Pokemon Legends: Arceus

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3825 Ratings

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  1. Volphied
    Jan 30, 2022
    0
    "Veo esto y me imagino a los ejecutivos de Nintendo riéndose en un despacho porque a pesar de haber sacado un juego CUTRÓN en cuanto a gráficos, jugabilidad e historia lo estarán vendiendo como churros" vi este comentario en rrss y me pareció el más acertado
  2. EdwardBending
    Jan 29, 2022
    0
    As a game and creation of a saga as big as Pokémon that moves millions, it is a great shame. Half done graphics. Half done animations. 3 hours of tutorial. Technical and artistic non-existent. open-world? Gamefreak has done it again and a mediocre game will once again sell a lot to a fandom without criteria.
  3. Akaphoto
    Jan 29, 2022
    0
    Une véritable honte. Le jeu n'est pas finit et mérite encore plusieurs années de développement, sans parler de ces bugs, de ces graphismes vomitif et de son frame rate qui peine à tenir le 30 fps. GameFric ne devrait plus avoir le droit de toucher à cette licence.
  4. Bluery
    Jan 29, 2022
    0
    I understand that Game Freak does not own all the money that the Pokémon trademark makes. I also understand that Nintendo does not have a say in how Game Freak make their games, but I still understand that Breath of the Wild was released four years ago and looks better than Arceus. So the Hardware isnt the Problem. The very game that Arceus is trying to copy for its mechanics andI understand that Game Freak does not own all the money that the Pokémon trademark makes. I also understand that Nintendo does not have a say in how Game Freak make their games, but I still understand that Breath of the Wild was released four years ago and looks better than Arceus. So the Hardware isnt the Problem. The very game that Arceus is trying to copy for its mechanics and open-world is four years older and yet, somehow, looks better plays better more Story more heart more everything and 60 Bucks for this Desaster from Game Freak year after year we have to stop this.… Expand
  5. 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 ****
  6. Imjota
    Jan 29, 2022
    0
    El problema principal no es solo que tanto gráficamente como artísticamente sea malo, además de eso es un juego con bugs, que llega a duras penas a los 20 pfs y que realmente parece inacabado. Si se tratase de un early access y no costase 60 euros podría estar bien ya que tiene buenas ideas pero mal ejecutadas.
  7. PkmnFan
    Jan 29, 2022
    0
    Absolutely embarrassing. Both technically and on gameplay level, there may absolutely be some player who can like it, but if this game didn't have the name "Pokemon" it would be blasted away with a lot of 4-5.
  8. gabids00
    Jan 29, 2022
    0
    By far worst pokemon game i have ever played , people complained about sword and shield and now praise this ??? Completly discusting ...
  9. gabrields2000
    Jan 29, 2022
    0
    I think it is safe to say that the Pokemon games Fan base has become a cult of sorts at this point.
    Realising a game in this state and getting praise by it is downright disgusting. Dont get scammed for this game , this is a beta test for what could be somenthing way more polished.
    Dont get surprised if it takes another 10 years for something actually worth while to get release ...    I think it is safe to say that the Pokemon games Fan base has become a cult of sorts at this point.
    Realising a game in this state and getting praise by it is downright disgusting. Dont get scammed for this game , this is a beta test for what could be somenthing way more polished.

    Dont get surprised if it takes another 10 years for something actually worth while to get release ... thant you pokemon fan base.    … Expand
  10. SecondClassClow
    Jan 29, 2022
    0
    It feels like a step in the right direction, and I appreciate the idea to change the formula up, but my god what a disaster of a rushed game. Repetetive mediorce gameplay, embarassing visuals, with no saving grace. All the positive reviews have to be paid off, no one in their right mind could possibly enjoy this game. It feels like a tech demo from 2003. It's NOT a complete game.
  11. PokeReviewer
    Jan 29, 2022
    0
    A very poor game. Pokemon Legends: Arceus breaks the traditional Pokemon formula that we all know and love. The game feels very empty, with almost no extra content. A big disappointment overall.
  12. papermon_1
    Jan 29, 2022
    0
    the graphics are sh1t

