Pokemon Legends: Arceus

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  1. Mynnigon
    Mar 9, 2022
    7
    The gameplay is fun and refreshing, however the graphics are terrible and the level design is absolutely uninspired. Even though the game is flawed in so many ways, the gameplay loop is very addictive and makes for the experience I always hoped for in a Pokémon game. For a first real departure from its standard all of its flaws are acceptable. Gameplaywise I hope the new mechanics will getThe gameplay is fun and refreshing, however the graphics are terrible and the level design is absolutely uninspired. Even though the game is flawed in so many ways, the gameplay loop is very addictive and makes for the experience I always hoped for in a Pokémon game. For a first real departure from its standard all of its flaws are acceptable. Gameplaywise I hope the new mechanics will get improved on and will be implemented in future iterations of the mainline series. However, Game Freak and Nintendo should also improve on their lazy graphics and level design for their future games, because those are a huge disappointment and are unacceptable for any AAA game in 2022 and onward. It simply breaks the immersion.… Expand
  2. adolfomichelena
    Feb 13, 2022
    6
    Changing the review, I put a score of 3 first, because the first 5 hours with the tutorial was terrible, like everyone had like 5 years old. But after that the game improves, not technically of course because is terrible, but related to gameplay and fun is not that bad, nothing revolutionary here, maybe for the franchise yes, but not in gaming in general, nothing that a MH games did manyChanging the review, I put a score of 3 first, because the first 5 hours with the tutorial was terrible, like everyone had like 5 years old. But after that the game improves, not technically of course because is terrible, but related to gameplay and fun is not that bad, nothing revolutionary here, maybe for the franchise yes, but not in gaming in general, nothing that a MH games did many years ago but better. If you are a fan of the franchise enjoy, but just average to me.… Expand
  3. aukalender
    Feb 13, 2022
    6
    Without doubt, a step in the right direction. The open world approach is simply the correct way to go with such a franchise.

    It looks awful. The pop-in is terrible. Some textures are legitimately PS2 quality. If you look up at the sky and then look at your feet, the frame rate drops. Considering that Breath of the Wild, a 2017 game, can run a much better looking, much more stylized    Without doubt, a step in the right direction. The open world approach is simply the correct way to go with such a franchise.

    It looks awful. The pop-in is terrible. Some textures are legitimately PS2 quality. If you look up at the sky and then look at your feet, the frame rate drops. Considering that Breath of the Wild, a 2017 game, can run a much better looking, much more stylized world with much better performance on the Switch, this is just embarrassing. The Pokemon in the wild don't seem to do much all, and are not organic, e.g. compared to a deer in Red Dead Redemption 2. I will not be told to compare this game with BotW or RDR2, because Pokemon makes a **** of money every goddamn year. It is simply the biggest franchise ever, think bigger than GTA, RDR, Zelda, Star Wars, Marvel, etc. They are bound to deliver something better to their fans. It doesn't even have voice acting because they don't want to spend the money!

    What I want to see next time:
    * A fully open world (not different sections as here) with actual people and towns and buildings;
    * Actual missions and quests other than catch this many Pokemon (those are just fetch quests)
    * All Pokemon included, animated and full of character,
    * Battles, gyms, badges, and a Pokemon league with good AI,
    * Better resolution, textures, frame rate and overall performance.

    Before that I just cannot give this a positive score.    … Expand
  4. Blue9710x
    Aug 4, 2022
    6
    Exploring the many environments the game gives to you is very fun and improves as you progress through the game. Grinding levels and catching pokemon has been made a lot easier, making these essential tasks much less tedious than in previous games. I find myself really enjoying the game when I'm let loose in Sinnoh with the goal of catching pokemon. But the Pokemon Legends: Arceus reallyExploring the many environments the game gives to you is very fun and improves as you progress through the game. Grinding levels and catching pokemon has been made a lot easier, making these essential tasks much less tedious than in previous games. I find myself really enjoying the game when I'm let loose in Sinnoh with the goal of catching pokemon. But the Pokemon Legends: Arceus really struggles maintain that enjoyment when it keeps pausing the action to have a mid story being told to me by boring characters. This wouldn't be a big problem if I could skip the dialogue but I can't, and I'm left spamming the A button on my controller for 5 minutes to get back to the good part of the game. I also don't like the graphical capabilities of the game. I don't think graphics are an important measure to whether a game is good or not but the game looks very bad on a graphical level. During my playthrough I saw many visual glitches including a gyarados hundreds of feet above my character, multiple pokemon moving dozens of fps slower than everything else, and my pokeballs just not working to name a few. I feel that Pokemon Legends: Arceus is a solid step in the right direction for Pokemon but more care needs to go into the story and visual presentation for me to buy a future Pokemon game.… Expand
  5. coltonious
    Feb 21, 2022
    6
    So, there's a lot I really like, but there might be just a tad more that I dislike. Idk if I were to give it a rating probably like a 6. Overall it's fun, but it's mechanics get a bit boring after a little and the story and graphics are worse than games from 15 years ago. The story doesn't get interesting until you're in like the last arc of the game. I love what they did with the gameSo, there's a lot I really like, but there might be just a tad more that I dislike. Idk if I were to give it a rating probably like a 6. Overall it's fun, but it's mechanics get a bit boring after a little and the story and graphics are worse than games from 15 years ago. The story doesn't get interesting until you're in like the last arc of the game. I love what they did with the game and, if they were to expand upon it in sequels, the legends subseries will certainly be my preferred way to play Pokemon. But as it stands idk..… Expand
  6. GregLobstery
    Jul 22, 2022
    6
    Really great concept, especially for a Pokemon game but the graphics are actually pathetic for 2022, even on Switch. The story is also painfully boring and characters are pretty 1 dimensional but that's standard in Pokémon. The gameplay is pretty fun for a while but it gets boring. The boss fights where you throw those bag things at the giant pokemon are actually some of the worst thingsReally great concept, especially for a Pokemon game but the graphics are actually pathetic for 2022, even on Switch. The story is also painfully boring and characters are pretty 1 dimensional but that's standard in Pokémon. The gameplay is pretty fun for a while but it gets boring. The boss fights where you throw those bag things at the giant pokemon are actually some of the worst things ever and couldnt have been designed by anything smarter than a drunk oompa loompa. Like seriously I dont think those parts were play tested at all. This game is fine but gamefreak is headed in a bad direction with how little effort they put into games these days.… Expand
  7. lesiuML
    Nov 13, 2022
    6
    Gameplay is the best part of this game but everything else is just a complete misunderstanding. No voice acting, maybe 2 cut scenes at all, music is almost non existing, story is boring as hell, graphics is so bad that it's actually hurts. But graphic design of pokedex and items actually really good... Everything except catching and fighting pokemon is really really bad... If this would beGameplay is the best part of this game but everything else is just a complete misunderstanding. No voice acting, maybe 2 cut scenes at all, music is almost non existing, story is boring as hell, graphics is so bad that it's actually hurts. But graphic design of pokedex and items actually really good... Everything except catching and fighting pokemon is really really bad... If this would be game without Pokémons everyone would say that this game is terrible... Finally there is a change in formula of Pokémon game but this is really still not enough.… Expand
  8. Bottie
    Apr 23, 2022
    5
    As a big Pokemon fan I have to give my opinion on this game.
    From the graphics you can see right away that Game Freak has hardly taken any time for this game, but the same has to be said about the frame rate of this game I can still see the 5 FPS Staraptor in front of my eyes.
    Most of the textures are just ugly and a lot of them need time to reload and that doesn't have to be the case.    As a big Pokemon fan I have to give my opinion on this game.
    From the graphics you can see right away that Game Freak has hardly taken any time for this game, but the same has to be said about the frame rate of this game I can still see the 5 FPS Staraptor in front of my eyes.
    Most of the textures are just ugly and a lot of them need time to reload and that doesn't have to be the case.
    So enough about the graphics let's get to the most important thing and that is the gameplay.
    The gameplay completely convinced me and was even fun, and exploring the individual areas was also convincing.
    You still can't call this game an open world game because you only move around in single areas in an open world game it would be a big and free world Pokemon Legends is more like a Monster Hunter game than a Breath of the Wild.
    All in all, I have to say that the game was by no means pretty, it was really just ugly, but the gameplay and the story pulled me in a bit.
    But after Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet were announced for the end of 2022, I slowly got the feeling that I was playing a €60 paid tech demo.
    Do your money a favor and only buy Pokemon Legenden Arceus in a sale or somewhere used. 60€ is way too much for this pixel mud where game freak just didn't feel like developing anymore.    … Expand
  9. Zer0xl
    Mar 1, 2022
    5
    The game is fun, BUT IS F*CKING UGLY, JESUS CHRIST.
    I have a indiferent/hate relationship with the progression.
  10. Endymion_Var
    Feb 23, 2022
    5
    Vamos Nintendo que te cuesta darnos unos mejores gráficos, solo para pasar el rato.
    Se ve mucho mejor Genshin Impact que es gratis
  11. carlosamegos
    Mar 1, 2022
    6
    This game is a step in a new and exciting direction, but the world feels eerily dead and unfinished.

    For example, there is a severe lack of music when running around the map. The pokemon just stand around staring into space instead of playing/chasing each other. The pokemon species all just kind of spawn in groups at certain spots, without much variation. The graphics are rather poor.    This game is a step in a new and exciting direction, but the world feels eerily dead and unfinished.

    For example, there is a severe lack of music when running around the map. The pokemon just stand around staring into space instead of playing/chasing each other. The pokemon species all just kind of spawn in groups at certain spots, without much variation. The graphics are rather poor. You can finish the main story in about 10 hours. Like with most pokemon games its too easy.

    There are some cool things about it though, especially the open world aspect. There are also fairly challenging events with rare pokemon, shiny pokemon to catch, and quite a few legendaries to catch.

    I enjoyed it, but yeah, something about the emptiness really puts me off the game.    … Expand
  12. Caleidoscopio
    Mar 2, 2022
    6
    En divertido pero no es la evolución que tanto gritan por internet, es más una adaptación de pokemon a la actualidad pero aún así leyendas arceus se quedara atrás en cuestión de tiempo, el apartado artístico es feo, las mecánicas de combate son la misma porquería pero la captura es donde el juego sobresale. La historia es hipócrita y mala y su mundo no es más que para pasear, no explorarEn divertido pero no es la evolución que tanto gritan por internet, es más una adaptación de pokemon a la actualidad pero aún así leyendas arceus se quedara atrás en cuestión de tiempo, el apartado artístico es feo, las mecánicas de combate son la misma porquería pero la captura es donde el juego sobresale. La historia es hipócrita y mala y su mundo no es más que para pasear, no explorar como Zelda botw. En estándares de pokemon es el segundo mejor juego pero aún así no es suficientemente… Expand
  13. Jealto
    May 28, 2022
    5
    It looks ugly and still runns unsmooth, it gets boring and repetetiv fast. Its just sad, its the biggest gameseries of all and still Nintendo acts like it is non profitable
  14. livin_dreads
    Jun 4, 2022
    6
    I'm going to stay on the middle ish ground.... as much as excited as I am for this game, really enjoying it overall - there are a few things that make my blood boil. Namely the difficulty... and don't bring up the "Alphas" because putting a lv 60 pokemon into a lv 7 area is ARTIFICIAL difficulty. The fact that EVERYTHING levels every time you fart is one of my biggest gripe. I haveI'm going to stay on the middle ish ground.... as much as excited as I am for this game, really enjoying it overall - there are a few things that make my blood boil. Namely the difficulty... and don't bring up the "Alphas" because putting a lv 60 pokemon into a lv 7 area is ARTIFICIAL difficulty. The fact that EVERYTHING levels every time you fart is one of my biggest gripe. I have constantly had to switch out over levelled pokemon if i wanted any semblance of a challenge (again Alphas do not count, they're cheap and stupid).
    but the biggest baffle of all............ why no trainer battles? I get it, this is "time skip back to the past" where they still just getting their toes wet dipping into the goodness that is the world of pokemon etc etc.... but the game HAS trainer battles in it, so why not make them good?
    at any popint someone asks "wanna try and battle?" I'd be like yea i've a roster of 6 *insert random pokemon here" aaaaaaaaand my enemy is....: a SINGLE UNDERLEVELED Literally impossible to lose.

    It's a dope concept underdeveloped    … Expand
  15. patnott
    Jun 14, 2022
    5
    I gave this game a 5 for effort. Game Freak actually did something a little different. I welcome the changes in how wild encounters work and the seamless integration of wild battles. That’s where the praise ends. In 2022 such appalling graphics is unacceptable in my opinion. I know Pokémon was never cutting edge with its graphics but even the widely panned Sword and Shield had betterI gave this game a 5 for effort. Game Freak actually did something a little different. I welcome the changes in how wild encounters work and the seamless integration of wild battles. That’s where the praise ends. In 2022 such appalling graphics is unacceptable in my opinion. I know Pokémon was never cutting edge with its graphics but even the widely panned Sword and Shield had better graphics. Only 1/4 of the entire roster of Pokémon features in this game. That’s shockingly bad I think. After you complete the post game there is nothing at all to do except shiny hunt. Overall I enjoyed the game to an extent but there is so much left out that it feels like a €30 side game, not a full price mainline game.… Expand
  16. Sherlax
    Aug 18, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Historia lamentablemente excelente jugabilidad y malos gráficos.Buenos modelos malos colres… Expand
  17. BertKA88
    Aug 29, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Personally I had a few of major problems:

    1. I won’t factor this into my score but I wanted BOTW style open world. Oh well…
    2. I really don’t need 2-3 hours of handholding and being stopped by every NPC for tutorial style info. Just let us explore and discover for ourselves. I almost put the game down for this alone.
    3. The game was so repetitive. It’s just catch this and catch that and get that thing a million times over. I got over it.
    4. The bosses were “meh”. Why am I throwing bags of magic dust at them. What even is battling?

