
Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure
by Game Freak
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306
2019
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Information
Consoles
Nintendo Switch
How Long to Beat
Developer
Game Freak
Publisher
Nintendo
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer
Release Date
Nov 15, 2019
Age Rating
Your Rating & Status
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Rushed
39h
Main story
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Completionist
Synopsis:
A turn-based role-playing game set in the Galar region, a fictional land inspired by the United Kingdom. Players catch, train, and battle creatures called Pokémon while traveling across the region to collect eight Gym badges and ultimately challenge the reigning Champion. The game introduces the Dynamax and Gigantamax mechanics, which temporarily transform Pokémon into giant forms with enhanced attacks. A fully explorable open-world Wild Area connects major locations, with weather-dependent Pokémon encounters and cooperative raid battles for up to four players. The first mainline Pokémon entry on the Nintendo Switch, it notably adopted DLC expansions instead of the series' traditional enhanced re-releases.
Where to play
DLC & Expansions (2)
Pulled from IGDB, prioritised when they share genres with Pokémon Sword.
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