    the rest would be good?
    Legends Arceus, as just a game without its franchise, would definitely be mediocre. It is a collect-a-thon with some QoL elements, a serviceable plot, subpar graphics, and a musical score which, while charming , is a bit too subtle in the overworld. The fact that it has a full game price tag would definitely turn some people away.
  13. Jsvr
    Jan 29, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is not an open-world, nor is it a new attempt. Many Pokemon fans are trying to overestimate the game, saying it has made a new attempt "for Pokemon." But I can't give high scores to these games just because Pokemon comes out.… Expand
  14. Mylords
    Jan 29, 2022
    0
    Los graficos penosos, juego de dinamica muy lenta en el sentido que demasiado texto para poca jugabilidad. Y para mi opinion ha perdido la esencia de pokemon. Me esperaba un mundo pokemon como los demas juegos pero en mundo abierto y mas actual. No que siempre quieren empezar en llevarnos a epocas antiguas cuando lo que queremos es algo moderno. Bueno para mi ha sido una decepcion.
  15. blackwitte
    Jan 29, 2022
    0
    Sinceramente lo peros que he visto, ,mejora un poco en mecánicas.. pero nada mas gráficamente lo peor solo buscan sacar dinero y da mucha pena.
  16. Saul_Blue
    Jan 29, 2022
    0
    Una vergüenza para haberlo sacado una compañía multimillonaria como Game Freak. Modelados pésimos, paleta de colores horrible, mundo vacío y repetitivo, combates vs bosses que dan ganas de llorar. La excusa de que está hecho así porque la Switch no da para más, os recuerdo la existencia del Zelda Bote. En resumen parece una pre Alpha de un juego indie, no me creo que hayan trabajado enUna vergüenza para haberlo sacado una compañía multimillonaria como Game Freak. Modelados pésimos, paleta de colores horrible, mundo vacío y repetitivo, combates vs bosses que dan ganas de llorar. La excusa de que está hecho así porque la Switch no da para más, os recuerdo la existencia del Zelda Bote. En resumen parece una pre Alpha de un juego indie, no me creo que hayan trabajado en este proyecto más de 5 personas, todo está hecho con desgana, y encima de no haber ni profundidad en el mapeado, ni distancia de visión, que te popean los árboles y Pokémons a 10 metros, suerte encontrando una zona que no vaya a 15 FPS. Si no eres un Fanboy de Pokémon con 2 dedos de frente defendiendo lo indefendible, es imposible darle ni un aprobado a esta estafa… Expand
  17. NakedSamusAran
    Jan 31, 2022
    0
    Huge Pokemon Fan here.

    In my opinion this game is one of the worst Pokemon games of all time.
    I like the fact that they finally tried out something new, but Game Freak has failed.
    The music is lame and boring.
    The graphics are from 2004 (Botw is from 2015 and looks thousand times better).
    The world is empty and very generic, some places are just copy-pasted.
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. DeLuigi
    Jan 30, 2022
    0
    I don't recommend it to anyone.
    All nice ideas to renew the brand, but none done well.
  22. Benjih12345
    Jan 30, 2022
    0
    Tragic graphics, janky gameplay, poor story, boring repetitive quests, awful effort at a open world game
  23. PokeReview
    Jan 30, 2022
    0
    This may be the most disappointing Pokemon game ever. The graphics suck. The entire overworld feels empty. No towns, no cities, no Gyms, no Elite 4, no Champion, no extra content like Contests, Secret Bases or anything similar, very very few trainer battles. I don't know what they were thinking.
  24. BlueforceBV
    Jan 30, 2022
    0
    A basic and worse copy of attack on Titan mixed with Monster Hunters.

    Game should be free to Play with these graphics and this story telling.

