The latest addition to the iconic Pokémon franchise is now here! Pokémon Unite is finally released for mobile users and we couldn’t be more excited!
First announced by Nintendo in June 2020 and was released for Nintendo Switch users in July 2021. Pokémon Unite is Pokémon’s first take on strategic team battle. It’s essentially the hit MOBA or Multiplayer Battle Arena game genre complete with its own unique mechanics and playstyle. While Pokémon fans will easily find this game a “must play”, how about non-Pokémon fans?
Well fret not, because we breakdown 5 BIG reasons why you should definitely play Pokémon Unite!
1. It’s FREE
Come on, nothing beats a free game right? And that’s right, Pokémon Unite is completely FREE TO PLAY for Android and iOS users. Getting the game is as easy as searching for it on the app store, downloading it on your device, and hitting “play!”. Of course while the game itself is free, there are in-App purchases to take note of although the majority of these are just cosmetics to help you flaunt your swag while becoming the best like no one ever was.
2. It’s not your typical MOBA
We’ve all been accustomed to MOBAs, right? That game genre that tons of developers are doing because of how competitive it is? Well, even if Pokémon Unite is a MOBA it is NOT your typical MOBA game. Pokémon Unite provides a new and exciting twist to the MOBA gameplay with elements unique to the game and a big BIG focus on combining individual mastery with team play. A completely different map, a more strategic way to approach objectives and a gameplay pace that’s nothing but back to back action, you’ll never look at MOBAs the same way once you start with Pokémon Unite.
3. It’s faster and more exciting!
MOBA games right now usually last for 15 to 20 or even as long as 30 minutes which, for mobile games, can be pretty long. You don’t have to worry about that for Pokémon Unite as it implements a time-limit system that not only makes the games faster but also more exciting. Out are the boring downtimes where everyone is just trying to farm gold and it is the second after second action of Pokémon masters duking it out in the arena. Play whenever, wherever, and get your daily MOBA fix in as quick as 5 minutes with Pokemon Unite.
4. To become the best like no one ever was
Pokémon Unite might be faster but it’s surely more competitive than your regular MOBA. Each Pokémon does not only come with their own unique sets of abilities but each ability also has different branching paths, making your approach quickly adapt to different in-game situations. Individual Pokémon roles are fine tuned so the chosen Pokémon can easily fit different playstyles. Each objective, each goal, each wild Pokémon requires a different strategic approach. Individual skill is rewarded and has an impact while at the same time overall team effort still dictates the tides of battle. All these factors are sure to keep you at the edge of your seat every single match.
5. It’s not just for Pokemon Fans, it’s for everyone
Or should we say, Pokémon is for everyone. Pokémon Unite isn’t just built for the already fans of Pékemon but gamers in general are sure to easily enjoy the game. Easy to learn, and more rewarding to master, Pokémon Unite is definitely a game that you simply must play, regardless if you’re already a Pokemon fan or not.
Pokémon Unite is now available for Android through the Google Play Store and on iOS through the Apple App store.
