Pokemon Legends: Arceus

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  1. MTGFatalis
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    Great game. Very in depth pokemon experience. Reamly makes you feel like your the pokemon master. Just the visual could use some tuning. Pls fix the water combat and pokeball animation
  2. M3inKampfycouch
    Jan 30, 2022
    6
    Legends Arceus is an expensive tech demo through and through. Through the past several years in the transition from 2D sprite work to 3D models GameFreak's made the risky move of turning Pokemon into a console title. With that shift has come a noticeable drop in quality, particularly in the department which manages the compatibility between titles. Sword and Shield had a reduced PokedexLegends Arceus is an expensive tech demo through and through. Through the past several years in the transition from 2D sprite work to 3D models GameFreak's made the risky move of turning Pokemon into a console title. With that shift has come a noticeable drop in quality, particularly in the department which manages the compatibility between titles. Sword and Shield had a reduced Pokedex and rather sparse content and Legend's Arceus follows suit by delivering a really unique playstyle overshadowed by a game generally devoid of content. The ancient world of Sinnoh is bland and misses a lot of the diverse biomes that typically populate a Pokemon game on top of generally feeling empty as a whole. If you love Pokemon you'll probably still enjoy this game as I did but I can't shake the feeling this game should've released as a free demo with the team dedicating more time to fleshing out the world, the missions and the overall Pokemon experience. I'm not sure if GameFreak is just looking for a cash grab or has just grown plain lazy but Legend's Arceus will hopefully not set a precedent and is just paving the way for a much better game down the road.… Expand
  3. Dom007
    Jan 30, 2022
    4
    Man the graphics in this game are bad. Looks like a ps2 game. The gameplay is not fun.
  4. Rafastc
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    This new concept of pokemon is wonderful. The Monster Hunter-Like style broght a new fresh Air to pokemon franchise. This game has a nice gameplay and a magnific soundtrack.
    I would recomend this game to every pokemo fab
  5. Fmedin01
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    Arceus is the game we’ve all wanted since we were little I’ve been playing for 20 years now and this is a refreshing and exciting take on the franchise.
  6. laloting
    Jan 30, 2022
    1
    es increíble que pusieran este juego a la venta con la baja calidad que tiene tanto en lo visual como en el gameplay, es obvio que lo único que quisieron hacer con este juego es aprovecharse de los fans (increíblemente ciegos) de pokemon
  7. Edubaal
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    Good game, good mechanics, not very good graphics, but you’ll enjoy it anyway
  8. JohnnArmstrong
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    I've never liked Pokemon games. After the tutorial I would always remove the game because I was bored. Technically Pokémon Legend Arceus is my first Pokémon that I have enjoyed in my life. I've played 20 hours and I'm still a long way from the game. It really is an advance to what Pokémon is. The graphics leave a lot to be desired, but that doesn't stop the game from being veryI've never liked Pokemon games. After the tutorial I would always remove the game because I was bored. Technically Pokémon Legend Arceus is my first Pokémon that I have enjoyed in my life. I've played 20 hours and I'm still a long way from the game. It really is an advance to what Pokémon is. The graphics leave a lot to be desired, but that doesn't stop the game from being very entertaining. If you are someone very focused on graphics; do not buy it. But if you are a fan of the games or wanted a change in the Pokémon saga; buy and play this game because I promise you won't be disappointed… Expand
  9. Slimef41
    Jan 30, 2022
    8
    The game is not perfect especially in the graphics but if you do look past the graphics it is one of the best Pokémon games and probably the best game this year. Also stay mad verlisify
  10. RensR
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    Disclaimer: If you care a lot about graphics and not gameplay, this isn’t the game for you. Giving the game a 3 just because the graphics are lacking is shallow.

    I have been playing Pokemon since Diamond and Pearl on the DS, and this is the most fun I’ve had with a Pokemon game since. This is mostly due to the well structured gameplay loop. There are lots of ways you can approach    Disclaimer: If you care a lot about graphics and not gameplay, this isn’t the game for you. Giving the game a 3 just because the graphics are lacking is shallow.

    I have been playing Pokemon since Diamond and Pearl on the DS, and this is the most fun I’ve had with a Pokemon game since. This is mostly due to the well structured gameplay loop. There are lots of ways you can approach battling and catching Pokemon, and this freedom really defines the entire game. Instead of pressing a button to run away from a battle, you can just actually run away. You can move during a battle giving you any perspective you’d like. Once you get past the tutorial, you are free to explore a large area with lots of danger and excitement. Besides that, every mechanic implemented is streamlined to perfection. The gameplay is a much needed and revolutionary step in the Pokemon franchise. The gameplay earned itself a 10/10.

    A valid point of critique is that the graphics are lacking. Don’t get me wrong, there are some moments where the game looked pretty, but overall it’s very very mediocre. The textures are often compared to the Wii era, and let me tell you, they’re not far off. Furthermore, there is the usual pop-in of trees and rocks which isn’t always noticeable, but is very jarring when you do notice it. Luckily the Pokemon themselves do not pop in as heavily, they are usually seen from further away at the expense of a lower frame rate. The pop in has been improved from earlier titles like Pokemon Sword and Shield. Overall the graphics leave a lot to be desired. Though it does add enough to game overall, therefore I rate this department a 6/10.

    I was pleasantly surprised by the sound design in the game, though I didn’t expect anything else from the GameFreak veteran Go Ichinose. The soundscapes in Legends Arceus take the immersion to a new level for the series. The world of Pokemon has never felt more alive. My favorite sounds are those of the player movement. Rolling, sprinting, crouching in the grass, throwing a pokeball. I am a massive fan of this amount of detail. The soundtracks in the game are subtle, and reminds one of Zelda Breath of the Wild. There are some beautiful renditions in there of older soundtracks of the Sinnoh region, one of my favorite being Jubilife Village. The games sound earned itself a 10/10.

    People asked for better animations, and they got it. There are a lot of new animations for the Pokemon themselves, the moves, the NPCs and much more. GameFreak outdid themselves in this department. It’s really the little things that sold me on the animations. Pokemon actually make eye contact, the trainer can be seen showing actual emotions. After a heavy battle, the player often wipes off some sweat. The player can get hit by a Pokemon’s moves and you can see the player retreat a Pokemon to their pokeball. Sure, they’re small things but it’s never seen before in the Pokemon franchise, a recurring theme in Pokemon Legends Arceus. There are some moments where GameFreak could’ve done more, or better said; at least something. The game still fades to black in cutscenes where two characters are supposed to interact with each other, which just comes across as lazy. It’s an easy technique to avoid animating something, and for real time events that’s acceptable. However, we are talking about cutscenes here. GameFreak’s cutscenes are outdated, and it’s sad they didn’t improve them for this game. There are lots of things to love in the animation department, but it’s not perfect. Therefore the animations are a 9/10 for me.