    It's monster hunters but it cost 60 euro, and is way less fun, worse graphics and no entertaining mechanics.
    Please save your money and go download a fan made version of pokemon, those actually have some story and fun to it
  25. BakedWafflez
    Jan 30, 2022
    0
    Very disappointed in this game, this was the first game I bought on release day in over 5 years and was really excited about it for months ahead of time. After about 15 hours I’ve put the game away and have no real desire to pick it up again. It is super repetitive and doesn’t even feel like a Pokémon game. I’ve had a total of 10 battles against other trainers at most and they all had likeVery disappointed in this game, this was the first game I bought on release day in over 5 years and was really excited about it for months ahead of time. After about 15 hours I’ve put the game away and have no real desire to pick it up again. It is super repetitive and doesn’t even feel like a Pokémon game. I’ve had a total of 10 battles against other trainers at most and they all had like 1 Pokémon each. To me Pokémon has always been about creating a good team, leveling them up and battling against others. Without the battling aspect I feel like there is no point to the game. I don’t even remember what Pokémon I have in my party because im not even creating a battle team, I just hold on to them and complete various research tasks, level them up to evolve, complete more research tasks and then cycle through other Pokémon. It’s a shame to because this game introduced some wonderful battle mechanics like strong vs agile moves, the ability to switch out your move set outside of battles and then takes battles away and makes this a game all about catching Pokémon. Might as well be Pokémon snap, I’m very disappointed I spent money on this game, I was already getting nervous because of the time period it’s in and being told there are no gyms or Pokémon league but didn’t think they would eliminate the core of what is a Pokémon game and that’s creating a team and battling against other teams. I should have waited and passed on this, probably won’t even finish this, only reason I might is because I hate leaving games unfinished but frankly my time is way better spent with Sw/Sh or BDSP until gen 9 comes out.… Expand
  26. GhuttoAlt
    Jan 30, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As long the developer doesn't suffer a huge sales failure, they will continue to develop mediocre games. Do not support Game Freak. Pokémon fans deserve more.… Expand
  27. pikatsu
    Jan 30, 2022
    0
    the same disappointment as every year, very low quality and ugly graphics, repetitive gameplay the same as always
  28. Lukas10
    Jan 31, 2022
    0
    Good idea for a game but horrible execution. Game is just boring for the most part and story make no sense.
  29. Bottons
    Jan 31, 2022
    0
    Technically a ps2 game, also a flat world that doesn’t have a soul, Pokémon are png that walk completely random and also doesn’t interact with them. They are in strage habitats like Hauter in the snow habitat or other stupid things. Probably Game Freak should get helped because this game is completely garbage.
  30. SnoLight
    Jan 31, 2022
    0
    Im not gonna lie this Pokémon game looks really bad the graphics are horrible, But i over looked all of that because this is the most fun iv had playing a Pokémon game in a while. This is a amazing step in the right direction and the story is pretty interesting so far its something different, im no longer a 10 yr old going on the same journey im a teenager who is in a new world. Is it theIm not gonna lie this Pokémon game looks really bad the graphics are horrible, But i over looked all of that because this is the most fun iv had playing a Pokémon game in a while. This is a amazing step in the right direction and the story is pretty interesting so far its something different, im no longer a 10 yr old going on the same journey im a teenager who is in a new world. Is it the best story? no but then again i wasn't expecting naughty dog story telling levels i honestly wasn't even expecting to be into the story at all. The last Pokémon games i followed the story with were x and y and black and white 1&2. look at the reviews for a few past Pokémon games (sword and shield brilliant diamond and shining pearl) this has been the best reviewed Pokémon game in a long time. There are plenty of new surprises in this game and i wont spoil anything. if you don't care about graphics at all then this Pokémon game is for you other than the weak weak weak graphics this Pokémon game is a easy 7.5. we need to stop trying to make excuses for game freak this company makes too much money to put out games that look like a launch ps3 game if breath of the wild, Splatoon 2, Mario odyssey, Metroid, new Pokémon snap and pokken can look amazing on switch so can future Pokémon games. Maybe we don't need a new Pokémon game every year, I would be cool waiting a while for another game if it means a more polished better looking experience. also telling me game freak isnt good with making 3-D games isnt a excuse. hire talent that is good at making 3-D games, pokemon is a billion dollar IP. Other than my gripes with the graphics its a fun Pokémon game the most fun iv had in years from a pokemon game. finding new things and seeing new evolutions for is exciting.… Expand
  31. Killuina
    Jan 31, 2022
    0
    Despite having good ideas and being the first innovative pokemon game in the last 10 years, its graphics is the least of its problems.

