Pokemon Legends: Arceus

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  1. J2F0RC
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    It's a beautiful reborn for Pokemon, every one can play and love it, a beginner or a fan ( or big fan like me ) Nice story, beautiful soundground, easy to lran how to play, for me it's a Must Have for every Switch's Player !
  2. Oleandor
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    Great story and controls and an amazing world. They finally progressed! It's still not how it could be, but still I hope they use this concept for more games until they found an even better concept.
  3. PyxyJ
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    One of the best Pokémon games I’ve played in a long time. I’d love to see more Pokémon Legends games that look and play similarly to PLA.
  4. elchourico
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    As a longtime fan I am very happy with this game. While it has it's flaws (mostly visuals and performance) it brings the series back to it's initial ideas and executes them well. The gameplay, while different, is very fun and incentivizes using every Pokemon. The Pokemon finally have a variety of animations that gives them each so much personality, I found myself liking Pokemon I neverAs a longtime fan I am very happy with this game. While it has it's flaws (mostly visuals and performance) it brings the series back to it's initial ideas and executes them well. The gameplay, while different, is very fun and incentivizes using every Pokemon. The Pokemon finally have a variety of animations that gives them each so much personality, I found myself liking Pokemon I never thought twice about before. The catching mechanics are great and while the new battle mechanics are not ideal for competitive, they are welcome changes to switch things up. If they took this formula, added online back into it and fixed up some things, it would be the perfect Pokemon game for me.… Expand
  5. Jameswessimpson
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    Honestly one of the funnest games I have ever played. Definitely not perfect, but a step in the right direction for Pokémon. An absolute must-have!
  6. CharKer709
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    Finally a rework of the old formula to make Pokémon fun and exciting again!
  7. readotjpg
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    My favourite Pokémon game ever. Legends: Arceus feels so refreshing after all the incredibly linear Pokémon games of the past. The wild area was a step in the right direction, but this is an entire leap. Some parts are still frustrating, like necessary 1v3 battles and repetitive star rank farming to progress, but even those aren't that bad. I can't think of anything off the top of my headMy favourite Pokémon game ever. Legends: Arceus feels so refreshing after all the incredibly linear Pokémon games of the past. The wild area was a step in the right direction, but this is an entire leap. Some parts are still frustrating, like necessary 1v3 battles and repetitive star rank farming to progress, but even those aren't that bad. I can't think of anything off the top of my head that was added into this that is a noticeable downgrade from previous games.

    I completely understand why some people might not like this game, which is completely fine, but I want to make it clear that I'm not praising the game just because so is (mostly) everyone else. I went into this with very little information. I didn't watch trailers, or other content about this before it was released. I was not very hyped for this game before I played it, but I very much enjoyed the experience. The game has been stuck in my mind every time I'm unable to play it, it always sticks in the back of my head. Waiting to get back home to play this has turned into a tradition for me at this point.

    I'm not quite through this game yet, and I'm not a very critical person when it comes to media, but I still wanted to add my take on this. If you ask me, which you shouldn't, this game is definitely worth it. Especially if you're a Pokémon fan.    … Expand
  8. TeaRueful
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    Hands down my fav Pokemon game and I've been playing since Red/Blue. The capture/battle system makes wandering the world of Pokemon feel alive. Can't wait to complete my Pokedex, then get perfect entries and shiny hunting!
  9. TheMercDeadpool
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    Love the game. It’s a refreshing change for the Pokemon series. I haven’t had this much fun with any game in a long time.
  10. hav_ery
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a quick resume, I’d say that the game is surprisingly good and refreshing. It’s the Pokémon game I’ve been dreaming of as a child. Despite the « hub » aspect of the open world, the regions are quite huge, the Pokemon have a whole new range of animations, they’re really alive now! The « action » part of the game is a mix of the Pokémon Let’s go and « normal » franchises. I really go for a sneaky hunt of cute monsters. (The hit sound with you catch a Pokémon from behind is insanely addictive) I really feel like they (GameFreak) tried their best to provide us a living and refreshing game. I love the idea of the village that grows up in time! I heavily recommend Pokémon Legends Arceus !… Expand
  11. Cash_te_furry
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is very cool, My brother got it for me digitally and sure the tutorial is on the lengthy side but with the new mechanics its justified, the story is very cool and arceus (aka god) gives you a phone and i like how they have shiny pokemon spawn in the overworld with a sound to go with it, they even added something for the black and white fans, they added Ingo and even his subway like lines and I got a nice smile, they even added the subway theme and redid it which was a nice touch, this could be legends saving the remakes… Expand
  12. Zaparov
    Feb 4, 2022
    10
    Best pokemon game in a long time. The are minor issues with the textures and frame rate but still an amazing game.
  13. Guten
    Feb 4, 2022
    8
    Excellent jeu Pokemon dans le fait qu'il renouvelle grandement une licence essoré déjà depuis bien longtemps.

    Certes les graphismes ne sont pas bons, mais les animations et la DA forment un ensemble qui tend à équilibrer cet immense défaut. Le scénario est prenant, les personnages sont bien mieux écrit que les 3/4 du reste de la licence, sans que cela soit parfait malgré tout. Les    Excellent jeu Pokemon dans le fait qu'il renouvelle grandement une licence essoré déjà depuis bien longtemps.

    Certes les graphismes ne sont pas bons, mais les animations et la DA forment un ensemble qui tend à équilibrer cet immense défaut.

    Le scénario est prenant, les personnages sont bien mieux écrit que les 3/4 du reste de la licence, sans que cela soit parfait malgré tout. Les musiques présentes sont vraiment chouettes, même si elles ont tendance à rester discrète pendant une bonne partie de l'exploration.    … Expand
  14. albegres
    Feb 5, 2022
    8
    75/100
    Gameplay is barebone as everything in this game, but it's already so satisfying going around and throwing PokéBalls.
  15. Silfing
    Feb 5, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, this is the way gamefreak should follow for the next pokemon games, just improving and polishing graphics.
  16. XabiXroSS
    Feb 5, 2022
    10
    Game is awesome, first 2-3 hours might feel a bit slow but after that it's really fun, also the history is the best of the Pokemon series, even better than B/W on my opinion.

    The music is fantastic too, and the graphics might feel a bit sharp at the beginning, but as you progress on the game it feels much more smooth (especially on handheld mode).
  17. cobes
    Feb 5, 2022
    9
    What a breath of fresh air for a franchise that felt like it was drowning. I hope GameFreak goes forward with a full head of steam with this new gameplay. The story itself is also a lot more competent and enjoyable than Sword & Shield’s. I really hope Gen 9 is similar to this with more emphasis on graphical fidelity and interacting with your Pokémon.
  18. TadaoKou
    Feb 7, 2022
    10
    Well, normally I wouldn't give this game a 10/10 but an 8/10 but because there are so many morrons here which give the game a 0 or 3/10, I will give it a 10.
    Giving this game just a 0 or a 3 or even a 5/10 is just objectivly not true, even if you dislike the game.
    Now, where to start with this game...I personally absolutly adore it. I have over 70 hours right now put into it and I    Well, normally I wouldn't give this game a 10/10 but an 8/10 but because there are so many morrons here which give the game a 0 or 3/10, I will give it a 10.
    Giving this game just a 0 or a 3 or even a 5/10 is just objectivly not true, even if you dislike the game.

    Now, where to start with this game...I personally absolutly adore it.
    I have over 70 hours right now put into it and I think it is the best Pokemon game since Black & White. Personally I was never a fan of the 3D Pokemon games until Legends Arceus came out.

