Super Pokémon Rumble is an interesting diversion from the core Pokémon formula while 3DS owners wait for a mainline RPG, and the real-time combat approach feels quite visceral and satisfying. However, while there is some fun to be found in Super Pokémon Rumble in short spurts, as a whole it is just too repetitive, with the gameplay mainly consisting of the rapid tapping of one or two attack buttons and dodging around enemies until they are defeated.
Not feeling turkey this year? How about some roasted Tepig instead? Once again, IGN has an exclusive Pokemon code for your redeeming pleasure. This time it's for a powered-up Tepig in Pokemon Rumble Blast, which was recently released for the Nintendo 3DS...
The Good
Toy Pokemon characters have a compact, cute charm Lots of Pokemon to collect.
The Bad
Extremely simplistic and repetitive combat Sparse variety in stages and settings Brain-dead bosses Trying to improve Pokemon feels like a waste of time and effort Few changes from the WiiWare game.
The 3DS gave Nintendo a wider palette to work with, but it seems like it was content to leave well enough alone. Because of that we feel comfortable recommending it, but we also feel compelled to remind you that a very similar game is already available through WiiWare, and it's less expensive as well. The choice is
Pokemon Rumble Blast marks the very first Pokemon-branded title created for the 3DS. Pokemaniacs like myself have eagerly awaited the opportunity to see our favorite monsters rendered in full, stereoscopic 3D pretty much since we first heard about Nintendo's newest handheld. But while the game does have its charms, unfortunately the efforts of developer Ambrella just didn't end up warranting a full retail release...
