![]() ![]() ![]() Knowing your movesets within each phase and the moves which initiate the shifts is what will set skilled players apart from filthy casuals. Landing specific combos or moves on the enemy causes a switch into Duel phase, which features strictly 2D movement and is more close quarters, playing closer to a more traditional fighter. Matches always begin in Field phase, where you have 3D movement and more ranged attacks are available. Throughout the fight you will shift between ‘Field’ and ‘Duel’ phases, and this is one of Pokkén’s major mechanic that sets it apart from other fighters. There are quite a few moving parts to the flow of battle, and knowing exactly what’s going on will give you the edge.īattles take place in a number of arenas differing in shape and size which may become either an advantage or disadvantage dependent on your Pokémon selection. The game will initially prompt you to conduct practice in order to understand how the battles work, and take my word for it, this is highly recommended. You are provided with a number of different options to explore from single, multiplayer and online battles, to character customisation, Pokémon selection and practice. You are first introduced to the Farrum Region, the hub of your future Pokkén adventures. The tutorial options and control are quite easy to get the hang of early and is complimented with in-depth instruction on how the game mechanics work. The introduction to the game is very welcoming to first time players. Pokkén has the ability to be both the simple button mashing fighter as well as a surprisingly tactical and strategic fighter. My initial thoughts were of an OP Charizard fire blasting the crap out of its opponent until the match was over, boy was I wrong. Sounds pretty simple, right? Having never played Pokkén on the WII U or the arcade version, I was not really sure what to expect. The gameplay consists of single Pokémon fighting in a best of three rounds battle to secure the victory. For those who are new to the title, Pokkén Tournament steps away from your traditional turn-based Pokémon battles and adopts a more traditional arcade fighting style (think Tekken except with Pikachu and co.). ![]()
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