack (Digital Version) United States
- NSW - Pokémon Sword + Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass United States
- NSW - Pokémon Sword + Sword Expansion Pass (Digital) United States
- NSW - Pokémon Shield + Shield Expansion Pass United States
- NSW - Pokémon Shield + Shield Expansion Pass (Digital) United States
Community reviews
The first TV console Pokemon Game
Game: Pokemon Sword
Genre: RPG
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
System: Nintendo Switch
Year of Release: 2019
Length of Playthrough: 62 Hours
Total Score: 90/100
Value Score: 9/10
• Story: 9/10
• Characters: 9/10
• GamePlay: 8/10
• Graphics: 7/10
• Sound: 9/10
• Music: 10/10
• Length: 10/10
• Replay Value: 10/10
• Player Value: 8/10
Pros
+First TV console based Pokemon game
+Storyline changed like the last few games, gym challenges and progression differs from older games
+OST has a lot of great tracks
+Base game takes at least 45 hours and additional content can add another 10-15 hours. Plenty of side stuff to do after all the main adventure is done.
+Access to a lot of legendaries (but only through DLC)
Cons
-Resolution for docked is at 1080p but drops down to 720p in certain parts of the game
-Resolution is worse portable starting at 720p and dipping lower in certain parts of the game
-Game runs at 30 FPS but can drop down to 20 fps regardless of whether its portable or docked
-Not all Pokemon are obtainable/usable in Sword even if you use Pokemon Home hence no National Dex.
-Dynamax battles can be annoying if you are depending on AI allies
-Sound effects from previous Pokemon games re-used instead of remade for older Pokemon.
-Online MP tied down to subscription service (NSO)
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Pokemon Red (GBC): N/A
Pokemon Blue (GBC): N/A
Pokemon Yellow (GBC): 91
Pokemon Gold (GB): N/A
Pokemon Silver (GB): N/A
Pokemon Crystal (GBC): 94
Pokemon Ruby (GBA): N/A
Pokemon Emerald (GBA): 94
Pokemon Diamond (DS): N/A
Pokemon White (DS): 98
Pokemon White 2 (DS): 93
Pokemon X (3DS): 94
Pokemon Sun (3DS): 93
Pokemon Ultra Sun (3DS): 95
Pokemon Sword (NS): 90
Pokemon Omega Ruby (3DS): 96
Pokemon Snap (N64): N/A
Pokemon Stadium (N64): N/A
Pokemon Stadium 2 (N64): N/A
Genre: RPG
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
System: Nintendo Switch
Year of Release: 2019
Length of Playthrough: 62 Hours
Total Score: 90/100
Value Score: 9/10
• Story: 9/10
• Characters: 9/10
• GamePlay: 8/10
• Graphics: 7/10
• Sound: 9/10
• Music: 10/10
• Length: 10/10
• Replay Value: 10/10
• Player Value: 8/10
Pros
+First TV console based Pokemon game
+Storyline changed like the last few games, gym challenges and progression differs from older games
+OST has a lot of great tracks
+Base game takes at least 45 hours and additional content can add another 10-15 hours. Plenty of side stuff to do after all the main adventure is done.
+Access to a lot of legendaries (but only through DLC)
Cons
-Resolution for docked is at 1080p but drops down to 720p in certain parts of the game
-Resolution is worse portable starting at 720p and dipping lower in certain parts of the game
-Game runs at 30 FPS but can drop down to 20 fps regardless of whether its portable or docked
-Not all Pokemon are obtainable/usable in Sword even if you use Pokemon Home hence no National Dex.
-Dynamax battles can be annoying if you are depending on AI allies
-Sound effects from previous Pokemon games re-used instead of remade for older Pokemon.
-Online MP tied down to subscription service (NSO)
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Pokemon Red (GBC): N/A
Pokemon Blue (GBC): N/A
Pokemon Yellow (GBC): 91
Pokemon Gold (GB): N/A
Pokemon Silver (GB): N/A
Pokemon Crystal (GBC): 94
Pokemon Ruby (GBA): N/A
Pokemon Emerald (GBA): 94
Pokemon Diamond (DS): N/A
Pokemon White (DS): 98
Pokemon White 2 (DS): 93
Pokemon X (3DS): 94
Pokemon Sun (3DS): 93
Pokemon Ultra Sun (3DS): 95
Pokemon Sword (NS): 90
Pokemon Omega Ruby (3DS): 96
Pokemon Snap (N64): N/A
Pokemon Stadium (N64): N/A
Pokemon Stadium 2 (N64): N/A