    Disappointed in this because it had so much potential yet fell flat for me.    … Expand
  18. Matt2790
    Apr 13, 2022
    6
    El juego que se ha estado pidiendo por años, pero que de todas formas no termino siendo bien ejecutado. Las mecanicas son interesantes y renovadas aunque terminan cansando por su poca variedad jugable. Al final termina pareciendo una lista de tareas para hacer que luego de unas cuantas horas termina cansando. Las "misiones secundaras" son de lo mas simplista y lo peor del juego sin dudas.El juego que se ha estado pidiendo por años, pero que de todas formas no termino siendo bien ejecutado. Las mecanicas son interesantes y renovadas aunque terminan cansando por su poca variedad jugable. Al final termina pareciendo una lista de tareas para hacer que luego de unas cuantas horas termina cansando. Las "misiones secundaras" son de lo mas simplista y lo peor del juego sin dudas. La historia me parecio de lo mas sosa y poco elaborada. Graficamente y tecnicamente debio haber sido pulido mucho mas. Es un gran paso de GameFrak por ofrecer algo renovado, pero falto mucho trabajo.… Expand
  19. Schueli
    Sep 21, 2022
    7
    Pokémon Legenden: Arceus kommt mir vor, wie eine Mod für Breath of the Wild. Irgendwie klingen die Sounds teilweise sogar gleich. Die Grafik ist dabei noch eine ganze Ecke schlechter. Hinzu kommt das absolut hässliche Charakter-Design. Was denkt man sich da teilweise bei dem Aussehen - zum Beispiel beim Professor? Wer denkt sich, machen wir den mal so hässlich mit der Mütze. Naja.

    Dann    Pokémon Legenden: Arceus kommt mir vor, wie eine Mod für Breath of the Wild. Irgendwie klingen die Sounds teilweise sogar gleich. Die Grafik ist dabei noch eine ganze Ecke schlechter. Hinzu kommt das absolut hässliche Charakter-Design. Was denkt man sich da teilweise bei dem Aussehen - zum Beispiel beim Professor? Wer denkt sich, machen wir den mal so hässlich mit der Mütze. Naja.

    Dann zum Spielspaß, das mit wichtigste. Und ja, das haut irgendwie rein und man verfällt direkt wieder in die Suchtspirale. Es bockt und man möchte alle Pokémon fangen, die es zu fangen gibt. Da es im Endgame dann aber in Fleißarbeit ausartet, in dem man irgendwelche sonderbaren Sachen machen muss, waren es am Ende dann bei mir doch nicht alle Pokémon.

    Das absolute Ende hab ich im übrigen auch nicht gesehen, da man Arceus nur zur Gesicht bekommt, wenn man zuvor alle Pokémon zumindest gesehen hat, was Entwicklungen mit einschließt. 

    Die Geschichte ansonsten bis zum normalen Ende ist langweilig und bietet nichts neues. Ich hab mich da einfach wild durchgeklickt.

    Fazit: Spielspaß top, der Rest eher ein Flop.    … Expand
  20. Freesteff
    Apr 10, 2022
    7
    Pokemon Legenden Arceus ist von der Umgebung eine absolut Hässlich es das beste am spiel ist das man die wahl hat ob man das Pokemon einfach fangen will oder gegen Kämpfen will das sollte Game Freak auf jedenfall bei behalten und weg von random encounter die Sotry ist auch super gelungen spielerisch hat es mir deutlich mehr spass gemacht als die Hauptspiele
  21. K3tamine
    Apr 19, 2022
    7
    Creo que los cambios de fórmula deben valorarse como lo que son, cambios. No por romper con una fórmula clásica considero que estemos ante el mejor juego de la historia de Pokémon, ya que creo que lo presentado en Pokémon Leyendas, aun aportando una serie de ideas interesantes para construir un futuro refrescante y distinto para Pokémon, y aun siendo radicalmente distinto a Espada yCreo que los cambios de fórmula deben valorarse como lo que son, cambios. No por romper con una fórmula clásica considero que estemos ante el mejor juego de la historia de Pokémon, ya que creo que lo presentado en Pokémon Leyendas, aun aportando una serie de ideas interesantes para construir un futuro refrescante y distinto para Pokémon, y aun siendo radicalmente distinto a Espada y Escudo, acaba pecando de lo mismo que los juegos de 2019: te diviertes jugando, te pasas el final del juego ya bastante cansado, y a la vitrina con los demás.

    Considero que el juego es en general divertido (aunque no me acabe de ilusionar el estilo "Collectathlon", "hazte con todos", que acaba aborreciendo), el nuevo sistema de combates engancha bastante, el apartado sonoro como siempre es sobresaliente, y hay muchas píldoras de "fan service" muy estratégicamente colocadas que hacen que pongas más interés y que conectes con el juego. Sin embargo, no puedo decir lo mismo de los apartados artístico y gráfico, ya que hay decisiones de diseño bastante extrañas, sumado con unos recursos técnicos pobres para Switch y para lo que podíamos esperar del juego. Los nuevos Pokémon, en mi opinión, son pasables, pero no están al nivel de los de Espada y Escudo. La historia no es muy memorable, además de que hay varias cosas demasiado metidas con calzador, aunque el diseño de personajes sí que mejora respecto a Espada y Escudo, ya que se les otorga mayor profundidad.

    En definitiva, veo interesante explorar nuevas fórmulas para no sobrecargar el JRPG clásico que siempre ha sido Pokémon (aunque me quedaré con las ganas de ver otro título sobresaliente de este estilo como fuesen Platino, Blanco y Negro o Sol y Luna), aunque no por ello debemos bajar unos estándares de calidad que, tratándose de Pokémon, han de ser bastante altos.    … Expand
  22. Simpson_761
    Jun 9, 2022
    7
    Sub par graphically. Game was too "easy" a lot of the time. Lovedddd a lot of the new features though.
  23. Zumbie101
    May 7, 2022
    7
    Story is actually pretty good and its nice to see pokemon make a change to the standard formula. Gameplay wise its a nice combination of the GO mechanics and standard pokemon while also being its own thing.

    Though I will say it gets repetative quite quickly
  24. cfc1998
    Jun 17, 2022
    7
    I don´t know where to start with this review, when game was first announced everyone was so excited because this is definitely the right direction for the Pokémon saga. Unfortunately the game had big issued with the graphics, visuals and performance, and it was obvious that wasn't going to change before the final release. Its clear that Nintendo doesn't have the same care or love with theI don´t know where to start with this review, when game was first announced everyone was so excited because this is definitely the right direction for the Pokémon saga. Unfortunately the game had big issued with the graphics, visuals and performance, and it was obvious that wasn't going to change before the final release. Its clear that Nintendo doesn't have the same care or love with the Pokémon franchise, because the would never let a Zelda or a Mario sold in this state of unpolished and unfinished product. Overall the gameplay was fun, that´s the main thing, but the story was bland and uninteresting and didn´t make up for the technical problems of the game. And then just months after that they release a trailer for Pokémon Scarlett and Violet which makes feel this game as if just a tech demo of whats comming next. Disappointed with the final result, and this just proves that we have to wait several years more to get the real Pokémon game that we been dreaming as kids.… Expand
  25. TrickyRikke
    Sep 22, 2022
    7
    Honestly a really incredible game, however my biggest complaint is this game feels to be a big step forward with a big step back. Great ideas, pretty decent execution. My biggest issue with the game is there is next to zero replay-ability, unlike every other pokemon game before it. THe new catching mechanics are fun at first but become an unrewarding chore that mimics Pokemon Go, in thatHonestly a really incredible game, however my biggest complaint is this game feels to be a big step forward with a big step back. Great ideas, pretty decent execution. My biggest issue with the game is there is next to zero replay-ability, unlike every other pokemon game before it. THe new catching mechanics are fun at first but become an unrewarding chore that mimics Pokemon Go, in that you endlessly chuck pokeballs until you catch an absurd amount of the exact same pokemon to complete the dex.… Expand
  26. PMG-Writer
    May 15, 2022
    7
    Thus, Nintendo managed to make a decent game with "Pokémon: Legends Arceus". The storyline and the battles are well done and always drive you through the game's story. Unfortunately, the battles are rather boring after a while and the graphics are rather a disappointment for Switch owners. Those who would like to play with the pocket monsters again should buy "Pokémon: Legends Arceus", allThus, Nintendo managed to make a decent game with "Pokémon: Legends Arceus". The storyline and the battles are well done and always drive you through the game's story. Unfortunately, the battles are rather boring after a while and the graphics are rather a disappointment for Switch owners. Those who would like to play with the pocket monsters again should buy "Pokémon: Legends Arceus", all other buyers should rather try it out.… Expand
  27. Sandawi
    Feb 17, 2022
    5
    It would be nice to put the budget to use from time to time. Actually it would be the first time ever game freak actually utilized the budget.

    I’m just speechless. The only way I could start to enjoy this game was to imagine myself as a kid again, being affirmative of anything pokemon related. You’d have to be practically stuck in the 2000s to appreciate this game. I just… I don’t know    It would be nice to put the budget to use from time to time. Actually it would be the first time ever game freak actually utilized the budget.

    I’m just speechless. The only way I could start to enjoy this game was to imagine myself as a kid again, being affirmative of anything pokemon related. You’d have to be practically stuck in the 2000s to appreciate this game. I just… I don’t know what to say.

    It’s a garbage game.    … Expand
  28. m0th
    Nov 2, 2022
    6
    It's a fun game but not really impressive enough to warrant anything beyond average scores.
  29. Raksel_Airon
    Feb 18, 2022
    7
    Tras unas 40 horas jugadas en Leyendas Arceus, me veo en la obligación de comentar lo positivo y negativo de este nuevo título en la franquicia, una en la que llevo metido desde su primer juego hará ya más de 20 años. Leyendas Arceus ofrece una nueva forma de explorar y capturar a los Pokémon, renovando la forma en la que realizamos los combates y un poco acercándonos a la fórmula de mundoTras unas 40 horas jugadas en Leyendas Arceus, me veo en la obligación de comentar lo positivo y negativo de este nuevo título en la franquicia, una en la que llevo metido desde su primer juego hará ya más de 20 años. Leyendas Arceus ofrece una nueva forma de explorar y capturar a los Pokémon, renovando la forma en la que realizamos los combates y un poco acercándonos a la fórmula de mundo abierto, aunque con ciertas limitaciones. Si bien las primeras 15 horas las disfruté bastante, pronto me di cuenta de lo repetitivo que acababa siendo llegar a un nuevo lugar y que tras un par de horas explorando a fondo, sentía que muchos espacios estaban desaprovechados, y que podrían haberse aprovechado para meter más puntos de interés o que tuvieran alguna sorpresa inesperada. En la base, siento que es un juego que de aquí a un par de entregas va a ofrecer un resultado muy firme y sólido y que gradualmente se acercará más al gran juego soñado por muchos de la franquicia. Si mi nota no es la más alta no es porque no me guste, sino porque sé que a la larga, usando esta base obtendremos juegos cada vez mejores y más interesantes, con más variedad de situaciones, entornos, con una mayor inmersión, más actual a nivel artístico. Pokémon Leyendas Arceus es un juego muy entretenido, refrescante, y que sienta una base para juegos mucho mejores. Además, la narrativa ha sido más interesante que en otras entregas, y espero que siga así.

    Cosas que me gustaría que volvieran o estuvieran en el futuro:

    - Más combates contra entrenadores. Por la temática, es lógico que en Arceus no hayan muchos, pero espero muchos combates contra otros entrenadores en futuras entregas, como en los juegos anteriores. La dificultad la han llevado bien en Arceus, y me molaría verlo reflejado en combates contra líderes de gimnasio y una liga Pokémon.

    - Modo PVP. El competitivo me es indiferente, pero molaría que hubiera una forma para combatir contra otros jugadores.

    - Más Pokémon. Por temática, "entiendo" que no hayan más, pero espero ver de vuelta a muchas criaturas en futuras entregas de temática más moderna.

    - Una mejor banda sonora. Muchos temas de Arceus eran remixes de Diamante y Perla, y tampoco es que fueran mejores que los originales. Es el juego con peor banda sonora que recuerdo de la saga o que sea más olvidable.

    - Zonas más variadas en temática y que tengan una mayor inmersión y interés a la hora de ser exploradas.

