![]() ![]() In both versions, players can buy real world product to exchange the QR code for extra cards. In the card construction front, players can get credit for extra cards beyond the needed four in a deck to buy missing cards. For testing, only the last five or so expansions are being put through the paces. The main difference is in the changes to the layout and more 3D models. Otherwise, this game is almost like the previous iteration, Pokémon TCG Online. Hopefully, this issue can be addressed by offering a battery saver option in the next update. Players may be able to get three or four long games in before recharging. I would not play on any mobile device (laptops not plugged into the wall included) because it drains the power fast. It was limited to Canada during the past year for working out the kinks, and with half the problems dealt with, I recommend the desktop version for the Mac and PC. Pokémon TCG Live has opened up to more countries for beta testing, and my advice to tablet gamers is to make sure you are connected to a power outlet for more than an hour of play. Pokémon Trading Card Game Live is certainly a big upgrade to the online Pokémon TCG experience, with a new modern look and several long-awaited features, but the underwhelming graphics and presentation in the demo have us unsure if it's big enough, especially when compared to its competitors.Review platforms: MSI Katana GF66 and iPad 6. Pokémon Trading Card Game Live Overall Thoughts This may sound like an issue of “pay to win,” and to a certain extent it is, but from what we were shown in the demo it seems like it’s not too difficult to assemble a competitive deck using just the resources provided, meaning winning will ultimately come down to the skill you have more so than the cards you own. However, as anyone who buys physical Pokémon booster packs knows, code cards found in packs can be redeemed in-game for digital boosters, so there is the option for players to throw down cash in order to flesh out their collections faster than regular gameplay would naturally allow. Its three currencies (Coins for cosmetics, Credits for crafting, and Crystals for extra rewards and perks) are all earned by playing the game and claiming them from daily missions, the Battle Pass, and the like. PTCGL touts itself as a completely free-to-play game with no microtransactions. Gone are the days of being forced to trade 30 packs for Mew VMAX on the day of release–and thank Arceus for that. That’s right, there’s no more trading between players like there was with PTCGO, but this is a most welcome change because now all cards are easily obtainable through crafting regardless of popularity. More cards can be obtained through various methods, including the Battle Pass, booster packs, and the new crafting system. When starting PTCGL, players will be given a handful of ready-to-use, 60-card decks to play with. It currently lacks a numbered ranking system upon reaching the top level, so it’s unclear what will motivate players to continue playing after reaching the top of the ladder. Ranked Mode allows you to advance to new tiers of competitive play, earning rewards along the way. ![]() PTCGL offers both a Casual Mode (Standard Format with Expanded coming soon) and Ranked Mode (Standard only), the latter of which is a new, long-awaited feature for online Pokémon card players. Again, Pokémon features a cast of numerous iconic characters each with their own signature outfits–have you seen Cynthia’s eye-catching, all-black battle lewk?–but you wouldn’t know that from the simple sweaters and shirts on the rack in PTCGL. The same could be said for the player avatars, which have a decent amount of fun customizable options but come off a bit odd with their overly smooth features, exaggerated smiles, and empty eyes. Pokémon Trading Card Game Live game board. Pokémon is a franchise bursting with substance and flair, but as far as this demo is concerned, little of it is on display in PTCGL. When comparing the PTCGL game board to other digital TCG games such as Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel or Magic: The Gathering Arena, the lack of style is even more apparent. PTCGL offers improved visuals over PTCGO, to be sure, but so far it doesn’t feel like it pushed its innovations far enough. The presentation is flashy and clean, but also sparse and basic. Pokémon cards rise into the air to deliver attacks, and the board lights up with a neat flourish corresponding to the Pokémon’s elemental type. Though we didn’t get to try it out ourselves, playing cards seemed easy and fluid. Cards are played by dragging and dropping them to their appropriate place on the board, with highlighted prompts helping to guide your hand. ![]()
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