I've been catching lots of Pocket Monsters in Pokemon X and Pokemon Y for the 2DS/3DS. Here are some thoughts on the game.

The formula hasn't changed much over the years, but there's still something addicting about booting up a new mainline Pokemon game and starting a brand-new adventure to become the best trainer in the world. X and Y feature updated visuals and much-needed pizzazz during battle sequences, helping make this set of releases the best Pokemon games in years.

Online is a huge part of the Pokemon world, and developer Game Freak has improved on this experience. You can easily trade and battle with friends and strangers, and the Wonder Trade option lets you fill up your Pokedex easily by making blind trades with anyone in the world.

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