Pokemon Legends: Arceus

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  1. 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.
  2. Elive7
    Feb 20, 2022
    8
    Soy fan de los juegos de pokemon y este juego me encanto, hermoso en todos sus aspectos, un nuevo diseño de niveles y de explorarcion que le da un nuevo aire a esta saga. Con algunos problemas gráficos pero la experiencia que tuve con él fue muy gratificante
  3. samuellsilva
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Sem sombra de dúvidas a melhor aventura de Pokémon desde a era Game Boy. Vale a pena curtir e jogar o jogo em todas as missões e sidequests. Vale umas 80h tranquilamente
  4. Pkm21
    Feb 20, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor juego de la franquicia, es cierto aún tiene muchas cosas por pulir, mayormente derivadas del poco tiempo de desarrollo que permite Pokémon company sin embargo es el camino por el que deben de seguir.… Expand
  5. gecko_9
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    A delight to play this game, perfect evolution of the saga with a magnificent exploration, completing the pokedex is very satisfying unlike in traditional pokemon that was more of a nuisance than anything else, graphically it is not bad at all but that is the least important, it's fun, it's addictive. Enjoy!
  6. Gabizongo
    Feb 20, 2022
    9
    I’m 35 and the Pokémon series has been a disappointment to me since 2000. I looked at gameplay videos and decided that it doesn’t look good enough to try. My brother said it was a must play Pokémon game because it’s all we’ve been waiting for since 1997. I told him I would wait and get the next one. He actually bought it for me and I haven’t stopped playing. The first day I played I stayedI’m 35 and the Pokémon series has been a disappointment to me since 2000. I looked at gameplay videos and decided that it doesn’t look good enough to try. My brother said it was a must play Pokémon game because it’s all we’ve been waiting for since 1997. I told him I would wait and get the next one. He actually bought it for me and I haven’t stopped playing. The first day I played I stayed up till 4am I haven’t done that in years. This game is legit. It’s the real deal! Super fun. If you’re in your 30’s and you used to like Pokémon and you have been disappointed with the series, I recommend this game. POKÉMON IS BACK BABY!… Expand
  7. TheSquiddy92
    Jan 31, 2022
    9
    The most fun I've had playing a Pokemon game in a long time. The graphics could have used more polish with more detail but overall it isn't as bad as the outrage over it. The ways of encountering, catching, and battling is seamless and intuitive and provide massive positive steps forward for the series. Future mainline Pokemon games should look at this game as the bare minimum and baselineThe most fun I've had playing a Pokemon game in a long time. The graphics could have used more polish with more detail but overall it isn't as bad as the outrage over it. The ways of encountering, catching, and battling is seamless and intuitive and provide massive positive steps forward for the series. Future mainline Pokemon games should look at this game as the bare minimum and baseline of what it should be.… Expand
  8. Bananz06
    Feb 19, 2022
    7
    An extremely fun and enjoyable game! This game Is a pokemon game that I have been waiting for to be made! It takes elements of other open-world games and adds It into the pokemon universe! The combat Is extremely slick and seems almost fresh but old to some gamers. The one thing I wish was built upon more, was the visuals. Although Pokemon Legends Arceus Is a very fun and entertainingAn extremely fun and enjoyable game! This game Is a pokemon game that I have been waiting for to be made! It takes elements of other open-world games and adds It into the pokemon universe! The combat Is extremely slick and seems almost fresh but old to some gamers. The one thing I wish was built upon more, was the visuals. Although Pokemon Legends Arceus Is a very fun and entertaining game, It lacks In the visual department. But... That doesn't mean It's a good game. Overall: 7/10… Expand
  9. Nikodu
    Feb 19, 2022
    2
    How do you defend a game of this quality?
    The Pokémon franchise is one of the most profitable and people keep justifying Game Freak for this garbage. I'm glad they brought something new, but the quality is really poor, it's about time everyone let them know.
  10. WallCrouton
    Feb 18, 2022
    8
    As someone who's played Pokemon since gen 1 as a kid, I wanted to see how this new installment stood up to previous ones as well as my opinion as a lifelong Pokemon fan.

    The short version is this: I enjoyed it, even with a few criticisms. I had fun, and I actually did Catch 'em All this time. The long version is: It's a new and interesting direction for Pokemon to go, having done the    As someone who's played Pokemon since gen 1 as a kid, I wanted to see how this new installment stood up to previous ones as well as my opinion as a lifelong Pokemon fan.

    The short version is this: I enjoyed it, even with a few criticisms. I had fun, and I actually did Catch 'em All this time.

    The long version is: It's a new and interesting direction for Pokemon to go, having done the usual 8 badges + beat evil team for 25 years. Although the catchphrase implied you had to indeed catch them all, it was never the main goal. If you did, you rarely got anything good unless you were shiny hunting, and it was really just for the sake of doing it. So to make that the goal of getting the true final ending of this game was innovative and unique. They took away the pressure of the main path to follow and instead put a lot of focus on discovering all the Pokemon in the region. It also did a good job of making the wild Pokemon feel more dangerous and not just pests.

    Now for the downsides... I didn't encounter a lot, but the things I did see are the most commonly talked about. Mainly the graphics. I'm not a big whiner about it, but it was definitely a bit rough sometimes. Mostly when high up, as when you're on the ground catching or battling Pokemon it's harder to see. However, I didn't find that it ruined my experience of playing it. There were also some encounters that were frustrating, involving chasing really fast Pokemon that dashed away as soon as you were in their line of sight. As well, one battle in particular was a huge difficulty spike over any others and was really imbalanced in favor of the opponent. Kids are supposed to be able to play this, and it gave me a rough time, so I can't imagine how much one might struggle against it. Also, multibattles exist but you still only get to use one Pokemon, so you can easily find yourself getting wombo combo'd to death with nothing you can do but watch.

    Basically, it's definitely a good game at its core, but could use some polish. If they go this route again in the future, I hope they listen to criticism of this one to better balance the next one.

    If you weren't sure about getting this one, I'll say this: If you're a committed Pokemon fan, you won't want to miss it. If you're just looking to play the hot new game and really want pretty graphics, you may want to skip it if you just can't accept how it looks. It's not perfect, but it's good.    … Expand
  11. asamak55
    Feb 18, 2022
    9
    The breath of fresh air this franchise always needed! Cannot wait to see more pokemon games using this same formula! Good job Game Freak!
  12. Pexy99
    Feb 18, 2022
    8
    La via verso un nuovo pokemon è giusta ma serve più tempo per produrre un gioco appagante graficamente, a mio parere servirebbero più anni di sviluppo ma siamo sulla buona strada
  13. cooltacos
    Feb 18, 2022
    9
    The game is a breath of fresh air into the overdone Pokémon formula. The new way of completing the Pokédex make the process more interesting, compared to catching and forgetting about the Pokémon. The graphics are a down side and need a lot of improvement. In my opinion graphics are less important when compared to gameplay. The part I don't like is the overuse of voiceless dialogue. TheThe game is a breath of fresh air into the overdone Pokémon formula. The new way of completing the Pokédex make the process more interesting, compared to catching and forgetting about the Pokémon. The graphics are a down side and need a lot of improvement. In my opinion graphics are less important when compared to gameplay. The part I don't like is the overuse of voiceless dialogue. The story is interesting compared to previous entries but is over run with boring dialogue. Overall the game is an excellent step that Pokémon has needed for a long time.… Expand
  14. Onioncreature
    Feb 18, 2022
    6
    Pokemon Legends: Arceus had a great deal of potential leading up to release, but the end product is sadly lacking.

    It's nice to see a major attempt to revitalize the age-old formula that's remained largely unchanged since the Gameboy, but the execution is muddled. Catching Pokemon in real-time feels great, alongside the overhauled battle system, but the content of Arceus is simply too    Pokemon Legends: Arceus had a great deal of potential leading up to release, but the end product is sadly lacking.

    It's nice to see a major attempt to revitalize the age-old formula that's remained largely unchanged since the Gameboy, but the execution is muddled. Catching Pokemon in real-time feels great, alongside the overhauled battle system, but the content of Arceus is simply too repetitive to be enjoyed in the long term. The open world environments are only really fun to explore the first time around. The variety is really lacking, and the Pokedex system requiring multiple captures and interactions with the same creature makes the experience a bit of a slog.

    The style of the game is initially appealing, a game set in the distant past of the Sinnoh region is conceptually very compelling. Unfortunately, Arceus fails to live up to it's premise and it's world and environments tend to be totally without life and character. There's only a single proper town, and there's very little in the way of meaningful interaction here. The graphics are noticeably subpar for an official Nintendo release, with plenty of minor visual bugs to distract you from the experience.

    The story is another letdown, as throughout the game's considerable length nothing of note really happens. It's a very basic set of events, but the game can't help itself from including walls upon walls of text. The characters are really not at all memorable, and only serve basic story functions before being left to the wayside. This is a shame, as many of the characters are really well designed, and several represent the ancestors of characters from Diamond and Pearl, which is a pretty interesting concept; so it's a shame that they feel like such a throwaway element of the experience. Although I was initially quite excited to learn about the world Legends: Arceus takes place in, this enthusiasm quickly fizzled over the game's playtime and the story petered out in a disappointingly obvious and expected way.

