Pokemon Legends: Arceus

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  1. fnenamg
    Sep 8, 2023
    7
    It's not my taste, but the game itself is decently made.
  2. Jazzparagus
    Aug 31, 2023
    5
    The catching mechanic is good and what they did with battles is at the very least interesting. It's nice to see them trying out new gameplay methods.

    That's really about it for the good bits though, while I dont care for graphics it's really hard to ignore how the game looks. The worst is probably when looking out over one of the 3 lakes. The worlds also feel empty. No real landmarks,    The catching mechanic is good and what they did with battles is at the very least interesting. It's nice to see them trying out new gameplay methods.

    That's really about it for the good bits though, while I dont care for graphics it's really hard to ignore how the game looks. The worst is probably when looking out over one of the 3 lakes. The worlds also feel empty. No real landmarks, no people, empty fields upon empty fields and mysteriously it still runs like ****
    The story isnt great either, which is strange because the premise of the story is pretty interesting with God just dropping you off in a different time period and all that.

    I guess Im glad it's not on the level of SwSh but you can tell they should've kept this game in production for at least another year.    … Expand
  3. Frad
    Aug 28, 2023
    6
    Arceus no alcanza la perfección y presenta numerosas áreas de oportunidad que merecen ser evaluadas. Se destaca, en primer lugar, la extensión inusualmente prolongada del tutorial en el juego. Si bien es comprensible que el tutorial sea esencial para atraer a jugadores novatos y orientarlos en esta nueva modalidad de mundo abierto, su duración excesiva y monotonía lo hacen desfavorableArceus no alcanza la perfección y presenta numerosas áreas de oportunidad que merecen ser evaluadas. Se destaca, en primer lugar, la extensión inusualmente prolongada del tutorial en el juego. Si bien es comprensible que el tutorial sea esencial para atraer a jugadores novatos y orientarlos en esta nueva modalidad de mundo abierto, su duración excesiva y monotonía lo hacen desfavorable para la inmersión del jugador más experimentado. La ejecución del tutorial, en este sentido, parece carecer de equilibrio y eficacia.

    Otro aspecto que merece atención es el sistema de combate. En el contexto de las áreas abiertas, los encuentros con Pokémon muestran ciertas inconsistencias. Los Pokémon que se encuentran en estas áreas suelen ser de niveles considerablemente bajos en comparación con el jugador, lo que resulta en desafíos desequilibrados. La sensación de que los Pokémon salvajes son demasiado poderosos y difíciles de vencer puede ser un factor desmotivador en la experiencia de juego.

    En resumen, Pokémon Legends: Arceus se sitúa en una posición interesante dentro de la serie. Si bien presenta áreas de mejora y oportunidades para pulir aspectos clave, el juego logra transmitir el mensaje de que la franquicia Pokémon está dispuesta a explorar nuevas direcciones y experimentar con formatos diferentes. A pesar de sus imperfecciones, la inclusión de un mundo abierto demuestra un enfoque valiente y progresista que podría allanar el camino para futuros títulos de la serie. Es evidente que esta transición llevará tiempo para alcanzar su pleno potencial y coherencia, pero es un paso esencial hacia la revitalización de una franquicia icónica en el mundo de los videojuegos    … Expand
  4. 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
  5. fflatburger
    Aug 13, 2023
    6
    Love this pokemon games coz lots of new mechanics and changes to the formular.I still miss the gym battle, and bad peformance for this pokemon game
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. zezimawashere
    Jul 29, 2023
    5
    This game is okay. It's a bit repetitive. Not only do you have to catch all the Pokemon, but for completion there are a ton of small tasts, like use "splash" 100 times with Magicarp...

    Also, I am a good way through the game, and so far there has only been one romantic relationship. Of course, it was an interracial relationship that they said they had to hide. I don't know why they    This game is okay. It's a bit repetitive. Not only do you have to catch all the Pokemon, but for completion there are a ton of small tasts, like use "splash" 100 times with Magicarp...

    Also, I am a good way through the game, and so far there has only been one romantic relationship. Of course, it was an interracial relationship that they said they had to hide.