    This game is an insult to the player, it treats u af if u had 3 years old, the dialogues are pathetic, and despite having a very simple and very easy to understand, it has more that 3h of tutorials, without letting u explore the world or do anything    Despite having good ideas and being the first innovative pokemon game in the last 10 years, its graphics is the least of its problems.

    This game is an insult to the player, it treats u af if u had 3 years old, the dialogues are pathetic, and despite having a very simple and very easy to understand, it has more that 3h of tutorials, without letting u explore the world or do anything freely.

    I just hope next pokemon games will do something at least acceptable with the core ideas of this game.    … Expand
  32. Austinhunter406
    Jan 31, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Plays like a over price mobile game, not very many pokemon and less battles. Even Sword and shield is better all they did was recycle old pokemon into a game we're ur supposed to research them like there something new. The game is significantly shorter then any of the other pokemon games.… Expand
  33. Miguelanhe
    Jan 31, 2022
    0
    Es una beta que venden por 60 euros.
    La gente se excusa diciendo que los gráficos no lo son todo y menos en Pokémon, pero esos gráficos no es que sean malos, son una basura. El juego es muy repetitivo, no hay vida en el mundo, los personajes son piedras que no se mueven.
    Lo que digo una beta que venden cómo un buen juego.
  34. Aaronzamuel
    Jan 31, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Las primeras 4 horas son un tutorial lleno de texto explicándole mecánicas BÁSICAS que cualquier persona aunque tenga problemas motores serios podría descubrir y ejecutar por si mismos.… Expand
  35. Crownxwhite25
    Jan 31, 2022
    0
    Juego Mediocre, No solo son los malos graficas y su mal diseño artístico, es un juego hecho sin amor
  36. Backe
    Feb 1, 2022
    0
    Si tienes 3 años de edad mental está guay, supongo. Si tienes criterio y algo de amor propio, jugarás a cualquier otra cosa
  37. DrPotemY
    Jan 31, 2022
    0
    Me considero fanático de la sexta generación hacia atras, y debo decir que a pesar de que la saga siempre haya sabido como mantener la mala calidad, este juego ha sido un paso en la dirección incorrecta. El mapa de Husui va a 3 fps y es extenso como una hoja gigante de papel blanco.
  38. Trui
    Jan 31, 2022
    0
    Es feo, pero feísimo. Repetitivo hasta lo absurdo, el juego te trata como si tuvieses 4 años. Las peleas de bosses son lo más aburrido que he visto en la vida.
  39. Pazos64
    Jan 31, 2022
    0
    Malo como pegarle a tu madre y feo como una blasfemia, 4 cosas; Un mundo vacío, un desperdicio de mecánicas, ausencia de carisma en sus personajes y un apartado artístico pobre.
  40. criticexpert
    Feb 1, 2022
    0
    un juego muy pobre, tutorial innecesariamente largo para explicarte 2 mecánicas, el juego se ve bastante feo en general, opciones a elegir en conversaciones donde si eliges 1 no pasa nada y te obligan a elegir la otra, la gente esperaba un buen juego y se encontró con esta bazofia.
  41. XopZ
    Feb 1, 2022
    0
    It doesn't have SQUIRTLE, how can a POKEMON game be launched without simply having the best pokemon in the game. This is disrespectful.
  42. Hecamii
    Feb 1, 2022
    0
    A 7 but 0 to balance with people giving it 10.
    Fun game but boring after a few hours, bad graphics and boring music
  43. Vandalboss