    Now, I want to address the biggest issue people have first: The graphics.
    The graphics are a 2 sided coin in this game. If you look at the game in TV mode, it looks terrible. Simply terrible. The performance in TV mode is also terrible. It often feels like a 20 FPS game.
    But...if you look at this game in handheld mode, it can actually look really pretty in some parts. If you have the game already, just compare a run through Jubilife Village between the TV mode and the handheld mode.
    You will notice that the handheld mode runs extremly well and looks really good in some areas.
    But you will also notice that the TV mode is the opposite of that.
    I would advise anyone to play this game ONLY in handheld mode! Personally, I can only say that this game is an 8/10 because I only played in handheld mode.
    If I have to judge the game by it's TV mode, it would be a 4 or 5/10. That's how big the difference is.

    Even despite me acknowledging the bad graphics in TV mode, I still think a lot of reviews here are extremly unfair towards the game. Calling Gamefreak lazy or terrible in this case is not true.
    Pokemon Legends Arceus was clearly a passion project for Gamefreak. You can see it in a lot of details they put in the game. Especially Jubilife Village. That is probably the best Pokemon village or town we had since the games went 3D. There are so many small details put into Jubilife Village, it is insane.
    For spoiler reasons I will not mention any. I will just say, this game was clearly a passion project for Gamefreak and even with flaws like the terrible TV mode, you can clearly see that they tried this time with the game.

    I honestly want this to be the main take-away from anyone who reads this review:
    The game is awesome if you play it as a handheld game.
    But if you play it as a homeconsole game, it is mediocre at best.

    I honestly would wish that Gamefreak just disabled the TV mode for this game and made it handheld only. Yes, people would still be angry about that but I think we would have way less people complaining about the graphics, if Gamefreak was just honest with their terrible TV mode.

    It also sadly just shows me how the Switch in itself makes it hard to judge games.
    Like I said, I give this game a 10/10 because morrons put negative reviews out which are WAY to negative for such an wellpolished handheld game.
    On the other hand, I can understand those reviews if they only played in TV mode.
    Like I said, I would personally give this game an 8/10 as a handheld game.
    But as a homeconsole game, it's in the 3-5/10 area.

    It also shows the duality of the Switch itself. The console itself is great but there are always set-backs which drag it down. We can clearly see it with other Switch games too.
    For example: Breath of the Wild can sometimes have a bad performance if you play it in TV mode. But in handheld mode, it's completly fine.

    Now, I didn't really talk about gameplay or story or anything like that because...I think it is quite clear that I enjoyed the gameplay in itself if I would give this game an 8 or 10/10.
    About the story...I really liked some of the characters. They are not great, but entertaining enough.
    The story in itself is good, but not great. It more or less is just an excuse to send you running through the world.
    In general, this game is extremly gameplay focused and I really don't want to say anything about that because there are a lot of surprises here. It is not comparable to previous Pokemon games, that much is clear.
    But in my opinion, Gamefreak should continue going in the "Legends" direction.
    If the next Legends game is not on the Switch or on an more powerful Switch, we might even get a game with a working handheld AND TV-mode!

    Gonna add one thing here:
    People who give this game 0 or 3/10 are objectivly wrong. Even if the graphics were as terrible as everyone said (which they are only for TV mode and even than, it could be way worse), this game is objectivly not a Zero.
    Morrons like that should honestly stop playing Pokemon in general. Why? Because disencouraging Gamefreak now with bad review scores is REALLY not the thing we need now.
    I don't say just blindly applaud them but if people continue to hate on this game, we will just get the same old terrible Pokemon formula again.    … Expand
  19. Jorgeranio
    Feb 6, 2022
    8
    Un juego de 10, con muchas cosas buenas que debe de seguir la saga en futuros juegos... el gameplay, aún siendo repetitivo es muy adictivo, aunque tiene fallos grandes como los gráficos o mecánicas simples. Va haciendo falta doblaje en los juegos de pokémon para dar más inmersión en su historia, sobre todo en escenas importantes o cinemáticas que se puedan hacer pesadas.
    Si bien es cierto    Un juego de 10, con muchas cosas buenas que debe de seguir la saga en futuros juegos... el gameplay, aún siendo repetitivo es muy adictivo, aunque tiene fallos grandes como los gráficos o mecánicas simples. Va haciendo falta doblaje en los juegos de pokémon para dar más inmersión en su historia, sobre todo en escenas importantes o cinemáticas que se puedan hacer pesadas.
    Si bien es cierto que los modelos y animaciones están más trabajados, creo que el poco tiempo ha hecho que otras cosas queden sin pulir y generen problemas visuales bastantes importantes... En la historia no me voy a meter, no hace falta que sea buena o mala cuando queda en segundo plano, aunque en términos generales tienen diálogos más profundos, que como he dicho antes, mejorarían bastante con un doblaje acorde.
    En conclusión, el juego no tiene a Arctozolt así que le quito puntuación, vean Gintama    … Expand
  20. Bacon95
    Feb 6, 2022
    9
    I have been playing Pokemon since the gold and silver days. Even though I have always been a hardcore fan, i was slowly losing interest in the series due to the never changing nature of the games in the past 20 years. And behold, Gamefreak finally decides to step into unknown territories. I agree, the graphics are something that definitely look like they still belong to the previousI have been playing Pokemon since the gold and silver days. Even though I have always been a hardcore fan, i was slowly losing interest in the series due to the never changing nature of the games in the past 20 years. And behold, Gamefreak finally decides to step into unknown territories. I agree, the graphics are something that definitely look like they still belong to the previous decade, but i feel that they have more than made up for it with the gameplay. I hope this sets the milestone for all future pokemon games to come.… Expand
  21. nalragyo
    Feb 6, 2022
    10
    My best Pokemon game ever. Great interaction with Pokemon, nice game-play and decent story and sub-quests. I hope that Game freak keeps this direction to develop a new Pokemon game. I really enjoy it!
  22. carpelychee
    Feb 6, 2022
    9
    Unique and great approach to an old classic Pokémon. There’s a nice balance between fresh and new game mechanics combined with familiar themes.
    Great to see that there isn’t an strong emphasis on fighting but more on catching and exploring which feels more in tune with the theme of Pokémon.

    A mix between breath of wild, monster hunter and Pokémon.
  23. aaronmbarnes03
    Feb 6, 2022
    10
    This was an exciting new leap and formula for Pokemon! I have played every game from since red and blue from the the very beginning. This game took so much fan base complaints and molded this game into something fresh and exhilarating. The graphics are something that can always be improved upon but we are dealing with the 5 year old console switch graphical capabilities. There areThis was an exciting new leap and formula for Pokemon! I have played every game from since red and blue from the the very beginning. This game took so much fan base complaints and molded this game into something fresh and exhilarating. The graphics are something that can always be improved upon but we are dealing with the 5 year old console switch graphical capabilities. There are occasional glitches but they are few far in between and doesn’t affect the playability. Can this series improve of course, but the game is so addicting I’ve spent almost 30+ hours just in the first section exploring catching this game is beautiful and makes me want to complete everything something the other previous games made boring.… Expand
  24. HugeSnorlax
    Feb 6, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have not played the entirety of this game, but so far, I've really enjoyed this new Pokémon game. Sure, the graphics could be a little better, but with the open world experience and that you can catch pokemon without having to engage into battle, it's really awesome.… Expand
  25. MrXJinGleS
    Feb 6, 2022
    9
    It wouldn't be a fair review if i just gave this game a perfect 10/10 because it does have it's faults but in all honesty even with those faults this is still a pretty amazing game in its own right and I hope for the future of this series they keep this style of gameplay. This is the first game since BW2 where I've actually enjoyed playing it all the way through despite its issues soIt wouldn't be a fair review if i just gave this game a perfect 10/10 because it does have it's faults but in all honesty even with those faults this is still a pretty amazing game in its own right and I hope for the future of this series they keep this style of gameplay. This is the first game since BW2 where I've actually enjoyed playing it all the way through despite its issues so that's why I gave it a 9/10.… Expand
  26. Mossus
    Feb 6, 2022
    10
    The game is a masterpiece in terms of evolving the now-previous Pokemon formula, the first in chance and Game Freak has nailed it in every manner.

