Pokemon Legends: Arceus

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  1. Nintendist
    Jun 29, 2022
    10
    this is so GOOD, one of the BEST game on Nintendo Switch avaiable now. i really love Arceus
  2. Oleksandr_Levi
    Jul 6, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Це найкраща гра про Покемонів за весь час , чудові анімації , цікавий напіввідкритий світ , різноманітність покемонів та їх нові цікаві еволюції ,сюжет нарешті став цікавим . Полювання стало насправді захоплюючим . 11/10 отримав просто неймовірні емоції… Expand
  3. Madbert
    Jul 9, 2022
    8
    Jan 28, 2022

    Evidentemente estamos ante el mejor juego de Pokemon que se haya desarrollado nunca, es súper entretenido y a nivel gráfico hay partes que se prestan a foto. Comprendo que haya gente que esperase más del apartado técnico sabiendo que la consola puede y este Pokemon está lejos de alcanzar el potencial que podían hacer. Dicho esto no voy a valorar los gráficos, Sencillamente    Jan 28, 2022

    Evidentemente estamos ante el mejor juego de Pokemon que se haya desarrollado nunca, es súper entretenido y a nivel gráfico hay partes que se prestan a foto. Comprendo que haya gente que esperase más del apartado técnico sabiendo que la consola puede y este Pokemon está lejos de alcanzar el potencial que podían hacer. Dicho esto no voy a valorar los gráficos, Sencillamente es el pokemon con mejores gráficos. Loq ue si voy a valorar es el repetitivismo de la saga, no puede ser a estas alturas que todos y cada uno de los Pokemon hagan exactamente lo mismo sin apenas ninguna variación. Sabemos que se trata de cazar Pokemon pero coño que el 95% del juego se hacer eso una y otra vez y que para colmo al llegar al final del juego, el boss o bosses finales te obliguen a subir otros 20 niveles de golpe para poder vencer al juego es totalmente ridículo (y frustrante por cierto) Le doy un 8 porque no estoy valorando los gráficos, la próxima entrega si lo haré porque ya ha habido un precedente.    … Expand
  4. DolphinReviews
    Jul 19, 2022
    8
    I have been waiting for this game since Pokémon: The First Movie. Pokémon Legends: Arceus breaks the stagnant mold Pokémon games have been following since Red and Blue. The new catching mechanic and open word is something I have been craving forever. The new Pokémon are mostly great additions. However, the graphics leave a lot to be desired. There is also a lot of stiff characterI have been waiting for this game since Pokémon: The First Movie. Pokémon Legends: Arceus breaks the stagnant mold Pokémon games have been following since Red and Blue. The new catching mechanic and open word is something I have been craving forever. The new Pokémon are mostly great additions. However, the graphics leave a lot to be desired. There is also a lot of stiff character animations and the story is bare bones. The core gameplay is exactly the direction I hope Pokémon continues. The new boss battles are also a welcome addition, as well as, the large amount of side quests the game has to offer. Shining hunting is also easily the most fun it has ever been. If you are a Pokémon fan this is definitely a must buy.… Expand
  5. levipon
    Aug 5, 2022
    8
    It's something different than usual. As a long-term pokémon can I really liked the new open-world setting and the idea of going back to the roots of catching and research. Being a complete opposite of the others game in the franchise has its ups and downs. I certainly missed the gym battles even tho I also kinda hated them in previous titles. Nonetheless they gave some feelings of success.It's something different than usual. As a long-term pokémon can I really liked the new open-world setting and the idea of going back to the roots of catching and research. Being a complete opposite of the others game in the franchise has its ups and downs. I certainly missed the gym battles even tho I also kinda hated them in previous titles. Nonetheless they gave some feelings of success. The idea with the rank system is a decent replacement. I'd love a pokémon game with the traditional setting that's open like this game. For me that'd be a perfect combination.… Expand
  6. sasashimi
    Aug 13, 2022
    9
    I always gave Pokemon franchised game 10/10, but plz reconsider the so called open-world mode next time...
  7. Bigman82
    Aug 19, 2022
    9
    this game is really good one of the best pokemon games the only bad thing is that the graphics arent great
  8. lucinhagamer
    Aug 25, 2022
    10
    this is a really good game with good aspects, i love everything here, love it
  9. GRAFAIAI
    Sep 1, 2022
    10
    this game is very amazing, the gameplay looks so fresh and good. i love it til the end
  10. TrainerGoose
    Sep 12, 2022
    9
    The game was great but it had some flaws. Invisible barriers next to trees that would kick pokeballs in different directions. Could have had more pokemon too. I mean Ratatta wasn't in the game. Surely there were rats in the past. xD But overall I loved the game and have spent many hours playing. Shiny odds were broken though. Too easy to get a shiny.
  11. ZakaryJNicholls
    Oct 9, 2022
    10
    As an old school pokemon master, I initially disliked the mechanics of this game.
    But when you learn the mechanics, this game is everything the original pokemon could have been if the technology had been stronger at the time.
    After about 100 hours I've come to absolutely love this game. The gameplay is excellent, the story is quite dense, and it's just a very successful game. If you    As an old school pokemon master, I initially disliked the mechanics of this game.
    But when you learn the mechanics, this game is everything the original pokemon could have been if the technology had been stronger at the time.
    After about 100 hours I've come to absolutely love this game. The gameplay is excellent, the story is quite dense, and it's just a very successful game.
    If you like pokemon, you should give this a go.    … Expand
  12. AngryNoivern
    Oct 11, 2022
    9
    the only problems I have are the graphics can be a bit spotty here and there and at distance pop in and frame rate issues on wild Pokémon and the lack of voice acting which at this point in the whole franchise is long overdue.

    exploring and catching are incredible, the battles feel a lot nicer than they have in the past (although it would be nice to use more than one in multi battles),    the only problems I have are the graphics can be a bit spotty here and there and at distance pop in and frame rate issues on wild Pokémon and the lack of voice acting which at this point in the whole franchise is long overdue.

    exploring and catching are incredible, the battles feel a lot nicer than they have in the past (although it would be nice to use more than one in multi battles), and the fact that wild Pokémon can and do go after you while exploring adds just that bit more excitement to this cake.

    and great news to shiny hunters its definitely more fun and easy to catch a shiny Pokémon with how the pokedex works in this game. once you catch a new Pokémon you need to fill out the whole entry to unlock all it info and if you get to level 10 research it bosts the shiny odds of that Pokémon.

    so if you haven't played this game yet id say go at and enjoy this new yet familiar region    … Expand
  13. BloodShadow
    Oct 27, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its very refreshing to see a new direction to the franchise, i love the open zone and the catching mechanic. The concept of every character being an ancestor to characters from other games was a cool touch and allowed for cool easter eggs. Love the side missions, some of them being very interesting, and the fact that you can leave pokemon on the base that are then standing there makes it fell like your base is very unique to your pokemon likings.
    The fighting mechanic was also a great change, which made it very fun and suprisingly challenging sometimes, the levels of the pokemon dont matter as much as previous games, where pokemon 30 level below you can easily one-shot you.
    My biggest gripe whit the game is the fact that both shaymin and darkray are locked behind buying sword or shield and diamond or pearl remake respectivly, which makes it so you cant actually get arceus (the pokemon whos name is on the title )unless you buy both those games or play pokemon go until they show up.
    Finally the Volo fight was one of the most awesome boss fights i ever played, from the new version of Cinthyas theme, to the Cinthyas pokemon team, the giratina fight and origin form, and 6v8 concept, all of it was amazing.    … Expand
  14. Jonragels1987
    Nov 13, 2022
    9
    Finally, an open world pokemon will action in it.