    Feb 2, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A great idea executed poorly, with so many other gorgeous games avaliable on the switch it stands to reason a game by Gamefreak should look at least similar. Instead it barely hides its stuttering fps issues and subpar graphics with the collecting of pokemon its had throughout its series. The new gameplay is stunted by the glaring issues the game has at its foundation. The fundamental flaw is lack of variety, when all is said and done there is no replayability to this game after finishing the pokedex. There is no multiplayer battles, no rebattling trainers, no new pokemon after completing the regional dex, no breeding mechanics and no other goals left. Ehat you have left is a barren world rife with monsters youve already have caught over and over. Which brings me back to the flaw of lack of variety, a measly 242 pokemon to catch with the small amount of actual battles you get to experience reduces your options for actually USING your pokemon to only a few instances, you will be seeing your mounts more than you will ever see your own pokemon in battle. Another aspect that i find irritating is the amount of design taken straight from breath of the wild, from its menu options to its game hud it ends up emulating a much better game as if to remind you you could be playing THAT instead. It tries so hard to be something it wasn't to begin with and then trips over itself in presentation.… Expand
  44. LegionzGaming
    Feb 2, 2022
    0
    worst pokemon game ive ever played. its a catching simulator with barely any battles, **** graphics, horrible fps issues and rendering of assets in the game from barely 10 feet away from me. I've seen playstation 2 games with better graphics and hardware is not the problem, look at BotW and Xenoblade and Monster Hunter on the switch WAY better and on the same system. Lazy devs milking theworst pokemon game ive ever played. its a catching simulator with barely any battles, **** graphics, horrible fps issues and rendering of assets in the game from barely 10 feet away from me. I've seen playstation 2 games with better graphics and hardware is not the problem, look at BotW and Xenoblade and Monster Hunter on the switch WAY better and on the same system. Lazy devs milking the pokemon name for money. They dont even have online pokemon battles or barely any battling in the game at all to be frank.… Expand
  45. Keybol60
    Feb 3, 2022
    0
    If you like catching pokemons, This os your game, but if you like fighting, just don’t buy this game.
  46. Ish90
    Feb 4, 2022
    0
    Es lamentable que una de las franquicias que más dinero genera saque a la venta un juego así. Es inadmisible que solo por ser Pokémon haya que conformarse con un juego mediocre que no aporta nada más allá de un estilo de juego a lo Monster Hunter , que no es realmente un mundo abierto y no están inventando nada que no haya ya , sacrificando un apartado gráfico, lleno de popping, bugs y queEs lamentable que una de las franquicias que más dinero genera saque a la venta un juego así. Es inadmisible que solo por ser Pokémon haya que conformarse con un juego mediocre que no aporta nada más allá de un estilo de juego a lo Monster Hunter , que no es realmente un mundo abierto y no están inventando nada que no haya ya , sacrificando un apartado gráfico, lleno de popping, bugs y que es peor que el de Wii, un apartado sonoro repetitivo e inexistente en algunos casos . La historia flojita con unos diálogos que no llevan a ninguna parte puesto que la elección del diálogo es una falsa ilusión, con personajes inexpresivos y sin gancho. Un juego con poca dificultad y mucho texto, cuyo mundo abierto, resulta vacío con un pueblo lleno de casas copiadas y pegadas, la innovación en el sistema de juego está bien pero no sacrificando todo lo demás .

