Pocket Rumble

Platforms

• PC

  Feb 1, 2016
• Nintendo Switch

  Jul 5, 2018

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  7.5

  playscore

  7.7

  8 Critics

  6.7

  34 Players

8 critic reviews · 2 community reviews across all platforms

Critic Reviews

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  Destructoid

  6.5

  It’s a beautiful game, but that beauty can’t hide the fact Pocket Rumble still needs a bit of work. When playing with friends locally the game is an absolute blast. That's when it's at its best. It's all the other modes that weigh the package down. I’m not too keen to return to any of the single-player options until the AI is fixed nor do I wish to endure the spammy assaults of the same three or four characters I face online.

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  GameSpew

  8.0

  So, was Pocket Rumble worth the wait then? Yes, I think so. It’s one of the best fighting games available on Nintendo Switch even with its issues, and it’s yours for a bargain price. If you want a fast-paced fighting game that has got huge amounts of character, you really can’t go wrong.

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  Nintendo Insider

  8.0

  On the whole, Pocket Rumble is a game that fits snugly on the Nintendo Switch due to its portable inspiration and simple control system. I would even go a far as to say that I would love to see it streamed as a side tournament at some of the bigger fighting game events out there. If you are in need of a competitive fighter without the complexities of the genre yet still manages to keep the mind games intact, then Pocket Rumble could very well be right up your street.

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  NintendoLife

  8.0

  As newcomer friendly as the game is, timing and correct move choice are still key, so experience is undoubtably a factor. Working well with any controller, the game is good fun and perfectly suited for quick bursts of play, whether that be in online battles or playing tabletop against friends. Admittedly the Switch is not short of decent fighting games, but Pocket Rumble still provides great entertainment.

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  Nintendo World Report

  8.0

  All in all, Pocket Rumble’s goal of being a fighting game for everyone was accomplished. This is great for newcomers and veterans of retro fighters as this one is easy to learn and hard to master. Just keep in mind, if you’re looking for anything to collect or any sort of progression besides just ranking yourself up, you won’t find it here.

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  Switch Player

  8.0

  Pocket Rumble is a delightful fighting game boasting tight gameplay and lovely visuals. Its brutal difficulty is a bit at odds with the simplified control scheme, but as with anything, perseverance breeds excellence.

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  MeriStation

  7.0

  Visualmente es agradable, con una buena presentación y la música ayuda a meternos en ese entorno noventero en el que jugábamos portátil en mano a estos títulos del género y cuenta con suficiente contenido para justificar su ajustado precio: apenas 10€. Así que no es una mala recomendación para los más completistas aunque quede lejos de ser una joya o un imprescindible del sistema. Lo que en resumen se diría un buen juego: ni más, ni menos.

  Reviewed on PC, Switch

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  Multiplayer.it

  7.8

  Pocket Rumble è un picchiaduro rapido, perfetto per le partite mordi e fuggi su Nintendo Switch, ma soprattutto accessibile: chiunque può divertirsi e prendere confidenza con le sue meccaniche di gioco semplificate. Nonostante ciò, dopo molte ore di combattimenti all'ultimo sangue, si rivela solido ed appagante anche per chi è diventato ormai un vero esperto.

  Reviewed on Switch

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