    The Game-play is immersive, fun and addictive, fully-fledged into an open-world format that feels very refined and fresh, and can be taken as very close to what fans have always wanted. The Soundtrack is one of the best OSTs Pokemon has ever    The game is a masterpiece in terms of evolving the now-previous Pokemon formula, the first in chance and Game Freak has nailed it in every manner.

    The Game-play is immersive, fun and addictive, fully-fledged into an open-world format that feels very refined and fresh, and can be taken as very close to what fans have always wanted.
    The Soundtrack is one of the best OSTs Pokemon has ever received. The Graphics lack, but by no means bad, even grand in many places.

    The game nails in every manner put forth and I've been completely blown away by the quality. It may very well so be the Pokemon fan's Dream Game, as well as the best Pokemon videogame to date.    … Expand
  27. AyZix6
    Feb 6, 2022
    9
    FINALLY A FUN POKÉMON GAME! After years of stale games, Pokémon finally changed their formula, and for the better. The concept may not sound too interesting at first, but building your own team has never been this fun. I’d even go as far as saying that the game gets better and better as you progress. Zones get bigger, Pokémon get smarter, and you can finally assemble the team with theFINALLY A FUN POKÉMON GAME! After years of stale games, Pokémon finally changed their formula, and for the better. The concept may not sound too interesting at first, but building your own team has never been this fun. I’d even go as far as saying that the game gets better and better as you progress. Zones get bigger, Pokémon get smarter, and you can finally assemble the team with the Pokémon you want. I’ve always wanted an alakazam in my team and was limited by the outdated trade mechanic, but now I can finally use one! How refreshing. This game would be a 10/10 if it wasn’t for the graphics. I am especially disspointed by a certain aquatic zone that looks completely hideous and that I rushed through to get to the next zone. Luckily, the zone following was way better looking and fun. I also don’t like the water mechanic very much. I think it’s way less fun to go catch Pokémon in the water than on land. The story is ok, nothing special but it’s not necessarily bad. No voice acting also kinda makes you cringe along the weird animations during the cutscenes. Some lag here and there but nothing that will alter the gameplay. The difficulty of the game is quite easy, (if sword and shield were a 1 and dark souls were a 10 this would be a 2 or 3) but you can also choose to fight Pokémon that are much stronger than your team and try to catch them, which adds optional difficulty. Overall, amazing game, mediocre graphics considering BOTW had a similar style and looked miles better despite coming out 5 years prior. This is a game where gameplay is everything and the rest is pretty much just there to be functional.… Expand
  28. JScott07
    Feb 6, 2022
    9
    Great game! Was really into pokemon during the Gameboy and GB advanced but grew out of the franchise until sword and shield which was ok ish but left me thinking I was done with these games. Decided to take a chance on this new one anyways and I'm having a blast and it's complete rejuvenated my interestes in the series going forward
  29. Requiem666
    Feb 7, 2022
    9
    Best Pokemon game ever made. Game does a lot of things well, however there are a few small problems, The graphics and not enough sex.
  30. Kast2
    Feb 7, 2022
    8
    In summary it is a classic game of Pokèmon, I would have preferred open world than open map and graphics maybe better (here we are at the level of Unity crap). However, the leveling system is strange, throughout the story you can also go to equal level but towards the end, you are required to have a team leveled well, this I call it unbalancing and not good at all.

    I sincerely hope that    In summary it is a classic game of Pokèmon, I would have preferred open world than open map and graphics maybe better (here we are at the level of Unity crap). However, the leveling system is strange, throughout the story you can also go to equal level but towards the end, you are required to have a team leveled well, this I call it unbalancing and not good at all.

    I sincerely hope that for other games in the series, they improve starting from their negative points but knowing Gamefreak......    … Expand
  31. teafan011
    Feb 4, 2022
    10
    So, so good. Gamefreak really outdid themselves this time, and it's about time they did. I can't recommend this game enough if you've gotten tired of burned out on the usual Pokemon formula.
  32. aot93
    Feb 4, 2022
    9
    This game is not a 10, maybe not even a 9 but I feel the need to overrate it because all the hate I'm seeing. It's a great game and most important, it's a great Pokemon game which honestly I haven't seen in a long while. It's definitely worth my time and I'm enjoying every second of it. I'm even completing the Pokedex without following the main story because I don't want it to end.

    100%    This game is not a 10, maybe not even a 9 but I feel the need to overrate it because all the hate I'm seeing. It's a great game and most important, it's a great Pokemon game which honestly I haven't seen in a long while. It's definitely worth my time and I'm enjoying every second of it. I'm even completing the Pokedex without following the main story because I don't want it to end.

    100% recommend    … Expand
  33. Rich45682
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    Es posiblemente el mejor juego de pokemon, es un gran paso en la dirección correcta por parte de game freak, Recomendadisimo.
  34. Jorgenzjdo
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think this is the BEST Pokémon Game, is a reinvention, the graphics could be better but there are no vas, i love the new Pokémon, the music is incredible, the BEST point is all the posibilities that you can do, capture, history, pokedex. A 10. (Enamorus tótem is horrible xd)… Expand
  35. maticio03
    Feb 5, 2022
    10
    Im so addicted! New mechanics and ideas are really fantastic! Can’t stop playing it! Over 40 hrs and still can’t put down the console! The world is really beautifull, exploration is truly amazing. The only grip is the performance and graphics but the game has it own graphical moments. Must play for sure!
  36. Plkll
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    This is everything I imagined Pokemon to be as a kid, while there are some things I think need an adjustment, the entire game is absolutely refreshing. I love being able to find shiny Pokemon in the wild just sitting there. If this is the future of all Pokemon games I am absolutely on board, definitely my favorite game yet!
  37. AskMeToReview
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    The most fun I’ve had playing a Pokémon game since FireRed. Refreshing and highly addicting gameplay. I hope Pokémon continues in this trend going forward.
  38. DanHlrzr
    Feb 7, 2022
    10
    Love it, this new direction is great and I hope Game Freak expand on it. The gameplay is unique and only Pokemon is capable of making this work.
  39. Dreamscanner
    Feb 5, 2022
    10
    El juego es increíble. Es hasta ahora el primer juego de Pokémon que trasciende la fórmula tradicional, está enfocado en la exploración por lo que como era de esperarse la dificultad es bastante alta, en especial con el tema de los Pokémon Alfa. Tiene todo lo que le faltaba a la saga.
  40. AmazingBanana
    Feb 6, 2022
    10
    Probably the best Pokémon switch game yet, definitely the most fun! Anyone who is complaining about graphics or lack of Pokémon need to see this as the best jump forward for the video game franchise. Brilliant
  41. Dysilik
    Feb 4, 2022
    9
    It is a little liberation that this game offers us. Fluidity of play and freedom of movement are as good as graphic performances are in agony.
    It will be impossible for me to return to an episode that would take up the gameplay and the speed of the old games.
    The scenario is good if we are "Role-Play", we are more a researcher than a trainer and it is logical with agoal to completing a    It is a little liberation that this game offers us. Fluidity of play and freedom of movement are as good as graphic performances are in agony.
    It will be impossible for me to return to an episode that would take up the gameplay and the speed of the old games.
    The scenario is good if we are "Role-Play", we are more a researcher than a trainer and it is logical with agoal to completing a pokédex.
    The rating is quite high because I have fun on it and I appreciate the initiative of change.