    El juego es disfrutable, y si es el camino que van a seguir los próximos juegos de Pokémon estará bien siempre y cuando no repitan los errores de este, gráficos, diálogo, dificultad, etc.

    Es un éxito solo porque los fans de Pokémon nos conformamos con cualquier basura. Y no debería ser así, desde el punto de vista de consumidor deberíamos exigir más. It is unfortunate that one of the franchises that generates the most money releases such a game. It is inadmissible that just because it is a Pokémon you have to settle for a mediocre game that does not contribute anything beyond a Monster Hunter-style game, which is not really an open world and they are not inventing anything that does not already exist, sacrificing a section graphic, full of popping, bugs and what is worse than the Wii, a repetitive and non-existent sound section in some cases. The weak story with dialogues that lead nowhere since the choice of dialogue is a false illusion, with inexpressive characters and without a hook. A game with little difficulty and a lot of text, whose open world is empty with a town full of copied and pasted houses, the innovation in the game system is fine but not sacrificing everything else. The game is enjoyable, and if it is the path that the next Pokémon games are going to follow, it will be fine as long as they do not repeat the errors of this one, graphics, dialogue, difficulty, etc. It's a success only because Pokémon fans settle for any garbage. And it shouldn't be like that, from the point of view of the consumer we should demand more.    … Expand
  47. Miser_Able
    Feb 4, 2022
    0
    Always trying to make something completely different and sell it by the name they put on it let's break it down if you change everything about something can you still call it the same thing let's say I artificially produce an orange when you see it it looks like an orange but as you begin to peel it you notice that it's green on the inside and instead of being juicy and squishy it's crispAlways trying to make something completely different and sell it by the name they put on it let's break it down if you change everything about something can you still call it the same thing let's say I artificially produce an orange when you see it it looks like an orange but as you begin to peel it you notice that it's green on the inside and instead of being juicy and squishy it's crisp like an apple and taste like a jalapeno, so you assumed it was an orange by the surface without delving deeper in and creating an opinion so now I ask how many of you would still call this monstrosity an orange because I certainly would not. This has been the same scenario with most switch games you people are to skiddish to say you dislike something in today's society or you're just not prone to thinking for yourself and let the media and other outside information strongly influence your opinion… Expand
  48. Turtl3_Speed
    Feb 4, 2022
    0
    Battles are boring and the exploration is very lackluster. Clearly Nintendo had shipped out here and it’s going to be the second version that would probably be worth playing.
  49. Ultra_145
    Feb 4, 2022
    0
    Este juego esta muy mal hecho, hay poping en las texturas, las colisiones estan muy mal hechas, puedes interactuar con una puerta desde la pared de al lado, te lo venden como mundo abierto, pero en realidad es un juego estilo monster hunter, es decir, mapas semi abiertos, son abiertos si, pero no es un mundo abierto, y el juego consiste en atrapar el mismo pokemon mil veces para avanzar enEste juego esta muy mal hecho, hay poping en las texturas, las colisiones estan muy mal hechas, puedes interactuar con una puerta desde la pared de al lado, te lo venden como mundo abierto, pero en realidad es un juego estilo monster hunter, es decir, mapas semi abiertos, son abiertos si, pero no es un mundo abierto, y el juego consiste en atrapar el mismo pokemon mil veces para avanzar en la historia, para mi, la saga perdio toda su magia en las entregas de 3DS.… Expand
  50. HaraldTheLord
    Feb 5, 2022
    0
    Graphics are unbelievable bad and the gameplay is repedetive, you‘re just running from quest marker Top quest marker.
  51. Bondi
    Feb 5, 2022
    0
    Si saliera 20 dólares estaría bien, pero vos estás cobrando un juego a 60 dólares con unas visuales que me dan dolor de ojos literal, una gran basura.
  52. BigThomas
    Feb 5, 2022
    0
    Terrible game. Visuals are horrible, the world is barren and dry. People only say this game is good because it’s a step forward but if game freak can’t put in the effort to make a good game there is no point buying any future Pokémon game until they do. They know that anything with Pokémon in the title will sell. Trust me I really wanted to like this game but with all these issues and bugsTerrible game. Visuals are horrible, the world is barren and dry. People only say this game is good because it’s a step forward but if game freak can’t put in the effort to make a good game there is no point buying any future Pokémon game until they do. They know that anything with Pokémon in the title will sell. Trust me I really wanted to like this game but with all these issues and bugs I cannot. To have a game released in 2022 to look worse than games released on launch with switch. I cannot support a game that looks like the world has been through 4 nuclear winters.… Expand
