Close-quarters combat, intricate combos, and high-damage strings.
Pokkén Tournament DX launched on Switch with all arcade and Wii U characters plus new fighters. The final roster includes 21 playable Pokémon—a diverse mix of fan favorites and surprising choices:
Pokkén Tournament DX received "generally favorable reviews" on Metacritic, holding a score of . Nintendo Life gave it a 9/10 , praising its accessibility and perfect fit for the Switch's local multiplayer ethos. IGN's review gave it a 8.0 (same as the original), noting it's "a definitive edition of Nintendo's fighting game, and it fits well on the Switch".
Pokkén Tournament DX runs at , offering improved resolution over the Wii U original's 960x720 output. While not achieving 1080p, the game maintains a solid 60 frames per second during most gameplay, with only split-screen local multiplayer suffering frame rate dips. Nintendo Life gave it a 9/10 , praising
The game shifts seamlessly into a traditional 2D fighting game perspective. Movement is restricted to left, right, ducking, and jumping.
Use ranged attacks to chip away at your opponent's health while dodging incoming projectiles. Landing a specific heavy attack or combo triggers a transition into the next phase. Duel Phase
An stands for "Nintendo Submission Package." It represents a digital copy of a game downloaded directly from the Nintendo eShop. NSPs include additional metadata, title information, and can be easier to update with DLC and patches than XCI files. Some NSP files are also distributed as "base + update" bundles. While not achieving 1080p, the game maintains a
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As the inaugural Pokémon title for the console, Pokkén Tournament DX set a high bar for action games on the platform. It offers several key features that set it apart from its Wii U predecessor: 1. Expanded Roster
Unlike mainline Pokémon games where strategy revolves around moves, types, and stats, Pokkén Tournament DX is a pure fighting game in the vein of Tekken or Soulcalibur —unsurprising, given its co‑development by Bandai Namco and the Tekken team. Players control a Pokémon directly in 3D arenas, executing punches, kicks, and special moves to drain their opponent’s health bar. including all support sets
: This format mimics official digital downloads from the Nintendo eShop. It installs directly to the system's internal storage or microSD card, making it highly convenient for quick access without taking up physical slot space.
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For completionists who want to unlock everything, including all support sets, avatar items, and battle titles, the game offers around 65.5 hours of gameplay. Pokkén Tournament DX NSP/XCI Details
Technical powerhouses brought over from the arcade version.