Parents' Guide to

Pokemon Conquest

By Mark Raby, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 8+

Strategy-based battle game breathes new life to series.

Game Nintendo DS 2012
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What you will—and won't—find in this game.

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Holly R.
Holly R. Parent of baby-year-old
February 15, 2018
age 9+

A good introduction to Strategy RPG's...

The game is a cross over between Pokemon and the Nobunaga's Ambition/Romance of the Three Kingdoms series. It's a strategy game with role-playing mechanics. I enjoyed it but it's waaayy too easy for SRPG veterans and perhaps too hard for very young kids unless they pick things up quickly.
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What’s It About?

POKEMON CONQUEST has a notably different story than the typical Pokemon game. First off, Pokemon trainers are not referred to as "trainers" in this game, but rather as "warriors." Set in an environment designed to resemble the historical era of feudal Japan, players travel to different kingdoms and set their Pokemon into battle. If players manage to defeat their opponents, they gain control of the kingdom, and the goal is to rule over as many kingdoms as possible. The structure of the game functions more like a board game than the typical open-ended adventures that are more associated with this franchise.

Is It Any Good?

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Pokemon Conquest is a very unique entry to the Pokemon series. The battle system plays out as a strategic turn-based role-playing game, a genre that generally caters to a more experienced, skillful set of players than the typical Pokemon player. For those who are willing to learn the nuances of this battle system and take the time needed to perfect their strategies, this game is ultimately rewarding. Fans should note that not every Pokemon creature appears in this game, but should nevertheless appreciate the new gameplay system that helps breathe life into the franchise.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the violence in this game. Do you consider Pokemon battles to be violent or good-natured competitions?

  • When have you had to overcome obstacles?

  • Why is it important to treat both your friends and your rivals with respect?

Game Details

  • Platform: Nintendo DS
  • Subjects: Math : estimation, patterns, probability
  • Skills: Emotional Development : empathy, identifying emotions, Thinking & Reasoning : logic, strategy, thinking critically
  • Available online?: Not available online
  • Publisher: Nintendo
  • Release date: June 18, 2012
  • Genre: Role-Playing
  • ESRB rating: E for Mild Cartoon Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes
  • Last updated: August 29, 2016

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