  53. Merro
    Feb 6, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game have bad graphics, bad design, boring grind fest loop. This is embarrassing for the most popular franchise in the world. What's the point in growing Pokémon if there aren't any trainers. It's a grind fest in an ugly environment. No music, voice acting or story.
    The best lava and water graphics ever, almost better than sea of THIEVES. GAMEFREAK MADE A MONEY GRAB.    … Expand
  54. Quart22
    Feb 7, 2022
    0
    Quite the different Pokemon game from the main line series. However, this is one of the best Pokemon gaming experiences I've ever had. 10/10. 100% would recommend to fans of the franchise.
  55. Soller_101
    Feb 8, 2022
    0
    Круто ловить покемонов в открытом мире, но к сожалению есть графические артефакты и не высокое разрешение. Самый главный минус отсутствует русский язык. Нинтендо пожалуйста добавьте русский язык!
    It's cool to catch Pokemon in the open world, but unfortunately there are graphic artifacts and low resolution. The most important disadvantage is the absence of the Russian language. Nintendo    Круто ловить покемонов в открытом мире, но к сожалению есть графические артефакты и не высокое разрешение. Самый главный минус отсутствует русский язык. Нинтендо пожалуйста добавьте русский язык!
    It's cool to catch Pokemon in the open world, but unfortunately there are graphic artifacts and low resolution. The most important disadvantage is the absence of the Russian language. Nintendo please add Russian!    … Expand
  56. ywbote
    Feb 12, 2022
    0
    Нет русского языка. Очень плохая графика.Нет русского языка. Очень плохая графика.Нет русского языка. Очень плохая графика.Нет русского языка. Очень плохая графика.Нет русского языка. Очень плохая графика.Нет русского языка. Очень плохая графика.Нет русского языка. Очень плохая графика.Нет русского языка. Очень плохая графика.Нет русского языка. Очень плохая графика.Нет русского языка.Нет русского языка. Очень плохая графика.Нет русского языка. Очень плохая графика.Нет русского языка. Очень плохая графика.Нет русского языка. Очень плохая графика.Нет русского языка. Очень плохая графика.Нет русского языка. Очень плохая графика.Нет русского языка. Очень плохая графика.Нет русского языка. Очень плохая графика.Нет русского языка. Очень плохая графика.Нет русского языка. Очень плохая графика.… Expand
  57. luchieh
    Feb 13, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Final boss is too cheap, that is not fail at all. It’s not beyond type, it insulting.… Expand
  58. AK1994556
    Feb 14, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Boss fights aren’t thought out properly. Too many bugs and sloppy development… Expand
  59. ZombieNinja_217
    Feb 20, 2022
    0
    not open world and kinda boring. graphics are pretty bad. the beginning of the game has a ton of dialog.
  60. iliaszopfi
    Feb 25, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Schwaches Spiel... (Meiner Meinung nach)
    Grafik
    Gameplay
    Modelle in Dörfern
    Unabwechslungsreiche modelle    … Expand
  61. supersaiya
    Feb 28, 2022
    0
    poikemon es un juego rpg, no es un juego de combates de accion,no es un dark souls y los combates contra los jefes con ese nivel brutal de dificultad arruinan totalmente el juego.
  62. KrillerBomb
    Nov 18, 2022
    0
    The very worst Pokemon game ever made, absolutely rubbish graphics and soulless gameplay, same thing over and over.
  63. baelrog
    Apr 1, 2022
    0
    This game is absolute trash. Nintendo proves once again how much they try to provide bare minimum experience and then over charge because of the brand name. This game is visceral garbage on every level. The fights are boring, the story is lame, but worst off is the utter and complete waste of time. I swear the game changes spawn rates of certain Pokémon to waste your time. Over 3 hoursThis game is absolute trash. Nintendo proves once again how much they try to provide bare minimum experience and then over charge because of the brand name. This game is visceral garbage on every level. The fights are boring, the story is lame, but worst off is the utter and complete waste of time. I swear the game changes spawn rates of certain Pokémon to waste your time. Over 3 hours looking for one that’s supposed to be in a specific area and nothing. Do not buy this game, it’s trash. If anyone wants a free copy just pay for shipping, I’m never playing this POS game again.… Expand
  64. EddTaz
    Apr 5, 2022
    0
    Parecera un juego de pokémon culaquiera, pero al iniciar partida te das cuenta que no es lo mismo que años anteriores, nueva jugabilidad, historia acertada, diseños decentes y todo es conlleva un maravilloso juego. podrás pasar horas de juego intentando completar la pokédex. es un maravilloso juego
  65. Zetav
    Apr 6, 2022
    0
