Pokémon Sun and Moon - Easy Allies Review

After months of vacationing on the islands of Alola, it's finally time to give Pokémon Sun and Moon some stars. The series has made some pleasant changes in its newest iterations, streamlining a lot of elements to line up with other popular RPGs. Is this sequel perfect for new fans, old fans, or both?

Written by Brandon Jones
Available on Nintendo 3DS

Our ratings: 5 Stars - Masterful, 4 Stars - Excellent, 3 Stars - Decent, 2 Stars - Inferior, 1 Star - Terrible

[joemurray]

I love how you took your time with this review, shows you don't rush reviews for the sake of it. I hope there will be a proper Pokemon game on the Switch at one point :)

[boldlyfumblin]

Serious respect for the love that went into making this review happen.

[geocan]

Thanks Brandon. Would've been easy to say you missed it and never reviewed it. Glad you did, shows dedication.

[Cellsplitter]

I wish the review would mention the incredible leap Brandon made by jumping from Red straight to Sun. Anyway, happy to finaly see it!

[Kidbuu]

Not sure how practical this review is now but I'm glad Jones stuck with it and finished the review.

[Janitorp]

This is honestly a great review, and something I will recommend to friends who has been thinking about getting it. As a veteran who plays mostly for the postgame, the score is deserved. Its so easy to breed, train and battle pokemon online. The battle Tree that was not mentioned, is perfect PvE content for post game too.

[KenjiKussano]

Just wanted to say Brandon plays Pokémon is my all time fav YouTube series

[Speach]

I usually watch reviews after I beat the game myself. the timing here was fantastic just finished moon 2 days ago. good review

[bloodofredmoon]

You are the best reviewer on the internet, seriously. Back when games would come out years ago, the first thing I would do is go to GameTrailers to hear your reviews. Now I do the same with Easy Allies. Please don't ever stop.

[CaptPonyholder]

Excellent review, Brandon! Made me want to go back and finish my game. Had to stop due to coursework and research piling up.

[likenem]

I really didn't like this game because it felt a lot more restrictive then previous games in the series, they replaced HM's with people who Block your path and boats take you to the next Island instead of you surfing. Even Fishing is restricted to certain areas. Also this is the first time a pokemon game has chosen graphics over game play sense you lose frames when ever there are more then 2 pokemon on screen

[DaakkuuYRS]

I finished the game just yesterday and now a new review from Easy Allies. what a confidence...

[jaysummers]

The only Sun and Moon review that matters!

[gvulture]

This is very exciting, I've been anticipating this review from Brandon and even though I think these later entries of Pokémon are a mindless chore to play I really wanted to know what he thinks of this being a new comer to the series. Thank you very much for this, I know this took a long time for you to get out man.

[shawnconner]

It's finally out! Teasing aside though I'm glad to see you finally got this off your plate, Jones. Great review!

[DarkEggplant]

Jones: "Kept you waiting, huh?"

[Justxcaz_]

Awesome review! Haven't played Sun & Moon after I beat it. Got tired of waiting for the Poké bank update. But it was a memorable escape to Alola during mid November.

Can't wait to see what they do to the Switch Version, Stars!

[ScarfKat]

No mention of the large framerate drops in the larger battles?
Other than that great review, albeit late, but I understand why you'd want to take your time when reviewing a game this large.

[drakechandler]

I've never been interested in getting a Pokemon game before, but I have a distinct love for water based and tropical settings. I might get this game for no other reason than to just take in the scenery.

[schattenandorra]

Wow it's interesting to see how positive this review has become. Looking back at Brandon Sun Kyle Moon I thought Brandon felt much more negative towards Sun/Moon criticising several aspects of the game.