    I don't know why they push this propaganda so hard recently.    … Expand
  9. edxtan
    Jul 21, 2023
    6
    Pokemon Legends: Arceus presents a huge step forward in Pokemon's catching and exploration systems, but the de-emphasizing of battles removes a lot of the incentive to engage with them.
  10. MisterWizard
    Jul 20, 2023
    7
    Although this game is the best Pokémon game I've played, I felt like it could've used a year or 2 extra of development. Adding details, make some mechanics (like swimming) more smooth and especially just making the NPC's feel more alive. They mostly just stand in 1 spot and have 2 lines of dialog without voice acting. Even BotW and TotK had minecraft villager voice acting or normal in bigAlthough this game is the best Pokémon game I've played, I felt like it could've used a year or 2 extra of development. Adding details, make some mechanics (like swimming) more smooth and especially just making the NPC's feel more alive. They mostly just stand in 1 spot and have 2 lines of dialog without voice acting. Even BotW and TotK had minecraft villager voice acting or normal in big story cutscenes.
    I did enjoy my time with this game, if you never played a Pokémon game, you should pick this one up.    … Expand
  11. Rhex98
    Jul 9, 2023
    7
    El mejor juego de Pokémon en bastante tiempo en mi opinión tiene problemas de rendimiento al igual que los otros juegos de switch que han salido y no es aceptable, pero la experiencia que te otorga es un gran paso adelante y hacia donde tiene que ir la franquicia de aquí en adelante.
  12. drseven
    Jun 30, 2023
    7
    The first 5 hours of play were unbearable for me. Once the game gives you freedom, it improves. The idea of ​​hunting pokemon and completing the Pokédex is fun, although it can be a bit repetitive. The characters are flat and the story irrelevant, artistically very poor although it has a good performance.

    Conclusion: If you like Pokemon one of the best they have done in recent years.
  13. SANTIACO
    Jun 19, 2023
    7
    Un videojuego que refresca la formula clásica de los juegos de Pokémon siendo, un buen comienzo para experimentar nuevas mecánicas para juegos a futuro. Aunque Pokémon Leyendas arceus sea algo innovador en la saga, queda a deber debido a su corta duración de juego y a la ausencia de batallas, además de que no se le agrego un multijugador que es algo indispensable para los juegos deUn videojuego que refresca la formula clásica de los juegos de Pokémon siendo, un buen comienzo para experimentar nuevas mecánicas para juegos a futuro. Aunque Pokémon Leyendas arceus sea algo innovador en la saga, queda a deber debido a su corta duración de juego y a la ausencia de batallas, además de que no se le agrego un multijugador que es algo indispensable para los juegos de Pokémon. En el apartado gráfico y técnico tienen detalles que faltan pulir y esto es debido a la falta de tiempo en el desarrollo del juego, además, de que el mapa del juego está casi vacío sin agregar, las pantallas de carga al trasladarte de un lugar a otro.… Expand
  14. ND-Bringer
    May 15, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pokemon Legends Arceus is very enjoyable game, except in the long run. Out of all the core series Pokemon games on the Switch, it has the most polish, but it still carries a lot annoying moments. When you rapidly capturing Pokemon in a big, wide, open world, it gives you a sense of adrenaline. You're on a quest to capture and research all the greatest Pokemon from the past and future. And being a time traveler, you must use your modern knowledge and experience with Pokemon training to tackle all the challenges.

    It feels really good to catch Pokemon is this game. With the lack of results screens and options to choose where you want to your Pokemon go. There's more focus on the rush you get from exploring a truly alive world. Nothing will slow you down if you play your cards right. Capturing multiple Pokemon in a row on the first try. Luring powerful alphas with Razz Berries and then striking them from behind with a Gigaton Ball. Claiming airborne Pokemon from far way with far flying Feather Balls. Collecting Pokemon has never been more fun.

    But you also can't get too careless. For if your avatar takes too much damage, they will black out, and you will end up losing important items. The way Pokemon hunt you down in this game reminds me a lot of PokePark. Whenever Pokemon get angry in that game, they would randomly attack Pikachu like it was a battle. This is the nightmare version of that mechanic. The glowing red eyes on the alphas add a lot of menace. Though it also reminds me of the most disappointing arc in the Best Wishes anime.

    Speaking of disappointing, I loathe the boss fights in this game. They're not unbearable per se, whenever you get a game over, you can resume right back where you left off on the boss' health meter. But there's not a ton of breathing room in each clash. You're constantly spamming the throw button to toss treats at the enraged Pokemon to calm them down while also rapidly pressing the dodge roll command to avoid shockwaves and other attacks.

    It's not very comfortable to control. Maybe if there were way more types of dodge commands, like in Smash Bros, it wouldn't be so repetitive. Otherwise I'd prefer a stealth game where you have to avoid the boss in a sealed off labyrinth taking advantage of the premium hunting mechanics. I've studied video game boss fights for years. And what separates the epic battles from the lifeless fist fights is whether or not players would gladly take on the challenge again without regrets.

    Though my biggest gripe with this game comes down to the title itself, oddly enough. You see, during the climax of main story, you have to defeat Dialga and Palkia, the legendary Pokemon from the original generation four games, Diamond and Pearl. But after capturing them, the credits roll, even though Arceus himself stated that you must seek out all Pokemon to complete the game.

    Believe it or not, until he messaged me in the climax, I forgot Arceus was even in this game. He leaves so little impact on the story that you replace him with any other magical guide and miss nothing. It actually would make more sense to call this game "Pokemon Legends: Diamond and Pearl" and leave Arceus as a surprise for the post game.

