Pokémon Unite is the latest release in the popular series, but this spin-off game has a few differences. For starters, it’s a MOBA. This is the first game of its type to come to the Pokémon franchise and it marks a pretty big departure from previous games. Aside from the change to its genre, it is the first with serious and focused attention for esports.
Pokémon Unite is a MOBA game, but one made with a competitive focus. The title has only just launched, while there are a few issues Pokémon Unite esports could become a lively scene.
Pokémon Unite’s Gameplay and Problems at Launch
Pokémon Unite at launch already looks like a pretty well-rounded game, if one with some clear problems. For a start, the title has a degree of microtransactions and monetization which would make even most other freemium games blush. This is an irritation and it’s especially annoying for its primary audience; Nintendo and Pokémon fans. Microtransactions aren’t very common in these titles, outside of some weird experiments like Mario Kart Mobile.
In terms of actual gameplay, Pokémon Unite hasn’t really surprised but it has been fun. It is a MOBA. It recreates that MOBA experience that you’ve found elsewhere, but with a Pokémon twist. The game is going to feel extremely familiar to other MOBAs, but with Pokémon thrown into the mix.
While this might not sound the most inspiring, it has been well received and is fun to play. The MOBA format isn’t really in need of any major changes. This Pokémon version fits the bill perfectly fine, and MOBA players are going to find it simple to move from existing games to Pokémon Unite. It might not be the most engrossing single-player Pokémon experience, but Pokémon Unite esports look promising.
Trainers, it’s time. #PokemonUNITE is now available on Nintendo Switch! ?
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— Pokémon UNITE (@PokemonUnite) July 21, 2021
Pokémon Unite Esports
Pokémon Unite is a new MOBA launched for mobile by Tencent, a company with a lot of history in mobile esports. They’re responsible for a good deal of the major
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