    It's a good old whiskey served in a good old bidet.

    I hope for a legends 2 that would push all of this higher and finally use the processor of this Switch.    … Expand
  42. dasistzuschwer
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    The most fun I had with a pokemon game since the first gen. Instead of just doing the quests Im out there grinding the pokedex for hours without being bored. The game would be a 10 but the graphics are on playstation 2 level, some pokemon in the background have like 1 fps and you can see pokemon only if you are right in front of them...but this game shows gameplay >>> graphic
  43. LeMauro
    Feb 2, 2022
    8
    English:
    Pokémon Legends Arceus, is the best Pokémon game since Black 2 and White 2.
    I'm not saying it's "a masterpiece", but it does a lot of what was asked for. This game has the premise of "Gotcha Them All", and it succeeds, you have to search every corner, cross sky and sea, everything to have them all, being the Pokémon game that we always wanted from the beginning. The game    English:
    Pokémon Legends Arceus, is the best Pokémon game since Black 2 and White 2.
    I'm not saying it's "a masterpiece", but it does a lot of what was asked for.

    This game has the premise of "Gotcha Them All", and it succeeds, you have to search every corner, cross sky and sea, everything to have them all, being the Pokémon game that we always wanted from the beginning.

    The game in many moments gives you the feeling of total freedom, being able to go to almost any corner that is shown on the map.

    Even if it complies with everything, it is not perfect, being often mediocre.

    The controls are very good, they respond perfectly, and the vibration gives it the touch.
    But the pokemon Braviary, has a rough control and is very difficult to control at times.

    The music is quite good when exploring, I even had to stop to enjoy it in an instant, but the music of the fights is the same all the time, almost all pokemon games are the same in this regard, but when the coach's music is also repeated without changing no more than 2 times, it ends up tiring.

    The story takes a long time to start, but when it does, it ends up capturing you with the expectation of knowing what is coming, but unfortunately, it ends very suddenly, and the game never gives room for unknowns.

    This as much as I can share, I hope it helps you when deciding whether to buy the game.

    Español:
    Pokémon Legends Arceus, es el mejor juego de Pokémon desde Black 2 y White 2.
    No digo que sea "una obra maestra", pero hace mucho de lo que se pedía.

    Este juego tiene como premisa "Gotcha Them All", y lo consigue, hay que buscar en todos los rincones, cruzar cielo y mar, todo para tenerlos a todos, siendo el juego de Pokémon que siempre quisimos desde un principio.

    El juego en muchos momentos te da la sensación de total libertad, pudiendo ir a casi cualquier rincón que se muestra en el mapa.

    Aunque cumple con todo, no es perfecto, siendo muchas veces mediocre.

    Los controles son muy buenos, responden a la perfección, y la vibración le da el toque.
    Pero el pokemon Braviary, tiene un control tosco y es muy difícil de controlar en ocasiones.

    La música es bastante buena a la hora de explorar, incluso tuve que parar para disfrutarla en un instante, pero la música de las peleas es la misma todo el tiempo, casi todos los juegos de pokemon son iguales en ese sentido, pero cuando la música del entrenador es tambien repetido sin cambiar no mas de 2 veces, termina cansando.

    La historia tarda mucho en comenzar, pero cuando lo hace, termina capturándote con la expectativa de saber lo que viene, pero lamentablemente termina muy repentinamente, y el juego nunca da lugar a incógnitas.

    Esto es todo lo que puedo compartir, espero que te ayude a la hora de decidir si comprar el juego.    … Expand
  44. cchenders40
    Feb 4, 2022
    10
    I am addicted to this game. Pokémon has not been this good since like Gen 3. I fully recommend getting this game it is amazing! So much fun, the new mechanics are great, it’s just so much fun.

    Easily the best Pokémon game. Not perfect but perfectly fun.
  45. IyanVigil
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Such a great jump into 3D gameplay. Of course it has noticiable problems related to graphics (popping is such a disaster) but in terms of joy and fun I hope this game sets the guideline for the future of Pokémon.… Expand
  46. DerSeidon
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    Finally they are making a jump out of their normal formula and it worked perfectly. The only con is the graphics but I really love the game.
  47. TranquillizeMe
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    Pros:
    Lots of Pokemon, Faster and more fun catching, more to do than just battle, open world, exploring is more engaging than in previous titles, more personalization than other games

    Conts:
    Graphics were obviously impacted by switch hardware or game is designed poorly in terms of efficiency, they removed abilities, story is sub par
  48. BratAx
    Feb 4, 2022
    9
    Une expérience nouvelle, addictive même si les graphismes laissent à désirer
  49. Iceberg91
    Feb 4, 2022
    8
    ottimo titolo gamefreak ha intrapreso la strada giusta ha ancora evidenti lacune tecniche ma il gameplay prende molto e diverte speriamo sia un nuovo buon inizio per il brand

    Grafica 6
    Sonoro 8
    Trama 7.5
    Giocabilità 8.5
    Longevità 8.5
  50. Kengo19
    Feb 11, 2022
    8
    This game is great! I had an amazing time playing the game. The mechanics kept me entertained through the whole game. While it's not perfect and needs some polish in parts I still highly recommend this game.
  51. StrickenLoki92
    Feb 8, 2022
    8
    Despite the world not being fully open (Nothing wrong but BOTW is fully open with better drawing distances) and draw distance being terrible, legends arceus is the best pokemon game I've played in a LONG time (Since Gen 5) it has TONS of content (More than we are used to sadly, but nothing compared to other RPGS like skyrim and such), story is fairly long I didn't rush and it took meDespite the world not being fully open (Nothing wrong but BOTW is fully open with better drawing distances) and draw distance being terrible, legends arceus is the best pokemon game I've played in a LONG time (Since Gen 5) it has TONS of content (More than we are used to sadly, but nothing compared to other RPGS like skyrim and such), story is fairly long I didn't rush and it took me around 50 hours I would like to see the same game, but in Jhoto with access to the Kanto region and the FULL national dex! (Not a modern Jhoto nor ancient Jhoto, regular gen 2 Jhoto couple of cities multiple towns with huge routes to catch pokemon), Still playing the game haven't fully captured all legendaries and i'm at 72 hours but already finished main story and post game story only missing secondary missions. P.S The story is meh to decent forgot to talk about that but yeah nothing special compared to a mystery dungeon but its better than some recent pokemon games tho.… Expand
  52. giannis2001
    Feb 8, 2022
    8
    I loved this game. It was very different from the original formula but it's always nice to try new ones if they do it right, and this one does. It's the first Pokémon game chronologically and the story is very nice. I also enjoyed the gameplay a lot. The formula breaks from the typical battle after battle and I personally found that really good for this spin off. I highly recommend it.
  53. DaLawUK
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    So we finally have a game that Gamefreak have put some effort in, however does it actually work? Minor spoilers if you haven't watched trailers so be warned.

    So my first sitting I sat there for 9 hours straight giving this an honest go so I can put together a fair review. I played it all on stream and said my pros and cons there but here they are in text for others to read and decide on    So we finally have a game that Gamefreak have put some effort in, however does it actually work? Minor spoilers if you haven't watched trailers so be warned.

    So my first sitting I sat there for 9 hours straight giving this an honest go so I can put together a fair review. I played it all on stream and said my pros and cons there but here they are in text for others to read and decide on if they want to purchase. I have now put in 35 hours I can put together a fair review.