    With most players being confused with the ending of the main game being to capture all the Pokemon, spending hours waiting for the correct exclusives to appear in the distortion zones, and collecting all the wisps, the adventure would be a lot more comfortable to play if Arceus was treated more like a secret unlock able character, rather than the answer to all questions.

    The true purpose os this journey is to not simply "Gotta Catch em' all". But rather to stop rampaging Pokemon from destroying the past by gathering all the allies you can in the wild.If your going to play this game, just focus on stopping the strongest Pokemon from rampaging, rather than complete Arceus' annoying fetch quest. It takes way too long to gather all the Pokemon with all the luck based mechanics regarding obtainment of the distortion exclusives.    … Expand
  15. MacArron23
    May 15, 2023
    7
    Fresh air that the pokemon franchise neede, had a lot of fun, did 100% and I am waiting for the sequel
  16. SgtSocks
    May 11, 2023
    7
    Pokemon is back and better then ever! The Gameplay is refreshing, but the story needs some work. that's really my only problem with this game. This is solid evidence that Graphics does not measure how good a game is.
  17. LikeFahrenheit
    Apr 29, 2023
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the catching and boss fights are the best things from this game and should be a mainstay, everything else is par the course from the series. looks ugly and animations are mediocre. missing a lot of content that would greatly improve the game. Arceus should've been the focus of the climax, not Dialga/Palkia, since that is what the game is called. good game overall.… Expand
  18. NazgulzLegacy
    Apr 20, 2023
    5
    The characters are not very likable, the battle system is bad i get hit immediately faint switch then immediately get hit again before i get a turn, sometimes they use strong style and hit twice in a row which means anything can easily ko your legendaries, the variety of pokemon available are few and not very popular, the idea that im expected to catch the same pokemon 25 times isThe characters are not very likable, the battle system is bad i get hit immediately faint switch then immediately get hit again before i get a turn, sometimes they use strong style and hit twice in a row which means anything can easily ko your legendaries, the variety of pokemon available are few and not very popular, the idea that im expected to catch the same pokemon 25 times is ridiculous and boring its usually hard enough to catch one of every pokemon available in these games, but this was an okay game not worth the crazy price tag though.… Expand
  19. matheusfox
    Apr 7, 2023
    6
    Ok, I had a lot of fun with this game, but... I'm not able to see the money that Game Freak receive to develop this game. About graphics, in a world that there are Genshin Impact, Dragon Ball FighterZ and The Legend of Zelda Wind Waker HD, I cannot be soft to judge the Pokemon Legends: Arceus graphics. These graphics look like Nintendo Wii game, actually, worse. The Legend of Zelda SkywardOk, I had a lot of fun with this game, but... I'm not able to see the money that Game Freak receive to develop this game. About graphics, in a world that there are Genshin Impact, Dragon Ball FighterZ and The Legend of Zelda Wind Waker HD, I cannot be soft to judge the Pokemon Legends: Arceus graphics. These graphics look like Nintendo Wii game, actually, worse. The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword has better art than Legends Arceus. About songs, almost everything or is a old Pokemon song remixed or a The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild copy. The story is really silly, anything makes sense and everything are so boring. About controls, sometimes they don't work, making you being frustrated. The best things is the mechanism to catch pokemon in the forest. This game is not a open world, but is cool to catch pokemon on that place, craft items, I loved that. The game could be really good, but, i don't know, its like the money that the most rental game franchise of the world is not used in their games. Sad, because Pokemon Legends: Arceus could be the best game of all time.… Expand
  20. Bearyunite
    Mar 26, 2023
    6
    Good but repetitive i like the new idea for the pokemon formula but it just not very good on the eyes and the pokemon and background don't match to me but definitely one of the best in the pokemon switch
  21. Vinivitorioyo
    Mar 9, 2023
    6
    Pokémon tem sido só decepção. Mas esse jogo tive um início de gameplay muito empolgante. Acho que os últimos mapas são péssimos. Mas tem uma experiência de gameplay nova e funciona bem. Joguei com gosto e achei que compensa bem o valor pago. Mas é um jogo com vários problemas que não tem como ignorar.
  22. TheQweast
    Mar 3, 2023
    7
    A pretty interesting side game in the Pokemon franchise experimenting with a more open world feel. I like the mechanics with stealth and catching as a whole the story overall was a bummer for me as it kept feeling samey. Also love the art style it actually makes the 3d models pop which was something they were missing in Pokemon sword. The gimmick in this game was also a bit disappointingA pretty interesting side game in the Pokemon franchise experimenting with a more open world feel. I like the mechanics with stealth and catching as a whole the story overall was a bummer for me as it kept feeling samey. Also love the art style it actually makes the 3d models pop which was something they were missing in Pokemon sword. The gimmick in this game was also a bit disappointing but all the new forms are stunning.… Expand