    The Good: New formula, Open world, Pokemon living ( and defending) in their homes in the wild. Gameplay feels nice and smooth. Lots of content after the main plot. not the same old reused formula over and over. We got something new and it worked fantastic. The Bad: I feel as of the main plot was short-lived. Vast world feels empty at    Finally, an open world pokemon will action in it.

    The Good: New formula, Open world, Pokemon living ( and defending) in their homes in the wild. Gameplay feels nice and smooth. Lots of content after the main plot. not the same old reused formula over and over. We got something new and it worked fantastic. The Bad: I feel as of the main plot was short-lived. Vast world feels empty at times. No voice acting. Overall it's a great way to revamp the pokemon series. It feels good and I hope to see more of this formula continue in the next installation.    … Expand
  15. Prizmeta57
    Feb 19, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game got each member of my family pregnant including me buy if you want pregnant… Expand
  16. Cesarantony
    Nov 14, 2022
    9
    This game is very important for the franchise with the mitologic explanation about arceus, but have some problems with the graphics that so many times make the game looks kinda weird
  17. gian_pkr
    Dec 28, 2022
    8
    One of the best pokemon games so far. Graphic could be better (it would be a 10 with good graphic) but it has an amazing gameplay and performance are pretty stable and everything works fine. Hope for the future of pokemon games!
  18. Riiika
    Dec 11, 2022
    9
    Genuinely really enjoyed this game.
    I love the concept of Pokemon. But the games always felt a bit too restrictive with how you could move & how you would get pokemon! The whole sneaking up on Pokémon is interesting! And then being wary/aggressive to humans - makes sense to me! I love being able to explore this much!
    The graphics could have been a bit better, but honestly? They didn't    Genuinely really enjoyed this game.
    I love the concept of Pokemon. But the games always felt a bit too restrictive with how you could move & how you would get pokemon! The whole sneaking up on Pokémon is interesting! And then being wary/aggressive to humans - makes sense to me! I love being able to explore this much!
    The graphics could have been a bit better, but honestly? They didn't bother me.
    I'm currently almost finished with my Pokédex and research - but, even though I've already had so much fun with the game - i'm not worried about losing interest. Because the reward for completing the Pokédex & research - the shiny charm will only make me more eager to play & hunt down some shines (even though the game has already been quite generous with them even without it!).
    Though - the biggest thing I love about this game, is that you don't have to have 2 versions of it yourself/have to trade with anyone - you can complete the whole Pokédex with your own single copy! Since there is only one version of the game!    … Expand
  19. Jelqing_king
    Dec 12, 2022
    9
    I really enjoyed the formula shake up. Dialogue was tedious but world exploration was fun and post game shiny hunting is really nice.
  20. ACI378
    Jan 16, 2023
    9
    Un juego que revitaliza por completo la franquicia. En lo jugable no puedo reprocharle nada, es uno de los que más he disfrutado en muchos años. Con un postgame bueno, muy bueno. Lo único que le ha faltado y por lo que no pude ponerle un 10, es por el apartado técnico, que como viene siendo costumbre con pokemon últimamente, es uno de sus puntos más débiles.
  21. JNTHN13
    Jan 15, 2023
    8
    O que posso dizer... assim, o jogo tem uma ótima jogabilidade, porém, os gráficos são ruins (nada que deixe injogável, mas ainda sim são um pouco ruins). O jogo tem um sistema de RPG de turno ao mesmo tempo que tem um de RPG de ação (quando está fora das batalhas ou nas batalhas contra os "Pokémon Royal" o jogo vai ser em RPG de ação, mas se entrar numa batalha jogando sua pokebola emO que posso dizer... assim, o jogo tem uma ótima jogabilidade, porém, os gráficos são ruins (nada que deixe injogável, mas ainda sim são um pouco ruins). O jogo tem um sistema de RPG de turno ao mesmo tempo que tem um de RPG de ação (quando está fora das batalhas ou nas batalhas contra os "Pokémon Royal" o jogo vai ser em RPG de ação, mas se entrar numa batalha jogando sua pokebola em algum pokémon na área o jogo vira RPG de turno) mas, a ação não é nada difícil, nem mesmo as batalhas de turno, então, se você procura um jogo um pouco mais difícil, com gráficos melhores, esse jogo não é para ti. Mas se procura um com uma jogabilidade legal e poder lançar sua pokebola em todo pokémon em volta, pode ir que você vai gostar kk.… Expand
  22. empowell
    Jan 17, 2023
    8
    The story starts off slow but I love the new way to catch Pokemon. This game made me interested in playing pokemon again.
  23. Henny887
    Jan 22, 2023
    10
    After SwSh, became the most hated Pokémon games of all time Gamefreak needed to do something. So, they released Legends Arceus. Changing a lot of elements of Pokémon was amazing I mean you can die to Pokémon now you can't do that any other game. While it's story and graphics may not be the best, Legends Arceus does so much for Pokémon that you can not deny that it's one of the most amazingAfter SwSh, became the most hated Pokémon games of all time Gamefreak needed to do something. So, they released Legends Arceus. Changing a lot of elements of Pokémon was amazing I mean you can die to Pokémon now you can't do that any other game. While it's story and graphics may not be the best, Legends Arceus does so much for Pokémon that you can not deny that it's one of the most amazing Pokémon games.… Expand
  24. MetaChar
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    JUST FUN. NOTHING. BUT. FUN. If this kind of game comes out for another region, it will be a must buy. The shiny sparkle, the pokeballs you can just throw in the overworld to catch the pokemon, the new forms, everything is great.
  25. PotatoePink
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    A great Pokémon game that is very different from every other Pokémon game. Wile the open world isn't much it is still great and it is fun seeing all the Pokémon walking around in the world. All of the new regional forms are also great.
  26. Yallahs9
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    Es adictivo querer llenar la Pokédex y atraparlos. Los shinys son más sencillos de atrapar y eso ayuda a darle vida al juego
  27. Nordmansk
    Feb 12, 2023
    10
    Juegazo! Los gráficos son como los de una dreamcast, pero por lo menos han hecho algo diferente y no como siempre. Gracias Game Freak, pero ojalá Nintendo os compre la saga al 100% y se la den a Level 5 o Monolith Soft.
  28. AshuraZoro
    Feb 13, 2023
    8
    bad looking, and no voice actors. this 2 things was anoying at the start, but its a great game
  29. OGWNT
    Feb 17, 2023
    10
    WTF is this game?? This game was gonna be the best pokemon game ever and now i want to stick my head through a piton. **** THIS GAME AND YOU, GAMFREAK. 0/10
  30. Androo
    Mar 18, 2023
    10
    Absolutely incredible game, the most challenging Pokemon game since Platinum. Shiny hunting is enjoyable, there is always something to do, Volo is a very challenging trainer at the end of the game, and alpha Pokemon are a great idea. If i had to complain about something, I would say that collecting all 107 wisps to get Spiritomb is unnecessary and tedious, it's annoying when you throw aAbsolutely incredible game, the most challenging Pokemon game since Platinum. Shiny hunting is enjoyable, there is always something to do, Volo is a very challenging trainer at the end of the game, and alpha Pokemon are a great idea. If i had to complain about something, I would say that collecting all 107 wisps to get Spiritomb is unnecessary and tedious, it's annoying when you throw a pokeball at something and it just bounces off because "You were too far away". All in all, one of my favorite games ever, although it has it's flaws, they are fairly minor.… Expand
  31. Tubey
    Feb 14, 2022
    8
    I'm really conflicted on this game. It has a lot of negatives to it - missing Pokémon held back for DLC, meaningless characters, dull story, absolutely abysmal graphics when docked and played on a TV. These are all issues that'd kill on the spot 99% of games, and yet... I absolutely love Pokémon Legends: Arceus. I'm just unsure as to whether it's for objective reasons, or extremelyI'm really conflicted on this game. It has a lot of negatives to it - missing Pokémon held back for DLC, meaningless characters, dull story, absolutely abysmal graphics when docked and played on a TV. These are all issues that'd kill on the spot 99% of games, and yet... I absolutely love Pokémon Legends: Arceus. I'm just unsure as to whether it's for objective reasons, or extremely subjective ones.