    Overall, Yes this game is worth and I am very impressed Gamefreak took this risk and I hope future games use this type of system. There are some things they could have done better which I'll go into first Pokémon at night could have more of a variety, every map has 80% of the same Pokémon at night except a few that are exclusive to that map at night. It's most driffloons you find which is annoying, but during the day there's a variety on each map. It's only at night it's lacking.

    Some side quests need some work, they need to be more descriptive or give you the maps name at least. Some of them give you a quest where you have to go an area but that name isn't on any map at all, someone would have mentioned the name but you'd have to remember.

    The map needs more little towns for immersivness, you have people coming from other existing places to your town. However you never actually find those towns, instead of having random quests on the maps to pick up you could have little towns you go pick them up from and then you could learn a little more of how those places operate at the same time. Except you just hear of all the places and never get to see them which is a shame.

    Pokémon in the wild could have behaviour characteristics, get too close to another Pokémon they could argue with each other or even fight, Have bidoofs collecting wood to make dams, Beatifly landing on trees and sucking the nectar. Just things to give the Pokémon more life, they do go to sleep at night (If they don't despawn and get replaced with night Pokémon which does happen).

    Now on to why it's such a great game.

    System.. The open world style really suits this game and it's a huge step forwards for the franchise. Being able to choose to try and catch a Pokémon right away or battle it is great.. what's even better is being able to move while battling. This doesn't do anything but it lets you look around and if you annoy more than one Pokémon you can end up battling as many enemies that are around you.

    Crafting.. Now this actually lets you do something with the open world style. Collect materials which you can find on the ground or get as rewards for catching/fainting pokemon. You might think it's a tedious thing but you don't need to craft you can just smash through the content however crafting does add a little more to do for those that like this type of thing. Collecting recipes and crafting those new recipe's to make fights easier in the future.

    Mounts.. You can run fast, break stuff, swim or fly and you can switch between them whenever you want with the D-Pad and if your currently on your running mount and go into water it will automatically switch to your swimming mount. Great addition Gamefreak, well done. However I wish you could actually fly around and fight flying Pokémon in the sky.

    Danger.. Now you can actually faint from Pokémon attacking you. This could do with being harder though it is very easy to dodge Pokémon attacks or get away from them. However the fear of you actually fainting and loosing items you went out and crafted/bought is a cool addition to the game. Alpha Pokémon are a great addition too. You can litterally throw your Pokémon out anywhere and call them back, so you catch an alpha Pokémon you can compare it's size to a regular one. You have a choice to either fight the wild Pokémon or catch them right off the bat. Even aggressive Pokémon can be approached with the correct items, I've caught about 10 Alpha Pokémon without battling them.

    The side quests are both great and have their flaws at the same time. Most of the side quests have different styles quests, have a little story too them too but then around 1/5th side quests are just 'Fill X Pokemons Dex entry'. Which is too many in my opinion, your planning to finish all Dex entries anyway if you want the reward.

    Overall this game is a hard 9/10 I love that Gamefreak went for a risk and put so much effort into a new game rather than us getting a new 3DS game that's slightly bigger in map size. This is a great direction for new Pokémon games, I see this as the BoTW of the series. This is a test to see if the audience enjoy this style of game and then in future we will get more immersive maps, maps will towns we are going to end up having a truly flawless game if they continue in this direction and don't just use this style of spin off games in the future.    … Expand
  54. CaptainStallion
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    Best Pokémon game I’ve ever played. It switches up the formula in ways the series desperately needed and lays the groundwork for more innovation in the future.
  55. Andres_FPS92
    Feb 8, 2022
    9
    I hadn't had so much fun with a pokèmon game in such a long time!!! Loved the game a lot, great and fluid gameplay. Loved all the new concepts that were included.

    The graphics need a lot of polish, I hope future games improve on that but keep and improve this gameplay, this is the way to go
  56. Mikymask
    Feb 1, 2022
    10
    Todo lo que nintendo hace es obra maestra
    Perfecto y pokemon leyendas arceus no es la excepción
  57. UltanCombo
    Feb 8, 2022
    8
    This is the best Pokemon game Ive ever experienced. They have defiantly have taken some inspiration from Breath of the Wild and have listened to the fans. Sword and Shield was a joke. After ten minuets of that game I hated it but this is totally different. There isn't enough hours in the day to play this.

    I grew up with Pokemon. I watched the series, some of the movies, played Blue,    This is the best Pokemon game Ive ever experienced. They have defiantly have taken some inspiration from Breath of the Wild and have listened to the fans. Sword and Shield was a joke. After ten minuets of that game I hated it but this is totally different. There isn't enough hours in the day to play this.

    I grew up with Pokemon. I watched the series, some of the movies, played Blue, Gold, Crystal, Ruby and unfortunately Shield. Those games had something new to them in each iteration. Gold had a better progression system. There isn't a huge jump in power levels like there is in Blue. Ruby is probably the tightest Pokemon game I played for a while but when Shield came out I was expecting what Arceus is offering here but we got a rehash of what we've been getting for the last 20 years.

    This game looks like its in early development or its a proof of concept. Its poor and they need to get some high level talent at Nintendo to bring this to the next level. But the pokemon look good and the moves look even better. It leaves me confused how doing up some environmental textures could be so hard. The lighting is fine but its more a texture issue. The environment doesn't really match the style of the pokemon. Its odd. And you dont really have a sense where you are cause its all kinda samey. Unless your near a waterfall or a beach or something you can use as some kind of landmark. This needs improvements but we're close to getting that game we always wanted.

    As for gameplay wise its pretty good. I have little issue with the gameplay. Its still turn based and you share exp but its harder still. The pop in and pop out is ridiculous. You could be chasing down a pokemon and then all of a sudden POP it goes away. This needs fixing. In the early 00's its fine but not anymore. The lack of or more the point, the absence of voice over is jarring. Still stuck in the 90's with the text for speech. Pokemon is one of the biggest franchises in the world, they have enough for a voice over budget.

    Im giving this an EIGHT cause I'm so happy playing this. It has plenty of issues that it really should be a SIX but the nostalgia is strong with this one.    … Expand
  58. Zakws
    Feb 8, 2022
    8
    Muy buen juego para ser el primero de la saga pokemon en incluir mundo abierto. Aunque si que es verdad que podria mejorarse en muchos aspectos
  59. aangelis
    Feb 1, 2022
    10
    As a person who played all the Pokémon games, including the spin-offs, i never enjoyed something in this universe like Legends: Arceus. Is addicting, is well made, and kinda impossible for me to stop playing. Its the kinda of game that you play until you fall to sleep. Really hope that the Pokémon Company keep going with that format and understand that this was the best step they took inAs a person who played all the Pokémon games, including the spin-offs, i never enjoyed something in this universe like Legends: Arceus. Is addicting, is well made, and kinda impossible for me to stop playing. Its the kinda of game that you play until you fall to sleep. Really hope that the Pokémon Company keep going with that format and understand that this was the best step they took in all Pokémon franchise.… Expand
  60. Lassr
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    Nice game with fresh new elements. The graphic could be better but the game play is lot of fun.
  61. Yukowrath
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    For me, this is the second best entry into the Pokemon series. Although, as a disclaimer, I've only played each of the mainline games and remakes (and Let's go, if that counts as a separate thing). Arceus has been my absolute favourite since I played Blue for the first time in the 90s and this new game was beaten out by nostalgia and fond memories only to be honest.

    The minimalistic art    For me, this is the second best entry into the Pokemon series. Although, as a disclaimer, I've only played each of the mainline games and remakes (and Let's go, if that counts as a separate thing). Arceus has been my absolute favourite since I played Blue for the first time in the 90s and this new game was beaten out by nostalgia and fond memories only to be honest.