    I wish that I could separate the disappointing parts of Arceus from it's promising new gameplay formula, but that's simply not possible. The new gameplay style could be a great new direction for the series, but it's simply too repetitive in this current iteration to be compelling past the first few times you experience it. It's also a major letdown to see how utterly lifeless the world, characters, and story are, as these elements had the potential to be legitimately compelling and explore the world of Sinnoh in exciting new ways. Legends: Arceus is probably worth checking out if you're a fan of the series and want to see a new take on the gameplay formula, but don't expect much more than that.    … Expand
  15. hecatombeZ
    Feb 18, 2022
    2
    Juego desfasado gráficamente en todos los sentidos el único punto bueno la nueva mecánica de atrapar y combate,en todo lo demás muy por debajo de todo lo de hay actualmente.
  16. Raksel_Airon
    Feb 18, 2022
    7
    Tras unas 40 horas jugadas en Leyendas Arceus, me veo en la obligación de comentar lo positivo y negativo de este nuevo título en la franquicia, una en la que llevo metido desde su primer juego hará ya más de 20 años. Leyendas Arceus ofrece una nueva forma de explorar y capturar a los Pokémon, renovando la forma en la que realizamos los combates y un poco acercándonos a la fórmula de mundoTras unas 40 horas jugadas en Leyendas Arceus, me veo en la obligación de comentar lo positivo y negativo de este nuevo título en la franquicia, una en la que llevo metido desde su primer juego hará ya más de 20 años. Leyendas Arceus ofrece una nueva forma de explorar y capturar a los Pokémon, renovando la forma en la que realizamos los combates y un poco acercándonos a la fórmula de mundo abierto, aunque con ciertas limitaciones. Si bien las primeras 15 horas las disfruté bastante, pronto me di cuenta de lo repetitivo que acababa siendo llegar a un nuevo lugar y que tras un par de horas explorando a fondo, sentía que muchos espacios estaban desaprovechados, y que podrían haberse aprovechado para meter más puntos de interés o que tuvieran alguna sorpresa inesperada. En la base, siento que es un juego que de aquí a un par de entregas va a ofrecer un resultado muy firme y sólido y que gradualmente se acercará más al gran juego soñado por muchos de la franquicia. Si mi nota no es la más alta no es porque no me guste, sino porque sé que a la larga, usando esta base obtendremos juegos cada vez mejores y más interesantes, con más variedad de situaciones, entornos, con una mayor inmersión, más actual a nivel artístico. Pokémon Leyendas Arceus es un juego muy entretenido, refrescante, y que sienta una base para juegos mucho mejores. Además, la narrativa ha sido más interesante que en otras entregas, y espero que siga así.

    Cosas que me gustaría que volvieran o estuvieran en el futuro:

    - Más combates contra entrenadores. Por la temática, es lógico que en Arceus no hayan muchos, pero espero muchos combates contra otros entrenadores en futuras entregas, como en los juegos anteriores. La dificultad la han llevado bien en Arceus, y me molaría verlo reflejado en combates contra líderes de gimnasio y una liga Pokémon.

    - Modo PVP. El competitivo me es indiferente, pero molaría que hubiera una forma para combatir contra otros jugadores.

    - Más Pokémon. Por temática, "entiendo" que no hayan más, pero espero ver de vuelta a muchas criaturas en futuras entregas de temática más moderna.

    - Una mejor banda sonora. Muchos temas de Arceus eran remixes de Diamante y Perla, y tampoco es que fueran mejores que los originales. Es el juego con peor banda sonora que recuerdo de la saga o que sea más olvidable.

    - Zonas más variadas en temática y que tengan una mayor inmersión y interés a la hora de ser exploradas.

    Y eso es todo. Si Game Freak acaba actualizando el juego, que sé yo, sacando modo PVP o más criaturas, alguna zona extra más única a modo de expansión, etc, quizás la nota suba. Al final, lo que le ha faltado en parte son cosas que ya teníamos y que aquí se han visto sustituidas por la temática del propio juego.    … Expand
  17. Rioness
    Feb 17, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I should have given it 9 points. Even if it is not perfect, I am still willing to give it an encouraging 1 point. It's very close to the Pokemon world I imagined when I was a child, but it's ten years late. Unfortunately, I can only take time to play this game occasionally at this busy age. If it can maintain this level in the future, I will like to buy Pokemon games for my children.… Expand
  18. Lucas359
    Feb 17, 2022
    9
    Siendo alguien que abandono la franquicia en la 5ta generación (una de las mejores de todas) decir que poder volver a disfrutar un pokemon no es poca cosa para mi.
    Este es el camino que tal vez pokemon tuvo que haber seguido hace tiempo, un mundo abierto donde realmente podes sentirte en conexión con los pokemon e interactuar mas directamente con ellos mas allá de solo los combates, con    Siendo alguien que abandono la franquicia en la 5ta generación (una de las mejores de todas) decir que poder volver a disfrutar un pokemon no es poca cosa para mi.
    Este es el camino que tal vez pokemon tuvo que haber seguido hace tiempo, un mundo abierto donde realmente podes sentirte en conexión con los pokemon e interactuar mas directamente con ellos mas allá de solo los combates, con una mecánicas muy simples pero bien implementadas que van de maravilla con lo que es la franquicia, aun siendo un spin off y no de la saga principal.
    Tiene fallas obviamente, el motor grafico es un insulto para los estándares actuales y a lo que la (comprobado con juegos como Zelda BOTW o Luigi Mansion 3) consola puede ofrecer, lo que lo hubiera vuelto mucho mas envolvente en lo visual en la experiencia, pero que tampoco interrumpe la fluidez del juego. La historia es otro punto que flaquea ,mas que todo hacia el final terminando de manera un poco abrupta sin darle casi nada de relevancia al pokemon con el nombre en el juego enfocándose mas al postgame, aunque sin dejar de ser lo suficientemente interesante como para seguir queriendo avanzar.
    Un titulo que falla bastante pero que tiene muchísimo para mejorar y ofrecer si se lo trabaja como se debe, el cual Company puede explotar sin que afecte a la saga principal siendo Arceus un spin off que puede derivar en muchas entregas mas de este tipo, volviéndolo una saga. Yo espero que lo sea.
    Se da un punto de confianza para que se siga por este camino y cambio que la franquicia necesitaba.    … Expand
  19. BipBipBoom
    Feb 17, 2022
    9
    Più vicino al 9 che all’8, perché la grafica è ben lontana da qualsiasi sufficienza, ma da appassionato sempre più distaccato questo gioco davvero mi ha lasciato immergere, desiderare di finire il pokedex e le quest secondarie, in maniera sincera. Gameplay davvero coinvolgente che riesce a scavalcare gli enormi e ovvi problemi tecnici. Speriamo in un futuro per questa serie e unaPiù vicino al 9 che all’8, perché la grafica è ben lontana da qualsiasi sufficienza, ma da appassionato sempre più distaccato questo gioco davvero mi ha lasciato immergere, desiderare di finire il pokedex e le quest secondarie, in maniera sincera. Gameplay davvero coinvolgente che riesce a scavalcare gli enormi e ovvi problemi tecnici. Speriamo in un futuro per questa serie e una collaborazione con studi esterni per colmare queste lacune… Expand
  20. Sandawi
    Feb 17, 2022
    5
    It would be nice to put the budget to use from time to time. Actually it would be the first time ever game freak actually utilized the budget.

    I’m just speechless. The only way I could start to enjoy this game was to imagine myself as a kid again, being affirmative of anything pokemon related. You’d have to be practically stuck in the 2000s to appreciate this game. I just… I don’t know    It would be nice to put the budget to use from time to time. Actually it would be the first time ever game freak actually utilized the budget.

    I’m just speechless. The only way I could start to enjoy this game was to imagine myself as a kid again, being affirmative of anything pokemon related. You’d have to be practically stuck in the 2000s to appreciate this game. I just… I don’t know what to say.

    It’s a garbage game.    … Expand
  21. Ludera
    Feb 17, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game design is brilliant. It's probably the most fun I ever had playing through the game. The fast pace batlle and catch mechanics are the things the hold the idea together. If they were slow, it would be incredibly boring to complete the pokedex, but is quite enjoyable when you can't catch and battle in a matter of seconds, with no intro or unnecessary dialogue.

    For me, the fact that the game is not truly open world is not a negative. It would be nice to fly over all the regions? Yes. But it did't seem necessary.

    Completing the pokedex being the main goal of the game its great. I tried to play the game without looking for tips and managed to catch every regular mon -- minus Spiritomb and evolving some of them (more on this later). The thrill when I found Cleffa, Grotle and Munchlax -- 3 of the last 4 needed -- was one of the best in 30 years of playing videogames. I think 237 (or 242) is a decent number of pokemon to have in the game. The max they could have gone, I believe, is 300. More than that, would be a slog to get to Arceus.

    The last one I need was Cherubi, which I imagined that would be in one of the trees where you can find Cherrim (which I found two while going through the first part), but I delayed because it's kind boring going back to the village over and over again.

    The one negative thing I have to say about the pokedex/arceus mechanic is that is stupid to lock Arceus behind some mechanics that are almost impossible to find on your own. I killed the Overkqwil the game gives, so that's on me, but I would never find that you need to use the same mechanic 20x times. The same goes do Wyrdeer -- I'm not sure if you cand find it on the wild.

    But Ursaluna is the worst one. I tried every item, so by discarding the ones you use on other pokemon, I imagined you needed the peat block. But, for me, is insane you need to evolve during a full moon, which is quite rare. It's insane because 99% of players will need to check guides for it, which is bad. It's also impossible to find Manaphy if you don't have Diamond and Pearl, which I don't, but as it is not necessary to get to Arceus, it's ok.