  23. 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
  24. briiiz
    Feb 15, 2023
    7
    在体验玩朱紫后才回来玩的阿尔宙斯，很大程度上阿尔宙斯该有的优点都继承去了朱紫那边，因此对我而言阿尔宙斯的自由捕捉并没有那么的有吸引力，而游戏流程中又是多段硬性需要玩家提升捕捉的队员星级，反复刷等级确实不是很舒服。另一方面在游戏系统上大幅度简化并改用行动条的机制，算是有好有坏吧，虽然本身pve没多少深度但是还是有点过于简化了。另一方面游戏里还有大量支线，但是我的评价是做不好的支线可以不做，几乎所有任务都是水到不行，实在没有做完的想法。在体验玩朱紫后才回来玩的阿尔宙斯，很大程度上阿尔宙斯该有的优点都继承去了朱紫那边，因此对我而言阿尔宙斯的自由捕捉并没有那么的有吸引力，而游戏流程中又是多段硬性需要玩家提升捕捉的队员星级，反复刷等级确实不是很舒服。另一方面在游戏系统上大幅度简化并改用行动条的机制，算是有好有坏吧，虽然本身pve没多少深度但是还是有点过于简化了。另一方面游戏里还有大量支线，但是我的评价是做不好的支线可以不做，几乎所有任务都是水到不行，实在没有做完的想法。
  25. Rockyford
    Feb 9, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s good until you get to a point where you have to battle the leader of the galaxy clan which is rigged everything and move is in their favor. For example they use a move of strong style and he gets to go twice when I get to go twice it’s canceled and they go. Another example is their moves keep changing powers even against Pokémon their type is super weak too . So therefore rigged at the end… Expand
  26. ProfesorAbeto
    Jan 31, 2023
    7
    Tiene mecanicas que aunque mejorables sinceramente espero ver en futuros juegos, la historia interesante sin más, creo que aun falta por explorar mucho del mundo del pasado que espero que se haga en futuros leyendas, se va evolucionando este es el camino sin duda
  27. AleRommy
    Dec 28, 2022
    7
    This game is hard to rate, on one side if compared to the previous pokemon games is just way more fresh and innovative, a beginning for something very good; but in the other side if compared to modern games is just way too antiquated in the graphics and the mechanics.
    I really loved this game but se as pokemon fans deserve better quality and not 2 games in a year One of witch could be    This game is hard to rate, on one side if compared to the previous pokemon games is just way more fresh and innovative, a beginning for something very good; but in the other side if compared to modern games is just way too antiquated in the graphics and the mechanics.
    I really loved this game but se as pokemon fans deserve better quality and not 2 games in a year One of witch could be good and the other One is a total disaster.    … Expand
  28. thompsonmelo
    Dec 28, 2022
    7
    best pokemon game implements all of the previous ones with map quality and good story with the best pokemons in the playable franchise and an evolution of the small fight system but that improves playing considered graphics compared to others in the series and stable fps
  29. 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
  30. AlexMakesToast
    Dec 16, 2022
    7
    Arceus = 7/10
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  31. IronWolfFang
    Dec 6, 2022
    6
    I have nothing against this game, good on Nintendo for trying new things, but its just too different for me. Bland and boring environments, weird gameplay mechanics, just not for me.
  32. Luky1996
    Nov 30, 2022
    7
    Un gioco gradevole che porta una ventata di aria fresca al brand ma con un comparto tecnico non all'altezza. Musiche e ambientazioni molto suggestive, il ribilanciamento dei livelli è stato molto gradito in quando riesce a dare al gioco una certa difficoltà che nei titoli main line manca da tempo. Un peccato per la grafica, meritava di più.
  33. Cloud_cipher
    Nov 29, 2022
    5
    I wish I could just do whatever I wanted from the beggining but of course pokemon/gamefreak has to give you a boring start then after 30 minutes of talking and almost endless dialogs. You finally get to set out on only the first place and have to unlock the other places by doing main missions.
    Story was boring but post game is alot of fun espicially when you can do whatever you want and no    I wish I could just do whatever I wanted from the beggining but of course pokemon/gamefreak has to give you a boring start then after 30 minutes of talking and almost endless dialogs. You finally get to set out on only the first place and have to unlock the other places by doing main missions.
    Story was boring but post game is alot of fun espicially when you can do whatever you want and no one is stopping you giving you a full history on something dumb like a rock and giving you 3 minutes of dialougue because of one dumb rock    … Expand
  34. LeJanman
    Nov 29, 2022
    7
    Es fühlt sich an als wäre es die Alpha Version von Karmesin und Purpur. Gameplay Technisch, sehr gut, aber Grafik, uff.
  35. hector_bcn98
    Nov 28, 2022
    7
    +
    Ofrece una experiencia Pokémon diferente al resto.
    Por primera vez completar la Pokédex es divertido, aunque requiere muchas horas de cumplir tareas innecesarias estúpidas con cada uno de los Pokémons. Poder completar el juego sin necesidad de depender de intercambios con otra persona: puramente singleplayer. A veces supone un reto a nivel de dificultad que pocas veces se suele ver    +
    Ofrece una experiencia Pokémon diferente al resto.
    Por primera vez completar la Pokédex es divertido, aunque requiere muchas horas de cumplir tareas innecesarias estúpidas con cada uno de los Pokémons.
    Poder completar el juego sin necesidad de depender de intercambios con otra persona: puramente singleplayer.
    A veces supone un reto a nivel de dificultad que pocas veces se suele ver en la franquicia.

