Pokémon Unite Impressions: Nintendo’s MOBA Is BETTER Than You Think

I know. You read the headline and came here to lambast me for my mediocre taste in video games. I get it, you’re skeptical. Even a few of my coworkers gave me weird looks when I told them I was eagerly awaiting Pokémon Unite, Nintendo’s new free-to-play MOBA that was released yesterday on the Nintendo Switch. The truth is, I can’t put this damn game down. It’s a genuinely fun MOBA with a pocket monster twist, and it’s probably better than you think. We hope these early Pokemon Unite review impressions help you make a decision on if it’s worth playing. The Pokemon Unite roster features over 20 playable Pokémon, ranging from fan favorites like Charizard and Gengar to more obscure picks like Cramorant and Crustle. Each character is grouped into one of five battle classes: All-Rounder, Attacker, Defender, Speedster, and Supporter. While there aren’t any elemental weaknesses like in the series’ normal installments, each character has unique stats, ability trees, and Unite Moves that make them distinct from one a