    Y eso es todo. Si Game Freak acaba actualizando el juego, que sé yo, sacando modo PVP o más criaturas, alguna zona extra más única a modo de expansión, etc, quizás la nota suba. Al final, lo que le ha faltado en parte son cosas que ya teníamos y que aquí se han visto sustituidas por la temática del propio juego.    … Expand
  30. Cinept
    Mar 7, 2022
    6
    6/10. Terrible story and uninteresting characters, just barely passable graphics. Overall the best Pokemon game in 10 years. Takes a step in the right direction in almost every aspect, but a step from 0 is still only 1. There better be a sequel and it better improve.
  31. Cimmo72
    Mar 14, 2022
    5
    game from a graphic point of view, too far behind by Nintendo standards. very bad
  32. Rossiez
    Mar 17, 2022
    5
    What is with the endless dialogue, 2 hours and still holding my hand. No possible skip absolutely painful.
  33. Toasttt
    Mar 26, 2022
    7
    meh .
  34. Br0nev
    Mar 26, 2022
    7
    Esperimento positivo, ma grezzo e moooolto ripetitivo. Fra i fattori più positivi vi è l'esplorazione nelle prime ore di gioco: bene, proprio questo fattore diventa il suo più grande tallone d'Achille. Finché sei blind e ti senti l'Indiana Jones dei Pokemon è tutto bellissimo, quando le aree le hai esplorate in lungo e in largo e le steppe di Hisui diventano una estensione del tuo salottoEsperimento positivo, ma grezzo e moooolto ripetitivo. Fra i fattori più positivi vi è l'esplorazione nelle prime ore di gioco: bene, proprio questo fattore diventa il suo più grande tallone d'Achille. Finché sei blind e ti senti l'Indiana Jones dei Pokemon è tutto bellissimo, quando le aree le hai esplorate in lungo e in largo e le steppe di Hisui diventano una estensione del tuo salotto buona parte di quella magia svanisce e la seconda metá del gioco diventa parecchio ripetitiva, il mero prolungarsi di una cosa che hai fatto giá per 30 ore, ma per altre 30. A finirlo ci ho messo 65 ore (mi rimangono una ventina di side quest, e la missione principale relativa al completamento del pokedex) e ho il bisogno fisico di staccarmene, quando io di norma su un titolo pokemon classico ci passo 150h (pure su quelli che mi fanno cahá, perché comunque fra competitivo, villa/albero lotta, alta rigiocabilitá etc c'è tutta una sfera multiplayer post-game che funziona a prescindere dalla pessima qualitá del titolo: in Leggende Arceus, tutto ció è invece completamente assente). Su Pokemon X l'orologio segna 999.59, perché oltre 1000 non va. Sì alle migliorie di quality of life (rimozione degli IV, EVS molto più accessibili - ma c'è bisogno di un level cap massimo, altrimenti diventa un pigro maxare tutte le statistiche), no alle semplificazioni del combat (mosse di stato stravolte e rese spesso completamente inutili) e alla rimozione delle abilitá. Il fatto che sia un gioco interamente single player, per quanto limita la longevitá a minimi storici (a meno che non siate shiny hunter, nel qual caso avete il vostro nuovo gioco preferito di sempre), ha il pregio di non far pesare granché lo striminzitissimo Pokédex di neanche 250 pokemon (sui quasi 1000 che esistono), al contrario di titoli principali come Spada e Scudo nei quali la rimozione di certi pokemon e mosse ha significato la loro forzata assenza dal multiplayer (e quindi se uno dei pokemon che vorresti usare è uno dei 400 rimasti a casa - o meglio, su Home - sucks to be you). Mi viene quasi da sperare che non venga implementato l'Home Support e Leggende Arceus resti "isolato" nella sua bolla, proprio in quanto titolo atipico per la saga. Tante belle cose, ma alla ventordicesima volta che ti fanno rivisitare la stessa costa, palude o foresta per non far quasi altro che catturare pokemon, la mancanza di Palestre, allenatori e battaglie degne di questo nome si sente. Rimane una parentesi positiva, che poi questo abbia un impatto positivo sulla saga classica è tutto da vedere: se riescono ad amalgamare il meglio di queste novitá con la formula canonica potrebbe uscire qualcosa di carino, al tempo stesso non posso scartare la possibilitá che Scarlatto e Violetto ereditino il peggio di Leggende Arceus e seppelliscano la saga principale che non vede ormai un degno rappresentante dal 2017. Insomma, un bel titolo con le dovute premesse, piacevole ma ancora molto grezzo (e tecnicamente raccapricciante, ma questo è stato giá ripetuto fino alla nausea).
    Un 7 per l'impegno se lo merita, per essere un indie di un piccolo studio non è male (che poi sia l'ultimo titolo di punta della saga videoludica più di successo della storia è un dettaglio). Scherzi a parte, ci sta, va bene, promosso, pollice su. Prima sufficienza dal 2017, incredibile.

    GF, ci rivediamo a novembre, sperando nel meglio ma aspettandosi il peggio.
    Che è giá qualcosa, visto che prima, come ho imparato a fare dal 2018, mi aspettavo il peggio e basta, perchè sperare nel meglio avrebbe reso soltanto il boccone più amaro.    … Expand
  35. Matinho11
    Mar 30, 2022
    6
    Juego simple y con poco trabajo y detalle detras, o lo que es lo mismo, un juego adaptado a las exigencias de la comunidad de Pokemon y de Nintendo. Zonas amplias con cuatro arboles contados y aun menos Pokemon. Gráficamente es un desastre, siendo un juego propio de PS2.
    Lo único bueno del juego es el cambio de formato, siendo este nuevo formato de capturar Pokemon uno bastante mas    Juego simple y con poco trabajo y detalle detras, o lo que es lo mismo, un juego adaptado a las exigencias de la comunidad de Pokemon y de Nintendo. Zonas amplias con cuatro arboles contados y aun menos Pokemon. Gráficamente es un desastre, siendo un juego propio de PS2.
    Lo único bueno del juego es el cambio de formato, siendo este nuevo formato de capturar Pokemon uno bastante mas entretenido que los anteriores.    … Expand
  36. MiscTheKing
    May 19, 2022
    7
    This game is a nice change of pace compared to other pokemon games the new gameplay mechanics and battle system are enjoyable and fresh with move turn priority for single and horde battles adding a layer of depth to battles beyond any gimmicks the new entries had introduced.

    In terms of story without spoilers is alright, it may not be my favourite storyline out of all the pokemon games    This game is a nice change of pace compared to other pokemon games the new gameplay mechanics and battle system are enjoyable and fresh with move turn priority for single and horde battles adding a layer of depth to battles beyond any gimmicks the new entries had introduced.

    In terms of story without spoilers is alright, it may not be my favourite storyline out of all the pokemon games but with the setting and characters it feels a lot more braver compared to any mainline game where they tackle issues like pokemon actually being threats towards humans.

    With all said the reason it's not rated higher is that they have these new mechanics but the entire game is just a repetitive system and quickly gets boring after the first 2 areas where they don't introduce anything new except transportation methods.

    This game feels more of a alpha test of a future game and how people would like the mechanics and gameplay differences compared to the traditional format. The game by itself is meh but it does show good ideas that could be applied in future instalments.    … Expand
  37. Shiffpup2
    Jun 8, 2022
    7
    A delightfully fresh take on Pokémon, Legends Arceus is a new idea to the table of this 26 year old series. Being able to catch Pokémon without battling them, sneaking up behind them in an open zone, is very entertaining. However, the game lacks one CRUCIAL element to any Pokémon game: Replay value. It becomes a slog to play through the game again, being forced to complete Research TasksA delightfully fresh take on Pokémon, Legends Arceus is a new idea to the table of this 26 year old series. Being able to catch Pokémon without battling them, sneaking up behind them in an open zone, is very entertaining. However, the game lacks one CRUCIAL element to any Pokémon game: Replay value. It becomes a slog to play through the game again, being forced to complete Research Tasks in order to gain Research Stars, which are required to reach the next area. Grinding out moves on weaker mons (which usually means heading back to the first zone), leveling up through friendship, and specific items which only appear in the Distortion Zones (which can also be bought with points gained from finding Lost Packs, which is grinding in itself), it all detracts from replaying the game. And that's if you weren't focusing on these issues your first time around, instead being wowed by how different of a game it is for Pokémon.

    TL;DR: Heavily flawed with grinding for Research Stars, and the charm wears off rather quick, making this a POSSIBLY fun game your first time, but it's a game you will probably never finish twice.    … Expand
  38. Urir
    Jun 8, 2022
    7
    Required a lot of grinding, poor graphics, the story is long and repetitive.
  39. Wat926
    Jun 13, 2022
    7
    Overall not a bad Pokémon game. I’m really excited that they are trying out new concepts as the top down rpg style, though fun, is getting a bit repetitive in newer Pokémon games and remakes. I’m glad they are taking the series in a new direction.
  40. zpa7rick
    Sep 22, 2022
    7
    en un principio estaba muy ilusionado por este juego pero después de algunas horas se me comenzó a hacer muy repetitivo, muchas misiones innecesarias, lo positivo del juego es que tiene mecánicas nuevas que son muy interesantes para la saga.
  41. DanB_06
    Feb 28, 2023
    5
    I went in to this game not positive, I have a friend who hates this game big time and recommended I didn't play. I decided to play anyways. And at first, I loved it! But as I progressed, I start to dislike the game more and more. Note, I play competitive singles and VGC doubles, and adore pokemon battling, so the changes made in this game to battles and abilities just kill any interest II went in to this game not positive, I have a friend who hates this game big time and recommended I didn't play. I decided to play anyways. And at first, I loved it! But as I progressed, I start to dislike the game more and more. Note, I play competitive singles and VGC doubles, and adore pokemon battling, so the changes made in this game to battles and abilities just kill any interest I have anymore. Removing abilities? Removing turns for a BS turn order system where you randomly will get hit 2 times at the start of a battle? Getting rid of items like the life orb and choice items? I find the battle system only works in scripted fights, like fighting the boss pokemon. Even trying to fight wardens and clan leaders, I constantly find myself barraged by random wild pokemon, turning a good fight into absolute BS. I really loved the ability to catch pokemon without battling, I absolutely adore the new pokemon and am waiting patiently for them to join Scarlet / Violet. But the small changes made to battling make a huge difference for someone like me, who finds the strategy and consistency in battling to be amazing. I cannot recommend anyone buy this game now that Scarlet and Violet are released, nor can I even recommend pirating the game, as it feels incredibly sluggish and confusing.

    TLDR; I loved the changes made to the core gameplay loop, but the changes to the battle system feel like reinventing the wheel while the wheel is in motion. Just buy Scarlet / Violet and ask a friend to share some HIsuian pokemon with you when Pokemon HOME compatibility is released for SV. Don't waste your time.    … Expand
  42. Dradkol
    Aug 23, 2023
    5
    Pokémon Legends: Arceus is not a good game but not bad either. Surely it is the best chapter released in the last 10 years and this is sad, as it depicts the state of the games of "The Pokemon Company". The game tries to experiment and above all takes its cue from sagas of important games such as Monster Hunter (on some aspects of gameplay) etc. The game is fluid and fast, as you can throwPokémon Legends: Arceus is not a good game but not bad either. Surely it is the best chapter released in the last 10 years and this is sad, as it depicts the state of the games of "The Pokemon Company". The game tries to experiment and above all takes its cue from sagas of important games such as Monster Hunter (on some aspects of gameplay) etc. The game is fluid and fast, as you can throw poké balls while moving, you can also move during battles and this makes the game much more immersive than in previous chapters where the battle was static, moreover the capture of pokémon is fluid and the desire to complete the pokédex soon becomes a "drug". Unfortunately both from an artistic and technical point of view, the game is behind, far behind, we are talking about a level comparable to games released on Playstation 2, with infinitely repeated textures, polygonal models copied and pasted like the main village of the game, which features a house model repeated in a linear pattern to form the village, leaving you with the impression that the developers have done the bare minimum, the open world map itself is flat, with always the same polygonal models forming hills, rocks, rivers , trees etc. always repeated and the pop up that afflicts the title worsens this feeling of emptiness, repetitive and fake. The plot is childish, obvious and boring, if there hadn't been pokémon I would have abandoned it before the ending.
    The frame rate is decent, not perfect, as there are moments where it drops below 30fps, but nothing that spoils the gaming experience, which happens with the last two chapters (scarlet and violet ).
    To conclude, I can't give the game enough, but I can't completely reject it either, so I decided to give it a 5 as a vote. If you are a Pokémon lover, I recommend the title as it is a breath of fresh air compared to the rest of the brand. If you are not a Pokémon lover, I do not recommend it.    … Expand
  43. Eyean
    Aug 5, 2023
    7
    Gamefreak actually tied something different for once, though it feels more like a demo then an actual game. The Pokemon catching mechanic is clearly what they spent the most time on, and it carries the rest of the game very hard.
  44. Clownsparade
    Aug 10, 2023
    6
    While this certainly does freshen up the Pokémon formula it is still lacking as a game.
    Each Pokémon acts either completely passively, aggressively or shy towards you. There are only 3 different AIs for them.
    The game basically forces you to catch thousands of those AIs to progress the story (which is a tad bit better of what you'd expect from a Pokémon game) and ends in a few fights    While this certainly does freshen up the Pokémon formula it is still lacking as a game.
    Each Pokémon acts either completely passively, aggressively or shy towards you. There are only 3 different AIs for them.
    The game basically forces you to catch thousands of those AIs to progress the story (which is a tad bit better of what you'd expect from a Pokémon game) and ends in a few fights which otherwise get completely ignored in this game. It's certainly a step in the right direction but on the same time it feels like an incomplete tech demo    … Expand
  45. Yujizenjiro
    Apr 9, 2022
    7
    Pokemon arceus es un soplo de aire fresco a la saga, hace mucho que no echaba tantas horas a un Pokemon hasta el punto de completar la pokedex, en mi opinión lo mejor que ha hecho Pokemon en años.

    Aún así también destacar el mal apartado artístico que tiene, paleta de colores muy desafortunada y texturas que a mi parecer podrían ser mejor
  46. ZXSth
    Dec 16, 2022
    7
    In his YouTube video on the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Arin Hanson comedically rants at a metaphorical representation of one of the franchise's successive instalments, Skyward Sword, is lauded with praise entirely because it rides the coattails of its predecessors. Similarly, I believe that much of Pokemon Legends: Arceus' praise has been heaped upon it simply due to the fact thatIn his YouTube video on the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Arin Hanson comedically rants at a metaphorical representation of one of the franchise's successive instalments, Skyward Sword, is lauded with praise entirely because it rides the coattails of its predecessors. Similarly, I believe that much of Pokemon Legends: Arceus' praise has been heaped upon it simply due to the fact that it is not the same abhorrently mundane, head-bashing, mind-numbingly repetitive slog that most Pokemon games have become. While Pokemon Legends: Arceus is a solid open-world adventure RPG, this game has come about 10 years too late, in my opinion, and lacks the nuance needed to stand on its own two feet in a world populated with games that not only outshine it, but also came out almost ten years ago.

    Arceus has some strengths: Its open world is fun to explore, and speeding up Pokemon battles streamlines the combat in a really positive way. Additionally, the core experience of the Pokemon games is here, which will likely please series veterans craving more of the same. And of course, needless to say, shaking up the Pokemon formula after so long is an incredibly desirable and long overdue change of pace.