    So yes, while all the above negatives are true, the gameplay loop of real time catching of Pokémon a la the 'Let's Go' series, combined with battling and a moderately increased difficulty level, improving on elements introduced in Sword and Shield, makes the actual moment to moment experience extremely satisfying. As a Pokémon fan, this is what I've been waiting for since I first played Blue in the 90s. But that's where the subjectivity comes in, because I think I'd be much more critical if I'd never heard of Pokémon and went into this game 'fresh'.

    Game Freak deserve praise for taking chances and moving the franchise in an exciting new direction, but it really needs to be stressed just how bad this game actually looks. I'm all for gameplay over visuals, but there's a line in the sand where it just comes across as downright lazy from the developers. There's no excuse for the terrible textures that would make a Gamecube title blush - one particular scene at a volcano is almost vomit inducing in how choppy the textures are. This isn't an indie studio; this is a multi-million dollar franchise that can and should be doing better, even with the Switch's hardware taken into consideration.

    Other aspects of the game, such as the invincibility frame 'dodge and roll', Dark Souls Lite boss battles and the tacked on crafting system, there simply to give more purpose to the 'open world' (inverted commas much needed here, as it's not really an open world as such) are so-so - not offensively bad or fantastically brilliant - and represent an opportunity to move the series forward more in the future. I missed the gym battle system as well to be honest, and hope that makes a return in future games.

    Flaws aside, this is the best/freshest Pokémon title since probably Platinum, 14 years ago. It can be markedly improved (honestly, I don't remember the name of a single character and I finished playing half an hour ago; truly awful) but the strength of its' gameplay loop is enough to give it a hearty recommendation and definitely enough to get me excited about future games in the franchise.    … Expand
  32. anakoz
    Feb 17, 2022
    9
    As a lover of Pokémon but also someone who has grown tired of the normal game format, I wasn't even too excited when Arceus was going to be released but as usual, I got it anyway because I hoped it would finally give me the pokemon game I was asking for. And I'm so happy to say, it really delivered. Having sunk 50 hours into the game so far, I am still enjoying it and for the first timeAs a lover of Pokémon but also someone who has grown tired of the normal game format, I wasn't even too excited when Arceus was going to be released but as usual, I got it anyway because I hoped it would finally give me the pokemon game I was asking for. And I'm so happy to say, it really delivered. Having sunk 50 hours into the game so far, I am still enjoying it and for the first time since Pokémon Red I actually want to 'Catch em all'. Is this game perfect? No. But the steps that Game Freak have taken to bring Pokémon into the current generation of RPG's are promising but saying that, there's still a long way to go.… Expand
  33. Lukitoo
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    Muito divertido, e uma forma totalmente nova de se jogar a franquia. A exploração e o crescimento durante o jogo estão muito mais fluídos. O único ponto negativo que devo mencionar são os gráficos, mas, pessoalmente, não me afetou, pois me diverti com o jogo do começo ao fim. Nota 10.
  34. DanielDPD
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    Poor environment visuals but within a consistent artstyle (like a painting). Nice storyline, very good cutscenes direction, impressive music and super addictive gameplay. Legendary related quests / minigames are back (there is not a single pokemon the games just gives to the player) and shiny hunting is really fun. Also, pokémon sizes are true scale!

    Imo, this is the way the series should    Poor environment visuals but within a consistent artstyle (like a painting). Nice storyline, very good cutscenes direction, impressive music and super addictive gameplay. Legendary related quests / minigames are back (there is not a single pokemon the games just gives to the player) and shiny hunting is really fun. Also, pokémon sizes are true scale!

    Imo, this is the way the series should follow in the furure, only upgrading the graphics and the technical side of the games.    … Expand
  35. HunterXJacob
    Nov 29, 2022
    9
    Wow a competent and innovative Pokemon game! Game runs decently well, visuals are nice. Thanks for trying something new and doing it well!
  36. jljosue
    Nov 25, 2022
    8
    A fantastic game, with addictive mechanics. Honestly, I was surprised by the difficulty and story of the game, and I'm very satisfied with it. I hope that future Pokemon games will have many elements of this game, because I think this is the direction that The Pokemon Company should take. Also, I hope that with future games they can improve the technical aspect, as that would be a big plus.
  37. ireinert
    May 2, 2023
    10
    jogo muito, muito bem feito, esse comentario vai pros br, joguem e se divirtam
  38. iMustang
    Feb 16, 2022
    9
    Pokemon Legends Arceus is without a doubt the boldest and most ambitious entry in the history of the franchise. Setting out in the beautiful region of Hisui, this game caputres the same "open air" feeling Nintendo was able to achieve with Breath of the Wild. With an emphasis on capturing as opposed to battling, this game takes all of the best concepts of Let's Go and combined them withPokemon Legends Arceus is without a doubt the boldest and most ambitious entry in the history of the franchise. Setting out in the beautiful region of Hisui, this game caputres the same "open air" feeling Nintendo was able to achieve with Breath of the Wild. With an emphasis on capturing as opposed to battling, this game takes all of the best concepts of Let's Go and combined them with their core franchise to create a truly unique experience all it's own. The best element of this bold new venture is it's absolutely fantastic story. While a bit text heavy at times, this is the first Pokemon game Gamefreak has made since Black/White with a strong focus on story and they without a doubt knocked it out of the park with strong characters and emotional moments that moved me unlike any Pokemon game ever had before. In addition to a great story with fantastic characters, the game is absolutely beautiful and stunning to explore. Sure the Switch can only push graphics so far and some of the renders are far from perfect, but in the early hours of playing I found myself amazed and constantly thinking "I can't believe this is a Pokemon game." The gameplay loop is insanely addictive too; explore, capture, explore more, capture again, and before you know it you've lost hours of your life having a blast. With charming environments, soothing music, addictive gameplay, and the exciting feeling of encountering a new Pokemon it's very difficult not to find yourself smiling every time you play.

