Pokemon Dash review

NGC admits it may have been wrong about this Pikachu-powered racer

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The mix of rules and conditions mean that Dash is unique. It's more of an 'orienteering' game than anything else and while it lasts it's exceedingly good fun, especially in multiplayer. Unfortunately, once you've got the hang of things there's little in the way of extra modes to unlock

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GenreRacing
Franchise namePokemon
UK franchise namePokemon
Platform"DS"
US censor rating"Everyone"
UK censor rating""
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