    The Spiritomb mechanic, for me, it's ok. There is not a particular impossible wisp to find and, while doing the other stuff, I managed to find 93 out of 108. As I had done everything else and was clocking 70 hours, I decided to check a guide to get to Arceus. But, if you dedicate time to seach for them while doing other stuff, as I said, it's not bad.

    The research mechanic is good. While it gets boring by the end, the game makes you cycle your team and train almost every pokemon, which is a first for me in the franchise (usually plan my team ahead and use 6 to 9 max). And you can get to a 10 research level really fast with almost all of them. The few you don't, it's actually a nice challenge, because they are rarer pokemon and you need to make the most of every encounter you have.

    I'm not going through the mass outbreaks and distortions, but they are a nice change of pace and are very helpful to completing your dex.

    The bosses are major win. Simply battling a high level pokemon it's ok -- the Alpha mechanic makes some battles really tough --, but introducing a different approach made the game really fresh for me, and the battles were really tough and satisfying after I managed to get through. Palkia was a great boss battle and the one traditional trainer vs trainer you get in the end game was really nice. I understand that some people may wanted more trainer battles, but It didn't seem necessary for me.

    But, the best new thing is, easily, the riding mechanic. Switching Wyrdeer, basculegion and braviary is great. It's a very smooth experience and may very well be the best movement mechanic in video game history, not exaggerating. Being that good, the game never feels empty (I played almost all the praised triple A open world games and, even though there is much more on the screen, they usually have more boring parts). You never need to spend more than 10 seconds to get from pokemon A to B, which is great.    … Expand
  22. Kenmei
    Feb 17, 2022
    9
    This is probably the most unique entry into the Pokemon series since its inception. Being able to run around the world, catching and running away from wild Pokemon is a real treat and really gave the series a fresh new spin. It can be a little weird at times due to the controls not being that fluid and can be very clunky if you're trying to switch to a specific item or Pokemon to fight atThis is probably the most unique entry into the Pokemon series since its inception. Being able to run around the world, catching and running away from wild Pokemon is a real treat and really gave the series a fresh new spin. It can be a little weird at times due to the controls not being that fluid and can be very clunky if you're trying to switch to a specific item or Pokemon to fight at times but it works very well. The battle system is similar but has its own quirks that separate it from previous entries. The lack of abilities and held items now give type immunities, such as ground being immune to electric and so on, more importance as these wild Pokemon can have very high stats for their levels. Especially Alpha Pokemon who can overcome a massive level advantage to deal significant damage to alot of Pokemon. I had to unlearn alot of standard Pokemon battling tips that I was not prepared for. It's not bad per say, but you might find yourself in a tough spot very quickly if that 20+ level advantage you thought would make up the difference for a neutral Pokemon, who has a special move that your Pokemon is weak too.
    I'd almost say this game would be a better experience for people not experienced with Pokemon, but I'd recommend it to basically anyone who might interested. The clunky controls and the usual poor framerate that comes with playing on the Switch aren't too much of a hassle at the end of the day. The game is just fun and I really hope they continue to do games like this in the future.    … Expand
  23. ScoresAreBad
    Feb 17, 2022
    6
    This game is definitely a step in the right direction.
    However, GameFreak now needs to build on this foundation.
    We need: - More settlements & interesting locations - A better told story (with voice acting maybe?) - More interactions with the world (especially by the pokemon) Pros: - Finally a step forward for the pokemon franchise - Fun action centric boss battles - Catching    This game is definitely a step in the right direction.
    However, GameFreak now needs to build on this foundation.
    We need:
    - More settlements & interesting locations
    - A better told story (with voice acting maybe?)
    - More interactions with the world (especially by the pokemon)

    Pros:
    - Finally a step forward for the pokemon franchise
    - Fun action centric boss battles
    - Catching pokemon feels great
    - Way better difficulty spike than older games

    Cons:
    - Horribly bad storytelling
    - Even more handholding than in a monster hunter game
    - The world feels liveless and the Pokemon do not interact with it or eachother
    - Boring environments. There are no secrets other than the ones you have to discover for the story    … Expand
  24. ValiIgnat
    Feb 17, 2022
    10
    Is perfect!!! Is the game that I wanted since I play "my first pokemon game", pokemon ruby.
  25. anakoz
    Feb 17, 2022
    9
    As a lover of Pokémon but also someone who has grown tired of the normal game format, I wasn't even too excited when Arceus was going to be released but as usual, I got it anyway because I hoped it would finally give me the pokemon game I was asking for. And I'm so happy to say, it really delivered. Having sunk 50 hours into the game so far, I am still enjoying it and for the first timeAs a lover of Pokémon but also someone who has grown tired of the normal game format, I wasn't even too excited when Arceus was going to be released but as usual, I got it anyway because I hoped it would finally give me the pokemon game I was asking for. And I'm so happy to say, it really delivered. Having sunk 50 hours into the game so far, I am still enjoying it and for the first time since Pokémon Red I actually want to 'Catch em all'. Is this game perfect? No. But the steps that Game Freak have taken to bring Pokémon into the current generation of RPG's are promising but saying that, there's still a long way to go.… Expand
  26. iMustang
    Feb 16, 2022
    9
    Pokemon Legends Arceus is without a doubt the boldest and most ambitious entry in the history of the franchise. Setting out in the beautiful region of Hisui, this game caputres the same "open air" feeling Nintendo was able to achieve with Breath of the Wild. With an emphasis on capturing as opposed to battling, this game takes all of the best concepts of Let's Go and combined them withPokemon Legends Arceus is without a doubt the boldest and most ambitious entry in the history of the franchise. Setting out in the beautiful region of Hisui, this game caputres the same "open air" feeling Nintendo was able to achieve with Breath of the Wild. With an emphasis on capturing as opposed to battling, this game takes all of the best concepts of Let's Go and combined them with their core franchise to create a truly unique experience all it's own. The best element of this bold new venture is it's absolutely fantastic story. While a bit text heavy at times, this is the first Pokemon game Gamefreak has made since Black/White with a strong focus on story and they without a doubt knocked it out of the park with strong characters and emotional moments that moved me unlike any Pokemon game ever had before. In addition to a great story with fantastic characters, the game is absolutely beautiful and stunning to explore. Sure the Switch can only push graphics so far and some of the renders are far from perfect, but in the early hours of playing I found myself amazed and constantly thinking "I can't believe this is a Pokemon game." The gameplay loop is insanely addictive too; explore, capture, explore more, capture again, and before you know it you've lost hours of your life having a blast. With charming environments, soothing music, addictive gameplay, and the exciting feeling of encountering a new Pokemon it's very difficult not to find yourself smiling every time you play.

    I could go on about the specific joys of this game like the thrilling boss battles, cutscenes, increased shiny encounters, crafting, the thrill of the hunt, wonderful new Hisuian forms and so much more, but I'll keep it as brief as possible. This game feels like both the true return to Diamond/Pearl as well as the next big Pokemon game we've all been waiting for. I have no doubt this will serve as the foundation for a whole Legends sub-series and when I think about this only being the beginning, I tremble with excitement to think of what can come next. Voice acting? 4K? I dare to dream, but for now I go back to the wonderful addiction that is Pokemon Legends Arecus. It's not perfect, but it's a beautiful start.    … Expand
  27. andrewluo
    Feb 16, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly, I was really skeptical when I saw the leaks about "catching multiple Pokémon to complete Pokédex pages" but when I actually played the game it was very natural. I truly enjoyed playing this title like I haven't with the franchise for years. This is super fun.

    The graphics are still wonky but in my opinion it doesn't significantly hinder my experience and it's even meme-able at some point. It's a refreshing game!    … Expand
  28. B4R4T4
    Feb 16, 2022
    10
    Perfect. Even both graphics and world blurry or bad textures, I approve the experience to play pokémon as breath of the wild Zelda
  29. GuardianFrosty9
    Feb 16, 2022
    7
    New Pokémon Game!
    You're not buying this game because of the graphics but because you can fill the first ever Pokédex and find various types of Pokémon.
  30. fbmbat
    Feb 15, 2022
    7
    I really enjoy playing this game and it's cool because this is what all pokemon players ever wanted.

    BUT! 1. Why no one have voice in this game? 2. Needs more anti aliasing when playing docked 3. Need more character animations for some choices in game, like pressing a stone button instead of chat selections. 4. Need a better way to track side quests and track pokemon progression    I really enjoy playing this game and it's cool because this is what all pokemon players ever wanted.

    BUT!

    1. Why no one have voice in this game?
    2. Needs more anti aliasing when playing docked
    3. Need more character animations for some choices in game, like pressing a stone button instead of chat selections.
    4. Need a better way to track side quests and track pokemon progression

    Sometimes I feel the dev team had some lazy decisions about some aspects of the game.