    I could go on about the specific joys of this game like the thrilling boss battles, cutscenes, increased shiny encounters, crafting, the thrill of the hunt, wonderful new Hisuian forms and so much more, but I'll keep it as brief as possible. This game feels like both the true return to Diamond/Pearl as well as the next big Pokemon game we've all been waiting for. I have no doubt this will serve as the foundation for a whole Legends sub-series and when I think about this only being the beginning, I tremble with excitement to think of what can come next. Voice acting? 4K? I dare to dream, but for now I go back to the wonderful addiction that is Pokemon Legends Arecus. It's not perfect, but it's a beautiful start.    … Expand
  39. PapaDemeritus
    Aug 16, 2023
    9
    definitely the best Pokémon game on the switch. it runs without issue unlike the others, the environments are well put together. the characters talking is hilariously bad and Pokémon is long overdue for voice acting.
  40. Jardanes
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    Best Pokémon game released so far. Pokémon company was so close to making the perfect game with this one and then they screwed everything with Scarlet/Violet.

    Pokemon Legends: Arceus 10/10
    Pokemon Scarlet/Violet 0/10
  41. Starfree
    Mar 11, 2022
    9
    This is the best Pokémon Game since the DS era. Absolutely incredible gameplay, and a good story. But the graphics a less then desirable, and the lack of PvP and the drastic movepool changes do upset me. There are definitely problems with this game and more things to nitpick then I can count. But the overall all feel of it is, it’s really fun and that’s what matters.
  42. fanmadeendings
    Feb 15, 2022
    8
    Many long term fans will agree that the last time we got a exceptionally great pokemon experience was when Black 2 and White 2 were released. After that, while the games were far from bad back then, they never quite reached the same heights. Enter: 2019. Pokemon Sword and Shield were a desaster. They were a rushed product devoid of any meaningful content to the point were it felt downrightMany long term fans will agree that the last time we got a exceptionally great pokemon experience was when Black 2 and White 2 were released. After that, while the games were far from bad back then, they never quite reached the same heights. Enter: 2019. Pokemon Sword and Shield were a desaster. They were a rushed product devoid of any meaningful content to the point were it felt downright cynical. It continued to be a massive commercial success. To me, it was the point were I gave up any hope of ever having another good pokemon experience. What I didn't expect was that Game Freak would then do a complete 180 and deliver... this! A game, definitely flawed, but that you can tell they were really passionate about! Do the graphics suck? Big time. But what this game does provide is a highly addicting feedback loop, immersive ways to catch and interact with pokemon, an interactable overworld, crafting, epic optional boss battles, ability based progression, a well contextualized side quest system, a worthwhile story etc. If this is the future of the franchise, then my gosh, my prayers have been heard, pokemon is saved, and I couldn't be happier!

    tl;dr: **** great!    … Expand
  43. shitedoodle
    Feb 15, 2022
    9
    Not a perfect game but man this is by far the best pokemon game released in over ten years
  44. KreyGame
    Nov 24, 2022
    9
    Es sin duda el giro que necesitaba la franquicia.
    Tiene sus fallos pero planta unas bases muy interesantes a desarrollar en distintas entregas.

    Este es el camino a seguir dentro de la franquicia pokemon.
  45. rockzombie
    May 14, 2023
    8
    A great refresh taste. The Japanese art style grew on me a lot. Really hope they would continue the journey tho...
  46. JonaSCX
    Aug 17, 2023
    8
    Aunque este cambio en la saga me parece realmente un acierto en cuanto a la aventura pokemon, creo yo que siguen pecando de lo mismo que hace un par de generaciones, entiendo que el poder de la Nintendo Switch te ponga ciertas limitaciones a la hora de realizar un videojuego como Leyendas Arceus, pero seguimos sin tener ningun tipo de audio en las voces, una historia que aunque es de loAunque este cambio en la saga me parece realmente un acierto en cuanto a la aventura pokemon, creo yo que siguen pecando de lo mismo que hace un par de generaciones, entiendo que el poder de la Nintendo Switch te ponga ciertas limitaciones a la hora de realizar un videojuego como Leyendas Arceus, pero seguimos sin tener ningun tipo de audio en las voces, una historia que aunque es de lo que menos se le exige a los juegos de esta saga, al tener la trama que tiene creo yo que nos quedo a deber un poco mas de lo que es el mundo en el que nos encontramos, ya que aunque nosotros lleguemos completamente de manera externa a este mundo ni siquiera sus habitantes saben mas que nosotros como jugadores, lo cual me parece decepcionante, esperaba ver diferentes usos para los tipos de pokemos, fuera del domestico, esperaba ver mas interacciones de los habitantes con los pokemones fuera del miedo y las infantiles interacciones que ellos tienen con ellos, puedo entenderlo ya que no estan familiarizados como nosotros con estas criaturas, pero en verdad me hace sentir que todo este mundo simplemente hizo spawn un par de decadas atras, aun sabiendo que tenemos todo tipo de ruinas y jeoglificos, realmente me decepciono el no poder indagar tanto como queria en las leyendasd pokemos pero al menos se siente como un comienzo.
    Al menos mecanicamente me encanto, investigar a los pokemons y completar la pokedex es bastante divertido.    … Expand
  47. Cronodougs
    Nov 23, 2022
    9
    The Best Pokemon Ever Made (So Far)!

