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Play Overview
Pokémon Unite (2021) is an online fighting game where you battle Pokémon in an arena and try and score points against an opposing team. Its short, frenetic matches are similar to DotA or League of Legends but here, you score points by catching wild Pokémon and getting them into the opposing team's goal, which adds a greater element of defence. There's also a greater focus on power-up abilities that can turn battles one way or the other. It's a blend of classic Pokémon gameplay and online battle mechanics that results in a surprisingly compelling play experience.
You start by choosing your Pokémon and exploring the map to find wild Pokémon, which you then fight, catch and deposit in the other team's goal. This gains you some the energy you need to accrue to win the game after the 10-minute match is complete. You can also attack other players to disrupt their attempts at scoring points. In the final minutes of a match, a strong wild Pokémon appears, which offers a huge amount of energy to the team that successfully defeats it, potentially turning the tide of the game.
Each Pokémon has two regular moves, each with two different variations, as well as an ultimate move. This range of attacks encourages you to develop both offensive and defensive strategies. You can build on these by upgrading collectable items between matches that offer further power-ups, such as an increased critical-hit rate, increased movement speed, and more powerful attacks. These mechanics combine to give you a wide array of options in each fight and finding a strategy and pairing that suits you is crucial to success.
It's a unique take on the multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) genre that adds new mechanics and offers a more accessible entry into it for less experienced players but still offers a challenge to more experienced players through a wide variety of tactics, items, Pokémon, and attacks that makes it a worthwhile offering.
Our examiner, Ben Kendall, first checked Pokémon Unite 2 years ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 9 months ago.
You start by choosing your Pokémon and exploring the map to find wild Pokémon, which you then fight, catch and deposit in the other team's goal. This gains you some the energy you need to accrue to win the game after the 10-minute match is complete. You can also attack other players to disrupt their attempts at scoring points. In the final minutes of a match, a strong wild Pokémon appears, which offers a huge amount of energy to the team that successfully defeats it, potentially turning the tide of the game.
Each Pokémon has two regular moves, each with two different variations, as well as an ultimate move. This range of attacks encourages you to develop both offensive and defensive strategies. You can build on these by upgrading collectable items between matches that offer further power-ups, such as an increased critical-hit rate, increased movement speed, and more powerful attacks. These mechanics combine to give you a wide array of options in each fight and finding a strategy and pairing that suits you is crucial to success.
It's a unique take on the multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) genre that adds new mechanics and offers a more accessible entry into it for less experienced players but still offers a challenge to more experienced players through a wide variety of tactics, items, Pokémon, and attacks that makes it a worthwhile offering.
Our examiner, Ben Kendall, first checked Pokémon Unite 2 years ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 9 months ago.
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Play Style
Duration
Play Time: It takes around 10 minutes to play a round of this game. Rounds take 10 minutes, with the winning team being the one who, after the 10 minutes have ended, has scored the most points.
Benefits
Age Ratings
Content Rating
Users Interact: The game enables players to interact and communicate with each other, so may expose players to language usually associated with older rated games.
Rated 4+ on the Apple App Store.
Skill Level
10+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it’s important for parents and guardians to ensure they understand in-game purchases and have spending limits set-up. To play competitively you need to have strategy, communication and quick reflexes. However we read about children as young as 4 enjoying the game with a parent to guide them.
Account Rating
You don’t need a platform subscription to play this game online.
Costs
Pokémon Unite
This game is free to play, but there are other costs associated with this game:
- In-Game Loot Boxes: Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience. These include in-game purchases of random items (known as 'loot boxes') that offer a chance of getting rare/higher-value items although common/lower-value items are more frequent.
You can buy gems, which you can exchange for items in the shop that will boost your Pokémon's stats and performance in the game. While these items can be obtained without spending money, it will take far longer.
The price for packs of gems ranges from £0.89/$0.99 to £89.99/$99.99.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
Game Details
Release Date: 21/07/2021, updated in 2021
Price: Free
Out Now: Android, Switch and iOS
Skill Rating: 10+ year-olds
Players: 1 (10 online)
Genres: Action, Fighting (Strategy and Traversal)
Accessibility: 29 features
Components: 2D Overhead
Developer: Timi Studios (@TimiStudios)
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