Posted: 16 months ago, last updated 10 months ago.
Author: Ben Kendall, @GeekDadGamer and Jo Robertson.
Overview
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.
Game Details
Release Date: 21/07/2021, updated in 2021
Price: Free
Platforms: Android, Switch and iOS
Content Rating: PEGI 7
Skill Rating: 10+ year-olds
Players: 1 (10 online)
Genres: Action, Fighting and Strategy
Accessibility: 29 features
Developer: Timi Studios (@TimiStudios)
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Duration
Play Style
You can play this game in the following styles:
Age Ratings
Rated 4+ on the Apple App Store.
Skill Rating
10+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. 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 Purchases: Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience.
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.
Accessibility
You'll need to be able to quickly react to changes in the match, and some actions require quick button presses and rapid pressing, as well as simultaneous buttons. You automatically target nearby enemies, so you don't have to aim your attacks.
There is significant customisation of camera movement, and you can switch to colourblind-friendly mode in the settings. the text throughout is large and of high contrast, making it clear and easily readable.
You can switch between default and advanced control schemes, and you can make certain attacks happen automatically to reduce complexity.
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