    Dynamic, fun and direct. Only need more camera options, open world and more procedural pokemon spawns.
  48. Santi2277
    Nov 22, 2022
    9
    The renewal of Pokémon has been made as it needed, in a 3D movement world. It has expected things and some new unique mechanics such as launching the ball, mobility in the combat as a trainer, and many more. It also combines perfectly the action game with the turns games. The graphics are nice for nintendo switch and fit the game. The main history could have been longer (one or twoThe renewal of Pokémon has been made as it needed, in a 3D movement world. It has expected things and some new unique mechanics such as launching the ball, mobility in the combat as a trainer, and many more. It also combines perfectly the action game with the turns games. The graphics are nice for nintendo switch and fit the game. The main history could have been longer (one or two "señorial" more). It copies lots of things of Dragon Quest Monters Joker 3 which was only released in Japan and advanced Pokémon (still one DQ monsters in development though). Pokémon needed to go on this way, it's enjoyable, could improve, but it's really a masterpiece on this kind of games.… Expand
  49. FlexosuarousRex
    Mar 3, 2022
    8
    I was very skeptical about legends arceus leading up to its launch. I was nervous that the new formula would be innovative and unique but would ultimately leave a lot to be desired. I was actually pleasantly surprised with what gamefreak delivered. This is the first pokemon game created in a style that is vastly different from previous titles and maintained the pokemon "feel" while makingI was very skeptical about legends arceus leading up to its launch. I was nervous that the new formula would be innovative and unique but would ultimately leave a lot to be desired. I was actually pleasantly surprised with what gamefreak delivered. This is the first pokemon game created in a style that is vastly different from previous titles and maintained the pokemon "feel" while making sweeping changes to the overall gameplay loop.

    Pros: Very fresh take on the formula, more action based gameplay, sacrifices very little in terms of staple game mechanics, good pokedex selection, a catching mechanic that stokes envy from the lets go games, varying and noticeable size differences in the pokemon that makes each catch that much more unique, a serviceable plot, much more streamlined "Competitive" building of pokemon that only requires a pokemon to be fed certain items, decent post game content, being able to summon all your pokemon at once in order to chill/ interact with them, interesting options for traversal, new pokemon forms to play with, decent in-game economy encourages catching pokemon and collecting items, and enraged pokemon are huge and fun to capture.

    Cons: Not having multiplayer is a shame given how fun the single player content is, the levels are large but there's not a whole lot to see in them, the appeal of the "open world" wears off towards the end of the game when all traversal mechanics are unlocked, the graphics aren't that great, not enough trainer battles, in my opinion the new pokemon forms are pretty ugly design-wise (decidueye) except for a few (arcanine, typhlosion), and, again in my opinion, the boss pokemon minigame could have been much more fleshed out - it just wasn't that interesting and felt a bit tacked on to me but I feel it is a step in the right direction.

    I had loads of fun playing arceus and was genuinely thankful that gamefreak not only shook up the formula immensely but managed to get so many things right on the first try. None of the cons I listed above stopped me from enjoying the game from start to finish. Its far from a perfect experience, but it is an experience that gets me very excited for future "legends" titles.    … Expand
  50. Herbalmouse1305
    May 29, 2022
    9
    the reviews don't do this game justice, this is the first Pokémon game that doesn't feel like a new version of the last, its a breath of fresh air for the series and feels like anything and everything anyone ever wanted from a Pokémon game from watch the anime or simply pretending as a child. great game, and most unique Pokémon game in the series by far. (and there's an actual story!!)
  51. Dylanjaydj
    Feb 14, 2022
    8
    All'inizio mi ha spiazzato un po' da fan della serie, ma adesso ci passo ore e ore
  52. NintendoBoy28
    Jul 30, 2022
    9
    I was nervous about the graphics, but the game is so much fun you will play for the entire day. i'm excited to see the future of pokemon.
  53. Mfka_im_eel
    Feb 14, 2022
    10
    Great gameplay and battle mechanics changes. Hoping that this is the direction pokemon is going. Great job Game freak
  54. BrOsC28
    Feb 14, 2022
    10
    Muy buen juego me encanta poder ver a los pokemon caminar por ahí, me encanta
  55. Hirako25
    Feb 14, 2022
    8
    8 per eccesso perchè sarebbe più un 7.5.. gameplay soddisfacente che cattura e invoglia a continuare la storia, trama carina ma che poteva andare un po' più nel dettaglio. La grafica invece lascia veramente a desiderare e in certi momenti ci si chiede il perchè di certe scelte. Probabilmente bisognava dedicare almeno 1 altro anno di sviluppo.
  56. andrewluo
    Feb 16, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly, I was really skeptical when I saw the leaks about "catching multiple Pokémon to complete Pokédex pages" but when I actually played the game it was very natural. I truly enjoyed playing this title like I haven't with the franchise for years. This is super fun.

    The graphics are still wonky but in my opinion it doesn't significantly hinder my experience and it's even meme-able at some point. It's a refreshing game!    … Expand
  57. ValiIgnat
    Feb 17, 2022
    10
    Is perfect!!! Is the game that I wanted since I play "my first pokemon game", pokemon ruby.
  58. Oss37
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Excelente juego y un reinicio para Pokémon. Se puede perder uno por horas completando todas las entradas de la dex. Es un juego más orgánico y más vivo y te deja explorar todo lo quieras. Me encanta el nuevo estilo de las batallas y el el crafteo para conseguir materiales. Sin duda debe ser un punto de referencia para próximos lanzamientos de la saga. Se debe mejorar el apartado gráfico yExcelente juego y un reinicio para Pokémon. Se puede perder uno por horas completando todas las entradas de la dex. Es un juego más orgánico y más vivo y te deja explorar todo lo quieras. Me encanta el nuevo estilo de las batallas y el el crafteo para conseguir materiales. Sin duda debe ser un punto de referencia para próximos lanzamientos de la saga. Se debe mejorar el apartado gráfico y técnico. Pero es un gran paso para la saga Pokémon.… Expand
  59. wnedgar
    Sep 15, 2022
    8
    2022 is going insane, I can't believe I'm actually saying good things about a GameFreak game.
    This game is highly recommended to everyone who loves Pokémon - from die-hard fans of the franchise/games, to casual gamers/Pokémon fans. It covers really well both sides of the spectrum.
    This is the best Pokémon game I've played since Black/White, and it's on my top 3 ever from this    2022 is going insane, I can't believe I'm actually saying good things about a GameFreak game.
    This game is highly recommended to everyone who loves Pokémon - from die-hard fans of the franchise/games, to casual gamers/Pokémon fans. It covers really well both sides of the spectrum.

    This is the best Pokémon game I've played since Black/White, and it's on my top 3 ever from this franchise. On the positive side (which I have a lot to say, but I'll keep it short), I'd like to mention the super fast load times of each area, the attention to detail when it comes to Pokémon animation on the world-map, and also the animation on battles. The quick battles and QOL improvements it has over the main games is freaking awesome - i can't see myself going back to a traditional Pokémon game ever again. The battle system is also awesome!