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    La historia es absolutamente banal y aburrida.
    Las batallas con los jefes no son satisfactorias y suponen baches en la experiencia.
    Secundarias de recadero sin ningún tipo de interés.
    Conversaciones y personajes clásicos de la saga: te tratan como si tuvieras 5 años y fueras imbécil.
    Técnicamente es un despropósito, una vergüenza para las capacadidades de Switch. Debe ser el AAA más feo de la historia. Gráficos que dan asco, con un popping a apenas unos metros del personaje, expresiones faciales inamovibles, sin doblaje... Es un juego de hace 15 años. Que Game Freak siga teniendo la licencia de Pokémon y realizando entregas indignas de la saga y de Nintendo es surrealista, un insulto al consumidor.    … Expand
  36. MetaOni
    Nov 28, 2022
    7
    Pretty Fun Game.

    Pros: -Fun Departure from the repeated gameplay of the other games in the series -Overworld Catching is fast and fun -All the ride Pokemon are fast and fun to use -The new Pokemon are mostly pretty cool -The battle/idle/overworld animations are a clear improvements -The Ability to fill up the Pokedex alone without needing to trade with friends Cons: -Graphics    Pretty Fun Game.

    Pros:
    -Fun Departure from the repeated gameplay of the other games in the series
    -Overworld Catching is fast and fun
    -All the ride Pokemon are fast and fun to use
    -The new Pokemon are mostly pretty cool
    -The battle/idle/overworld animations are a clear improvements
    -The Ability to fill up the Pokedex alone without needing to trade with friends

    Cons:
    -Graphics Look Underwhelming(Not Really Bad Just Kinda Disappointing)
    -I wish there were more new Pokemon
    -The Story is Boring and The Long Dialogue Segments Don't Help It
    -Catching Anything that Swims Or Teleports Is a Pain

    Other Notes:
    Alot of these things should've been added around BDSP or SWSH
    I still am waiting for real time battles where we can control and fight as the Pokemon
    (But that's just a wish not a con)

    Overall: 7.5/10 A Pretty Fun Game One Of The Best In The Series(Kinda Sad a 7.5 is best in the series material)    … Expand
  37. Jukant
    Nov 26, 2022
    5
    Meiner Meinung nach ist Legenden Arceus ein Mittelmäßiges, aber erfrischendes Spiel. Nicht mehr, nicht weniger
  38. ElSmasher
    Nov 26, 2022
    6
    Pokemon Legends Arceus wants to focus the license on the open world. Bold for a franchise that has remained on its feet for decades. If the game has gameplay that is fun and inventive for the "open world" (in quotes). LPA suffers here from a catastrophic technique with poor graphics and textures of PS2. The level design is also weak, due to the low number of trainers and empty environmentsPokemon Legends Arceus wants to focus the license on the open world. Bold for a franchise that has remained on its feet for decades. If the game has gameplay that is fun and inventive for the "open world" (in quotes). LPA suffers here from a catastrophic technique with poor graphics and textures of PS2. The level design is also weak, due to the low number of trainers and empty environments most of the time. However, we will note some liberties taken like the pokédex system which is surprising and to see a different atmosphere to the main series.… Expand
  39. danipoli7
    Nov 26, 2022
    7
    After 25 years of the same formula gamefreak decides to try and reinvent the Pokémon formula with legends and it turned out to not be terrible. This game still has its flaws and probably the most noticeable flaw is the graphics. Now I know that graphics aren't everything but gamefreak seem to not even bother making textures look nice and this in result makes the game look embarrassinglyAfter 25 years of the same formula gamefreak decides to try and reinvent the Pokémon formula with legends and it turned out to not be terrible. This game still has its flaws and probably the most noticeable flaw is the graphics. Now I know that graphics aren't everything but gamefreak seem to not even bother making textures look nice and this in result makes the game look embarrassingly bad. The battle system has had a noticeable change with how you can move the camera around and actually move around yourself which is a nice refresh on how battles work.

    The story is alright enough but don't expect anything groundbreaking to keep you on your toes.

    Gameplay is really where it's at here as you spend a lot of your time roaming around catching Pokémon and filling out your Pokédex. The catching in this game is so good as your able to throw pokeballs at Pokémon without going into battle.

    Music is great as always with Pokémon games.