    The minimalistic art style is reminiscent of older Japanese artwork; it's a beautiful and moving take on simplistic world that supports the engaging core mechanics. It's true that it's not as beautiful as some more recent games, however for me it is clear that this is not what Arceus sets out to be.

    When we talk about open world games, the narrative often becomes about that world and the interactions with that world by the character and story; Arceus doesn't set out to have you move mountains within the world but instead exist as a part of a theorised greater whole. Much like the thesis of the game's story: how do we exist as humans within this greater world filled with potentially terrifying Pokemon who are by default stronger than we are? The game asks who are we compared to each other and who are we compared to these creatures, rather than who are we compared to the world. For me, the beauty is further than skin deep and the graphical minimalism of the world supports this greatly.

    Arceus gives a stage to often lesser used Pokemon, it asks you to think about your Pokemon journey further than 'Who is the strongest?', and it puts the exploration and mystery back in the genre.

    I loved it and I sincerely hope they produce more in this vein. Highly recommend.    … Expand
  62. NinjaLama99YT
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    Die Grafik ist nicht sehr gut aber die Story und das gameplay machen süchtig und Mann will nur noch grinden
  63. Klueber95
    Feb 2, 2022
    8
    The graphics are just bad. But that's the only big point. The gameplay feels great and i think this is a really good step for the next Pokemon games. The best Pokemon game i played on Switch. I hope this is the new gameplay for future Pokemon games. The rewarding system is also fine and the side quest are okay. With voice actors for the main questline and better graphics it would be aThe graphics are just bad. But that's the only big point. The gameplay feels great and i think this is a really good step for the next Pokemon games. The best Pokemon game i played on Switch. I hope this is the new gameplay for future Pokemon games. The rewarding system is also fine and the side quest are okay. With voice actors for the main questline and better graphics it would be a 10/10. Still a great experience.… Expand
  64. PoCra
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    This Game. I love this Game, it's now my favorite Pokémon game. I like, the world building and the chosen Pokémon for the areas they are great and makes sense. Some people don't like that the Pokémon have fixed spots where they can spawn, but I like it. That way, it isn't so difficult to fill the Pokédex. I especially like that you need to do different things to complete the PokédexThis Game. I love this Game, it's now my favorite Pokémon game. I like, the world building and the chosen Pokémon for the areas they are great and makes sense. Some people don't like that the Pokémon have fixed spots where they can spawn, but I like it. That way, it isn't so difficult to fill the Pokédex. I especially like that you need to do different things to complete the Pokédex entree, it's refreshing new. At all, the new concept is something what Pokémon really needed. This is the first important step. But hopefully not the last step. There are many things to improve. Especially the graphics and the distant view. But for people who don't care about graphics, only about the game-play, this is a great game. There aren't very much fights, but there are some, what I like. But this I can totally understand, this game plays in a time when it isn't so common that everyone has Pokémon. The most fights are easy but sometimes there are hard fights especially in the after story. About the Boss Pokémon of the games, I like that concept. Some of them are really easy, especially the first, but not all. Two of them were really hard and by one of them I have died two times. Which don't sound like much, but I play very much dark souls and in this game it is especially important to dodge, and the dodge role of PLA is exactly the same as there. During the role, you are for a short time invincible if you dodge exactly when the enemy is attacking. Overall I like this game, it is great and does very much fun.… Expand
  65. Inditorias
    Feb 2, 2022
    8
    The game play is amazing, it's finally a redesign of the original formula. The boss battles are great fun, my only complaint is the graphics are really weak. Lots of alias artifacts, and the pixels are very clear. That's more of a switch limitation, would be nice to see a pc port for a similar style game.
  66. Swatkamus
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    Great game. The wild area can be polished, but this game is certainly leading the franchise to a new and exciting direction.
  67. Ploiu
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    This game is full of really, really good ideas. From the open world with tons of things to do, to the new capture mechanics, to the likable characters - this doesn't feel like a Pokemon game and that's a good thing. This game is a first step in a better direction for pokemon and I really hope gamefreak builds upon these ideas and polishes the game in future pokemon games.
  68. Nerta32
    Feb 8, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Cos'è leggende Arceus se non un titolo bello perchè piace, ho trascorso ad Hisui ben 55 ore che personalmente rivivrei da capo, comparto audio fenomenale, animazioni e character design godibili in un mondo che, per quanto spoglio, va bene così per quello che si è posto. A non essere apprezzate le sezioni coi geni, le morti a caso causate da Braviary e specialmente l'introduzione che può risultare scomoda e noiosa per chi già ha intuito le meccaniche… Expand
  69. Remysbayou
    Feb 9, 2022
    9
    A fun new adventure with Pokemon. Worth a play. Buttons are easy to remember.
  70. SharkRock191
    Feb 10, 2022
    10
    Es la forma más fresca de aventura que he vivido en un juego de Pokémon, no solo los Pokémon evolucionan, también lo hacen los personajes y tu entorno, te sientes realmente parte de ese mundo, su concepto primitivo te hace redescubrir conceptos básicos de la saga y recrear leyendas que habían en la saga, tal vez no sea todo lo bonito visualmente que quisiéramos pero es un gran paso en laEs la forma más fresca de aventura que he vivido en un juego de Pokémon, no solo los Pokémon evolucionan, también lo hacen los personajes y tu entorno, te sientes realmente parte de ese mundo, su concepto primitivo te hace redescubrir conceptos básicos de la saga y recrear leyendas que habían en la saga, tal vez no sea todo lo bonito visualmente que quisiéramos pero es un gran paso en la dirección correcta ( se disfruta más en el modo portátil ) solo deseo que llegue un DLC para tener más Pokémon que investigar, 242 se hace poco, necesitamos el subsuelo para atrapar muchos muchos más… Expand
  71. sandlefoxiv
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    A break from standard tradition, Pokemon finally gets it's first truly open-world 3D game, with plenty of exploration and an emphasis on catching and researching Pokemon! The only downside is it could use some graphical polish.
  72. rodrigobarg
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    This is the best Pokémon game I've ever played. To me, it feels like what I thought I was playing when I was a child 20 years ago, but without having to imagine so much.
  73. veedub
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    This game is incredible. I've been so addicted to it since I got it. I remember as a kid playing outside with my friends like we were Pokemon trainers . . . Pokemon Legends Arceus is exactly what I envisioned playing Pokemon should be like.

    They seem to have actually considered the kind of game that people want when they think of playing Pokemon. Exploring, finding them in their    This game is incredible. I've been so addicted to it since I got it. I remember as a kid playing outside with my friends like we were Pokemon trainers . . . Pokemon Legends Arceus is exactly what I envisioned playing Pokemon should be like.

    They seem to have actually considered the kind of game that people want when they think of playing Pokemon. Exploring, finding them in their natural habitats, and everything is just quick and fluid. The gameplay loop of explore/catch/rework team is super refined and I'm almost sad that we didn't get a Pokemon game like this much, much earlier.

    It's not all perfect though. GameFreak simply doesn't allocate nearly enough budget for their game development. As a result, this game visually looks like it could have been on the Wii. There was basically no budget for cinematics and so there's so much stuff that is expressed in text that characters are doing but it just goes to a black screen because they didn't actually animate that. (You know, you'd think a franchise that has one of the most popular and long-running TV series to go with it would have the budget to do that? Not to mention voice acting and orchestrated soundtrack -- which obviously they have for the TV series).

