New Pokemon Game for Nintendo Switch Announced: Sword and Shield!

in #esteem5 years ago

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Nintendo has now had two iterations of announcing the latest Pokemon game for its latest console, Nintendo Switch. The ability to leverage the technology of a mainstream console will be visible in the game as they have announced a number features possible given the better technology available relative to the traditional mobile gaming consoles of the past. What is interesting is how the Switch is still mobile given its innovative design. I have enjoyed playing Pokemon Let’s Go both on the television and while on the road and the new game is said to be able to take the experience further as well.

The have announced that trainers will be exploring the Galar Region for this generation which will surely include new Pokemon including the new traditional Starter Pokemon: Grookey (Grass), Scorbunny (Fire), and Sobble (Water). The map itself when displayed will be massive as it continues toward the open world type of game. The map design will be 3D instead of the traditional 2D elements from the past. Also, similar to the Let’s Go games, wild Pokemon will be seen in the map while in the Wild Zone. This will give an interesting experience for those searching to complete a full Pokedex!

In addition to the traditional elements we have seen from Pokemon games like gym battles for badges as well as Tournaments both PvE and PvP, the game will expand upon the social experiment that has come from the mobile hit game, Pokemon Go as it will introduce Raid battles in the game. This will allow players to group together to battle Pokemon in game for a chance to capture them. While a Nintendo Online membership will be needed, the expanded experience could lead to further developments like in most games. They have also announced another type of evolution for Pokemon called Dynamax which make Pokemon larger for a limited time. They can even be caught in this form.

Towards the end of the announcements, they have shared the new Legendaries of the game, Zacian (Sword) and Zamazenta (Shield)! It also seems as if these powerful Pokemon can actually fuse together to make an alternative form but the trailer ends short of showing this. As a long time Pokemon fan and player, this is surely at the top of my list of games to acquire in the future!

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