    Despite the game being a rather pleasant experience, this game seems, at its core, to be a moderately successful hodgepodge of Pokemon Go and Breath of the Wild. At its best, the game is a streamlined Pokemon experience; at its worst, it is a slog through a somewhat lifeless and archaic-looking semi-open world, where the same tired, outdated turn-based battle system is used. Somehow, after 25 years, Pokemon games are still managing to survive using what is almost exactly the same simplistic, turn-based combat that arguably does little to differentiate itself from the first Dragon Quest game on the NES - a game made in 1986.

    While many may see this game as a step in the right direction for Pokemon games to go, I cannot help but think that the game is not a big enough step. As nice as it is to see that Nintendo is willing to bend a bit regarding one of their flagship franchises, not enough risks were taken - risks that would likely elevate this good-enough experience to heights only hit by the original Red and Blue games.    … Expand
  47. TwistedBengal90
    Jan 31, 2022
    7
    This game is a step in the right direction. Open world, change of style and gameplay was sorely needed after 25 years. The graphics are not top notch but man the gameplay is fun! They took a risk although not far enough, but it is the best Pokémon game in years. Now they need to push further. Make it truly open world. Create better AI for roaming Pokémon, interactions with environment,This game is a step in the right direction. Open world, change of style and gameplay was sorely needed after 25 years. The graphics are not top notch but man the gameplay is fun! They took a risk although not far enough, but it is the best Pokémon game in years. Now they need to push further. Make it truly open world. Create better AI for roaming Pokémon, interactions with environment, better animations. Add gyms back in the next one, allow us to ride your own Pokémon on ground, air, and sea. Add more towns and cities to explore. More caves and dungeons, add more raids. And add a multiplayer aspect. Maybe something akin to Destiny. Where 30-50 players share the open world with you at any given time. Again, step in the right direction. Can’t wait for the dlc and future releases with this formula. Excited for the future.… Expand
  48. kairadan
    Feb 3, 2022
    5
    Honestly, i will say no to this game. I really apreciate the "zelda way" attitude, but game freak need to pratice more. Graphics is not really good, and movement physics is a little inaccurate. You cannot swim a little, you cannot check your life or stamina.
    Positive that they try to make the boss fight more fun with another way to fight, but overall it's a mediocre game,but an    Honestly, i will say no to this game. I really apreciate the "zelda way" attitude, but game freak need to pratice more. Graphics is not really good, and movement physics is a little inaccurate. You cannot swim a little, you cannot check your life or stamina.
    Positive that they try to make the boss fight more fun with another way to fight, but overall it's a mediocre game,but an improvement over the old games of the past.    … Expand
  49. MadMaxxieXD
    Feb 14, 2022
    5
    So the game is very fun at first but the luster wears off badly as it goes. Initially I rated the game an 8 but as you play, you see the ugly visuals, battling is terrible in this game, the style system is horrible, barely any moves, lots of battles where it's you versus multiple Pokemon that can all potentially have multiple turns each before you can even do anything, you can send in aSo the game is very fun at first but the luster wears off badly as it goes. Initially I rated the game an 8 but as you play, you see the ugly visuals, battling is terrible in this game, the style system is horrible, barely any moves, lots of battles where it's you versus multiple Pokemon that can all potentially have multiple turns each before you can even do anything, you can send in a Pokemon and have it die without even moving if it's slow because of the styles. The boss battles are a mess, the first couple are fine but by the 3rd you start to wonder what the designers were thinking, certain attacks are basically impossible to dodge and it goes against the idea of the game being more simple(SPOILER example, Arcanine, it's whole thing is it dashes across an arena with lava and you have to leave enough space to dodge him, fine, then he just puts a massive fire ring in the middle of the arena that completely blocks anywhere to dodge sideways as he tackles, but if you go in the ring you die, it's a mechanic that makes no sense and just feels frustrating and cheap because it doesn't require you to react or dodge more, you just can't move out of the way of his attacks at that point but it's just dodging a tackle still). Like they took all the fun and complexity out of the actual Pokemon battles but the boss fights are a nightmare of poorly designed attacks to try to dodge while throwing balms. There are also a lot of small irritating things like 1 save file or how small the satchel is in a game where you're supposed to be constantly gathering things. The game is fun when you're just out catching Pokemon but it has a huge laundry list of problems that only Pokemon could ever get away with , like any other company or game series would be dragged for a game with this many issues and outdated systems.… Expand
  50. Lluisgol15
    Feb 21, 2022
    6
    Este juego de Pokémon me a dejado con sabor agridulce sin duda es el juego más innovador de la franquicia pero el juego técnicamente deja mucho que desear además se nota que el juego le faltaba medio año de desarrollo ami en un juego nunca me An importado en un videojuego peroaqueaimportante
  51. Dirtycasual10
    Feb 2, 2022
    5
    While many of the latest Pokemon games will introduce a few new features or tweaks, but retain the same gameplay and story, this takes it in a whole new direction. The gameplay is wildly different and makes it feel not like a game you play but a world you are part of. Less of a step in the right direction and more of a sprint, I highly recommend this to anyone interested in the series andWhile many of the latest Pokemon games will introduce a few new features or tweaks, but retain the same gameplay and story, this takes it in a whole new direction. The gameplay is wildly different and makes it feel not like a game you play but a world you are part of. Less of a step in the right direction and more of a sprint, I highly recommend this to anyone interested in the series and look forward to any future installments.… Expand
  52. Lukej142
    Feb 8, 2022
    5
    I quite like the game! It's fun, I sunk 24 hours into it in a few weeks! It just seems under baked. I know I'm going to complete the game because I enjoy it but it's flawed. The environment is stale, AI is poor, pop in is horrible for a game about exploring. My biggest complaint is the map. There's no map in the corner and so I find myself constantly opening the map up and on top of that,I quite like the game! It's fun, I sunk 24 hours into it in a few weeks! It just seems under baked. I know I'm going to complete the game because I enjoy it but it's flawed. The environment is stale, AI is poor, pop in is horrible for a game about exploring. My biggest complaint is the map. There's no map in the corner and so I find myself constantly opening the map up and on top of that, you can only place one guided marker at a time. It's a refreshing game! It's not hard at all if that's what you want, but I would recommend it. 5 just because it's good but it could have been so much more. I just see a decent base idea with a flawed execution.… Expand
  53. Patrick95
    Feb 2, 2022
    5
    Let's say is a good experiment but... The battles are a mess. Little amount, you can avoid almost any battle you want... Doesn't make any sense. It's Pokémon GO all over again. You catch them all and that's all, you don't need to train them because even bosses can be beaten without even using a single Pokémon. And the joke is that they all are wining experience even if you didn't use them.Let's say is a good experiment but... The battles are a mess. Little amount, you can avoid almost any battle you want... Doesn't make any sense. It's Pokémon GO all over again. You catch them all and that's all, you don't need to train them because even bosses can be beaten without even using a single Pokémon. And the joke is that they all are wining experience even if you didn't use them.

    Battle system is a mess and left so much to be desired like: enemy pokemon is poisoned, I use calm mind to buff myself for the next Pokémon, their pokemon use agile style and attack, their pokemon die to poison and another comes in, new pokemon uses quick attack, new pokemon uses agile style attack, new pokemon attacks again and when my turn is finally here... Calm mind effect expired. A joke. I understand now why there's no held items or abilities. They surely need to improve this in future games.

    Also story is bland, the postgame is epic, but doesn't makes much sense and... The tutorial is the longest this franchise has. Don't get me wrong I liked the game, because catching and exploring are done better than ever and that makes this game really fun to play! It's by far the best part of this game. But the rest is just... Meh.    … Expand
  54. Raulvelez
    Feb 1, 2022
    6
    Nice game compared to the last Pokémon Gamesa but the graphics are poor and the game has to improve a lot. This is the way
  55. LunLun
    Feb 1, 2022
    6
    The game is an over all breath of fresh air and i truly like the direction it is going. The story is decent, the controls nice and the pokémon don't seem AS bland as they were in previous Pokémon Titles. It is fun! BUT as a fan of the series for 20+ years i can not ignore the many inconsistencies (NPCs sometimes moving their mouth while talking, and sometimes not for e.g.), the uninspiredThe game is an over all breath of fresh air and i truly like the direction it is going. The story is decent, the controls nice and the pokémon don't seem AS bland as they were in previous Pokémon Titles. It is fun! BUT as a fan of the series for 20+ years i can not ignore the many inconsistencies (NPCs sometimes moving their mouth while talking, and sometimes not for e.g.), the uninspired landscapes (and caves specifically), the horrific graphics (especially light and shadow work and lilac shimmer on the ground for no apparent reason) and framerate, the annoying repetitive dialogue, the pokémon glitching up trees and the jokingly bad render distances of a MULTI BILLION DOLLAR COMPANY in the year 2022. The Gameplay however is really fun, not perfect but fun and i really hope the next legends game will improve the things it clearly lacks as off right now. Great potential… Expand
  56. Kearne
    Feb 2, 2022
    7
    It's good, feels fresh. New catching system is great. It just feels kinda rushed thou and like it wants you to mainly be re-catching the same Pokémon all the time to fill out that Pokédex. And there is even less emphasis placed on story and battles. I don't like how there is almost no trainers battles, as having high level good Pokémon being pointless.
  57. Ben3033
    Feb 6, 2022
    7
    At first sight, Pokemon Legends: Arceus seems to be the game fans have been pleading about for all these years: an open world game where you can freely explore the lands and fight Pokemon. In a way, that is true, but the execution was very flawed. The game is restricted to zones, otherwise known as an "open-zone" game. This was a disappointment, especially when the earlier trailers made itAt first sight, Pokemon Legends: Arceus seems to be the game fans have been pleading about for all these years: an open world game where you can freely explore the lands and fight Pokemon. In a way, that is true, but the execution was very flawed. The game is restricted to zones, otherwise known as an "open-zone" game. This was a disappointment, especially when the earlier trailers made it out to be a game similar to BOTW. Not only that, but the game restricts you from entering certain areas of zones if you haven't filled out enough of the Pokedex. However, this shouldn't be too much of an issue, as long as you are doing more than just following the missions.

    The main gameplay loop is very fun. Being able to explore freely(in the zones of course) and catch, fight, or run away from Pokemon doesn't get old... well at least for most of the game. It starts to tedious after a while, especially because it's REQUIRED to access certain areas.

    The Pokemon don't do anything interesting; they are completely lifeless. They either walk around, sleep, or occasionally teleport depending on the Pokemon. Why not have some Pokemon fight with each other occasionally, or have two Pikachu's touching their tails as a greeting(which is quite literally in their Pokedex entry), stuff like that which would make the world feel more active. The zones themselves are bare-boned, with only the most basic terrain. Not to mention, the graphics are awful for a 2022 Nintendo Switch game. The terrain looks worse than games on the GameCube.

    When you aren't following the main story or exploring the world for fun, you're probably doing Requests, otherwise known as sidequests. These sidequests are the most basic, boring, and tedious tasks you can think of. They're all the same; catch a specific Pokemon, fill out a specific Pokemon's Pokedex entry, or collect a certain amount of an item to bring back to the requester. It felt like doing homework going through these. However, there are a couple of fun ones. One of them, you get to catch a shiny Ponyta. But like I said, there are only a COUPLE of these. It feels like the developers were asked to make a sidequest system last minute, so they had to rush like 100 of them and made them all practically the same thing.

    There IS a story, but it's pretty awful. Every cutscene is just two or more characters staring at eachother with 0 sound effects or voice acting, and these cutscenes happen ALL. THE. F****ING. TIME. The tutorial of the game is like an hour long and you are CONSTANTLY being interrupted whenever you get a chance to actually do something. These interruptions are not as frequent as the tutorial throughout the rest of the game, but that isn't saying much.

    TL;DR: Pokemon Legends: Arceus has a great concept, but it's incredibly obvious Game Freak half-assed many things. It's not truly open-world, and the restrictions placed upon you really take away a lot of the fun you could have. However, despite all of this, the gameplay loop is still incredibly addicting and fun to the point where this game deserves a 7. I hope we get more games like this in the future in which all the issues are ironed out, because this game really had potential.    … Expand
  58. bulba2020think
    Feb 11, 2022
    6
    PLA is a fun game that is really rough around the edges. There are parts of the game that make me kinda want the game to get on with it and parts where I was actually engaged with the story. With that said the game play felt very bare-bones and repetitive making me wish that there was more to it.

    Story: 7 For a Pokemon game, the story in this one is actually pretty decent even though I    PLA is a fun game that is really rough around the edges. There are parts of the game that make me kinda want the game to get on with it and parts where I was actually engaged with the story. With that said the game play felt very bare-bones and repetitive making me wish that there was more to it.

    Story: 7
    For a Pokemon game, the story in this one is actually pretty decent even though I feel they had to use leaps in logic for why people act or why conflict sometimes happen in order to progress the story forward, which isn't a bad thing, just isn't groundbreaking in its own right. Just happy to have stakes in a Pokemon game again.

    Sound: 6
    There wasn't much music that really stood out to me mostly because I swear i couldn't hear it over
    the Pokemon in the wild, the ending song is really good though.

    Graphics: 5
    I agree with everyone else that the graphics of the game itself isn't really that good and for the largest media franchise in the world, they could have stepped them up. But at the end of the day, it could have been a lot worse than we actually got.

    Game play: 6
    The game play is fun at the beginning, but the main issue with it is the fact that it's pretty much the same thing throughout the entire game, with the only break in the monotony being the boss fights which were genuinely fun to fight against because it wasn't just a regular Pokemon battle.