    Now, let's talk about the bad things - not to say the game is bad, but we desperately need improvements: WE NEED VOICES! I was so frustrated at some point about the story that I would just smash my A button non-stop to stop the super-duper-boring-long dialogues that would never end, without any voice acting or sounds on the background. It's just so lacking and annoying at some point, you start to HATE every interruption to tell you the story of the game. I just wanted to play for the game-play, because this part of the game was so boring after 20h of playtime. That said, I'd expect a better storyline on the upcoming games, being based on this same game-play system. It has just so much potential, we shouldn't just expect the foolish "I'm a kid alone and will find the legendary/confront Rocket teams out there for no reason" plot. I love that they've tried something different here.    … Expand
  60. LwestGG
    Apr 1, 2022
    9
    This easily became my favorite pokemon game and is the game I wish gamefreak took the step to making years ago.. Hopefully every gen going forward adds on to this experience. The biggest downside of this game is the lack of pvp, small chance it will come with update or PVP, but there is an endless sort of battle tower mode that is satisfying for the most part.
  61. MATOUTOU
    Jun 22, 2022
    9
    9.1 Beautiful game and has a similar vibe to BOTW. And thank goodness for alpha pokemon, now i can have a team full of alpha gardevoir and lopuny to gangbang me in my stunning player room. Thanks Nintendo :)))
  62. xSpOokie
    Nov 28, 2022
    9
    Incredible game , a huge improvemet and the future of the franchise , great mechanics and gameplay , this game is the perfect game for that player who likes to complete the pokedex and who likes to plat games , 27 main quests and 122 side quests and pokedex objectives for each pokemon that is in the game , the side quests aren't boring and thats a very good thing cause it makes moreIncredible game , a huge improvemet and the future of the franchise , great mechanics and gameplay , this game is the perfect game for that player who likes to complete the pokedex and who likes to plat games , 27 main quests and 122 side quests and pokedex objectives for each pokemon that is in the game , the side quests aren't boring and thats a very good thing cause it makes more interesting , its more based on catching a pokemon for them or showing your pokedex entries , i recommend every pokemon fan to buy this game , however buy first pokemon brilliant diamond/shining pearl and pokemon shield/sword, because you will get two side missions that can get you darkrai and shaymin , isee a lot of people that are complaining about the lack of battles but the game tells you that the objective of the game and the story will develop arround "completing the pokedex" and solving mysteries about the legendarys.… Expand
  63. the4ears
    Nov 21, 2022
    8
    该做一看就不是GF那批废物做的，素材和风格跟塞尔达荒野之息非常统一，估计是用同一个引擎开发的。
  64. Gumdrop
    Apr 5, 2023
    10
    I kind of missed out on Pokemon when it started. None of my friends were really into it and my parents were never going to fund something that I needed to collect. Later, I made friends who were avid Pokemon fans. But by then 20+ years of Pokemon develoipment had happened and it was just too huge to get into.

    But I've always found it intriguing. None of the games I'd seen really seemed    I kind of missed out on Pokemon when it started. None of my friends were really into it and my parents were never going to fund something that I needed to collect. Later, I made friends who were avid Pokemon fans. But by then 20+ years of Pokemon develoipment had happened and it was just too huge to get into.

    But I've always found it intriguing. None of the games I'd seen really seemed like something I could jump into without feeling lost or overtwhelmed. For me, Arceus is that game. Jumping in, I'm not overwhelmed by Pokemon lore. I don't need to know much about Pokemon to enjoy it.

    And I'm loving it. It's a ton of fun. It feels like the perfect jumping point for someone with little to no Pokemon history. It plays great and there's plenty to do. So if you're like me and you're new to Pokemon then this is a great choice.    … Expand
  65. SuperSonic95
    Apr 7, 2023
    10
    It's best game pokemon for a very long time !!! The exploration is so satifying and respect 4th generation not as remake/remaster diamond and pearl !!! I'm Hope for the future of pokemon now !!!
  66. Taaseen
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    Absolutely love the catching in this game it's so fun, I came back to it after being disappointed by pokemon S/V and damn was this game good, its honestly do disappointing that S/V took out so many of the good things in pokemon legends
  67. bocles
    Nov 22, 2022
    8
    Right of the bat my biggest critiques of this game are it could look better and the story is bland. But the overworld is addicting to explore, sneaking around and catching pokemon is fun, the battles are fun with the open camera with the liberty of moving around, the move animations are beautiful and impactful.

    This game is fun and a step in the right direction for pokemon, if they    Right of the bat my biggest critiques of this game are it could look better and the story is bland. But the overworld is addicting to explore, sneaking around and catching pokemon is fun, the battles are fun with the open camera with the liberty of moving around, the move animations are beautiful and impactful.

    This game is fun and a step in the right direction for pokemon, if they continue to polish this style of gameplay and create a story worth getting invested into they can create great games.    … Expand
  68. Super_Oshawott
    Nov 17, 2022
    9
    Recent Pokémon games have NOT been the best as of late. Since X and Y's release, the series has started to be very decisive between gamers. While i think that Pokémon Legends: Arceus is not perfect with its visual style, it is very much my new favorite Pokémon game.

    I suck at RPG's, with one of the only Pokémon games I have ever beaten was base Sword and Shield (And we know how everyone    Recent Pokémon games have NOT been the best as of late. Since X and Y's release, the series has started to be very decisive between gamers. While i think that Pokémon Legends: Arceus is not perfect with its visual style, it is very much my new favorite Pokémon game.