    Alpha Pokémon are a nice touch and add a nice difficulty spike as most of this game is really easy. NPC's are trash nothing more needs to be said about them.

    All in all a nice refresh for the Pokémon franchise but certainly not a masterpiece.    … Expand
  40. ZYMROD
    Nov 25, 2022
    6
    Totalmente decepcionante en cuanto a historia, carisma, personajes y horrible tutorial. Y con ello tenemos una horrible implementación técnica y de rendimiento que sorprende lo mal ejecutado en una consola de su propia empresa. Lo único salvable son algunas mecánicas como la captura y seudo mundo abierto.
  41. Pembroke_Watts
    Nov 22, 2022
    7
    This game is definitely a fresh take on a repetitive formula. The main focus of the game is on collecting pokemon, and it does that better than pretty much any other game in the series. However, it also at times feels like you are play-testing an upcoming title. For one, the graphics look like something from 20 years ago. Furthermore, the main plot could be improved by voice acting.This game is definitely a fresh take on a repetitive formula. The main focus of the game is on collecting pokemon, and it does that better than pretty much any other game in the series. However, it also at times feels like you are play-testing an upcoming title. For one, the graphics look like something from 20 years ago. Furthermore, the main plot could be improved by voice acting. However, many vital features like online battles are completely missing.… Expand
  42. LeGabrielUrbano
    Nov 21, 2022
    6
    The problem with this game is that, as always, it lacks development time, it's like a steak that's undercooked, it doesn't taste bad, but it doesn't taste good either, that's what I feel with the title, it was a good product that lacked time to reach its potential, just as they gave it to us is simply very regular, with very high points, which are overshadowed by very low points and vice versa.
  43. Gremlinpirate
    Nov 19, 2022
    7
    A strong title in this franchise. The basic mechanics of the game are great and the flare they add takes it over the top. It does have it's flaws however, it is very glitchy at times and the overall game gets kinda boring after awhile. I also couldn't stand the battle system in this. I am excited to see what else can be done in a potential sequel to this.
  44. Daniel1516
    Nov 19, 2022
    6
    este juego en el apartado tecnico es muy malo tiene varios errores en el juego en si la idea es exelente pero mal planteada
  45. Garou_05
    Nov 17, 2022
    6
    É um bom jogo, a mecanica de capturas foi realmente elevada a um nivel diferente, poder capturar pokemons sem entrar em batalhas é algo que da gosto de completar a Dex, deveria ser incorporado a franquia principal, a historia é legal, mas falta mais desenvolvimento dos personagens secundarios, os graricos e perfomace do jogo estão daquele jeito que ja sabemos, bem ao "estilo gamefreak"É um bom jogo, a mecanica de capturas foi realmente elevada a um nivel diferente, poder capturar pokemons sem entrar em batalhas é algo que da gosto de completar a Dex, deveria ser incorporado a franquia principal, a historia é legal, mas falta mais desenvolvimento dos personagens secundarios, os graricos e perfomace do jogo estão daquele jeito que ja sabemos, bem ao "estilo gamefreak" porém se você não liga muito pra isso, vai curtir o game.… Expand
  46. Agusto101
    Nov 17, 2022
    7
    Más o menos lo que se puede esperar de un juego de pokemon , nada sorprendente es un BIEN a secas y ya está....de nada serviría alargar esta reseña no se que se ha fumado la gente para darle un 9 o 10 jajaja buen chiste.
  47. 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
  48. m0th
    Nov 2, 2022
    6
    It's a fun game but not really impressive enough to warrant anything beyond average scores.
  49. tmcov
    Oct 13, 2022
    7
    If GameFreak wasn't so lazy it could be one of the greatest games of this generation and the best Pokemon title ever launched
  50. 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
  51. 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.
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. 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
  55. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    7
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  56. Rage_turtle
    Aug 6, 2022
    7
    First Pokémon game I've played properly since gen 1, 2 and 3. Some good and bad things.
  57. 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
  58. MunhozMCM
    Jul 28, 2022
    7
    My Score:

    (7) - Good.

