Pokémon Ultra Moon - Nintendo 3DS

Its a very good game, but so far it seems very, very similar to Sun and Moon with little to no changes. Thats really my only complaint so far, but Im sure thatll change the later on in the game you get.

Honestly, it feels like a great send off for the series on the DS series of consoles. Tons of features, a wonderful story, and overall one of the best, if not the best, in the franchise. Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon blew away all of my expectations. I liked the original Sun and Moon but this updated version just feels so much more...complete. Its amazing and a must have for any pokemon fan or anyone looking to get into the series!

Updated: So my original Review was very pointed. I am not a huge fan of Pokemon Ultra Moon/Sun, but I given it more consideration. So I am pretty excited by every perspective pokemon game. I have been playing them for years (every-game sequentially since I played silver when I was four), and have followed every game from leaks to game reviews; this has been a staple form of entertainment in my life. So when I heard of Pokemon UltraMoon, you best believe i was excited. I love sequel games. Playing emerald was a real highlight for me growing up. As such, you would imagine, based on reviews, I would love this game. Sadly, I DO NOT. Do get me wrong, the game is ok. It is playable and pretty. The 3d Graphics are cool and a great step in the right direction for nintendo. The play through was relatively easy. The game is definitely solid. The problem is that it is not any more than that. The Pokemon Franchise is special, but, sadly, THIS GAME IS NOT SPECIAL. How Nintendo made an un-special pokemon game, I have no idea. WHAT ABOUT THE GAME WAS UN-SPECIAL? 1. This game feels more like a rushed gimmick. ITS NOT A SEQUEL to the Alola Region, BUT a cheap remake for fans to get a quick dose of Pokemon. The new features, arcs, and story developments are definitely there, but the game feels rushed and doesnt have the Pokemon flare we know and love. 2. The game is touted and marketed by game freak as a MAJOR expansion to the Alola Universe. IT IS NOT. THIS WAS VERY DISAPPOINTING. Sometimes Hype doesnt live up... 3. With games like Zelda, Mario, Animal Crossing, Xenoblade Chronicles, all innovating, I am VERY SURPRISED how underdeveloped this sequel is. ***Whether you are Nintendo reading this or a causal fan just now that this game is neither bad nor good. It will be a way to spend time. Probably not good time. Definitely not bad time. But, thats it. If this game was trying to get me excited for next generation you did it.

so, I love pokemon. No matter the game. This one was advertised as a alternate universe which I guess it is but I had to check the game cartridge and the title screen when I started this one since it was the same as Moon. Same intro, same house, same mom, same people. It seems incredibly lazy to me and made me really sad. If you are going to update a game - we have the nintendo Eshop now - you can do an update or an expansion there. Please dont make me get excited and pay $40 for a new game expecting it to be different. I was really excited for this one for a long time. I thought it would go more into depth with the end characters in moon. like an expansion or how Black 2 did it. But, now I am basically replaying moon. I will be skeptical for the next time the Pokemon Company does this. I will probably not preorder unless its obviously a new game... Come on guys, this was so lazy of you!

4stars because, yeah Pokemon is and has always been great. I feel like in this game, and Sun and Moon that the Pokémon company guides you through everything. It’s all given to you with no challenge. The older games made you think to solve its puzzles. That is my only major complaint about this game, other than that I love the game. That one thing isn’t going to stop me from going to get the next game when it comes out.

Lets see.... They made the intro faster to where you choose your starter. Added some new Pokemon (Ultra Beast) Added some transformations for the legends. Added minigames Added Ultra Space for easy Shiny Pokémon including legendary Pokémon Added new Z moves Added a bit longer story The post game added the Battle Agency (basically Battle Factory), a new Team Rocket and battles against Giovanni, Maxi, Archie, Cyrus, Ghestis and Lysandre.

I want to be the very best, Like no one ever was. To catch them is my real test, To train them is my cause! (I will travel across the land, Searching far and wide. Each Pokemon to understand The power thats inside!) Pokemon! Gotta catch em all! Its you and me, I know its my destiny! Pokemon! Oh, youre my best friend, In a world we must defend! Pokemon! Gotta catch em all! (A heart so true, Our courage will pull us through!) You teach me and Ill teach you, Po-ke-mon! Gotta catch em all! Gotta catch em all! Every challenge along the way, With courage I will face! I will battle every day, To claim my rightful place! Come with me, the time is right, Theres no better team! Arm in arm, well win the fight, Its always been our dream! Pokemon! Gotta catch em all! Its you and me, I know its my destiny! Pokemon! Oh, youre my best friend, In a world we must defend! Pokemon! Gotta catch em all! (A heart so true, Our courage will pull us through!) You teach me and Ill teach you, Po-ke-mon! Gotta catch em all! Gotta catch em all! Gotta catch em all! Gotta catch em all! Gotta catch em all! Pokemon! Gotta catch em all! Its you and me, I know its my destiny! Pokemon! Oh, youre my best friend, In a world we must defend! Pokemon! Gotta catch em all! (A heart so true, Our courage will pull us through!) You teach me and Ill teach you, Po-ke-mon! Gotta catch em all! Gotta catch em all! Po-ke-mon!

Sigh. The more and more Im playing it the more Im realizing what a cash grab these releases were. Im sure the post game content will be great but for someone whos still trudging along through the main story it feels like deja vu from Sun and Moon. Speaking of the main story, its soooooo slow. I also keep waiting for something different to happen but honestly there isnt much. Sure, theres tweaks/small improvements here and there along the way but nothing that makes you go WOW! Anyways, for veterans of the series the word disappointing is an understatement. However, for newbies looking to get into the series and not experiencing Alola yet I would definitely recommend it. I just feel like they could have done so much more with this game after Sun and Moon. Oh well...

This is honestly one of my least favorite pokemon games and there are many reasons why. This game is an addition to moon and sun its not a sequel like it looked like it would be. Many of the things I did not enjoy from the first game is still there; like the slow story, the training wheels being there the entire game, long pointless cut-scenes that dont help the story progress, etc. Even with some additions its pointless like the ultra recon characters they added honestly nothing good to the game. There were no major changes in this game and to begin with pokemon moon and sun for me personally was hard to finish. This game feels like a cheap dlc that was rushed. Im just sad because I love the pokemon franchise and have played every game and every spin-off this game just didnt feel good to me.

Lots of additional content compared to Sun and Moon, but I think they took out some important story elements. I wont say what to avoid spoilers if you havent looked into it yet, but the story felt incomplete. Gameplay improved, but story suffered.