Review2019-11-13

Pokémon Sword and Shield review: the best Pokémon games in years

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Pokémon Sword
Genres · rpg
Release · Nov 15, 2019
Developer · Game Freak
Nintendo Switch
36 articles 28 writers 22 reviews
Sword and Shield: Arena VR
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Sword and Shield: Arena VR
Genres · simulation
Release · Mar 31, 2017
PC
19 articles 16 writers 6 reviews
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