    But in the end it's a good refresh for the pokemon game franchise and I expect more on the next games like online coop, battle arenas and more    … Expand
  31. shitedoodle
    Feb 15, 2022
    9
    Not a perfect game but man this is by far the best pokemon game released in over ten years
  32. fanmadeendings
    Feb 15, 2022
    8
    Many long term fans will agree that the last time we got a exceptionally great pokemon experience was when Black 2 and White 2 were released. After that, while the games were far from bad back then, they never quite reached the same heights. Enter: 2019. Pokemon Sword and Shield were a desaster. They were a rushed product devoid of any meaningful content to the point were it felt downrightMany long term fans will agree that the last time we got a exceptionally great pokemon experience was when Black 2 and White 2 were released. After that, while the games were far from bad back then, they never quite reached the same heights. Enter: 2019. Pokemon Sword and Shield were a desaster. They were a rushed product devoid of any meaningful content to the point were it felt downright cynical. It continued to be a massive commercial success. To me, it was the point were I gave up any hope of ever having another good pokemon experience. What I didn't expect was that Game Freak would then do a complete 180 and deliver... this! A game, definitely flawed, but that you can tell they were really passionate about! Do the graphics suck? Big time. But what this game does provide is a highly addicting feedback loop, immersive ways to catch and interact with pokemon, an interactable overworld, crafting, epic optional boss battles, ability based progression, a well contextualized side quest system, a worthwhile story etc. If this is the future of the franchise, then my gosh, my prayers have been heard, pokemon is saved, and I couldn't be happier!

    tl;dr: **** great!    … Expand
  33. 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
  34. CazzMiei
    Feb 14, 2022
    1
    the actual 8.3 is too much for this, my real rate is 5.9.
    nice game but orrible graphic and my aspettative about the company are higher than this result
  35. Dylanjaydj
    Feb 14, 2022
    8
    All'inizio mi ha spiazzato un po' da fan della serie, ma adesso ci passo ore e ore
  36. Hirako25
    Feb 14, 2022
    8
    8 per eccesso perchè sarebbe più un 7.5.. gameplay soddisfacente che cattura e invoglia a continuare la storia, trama carina ma che poteva andare un po' più nel dettaglio. La grafica invece lascia veramente a desiderare e in certi momenti ci si chiede il perchè di certe scelte. Probabilmente bisognava dedicare almeno 1 altro anno di sviluppo.
  37. Love_mymom96
    Feb 14, 2022
    4
    For a person who has only played Pokémon games for their entire life, who are experiencing an open world game for the first time, this is revolutionary, this is a solid 100. If you play many franchises, or even multi platform, the game is mediocre in every way. It’s a bunch of good ideas terribly executed. The game feels poor (budget) regardless on The Pokémon Company being a 100 billionFor a person who has only played Pokémon games for their entire life, who are experiencing an open world game for the first time, this is revolutionary, this is a solid 100. If you play many franchises, or even multi platform, the game is mediocre in every way. It’s a bunch of good ideas terribly executed. The game feels poor (budget) regardless on The Pokémon Company being a 100 billion dollar empire. Their product doesn’t reflect their power at all.

    If you are just curious to try a Pokémon, this will fell just like what it is, with no fanaticism and biased thoughts, a mediocre basic and rough game.
    Get Pokémon Sword & Shield.    … Expand
  38. BrOsC28
    Feb 14, 2022
    10
    Muy buen juego me encanta poder ver a los pokemon caminar por ahí, me encanta
  39. Tubey
    Feb 14, 2022
    8
    I'm really conflicted on this game. It has a lot of negatives to it - missing Pokémon held back for DLC, meaningless characters, dull story, absolutely abysmal graphics when docked and played on a TV. These are all issues that'd kill on the spot 99% of games, and yet... I absolutely love Pokémon Legends: Arceus. I'm just unsure as to whether it's for objective reasons, or extremelyI'm really conflicted on this game. It has a lot of negatives to it - missing Pokémon held back for DLC, meaningless characters, dull story, absolutely abysmal graphics when docked and played on a TV. These are all issues that'd kill on the spot 99% of games, and yet... I absolutely love Pokémon Legends: Arceus. I'm just unsure as to whether it's for objective reasons, or extremely subjective ones.

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

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

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

    Flaws aside, this is the best/freshest Pokémon title since probably Platinum, 14 years ago. It can be markedly improved (honestly, I don't remember the name of a single character and I finished playing half an hour ago; truly awful) but the strength of its' gameplay loop is enough to give it a hearty recommendation and definitely enough to get me excited about future games in the franchise.    … Expand
  40. Mfka_im_eel
    Feb 14, 2022
    10
    Great gameplay and battle mechanics changes. Hoping that this is the direction pokemon is going. Great job Game freak
  41. Talyej
    Feb 13, 2022
    8
    Es una entrega diferente, eso no significa que sea perfecta por que no lo es, el juego me gusto mucho, encontre super que nos puedan dar una parte de esta saga que salga de lo tipico de pokemon muchas cosas se mantienen, pero lo que me decepciona son los diseños de las formas hisui, me enoja la falta de creatividad y lo manco que son al crear nuevas formas, teniendo tantas cosas comoEs una entrega diferente, eso no significa que sea perfecta por que no lo es, el juego me gusto mucho, encontre super que nos puedan dar una parte de esta saga que salga de lo tipico de pokemon muchas cosas se mantienen, pero lo que me decepciona son los diseños de las formas hisui, me enoja la falta de creatividad y lo manco que son al crear nuevas formas, teniendo tantas cosas como referencia para su pokemones, en vez de ver diseños de fans y inspirarse en ellos deciden crear usando su pie, muy mal, ese es el punto que a mi respecta el peor, ademas de que no tenemos todas las generaciones, que ganas de poder tener mas.… Expand
  42. Andi16ID
    Feb 13, 2022
    10
    Oops!... GameFreak did it again.

    It's been awhile since GameFreak released a good Pokemon game. The last one is Pokemon Emerald, obvi!

    Holy Arceus, I don't know why it took sooooo long for them to release another masterpiece.

    I am excited to see this formula milked for the next 2 decades, me thinks.

    Looking forward to Pokemon Legends Kyurem or Deoxys!
  43. adolfomichelena
    Feb 13, 2022
    6
    Changing the review, I put a score of 3 first, because the first 5 hours with the tutorial was terrible, like everyone had like 5 years old. But after that the game improves, not technically of course because is terrible, but related to gameplay and fun is not that bad, nothing revolutionary here, maybe for the franchise yes, but not in gaming in general, nothing that a MH games did manyChanging the review, I put a score of 3 first, because the first 5 hours with the tutorial was terrible, like everyone had like 5 years old. But after that the game improves, not technically of course because is terrible, but related to gameplay and fun is not that bad, nothing revolutionary here, maybe for the franchise yes, but not in gaming in general, nothing that a MH games did many years ago but better. If you are a fan of the franchise enjoy, but just average to me.… Expand
  44. aukalender
    Feb 13, 2022
    6
    Without doubt, a step in the right direction. The open world approach is simply the correct way to go with such a franchise.

    It looks awful. The pop-in is terrible. Some textures are legitimately PS2 quality. If you look up at the sky and then look at your feet, the frame rate drops. Considering that Breath of the Wild, a 2017 game, can run a much better looking, much more stylized    Without doubt, a step in the right direction. The open world approach is simply the correct way to go with such a franchise.

    It looks awful. The pop-in is terrible. Some textures are legitimately PS2 quality. If you look up at the sky and then look at your feet, the frame rate drops. Considering that Breath of the Wild, a 2017 game, can run a much better looking, much more stylized world with much better performance on the Switch, this is just embarrassing. The Pokemon in the wild don't seem to do much all, and are not organic, e.g. compared to a deer in Red Dead Redemption 2. I will not be told to compare this game with BotW or RDR2, because Pokemon makes a **** of money every goddamn year. It is simply the biggest franchise ever, think bigger than GTA, RDR, Zelda, Star Wars, Marvel, etc. They are bound to deliver something better to their fans. It doesn't even have voice acting because they don't want to spend the money!

    What I want to see next time:
    * A fully open world (not different sections as here) with actual people and towns and buildings;
    * Actual missions and quests other than catch this many Pokemon (those are just fetch quests)
    * All Pokemon included, animated and full of character,
    * Battles, gyms, badges, and a Pokemon league with good AI,
    * Better resolution, textures, frame rate and overall performance.

    Before that I just cannot give this a positive score.    … Expand
  45. MiguelSvl
    Feb 13, 2022
    10
    Juego muy top. En mi opinión, el mejor de la saga Pokemon. Lo tiene todo y se ve que la compañía va en muy buena dirección con este tipo de juegos. Estoy deseando que salga Kanto, Johto y Hoenn.
  46. CzarSquid
    Feb 13, 2022
    0
    People are suckered into buying an unity asset flip game marketed as AAA game.
  47. Evenstar1985
    Feb 13, 2022
    9
    This is a step to the right direction, loved this game, after burning myself out with Sword/Shield I thought I was done with Pokemon games after ignoring BD/SP, but this game my god I had so much fun.
  48. luisbortolaso
    Feb 13, 2022
    10
    muito bão, mas muito bão mesmo isso sim very good is forever now game its play nice camon inthe game very well in the world chapion easy boy is definitive game note maxima inthe game family
  49. 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
  50. 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
  51. Jason_Vox
    Feb 12, 2022
    10
    New fresh bold improvement, everything in this is so lovable to me as rpg lovers. Beautiful open world, fresh way of battling and evolve pokemon, just love it. Best pokemon game ever ! Living the LORE !
  52. Premier991
    Feb 12, 2022
    0
    This game has inexcusable graphics. It looks like they pulled the blocky graphics from the original Roller Coaster Tycoon game. I have seen better graphics on GameCube. It looks soooooo bad! I have concluded the devolpers have no graphical talent.
  53. JaniMosley
    Jan 31, 2022
    9
    El soundtrack es de lo mejor del Juego, una nueva fórmula y refrescante, de verdad es lo que franquicia necesitaba, esperemos que para la 9va generación sigan con esta fórmula.
  54. ekko64
    Feb 12, 2022
    9
    Best Pokémon game in a long time, cuts down on the nauseating text boxes you have to acknowledge in the previous games
  55. Pookytookybaby
    Feb 11, 2022
    9
    Graphics could be better. Overall though, it's the best foot forward gamefreak has had in a while. Great new mechanics, and the flow of gameplay is incredible.
  56. Wyve
    Feb 11, 2022
    7
    Finally the franchise go out of its old classic gamestyle. Compared with other JRPG nothing looks increadible but Pokemon charm is very strong.
    From technical point of view PLA looks like 2002 game with worst art direction.
  57. Kengo19
    Feb 11, 2022
    8
    This game is great! I had an amazing time playing the game. The mechanics kept me entertained through the whole game. While it's not perfect and needs some polish in parts I still highly recommend this game.
  58. Panranch
    Feb 11, 2022
    9
    Definitely one of my favorite Pokémon games. The new battle mechanics are a breath of fresh air and has a sense of similarity to the old battle mechanics, the world a big with lots of different Pokémon to find in certain parts of the region. The visuals are lacking, but the performance on the switch makes up for this and the story is great.
  59. bulba2020think
    Feb 11, 2022
    6
    PLA is a fun game that is really rough around the edges. There are parts of the game that make me kinda want the game to get on with it and parts where I was actually engaged with the story. With that said the game play felt very bare-bones and repetitive making me wish that there was more to it.