    But enough of the bad. This game is easily not only the pinnacle of the series as a whole, but a game that nostalgia put aside deserves the records and accolades it is getting.    … Expand
  74. kietteik
    Feb 6, 2022
    9
    Best pokemon experience I've ever had so far, it was everything I.ve always wanted and imagined of the Pokemon world. One point from perfect for the terrible graphic.
  75. Cutsupreme1
    Feb 8, 2022
    9
    Excellent game just needs voice acting i coukd bever get into the older pokemon ganes because i need a game i can walk around in like this. Deffinatly reccomemded to anyone who loves to play a adventure game with rog elements and anyone who loves pokemon this is a must buy
  76. CrisSonic_Drago
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    Los gráficos están mal, pero no eso no quita que sea un buen juego.

    Tras pasármelo y ya en el postgame actualmente . Me ha encantado. Destaco la nueva mecánica de captura, que es bastante adictiva y entretenida, y lo vivos que están los Pokémon. Atacandote y protegiéndose en manadas cada ves que vas a por un poke. Otra cosa que destaco es la dificultad del juego. Me lleve una sorpresa.    Los gráficos están mal, pero no eso no quita que sea un buen juego.

    Tras pasármelo y ya en el postgame actualmente . Me ha encantado. Destaco la nueva mecánica de captura, que es bastante adictiva y entretenida, y lo vivos que están los Pokémon. Atacandote y protegiéndose en manadas cada ves que vas a por un poke. Otra cosa que destaco es la dificultad del juego. Me lleve una sorpresa. Llegue al final del juego con 10 niveles.

    El juego me ha encantado y lo recomiendo sin duda.    … Expand
  77. Alexmaster
    Feb 2, 2022
    8
    It’s a good game, is nice to see the story behind the Pokémon mythology, famous characters and a explication about some events in other games, but is not perfect, have bugs and the graphics sometimes is not so cool
  78. Shinyscyther
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    Everything that i was expecting from this game was delivered and even more, is true that it still sins with questionable graphics and performance, but the gameplay is SO GOOD. the models of the monsters and the new animations are really amazing, And the story is actually really good, the last part specially.

    Overall an spectacular experience and the best pokemon game since fifth gen.    Everything that i was expecting from this game was delivered and even more, is true that it still sins with questionable graphics and performance, but the gameplay is SO GOOD. the models of the monsters and the new animations are really amazing, And the story is actually really good, the last part specially.

    Overall an spectacular experience and the best pokemon game since fifth gen. Looking foward to see what this brings to the table of the mainline games, gen 9 could be something incredible.    … Expand
  79. Jal7027
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    Quickly becoming one of my Top 5 Switch games. I hadn’t played a Pokémon game since Diamond, but this one is making me a super fan.
  80. ducnam2005
    Feb 7, 2022
    9
    Awesome game with brand new gameplay improvement and great sound although the graphic is still not good. Hope it will monimated for GOTY award of TGA 2022.
  81. IHBaller
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    Great game. Love the interactions with the pokemon in the overworld!!! The developers really worked to make them come to life!
  82. FestiveBoi
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    This is easily one of the best Pokemon games since Pokemon Black and White era.

    It's a breath of fresh air for the Pokemon series, and having the ability to be able to roam around to catch new Pokemon, experience new little details that were added to the game. The tutorial, whilst a little too long for my liking, still teaches you all the ropes of the game, and once you get over that,    This is easily one of the best Pokemon games since Pokemon Black and White era.

    It's a breath of fresh air for the Pokemon series, and having the ability to be able to roam around to catch new Pokemon, experience new little details that were added to the game. The tutorial, whilst a little too long for my liking, still teaches you all the ropes of the game, and once you get over that, it's no longer the hand-holding game that has been the previous games.

    Being able to ignore the main story for hours on end, just so you can explore and experience new areas, Pokemon and witness them with sentience is something else that is amazing.

    The battle system has been reworked, and it will take a little bit to get used to. However, once you get the ropes of the battle system, along with Strong and Agile style moves, lots of great strategies can be born. And, once you master the battle system, it will be extremely fun to play around with, using moves that you might've not before, and using strategies that you would have never even thought of.

    The dark theme of the game overall, with death, mauling, and having the fear of Pokemon struck into your heart when they attack you in the wild, and you must run away, and fear for your life as they chase you down. It's a step toward something great. Pokemon aren't just creatures that will do a trainers bidding, they were once wild, untamed and it shows in this era of Pokemon that they possessed a true threat to humankind.

    The graphics are a little off... but who plays Pokemon for the graphics? It's all about the creatures, and catching them all, which is desperately needed in this game to actually complete it.

    Overall, Pokemon Legends Arceus is a very fun, and addicting game. The music in the background as you explore is something that can easily be enjoyed. The gameplay loop is incredibily enjoyable for those that are completionists, and want to 100% complete a game. It certainly is a step in the right direction for the Pokemon company, and this is a great, solid baseline for future games.    … Expand
  83. Lunarchaos
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    This is the best new way to play a Pokémon game. It’s not for little kids anymore, and the content is solid. Needs some more Ui enhancements and more Pokémon, but all in all a perfect game
  84. Bazzarillo
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    I could not bear to play a Pokémon game since X&Y.

    The games were just endless tutorial-hells with childish storylines that did not challenge me any form whatsoever. But this, this is finally a dream come true. Roaming through ancient "japan" with my Pokémons, battling through somewhat challenging fights and feeling like a trainer / explorer rather than a kindergardener on a killing spree    I could not bear to play a Pokémon game since X&Y.

    The games were just endless tutorial-hells with childish storylines that did not challenge me any form whatsoever. But this, this is finally a dream come true. Roaming through ancient "japan" with my Pokémons, battling through somewhat challenging fights and feeling like a trainer / explorer rather than a kindergardener on a killing spree is just so much fun. I love every aspect of it, even (or exactly because) if it's not fully polished.    … Expand
  85. Moondrala
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    This is the type of Pokemon game we've been waiting for for decades. I love the open world and getting to see and interact with Pokemon in such a fluid way. I love that the Pokedex goes beyond "Obtain X" to complete, but includes much more than just catching one Pokemon and It's satisfying to complete tasks and to explore.

    Is the game percect? Definitely not, but it is absolutely a    This is the type of Pokemon game we've been waiting for for decades. I love the open world and getting to see and interact with Pokemon in such a fluid way. I love that the Pokedex goes beyond "Obtain X" to complete, but includes much more than just catching one Pokemon and It's satisfying to complete tasks and to explore.

    Is the game percect? Definitely not, but it is absolutely a step in the right direction and I hope the Pokemon crew take this success and runs with it. Please continue to build & improve upon this type of open world game and don't let it be a one-off; with a little more artistic polish and in depth story, it would be an amazing game.    … Expand
  86. ArcusNite
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    Es el toque de inovación que le hacía falta a la franquicia en su propia evolución, gráficamente podrá no ser una excelencia pero su arte, conceptos y detalles sumado a su dinámica fresca de jugabilidad, hacen que no quieras dejar de jugarlo al sentirte inmerso, lo que cómo fans esperábamos ver algún día se está viendo realizado.
  87. Jderraugh
    Feb 2, 2022
    8
    I'm 30 hours in and it's amazing.

    The first 2 hours were a pain in the ass and I feel like they guide the player so much, it's infuriating. I'd prefer it if the game let you learn a lot more by yourself. The mechanics aren't complicated at all so there's no need to explain everything like it's the first time I'm playing a video game in my life. The combat system is fluid and you can    I'm 30 hours in and it's amazing.

    The first 2 hours were a pain in the ass and I feel like they guide the player so much, it's infuriating. I'd prefer it if the game let you learn a lot more by yourself. The mechanics aren't complicated at all so there's no need to explain everything like it's the first time I'm playing a video game in my life.