    I suck at RPG's, with one of the only Pokémon games I have ever beaten was base Sword and Shield (And we know how everyone feels about that game). However, Legends' gameplay loop was very simple to pick up and play and the story, as basic as it was, kept me engaged the entire way through. Top it off with some of the series best starters returning to be your starting pokemon in this game (Who were also my three favorite starters of all time, so I'm a bit biased here), and the game is fun enough to get a recommendation for anyone that has a switch.    … Expand
  69. Skuty
    Jun 22, 2023
    10
    This is what myself and many other Pokemon fans have been waiting for such a long time. The amount of ways you can interact with Pokemon caught in the wild and those of your own is truly wonderful. While obviously not perfect graphically, as a longtime Pokemon fan I cannot give this less than a 10/10, solely because I wish Pokemon will keep on going in this direction. PLEASE DON'T LET THISThis is what myself and many other Pokemon fans have been waiting for such a long time. The amount of ways you can interact with Pokemon caught in the wild and those of your own is truly wonderful. While obviously not perfect graphically, as a longtime Pokemon fan I cannot give this less than a 10/10, solely because I wish Pokemon will keep on going in this direction. PLEASE DON'T LET THIS BE THE ONLY LEGENDS GAME, WE WANT MORE!… Expand
  70. bapp
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    Best pokemon game I've ever played... super fun for anyone that grew up with the games
  71. arlatius
    Nov 19, 2022
    9
    Far and away the best pokemon game in years. The open world is rudimentary and it's obvious that it's the series' first time with it but with a bit of polish it could be perfected. The integration of battling within the open world is also wonderfully smooth, when I began playing pokemon violet i lamented the loss of the legends arceus mechanics. If gamefreak knows what's good for them,Far and away the best pokemon game in years. The open world is rudimentary and it's obvious that it's the series' first time with it but with a bit of polish it could be perfected. The integration of battling within the open world is also wonderfully smooth, when I began playing pokemon violet i lamented the loss of the legends arceus mechanics. If gamefreak knows what's good for them, they'll draw from the strongest elements from legends arceus when making gen 10s game… Expand
  72. hoodrew
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Probably one of my favorite Pokemon games, it isnt the prettiest game ever made but some areas still look nice and imo its very fun
  73. Alex12345o
    Nov 25, 2022
    9
    A mi parecer es el mejor juego de pokemon hasta el momento, la mecánica y movimientos son increíbles
  74. Azura485
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    A step in the right direction. I enjoyed this game from start to finish. Catching mechanics where amazing, and the difficulty once thought to be forgotten by the franchise, came back.
  75. GameMultiverse
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Awesome game mechanics, definitely a must-stay formula for future games. You've got the canvas here, just panit over it with new games and improve it but this game is a solid base for future pokemkn games
  76. MIDAS3000
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    Beautiful game, I appreciated all the innovation and the effort they put to make the brand coherent with new era of jrpgs
  77. eye-zitt
    Nov 23, 2022
    9
    The art kinda sucks, but this is the definitive Pokemon experience. The gameplay loop is very smooth and addictive, the story is decent enough, and there is a lot of personality in this game. If you like Pokemon, this is the game to play. The only problem with this game is that it doesn’t have any sort of multiplayer experience.
  78. lks8492
    Nov 26, 2022
    8
    Really refreshing. Love the gameplay. It's necessary step for the franchise.
  79. Jerem8
    Apr 11, 2023
    8
    Despite the bad graphisms, Pokémon has to reinvent his gameplay to perfection. The history is good, the artistic direction is great. It's too bad the graphics couldn't have been done better.
  80. Sammyjsif
    Dec 9, 2022
    9
    Pokemon Legends Arceus is a fresh take for a series that had been in dire need of one. It does almost everything differently and succeeds in almost everything it tries to do. The open-world gameplay mechanism is something greatly appreciated and refreshing in a Pokemon series. It, of course, is not without its faults but it still stands strong even past those tropes. If you gave up onPokemon Legends Arceus is a fresh take for a series that had been in dire need of one. It does almost everything differently and succeeds in almost everything it tries to do. The open-world gameplay mechanism is something greatly appreciated and refreshing in a Pokemon series. It, of course, is not without its faults but it still stands strong even past those tropes. If you gave up on Pokemon because of how repetitive the series was then now is your time to hop back on.… Expand
  81. Alebernard
    Dec 8, 2022
    9
    Excellent game, with mobility with the rides, battles with movement in the attacks, bigger map to explore, capture with the pokeball with the option of not entering the battle. More challenging bosses than 1st to 8th gen games. Little fps drop compared to Sword and Shield. Best Pokemon game since Heartgold and Soulsilver also Sun and Moon.
  82. Scilence2392
    Dec 8, 2022
    9
    this series needs to not only continue but "blast off at the speed of light"
  83. Garde_Mystik
    May 25, 2023
    8
    leaving this as a placeholder to rate and in case i want a full review one day. tl;dr - i had a lot of fun with these games, but getting mission blocked after every boss felt like a chore to overcome. the game also had next to nothing going for it after i got arceus. you could either shiny hunt the easiest shinies ever or you could do a constant repetitive string of catching to completeleaving this as a placeholder to rate and in case i want a full review one day. tl;dr - i had a lot of fun with these games, but getting mission blocked after every boss felt like a chore to overcome. the game also had next to nothing going for it after i got arceus. you could either shiny hunt the easiest shinies ever or you could do a constant repetitive string of catching to complete 100% of everything imaginable in the regional pokedex. the eternal battle reverie was cool at first but ended up being far too easy as matches are limited to (1-6) v (1-3 with all pokemon being sent out simultaneously), and any pokemon being able to be used. you were also unable to leave without resetting your streak all over, which dwarfs the potential of customization. i really like this game personally, and am biased because it gave Sinnoh the story it truly needed. Gen 4's plots were so abysmal it's not even funny, but Legends Arceus fixes all the issues there were with it and creates something that represents Gen 4 lore well. if i factor in this bias, i'd give it a 9/10, but nah i won't here.… Expand
  84. Caliban_Dornan
    Dec 16, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just fantastic! eldich a further development, just a bit too grindy and the graphics of the upper world is to be complained about. otherwise the best pokemon since Heart Gold.
    because it can not be higher for my standards by "gamefreak" it is for me a 10/10.    … Expand
  85. George_K
    Apr 4, 2023
    10
    when this game was supposed to release I didn't have my expectation, but when it did when i first played i was amazed I have now finished the game (I actually have more than 3 months that i finished it) and i can truly write my opinion about it, great story with great exploration and a lot of pokemon this game is sure different and no other in the genre, as i see it it a must for thewhen this game was supposed to release I didn't have my expectation, but when it did when i first played i was amazed I have now finished the game (I actually have more than 3 months that i finished it) and i can truly write my opinion about it, great story with great exploration and a lot of pokemon this game is sure different and no other in the genre, as i see it it a must for the switch and one of the best games in the console, if you don't buy it you are missing out a lot… Expand
  86. MetaBones
    Apr 4, 2023
    9
    Ultimately, this game is what convinced me to pick up a Nintendo Switch and while I've loved the game, I'm also grateful to it for opening the gateway to a lot of other great Switch games!

    Pokemon Legends: Arceus is the pokemon game I never quite knew I wanted. Yes, I knew I wanted a more free and "open-world" style Pokemon experience but having the time-period be so feudal and simple    Ultimately, this game is what convinced me to pick up a Nintendo Switch and while I've loved the game, I'm also grateful to it for opening the gateway to a lot of other great Switch games!

    Pokemon Legends: Arceus is the pokemon game I never quite knew I wanted. Yes, I knew I wanted a more free and "open-world" style Pokemon experience but having the time-period be so feudal and simple was something I would never think of. Yet, it now stands as one of my favorite games in the franchise.

    The premise of lawless and dangerous Pokemon expeditions is intriguing from beginning to end. You start as a helpless nobody that moves up the ranks to a respected and confident Pokemon master ready to brave the elements and enemies you'll encounter. The excitement of making the franchise fresh again cannot be understated. Arceus managed to keep the suspense up by constant discovering new Pokemon in various locations and completing the first Pokedex.

    I've heard critics complain about some clunky mechanics. Personally, I've experienced no such problems. Everything felt smooth and intuitive enough and once you understand the basics, mastering the mechanics are rather straight-forward. My only complaints come down the aesthetics and scope of the region you explore.

    First, the aesthetics, the art-style by design was a great choice in my opinion. I just think more graphical detail could've been added to enhance certain landscapes like bushes and trees. This would've furthered my immersion. Second, scope of the region. I was happy with the amount of places to explore and find Pokemon but felt a little disappointed that there weren't small villages throughout the region. The idea the Jubilife is essentially it is quite disappointing. This could've been a great opportunity for additional side-quests to help neighboring villages and their relationships with the Pokemon they'd likely be afraid of.

    I would've also liked to some kind of flash forward in time to your character's original time era to take a glance at how things have changed. I understand that's asking for a lot but it could've sent the game soaring. All the side quests and space-time glitches where strange pokemon appear are great additions enough to keep things interesting apart from the core game.

