Pokémon Unite

Pokemon Unite is a toughie. The monetization, which allows players to buy item upgrades to improve gameplay, sucks. The level cap ensures it’s a temporary problem, but still, it’s there.

But hiding underneath that is a stellar tactics game that takes the most compelling aspects of a MOBA, streamlines them, and makes them fun. Gone are the long and messy matches common to the genre where you feel like you’re staring into the abyss. Teamwork is still crucial to getting the objective, but filling roles is actually awesome. Every Pokemon is compelling to play, so it’s easy to gain a new appreciation for underrated monsters like Eldegoss and Crustle. And TiMi Studio Group seems committed to treating this as a full service game, complete with weekly patches and hotfixes, along with regular additions like characters and cosmetics. Couple all of this with an extensive reward system that helps you unlock new fighters and embellishments, and you’re bound to find a new daily go-to with Discord pals.

Playable On: Nintendo Switch

Rough Average Playtime: Hahahaha