Why Pokémon Sword and Shield is a bit of a disappointment Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Why Pokémon Sword and Shield is a bit of a disappointment Buyer Bewear. Podcast by Matthew Reynolds Managing Editor Additional contributions by Chris Tapsell Hirun Cryer Lottie Lynn Updated on 14 Nov 2019 16 comments There's a lot of anticipation around this year's Pokémon game, Sword and Shield - it introduces the eighth generation of creatures, a new region based on the UK and is the first original Pokemon game for the Nintendo Switch. Unfortunately, the end result is a bit of a disappointment. Guides editor Matthew Reynolds, guides writer Lottie Lynn and USGamer's Hirun Cryer join Chris Tapsell (who wrote our Pokémon Sword and Shield review) on the latest podcast who explains why, despite taking one step forward in some areas - such as an excellent new roster and the introduction of the franchise's first open area - it takes two steps back almost everywhere else. To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings If you enjoyed this episode, consider giving us a review on your podcast service of choice, and you can listen more if you subscribe to one of the following services, where there's a new episode every other Thursday: iTunes Spotify SoundCloud RSS feed See you again in a fortnight! Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More Podcasts Weekly What's week one been like in Overwatch 2? Mei, Mei. 9 Podcast Exactly how realistic are horses in games? What they get right, and what they get wrong. Weekly All the goss from EGX London Street Fighter 6! Wo Long! More. Podcast Nearly a decade of video with Eurogamer's Ian Higton And his world famous jorts. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store