Some goals can only have so many points scored on them before they break, meaning disabled goals force you to progress further into the opponent's side of the arena to find a new one. Most of the wild Pokemon lining the arena aren't difficult to defeat, so even novice players will be able to gather energy easily. This goal-scoring approach is different from established MOBA games-League of Legends, for example, requires that a team enter the enemy's base and destroy the Nexus-but it's a fantastic choice in action. When time runs out-10 minutes in a standard match-whoever has the most points wins.Д«y clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's

Dunks aren't the only scoring method though, as special wild Pokemon sometimes appear that give temporary buffs or extra points, but they are rare and sometimes one-time occurrences during a match. The dunking sequence itself is wonderful, with the Pokemon slamming the energy down through the hoop with force and excitement that will put a smile on your face. Pokemon must take their stored energy to an opposing team's goal and 'dunk' it through the hoop to score points equal to how much energy the Pokemon held. This is where Pokemon Unite separates itself from traditional MOBAs. Experience levels up a Pokemon, increasing its stats and powering up its moves, while energy is used to score points and win the game. It's just a shame that the confusing in-game economy composed of multiple currencies and a loot box-style lottery system can sometimes get in the way of the game's fun.ДЇor those unaware, Pokemon Unite is a 'multiplayer online battle arena game' or 'MOBA.' Two teams of up to five players choose a Pokemon, then enter an arena where they defeat wild Pokemon in the environment to gather energy and experience. Each skirmish within a match ups the ante, increasing tension and excitement until it boils over in the final stretch. Learning each of the five classes is fun and rewarding. Matches are short, snappy affairs with plenty of action and strategy. The game certainly feels like a MOBA a la League of Legends or Dota 2, just in a much easier to understand presentation for those who've never played one before.

For the Pokemon brand's first foray into a new genre, Pokemon Unite gets a lot of things right.

Pokemon unite review