Why Pokémon Quest is the best free-to-play game in the series yet

The folks at The Verge have put together an extensive piece explaining why they think Pokémon Quest is the best free-to-play game in the series yet. Read on below for a few excerpts from the article:

Like most free-to-play games, Pokémon Quest includes timers on several aspects of gameplay. Your ability to do battle is measured by a battery that will slowly deplete after each fight; meals will only cook while you’re away fighting. There are in-game tickets to help alleviate these time gates, and so far I haven’t found myself forced to spend any real cash to get around them. Still, it means you shouldn’t expect to tuck into Pokémon Quest for long stretches at a time.

The joy of Pokémon Quest is much like that of Neko Atsume, a cat collecting game for mobile devices. Traditional Pokémon games are about completing an adventure. Quest, like Neko Atsume, hones in on the details of the experience. It’s about creating a space perfectly suited to your tastes and interests. It gives you a chance to sit and wait to see what new surprises will roll in next.

Pokémon Quest is currently available for Switch, with a mobile release expected later this month.

Source: The Verge