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    Yes, there are some major flaws with this game, but it is definitely a step in the right direction for Pokémon.
  59. 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
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. 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
  63. 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.
  64. 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.
  65. Urir
    Jun 8, 2022
    7
    Required a lot of grinding, poor graphics, the story is long and repetitive.
  66. 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
  67. 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
  68. CharlestonBit
    May 29, 2022
    7
    Not going to lie, this game at first didn't really catch my eye in the opening hours, however as I progressed the game is now in a way nostalgic by all means. I love this game.
  69. 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
  70. 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
  71. 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
  72. 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
  73. Saheer
    Apr 29, 2022
    6
    Un jeu complètement rushé qui est tout simplement une honte graphiquement sur Switch. Des jeux comme Dragron Quest 8 sur PS2 faisait déjà beaucoup mieux il y a 15 ans. Framerate qui tourne toujours autour de 15 FPS, les Pokémons et les décors qui clippent comme pas permis et surtout, le contour des sprites des personnages dans les grottes qui donne l'impression que le jeu a été fait surUn jeu complètement rushé qui est tout simplement une honte graphiquement sur Switch. Des jeux comme Dragron Quest 8 sur PS2 faisait déjà beaucoup mieux il y a 15 ans. Framerate qui tourne toujours autour de 15 FPS, les Pokémons et les décors qui clippent comme pas permis et surtout, le contour des sprites des personnages dans les grottes qui donne l'impression que le jeu a été fait sur Paint. Au delà des graphismes, c'est carrément le level design qui est paresseux, avec des décors vides et sans âme, ou cela se résume à deux trois arbres, deux trois montagnes et basta. Alors certes le gameplay a pris une tournure très intéressante et il représente pour moi le seul gros point fort du titre. Mais difficile de parler d'un bon jeu quand on ressent autant de feignantise.… Expand
  74. 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
  75. 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
  76. 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
  77. 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
  78. 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
  79. 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
  80. Darkred401
    Apr 1, 2022
    7
    Legends arceus is the positive change pokemon has needed but feels like its an awkward in-between phase from previous gens to gen 9, the battles and gameplay are greatly improved feeling more fun and snappier, the music is good however the new orchestral element could be improved. Ultimately the major flaws are the game's poor graphics, weak evironment art direction and awful writing thatLegends arceus is the positive change pokemon has needed but feels like its an awkward in-between phase from previous gens to gen 9, the battles and gameplay are greatly improved feeling more fun and snappier, the music is good however the new orchestral element could be improved. Ultimately the major flaws are the game's poor graphics, weak evironment art direction and awful writing that interrupts your gameplay. Ultimately I'd wait for scarlet and violet as they seem to do what legends arceus but better making arceus feel like an early prototype charging $60 where a more complete/improved experience is being released only a few months later… Expand
  81. 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
  82. 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
  83. Toasttt
    Mar 26, 2022
    7
    meh .
  84. DeltaZ
    Mar 19, 2022
    7
    Story: Angang gut, Mitte Schwach, Ende Sehr gut!
    Grafik: Einwandfrei technisch Unreif!
    Soundtrack: gut.
    Gameplay: Kampfsystem gut, Quests eher Langweilig und gleich.
    Features: In Ordnung ist luft nach oben
    Postgame: Sehr gut.
    Sonstiges: Bitte keine Schwarzblenden mehr und ja eine weißblende ist auch eine schwarzblende!
  85. Rossiez
    Mar 17, 2022
    5
    What is with the endless dialogue, 2 hours and still holding my hand. No possible skip absolutely painful.
  86. duck370
    Mar 16, 2022
    7
    게임프리크에서 힘을 넣고 제작한 흔적이 보이는 포켓몬의 신작 맵은 지역별로 나눠져 잇는 몬헌식에 배틀은 필드에서 바로 시작할수 잇으며 배틀을 하지 않고도 포켓몬을 포획할수 잇는 시스템으로 편의성을 추가하엿다 거기다 전작들에 비해 상당히 다양해진 포켓몬들의 행동이나 반응들 거기다 좀더 다양하개 도감을 등록하는 형식이다
    전반적으로 좋은게임이다 하지만 아쉬운점도 괭장히 많은 편 없어져버린 많은 포켓몬과 기술들이 괭장히 아쉬운 편이다    게임프리크에서 힘을 넣고 제작한 흔적이 보이는 포켓몬의 신작 맵은 지역별로 나눠져 잇는 몬헌식에 배틀은 필드에서 바로 시작할수 잇으며 배틀을 하지 않고도 포켓몬을 포획할수 잇는 시스템으로 편의성을 추가하엿다 거기다 전작들에 비해 상당히 다양해진 포켓몬들의 행동이나 반응들 거기다 좀더 다양하개 도감을 등록하는 형식이다
    전반적으로 좋은게임이다 하지만 아쉬운점도 괭장히 많은 편 없어져버린 많은 포켓몬과 기술들이 괭장히 아쉬운 편이다
  87. Cimmo72
    Mar 14, 2022
    5
    game from a graphic point of view, too far behind by Nintendo standards. very bad
  88. Allissei
    Mar 13, 2022
    7
    A great spin off for the series, but something that most of us want from Pokemon

    A decent story, interesting mechanics, a game loop that is fun and a bit addictive. A lot of good stuff here that we hope becomes the new standard BUT... there's also the bad stuff... this games need voice acting, more animations for the main story so the game doesn't looks so outdated... I think    A great spin off for the series, but something that most of us want from Pokemon

    A decent story, interesting mechanics, a game loop that is fun and a bit addictive.
    A lot of good stuff here that we hope becomes the new standard