    To conclude, Pokemon Legends Arceus is a game worth your time. Whether you are new to the franchise or a veteran. Everything combined, this game is a 9/10.    … Expand
  11. PurifierUnit
    Jan 30, 2022
    5
    IGN Italy's review is the most accurate critic review of this game. That reviewer understands how to analyze game systems and how they interact with one another, instead of just being mindlessly wowed by an open world with a few genuine improvements to the traditional Pokémon formula. And there really are some improvements. They simply seem to have been made without any considerationIGN Italy's review is the most accurate critic review of this game. That reviewer understands how to analyze game systems and how they interact with one another, instead of just being mindlessly wowed by an open world with a few genuine improvements to the traditional Pokémon formula. And there really are some improvements. They simply seem to have been made without any consideration whatsoever for how they affect the rest of the game.

    Let's start with the good. Non-random, seamless battles are great. Want to get into a fight with a wild Pokémon? Toss out one of your own Pokémon near it and bam, you're in battle. No loading screen, no battle transition effect, just instantly in battle mode, and you're still free to move around at will while the battle is going on -- see it from any angle, even get hit by the attacks if you're careless with where you stand.

    Don't feel like battling? You can catch Pokémon without being in battle now, which is great. Not all of them, mind you, but some of them.

    These are the two main alterations Game Freak made to the traditional formula. They're good ideas. Unfortunately they have some noticeably bad knock-on effects, which it seems Game Freak either didn't notice, or compensated for in rather amateur ways.

    Previous Pokémon games had the luxury of hiding all Pokémon in tall grass, and (outside Sword & Shield) never actually showed them in the wild. This means the presence of the Pokémon is part of the player's suspension of disbelief. They're there and they totally have all the behaviors listed in the Pokédex, but you just never see them. Legends Arceus, on the other hand, shows the Pokémon in the wild. And they just...stand there and wander around a bit. They don't live in the world. They have no homes, they have no behaviors, they don't interact with one another -- they simply exist and wait to be caught or fought. This, much more than the obvious visual-fidelity issues, makes the world feel lifeless and oddly empty.

    Out-of-battle catching speeds up the game to an insane extent. If you could catch everything without fighting it, the game would be over extremely quickly, and Game Freak needed to not let that happen because of the large number of people out there who equate Time Spent with Money Value. It seems Game Freak has implemented two "solutions" in order to prevent the game's runtime from being drastically shortened.

    First, Pokémon fall into three categories: friendly, skittish, and aggressive. Friendly Pokémon can be caught out of battle with no special requirements; just throw a ball. Skittish Pokémon can be caught out of battle, as long as they don't see you first (they'll run away). Aggressive Pokémon cannot be caught outside battle whatsoever, and must be fought and captured in the traditional manner. Game Freak has made MOST Pokémon aggressive. They made a super convenient change to the formula and then set things up to force you through the traditional formula anyway, for the most part.

    Secondly and far more damningly, the Pokédex requires multiple catches, multiple victorious battles, multiple observations of Pokémon move use, and other checklist items such as "catch without being seen", before a dex entry for a specific Pokémon will be "complete". There really is no reason or justification provided for what amounts to repetitious busywork; it seems obvious that this is another "solution" to the problem of "we made playing the game faster and more convenient, but we need to keep them playing for roughly the same amount of time as before". Catching is faster now? Require a lot more catches instead of just the traditional one-and-done. Battling is controllable now, and not at all randomized? Require a specific number of battles for each Pokémon so the player HAS to fight them multiple times anyway. And worse, virtually everything in the game revolves around dex completion, which never gets any more interesting or complex over time. Sidequests ask for complete dex entries outright, or for things you do to complete dex entries. The main quest also requires dex entries. It's a one-note game loop.

    Game Freak could have done much more interesting things with its good core changes. Make the Pokémon appear to really live in the world. Require the player to observe and record their behaviors: what they eat, where they live. Use the Switch as if it is the dex itself (similar to how BotW treated the tablet as an actual in-game device), and permit the player to directly record dex info, perhaps with fill-in-the-blank fields and a selection of pre-written answer options. In a game where the dex is so central, interesting things to do with the dex seem like a no-brainer. Unfortunately Game Freak settled for "just make them do the usual stuff, but way more". The end result is a decidedly repetitive, lackluster game. I hope Game Freak figures out where it went wrong here, as it really isn't hard to see the holes.    … Expand
  12. Bach2Zach
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    By far one of the most enjoyable Pokémon games I’ve played, going all the way back to Red and Blue. I do miss having a lot of trainer battles, however, the new mechanics introduced in the game and the story have made the game very enjoyable. I hope they can continue off of this game and make more with the new features that were introduced.
  13. Purplefoglight
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    This is, by far, the greatest Pokémon game ever made. I really hope they continue the trend of doing corresponding Legends games for each existing generation.
  14. Osterzone
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    If you growth playing pokemon you will like it so much. Don't pay attention on the comments of the haters. Graphics are not so important here.
  15. Racsoul
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    Here we have a very good game with the twist of a gameplay we've been waiting for. World is interesting and progressive with the story but also gives you enough freedom to do as you please. Very recommendable.
  16. BuffMantis
    Jan 30, 2022
    2
    Low effort slop from the highest grossing franchise in the world. Plays and looks like a unity asset flip
  17. Rengoku
    Jan 30, 2022
    0
    Best Pokemon ever without any doubts.
    - It's beautiful graphics almost made me cry.
    - The "open-world" looks so full of life, incredible detailed, textures made with love.. Lots of Pokemon having interesting interactions between them. - Story and mechanics are the best of the franchise so far. - So many things to do. Catch the same Pokemon again, again and again. And craft. - So many    Best Pokemon ever without any doubts.
    - It's beautiful graphics almost made me cry.
    - The "open-world" looks so full of life, incredible detailed, textures made with love.. Lots of Pokemon having interesting interactions between them.
    - Story and mechanics are the best of the franchise so far.
    - So many things to do. Catch the same Pokemon again, again and again. And craft.
    - So many love put into the animations.
    - Very cheap game. Only €60?
    - Etc.

    It's a must buy. No other Pokemon game achieves this perfection.    … Expand
  18. Thilo
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Das Spiel inklusive von den neuen Fängen überzeugt…nur die Grafik ist schlecht…die Pokemon Animation sind mega und es macht spaß die Höhlen und weiten Wiesen zu erkunden… Expand
  19. Holden89
    Jan 30, 2022
    7
    Pokemon Legends: Arceus is a bold new step by Nintendo and Gamefreak that would have been outstanding several years ago. PLA does a great job of making you feel like you truly exist in the Pokemon world and does a good job immersing the player through all of the new mechanics it presents.

    Catching new Pokemon is more dynamic than it has ever been before. You can choose the old route:    Pokemon Legends: Arceus is a bold new step by Nintendo and Gamefreak that would have been outstanding several years ago. PLA does a great job of making you feel like you truly exist in the Pokemon world and does a good job immersing the player through all of the new mechanics it presents.