    Story: 7 For a Pokemon game, the story in this one is actually pretty decent even though I    PLA is a fun game that is really rough around the edges. There are parts of the game that make me kinda want the game to get on with it and parts where I was actually engaged with the story. With that said the game play felt very bare-bones and repetitive making me wish that there was more to it.

    Story: 7
    For a Pokemon game, the story in this one is actually pretty decent even though I feel they had to use leaps in logic for why people act or why conflict sometimes happen in order to progress the story forward, which isn't a bad thing, just isn't groundbreaking in its own right. Just happy to have stakes in a Pokemon game again.

    Sound: 6
    There wasn't much music that really stood out to me mostly because I swear i couldn't hear it over
    the Pokemon in the wild, the ending song is really good though.

    Graphics: 5
    I agree with everyone else that the graphics of the game itself isn't really that good and for the largest media franchise in the world, they could have stepped them up. But at the end of the day, it could have been a lot worse than we actually got.

    Game play: 6
    The game play is fun at the beginning, but the main issue with it is the fact that it's pretty much the same thing throughout the entire game, with the only break in the monotony being the boss fights which were genuinely fun to fight against because it wasn't just a regular Pokemon battle.

    Final Score: 6/10
    PLA is a step in the right direction for the Pokemon franchise, and I really want to see what they do next with this type of game play style. Even if this instalment feels extremely bare currently.    … Expand
  60. SharkRock191
    Feb 10, 2022
    10
    Es la forma más fresca de aventura que he vivido en un juego de Pokémon, no solo los Pokémon evolucionan, también lo hacen los personajes y tu entorno, te sientes realmente parte de ese mundo, su concepto primitivo te hace redescubrir conceptos básicos de la saga y recrear leyendas que habían en la saga, tal vez no sea todo lo bonito visualmente que quisiéramos pero es un gran paso en laEs la forma más fresca de aventura que he vivido en un juego de Pokémon, no solo los Pokémon evolucionan, también lo hacen los personajes y tu entorno, te sientes realmente parte de ese mundo, su concepto primitivo te hace redescubrir conceptos básicos de la saga y recrear leyendas que habían en la saga, tal vez no sea todo lo bonito visualmente que quisiéramos pero es un gran paso en la dirección correcta ( se disfruta más en el modo portátil ) solo deseo que llegue un DLC para tener más Pokémon que investigar, 242 se hace poco, necesitamos el subsuelo para atrapar muchos muchos más… Expand
  61. kchewz_official
    Feb 9, 2022
    2
    Lack of polish and horrible graphics don't make up for a few minor gimmicks. The game is still years behind.
  62. Phynster
    Feb 9, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overall for a Pokémon Game the changes they made were exactly what we have been waiting for for years. The issues start once you realize though this is not a Open World Game and technically even less Open World than previous games.

    They straight up stole the World System from Monster Hunter where you have a Central Hub filled with NPCs you can converse with, merchants, and crafting capabilities; of which they didn't really even use recipes they already have(for example only brown apricots are in the game preventing the acquisition of pokeballs such as the Love ball or Premier Ball). and then Exploration Zones, which are just Wild Area's from Sword and Shield, but Larger. The Alpha Pokémon are just permanent weaker versions of Dynamaxing, which is nice but not really anything new, they are supposed to come with special moves but those same moves can just be bought from the move trainer for money.
    Money, never thought a Pokémon game would make money redundant, but I wasted my first 2 Million just buying moves for Pokémon I ended up releasing back into the Wild eventually. Some recipes cost money, and can be costly(upwards of 50,000 so far), but I made 2 Million before I even quelled the first Noble. You don't need to buy pokeballs or potions or their upgraded versions, cause you can just craft them. Bag Space is kind of expensive after awhile but after the first 15 upgrades I've never had an issue with running out of space before needing to go rest and recover pp.

    The game isn't even anywhere close to Open World. The Central Hub is separated by a loading screen between every region, regions of which you can not travel between without going back to the Central Hub, and walking into buildings causes loading screens. That is a Closed World. They have Wild Pokémon spotting's where a group of something specific will spawn in larger numbers, but that only happens to 1 region at a time, and only when you go back to the Central Hub. They also have these things called Time Distortions which summon Evolution Items, stronger Pokémon perfect for level grinding, and coloured plates and star dust which can be crafted together into star pieces. But only 3 or 4 will spawn in a region at a time, afterwards you're forced to go back to the Central Hub again if you want more of these to spawn. Before going back to town, your also forced to turn in all of your currently finished research, which gives you money and xp towards your Star Rank.

    The Star Ranks. What was the purpose of these, I was 7 Star and all Pokémon of all levels would obey my command before I even quelled Kleavor, that's the equivalent of 2 Gym Badges in previous games. Which means by time I actually got into the Mirelands, every one of my Pokémon, which I collect 1 of each one in their Alpha Form and Shiny Forms, were all 1 hitting everything, including the Noble of the Mirelands, the Miss Fortune Sisters, and all the "Trainers"

    Trainers, where are all my trainers at? I've rushed to unlock Braviary and now stopping to actually perfect the Dex, but like where are the trainers at? you fight a handful of Leaders and Wardens of the Diamond and Pearl Clan, and even give out Balls and Pokémon to people to start them out, but the only real trainer encounter is the Miss Fortune Sisters who Ambush you from time to time.

    WHERE IS MY FOLLOWER POKEMON!!! Like seriously, Yellow, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Lets Go, These were some of your best games because of the follower Pokémon, stop removing that feature!

    Combat Evolved? I noticed and love the fact that you went out of your way and removed redundant moves such as Harden, and condensed them into their other more significant abilities like Iron Defense, but where's the Pokémon Combat? This would have been a perfect game to allow us to control our Pokémon during battle and do combat like an RPG instead of turn based. Dodge, Block, Attack, all of that could have easily been done instead of being able to run around during combat as the trainer, kind of redundant there and a little useless for a feature.

    Although yes I did say this was the game we've been waiting for for years, I have to lower my rating because of the fact they keep removing features of their series that actually did very well and attracted people to their game. All-in-all I have spent over 100 hours on the game already and have perfect 115 / 242 available currently. Hopefully with future updates and dlc they can fix some issues and maybe try and actually make an open world game, not just claim it to be one and steal the concept from someone else.    … Expand
  63. tuanchuong789
    Feb 9, 2022
    9
    I can say that the game has been really enjoyable so far after 12 hours in game. Not a game that is as breathtaking as Breath of the Wild, but I do think that it could be a steppingstone for the next Pokemon game which might revolutionize its series. Game Freak is on the right track. I give this a 9 for the fun I've had.

    By the way, the graphic is not that bad if you don't compare it to    I can say that the game has been really enjoyable so far after 12 hours in game. Not a game that is as breathtaking as Breath of the Wild, but I do think that it could be a steppingstone for the next Pokemon game which might revolutionize its series. Game Freak is on the right track. I give this a 9 for the fun I've had.

    By the way, the graphic is not that bad if you don't compare it to BOTW, people just had way too high expectations for it like "I expected this to be on the BOTW level, what the hell!!!".    … Expand
  64. Remysbayou
    Feb 9, 2022
    9
    A fun new adventure with Pokemon. Worth a play. Buttons are easy to remember.
  65. SurTails101
    Feb 9, 2022
    9
    Didn't expect much from just looking at the previews of the game. I thought I would wait for critics to come out. I didn't expect to succeed and yet it did (by switch standards).

    Got the game one day after release and been addicted since then. The core gameplay is very fun. It's very effective. My only complaints are that it's a bit strange that you always have to head back to jubilife    Didn't expect much from just looking at the previews of the game. I thought I would wait for critics to come out. I didn't expect to succeed and yet it did (by switch standards).

    Got the game one day after release and been addicted since then. The core gameplay is very fun. It's very effective. My only complaints are that it's a bit strange that you always have to head back to jubilife village before heading to another zone. Also, I would love the combat to be perhaps just a bit more interactive, not that I dislike the classical turn base stuff, but maybe something Paper-Mario-esque, hell even better: like the tales series, though that could be asking for a bit much

    On the graphical side, I think people are a bit harsh. Though, I compare this to Shin Megami Tensei V. The games run at similar performance (30 fps with the occasionnal stuter). I do believe SMTV looks better though. Not a huge complaint here, knowing the limitations of the switch. Game is still charming and doesn't look too bad.