    Final Score: 6/10
    PLA is a step in the right direction for the Pokemon franchise, and I really want to see what they do next with this type of game play style. Even if this instalment feels extremely bare currently.    … Expand
  59. BirdPs4
    Feb 5, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. All four of the bosses were great. The way you catch pokemon is amazing in every way. Awesome game.… Expand
  60. Dant00ine
    Feb 6, 2022
    5
    Really let down by the gaming community’s inability to give objective reviews.

    I was excited about this game from the moment I heard about it a year ago. I really wanted to like it, but as I watched it go through development I saw red flag after red flag. The game seems to suffer from lazy open-world design syndrome; where the illusion of endless opportunity boils down to reveal a game    Really let down by the gaming community’s inability to give objective reviews.

    I was excited about this game from the moment I heard about it a year ago. I really wanted to like it, but as I watched it go through development I saw red flag after red flag.

    The game seems to suffer from lazy open-world design syndrome; where the illusion of endless opportunity boils down to reveal a game void of meaningful content with redundant and scarce gameplay loops.

    Seeing the Pokémon in the overworld, having more control over the trainer and their poke-balls, these are great ideas that get people excited. But think about how much is missing; look at the legendary open world games like TES, GTA, and BotW. These games have their base gameplay loops (slinging swords and sorcery, stealing cars) but they come together to support epic overarching stories: guilds, colorful characters, impactful decisions.

    I had a lot of fun with Pokémon let’s go, and a lot of people complained about that. I think both the games suffer from a lot of the same problems. Hasty development, lazy and uninspired UI, technical issues we didn’t see in their predecessors. But where are the negative reviews for legends? I wanted to like Arceus, but this game clearly didn’t get the budget it would have taken to properly pull off this really great idea. Imagine: guild plotlines like from TES, but you’re working your way up through gyms, saving Pokémon as a ranger, or refining your Pokémon as a breeder. Imagine colorful characters sending you on meaningful adventures and becoming your companions! But no, we get a super boiled down game that feels like one or two years of development work from the B-team.

    Come on gaming community… tell me with a straight face this is Pokémon breath of the wild… that’s just insulting to the team who put together the masterpiece that is botw. It’s like saying a Honda with a spoiler is the Japanese Ferrari… smh

    That being said, I’m optimistic for this franchise going forward. The massively positive response this game has seen (despite its, to me at least, obvious shortcomings) should tip off the game makers that the community is hungry for the types of gameplay that Arceus displayed. I’d maybe pay $30 for this game, but $60? No way.    … Expand
  61. PatrizioItaly
    Feb 7, 2022
    7
    I've completed the 100% of the game last night. I'll always recommend this game to the franchise's fans but not without many criticisms.
    This game changes the game play completely with many long awaited new mechanics that we can only hope will stay in the future games. It's still a major improvement from the past games especially the recent BDSP remakes.
    Unfortunately the technical    I've completed the 100% of the game last night. I'll always recommend this game to the franchise's fans but not without many criticisms.
    This game changes the game play completely with many long awaited new mechanics that we can only hope will stay in the future games. It's still a major improvement from the past games especially the recent BDSP remakes.
    Unfortunately the technical aspects of this title are lacking and may lower the enjoyment of this experience by a lot.
    It's sad to know that your avatar is exploring a forest just because of its name appearing on the top corner and not by the visual environment. It's unsatisfying having many places very similar to one another inside the same map. The art direction is great as always but the immersion is ruined by its lacking.
    We knew of this lacking by the trailer but I would have still granted an 8 out of this game if not for another very disturbing aspect. The writing in this game is a new low. Pokémon had always had childish writing but in this instance every other dialog contradicts the one before. We are in a time where pokémon are feared but 50% of the village population is from a well established region where they already have pokéride, HM and are living peacefully with the pokémon. We are told that no one knows how to capture pokémon then they explain to us how to do so. They told us we are the greater battler but we have a teacher for that way more skilled than us. We are told that all the pokémon are fearsome then we are shown other character knowing that there are many species that are very peaceful toward them and easy to catch or to live with.
    I know this game is mostly for children but I would love to have a game not contradicting itself so often.
    The combat mechanics are an improvement but they need some fixing especially while battling other trainers. If you build, like me, a slow team it might occur that when one member is KO the next one entering will have to wait 2/3 moves from the opponent resulting in another KO without being able to do anything. In late game I had to rethink my team because one trainer attacked 13 times in a row demolishing my team. This is not a rise in the difficulty but some design flaw since I might want to play with my favorite pokémon without having such a disadvantage and all slower pokémon fill penalized.
    Over all the game is a good one and the game play loop in enjoyable. If they keep working on their optimizations skills and fix up the few problem this game could be a new starting point for the brand,    … Expand
  62. Kadanka
    Feb 7, 2022
    5
    Game was really fun at first, due to novelty. Got really boring really fast. I am struggling to stay awake most of the time. The story is very bad, don’t let others tell you otherwise, it’s backwashed horses semen. Just bottom of the gutter story. Items are annoying, item storage even more so. Only hope I have for this is that there are more than 3 zones and hopefully some free patches. IfGame was really fun at first, due to novelty. Got really boring really fast. I am struggling to stay awake most of the time. The story is very bad, don’t let others tell you otherwise, it’s backwashed horses semen. Just bottom of the gutter story. Items are annoying, item storage even more so. Only hope I have for this is that there are more than 3 zones and hopefully some free patches. If I could go back in time, I wouldn’t have bought this. This Pokémon game was my last one, I just don’t think Pokémon is for me anymore.… Expand
  63. SrTeji
    Feb 4, 2022
    5
    No tiene el encanto de los otros pokemon, un mundo tan abierto no le viene bien.
  64. enyung
    Feb 4, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An okay game , but GameFreak could do better. The total game content is not so satisfying, it should be more from a Pokémon company.… Expand
  65. FrannyB
    Feb 2, 2022
    6
    Ante el aluvión de críticas con notas bajísimas y de notas con un 10 para compensar o yo que se, voy a intentar hacer un análisis sincero después de habermelo pasado y de tener la pokedex a puntito de completar:

    -Gráficos: de broma, los fps de los pokemon en la distancia se pueden contar con 3 dedos, el renderizado del entorno es ridículo con un popping que hacía tiempo que no veía.    Ante el aluvión de críticas con notas bajísimas y de notas con un 10 para compensar o yo que se, voy a intentar hacer un análisis sincero después de habermelo pasado y de tener la pokedex a puntito de completar:

    -Gráficos: de broma, los fps de los pokemon en la distancia se pueden contar con 3 dedos, el renderizado del entorno es ridículo con un popping que hacía tiempo que no veía. Incluso en ciertas cinemáticas que no están mal, se ven las texturas del entorno y la vuelven cutre. Si hay que poner nota, un 1, porque salen pokemons y la nostalgia me obliga darle algo.

    -Apartado técnico: Meh, saltos que te lanzan volando, algún que otro teleport cuando desciendes laderas, pero en general pocos bugs y los que pasan no han ensuciado la experiencia de juego, aunque se nota que no está pulido.

    -Sonido: la nota objetiva seria un 5, cumple la banda sonora, sin ser especialmente épica en ningun momento, si que incluyen rolias clasicas en la franquicia que gustan. Los dialogos son a base de cuadros de ttextto, sin ningún ssonido de soportte, ni cuando hablan los pokemons, que no se que les costaría poner el audio del "PIKAA "cuando abre la boca el pikachu y no tener que leerlo, es ridículo. Ahora, puedes tocar el principio del himno de Andalucía con la flauta, 10/10 en sonido.

    -Ambientación: Not bad cuando te haces a los gáficos, si que consigue cierta inmersión y a ratos parece que realmente estás teniendo la experiencia que han publicitado y que los fans pedíamos, no sabría si ponerle entre el 6-7. Aunque si antes eran los entrenadores los que estaban esperando meses en el mismo sitio a que tu pasaras a enfrentarte a ellos, ahora son los pokemons, con spawns fijos, sin movilidad e interacción entre ellos, si eso alguno que duerme y poco más.

    -Jugabilidad: Es muy divertido, las nuevas mecánicas encajan bien y me tienen enganchado aún, creo que es la primera vez que voy a completar la pokedex ya que no me aburro capturando, por lo que para mi es el más divertido hasta la fecha, le pondría un 9.

    -Contenido: No se si hay más postgame del que estoy haciendo, pero si lo que buscas son combates y estrategia, por ahora no es el juego, hay 7 u 8 combates contados en la historia y con la dificultad perfecta para que mi perro los juegue por mi. El número de la pokedex me parece correcto, ya que no abruma, pero se nota mucho el tijeretazo al contenido base para vender el DLC en unos meses, el cual si incluye el pvp y algún modo de combates pve que asciendan en dificultad, muy a mi pesar lo compraré ya que convertiría este pokemon en el mejor que se ha hecho, con todos sus fallos, pero que ahoramismo es sólo historia.

    -Historía: está bien, no es una peli de Tarantino pero consigue que le prestes atención a ratos, aunque los incesantes cuadros de texto rompen el ritmo de juego y desesperan a cualquiera,el tutorial son 3-4 horas de sufrimiento pero después se abre el juego y es muy disfrutable.

    RESUMEN: Si buscas una experiencia parecida a la serie de la infancia, con pokemons por ahí sueltos y un mundo por explorar, es tu juego, si buscas un rpg por turnos como hasta ahora era la franquicia, no te lo recomiendo, ahoramismo es un pokemon snap con algunos combates, pero con la potencialidad de convertirse en el mejor hasta la fecha por los cambios en los ivs, el sistema de ataque y turnos, el cambio a las MT y a la "memoria" y personalidades de los pokemons, que vuelven el competitivo mucho mas accesible (si es que lo instauran). Por lo que para mi sería un 5-6 comparandolo con la competencia, un 7 si miramos de donde viene la franquicia y el cambio que propone, un "must have" para los fans como yo (y me duele), y si con nuevo contenido hay más combates y un competitivo decente, que motive al jugador a algo más que a completar la pokedex, creo que será el mejor juego de la IP hasta la fecha.

    Perdón por el tocho, espero que le sea útil a alguien, me voy a capturar Eevees para evolucionarlos.    … Expand
  66. Cjmc1
    Feb 5, 2022
    6
    Visuals are an improvement but still very bad for a game in 2022. Game play is fun at first but gets very repetitive catching trash pokémon over and over again
  67. guyza123
    Feb 3, 2022
    6
    Okay, first off, I hate the hand-holding at the start.

    This game is NOT fun, but it is pretty. It is worth the full price, as art, not a game.
  68. LastHope17
    Feb 5, 2022
    5
    Gets very repetitive and locks the main story behind level grinding. For a game called Pokemon legends it has very little Legendaries. The catching is super fun, but the battling is broken and not as fun as fighting people. It feels abusive to fight wild pokemon.
  69. Phynster
    Feb 9, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overall for a Pokémon Game the changes they made were exactly what we have been waiting for for years. The issues start once you realize though this is not a Open World Game and technically even less Open World than previous games.

    They straight up stole the World System from Monster Hunter where you have a Central Hub filled with NPCs you can converse with, merchants, and crafting capabilities; of which they didn't really even use recipes they already have(for example only brown apricots are in the game preventing the acquisition of pokeballs such as the Love ball or Premier Ball). and then Exploration Zones, which are just Wild Area's from Sword and Shield, but Larger. The Alpha Pokémon are just permanent weaker versions of Dynamaxing, which is nice but not really anything new, they are supposed to come with special moves but those same moves can just be bought from the move trainer for money.
    Money, never thought a Pokémon game would make money redundant, but I wasted my first 2 Million just buying moves for Pokémon I ended up releasing back into the Wild eventually. Some recipes cost money, and can be costly(upwards of 50,000 so far), but I made 2 Million before I even quelled the first Noble. You don't need to buy pokeballs or potions or their upgraded versions, cause you can just craft them. Bag Space is kind of expensive after awhile but after the first 15 upgrades I've never had an issue with running out of space before needing to go rest and recover pp.

    The game isn't even anywhere close to Open World. The Central Hub is separated by a loading screen between every region, regions of which you can not travel between without going back to the Central Hub, and walking into buildings causes loading screens. That is a Closed World. They have Wild Pokémon spotting's where a group of something specific will spawn in larger numbers, but that only happens to 1 region at a time, and only when you go back to the Central Hub. They also have these things called Time Distortions which summon Evolution Items, stronger Pokémon perfect for level grinding, and coloured plates and star dust which can be crafted together into star pieces. But only 3 or 4 will spawn in a region at a time, afterwards you're forced to go back to the Central Hub again if you want more of these to spawn. Before going back to town, your also forced to turn in all of your currently finished research, which gives you money and xp towards your Star Rank.

    The Star Ranks. What was the purpose of these, I was 7 Star and all Pokémon of all levels would obey my command before I even quelled Kleavor, that's the equivalent of 2 Gym Badges in previous games. Which means by time I actually got into the Mirelands, every one of my Pokémon, which I collect 1 of each one in their Alpha Form and Shiny Forms, were all 1 hitting everything, including the Noble of the Mirelands, the Miss Fortune Sisters, and all the "Trainers"

    Trainers, where are all my trainers at? I've rushed to unlock Braviary and now stopping to actually perfect the Dex, but like where are the trainers at? you fight a handful of Leaders and Wardens of the Diamond and Pearl Clan, and even give out Balls and Pokémon to people to start them out, but the only real trainer encounter is the Miss Fortune Sisters who Ambush you from time to time.

    WHERE IS MY FOLLOWER POKEMON!!! Like seriously, Yellow, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Lets Go, These were some of your best games because of the follower Pokémon, stop removing that feature!

    Combat Evolved? I noticed and love the fact that you went out of your way and removed redundant moves such as Harden, and condensed them into their other more significant abilities like Iron Defense, but where's the Pokémon Combat? This would have been a perfect game to allow us to control our Pokémon during battle and do combat like an RPG instead of turn based. Dodge, Block, Attack, all of that could have easily been done instead of being able to run around during combat as the trainer, kind of redundant there and a little useless for a feature.

