The latest pair of Pokemon games, Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, arrive for 3DS this week, marking the series` final installments on the dual-screen handheld. Not quite sequels nor remakes, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are more accurately described as the definitive versions of last year`s games, Sun and Moon, changing some of their story elements and introducing new features, Pokemon, and characters to make the experience a bit different from their predecessors.Ahead of their release, reviews for Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon have begun appearing online, and critics agree that fans of the original games will enjoy this return trip to the Alola region. We`ve rounded up a sample of reviews and their scores below. For a wider look at what critics think of Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, be sure to visit GameSpot sister site Metacritic. We`ve also put together a guide of the differences between Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon to help you decide which version is right for you.Games: Pokemon Ultra Sun/Ultra MoonDeveloper: Game FreakPlatform: 3DSRelease date: November 17Price: $40 / £40GameSpot -- 8/10`Though they aren`t very different from their predecessors, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon make enough changes to stand apart as the definitive version of the seventh generation games. An overly complicated story is offset by charming details that bring even more life to the most vibrant Pokemon region to date, and small fixes iron out the shakier parts of the original journey. If you make it through Alola a second (or even first) time, you`ll be rewarded with a fun-filled and uplifting Pokemon adventure with its own share of spoilery surprises in store.` -- Kallie Plagge [Full review]IGN -- 9/10`I was fine with the lack of of mid-gen Pokemon expansions over the past few years, but I`m glad Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon exist as Pokemon`s swan song on the Nintendo 3DS. These upgraded versions not only have everything I enjoyed about Sun and Moon, but augments them in important ...
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