    Music is great. Enjoying the themes.

    Game progression seems much more fast paced. I have never been a huge fan of the whole exp share thing, but I think they got it right this time as the game just seems more difficult that other pokemon games (alpha pokemons, 1 vs 2-3 aggro encounters)

    Writing this review with over 50 hours in.

    9/10 for me. Hope Game Freak build onto this further. The Pokémon Franchise is looking to have a great future finally. Wish they would had focused dev resources on this and delayed BDSP by 1-2 years instead...    … Expand
  66. Top27-
    Feb 9, 2022
    0
    Uno scandaloso gioco tecnicamente di inizio 2000, gameplay semplice ma non noioso, trovo scandaloso però che un azienda che fattura miliardi e con questi numeri di vendite un prodotto del genere lo trovo inaccetabile.
  67. MD_Hirako
    Feb 9, 2022
    10
    Independiente de las criticas que he leído por temas de grafico o de mucho texto (Si eso les molesta es porque este tipo de juegos no es para ustedes así de simple, no sirven para juegos tipo RPG donde hay que leer...), para mi el juego cumple con su función totalmente, es entretenido, un nuevo mundo en lo que es Pokémon y cumple totalmente mis expectativas, espero seriamente que GF sigaIndependiente de las criticas que he leído por temas de grafico o de mucho texto (Si eso les molesta es porque este tipo de juegos no es para ustedes así de simple, no sirven para juegos tipo RPG donde hay que leer...), para mi el juego cumple con su función totalmente, es entretenido, un nuevo mundo en lo que es Pokémon y cumple totalmente mis expectativas, espero seriamente que GF siga por este camino y nos de este tipo de experiencias a futuro.… Expand
  68. Cloudywolf
    Feb 9, 2022
    0
    Si este juego lo hace Sony o Microsoft se llevaría un 6 en metacritic, pero como es Nintendo y su nombre es Pokémon....
  69. Lukej142
    Feb 8, 2022
    5
    I quite like the game! It's fun, I sunk 24 hours into it in a few weeks! It just seems under baked. I know I'm going to complete the game because I enjoy it but it's flawed. The environment is stale, AI is poor, pop in is horrible for a game about exploring. My biggest complaint is the map. There's no map in the corner and so I find myself constantly opening the map up and on top of that,I quite like the game! It's fun, I sunk 24 hours into it in a few weeks! It just seems under baked. I know I'm going to complete the game because I enjoy it but it's flawed. The environment is stale, AI is poor, pop in is horrible for a game about exploring. My biggest complaint is the map. There's no map in the corner and so I find myself constantly opening the map up and on top of that, you can only place one guided marker at a time. It's a refreshing game! It's not hard at all if that's what you want, but I would recommend it. 5 just because it's good but it could have been so much more. I just see a decent base idea with a flawed execution.… Expand
  70. 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
  71. samichsupernova
    Feb 8, 2022
    4
    I wasn’t sure what to make of PL:Arceus when it was first announced. On the one hand, GF and TPC appeared to be changing up the battle mechanics & adding real-time elements. On the other hand, its poor graphics and empty overworld left a lot to be desired. It was also unclear whether the game would be an experimental one-off, or an attempt to change/evolve the series’ core mechanics. AsI wasn’t sure what to make of PL:Arceus when it was first announced. On the one hand, GF and TPC appeared to be changing up the battle mechanics & adding real-time elements. On the other hand, its poor graphics and empty overworld left a lot to be desired. It was also unclear whether the game would be an experimental one-off, or an attempt to change/evolve the series’ core mechanics. As someone who’s played since the very first titles but finds the latest entries to be stale and disappointing, I went in with very low expectations.

    Pokemon Legends: Arceus’ trailers promised a decent story, and while I can attest that the writing receives more focus than usual, the presentation frankly sucks, as there’s still no voice acting, with most interactions consisting of characters awkwardly standing & talking.

    The real draws are the revamped combat and catching systems. The changes to gameplay, while not perfect, make Arceus initially far more captivating than its preceding games. First and most importantly, you can aim Poke Balls to interact directly with Pokemon on the field, & while exploring, you’ll be able to easily shuffle who’s next in line to battle, as well as send them to harvest materials from trees, shrubs, and mineral outcroppings, essential for crafting healing items and Poke Balls.

    Many Pokemon will either run or attack your avatar on sight, so you’ve got options - dodge like it's Dark Souls, sneak around and try to nab them without being spotted, ambush with your Pokemon to start a fight, lure/repel them with food, or run away. You’ll also get multiple Pokemon mounts to ride across the game’s several open areas.

    Combat is tweaked in many minor ways. While you’ll be dodging occasionally, aside from bosses, you don’t fight Pokemon in real-time, so the traditional four-move, turn-based core combat remains. The game introduces Agile and Strong variations to attacks (faster and weaker VS stronger and slower). Best of all, your Pokemon’s moves can now be easily switched outside of battle, making it infinitely more convenient to swap movesets. It really opens up a lot of possibilities - you can have your starter be a sweeper in one battle, and a defensive mon-catching tool in the next. Held items no longer exist. Status effects are tweaked, with most being weaker, and they thankfully disappear after each battle.

    These changes, as well as the limited pool of teachable moves, make certain builds, such as dedicated physical and special sweepers, far more effective. It’ll be in your interest to get battles done as quickly as possible, especially since you’ll often find yourself fighting multiple wild Pokemon at once with just one of your own. For the most part, the changes also help the game to flow smoother, since you’ll be covering a lot of ground in the great outdoors, often atop mounted Pokemon. However, due to the kneecapping of potential builds owing to the removal of breeding, and lack of variety in your foes making fine-tuning an afterthought, I grew bored of the battles halfway in.

    There are no gyms, no breeding, and very few trainer battles. Instead, you’ll spend time gathering/crafting, and on the Pokedex. This time your dex entries don’t end with just catching and trading. You’re also tasked with specific battle tasks. You’ll only need to fulfill ten challenges per Pokemon, so while it isn't daunting, it does feel like busywork.

    That brings me to the game’s biggest weakness - the world itself - and I don’t just mean the fact that there are limited ways to interact with the environments, or that the 242 Pokemon are a mixed bag of species. While the Pokemon models are often well-animated, the day-night and weather cycles add variety, and the game runs smoothly with minimal loading, there’s no sugarcoating the fact that the graphics and environments are subpar, featuring empty worlds, trees & textures that would look bad on the GameCube, pop-in and heavy aliasing, & a bland color palette tempered by muted art direction.

    It's a testament to the strength of Arceus’ core mechanics that the bland environments, lack of trainer battles, and unfinished feel of the game don’t completely sink the experience. Perhaps it’s because my expectations were so low going in, but I can safely say that in spite of its many faults, Arceus is the most fun I’ve had with a Pokemon title since the days of the DS. It also shows that the franchise in general still has potential. That may sound like faint praise from someone who has been critical of the mainline franchise for years, but I think most fans will appreciate the real-time elements, the easily-swappable movesets, and the additions to the world-building and lore. My only hope is that Nintendo is able to build upon what was established in this title and utilize it to take the franchise forward in a bold new direction. Rated 4/10 to balance out all the shills.    … Expand
  72. redmandana
    Jan 30, 2022
    8
    takes about an hour or 2 to get into, after that its very fun. i cant put the game down sometimes. probably the best pokemon game ever
  73. A-Kratonos
    Feb 8, 2022
    10
    Aunque en general todos esperábamos un gran salto técnico despues del primer teaser, dentro de lo que siempre ha resultado Pokemon, han mejorado sustancialmente, eso sí, el popping y las texturas son mejorables, pero los dientes de sierra aveces pueden sacar de la inmersión
    La historia me parece fresca y los personajes aceptables, no obstante, Sol y Luna, BW o incluso los viejos Diamond y    Aunque en general todos esperábamos un gran salto técnico despues del primer teaser, dentro de lo que siempre ha resultado Pokemon, han mejorado sustancialmente, eso sí, el popping y las texturas son mejorables, pero los dientes de sierra aveces pueden sacar de la inmersión
    La historia me parece fresca y los personajes aceptables, no obstante, Sol y Luna, BW o incluso los viejos Diamond y Pearl tienen mayor cantidad de personajes entrañables.. Si bien el mundo abierto es algo reciente en Pokemon, la implementación de todo en conjunto queda como base para una 9na gen con competitivo y todas las cosas

    Lo único es que en pos de una aventura single player, la criba de movimientos es aun mas grande, lo cual se hace para instaurar el sistema de combate que supongo solo se quedara en esta entrega.    … Expand
  74. CloudXz
    Feb 3, 2022
    0
    This Game is absolut bad. One of the worst Games i ever played. Graphics are Trash, the Gameplay is just Awful, the Story is a Joke and the Balance dosen't exists. Worst Game i ever played on the Switch. I hate everything about it.
  75. StrickenLoki92
    Feb 8, 2022
    8
    Despite the world not being fully open (Nothing wrong but BOTW is fully open with better drawing distances) and draw distance being terrible, legends arceus is the best pokemon game I've played in a LONG time (Since Gen 5) it has TONS of content (More than we are used to sadly, but nothing compared to other RPGS like skyrim and such), story is fairly long I didn't rush and it took meDespite the world not being fully open (Nothing wrong but BOTW is fully open with better drawing distances) and draw distance being terrible, legends arceus is the best pokemon game I've played in a LONG time (Since Gen 5) it has TONS of content (More than we are used to sadly, but nothing compared to other RPGS like skyrim and such), story is fairly long I didn't rush and it took me around 50 hours I would like to see the same game, but in Jhoto with access to the Kanto region and the FULL national dex! (Not a modern Jhoto nor ancient Jhoto, regular gen 2 Jhoto couple of cities multiple towns with huge routes to catch pokemon), Still playing the game haven't fully captured all legendaries and i'm at 72 hours but already finished main story and post game story only missing secondary missions. P.S The story is meh to decent forgot to talk about that but yeah nothing special compared to a mystery dungeon but its better than some recent pokemon games tho.… Expand
  76. giannis2001
    Feb 8, 2022
    8
    I loved this game. It was very different from the original formula but it's always nice to try new ones if they do it right, and this one does. It's the first Pokémon game chronologically and the story is very nice. I also enjoyed the gameplay a lot. The formula breaks from the typical battle after battle and I personally found that really good for this spin off. I highly recommend it.
  77. Clleavage
    Feb 8, 2022
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Things start off fun and exciting but quickly become redundant and monotone. Completing the pokedex is overkill and after completing the game you wonder why you actually even bothered trying to complete any of the side quests giving you nothing but a few additional resources.

