Dealspwn: "Pokemon Shuffle released last month on 3DS as one of Nintendo's first (but not the first) forays into free to play gaming. It was... not entirely successful. Reviews are all over the shop (we haven't run one since you can download it for free), most of which criticise the game's microtransactions and 'pay to avoid waiting ridiculous amounts of time' monetisation strategy.
Now, however, it appears that the same 3DS browser exploit that allows Game Boy Colour ROMS to be loaded and played also allows people to bypass payment completely."
There is something about a good puzzle game. They tend to be one of the most welcoming genres, with easy to understand concepts, difficulty that can grow with players and matches that may be brief or even endless. Well crafted ones are accessible, which is great. When it comes to Nintendo, some of the puzzle games it has created and published go a step further. While not all of their games accommodate people who might be colorblind, quite a few do.
Hardcore Gamer: It's been a couple of months since the release of Pokémon Sun and Moon and years since the launch of Pokémon Shuffle, but the two are finally combining to give you more content. Trainers ready for more challenges will surely be excited to play with new Pokémon.
Michibiku's Jenni Lada writes, "Pokemon Shuffle is a thing. It isn’t a bad thing, in the world of exploitative, free-to-play puzzle games, but isn’t the best thing either. Rather, it’s a title that occupies a rather tenuous position. Compelling mechanics and collectible critters abound, but are caught up in framework that inhibits gameplay and capriciously doles out wins and new characters."
Wow, talking about being ethical towards a micro transaction game. Micro transactions are the complete opposite of that.