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One of many spin-offs to come out of Nintendo's Pokémon phenomenon, the Rumble series takes toy versions of Game Freak's famous monsters and throws them into simple, action-packed beat-'em-ups. The 3DS has already played host to Pokémon Rumble Blast, but following in the free-to-play footsteps of the recently released Pokémon Shuffle, the latest title in the series - Pokémon Rumble World - is a free-to-download eShop exclusive. While that low price includes optional microtransactions, this is no Team Rocket scam - Rumble World's pricing model is pleasantly palatable, and with fun gameplay and connectivity features, this freebie deserves a download on any Pokémon fan's system.
A simple action-RPG that's good in short bursts and no longer wants your delicious microtransaction money.
Full review by Cory Galliher on Popzara Press
Phil writes, "Last year, Pokemon Rumble World released on the Nintendo 3DS eShop with a free-to-start version. It offered the full game, but many things were dependent on earning Poke Diamonds, the main currency of the game. You were limited in what you could do per day because you lacked this important currency. Now, a year later, Pokemon Rumble World has entered retail form, eschewing the mobile-style business model that stymied players. While that's all well and fine, is Pokemon Rumble World worth the $30 asking price?"
When the NPD results for April were released last night, there were two Nintendo titles notably missing from the top 10: Bravely Second and Pokemon Rumble World. According to Twitter user ZhugeEX, an analyst and known NPD leaker, Pokemon Rumble World sold less than 50,000 units. Meanwhile, Bravely Second sold just less than 100,000 units.
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