    This game is so ugly words aren't enough to describe. The fact you have to get specific lord pokemon through story to help you and can only use them to fly and swim is annoying. Climbing is completely out if left field, it feels like a cheap version of breath of the wild, i want to play pokemon why is this feature there? It makes no sense and it just forces me look at the ugly graphicsThis game is so ugly words aren't enough to describe. The fact you have to get specific lord pokemon through story to help you and can only use them to fly and swim is annoying. Climbing is completely out if left field, it feels like a cheap version of breath of the wild, i want to play pokemon why is this feature there? It makes no sense and it just forces me look at the ugly graphics even more. I have very few good things to say, the alphas are the only enjoyable thing, like hunting for them and catching them is satisfying. The most important downside for me is the world is so visually ugly, i didn't expect that because previous games like let's go eevee were so beautiful visually, it was definitely a downgrade in that regard, a very glaringly obvious downgrade.… Expand
  66. ToxikVermin
    Apr 7, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Everybody gather up for the latest cash grab release by everybodies favorite punchbag Pokemon. Not only did the trading card game go to **** but the videogames are diving in a lake of garbage. This game is an insult to the braindead fanbase that is slowly approaching the mental territory of your average Sonic that uses Teitter to share hus weird Sonic sexfanfics. PETA was right all along that Gamefreak and Nintendo are both abusers... abusers of their braindead fanbase. This game is also buttugly like that one show about the martians but with the difference that the show was atleast sorta entertaining. This game on the other hand is pretty embarassing. Thats all I can add to trashtalk Pokemon since Gamefreak is doing an better job at it then I do… Expand
  67. Nestrooo
    May 5, 2022
    0
    the best pokemon game period. It may not be the best representation of the series, but it's sooo good. the catching mechanics are very refreshing, the action focused boss battles are a unique take on the formula of the franchise, the story is actually interesting and the characters are straight up drippin. i also really like when the funny animals go swoosh.
  68. Estifanos
    May 18, 2022
    0
    It's unnecessary for the heavy (pointless) dialogue and the throw away story. Barely able to play the game without offer of side missions or unskippable cutscenes.
  69. gamgam
    Jul 29, 2022
    0
    Can Scarlet and Violet please be a game where I don't have to run all over the map 50 times to finds little purple lights and die 50 times trying to chase down a pokemon that shoots confusion inducing tornadoes at me before I get a shot at the primary legendary in the game? It's just not fun. It's not.
  70. HoliwiUwu
    Jul 26, 2022
    0
    **** game, graphics worse than nintendo 3ds, bored gameplay. Bored characters, bored game.
  71. Samuelebi
    Sep 10, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gioco molto bello, entusiasmante, divertente ma la mia recensione è 0 perché non è compatibile per ps1… Expand
  72. Redqueen89
    Nov 18, 2022
    0
    It's boring story line and I don't like it don't have any gyms battles in it or anything
  73. gelida
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Gamefreak sembra non essere capce di fare giochi 3D, dovrebbe chiedere aiuto e affidare il lavoro grafico a un azienda che lo sa fare.
    Sulla grafica ci posso passare anche sopra, ma durante il giorno stare in un mondo tinto di rossastro/viola è un pugno in un occhio.
  74. Shilach
    Nov 24, 2022
    0
    You haven't played it ? you haven't tried it ? You weren't sure about it ? WHAT are you waiting for XD It's such an awesome game! While personal taste, going to a more "old" time setting, is what I love most. So being in a pokemon game that took part in the past is amazing!

    Experience: It's great, interacting with pokemon, catching em without interacting is fun. Being able to craft    You haven't played it ? you haven't tried it ? You weren't sure about it ? WHAT are you waiting for XD It's such an awesome game! While personal taste, going to a more "old" time setting, is what I love most. So being in a pokemon game that took part in the past is amazing!

    Experience: It's great, interacting with pokemon, catching em without interacting is fun. Being able to craft pokebals like sweet! Pokemons being able to attack you, I'll tell you. I wish that there will be another title like this :) Hopefully jhoto in the past!

    Also for you people out there that NEVER got a shiny pokemon, this game will guarantee that you'll enjoy shiny hunting XD    … Expand
  75. Hastings91
    Jul 29, 2023
    0
    Nintendo se ríe en vuestra cara y os encanta. Por eso y fanboys, un rosco.
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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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