    Although yes I did say this was the game we've been waiting for for years, I have to lower my rating because of the fact they keep removing features of their series that actually did very well and attracted people to their game. All-in-all I have spent over 100 hours on the game already and have perfect 115 / 242 available currently. Hopefully with future updates and dlc they can fix some issues and maybe try and actually make an open world game, not just claim it to be one and steal the concept from someone else.    … Expand
  70. Perhood
    Feb 4, 2022
    5
    Ideas buenas pero el apartado artístico deja mucho que desear junto al popping de elementos
  71. Perrosaurio31
    Feb 2, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best gane of pokemon , The shinyhunt its more easy and The open world y increíble… Expand
  72. Irarius
    Feb 5, 2022
    7
    this is a solid 7/10 game
    heres my reasons, bulletpoints and then a short explanation
    first positive - a step forward for the franchise - overworld maps are bigger then expected - 2 /3 pokeball choises are amazing - a bunch of the bossfights are great, - only a few trainer battles, and most of them are decent, you never feel burned out by them. - you barely get annoyed by the rival    this is a solid 7/10 game
    heres my reasons, bulletpoints and then a short explanation
    first positive
    - a step forward for the franchise
    - overworld maps are bigger then expected
    - 2 /3 pokeball choises are amazing
    - a bunch of the bossfights are great,
    - only a few trainer battles, and most of them are decent, you never feel burned out by them.
    - you barely get annoyed by the rival
    - alot of good character designs
    - customization is decent
    - riding feels great and is fluid
    - going through maps is good
    - oppertunities to catch rare mons are there, and they are good
    - you can catch EVERY mon of the game, including special evolutions,
    - trade evolutions have an item now, and thats amazing
    - a few rly good siequests, some of which can permanently alter things and thats amazing
    - sometimes the game looks good
    - new fighting system is interesting
    - SOME sideobjectives that are kinda neat
    - legendary battles are nice

    negatives
    - the game is kinda flat in content
    - maps feel empty with nothing to do in them
    - overworld is filled with overly agressiv pokemon who will get aggrod from insanely far away for
    way too long,
    - maps can feel like hotrooms where everybody wants to kill you, and that rly fast
    - some sidequests are downright ****
    - the wisp thing is interesting, but kinda dumb too, a radar would have been good for this
    - no minimap, and that would have been needed alot
    - riding camera is unacceptable, its horribly bad
    - wild pokemon are insanely unbalanced, my lvl 80 maxed out mon can get murdered in 2 turns
    by a lvl 30 mon... that just cant be a thing
    - wild mons can alot of times attack you twice before you can even do a single thing,
    - pokeballs can bounce off the air, sometimes its simply not possible to gaige if a ball can hit
    - sometimes you cant catch a mon because the catch range is not enough, and thats rly
    inconsistent somehow
    - the story is kinda... wack and i dont rl know wth is going on. in the grand scheme of things what
    is even happening
    - the game is OFTEN ugly, flat and just bad / boring design wise
    this encompasses
    style: its a poor mans breath of the wild
    presentation: its a poor mans breath of the wild
    visuals: washy, colours look flat
    stability : this game is not rly lagging, but anything further away then you can throw a
    pokeball will look like it is lagging out, or loading in half
    - pokemon just stand around, only a hand full of them are actually doing something, ponyta for
    example will try to play with you, but rly most of them want you dead, and there isnt rly
    anything between most of the time, we desperatly needed some defensiv mons that would
    balance it out by helping you or fear away mons - progression is kinda meh, there was definietly a better option here for example pokemon half of the lvl of the mons that will obey you, should not attack you anymore so if you command mons up to lvl 50, mons of 25 or under arent agressiv towards you or give clothes properties like better stealth, or something like that its rly lazy yeah in total ALOT of missed chances, BUT still it was a totaly playable game, and while alot of times being good, the game managed to piss me off BAD when my cam while riding NON STOP got stuck when pokemon would permanently break my stealth out of nowhere when my pokeballs didnt work because i was 1 cm to far away which sucks ALOT of times when a wild mon 30 lvls under m,y own mon ONESHOTS my mon... and THEN i get options for battle... even if i engage them, like wtf bro 5/10 is mediocre = sword and shield 4/10 is less the mediocre = BDSM remakes 6/10 would be an improvement over the last game without anything big 7/10 is when a game improves, but its not fully realized also washy and inprecise controls to earn anything aobe this 8/10 the ideas are realized and also a bit deeper, **** works fine 9/10 the game is outright amazing, and for the time it has been released is up to date which this game 100% IS NOT it looks like crap, runs almost as bad, and features seem rushed 10/10 the game actually pushes forward what it means to be a game of that genre + it works fine and is at its time beyond what others deliver this is not the case, here, the game 100% underdelivers and prol needed another 1-2 years of pure development to be this good so whats could have been done in 1-2 years of more development? cleaning up the game, adding more things to do in the overworlds coop for the maps like they did in bdsm underground or S&S wild area increase stability polish visuals adding a few more behaviors for the very limited pokedex all of this could be possible EASY and would make the game a 10/10 other games manage to accomplish this and pokemon is a billion dollar franchise no excuse in the world can excuse this not being the case this thing sells millions of copies    … Expand
  73. Arod4
    Feb 2, 2022
    7
    It’s a fun game but the entire battling aspect of the games is essentially put on the back burner and forgotten. Not nearly enough opportunity to use the team you assemble. Love the new mechanics and open world aspect but the graphics are rather poor
  74. Bellzos
    Feb 3, 2022
    7
    While this is the shakeup that the Pokemon Franchise desperately needed, ultimately it is flawed in its execution. The game play is great, the story not so much. I found myself just getting through the story without caring much about anything or anyone. Catching Pokemon in different and unique ways is fantastic. Strong and Agile style feel like they need more time in the oven. PerformanceWhile this is the shakeup that the Pokemon Franchise desperately needed, ultimately it is flawed in its execution. The game play is great, the story not so much. I found myself just getting through the story without caring much about anything or anyone. Catching Pokemon in different and unique ways is fantastic. Strong and Agile style feel like they need more time in the oven. Performance is unacceptable for a game that looks this poor. The game feels as if it needed more time to reach excellence. I am happy that everyone is enjoying their time on the game though, however I feel it is disingenuous to give this game a 10/10 with glaring issues such as these.… Expand
  75. DeedyLump
    Feb 6, 2022
    7
    The standards for Pokemon games is at an all time low. While Legends Arceus is by no means bad, it continues the trend of a barebones game that feels immediately outdated in a franchise that just doesn't seem to grow. It's a backwards step, maybe a reduction of the formula to set a new foundation for later games, but it's just a bit too late for me. The world isn't an enjoyment toThe standards for Pokemon games is at an all time low. While Legends Arceus is by no means bad, it continues the trend of a barebones game that feels immediately outdated in a franchise that just doesn't seem to grow. It's a backwards step, maybe a reduction of the formula to set a new foundation for later games, but it's just a bit too late for me. The world isn't an enjoyment to traverse. It's hindered by being visually underwhelming, but it just lacks a sense of activity. The pokemon exist only for the player. They don't interact with the world in any meaningful way, they're just collectibles. In the past, this wasn't as big of a problem because creating a team to conquer the league was always your goal; here, the pokemon are the only real goal. Yet, they just linger as mostly aggressive or timid creatures not really displaying much if their nature or showing character. Maybe you're now thinking I expect too much, and yes, I do. I expect a lot from one of the most successful franchises of my lifetime. Considering other titles in the franchise have had features that would be suitable here, but as is the trend with Pokemon games; we lose 3 features and gain 1. And yet, here we are, with one of the most well received games in the franchise in a while. If only, it seems, because the game is just about good enough. Is it a step in the right direction? Absolutely. Is it a good pokemon game? Sure. In a vacuum of just pokemon games it may be one of the best. But I'm of the opinion it should be better. Call it entitled, but having supported the franchise since the first iteration, I do think the fanbase deserves a game of much higher quality. Which now leaves us in the position we're all in; we want to support the good parts of the franchise in hopes we get better versions of that. But the excitement and initial highly positive reaction from just getting something that isn't a disappointment means the quality of this game (which is quite low) is more than enough for a company that just wants to make more money. It's an okay game. It's not bad, but it's not great. And when the honeymoon period wears off, we'll be back to a state of disappointment as we wait for something truly good.… Expand
  76. Onioncreature
    Feb 18, 2022
    6
    Pokemon Legends: Arceus had a great deal of potential leading up to release, but the end product is sadly lacking.

    It's nice to see a major attempt to revitalize the age-old formula that's remained largely unchanged since the Gameboy, but the execution is muddled. Catching Pokemon in real-time feels great, alongside the overhauled battle system, but the content of Arceus is simply too    Pokemon Legends: Arceus had a great deal of potential leading up to release, but the end product is sadly lacking.

    It's nice to see a major attempt to revitalize the age-old formula that's remained largely unchanged since the Gameboy, but the execution is muddled. Catching Pokemon in real-time feels great, alongside the overhauled battle system, but the content of Arceus is simply too repetitive to be enjoyed in the long term. The open world environments are only really fun to explore the first time around. The variety is really lacking, and the Pokedex system requiring multiple captures and interactions with the same creature makes the experience a bit of a slog.

    The style of the game is initially appealing, a game set in the distant past of the Sinnoh region is conceptually very compelling. Unfortunately, Arceus fails to live up to it's premise and it's world and environments tend to be totally without life and character. There's only a single proper town, and there's very little in the way of meaningful interaction here. The graphics are noticeably subpar for an official Nintendo release, with plenty of minor visual bugs to distract you from the experience.

    The story is another letdown, as throughout the game's considerable length nothing of note really happens. It's a very basic set of events, but the game can't help itself from including walls upon walls of text. The characters are really not at all memorable, and only serve basic story functions before being left to the wayside. This is a shame, as many of the characters are really well designed, and several represent the ancestors of characters from Diamond and Pearl, which is a pretty interesting concept; so it's a shame that they feel like such a throwaway element of the experience. Although I was initially quite excited to learn about the world Legends: Arceus takes place in, this enthusiasm quickly fizzled over the game's playtime and the story petered out in a disappointingly obvious and expected way.

    I wish that I could separate the disappointing parts of Arceus from it's promising new gameplay formula, but that's simply not possible. The new gameplay style could be a great new direction for the series, but it's simply too repetitive in this current iteration to be compelling past the first few times you experience it. It's also a major letdown to see how utterly lifeless the world, characters, and story are, as these elements had the potential to be legitimately compelling and explore the world of Sinnoh in exciting new ways. Legends: Arceus is probably worth checking out if you're a fan of the series and want to see a new take on the gameplay formula, but don't expect much more than that.    … Expand
  77. manufail
    Feb 22, 2022
    7
    Pkmn Legends Arceus (PLA) is a step in the right direction but still shows how Gamefreak (GF) makes minuscule progress in game design. Let me start out with the good. I haven't had FUN playing a Pkmn game in so many years, and finally, a game delivers on the fun. I haven't felt a pkmn game had hope to be considered a good game until now. That being said, I am baffled at why GF made thisPkmn Legends Arceus (PLA) is a step in the right direction but still shows how Gamefreak (GF) makes minuscule progress in game design. Let me start out with the good. I haven't had FUN playing a Pkmn game in so many years, and finally, a game delivers on the fun. I haven't felt a pkmn game had hope to be considered a good game until now. That being said, I am baffled at why GF made this game worse than it needed to be. Fans have been complaining at how long tutorials are and this game's tutorial is a PAIN to play. And yet, for all the new features in the game, the tutorial teaches you none of them really (its essentially just capture a pkmn tutorial). To me that's sort of the story of this game. Fun to play but the game refuses to let you enjoy it. There are SO MANY cutscenes in this game that take you out of the experience. Why you still can't skip them is beyond me. Why I still have to wait for each text scroll before I can continue to the next one makes no sense to me. Honestly, if this game had a skippable tutorial and skippable cutscenes or just none at all - it would be a much more pleasant experience. The sad part about that complaint is that GF has no excuse. Yes the graphics are awful but there's a million excuses I can give for that (no engine, Switch can't handle it, time constraints vs risk of project success, etc.). But the tutorials and cutscene pacing was a conscious choice by GF that could've been avoided. I'm glad this game exists and I'm hoping GF can merge all these changes into a new mainline series of games. As of right now, PLA is a step in the right direction for GF, but unfortunately a super safe dive at change and a continued display of antiquated game design. I would love for GF to continue along this path and not give up but this game is not quite there. Giant leap for a pkmn game but I am tired of giving Pkmn a pass just bc I love the franchise so much.… Expand
  78. Yupiter
    Feb 20, 2022
    6
    Un jeu Pokemon qui apporte des nouvelles mécaniques et une façon de jouer comme on en attendait depuis longtemps. C'est un bonheur de pouvoir se balader dans des zones ouvertes avec la possibilité de rencontrer et chasser les Pokemon à vue. Dommage que la technique de base soit raté... J'espère que Game Freak conservera les points positifs de ce jeu pour ses futurs jeux.

    Mes points    Un jeu Pokemon qui apporte des nouvelles mécaniques et une façon de jouer comme on en attendait depuis longtemps. C'est un bonheur de pouvoir se balader dans des zones ouvertes avec la possibilité de rencontrer et chasser les Pokemon à vue. Dommage que la technique de base soit raté... J'espère que Game Freak conservera les points positifs de ce jeu pour ses futurs jeux.