    Catching new Pokemon is more dynamic than it has ever been before. You can choose the old route: start a battle, weaken the enemy, then attempt to catch them, or you can utilize the open world and items you have at your disposal to distract, feed, or even stun them and simply throw the ball. It is even possible to use this method to catch "Alpha" pokemon unaware and capture them without need of a battle.

    There is an all new crafting system as well. While it is quite simplistic it does get the job done. I found myself going out into the wild simply to gather materials for crafting. Action to reward. Basic. Good job. The game also goes a solid job offering newer, more powerful items as you progress to make it seem like you're actually improving as a member of the survey corps.

    Story wise, it's what you'd expect from a Pokemon game. Solid enough, keeps your attention for the most part, but nothing remarkable. There's no "wow" moment in the story nor are there any moments that elicit much of an emotional response. Towards the end I was skipping dialogue because I just wanted to "play the game".

    The battles themselves are largely the same. The ability to run around was interesting for the first couple of battles but after that I forgot you even could and stopped doing it altogether. There's no real reason to move around outside of seeing different angles. Pokemon don't randomly target the player character in battle and as long as you don't stand directly between the Pokemon fighting you're safe from harm. Some status conditions did get updated which felt long overdue.

    Now, the bad...

    The game looks terrible. The game runs terribly. Unacceptably awful for a full fledged console game in 2022. Jagged edges, frame pacing, models popping in and out of existence, and several graphical glitches plague the game and severely hurt the score. It is either time for Gamefreak to find a new game engine or for Nintendo to find a new developer. This does not cut it. To be clear, I like the art style they tried for. It could have been a very aesthetically pleasing appearance but it just isn't. It is ugly and is very poorly optimized. The retail price of $60 does not reflect the amount of polish put into this game. Very disappointing presentation for Pokemon on the Switch. Again.

    All in all, I greatly enjoyed my experience and will likely playthrough the game several times. I know in this world of hyperbole and dramatics a 7 seems like a low score. It's not. This was a fantastic step in the right direction. Ball is in their court to improve upon it.    … Expand
  20. Aurawhisperer
    Jan 30, 2022
    6
    The game is promising, but not really worth a full $60. The graphics are poorly optimized still - Sword & Shield actually looks better. No promising change on the battle system with exception of you as the trainer moving around - thus, taking out the multiplayer was completely unnecessary. Dumbed down to 242 pokes in the region, which may upset alot of other trainers. Catching mechanicThe game is promising, but not really worth a full $60. The graphics are poorly optimized still - Sword & Shield actually looks better. No promising change on the battle system with exception of you as the trainer moving around - thus, taking out the multiplayer was completely unnecessary. Dumbed down to 242 pokes in the region, which may upset alot of other trainers. Catching mechanic lacks potential - cut the middle man between traditional & Lets Go. Stealth mechanic is poor - better off just catching on foot or battle. Story is an average Pokemon story, with minor grim tales. Abilities & Natures no longer a thing, but EVs/IVs are still in the game despite no competitive battles.… Expand
  21. Tuffturtle
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    This is format I'd like to see for future Pokemon games, freedom to explore, no tedious walking through grass and constantly encountering Pokemon. The effort point system is miles ahead of the old system, changing moves on the fly in the menu is amazing. The only downside is that it can be hard to see some Pokemon from a distance. Also moving forward we should go into a more voice actedThis is format I'd like to see for future Pokemon games, freedom to explore, no tedious walking through grass and constantly encountering Pokemon. The effort point system is miles ahead of the old system, changing moves on the fly in the menu is amazing. The only downside is that it can be hard to see some Pokemon from a distance. Also moving forward we should go into a more voice acted approach for these games because it can seem a bit quiet.… Expand
  22. PeterZander
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    Pokémon Legends Arceus is the greatest surprise for me in the last years of playing Pokémon. I expected a game with small content, horrible graphics and a middle quality-gameplay. What i got was a lot of content, graphics that are okay and a gameplay that has a higher quality than i could dream of. I really hope that we'll get a second part in a few years, because i didn't feel such a joyPokémon Legends Arceus is the greatest surprise for me in the last years of playing Pokémon. I expected a game with small content, horrible graphics and a middle quality-gameplay. What i got was a lot of content, graphics that are okay and a gameplay that has a higher quality than i could dream of. I really hope that we'll get a second part in a few years, because i didn't feel such a joy while playing pokémon for at least the last ten years.… Expand
  23. CasualG1
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    A breath of fresh air for the franchise, and by far the best Switch pokemon game.
  24. smogg1975
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    A perfect example of Pokémon and it’s what I wanted after seeing the first episode of the anime. Even with the technical limitations of the Switch it expands the series in a great new direction and sets a roadmap for the future.
  25. itsRindo
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    This is a pretty great game honestly. After the cute but shallow Let's Go games and the AWFUL Sword/Shield games this is very refreshing. It has a very addicting gameplay loop, everything is fast and snappy and besides the first hour the game lets you play pretty freely. Graphical issues aside (mostly in docked mode, handheld looks pretty good) I fully recommend buying this if you're anThis is a pretty great game honestly. After the cute but shallow Let's Go games and the AWFUL Sword/Shield games this is very refreshing. It has a very addicting gameplay loop, everything is fast and snappy and besides the first hour the game lets you play pretty freely. Graphical issues aside (mostly in docked mode, handheld looks pretty good) I fully recommend buying this if you're an old Pokemon fan that fell out of all with the recent games.… Expand
  26. roychen
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    I enjoyed it very much, I love all the changes they made to this new Pokemon game. Best Pokemon game in the last ten years!
  27. Forketta95
    Jan 30, 2022
    5
    A solid baseline for the future, but the game lacks of some fundamentals features. The story and the graphics are really terrible, but overall the game is funny. For a future chapter, with several improvement, I could think to give a better score, but as today the game is still under the 6
  28. Xroud
    Jan 30, 2022
    4
    It's an ok pokemon game, but it's not a good game. The world feels empty, graphics are outdated and pretty inconsistent, the story and characters are weak even for a pokemon game and once the novelty wears off the gameplay loop is really repetitive. This game really needed more time in development to create a world worth exploring and to refine all the new ideas, but right now this feelsIt's an ok pokemon game, but it's not a good game. The world feels empty, graphics are outdated and pretty inconsistent, the story and characters are weak even for a pokemon game and once the novelty wears off the gameplay loop is really repetitive. This game really needed more time in development to create a world worth exploring and to refine all the new ideas, but right now this feels like a precursor to a great game and definitely not worth the price tag.

