Pokémon Sword and Shield vs Pokémon Black, White
Both Pokémon Sword and Shield and Pokémon Black, White share true exclusive, exclusive and role-playing — so which one deserves your time? On raw data, Pokémon Black, White takes 1 categories against 2 for Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Pokémon Sword and Shield
Pokémon Black, White| Metric | Pokémon Sword and Shield | Pokémon Black, White | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 3.72 | ★ 4.22 | Pokémon Black, White by 0.5 (13%) |
| Metacritic | 80 | 87 | Pokémon Black, White by 7 (9%) |
| Catalog popularity | 1,233 adds | 791 adds | Pokémon Sword and Shield by 442 (36%) |
| Platform families | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Release year | 2019 | 2011 | Pokémon Sword and Shield is newer by 8 yr |
Verdict
Pokémon Black, White takes 2 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on true exclusive, exclusive and role-playing, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.