    Mes points positifs:
    - Un jeu Pokemon en temps réel, tu croises un Pokemon tu peux l'attraper directement ou l'affronter
    - L'univers dans lequel on est plongé, l'humain craint les Pokemon par sa méconnaissance de celui-ci, ce qui rend le jeu plus "sérieux"
    - Une difficulté plus relevée qui accentue le côté Pokemon sauvage et dangereux que le jeu veut véhiculer.
    - De bonnes idées pour améliorer l'ergonomie de jeu, menu agréables, gestion des capacités plus simples, évolution maitrisées, les déplacements en montures , les points d'efforts au lieu des IVs EVs
    - Des zones ouvertes dans lesquelles il est agréable de se balader et y croiser des Pokemon ou autres
    - On peut capturer réellement TOUS les Pokemon disponible sur un seul jeu.
    - Le système de craft
    - Les combats de boss accessibles à tous via les option recommencer depuis le début ou à partir de la jauge actuelle

    Mes points négatifs:
    - La réalisation technique au niveau des graphismes, clipping et le ressenti général est mauvais. J'aime Pokemon mais à certains moment on sort juste de l'immersion du jeu ou on arrive pas à y retourner. Des étudiants en école d'animation 3D peuvent aisément trouver les nombreux défauts sur le jeu.
    - Les quêtes secondaires inintéressantes, aucun intérêt de les faire sauf celles qui améliorer la boutique ou champs de récolte
    - La quête de récolte des 107 flammes de Spiritomb qui prolonge artificiellement la durée de jeu... Quand l'histoire principale est finie ou au bout d'un certain temps vous devriez juste indiquer la localisation de celles-ci. Le jeu est déjà assez moche pour ne pas avoir envie de s'y balader trop longuement et en plus la distance d'affichage fait que les flammes peuvent mettre du temps à apparaître même à 3 mètres...
    - Le système de perte d'objet qui est juste pénalisant si on ne possède pas d'abonnement online...    … Expand
  79. Tikur
    Jun 13, 2022
    6
    First the obvious one.
    This game looks simply terrible. The environment with their Pokemon gets boring after a while and the only really aspect of the game is "gotta catch them all".
    There is a story, however it is another basic pokemon story although there are this time some highlights. The problem is, after the main story, the motivation to keep playing falls down rapidly. Because    First the obvious one.
    This game looks simply terrible. The environment with their Pokemon gets boring after a while and the only really aspect of the game is "gotta catch them all".

    There is a story, however it is another basic pokemon story although there are this time some highlights. The problem is, after the main story, the motivation to keep playing falls down rapidly.
    Because after the main Story with Dialga/Palkia the only thing which is left for you to do is catching Pokemon to complete your Pokedex so you can finally face Arceus.

    So to summarize it.
    The game only has two gameplay elements. Catching Pokemon and loot material to produce items and tools which helping you to catch Pokemon. The battle system is simple and boring compared to the main titles of the series. It is far away from being the big step forward fans were hope for.

    All in all it is with shining pearl and brilliant diamond a very average Pokemon title. Which is not worth 60€.    … Expand
  80. MagmaCanon
    Feb 22, 2022
    7
    Die Grafik sieht aus wie eine HD version der 3DS Spiele, die Texturen sind sehr matchig, man hat keine ausdauer anzeige (wegen dem Rennen) und man ist nicht in der lage an einem 5mm hohen ort zu laufen ohne das man abrutscht. Ansonsten ist es eines der besten der Reihe seit X Y und Omega und Alpha, es ist toll das man nicht mehr gegen ein Pokemon Kämpfen muss um es zu fangen, dasDie Grafik sieht aus wie eine HD version der 3DS Spiele, die Texturen sind sehr matchig, man hat keine ausdauer anzeige (wegen dem Rennen) und man ist nicht in der lage an einem 5mm hohen ort zu laufen ohne das man abrutscht. Ansonsten ist es eines der besten der Reihe seit X Y und Omega und Alpha, es ist toll das man nicht mehr gegen ein Pokemon Kämpfen muss um es zu fangen, das Vervollständigen des Pokedex macht jetzt viel mehr spass, und die Story ist sehr gut gemacht. Aber sie hätten nicht gleich oft erwähnen müssen das wir vom Himmel gefallen sind.… Expand
  81. Wyve
    Feb 11, 2022
    7
    Finally the franchise go out of its old classic gamestyle. Compared with other JRPG nothing looks increadible but Pokemon charm is very strong.
    From technical point of view PLA looks like 2002 game with worst art direction.
  82. VantheSloth
    Feb 23, 2022
    7
    I've played about 40 hours of Legends: Arceus. It's a good game. Is there a lot that could've been done better? Absolutely. Are there some things they should've expanded upon? Yes. Is it a step in the right direction though? Certainly.
    The gameplay is arguably the most important aspect of a game, and I am happy to say that what Legends: Arceus provided is strangely satisfying. When    I've played about 40 hours of Legends: Arceus. It's a good game. Is there a lot that could've been done better? Absolutely. Are there some things they should've expanded upon? Yes. Is it a step in the right direction though? Certainly.
    The gameplay is arguably the most important aspect of a game, and I am happy to say that what Legends: Arceus provided is strangely satisfying. When looking at trailers, you may be concerned that the environments have nothing to really explore. This is somewhat true. The terrain can be a bit dull at times, but there are also times where you'll find yourself wandering into this hidden corner of the map, and you'll be rewarded by various things. Even when the terrain isn't too interesting, you'll find that the Pokemon and items you pick up will make up for it. When it comes to the Requests, it can be a bit mixed. Some will be really interesting, slightly comedic in an almost Pokemon anime fashion, or wield some cool rewards. Others, however, will just leave you looking up how to complete it on your phone due to it just being a boring scavenger hunt. I don't mind having to look for stuff, but I think some hints that would narrow down where to search would've made the experience a lot better. The battles with Noble Pokemon can be surprisingly difficult, and has a very consistent difficulty curve. The only one I have issues with is in the Cobalt Coastlands, and that's mostly because the arena makes it feel like you're fluffing your way through it until you finally manage to somehow beat it. It was still fun, but it could've been better. The one in the Alabaster Icelands has to be my favorite. It's hard, but it's a fun type of hard. The trainer battles are, for lack of a better description, interesting. At the beginning of the story, it's very basic, and comparable to Sword and Shield's battling. By the time you get to the post game though, it leans more towards the "almost unfair" territory you'd expect from Cynthia in Platinum, and arguably beyond that. The battling itself has changed a lot in this game, and my feelings on it are a bit mixed. On one side, it adds a bit of strategy that was appreciated, on the other side, it can seem a bit unfair and annoying, especially when some Pokemon out-speed you right out the gate. The new status effects are actually pretty cool, and I wouldn't mind if they were implemented into Generation 9. The crafting is also a nice touch, and surprisingly well balanced. Overall I give gameplay an 8/10.
    The story is fairly average, until you get to the post game. A lot of it feels like it could've gone deeper, or been explained with less presses of the "A" button. I think two things that Game Freak should learn in the future is to show rather than tell, and to not repeat a single point several times. It's better than it was in Sword and Shield, but it still needs some work. The last plot point in the post game was definitely worth it though. The story is a 7/10 for me.
    Do not expect the best in Legend: Arceus' graphics and animation. Some terrain from far away can look downright ugly, and not properly portray what's actually out there. For instance, if you look at The Heartwood from The Heights Base Camp, almost all of the trees are nonexistent. The anti-aliasing can also be really weird at times, especially around water. The animations department is actually a bit better in comparison. It isn't quite Monster Hunter levels, but most of the animations are good enough to keep you immersed. There are times (mostly while doing requests) where it's somewhat obvious that they took some shortcuts, but it's nowhere near as bad as Sword and Shield. 5/10 for graphics and animations.
    The music is one of Legends: Arceus' high points. It's blissful when you go into The Heartwood or traverse the lands at night, because the music just brings you in. Sometimes you don't want to battle Pokemon just so you can hear some of these tracks without interruption. There are two tracks that play in the Cobalt Coastlands that takes me out of the mood though. "Cobalt Coastlands 1" and "Cobalt Coastlands 1 (Version 2)" are references the Diamond and Pearl's "Route 210" track, and while it fits Diamond and Pearl's tracks, it doesn't really fit the feel you get in the Cobalt Coastlands, which is a "nice, chill day at the beach, but with a pinch of danger". The music has more of a "sprint to the adventure ahead" sort of feel. There are also times where I felt that the "Battle! (Wild Pokémon)" track got a bit repetitive. Maybe if there were slight variations depending on where you were, that would've made it a lot better. There was also this one trainer battle that I wish had some more dramatic music to it instead of the normal trainer theme. All of these are nit-picks though, and didn't in the way of my enjoyment much. An 8/10.
    Overall, I hope that Generation 9 and future Legends titles (if there are any) improve upon this and make something truly great. There's promise here.    … Expand
  83. pprjackjr
    Feb 25, 2022
    7
    Although this game is a good one compared to bdsp, i do not understand how people can call it a 10/10. I ve played the game around 40 hours or so and i have to say the only thing that makes this game enjoyable are the mechanics. The story is a solid 3/10 at best, and the graphics are truly horrific. Im a fan of old games and dont care about graphics but visual bugs and disappearing assetsAlthough this game is a good one compared to bdsp, i do not understand how people can call it a 10/10. I ve played the game around 40 hours or so and i have to say the only thing that makes this game enjoyable are the mechanics. The story is a solid 3/10 at best, and the graphics are truly horrific. Im a fan of old games and dont care about graphics but visual bugs and disappearing assets are truly bad. Its a shame because BOTW manage to do graphics way better so its not about the switch rather than the game… Expand
  84. MovesLikeJag3r1
    Apr 28, 2022
    6
    Pokemon Legends: Arceus is a step in the right direction for Game Freak. It is a breath of fresh air that Pokemon has never really gotten to experience. As usual, it is held back by a boring story, hours of meaningless dialogue, and characters that I don't really care about. While the new, open world aspect of the game allows for a much faster, more enjoyable game, a large portion of thePokemon Legends: Arceus is a step in the right direction for Game Freak. It is a breath of fresh air that Pokemon has never really gotten to experience. As usual, it is held back by a boring story, hours of meaningless dialogue, and characters that I don't really care about. While the new, open world aspect of the game allows for a much faster, more enjoyable game, a large portion of the game just feels like empty space. The menus, combat, and inventory has never been so streamlined and efficient that makes Pokemon much easier and quicker to digest. It allows you to experience the fun parts of the game much easier. If Game Freak continues evolving Pokemon to new heights, it may be able to retain its former glory.… Expand
  85. Rage_turtle
    Aug 6, 2022
    7
    First Pokémon game I've played properly since gen 1, 2 and 3. Some good and bad things.
  86. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    7
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  87. Otapic
    Jan 31, 2022
    5
    I've been playing Pokemon since Emerald, and yes I do like the step that they're going to with this game.
    But out of sheer love for the franchise, I just can NOT ever recommend this game considering how much it costs and the actually quality AND quantity you're getting. I was hoping to be able to give a pass to the horrid graphics if the world itself had something compelling to do in it.    I've been playing Pokemon since Emerald, and yes I do like the step that they're going to with this game.
    But out of sheer love for the franchise, I just can NOT ever recommend this game considering how much it costs and the actually quality AND quantity you're getting. I was hoping to be able to give a pass to the horrid graphics if the world itself had something compelling to do in it.
    But no, what i got was sloppy excuse of mish mash of terrain. Right now i can't even bare to finish it, the game doesn't keep me hooked. Especially not with how grindy the progression feels.
    The research part is a great and certainly something most fans wanted, but putting it as the only way to progress the story just makes it feel like a chore.
    "No gamefreak, i don't want to catch this pokemon for 267th time to progress this subpar story"
    And moving on to the story, it was alright. But again that damn research system shouldn't be the main part, just like the pokedex in previous games it should've just been a side objective that you slowly progress AS you play through the game not vice versa.

    Now let's talk about the world, if you could even call it that. You know what the open world feels like? Like they spat on my face and said deal with it. Let me ask everyone else who's played, can you name atleast 5 places on the map and say something interesting about them, take away the pokemon roaming around and ask yourself was any of the wilderness area memorable? The answer is no

    And now the roaming pokemon, what else is there to say. They're basic AIs that just so happen to look like pokemon. I'm not expecting a complex simulation of their ecosystem, but they didn't even try to improve on it after SwSh (Sword & Shield)

    Finally i have to reiterate, i love Pokemon. But rn as things stand, i don't think gamefreak feels the same love towards it.

    Overall the game is a 5/10, there are good ideas and at least some hope for a better game in the future. But right now Pokemon Legends: Arceus feels like an unfinished, half assed game, with uncooked but great ideas. Do better gamefreak, do better.

    Unrelated rant about parts of the pokemon community:
    Like ordering a steak in a Gordon Ramsay restaurant and getting raw beef, you like steak but the chef didn't bother to cook it. You're disappointed by the result but you see everyone else eating the raw beef just because Ramsay did it. You decide to not eat the raw uncooked beef, but everyone else in the restaurant glares at you because of it. That's what the community feels like nowadays, I'm criticizing the games cause i want them to do better. I have no ill intentions, but everyone else feels ok and satisfied with the status quo while demonizing those who are actually passionate and love the pokemon games, ones who want to see it reach it's full potential    … Expand
  88. AsrielDreemur
    Feb 1, 2022
    7
    I'm nearly 20 hours in when I'm writing this review, my first impression for this game is that it's probably the most unique pokemon game by far. The fact that GameFreak decided to try something new in a Pokemon game without reusing the previous pokemon formula really impressed me. Overall the game wasn't really mind blowing but it did laid the groundwork for future pokemon games.

    There    I'm nearly 20 hours in when I'm writing this review, my first impression for this game is that it's probably the most unique pokemon game by far. The fact that GameFreak decided to try something new in a Pokemon game without reusing the previous pokemon formula really impressed me. Overall the game wasn't really mind blowing but it did laid the groundwork for future pokemon games.