    If you enjoyed the games before or have a strong connection to the franchise you'll likely enjoy it and appreciate the changes, but it's probably not winning over new fans. Hoping they actually take the time with the next one and run with the new ideas because it could make for a genuinely amazing game.    … Expand
  29. DeLuigi
    Jan 30, 2022
    0
    I don't recommend it to anyone.
    All nice ideas to renew the brand, but none done well.
  30. jluis859
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    Best game of pokemon by far, this is a great change for franchise, we have to support this type of big changes and not destroy it with ridiculous ratings without non sense.
  31. GitanoUrbano
    Jan 30, 2022
    8
    Una evolucion en la formula de la franquicia, divertido y adictivo, punto mejorable serían los graficos aspirano un nivel como lo visto en monter haunter rise
  32. Mattaj
    Jan 30, 2022
    4
    I was hoping for Pokemon to finally catch up with times but it feels like they only developed a game that should have been released 10 years ago. It even further convinced me that publishers/developers of pokemon games only aim to milk nostalgic players and children who just started their adventure with pokemon. Minimum amount of effort for maximum amount of profits looks like has becameI was hoping for Pokemon to finally catch up with times but it feels like they only developed a game that should have been released 10 years ago. It even further convinced me that publishers/developers of pokemon games only aim to milk nostalgic players and children who just started their adventure with pokemon. Minimum amount of effort for maximum amount of profits looks like has became the motto for a while now. Still, could enjoy bits and pieces but I was falling asleep most of the time.… Expand
  33. Resolutebun
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    I'm glad we finally see some ambition. Graphics drop this game to an 8 or a 9 if you're not a Pokemon fan but I'm giving it a 10 because I want all the next Pokemon games to be as ambitious as this one
  34. Christo8
    Jan 30, 2022
    0
    No me vengan con los imbéciles nintenderos que es un buen juego, son solo unos lamesuelas de nintendo

    Está basura tiene mucho por mejorar además del apartado gráfico, a estas alturas ya es obvio que una switch puede ejecutar gráficos mejores Fans pendejos, empresa multimillonaria cagándola otra vez
  35. scwright
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    Best Pokemon experience I've had since b2w2. I started the series with Yellow so I am ecstatic about this direction
  36. iNuclearSlime
    Jan 30, 2022
    8
    Been playing Pokémon since platinum and been through quite a bit of burn out from the last couple of games so how does legends hold up many will ask. Let’s get the big downside done first the lack of art direction I personally don’t mind lower graphics but this whole experience could of been more stylized like mhst2 or a game I picked up recently to play nino kuni which is a pretty oldBeen playing Pokémon since platinum and been through quite a bit of burn out from the last couple of games so how does legends hold up many will ask. Let’s get the big downside done first the lack of art direction I personally don’t mind lower graphics but this whole experience could of been more stylized like mhst2 or a game I picked up recently to play nino kuni which is a pretty old game it came out on the PlayStation 3 and is on switch but holds up because of it’s art direction. Second issue I’ve had is mostly the no abilities and held items on the Pokémon help differentiate Pokémon from each other in battle and because I like a few layers of complexity specially in turn based JRPGs.

    Now we’re past the bad first can I can say is this is the most fun I’ve ever had catching Pokémon as the game allows you to engage them in a few different ways. Stealth is the first option and the method of my choice getting in the bonus from throwing the ball at their back is very satisfying, you can take the Pokémon head on in battle if you want but most Pokémon will run early game so for those who run start the battle back throwing your Pokémon at them from behind fun the stun. Filling out the dex I thought was gonna be tedious but it’s fun as you gotta engage with a few different aspects of the the game you can catch them to level up your research level of said Pokémon, give them berries, find ones of different weight/size, evolve, defeat them, battle with them to see them perform moves also yes it’ll count if you use them yourself in battle, and stealth catching them can also add to the research levels. Also exploring the open zones finding Pokémon is great specially when you find a rare encounter you didn’t see the first time going through the area. Pro tip heavy balls early game are your friend but you gotta get close but it’s worth specially for catching alpha Pokémon as they give a seed of mastery you can use to master a move back in town to use heavy or agile style with said move, great exp for the team, and a good chunk of money finally money which you’ll need to upgrading your inventory size.

    Onto the story and characters without any spoilers they are pretty good specially by Pokémon standards. As usual Pokémon has very visually striking characters and they have great personalities. Too bad there is no voice acting which feels like the next step for Pokémon to go with their game as I have a tendency to speed read without voice acting and then kinda forget a little what is said after the fact but that’s me. But overall I think the story probably is the best I’ve seen out of Pokémon black and white.

    In conclusion, I believe this game is great with all the ways you can engage with catching and filling your Pokédex. The technical limitations show very heavily but the Pokémon themselves are full of life and personality with how they are animated hopefully in the future these kind of games are allowed more time to bake in oven with a more solid art direction. Story and characters are great but still voice acting feels like it would do wonderfully in a series like this adding to the charming characters. Overall this game is an 8/10 if they continue with this formula for older audiences that’ll be a win    … Expand
  37. Stoin
    Jan 30, 2022
    8
    The game is not perfect by far, for me mainly the graphics are the greatest point of disappointment. If only they would have taken a little longer to polish it out but alas. I can look over it however since I think the game is the best and funniest Pokémon game since the Nintendo DS days. It's also the first game in a long time that I can truly play for hours on end, Day after day.The game is not perfect by far, for me mainly the graphics are the greatest point of disappointment. If only they would have taken a little longer to polish it out but alas. I can look over it however since I think the game is the best and funniest Pokémon game since the Nintendo DS days. It's also the first game in a long time that I can truly play for hours on end, Day after day. Hatching a plan to sneak up to a strong Pokémon you don't really want to fight but still catch and seeing that plan work out is the best thing ever. And even when you fail there is still something to learn from that failure to apply the next time. The AI and wild Pokémon also feel stronger then other games, which for me is a huge plus. Makes you really think about what team you're gonna bring when going into the wild.
    TLTR : even though not perfect still a very fun game and super refreshing for the Pokémon franchise. I'm excited to see what they'll do next with this !    … Expand
  38. Dennis1988
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    Fun 11/10 we all have eyes but gameplay ist still the most important think. And its great! Botw feelings
  39. miguelaceval3
    Jan 30, 2022
    0
    The only way you can like this game is if you have never played another open world game. There are a hundred better open world games with infinitely less budget.
  40. ratoncita_gamer
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    awesome game, i recomend it for all pokemon fans. Innovative game.❣️good job GAME FREAK
  41. Grotesk
    Jan 30, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game took a whole new direction in a different setting. The visuals are much improved and the gameplay is rather addictive! It truly feels like how pokemon should have always been. Exploring and seeing pokemon in the wild!… Expand
  42. Ingentis93
    Jan 30, 2022
    8
    Huge step foreward for pokemon. The semi-open world is a huge improvement for pokemon, but graphics could be better. And the lack of trainer battles is the one point I’m critical of the game, even thought it’s explained by the story. Therefore only 8/10

    Other Positive: + improved fighting systems + elite pokemon + crafting + no need for trading with real people to get pokemon like gengar    Huge step foreward for pokemon. The semi-open world is a huge improvement for pokemon, but graphics could be better. And the lack of trainer battles is the one point I’m critical of the game, even thought it’s explained by the story. Therefore only 8/10

    Other Positive: + improved fighting systems
    + elite pokemon
    + crafting + no need for trading with real people to get pokemon like gengar
    + pokedex system
    + + a lot of potential for upcoming games

    Negative:
    - graphics outdated for 2022
    - lack of trainer battle’s    … Expand
  43. Mscox93
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    All I can say,this game is a breath of fresh air!
  44. Alexcase
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    I am fascinated with how new this title brings. It's been 12 hours now and I can't stop playing. The music and sounds of nature are immersive, the world is wide and fun to explore, you can make your own tools, the story is interesting...