    The combat system is fluid and you can enter a fight beat a pokemon and then start doing something else right after. The only compaint would be that it's lacking a bit. You can't summon more than one pokemon at the time, but you can fight against four. If there was a way to summon more pokemon at the time or if the attacks could hit multiple targets it would be better. Something interesting is the fact that you don't have to fight a pokemon every 5 seconds. If you prefer to, you can almost play the entier game by just catching pokemons and gathering ressources.

    I'd really like to have a sequel with better graphics and polished mechanics. That's pretty much all it needs to be rated 10/10    … Expand
  88. ribeye2065
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    For everyone complaining about the visuals and graphics apparently don't remember that this game is coming at one of the most critically low points for Pokemon Co and Gamefreak.
    If the game is too graphical and has no substance, they are torn for laziness in gameplay. If the game has tons of content, but no graphics - they are torn for laziness in graphical fidelity.
    This game's    For everyone complaining about the visuals and graphics apparently don't remember that this game is coming at one of the most critically low points for Pokemon Co and Gamefreak.
    If the game is too graphical and has no substance, they are torn for laziness in gameplay. If the game has tons of content, but no graphics - they are torn for laziness in graphical fidelity.

    This game's graphics are - enough - to make this a highly successful look into what could become another mainline adventure game in the series.
    If you take the core component out of the game, the Pokemon, this is still a very well upheld adventure game in its own right.

    This game has so many FIRSTS for the series, it's unreal.

    This is the first Pokemon game where I feel like bringing the whole concept of Pokemon - GOTTA CATCH EM ALL - really is the idea that drives this game forward. This is the first game where I feel that Pokemon are actually magical, beautiful, and dangerous creatures. "Never run into the tall grass without a Pokemon to defend you" - the mantra that is hounded at the intro of EVERY SINGLE GAME TO THIS POINT is actually felt. Being chased by a LIGHTNING CAT would be absolutely terrifying if you were alone. This game makes you actually feel like you are one of the first people to tame a wild, weird, and wonderful world filled realistically with Pokemon.

    In short - Pokemon never has, and never will be, the pinnacle of graphical innovation - what this game does and shows is that you can have a whole lot of fun with being a lean, mean, Pokeball and food throwing machine - with enough world and graphics to satisfy the itch for a long time to come.    … Expand
  89. NoahPKR
    Feb 2, 2022
    8
    I’ll start with the bad. While the gameplay has evolved, the methods of story delivery have not changed a bit since the days of the DS - lots of reading and one big climactic fully rendered cut scene. In this fully expansive 3D world, 85% of the story is still dull cutscenes with text box after text box and no voice acting. While this isn’t inherently bad, nothing interesting is providedI’ll start with the bad. While the gameplay has evolved, the methods of story delivery have not changed a bit since the days of the DS - lots of reading and one big climactic fully rendered cut scene. In this fully expansive 3D world, 85% of the story is still dull cutscenes with text box after text box and no voice acting. While this isn’t inherently bad, nothing interesting is provided to keep your attention. The animation and rigging is downright lazy at times and the human character expressions / movement are uncanny despite their brilliant designs. Every time you interact with a human, it shatters the immersion as they play back the same 3 basic movements. The story itself is decent but is hidden behind layers of “telling instead of showing”, ie black screens and sounds to imply something is happening. I find myself just pressing the B button in rapid succession to get back to the actual fun parts. The graphics are the next gripe. It genuinely looks like a Wii game or older and it doesn’t seem that Gamefreak developers had the time to truly optimize this game for the system it’s on. My girlfriend who doesn’t play video games at all commented that it “looks like an old game” the first time she saw me play it. Optimizing takes time, so it seems they just dialed down the graphics to focus on other more important things. While the game looks great sometimes and the 3D models are beautifully designed, the graphics cannot be overlooked. Ugly textures, objects randomly clipping through each other, character details like hair are flat and lifeless, hovering 6 inches above the ground in some areas, you get it. Now, here’s where the game get literally everything else right. My first Pokémon game was Pokémon Diamond, and this is the most fun I’ve had playing a Pokémon game since then. The core gameplay is downright addicting, as the act of sneaking up on Pokémon, learning their behavior, stunning them with items, choosing when to battle is just… chefs kiss. It really feels like you’re in the world of Pokémon, running around just catching the little guys like you always wanted to as a kid. The wild battles are high stakes a lot of the time, as it only takes one alpha Pokémon to knock out your whole team. I found myself feeling genuine terror the first time I saw that alpha Rapidash, something that is MORE than welcome in a Pokémon game. In this regard, it’s everything you could want until that pesky story gets in the way. It’s easy to spend hours upon hours just filling out research tasks. It’s a huge JUMP in the right direction for Pokémon, as the old battle mechanics ran their course over a decade ago.

    It’s also exceedingly clear that this game is Gamefreak’s love letter to sinnoh, from the music, placement of landmarks and overall design of the wild areas. It’s really fun to feel like you’re exploring the past version of the region you explored as a kid. The moment you realize you’re in Eterna Forest or one of the legendary lakes, with the music to boot, is second to none. You won’t enjoy this game nearly as much if you don’t have the nostalgic ties to Sinnoh. Overall, while this game definitely drops the ball in a lot of areas, it picks it up and runs with it in so many others. I’ve had hours upon hours of genuinely bewildering experiences playing this game, just by running around and catching Pokémon the way The Lor-Arceus intended. The gameplay is second to none, and it’s a shame that Gamefreak didn’t get the proper time to see this game all of the way through.    … Expand
  90. Zobbes
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    A massive improvement and filled with quality of life features that make the game much quicker to pick up and enjoy.

    It has graphical glitches, nothing too game breaking, and while the graphics are rather passable, the gameplay and complete push for effort makes this game a very enjoyable experience. Recommend for the Pokémon fan who felt burned by Sword and Shield.
  91. BrettFoot
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    What you imagine pokemon should be like if you watched the show its an amazing game with so much to catch and it makes you really want to catch them all .
  92. Rokech
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A refreshing and unique Pokémon game. Great mechanics, story and for the first time you want to complete the Pokedex. Has a certain level of complexity and would be great that they add Battles with friends.
    Best Pokémon game in my opinion.    … Expand
  93. Sycophantic
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    Love this game! So many QoL features added. The more mature tone of the story. The tangible danger of the world. Gathering/crafting. Very curious what this game means for the future of the franchise. I'm very hopeful though.
  94. Nekal
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    Muy por encima de mis expectativas, divertido y dinámico , una forma muy refrescante de jugar Pokémon .
  95. RayulFrank
    Feb 2, 2022
    8
    One of the best Pokémon games I've ever played, of course it has its flaws like graphics, pop in and empty places but it was still very enjoyable and I appreciate that The Pokémon Company took a risk and I can say it was worth it!
  96. Ke_sparda
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    A fantastic game. The future of the franchise, never before a Pokémon world has been so alive, neither in the mediocre anime adaptation. The graphics without doubt can grow exponentially in next chapter, and could step from a incredible game to a proper masterpiece. A great hope for the future.
  97. Fabianlt25
    Feb 2, 2022
    8
    Alexelcapo se que tengo problemas cerebrales, pero a mi me ha gustado el juego.
  98. Nakukibo
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    Legends Arceus is EASILY the most fun I’ve had with a Pokémon game in a very long time. This is the game that makes me optimistic for the future of Pokémon.
  99. LegendaryNova
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    This is what long term Pokémon fans have been waiting for. To me, it’s hard to rate the game solely by its performance or quality. It’s more about the innovation and the effort, and what this will mean for the future of the franchise. The game on its own isn’t perfect, but I believe it’s everything it needed to be.
  100. FuryTornado
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    Besides graphics and slow start everything else is great! Haven't played a game without realising 5h gone by for a while now, love the game loop.
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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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