    Overall, I would've liked to see some more technical finesse to the final product but the number of risks they took and bold gameplay make this game far outweigh its admittedly many flaws. Most importantly, however, it made me fall back in love with the game franchise that made me love video games in the first place. For that, well done!    … Expand
  87. ABigFatAirAtom
    Apr 4, 2023
    10
    PLA is a masterpeice
    The artwork is absolutely astonishing
    The "new" pokemon look incredibly cool Shiny hunting is the best in the franchise and the fact you can hunt the starters without a bilingual goo ball is too good It is refreshing knowing that with ONE copy of the game you can complete the pokedex and so then you don't have to mortally sacrifice 90 Australian dollars to Japanese    PLA is a masterpeice
    The artwork is absolutely astonishing
    The "new" pokemon look incredibly cool
    Shiny hunting is the best in the franchise and the fact you can hunt the starters without a bilingual goo ball is too good
    It is refreshing knowing that with ONE copy of the game you can complete the pokedex and so then you don't have to mortally sacrifice 90 Australian dollars to Japanese mickey mouse is too good
    I love how shiny hunting takes about a minute prep time if you're unlucky and can provide for some of the best odds in the franchise.
    Shinies appearing in the over world really speeds up hunting.
    You don't have to battle a pokemon to catch it you can just catch it
    the fact it's several hundred years in the past is cool
    Alphas are a very welcome gimmik, big pokemon, better stats, rarer shiny
    Strong and Agile style moves are cool, you sacrfice turns or attack power for more attack power or moves.

    The only negatives I can think of is
    - you can die
    - you can't warp if a pokemon is aggravated at you
    - level 100 pokemon seem weaker than they should (can't OHKO unevolved lv60's with a neutral move)
    - Paras    … Expand
  88. proJRgamer
    May 10, 2023
    10
    Simplemente, espectacular. La historia espectacular y las nuevas mecánicas impresiónate. El tema de la búsqueda de Shinys es de lo que más emocionó, ver en la propia “superficie”. Y tener zonas de mundo abierto fue el impuso a la nueva generación.
  89. onielf
    May 11, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pokemon Legens: Arceus é uma experiência única e imersiva no mundo de pokemon.
    Não posso descrever de forma tão simples como a chegada na região de Hisui me deixou impressionado. Os primeiros minutos, conhecendo a historia base, sendo introduzido na vila, e reconhecendo personagens que são "antepassados" dos que conhecemos em Sinnoh, são incríveis.
    Esse jogo tem muita coisa a oferecer, como uma experiencia mais estilo survivor, uma relação diferenciada com os pokemon, e uma exploração no mundo aberto desafiadora e com uma boa conexão sentimental que criamos ao jogar.
    No entanto, como o intuito do jogo é descobrir a região e os pokemon em um lugar mais "cru" e sem muita civilização, é comum sentirmos falta de que tivessem outras vilas, cidades maiores, e com diferentes estéticas e culturas (como é costume ter nos jogos principais da franquia), assim como um desfecho final da campanha do protagonista voltando a região de Sinnoh no futuro.
    Enfim, com tudo isso, Pokemon Legends: Arceus é uma experiência maravilhosa, e trata da relação entre pessoas e pokemon de uma forma mais intimista e surpresa do que fomos acostumados a ver nos jogos anteriores da franquia, então eu não poderia dar uma avaliação menos digna do que um 9/10 pra esse jogo.    … Expand
  90. JustAGameGuy
    May 14, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Easily the BEST POKÉMON EXPERIENCE since Black and White 2. One of the best stories known to the series, extremely fun gameplay, what’s not to love!?


    Pokémon Legends: Arceus is home to by far one of - if not THE hardest final bosses in the series. An incredibly tough 6 Vs 8 showdown, only available after catching several legendaries. The main issue with Legends Arceus is that once you complete the post-Game storyline, catch everything, and fight Arceus, there’s very little to do besides start a new file and shiny hunt.    … Expand
  91. RatingRating
    May 28, 2023
    10
    This game is a 10. It switches up the formula of battling gyms to battling giant Pokemon. These were basically the Alolan Totem Pokemon done right. It also had a better post story than any other game. Also the only game where I did not immediately recognize the villain. I seriously thought that Volo was nice until he started saying weird stuff. The game even feels more open-world thanThis game is a 10. It switches up the formula of battling gyms to battling giant Pokemon. These were basically the Alolan Totem Pokemon done right. It also had a better post story than any other game. Also the only game where I did not immediately recognize the villain. I seriously thought that Volo was nice until he started saying weird stuff. The game even feels more open-world than Scarlet and Violet at some points. Specifically when you ride the Pokemon.… Expand
  92. tju360
    Jun 4, 2023
    10
    Not sure if I was gonna like this, especially being a diehard Pokémon fan since the late 90’s. However, this is one of the best games in the series. The story keeps you hooked, the open world is amazing. Was really surprised at how much I liked. Definitely a must play for all Pokémon lovers.
  93. PeterPP
    Jun 7, 2023
    10
    Fantastic game and a formula somthing i would like to see more of in the future.
  94. Dudeoninternet
    Jun 7, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this unique game different timeline great frenzied Pokémon and spoiler alert the Arceus battle at the end is super intense but it is still fun… Expand
  95. sideshownate
    Aug 13, 2023
    8
    This is a bold and fun new title in the mainline pokemon series that I can not wait to be more of. Hopefully in different regions
  96. TTTE
    Aug 29, 2023
    8
    This is the only pokemon game that I have enjoyed for some time and while the gameplay is very refreshing and new, the graphics still look like its from a ps2 at best.
  97. GandhiLover
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    As a long time Pokemon fan I've waited for this game for such a long time. Actually seeing Pokemon in the wild, being able to interact with them in various ways, watching their behavior,... This is what the future of Pokemon should look like, an open world full of Pokemon and tons of ways to interact with them.
  98. bobisverycool
    Jul 3, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. imo the game was amazing, i loved that the pokemon companie had the courage to take pokemon in another way, the catching feels natural and kept me for hours, i will not lie that this is my favorite pokemon game , even my fav mon is from here, i also found it suprising and was shocked for regional/past forms of the mons which let me down this rabit hole of trying to catch them all.
    the story to was good for a pokemon game, you being from the future and changing the past and the fun easter eggs of old characters having ancestors just made the cherry on top. 10/10 would recommend buy this not scarlet of violet    … Expand
  99. Rab1219
    Jul 3, 2023
    10
    One of the best Pokemon games EVER!!!!!! Absolute masterpiece!!!!! Amazing for Shiny Hunting, too!!
  100. Miusux
    Jul 8, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is simply the best pokemon game I've ever played, a completely different proposal that caught me off guard and changed my view on pokemon, I hope Game Freak continues like this, with really challenging games that deviate from the norm… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 118 Critic Reviews

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