    One of the best Pokemon games in years
  45. VirgoCave
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    Is a solid 8, a great evolution, but im giving it a 10 for the review bombing.
    you mad that we are having fun? uwu.
  46. 2_turnt
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    it was simply awesome! The new mechanics are very fun and very welcomed after 20 years of the same formula! Must buy on the switch!
  47. Rogaldyna
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    To be honest, this isn't the absolute best game ever. However I don't put it too far away from the best ever. It certainly shakes up core aspects of what a pokemon game can be, but even doing so you still feel it is definitely a pokemon game. If you liked the ability to catch pokemon without fighting them like in let's go pikachu and Let's go eevee, you woll love this game. I will sayTo be honest, this isn't the absolute best game ever. However I don't put it too far away from the best ever. It certainly shakes up core aspects of what a pokemon game can be, but even doing so you still feel it is definitely a pokemon game. If you liked the ability to catch pokemon without fighting them like in let's go pikachu and Let's go eevee, you woll love this game. I will say best game from pokemon since coming over to switch.… Expand
  48. kira_liebert
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    Pokemon legends Arceus is truly an amazing game. He has some fantastic mechanics, it's the closest we ever got to the dream Pokemon game and definitely a step forward to the franchise. Obviously, It's not a perfect game, the graphics are just awful and there fps is inconsistent. But the game is fun in so many ways that the flaws are just secondary.
  49. wildernes054
    Jan 30, 2022
    8
    One of the best Pokémon since the beginning. It's been a long time since I had fun capturing Pokémon and seeing new one when I'm exploring the map. Graphic wise they could have been better but since it's a first open world for them I was ok with it. Hope in the future they continue to make game like this one and they upgrade the graphic.
  50. Toni17X
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    Es justo lo que necesitaba la franquicia, espero que estas bases consoliden el futuro de Pokémon porque es la dirección correcta.
  51. Luisss_22
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    Me parece que este juego es el rumbo que tiene que llevar la saga, que tiene sus fallos? Si. Bastantes. Que se ve mal? También, es horrible Pero sin duda es el mejor juego de pokémon desde blanco y negro y hace muchas cosas bien
  52. adrii9715
    Jan 30, 2022
    3
    Pokemon Legends: Arceus is a failed experiment BUT a solid and promising begining for a new era of the franchise.
    Let's start with the good things:
    - The new set-up teams mechanic is pretty good in a way that the movesets are changeable all the time which gives you the oportunity to prepare difficult combats. Note: There are not difficult combats, but for the future is WAY beyond    Pokemon Legends: Arceus is a failed experiment BUT a solid and promising begining for a new era of the franchise.
    Let's start with the good things:
    - The new set-up teams mechanic is pretty good in a way that the movesets are changeable all the time which gives you the oportunity to prepare difficult combats. Note: There are not difficult combats, but for the future is WAY beyond interesting.
    - I like the idea of introducing new types of attacks (strong and agile).
    - The concept of the pokemon missions is addictive, making the game more enjoyable trying to complete the tasks of your favorite pokemons.
    - Capturing is not my favorite mechanic, because i rather combat, but it's pretty satisfying and well done.
    Bad things:
    - The story and it's narrative is so dumb in a way that the characters are flattering you because you capture a lvl2 pokemon and they couldn't. I mean, you where there for 5min and you did what they couldn't for their entire life, it's just ridiculous. Another dumb thing is the "Professor" character. How in the hell can be someone a professor if you just can't study the pokemons? what can you teach? Ignoring all of this, the story just feels like an anime issekai type of story, which is not necessary that bad.
    - The game design is so generic, pokemon always had a charismatic look and i don't see nothing about it in this game. The trees, the towns and buildings, etc. just looks like a generic f2p chinese game, I expect more from Pokemon Company. The map looks pretty damn good though. Even the music is generic.
    - The new roster of pokemons from Hisui, despite Arcanine, are way worse designed than their original forms. And Arcanine it's not that he's better, just feels different.
    - No online PVP. The stats from the pokemon are no longer needed, and thats pitty.
    - Let's finish with the more obvious of all of them, the game looks really bad, not only talking about the graphics, which are way below from the standard of the Switch console. I'll not compare it with BOTW (a game lauched 4years ago) but if you do a massive open world, it's important that the ambientation and the world itself works as a hole, in order to get inmersed in it.    … Expand
  53. triogals
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    Ignore negative reviews with 0 ratings. They are made by a handful of miserable people who set out to review bomb this game.
  54. ShyFarmer
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    Hacía años que no disfrutaba así de un juego de pokemon. Tenía dudas con los gráficos, pero es la primera vez que capturar pokemon es emocionante. Cabe destacar la historia, que habla más del mundo pokemon y su mitología. Me lo estoy pasando como nunca!
  55. Dukeis
    Jan 30, 2022
    8
    Visuals and graphic are really bad as always for a pokèmon game and it's right to blame gamefreak for this, the main storyline it's a bit lame but doable, once you get used to the graphic style (especially in the first zone) and to the Pokémon flying at 3 fps in the distance, you will start to get captured by the game and really enjoy the fresh innovations and the new type of gameplay.
  56. Khal_P
    Jan 30, 2022
    5
    Gameplay is boring, you just throw your pokeballs to the pokemon and that's it. The bosses are just orrible, the graphics even worse
  57. freekalroy
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    This is the most interesting game. The graphic is very good and theres are funny asdfk;
  58. Tveraarie
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    Its a refreshing pokemon game that feels so much fun! The mechanics are so good and catching all pokemons has become so much immersive than ever before! Hope the series will continue this open world feel.
  59. MineTheAncient
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    graphics dont make a game. people expect to much. people call themselves pokemon fans but cant see the potential leaking out of this game for the future. great game it takes the best of lets go parts and the main series game and throws them together in an exciting way. ive put 20 hours into the game so far and stilll get excited everytime i see a new pokemon. the distortion rifts add a fungraphics dont make a game. people expect to much. people call themselves pokemon fans but cant see the potential leaking out of this game for the future. great game it takes the best of lets go parts and the main series game and throws them together in an exciting way. ive put 20 hours into the game so far and stilll get excited everytime i see a new pokemon. the distortion rifts add a fun way to get rare items and pokemon that make sense to the story as well as gameplay. the dodge machanic is also a feature that works well from the story letting you know that the world is dangerous and we dont know much about it. Music is great. Gameplay great. Story is great 10/10 game imo great changes for future titles in this… Expand
  60. Sarvik
    Jan 30, 2022
    5
    Únicamente algunas mecánicas nuevas salvan el juego. Gráficamente malo, narrativamente peor y una jugabilidad excesivamente repetitiva hacen que lo que podría haber sido el gran inicio de una nueva etapa en Pokémon quede en tan solo un juego mediocre.

