Having decided to make stronger moves in the mobile game market, Pokémon Company joined forces with the DeNA team and brought Pokémon Masters game to players. We can say that the production, which made its debut for mobile platforms using iOS and Android operating systems, is one of the most powerful Pokémon games ever released for mobile platforms. We wanted to present you our views on the role-playing game genre Pokemon Masters. Let's take our readers who wonder what kind of structure this game has to our bottom lines and start our review article.

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With Pokemon Masters, a real Pokémon game arrives on mobile platforms

I can say that the Pokémon Masters game that I have reviewed is the most real Pokémon game ever coming to mobile platforms. Fans will know, but I still want to get over it one more time. The main games of the Pokémon series, which were released for the game consoles of Nintendo and called the main series, were in the role-playing game genre. Of course, we have seen some of the games of this brand in different genres over the years.

However, when it comes to a Pokémon game, the first thing that comes to mind is; In the role-playing game genre, there are productions in which there are dialogues, where you take on the role of a Pokémon trainer, where these cute creatures caught in the environment are developed and their levels are raised. Pokemon Masters is a mobile game that we can say most similar to these productions. We are examining a game that summarizes the steps of this series, which is generally exclusive to Nintendo and follows a spreading policy as I mentioned in the introduction.

After this brief information, let me continue by telling us what kind of a production it is. As I mentioned, Pokemon Masters is a role playing game. While entering the main story and meeting many characters, it is a production that makes an effort to win the tournament. This game has a lot of dialogue and consists of a long story mode . In story mode; Enter the dialogue, fight, earn experience points and items as the level passes, and use these items to improve the character.

Apart from the way I counted, I can say that there is not much content other than recognizing other characters and some character development moves. For example, activities such as searching, finding and catching Pokémon, one of the most important features of classic Pokémon games, are not included in the Pokemon Masters game. It is possible to list the production I have reviewed directly as a turn-based fighting game, but the fact that it contains intense dialogue and character development options, although it is not detailed, clearly affects the genre of this game.

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The fighting system with 3 on 3 matches is very fun

I tried to explain the general structure of the Pokémon Masters game above, but if I do not mention the combat system and character development options, what I am talking about will not be clear. First of all, let me state that there is a fighting system that I can call 3 vs 3 in this production. We are on the field with a team of 3 people, one of which is the character and Pokémon we have created and named. The opposite team is ready in 3s just like us.

Teams of 3 have a Pokémon standing in front of each trainer. At the beginning of the game, our famous friend named Pikachu starts the struggle as our Pokémon. There is a turn-based combat system in this production. We can move with someone from our team of 3 people. After our moves, the turn goes to the opposite side and changes similarly. I do not know if I should also say that our goal is to consume the entire team before all the members in our team of 3 are exhausted.

In the meantime, let me state that when we beat the team of 3 that we encountered in some competitions in the game, we faced a team of 3 consecutively. According to the course of the story, we can see how the opponent will come in the menu of the game. Let me also say that there are end-of-episode monsters, but they are also in the middle of the 3-team and they do not appear alone. In the meantime, among the fighting options in the game are hit and life-filling moves. By choosing a maximum of 4 movements from 3 different characters, we can send our shot to a target we want.

Some Pokémon can shoot more than one opponent, and still some have types. When starting the matches, there is a suggestion that the war will be won if the type of Pokémon is used by the game. I should not go without mentioning that one of the most important combat system events in the Pokemon Masters game is special hits. You will see a countdown drop towards zero as you make a certain number of moves with each of your characters. When this countdown is complete, the characters' special hits can be performed and a very damaging move is made.

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Character enhancement options are somewhat limited

In the upper part, I tried to explain the fighting system of Pokémon Masters. I should not go without saying that this system is generally fun but does not force the players too much. In other words, while the easy nature of the fighting system makes this production more playable for young children, it creates a boring situation for older players. Similarly, it should be noted that the character development options are limited in detail to suit small players.

At the beginning of the review, I stated that we couldn't catch Pokémon by walking around in this game. Instead, new trainer and accompanying Pokémon can be added to the team as you progress in the game or through the points earned. We can also make character development options through these little friends under the control of our trainers. I can say that these are basic level upgrades and some movements can be unlocked.

We can realize the improvements I mentioned, thanks to the parts we collect. As every member of the match improves with the experience points gained after the matches, these improvements can be made faster through the collected parts. We can add new moves to our Pokémon by bringing together different parts. Of course, there are micro payment methods, which are the wonders of our age, for those who do not try so hard and do not take my time.

Of course, I will not criticize having micropayments in a free game, but I can say that they are used to make a little too much work in the Pokemon Masters game. The game has a special micropayment store, and thanks to the crystals purchased here, achievements and unlocked characters can be obtained with long gameplay times. I would like to point out that the characters are a bit stricter and are forced to micropayments.

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What kind of a production Pokemon Masters is, should we download it?

We know that the production we are facing is a mobile game and can be downloaded for free. It is ok for players to download and experience this game as they will not give money. Pokémon fans in particular definitely recommend it to experience. As I mentioned in the review article, there is a fighting system that young players can learn and apply in a simple way. These little players will find a way to skip the rest of the dialogue.

Speaking of dialogs, I want to say with regret that this production does not include Turkish subtitles and interface support. It will be a pity that the genuinely wide-ranging dialogue is going to waste while the kids play this production. Those who are older and at least speak English can benefit from these dialogues, but I must say that this production will not offer very long-term entertainment for a certain age beyond. I guess that the matches do not force the player too much, and there are no wide development options, will keep older players for a while but will not make them dependent.

I have stated that there are many dialogues in this production. In the parts where the dialogues are, we come across with anime quality graphics. I would like to state that there are better visuals than many productions that made their debut for Nintendo game consoles. Also, let me add that the graphics and animations during the competitions are very successful. Similarly, the soundtrack and sounds of the game reflect the anime quality. In fact, the audio options include English or Japanese options.

To summarize , Pokemon Masters, a free mobile game , is a fun production that can be played easily. Alone, it appeals more to younger players who are fans of Pokémon. On the other hand, the lack of Turkish support may cause the game's very long story to be wasted on behalf of small players and non-English speakers. I also conclude by stating that there are situations that will not please the fans, such as the gameplay being a bit too easy and the lack of Pokémon capture options.