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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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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