    Malo: gráficos, narrativa, demasiado repetitivo, poco cariño de los desarrolladores por la IP. Bueno: la nueva Pokedex, el sistema de    Únicamente algunas mecánicas nuevas salvan el juego. Gráficamente malo, narrativamente peor y una jugabilidad excesivamente repetitiva hacen que lo que podría haber sido el gran inicio de una nueva etapa en Pokémon quede en tan solo un juego mediocre.

    Malo: gráficos, narrativa, demasiado repetitivo, poco cariño de los desarrolladores por la IP.

    Bueno: la nueva Pokedex, el sistema de creación de items y la recolección de recursos.    … Expand
  61. L0yaal
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    Most fun i had in a while with a pokemon game. The new mechanics are really cool and it really feels like you are a part of the game. Huge step in the right direction and im so excited to see what they will bring in the future.
  62. MrDreibus
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    Ha mejorado bastante es un cambio que necesitaba pokemon y aunque su calidad grafica no es excelente, lo compensa con todo lo demas, muy buen juego.

    Algo raro al principio pero es logico despues de tantos años jugando a un juego de pokemon y ahora cambiar a este. Pero te acostumbras rápido
  63. Hyoren
    Jan 30, 2022
    5
    Here me out, I love Pokémon, I’ve been playing for over 20 years, all the mainline games.

    But I have to be honest and objective to myself. I’ve been playing, and playing, and playing, for 15 hours. Is it a bad game? Not at all, but I don’t think it’s good either. My main complaint is battles, they are completely ruined, the system is just all over the place, there’s absolutely no    Here me out, I love Pokémon, I’ve been playing for over 20 years, all the mainline games.

    But I have to be honest and objective to myself. I’ve been playing, and playing, and playing, for 15 hours. Is it a bad game? Not at all, but I don’t think it’s good either. My main complaint is battles, they are completely ruined, the system is just all over the place, there’s absolutely no balance, I hate the new “styles”, I never use them. Pokémon in battle attack you twice something just because (NO styles used), sometimes even 3 times, abilities would help with battles but they don’t exist etc. I just feel like battles are a complete mess.

    And that’s wild Pokémon battles, because proper battles with trainers don’t exist (you have some battles every 10 years with a trainer who uses 1 freaking Pokémon, 1!)

    The areas are “too big” imo. It’s not a bad thing, but it’s extremely confusing and sometimes annoying and I lose interest on exploring because everything is the same but with a different Pokémon walking around. I know some people love massive open areas, but it’s not my cup of tea, I like something more in the middle.

    The crafting is annoying, way worse is the satchel limit, that you have to pay a TON of money to get just 1 more spot for an item… wtf.

    I won’t talk about the graphics, we all know they’re not the best, and they didn’t really bother me, for me it was other stuff that was worse than that, as mentioned before.
    There’s way too much talking, nonsense talking, way too much. I find it dumb af you can’t go from one area to the other, you HAVE to go back to the camp every single time, to request to go to the village, and then again request to go to another area. That’s just dumb and a waste of time, can’t believe they pulled this on us.

    You can’t change Pokémon and access to your objects to store them, it is mandatory to go back to the camp (again) to do so, not much qol there… and don’t even get me started on losing a ton of objects when you pass out.
    I absolutely miss BATTLES, real ones. I absolutely miss GYMS, having a more “marked” objective, and go to the Pokémon League etc… some people may like the type of game Legends is, but Pokémon has been always about battles, gyms, the league and being a Pokémon master. The best.

    I play when i’m bored, when I stop playing, it takes a lot for me to go back to the game, doesn’t really hook me. I force myself to play to at least finish it (game wasn’t for free).
    I have to say I love the overworld Pokémon and the possibility to see shynies. I like the battling when you just send the Pokémon and that’s it, it’s very quick and I appreciate that.
    I personally hope this is just the typical spin off game, it hurts to admit I had way more fun with Sword and Shield. I hope Gen 9 takes the good mechanics about this game like the overworld pokemon, quick in and out battles etc, but it’s more focused on the typical gyms etc… and not so massive areas.

    Is is the “best Pokémon game everrrr!” as some people say? Hell no! It’s not even the main essence of the franchise. It’s not bad, but not the best either (at least not for me, give me back my competitive battles and gyms).

    I would give it a 5/10.    … Expand
  64. Just_Critical
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    this pokemon game is better then the last like 4 games (not including ultra sun and moon as that games post game and improvements made it a better game in my opinion) this game is in my opinion really fun for me this game is a 9 but for others i can see it being a 7 to 8 but if you like pokemon or want to get into it or back into it i recommend this game the graphics are bad yeah but arentthis pokemon game is better then the last like 4 games (not including ultra sun and moon as that games post game and improvements made it a better game in my opinion) this game is in my opinion really fun for me this game is a 9 but for others i can see it being a 7 to 8 but if you like pokemon or want to get into it or back into it i recommend this game the graphics are bad yeah but arent even that important nor will it take from your experience of this game its really addicting and definately worth playing… Expand
  65. ManoJack
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    The best pokemon game i've ever played.
    That game is what pokemon franchise needed since the begining.
    Of course, the graphics is horrible, but game freak, i think, left the comfort area for the first time
  66. ponferap78
    Jan 30, 2022
    5
    Lento, repetitivo,aburridisimo y con un apartado técnico qué es una auténtica vergüenza en pleno 3022
  67. Sonic5202
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    Best pokemon ever
    history 10/10
    gameplay 10/10
    OST 10/10
    art/graphycs 7/10
    +1 for funny
  68. rxe1224
    Jan 30, 2022
    8
    I'm 10 hours in and look forward to this game. I was quite disappointed in my first few hours of the game (minus the opening dialogue, which gave me goosebumps). What i saw was an under baked game, with Pokémon sprites fluctuating in quality (depending on where you were standing) & a complete Zelda BOTW rip off with less charm.

    However, once you get past the slow start & inconsistent    I'm 10 hours in and look forward to this game. I was quite disappointed in my first few hours of the game (minus the opening dialogue, which gave me goosebumps). What i saw was an under baked game, with Pokémon sprites fluctuating in quality (depending on where you were standing) & a complete Zelda BOTW rip off with less charm.

    However, once you get past the slow start & inconsistent graphics, the game starts to pick up. As your team gets stronger, you're able to do more & less likely to get destroyed in the wild. You can backtrack to see what you've missed previously.

