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Reception

Pok'mon Friends features some catchy minigames, but its minimal presentation and lack of lasting appeal make it easy to forget.

Pokémon Friends isn’t anything new; it’s basically a halfhearted mash-up of many puzzle games predecessors that came before it put into one with a Pokémon brand and plushie gimmick. It would be a far better game with the right level structure and broader progression, but it is still a cute, enjoyable, and leisurely experience that is worth ten dollars...

Pokemon Friends is a game that had great potential as a fun and educational game for children thanks to its cute Pokemon plushies and puzzles. Its use of gacha game mechanics combined with DLC and microtransactions, however, raise concerns — especially in the mobile version. Granted, the gacha mechanics are mild compared to some of the more egregious...

Pokémon Friends offers a charming set of puzzles that ramp up nicely in difficulty. It's a hop-on game that's ideal for younger players and compelling enough to grip the older lot. There is a good variety of challenges in the base release, but it is a shame that extras are tied to fairly expensive DLC. There are no Nintendo Switch-specific modes, either,...

I feel like the more I play Pokemon Friends and unlock higher difficulty levels of its puzzles, the more I enjoy it.