    BUT... there's also the bad stuff... this games need voice acting, more animations for the main story so the game doesn't looks so outdated... I think this games need some lessons from other games, like Xenoblade and Breath of the Wild
    The graphics are decent... but they really need more details, and also a better way to optiimize the hardware of the Switch. (lots o pop in)
    And finally... the turns and experience are changed... so this makes some battles, a bit unfair.
    If the pokemon is a bit slower and gets oneshot... doesn't matter, the next one is going to have priority because is his turn... it doesn't resets every time a pokemon gets defeated. So the game doesn't favours a fast pokemon with lots of damage... IT NEEDS defence to endure attacks because you'll always get by the oponent... Also... no abilities, I guess it's fine, but they need to return for the sequel.    … Expand
  89. globbten
    Mar 10, 2022
    7
    This game is fun, most of the new things it tries to do are pulled of well, like the new catching mechanic.

    However, the game has many flaws, for example: the draw distance in this game is bad.

    Pokemon Legends Arceus is one of the better Pokemon games I've played and I'm excited to see what they do with the series going forwards, but there's still flaws that can't go unnoticed.
  90. StudiesofWumbo
    Mar 9, 2022
    7
    It's pretty good. Don't have much to say. The gameplay and exploration is really fun. The story is boring in a good way. And the less said about the graphics the better. 7.5/10, check it out if you're bored
  91. 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
  92. 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.
  93. royalguy07
    Mar 3, 2022
    7
    I played exclusively in handheld modeand this was my first pokemon game in over a decade.

    Lets get the crap out of the way that doesn't distract that much from the overall feel and fun of playing the game. It looks like complete **** top to bottom, poor textures/everything, it is unfortunate because it is 2022 now and there have been good looking games on the Switch. The lack of    I played exclusively in handheld modeand this was my first pokemon game in over a decade.

    Lets get the crap out of the way that doesn't distract that much from the overall feel and fun of playing the game. It looks like complete **** top to bottom, poor textures/everything, it is unfortunate because it is 2022 now and there have been good looking games on the Switch. The lack of dialogue is tough, characters are pretty hollow, dynamics between the NPCs are muted, some more work could of been done here. Now to the good, the games fluid open world mechanics, battling, gathering, collecting, and mounting all seamlessly flow within each other. It is a lot of fun once you get the hang of the controls, you can basically play like a maniac throwing pokeballs to collect, switching to throwing pokemon to collect, all while switching between your various mounts instantly. The game does gate you a little as you progress, requiring you to level up to progress through the story and soft gate you by making you level up or acquire a new team of Pokémon for a challenging story battle you can't beat. The "boss" battles become repetitive as they are similar in their mechanics and how you beat them, just dodge and throw the food at them, they are very hard to lose. It is a little annoying that it is not a "true" open world game but instead has separate large zones that you move in and out of through loading screens. Ultimately a good play and was pleased with it.    … Expand
  94. 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
  95. 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.
  96. 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
  97. pokemonmaster9
    Feb 28, 2022
    6
    The underrating shouldn't not be everyone, only E10+. What's with the rating pending, and this could be harmful for little children.

    The story is like parental guidance, and the gameplay is like Monster Hunter World or Rise, like open-world or zone. The game frame rate is not enough to adjust 60fps and 1080p, and the graphic is too similar as Sword and Shield. However, the music,    The underrating shouldn't not be everyone, only E10+. What's with the rating pending, and this could be harmful for little children.

    The story is like parental guidance, and the gameplay is like Monster Hunter World or Rise, like open-world or zone. The game frame rate is not enough to adjust 60fps and 1080p, and the graphic is too similar as Sword and Shield. However, the music, open-world area, and quests that I like is much better. Like music, it was very calm and peace that I can relax my brain without expressing anger. I can believe you don't have enough strong graphic and frame rate is because I'm very disappoint that you put low quality. Even though you compared the Breath of the Wild, the only you compare is Monster Hunter World and Monster Hunter Rise. IS this a hub system?!

    The battle mechanic is not bad, strong and agile is much combination, but I'm confuse about the turns. Also, the moves were too small, so I am disappoint that all the moves about 75% are gone!!!!!
    The difficulty of battling is tricky and everyone thing they can't win a higher level, like post-ending, it will start over without check point. The 3d modeling is doesn't make sense, like Pokemon has different colors and it's confusing (think it is shiny). No more trade evolve, YAY!!!!!! The fans think the trade evolve would get stolen and refuse to give it back. I'm impress you add new items, like linking cord.

    Returning to quest, the money is too low, and the rank progress is too slow when progressing the story. Also, wasting poke balls that you catch is a limit amount, and you'll waste and buy it again.

    I think the Game Freak is using the same graphic that the AAA's are having a technical issues, rather than finding a good engine to create their own by themselves. Also, it wasn't not much fun with a multiplayer.    … Expand
  98. 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
  99. 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
  100. 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
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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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