    Once you get used to the mechanics & know how to navigate around it's actually pretty fun. There are plenty of side quests it's actually a bit annoying & overwhelming because you'll see 10 trillion people asking you to do things in the village.

    After **** on the game a bit, I do want to say there are some moments in the game that are really beautiful, e.g. the theme piano music starting as you're undetected in the grass & about to throw a pokeball at a Kadabra (lol). Also the combat is pretty good & quite visually appealing, although it's a bit derpy that you can run into the middle of the battle. Anyways, all things considered, the game has definitely grown on me & it can actually be a bit addictive

    Anyways, after my quick review, I would say don't take my opinion for it, try it yourself & make your own mind up.    … Expand
  69. Nezziak
    Jan 30, 2022
    1
    One Point for the Try

    As we know Pokémon, the game is full of handholding at the beginning, who thought that sun and moon has a long tutorial, hasn't played this, after an Hour you can finally play without getting interrupted by every 5 seconds. Then you encounter the endless loop of Gameplay, which is catching, catching , catching.. do these and with luck it was the right exemplary you    One Point for the Try

    As we know Pokémon, the game is full of handholding at the beginning, who thought that sun and moon has a long tutorial, hasn't played this, after an Hour you can finally play without getting interrupted by every 5 seconds. Then you encounter the endless loop of Gameplay, which is catching, catching , catching.. do these and with luck it was the right exemplary you needed and you can continue to the next area of the game. It's a drawing after numbers, and you walk from one marker to the next. If that's fun for you, cool. We not talking about the graphics even, that deserved a 0. So yeah, story sucks as it making no sense, they got electric lights and phones even tho it plays hundreds of years ago,the plot is stupid, the gameplay is boring, and the graphics is worse than a 2005 game. There you got your Game. I'll never buy anything from Gamefreak again.    … Expand
  70. Fran993
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    Le nuove introduzioni open world style di gameplay in un gioco pokemon prendono il sopravvento tale da non farti stancare mai di giocare. Storia avvincente, misteri da scoprire e ottima quantità di contenuti. Questo deve essere il futuro della serie.
  71. SuperRon
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    This is finally the game we should have got a LONG TIME AGO, seamless battle, great world to explore, a bit of freedom in how you want to tackle things, this is for me the first real 3D pokemon game.
    There is some flaw, the pokedex is not that big, the move selection is a bit shortened, and there. is quite a lot of repetition, an lack any form of PVP even casually, but aside from this    This is finally the game we should have got a LONG TIME AGO, seamless battle, great world to explore, a bit of freedom in how you want to tackle things, this is for me the first real 3D pokemon game.
    There is some flaw, the pokedex is not that big, the move selection is a bit shortened, and there. is quite a lot of repetition, an lack any form of PVP even casually, but aside from this this is the best pokemon experience so far    … Expand
  72. gabrieuum
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    It was a very very bold move of Game Freak in changing the entire formula of a succesful franchise like Pokémon. I believe this is just the begining of a new generation of Pokémon games, and I'm so happy to be a part of this. The game is awesome, fun and beautiful. Don't listen to the haters, some are just graphics weebs or people who doesn't like good changes. Enjoy this adventure!!
  73. LargoK
    Jan 30, 2022
    8
    It is obvious that the game is not developed enough as one would like, but in my opinion it is a very good start for a new vision of the franchise in which we can capture the Pokemon in a more realistic world, see the whole surface and also not need loading screens, I hope that from now on the next installments seek to use this formula but improve it notably, since it obviously limps a lotIt is obvious that the game is not developed enough as one would like, but in my opinion it is a very good start for a new vision of the franchise in which we can capture the Pokemon in a more realistic world, see the whole surface and also not need loading screens, I hope that from now on the next installments seek to use this formula but improve it notably, since it obviously limps a lot in the graphics and in the feeling of a living world… Expand
  74. AAR007
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    Game Freak delivered everything shown in the trailer and boss battles are most fun They amazed me 4th one was a bit difficult Expect graphics everything is good And music is Very good it makes me forget about the graphics The game isn't perfect but it's good or I should say One of the best gams in Pokemon
  75. Rmccovin2
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    Game is an 8 but because it is the best of the series it gets a 10 in my book lol.
  76. Daitya
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    El juego me encanta. Pensaba que iba a ser un aburrimiento solo capturar pokemon, pero siento la emoción y los nervios para atrapar al que quería y huir de los pokemon alfas. Me encanta el ambiente, el mundo, los personajes, el crafteo, la nueva pokedex, el sistema de captura... El aspecto gráfico es mejorable, y si llega a estar a la altura del ZBOTW sería un juegazo nunca visto. Pese aEl juego me encanta. Pensaba que iba a ser un aburrimiento solo capturar pokemon, pero siento la emoción y los nervios para atrapar al que quería y huir de los pokemon alfas. Me encanta el ambiente, el mundo, los personajes, el crafteo, la nueva pokedex, el sistema de captura... El aspecto gráfico es mejorable, y si llega a estar a la altura del ZBOTW sería un juegazo nunca visto. Pese a todo esto, el juego es adictivo y te engancha desde el primer momento. No sé como harán los siguientes juegos, pero espero que tengan en cuenta todo lo que han metido en el Arceus y no den un paso atrás.… Expand
  77. leiru
    Jan 29, 2022
    2
    Repetitive mechanics, empty scenarios giving the feeling of a dead space, short draw distance provoking popping and poor graphics that will undermine the overall experience. I cant beleive one of the most profitable IPs ever is not able to pull off a mechanics revamp and move to 3D. Time to say goodbye to GameFreak.
  78. Piligrim380
    Jan 30, 2022
    6
    Nice gameplay, you can see the evolution of the series. But disgusting technical condition and art design.
  79. Nobilis1984
    Jan 30, 2022
    4
    A nice Pokemon game. Is wonderful for milking the brand.
    After all, it looks good, but purely in terms of gameplay, it's all scheme F. Nintendo releases a Pokemon game without really thinking about it. You don't have to be creative anymore because it will be bought anyway.
  80. EmilioND
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    The best Pokémon game in (at least) 10 years. It could have better graphics, but it is an improvement over the past games
  81. jiangyoujiang
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    It's what I imagined Pokemon to be when I was a child playing Gen3 (Emerald, FireRed/LeafGreen). Graphics are not good but they have never been a strength of Pokemon games. Given the limited time to develop this game, Game Freak has done a good job.
  82. peachyorwhat
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    The best pokemon game so far. The world feels immersive, the gameplay is fun and escapes the old formula which was getting stale after every game being near enough a copy paste of the last.
  83. m1stik
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    The game is really fun to play, it's addictive and has a pleasant Japanese vibe. The introduction is pretty long but it's not boring.
    I've never been a fan of Pokemon games but I like this one because it's 3rd person, has cute graphics, and has an interesting grind with quests.
    But the game has its disadvantages. A lot of people complain about graphics; to me, it's just fine and doesn't    The game is really fun to play, it's addictive and has a pleasant Japanese vibe. The introduction is pretty long but it's not boring.
