Pokémon

Pokémon Shield

November 15, 2019Role-playing (RPG)Turn-based strategy (TBS)Adventure

67Player rating(235)68Critic rating(2)18following

Developer: Game Freak
Publisher: The Pokémon Company, Nintendo
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Themes: Fantasy · Open world
Also known as: Pokémon Bouclier · Pokémon Schild · Pokémon Scudo · Pokémon Escudo

About

Pokémon Shield is a role-playing game set in the Galar region, a fictional land inspired by the United Kingdom. Players control a young Pokémon Trainer who catches and trains creatures called Pokémon, battling other trainers in turn-based combat. The game introduces the Dynamax and Gigantamax mechanics, which temporarily transform Pokémon into giant forms with enhanced abilities. Progression follows the traditional Gym Challenge structure, requiring players to defeat eight Gym Leaders before com