    There are some other stuff to be work on such as the visual and graphic. Voice acting in Pokemon is always somthing I wanted in the game and it's kinda disappointing that they continue to overlook that aspect. Although I love the new game mechanics of catching pokemon that was implemented, I felt that the map in this game is really empty and lifeless at times. The missions in the game could be tedious at time when they force you to catch "X" pokemon in a "X" amount to progress.

    All things consider, it's a good Pokemon game that could have been better and I hope that GameFreak will continue to improve their future Pokemon games as they are going down the right path with Pokemon Legends Arceus.    … Expand
  89. F0x_in_s0cks
    Jan 31, 2022
    6
    I love the game for the first 15 hours of game play. It is really fun, and the interaction with the Pokémon are really good. But when reaching the later areas, it starts to feel a bit repetitive and empty. I understand that the world is supposed to feel empty, but this is too empty. The graphics not good. i normally would not mind, but it feels unfinished. For the hype this game got, andI love the game for the first 15 hours of game play. It is really fun, and the interaction with the Pokémon are really good. But when reaching the later areas, it starts to feel a bit repetitive and empty. I understand that the world is supposed to feel empty, but this is too empty. The graphics not good. i normally would not mind, but it feels unfinished. For the hype this game got, and the fact that Pokémon is one of the biggest franchises for Nintendo, i am kind of disappointed. I had higher expectations.… Expand
  90. Ceiosillo
    Feb 1, 2022
    6
    El juego es muy, muy disfrutable si no eres alguien que se fije en los pequeños detalles. Así de simple.

    Adictivo y entretenido, con mucho lore sobre la franquicia, mecánicas nuevas bien pulidas y los nuevos Pokémon (o al menos, las nuevas formas) son geniales casi todos. Sin embargo, no puedo evitar fijarme en los casos extremos de popping que se van dando frente a tus morros allá    El juego es muy, muy disfrutable si no eres alguien que se fije en los pequeños detalles. Así de simple.

    Adictivo y entretenido, con mucho lore sobre la franquicia, mecánicas nuevas bien pulidas y los nuevos Pokémon (o al menos, las nuevas formas) son geniales casi todos.
    Sin embargo, no puedo evitar fijarme en los casos extremos de popping que se van dando frente a tus morros allá donde vayas y como, aún acudiendo a técnicas de optimización extremas como las que se usaban ya hace mas de 25 años para juegos de la 64 como ocarina of time el juego no es capaz de tirar a mas de 30 justitos FPS con bajones en ciertos sitios.

    Nintendo necesita sangre nueva. Siempre estará el señorito de turno argumentando que ''solo llevan haciendo juegos 3D desde la sexta gen'' (Hace prácticamente una década ya) y que ''no tienen experiencia como otras compañías''... Pues que contraten gente talentosa que hay ahí afuera con sus miles de millones y los pongan a optimizar el juego para que cargue por completo al entrar a una zona, que no debe ser imposible viendo lo que ya han hecho otros videojuegos en la misma plataforma.

    En pocas palabras, pena. El jugador que entre en mi perfil de exigencia no podrá evitar fijarse en como ha invertido 60 pavos en un juego que no va fluido ni cargando solo lo que está a menos de 20 metros del personaje.    … Expand
  91. Chesu
    Jan 31, 2022
    6
    Personalmente, este juego es el comienzo de la futura saga, y le tengo muchas ganas a lo que se va a venir pero este juego... Está inacabado, es un early access, así que confío que le pondrán más empeño y harán un juego centrado también a gente en torno a los 18/20 años - la media de personas que juegan pokémon). Eso no quita que sea disfrutable, pero eso no quita que no sea un juegoPersonalmente, este juego es el comienzo de la futura saga, y le tengo muchas ganas a lo que se va a venir pero este juego... Está inacabado, es un early access, así que confío que le pondrán más empeño y harán un juego centrado también a gente en torno a los 18/20 años - la media de personas que juegan pokémon). Eso no quita que sea disfrutable, pero eso no quita que no sea un juego disfrutable, y tampoco es el peor juego de pokemon.… Expand
  92. Timeflies164
    Feb 1, 2022
    7
    This game had the potential to be a masterpiece. Unfortunately the lack of voice acting and polished/improved graphics prevent it. That being said this is still a good game and worth the adventure for pokemon fans. It has me so excited for the future of what pikemon games have in store. I truly hope they will give one pokemon game the time and love it deserves to make a game as good asThis game had the potential to be a masterpiece. Unfortunately the lack of voice acting and polished/improved graphics prevent it. That being said this is still a good game and worth the adventure for pokemon fans. It has me so excited for the future of what pikemon games have in store. I truly hope they will give one pokemon game the time and love it deserves to make a game as good as super mario odyssey and breath of the wild. This is the closest we have gotten to it. But there is still a long way to go.… Expand
  93. AudioRemedy
    Feb 6, 2022
    6
    PROS:
    - decent story
    - fun gameplay restructure - pokedex log tasks that are intuitive and entertaining - crafting mechanics that tie into open-world gathering - you get to ride a menagerie of impressive pokemon and the platforming is decent - new evolutions for old favorites - slick battle animations - item management/"survival" aspects with punishing consequences - "stealth" mechanics    PROS:
    - decent story
    - fun gameplay restructure
    - pokedex log tasks that are intuitive and entertaining
    - crafting mechanics that tie into open-world gathering
    - you get to ride a menagerie of impressive pokemon and the platforming is decent
    - new evolutions for old favorites
    - slick battle animations
    - item management/"survival" aspects with punishing consequences
    - "stealth" mechanics that add another layer of skill to catching and/or battling wild Pokemon

    CONS:
    - short of establishing a new camp or farming plot, all side quest rewards are virtually useless and a few of them will require an unpleasant amount of your time to accomplish (sloppy/lazy gameplay padding)
    - the game has very little content compared to other entries in the series (~40 hours)
    - postgame has little purpose, it's just a dex-grind
    - no multiplayer/PvP
    - there is only a handful of trainer battles, 98% of battles will be wild pokemon encounters
    - "boss fights" are essentially janky, unmemorable minigames
    - mediocre graphics that have no excuse for running the system so hot while looking so bad

    VERDICT:
    It's clear that the game (albeit somewhat successful) is a market test. Wait until they release multiple DLCs, or just buy Sword or Shield if you haven't already.    … Expand
  94. Speedie
    Feb 1, 2022
    7
    You may want to stick this review out. It's a rollercoaster ride.

    There are two driving forces in this game. One force that takes the game in either direction. In the direction of being a good game, there is the amount of fan service in the game. New forms of Pokémon, an regional origin story, new strategies to collect Pokémon, Breath of the Wild menus, sounds, and gameplay. The    You may want to stick this review out. It's a rollercoaster ride.

    There are two driving forces in this game. One force that takes the game in either direction. In the direction of being a good game, there is the amount of fan service in the game. New forms of Pokémon, an regional origin story, new strategies to collect Pokémon, Breath of the Wild menus, sounds, and gameplay. The negative driving force however is how long it takes for the player to be able to enjoy these things.

    It isn't as if the player is always learning new things that they must use in the gameplay. The opposite actually. Almost everything needed to complete the game is handed to you right off the bat. This is not an inherently bad feature. This kind of freedom allows each player to create individual experiences and choose their own way to complete each task. Sadly, in this game, there are no choices to be made. It's simply a game where you build your collection, with new environments only serving as a change of scenery. Even then, the same forest area is used for a majority of three out of five areas. Finally, the graphics are unacceptable. This is something that can be looked over when we talk about quality, since gameplay is most important, but it's a sad thought when you realize every once in a while how poor the graphics are.

    With all of the complaints somehow, someway, this game made me return to my desk and continue where I left off the night before. Why was I coming back? What kind of game do I turn on and start complaining about? Freedom. For once, you aren't just a Pokémon Trainer. You're a collector. A researcher. The one that others look up to. You are the obstacle in their way from the very start. For Pokémon fans this story is one they've wanted to know for so long, and want even more of in the future. It's Pokémon history being played out and created by you. The most important thing in the entire game is collecting and studying things about Pokémon that have never been such a large focus.

    Effort. That's what this game has. It's not the norm for the developers. It's unexplored territory. They made their mistakes, the game has it's flaws, but it has the soul that a good Pokémon game should have. They didn't leave out crucial features to make the game more marketable to wider audiences. They didn't make the story simple so everybody could follow it. It's a huge chapter in the Pokémon world and one that's worth experiencing, even through the flaws in it's core. As fans we all have our opinions about this game, but this game will absolutely be built on in the future, and is a foundation for the future of fun in the Pokémon franchise.    … Expand
  95. lizardglitter
    Feb 4, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awesome new concept and I had really high hopes. The story is interesting at first but the game is so grindy and loses a lot of the pokemon charm. No cool new landscapes, bonding with pokemon, and not that many hidden secrets to discover. It’s grindy and the visuals aren’t good—all the pokemon want to run or fight. Interesting new direction but overall loses the fun.… Expand
  96. Segyl
    Feb 3, 2022
    5
    One step ahead, two behind. They could have done just a little more and this could have been the new standard for pokemon game, gameplay wise.
  97. B1gf15h
    Jan 31, 2022
    5
    While it is refreshing to see pokemon in open environments, its ridiculous that people are raving about this game. It is one of the worst looking games on switch. The world is bland, empty, and the pokemon just shuffle around and dont feel alive. The volume and repetition in catching pokemon lessens your attachment to your team. Pokemon is the highest grossing video game series ever and weWhile it is refreshing to see pokemon in open environments, its ridiculous that people are raving about this game. It is one of the worst looking games on switch. The world is bland, empty, and the pokemon just shuffle around and dont feel alive. The volume and repetition in catching pokemon lessens your attachment to your team. Pokemon is the highest grossing video game series ever and we deserve better. People are giving this a 10 and if a Zelda or mario game was released with this quality and lack of ambition it would get a terrible review. New snap and the diamond pearl remakes were both bigger files and it shows in the lack of attention to detail in arceus.… Expand
  98. ChioUyuni
    Feb 1, 2022
    6
    Me gusta ver como Game Freak intenta cosas nuevas, pero porque algo sea nuevo no significa que tengamos que cegarnos ante sus fallos. El bucle jugable a lo personal ha sido muy divertido, cada vez que llegaba a una nueva zona era increíblemente divertido capturar todo y ver que habría en la siguiente zona. Las peleas con bosses están entretenidas, nunca llegan a ser realmente buenas (AMe gusta ver como Game Freak intenta cosas nuevas, pero porque algo sea nuevo no significa que tengamos que cegarnos ante sus fallos. El bucle jugable a lo personal ha sido muy divertido, cada vez que llegaba a una nueva zona era increíblemente divertido capturar todo y ver que habría en la siguiente zona. Las peleas con bosses están entretenidas, nunca llegan a ser realmente buenas (A excepción de una muy tardía). Tiene cambios de calidad de vida que recibo con los brazos abierto. Y eso sería un poco todo lo bueno, lo malo por desgracia me pesa muchísimo. Aunque es divertido investigar los mapas por los Pokémon, me gustaría que en "Leyendas" hubiera, bueno, Leyendas. Ruinas explorables interesantes capaces de contarnos cosas de este mundo, cuevas, algo de trama contada por el entorno y no solo por NPC's. Ver algunas de las ruinas más interesantes de Platino trasformadas en literalmente un cuadrado donde un npc te cuenta cosas... Es doloroso. Tiene ideas buenas constantemente que no llevan a nada o son desaprovechadas, sobre todo cuando sus personajes son relativamente carismáticos, al menos más a lo que nos tienen acostumbrado, pero de nada sirve si las tramas son cutres maniqueas o desaprovechadas. Que te hagan viajar al pasado para descubrir las leyendas y únicamente encuentras que te hablen de Leyendas más antiguas es realmente desesperanzador. ¿Por qué una nota "tan alta" entonces si tengo tantos problemas? He jugado 91 horas, es indudablemente divertido. Es cierto que está algo inflado por cosas como recoger las llamas para el Spiritomb, lento y tedioso pidiéndote TODAS para conseguirlo y siendo necesario para el "Verdadero final" al completar la pokedex. He atrapado todos los Unows sin que eso sirviera para nada. En resumen, una base buena, pero es menos de la mitad de lo que podría haber sido, y aunque me alegra el cambio y lo celebro les queda muchísimo camino por recorrer para sentirse una verdadera "Leyenda".… Expand
  99. AsboXFlemzo
    Feb 2, 2022
    7
    Completed in 20hours, was extremely boring story, no gyms or leagues. Easily exploited gameplay that allowed me to catch everything with a single ball and no aggro. Graphic so old it looks like ps2 era. No idea why people rate this higher than sword and sheild when it's half baked game. Add ability to throw a ball which is in pokemon go so it's nothing new.
  100. Braxto
    Feb 4, 2022
    7
    The new style of gameplay is fresh and exciting, however I feel disappointed by the lack of PVP, pokemon abilities, and held items. The open world aspect is fun and questing feels more like a modern RPG than pokemon. While the graphics of NPCs and the game in general are laughable, the gameplay is smooth when throwing pokeballs and using a mount to transverse the open world.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 118 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 102 out of 118
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 118
  3. Negative: 0 out of 118
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 30, 2024
    80
    Definitely not a bad game. It handles its mechanics perfectly, and as long as it doesn't try to talk at you, you'll enjoy it. It's the first step on the road to new games with Pokémon on the cover, and the good sales could be the main reason to continue similar work and experimentation. [Issue#317]
  2. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Oct 19, 2022
    85
    Acreus came out just a few months after Diamond & Pearl remake. Isn’t that too soon? Actually, no. Pokémon Legends: Arceus is the most innovative, revolutionary, and maybe simply the best Pokémon game of the last decade. [Issue#259, p.48]
  3. Nintendo Force Magazine
    May 13, 2022
    90
    This really does feel like a big step forward for a series that famously plays things safe, and I'm excited to see where the franchise will go next! [Issue #58 – March/April 2022, p. 72]
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