    I've never been a fan of Pokemon games but I like this one because it's 3rd person, has cute graphics, and has an interesting grind with quests.
    But the game has its disadvantages. A lot of people complain about graphics; to me, it's just fine and doesn't disturb my eyes.
    The most awful thing in the game, in my opinion, is audio. Some sounds are way too junky or compressed.    … Expand
  84. Capedan
    Jan 30, 2022
    5
    A good step forward for the brand, but with a ridiculous quality. Gamefreak should leave the technical development of the game to third parties.
  85. Noctstrife
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    The Pokémon game that I wanted since my childhood. It’s so addicting, the game rewards you for everything! I’m loving this game so much.
  86. Blastoff
    Jan 30, 2022
    2
    2 - 3 cool gameplay mechanics but an ugly game, 20 years late, technically infamous, an inconsistent framerate, an empty game, repetitive and boring quests, a badly written scenario and the least good music from the license. It's good to want to renew the license and congratulations for taking the risk but nothing is going well
  87. Stoikil
    Jan 30, 2022
    4
    Por fin han dado el paso, mundo abierto, las batallas contra los animales salvajes son muy rápidas, la recolección es muy rápida y agradable, poder completar entradas de la pokedex de diferentes formas es una buena decisión... Ahora bien, el apartado artístico es un desastre, técnicamente no aguanta, constantes popeos de elementos en un mundo vacío y que no insta a la exploración, el juegoPor fin han dado el paso, mundo abierto, las batallas contra los animales salvajes son muy rápidas, la recolección es muy rápida y agradable, poder completar entradas de la pokedex de diferentes formas es una buena decisión... Ahora bien, el apartado artístico es un desastre, técnicamente no aguanta, constantes popeos de elementos en un mundo vacío y que no insta a la exploración, el juego no te para de llevar de la mano evitándote cualquier sensación de libertad, el lore es un desastre, no se sostiene por ningún lado, en fin... Lo hubiese puesto un 6 pero viendo la cantidad de 10's que tiene me parecería que estoy siendo injusto con la industria, a este juego le faltan 2 años de desarrollo para ser un 8.… Expand
  88. cth323100
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    This game is the best pokemon game, I dont know why peoples hate it, I can promise this is a masterpiece. First at all, everyone said the map is empty and just catch or fight in game play, I agree with the point but the situation only appear at your initial initial period, In initial period the tutorial teach how to explore the without any function such as swimming, climbing and fly whenThis game is the best pokemon game, I dont know why peoples hate it, I can promise this is a masterpiece. First at all, everyone said the map is empty and just catch or fight in game play, I agree with the point but the situation only appear at your initial initial period, In initial period the tutorial teach how to explore the without any function such as swimming, climbing and fly when you got all of it you will very enjoy the pokemon world there is the new fight system, new gameplay style, these good things is all pokemon fans want so this is a best pokemon game , it also mix with breath of the wild style and I very love it. Though, someone said the graphics is worst I have to say pokemon is a videogame and the videogame its mission is funny and make player enjoy. I think game freak has been finish their mission get the great result… Expand
  89. Gold3n
    Jan 30, 2022
    0
    The real problem of this game is not in the graphics (which however is a problem), but the problem lies in the very foundations of the game, passing off as primary missions of the obvious fetch quests (collectible classics in any other game) is pure shame.
    Absolutely absent plot, dialogues without a minimum of logic.
    All in all a ****
  90. Yo1222
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    A really nice game for anyone who has been complaining about these games for the past few generations
  91. Alacazoom
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    It has some problems, sure, but boy is it fantastic. Make all Pokémon games like this from now on please!
  92. DracomStark
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    El cambio que necesitaba esta saga realmente, no disfrutaba tanto de un juego de Pokemon desde por lo menos 10-11 años.
  93. shmayfish
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    If you are someone who does or ever has liked pokemon, you will like this game. If you are someone who literally only cares about graphics, you will not like this game.
  94. Koiru
    Jan 30, 2022
    0
    Sembra un gioco del 2010. Alla pari di Metin2. Ovviamente 60€ sono una follia. Quando costerà quanto un gioco da smartphone (perché a quel livello è, se non meno) allora meriterà di essere acquistato.
  95. Fush
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    The gameplay elements are very fun and interesting in this game and are a big step forward for the series, though the graphics could improve.
  96. Blentz499
    Jan 30, 2022
    7
    A good improvement on the Pokemon formula. The gameplay loop is awesome if you're a completionist like me. The things that are being the score down is this game is either unoptimized on the switch or the switch is not powerful enough for the game. I think a mixture of both are true. There is a lot of pop in and I have seen other games that shouldn't be able to run on the switch be able toA good improvement on the Pokemon formula. The gameplay loop is awesome if you're a completionist like me. The things that are being the score down is this game is either unoptimized on the switch or the switch is not powerful enough for the game. I think a mixture of both are true. There is a lot of pop in and I have seen other games that shouldn't be able to run on the switch be able to run quite well so this is disappointing. The other thing is the small Dex size. 240 Pokemon for a franchise that is right around 100 is too small to reasonably charge 60 bucks.… Expand
  97. Vaishnenth
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    A new world to experience. Love the new features. It's worth my time. I really enjoyed it.
  98. takayun
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    今までとは違った形のポケモンで楽しかった
    ポケモン達が活き活きとそこで暮らしていてそれを眺めるのも楽しい
  99. Sacapof
    Jan 30, 2022
    4
    Points positifs : tentative de renouvellement de la Licence honorable, les zones ouvertes, le crafting, les montures, quelques bonnes idées parmi les quêtes secondaires. La DA est plutôt sympa et a un énorme potentiel (la technique & le vide ne lui font pas honneur)

    Points négatifs : la technique très mauvaise (qualité des texture, clipping, aliasing) et pas du tout à la hauteur de ce    Points positifs : tentative de renouvellement de la Licence honorable, les zones ouvertes, le crafting, les montures, quelques bonnes idées parmi les quêtes secondaires. La DA est plutôt sympa et a un énorme potentiel (la technique & le vide ne lui font pas honneur)

    Points négatifs : la technique très mauvaise (qualité des texture, clipping, aliasing) et pas du tout à la hauteur de ce que devrait proposer une des licences les plus lucratives. Le monde manque cruellement de vie, les Pokemon sont posés là, à attendre qu'on les capture, ce qui ressemble plus à un zoo qu'à des terres sauvages (trop de sentiment de sécurité, et il aurait été appréciable et plus immersif que les Pokemon mènent leur vie, chassent, se battent, se cachent, jouent, ...).    … Expand
  100. Krg3000
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    Excellent game! Visuals do not distract from the incredible gameplay flow. The best story and gameplay loop the series has ever had.
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#41 Best Switch Game of 2022
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#2 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2022

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Metascore
83

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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