Solve brainteasing puzzles and make in-game Pokémon plush with Pokémon Friends, available on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and iOS and Android devices.
Platforms
Android iOS SwitchGenres
Arcade PuzzleThemes
Educational Kids
Languages: English and 8 more
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Media
Critic Reviews
SECTOR.sk
By Mat�� �trbaPok'mon Friends features some catchy minigames, but its minimal presentation and lack of lasting appeal make it easy to forget.
Forever Classic Games
By James DernPokémon Friends isn’t anything new; it’s basically a halfhearted mash-up of many puzzle games predecessors that came before it put into one with a Pokémon brand and plushie gimmick. It would be a far better game with the right level structure and broader progression, but it is still a cute, enjoyable, and leisurely experience that is worth ten dollars to me...
Reno Gazette-Journal
By Jason HidalgoPokemon Friends is a game that had great potential as a fun and educational game for children thanks to its cute Pokemon plushies and puzzles. Its use of gacha game mechanics combined with DLC and microtransactions, however, raise concerns — especially in the mobile version. Granted, the gacha mechanics are mild compared to some of the more egregious offenders out there. I’m just not comfortable seeing gacha mechanics in Pokemon Friends, particularly for a game that’s aimed toward families. After playing the excellent Donkey Kong Bananza, Pokemon Friends feels a bit like a letdown.
Cubed3
By Jorge Ba-ohPokémon Friends offers a charming set of puzzles that ramp up nicely in difficulty. It's a hop-on game that's ideal for younger players and compelling enough to grip the older lot. There is a good variety of challenges in the base release, but it is a shame that extras are tied to fairly expensive DLC. There are no Nintendo Switch-specific modes, either, so some players may opt for the paid mobile release instead. Unlike the free mobile base game, though, the paid edition allows for unlimited puzzles to be played per day, so there is incentive to keep going to unravel them all.
Siliconera
By Jenni LadaI feel like the more I play Pokemon Friends and unlock higher difficulty levels of its puzzles, the more I enjoy it.
