Pokémon Masters EX

by Mikhail Sep 26, 2020 | 1 Votes | 80 Played | 0 Reviews

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DeNA Go on adventures with your Pokémon and other trainers in Pokémon Masters EX and gather Pokémon Master League badges to compete in the aforementioned league. Gather trainers, gym leaders, and Elite 4 members like Lance, Lillie, Misty, Red, Brock, and Erika to make up your team! Play Now Similar Games

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Summary

Pokémon and gacha games are a perfect mix. After all, the franchise has hundreds of Pokémon and trainers to collect.

This is what Pokémon Masters EX managed to perfect. The game is a traditional character collector with real-time combat elements, which isn’t far too different from conventional Pokémon games. In a way, it manages to build on the franchise, creating a cohesive story with chapter-based sets of adventures while taking full advantage of the many characters and Pokemon players can collect.

Though the gameplay and overall feel are a far cry from the mainline games, Gamefreak can learn a thing or two from this DeNa Co-developed game. It’s not a low-effort title where the devs plastered the Pokémon into the game, but it is a well-made experience and a journey worth undertaking.

Whether you’re a Pokémon or otherwise, Pokémon Masters EX is a must-play. Why? Well, let’s take a look at what it has to offer before you start your journey to be the very best:

Plotline

Pokémon Masters EX takes place on the artificial island of Pasio, the site of the Pokémon Masters League. All trainers across all regions have come together to compete - even gym leaders and elite four members. Seeing Celadon City Gym Leader Erika interacting with Rosa and Skyla from Unova wouldn't be weird. You’ll take the mantle of a new trainer guided by Misty and Brock and gather more members for your team when you play through the chapter-based story, where the main goal is to collect all five PML badges to compete in the league.

Not only trainers are on the island, but also the infamous Team Break and the rather conceited Lear, owner of Pasio. You’ll have to deal with them in the Main Story chapters, which you’ll spend most of your time on. Many events also include other characters like Lusamine and Team Rocket and fighting legendary Pokémon. Playing through them will give you various rewards.

Gameplay

Instead of collecting Pokémon, you’ll collect trainers AND their main Pokémon, called sync pairs. For example, your team composition may include Blue and Blastoise, Sabrina and Alakazam, and Lance and Dragonite. It’s a fantastic formula that combines the franchise’s new and old characters, making it a complete Pokémon experience at your fingertips.

The main draw of Pokémon Masters EX is, of course, its hybrid real-time and turn-based battles. You’ll bring in a team of three in battles and story missions, and every Pokémon will have two attacks and two special abilities, which take the form of buffs like increased SP—Atk for all team members and critical hit. Meanwhile, attacks are mainly elemental; a bar gauge automatically fills up on the bottom of the screen to execute them. Performing attacks requires a certain number of bars. It’s always a strategic decision whether to attack now or charge it up for a more devastating one in the future.

Like the mainline games, affinities play a significant role in Pokémon Masters EX. However, the Pokémon will only have one strength and weakness compared to their multifaceted versions on the console and handheld games. Moreover, status afflictions like paralyzing, poisoning, and burning are present and can change the flow of battle. This is because the game uses a “class” system when deciding the role of a sync pair. For example, the Blue and Blastoise pair can act as a tank that can easily absorb attacks like a sponge but is vulnerable to burn and poison.

Considering that it’s a free-to-play game, Pokémon Masters EX has tons of microtransactions. There are two types of gems: paid and non-paid. Thankfully, the Gacha’s draw odds seem fair since I’ve snagged two five-star sync pairs in two 11-scout draws. The game also uses an energy system, but it’s pretty generous handing these out, so you can play for extended hours. You can also hatch eggs, but these take time to hatch, though you can shorten them with berries.

Unfortunately, Pokémon Masters EX makes itself a bit more complicated due to the wide range of items you must use to upgrade your sync pairs. There are so many elements you must note that it could take all the fun away. It could have been better if these were streamlined.

Community

For a Pokémon game, it’s weird that it doesn’t have PvP. It’s mainly a single-player experience. However, the game has a large online community, mainly on Discord and Reddit, where you can get tips and tricks from veterans.

Graphics/Sound

Pokémon Masters EX’s presentation is one of its outstanding elements. The 3D models even rival even that of the mainline Pokémon Sword and Shield versions on the Nintendo Switch (which I spent hundreds of hours on). Plus, it has one significant aspect that the main games sorely miss: voice acting. The characters' voices bring so much personality into the characters and immersion into the game. It’s hard to figure out why they haven’t done this in any main games.

Conclusion

Overall, Pokémon Masters EX is a sublime and whole Pokémon experience on mobile and a must-play for long-time fans and those new to it. Its fast-paced combat brings in a lot of fun, while the sheer number of characters it gathers adds to the immersion and appeals to the nostalgia factor. Topping it all is its outstanding presentation, which rivals the main games.

Give it a shot and start your bid to become a part of the PML Hall of Fame.

New Game Added: Pokémon Masters EX

by Mikhail Sep 26, 2020

Go on adventures with your Pokémon and other trainers in Pokémon Masters EX and gather Pokémon Master League badges to compete in the aforementioned league. Gather trainers, gym leaders, and Elite 4 members like Lance, Lillie, Misty, Red, Brock, and Erika to make up your team!