    The store is a joke, you'll never actually have to buy a pokeball or potion for the entirety of the game

    The lack of other villages or towns in the game is pretty horrendous. Only another village and yet nothing worthwhile to the storyline to do there.

    As other critics have mentioned, the NPCs are also blatantly empty.

    To me the only worthwhile point to this game is the storyline and even there they could've cut to the chase at the end instead of adding double and triple plot twists!

    Completed the game and tossed it in my completed game section. May or may not take it out for DLCs if any in the future but it really feels like DLCs should have been part of the game in the first place.

    Overall verdict:
    Borrow it from a friend, complete the story and don't bother complete the pokedex, buying stuff or doing side quests. They give little to no addition to the game    … Expand
  78. Zakws
    Feb 8, 2022
    8
    Muy buen juego para ser el primero de la saga pokemon en incluir mundo abierto. Aunque si que es verdad que podria mejorarse en muchos aspectos
  79. Harry2P
    Feb 4, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A lot of great points about the game it is not the usual beat all the gyms then move on to the elite 4 and become the champion
    Story makes sense and the new features are great like being able to fly (working with pokemons) The game is also harder than the previous game pokemon sword and shield which is also a good thing
    The jubilife village theme changes the more you go into the story
    not to forget that your character and the wyndeer gets dirty depending on how much did you travel
    To the cons now
    Graphics could be much better and it looks like a game from the 2000s (doesnt mean the game is bad)
    The price of the games are questionable but nothing can be done with that

    People who go on to say the game is bad without playing are ignorant    … Expand
  80. yascm
    Feb 8, 2022
    10
    Este juego es absolutamente renovador, tiene algunos detalles a mi parecer en cuanto a la dinámica, por ejemplo para moverse entre zonas no te da opción de ir libremente sino que hablas con el personaje de salida, le indicas la zona y en automático llegas. Como es un juego que te incita a la exploración, se contradice un poco en ese sentido. Por lo demás estoy muy contento, es el juego queEste juego es absolutamente renovador, tiene algunos detalles a mi parecer en cuanto a la dinámica, por ejemplo para moverse entre zonas no te da opción de ir libremente sino que hablas con el personaje de salida, le indicas la zona y en automático llegas. Como es un juego que te incita a la exploración, se contradice un poco en ese sentido. Por lo demás estoy muy contento, es el juego que estaba esperando desde que tenía 10 años y compré el pokémon yellow para game boy color. Es una brutalidad pero aún se puede mejorar, y si lo hacen lo compraría sin pensármelo 2 veces. Muy recomendado.… Expand
  81. Nerta32
    Feb 8, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Cos'è leggende Arceus se non un titolo bello perchè piace, ho trascorso ad Hisui ben 55 ore che personalmente rivivrei da capo, comparto audio fenomenale, animazioni e character design godibili in un mondo che, per quanto spoglio, va bene così per quello che si è posto. A non essere apprezzate le sezioni coi geni, le morti a caso causate da Braviary e specialmente l'introduzione che può risultare scomoda e noiosa per chi già ha intuito le meccaniche… Expand
  82. UltanCombo
    Feb 8, 2022
    8
    This is the best Pokemon game Ive ever experienced. They have defiantly have taken some inspiration from Breath of the Wild and have listened to the fans. Sword and Shield was a joke. After ten minuets of that game I hated it but this is totally different. There isn't enough hours in the day to play this.

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

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

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

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

    Im giving this an EIGHT cause I'm so happy playing this. It has plenty of issues that it really should be a SIX but the nostalgia is strong with this one.    … Expand
  83. sinetic
    Feb 8, 2022
    0
    the game is made on the idea that has been made by may fans more than 10 years ago. the graphics are worse than 20yo games.
  84. Andres_FPS92
    Feb 8, 2022
    9
    I hadn't had so much fun with a pokèmon game in such a long time!!! Loved the game a lot, great and fluid gameplay. Loved all the new concepts that were included.

    The graphics need a lot of polish, I hope future games improve on that but keep and improve this gameplay, this is the way to go
  85. zoharwolf
    Feb 8, 2022
    9
    The best pokemon game so far. I had not enjoyed any pokemon game since 15 years ago, but this time, I really enjoy it.
  86. Pill91
    Feb 8, 2022
    0
    Tiene unos Bugs que hace que el juego sea horrible, no sean idiotas, no compren esa porquería o basura. Y los gráficos, parecieran que lo hicieran niños japoneses de 5 años!
  87. Jayt491
    Feb 8, 2022
    10
    I’ve played every single Pokémon game for the last 25 years. Pokémon is my favorite franchise of all time, so I’m not one of these trolls on the internet who like to shout extra loud about how bad a Pokémon game is when they aren’t actually fans of the series. You won’t see me waking up extra early and logging online to scream bad opinions to the void about video games that don’t interestI’ve played every single Pokémon game for the last 25 years. Pokémon is my favorite franchise of all time, so I’m not one of these trolls on the internet who like to shout extra loud about how bad a Pokémon game is when they aren’t actually fans of the series. You won’t see me waking up extra early and logging online to scream bad opinions to the void about video games that don’t interest me. I’m not out here critiquing first person shooters cause I have no place doing so.. because I don’t enjoy them. Plain and simple. The people online with the extra harsh criticism of this game are exactly that. Trust me, if you are a real Pokémon fan this game is everything. I’ve never had more fun playing a Pokémon game, ever. (Well I won’t count Gold and Silver, that’s pure nostalgia)

    This game has me so excited for the future of the series. It’s a glimpse into soooo much potential and it’s just such a pure good time. The franchise is notorious for taking very small steps forward at a time. This was a GIANT leap. Game freak have never takin this much of a jump forward and it’s exciting. The story is actually interesting and I find myself really taking my time as to not rush through it. which to be frank, I haven’t found myself super enthralled by a Pokémon games story in a very long time. It’s a breath of fresh air and a fun new way to play. The game isn’t focused on the same aspect we are used to. So you have to remember that the focus is exploring and research, not gym badges and elite 4.. and it’s very good at what it’s intended for. I’m 60 hours in and still only half way through the main story. I have been letting myself get lost and immersed in the world. There is so much to complete that I know it’ll easily take a almost 200 hours to do everything. Going to each new area is always exciting and discovering Pokémon in their habitats never gets old. You’ll find yourself excited to see a Pokémon you’ve seen a million times in other games. They put a lot of time into each Pokémon having their own personalities and animations. They feel more alive than ever. It’s challenging as well. If you’re not prepared before venturing out you can find yourself getting attacked by a gang of Pokémon and blacking out real fast. We’ve never been able to experience such a realistic feel to Pokémon in the wild. It’s amazing. I could go on and on and on. Honestly just buy it.

    And get excited for what’s hopefully just a glimpse into what’s to come for the Pokémon series!!    … Expand
  88. nowells5
    Feb 8, 2022
    7
    Se agradecen los cambios y el esfuerzo por revolucionar la saga, y en muchos aspectos lo consigue, llegando a tener mecánicas por momentos adictivas. Sin embargo, un apartado técnico desastroso, unos tutoriales extremadamente largos, misiones secundarias de recadero y una sensación de repetición que al final termina cansando hacen que el juego se quede a medias de lo que quería conseguir.Se agradecen los cambios y el esfuerzo por revolucionar la saga, y en muchos aspectos lo consigue, llegando a tener mecánicas por momentos adictivas. Sin embargo, un apartado técnico desastroso, unos tutoriales extremadamente largos, misiones secundarias de recadero y una sensación de repetición que al final termina cansando hacen que el juego se quede a medias de lo que quería conseguir. Si cogen todo lo bueno de esta entrega y arreglan todos los errores que ha tenido, pueden revivir la franquicia en futuras entregas. Duración aproximada: 30 horas… Expand
  89. IshrakRahman
    Feb 8, 2022
    10
    Pokemon Legends Arceus was something to get hyped of right from the start when they teased it. The Massive Openworld makes this game really interesting to discover More and MORE!!! With the ability to control the camera angle was great from Sword and Shield's wild area but in this game, we are free to use this feature everywhere. As well as the battles and while talking to NPCs in somePokemon Legends Arceus was something to get hyped of right from the start when they teased it. The Massive Openworld makes this game really interesting to discover More and MORE!!! With the ability to control the camera angle was great from Sword and Shield's wild area but in this game, we are free to use this feature everywhere. As well as the battles and while talking to NPCs in some case. I really enjoy playing this game and spending hours and hours in it catching'em all. Really appriciate their effort in this game. I am now looking forward to GameFreak's next project.… Expand
  90. MadBert91
    Feb 8, 2022
    8
    Evidentemente estamos ante el mejor juego de Pokemon que se haya desarrollado nunca, es súper entretenido y a nivel gráfico hay partes que se prestan a foto. Comprendo que haya gente que esperase más del apartado técnico sabiendo que la consola puede y este Pokemon está lejos de alcanzar el potencial que podían hacer. Dicho esto no voy a valorar los gráficos, Sencillamente es el pokemonEvidentemente estamos ante el mejor juego de Pokemon que se haya desarrollado nunca, es súper entretenido y a nivel gráfico hay partes que se prestan a foto. Comprendo que haya gente que esperase más del apartado técnico sabiendo que la consola puede y este Pokemon está lejos de alcanzar el potencial que podían hacer. Dicho esto no voy a valorar los gráficos, Sencillamente es el pokemon con mejores gráficos. Loq ue si voy a valorar es el repetitivismo de la saga, no puede ser a estas alturas que todos y cada uno de los Pokemon hagan exactamente lo mismo sin apenas ninguna variación. Sabemos que se trata de cazar Pokemon pero coño que el 95% del juego se hacer eso una y otra vez y que para colmo al llegar al final del juego, el boss o bosses finales te obliguen a subir otros 20 niveles de golpe para poder vencer al juego es totalmente ridículo (y frustrante por cierto) Le doy un 8 porque no estoy valorando los gráficos, la próxima entrega si lo haré porque ya ha habido un precedente.… Expand
  91. Palischkapio
    Feb 8, 2022
    9
    PALI_CRITIC: 92/100

    List of my favourite games: #5

    Best Pokemon game of all time!
  92. Cutsupreme1
    Feb 8, 2022
    9
    Excellent game just needs voice acting i coukd bever get into the older pokemon ganes because i need a game i can walk around in like this. Deffinatly reccomemded to anyone who loves to play a adventure game with rog elements and anyone who loves pokemon this is a must buy
  93. ducnam2005
    Feb 7, 2022
    9
    Awesome game with brand new gameplay improvement and great sound although the graphic is still not good. Hope it will monimated for GOTY award of TGA 2022.
  94. TV1889
    Feb 7, 2022
    7
    Contra: Die Grafik ist eine riesengroße Frechheit und hätte so nicht rauskommen sollen.
    Immer wieder laden Texturen nach und Gegenstände ploppen auf. Die Texturen sind matschig und nicht zeitgemäß.
    Das Wasser sieht sehr billig aus und die Lavatextur kann man nicht als Lava bezeichnen. Die Dörfer sind sehr klein und bestehen aus Copy Paste Häusern. Bei Treppen hat man sich nicht die Mühe    Contra: Die Grafik ist eine riesengroße Frechheit und hätte so nicht rauskommen sollen.
    Immer wieder laden Texturen nach und Gegenstände ploppen auf. Die Texturen sind matschig und nicht zeitgemäß.
    Das Wasser sieht sehr billig aus und die Lavatextur kann man nicht als Lava bezeichnen.
    Die Dörfer sind sehr klein und bestehen aus Copy Paste Häusern.
    Bei Treppen hat man sich nicht die Mühe gemacht diese sauber einzufügen sondern hat unsichtbar schrägen drunter gelegt.
    In Höhlen hat man überall weiße pixelige Umrisse die aussehen als hätte jemand gerade erst Photoshop geöffnet.

    Die Story ist wie in jeden Pokemon nicht der Rede wert und auch das Postgame ist nichts besonderes.
    ABER
    Pro: Die Welt ist relativ offen.
    Man kann alle Pokemon auf der Overworld sehen und hat keine Random Pokemon im Hohen Gras.
    Die Shiny Pokemon sind sichtbar gemacht worden und es ist seit langen ein Pokemon in dem man alle Pokemon fangen kann.
    Das System den Pokedex zu füllen und durch Missionen aufzuwerten sorgt trotzdem dafür das man weiterhin viele Pokemon fangen will.
    Es gibt keine Routen auf denen man mit Trainerkämpfen zugespammt wird und es gibt keine langen auf und ab Animationen vor jeden Kampf die das Spiel unnötig strecken.
    Alles in allen ist es ein Pokemonspiel wie ich es mir wünsche da es mir nicht vorkommt als würde ich Stunden damit verbringen die Animationen zu sehen.
    Aber es ist leider grafisch nur eine Alpha Version. Wenn man das ausblenden kann, dann hat man aber definitiv Spaß mit dem Spiel    … Expand
  95. CorbyO
    Feb 7, 2022
    7
    전체적으로 재미있으나 역시나 게임 프리크이다.
    스토리는 외전작인 포켓몬스터 불가사의 던전 에서 벤치마킹이 많이 된것같음, 그래도 자연스럽고 재미있는 스토리.
    포획, 도감 시스템은 이벤트의 템포가 빨라져 긍정적인 변화 였다고 판단이라고 생각. 전투 시스템은 익숙하진 않지만 재미있고, 이전에 타 스탯에 비해 크게 신경쓰지 않았던 스피드와 pp에 무게감이 있어 마음에 들었음. 성장 시스템에서 라이트유저와 해비 유저도 전체적으로 만족할만한 시스템이라고 생각함. 모험 시스템은 타 오픈월드 게임에 비해서는 부족하다는 느낌과 이전 게임과 비교해서 큰차이를 느끼지 못했음. 이외의 부정적인 의견은 온라인 배틀이 없음, NPC의 생동감히 전혀 없음, 난이도가 전체적으로 너무 쉬움, 다중배틀이 없어져서 너무    전체적으로 재미있으나 역시나 게임 프리크이다.
    스토리는 외전작인 포켓몬스터 불가사의 던전 에서 벤치마킹이 많이 된것같음, 그래도 자연스럽고 재미있는 스토리.
    포획, 도감 시스템은 이벤트의 템포가 빨라져 긍정적인 변화 였다고 판단이라고 생각.
    전투 시스템은 익숙하진 않지만 재미있고, 이전에 타 스탯에 비해 크게 신경쓰지 않았던 스피드와 pp에 무게감이 있어 마음에 들었음.
    성장 시스템에서 라이트유저와 해비 유저도 전체적으로 만족할만한 시스템이라고 생각함.
    모험 시스템은 타 오픈월드 게임에 비해서는 부족하다는 느낌과 이전 게임과 비교해서 큰차이를 느끼지 못했음.
    이외의 부정적인 의견은 온라인 배틀이 없음, NPC의 생동감히 전혀 없음, 난이도가 전체적으로 너무 쉬움, 다중배틀이 없어져서 너무 아쉬움, 포켓몬스터 레츠고 처럼 외전느낌이 있음.

    전체적으로 마음에 드나 기대 이하인것은 확실하고 이후의 오픈월드 게임에 더 기대가 감.    … Expand
  96. DanHlrzr
    Feb 7, 2022
    10
    Love it, this new direction is great and I hope Game Freak expand on it. The gameplay is unique and only Pokemon is capable of making this work.
  97. AndreFire
    Feb 7, 2022
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos de pokemon que já joguei, apesar da história ser curta, o que é algo já habitual nos jogos pokemon, para capturar o Boss Final (arceus) teremos de completar a pokedex, ou seja, leva muito, muito tempo, passei o jogo em 60 horas.
  98. gloryv
    Feb 7, 2022
    10
    The best mainline release of the franchise hands down. I couldn't have asked for more in a Pokemon game since I was a kid. This is what I envision the series looking like going forward. Absolutely awesome game. Thank you Game Freak! This is a great base, build on it please!
  99. Kast2
    Feb 7, 2022
    8
    In summary it is a classic game of Pokèmon, I would have preferred open world than open map and graphics maybe better (here we are at the level of Unity crap). However, the leveling system is strange, throughout the story you can also go to equal level but towards the end, you are required to have a team leveled well, this I call it unbalancing and not good at all.

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

    I sincerely hope that for other games in the series, they improve starting from their negative points but knowing Gamefreak......    … Expand
  100. Gabrielchess
    Jan 29, 2022
    10
    What an amazing game, the gameplay is just so fluid, it is the first pokemon game that makes you want to complete the pokedex. This game is a wonderful step forward to this franchise, the difficulty level is just perfect, you can get over-levelled, but the wild pokemon constantly tag team you, making it a 2v1 or maybe a 3v1.

    The greatest flaw of this game is its graphics, some textures    What an amazing game, the gameplay is just so fluid, it is the first pokemon game that makes you want to complete the pokedex. This game is a wonderful step forward to this franchise, the difficulty level is just perfect, you can get over-levelled, but the wild pokemon constantly tag team you, making it a 2v1 or maybe a 3v1.

    The greatest flaw of this game is its graphics, some textures are actually really ugly, the moves are actually pretty beautiful, but sometimes the trees, or even the pokemon are not that good looking. Besides, the fps constantly decreases, but not in a way that bothers you a lot.

    Since the game changes a lot the core mechanics, this game is easily the most noob-friendly game of the franchise, making the player learn about pokemon as they play.

    Overall, pokemon legends arceus is a fantastic game with fantastic mechanics, it's the closest we ever got to the dream pokemon game. It's not a 10/10 because we know the graphics can be better, but every single aspect of this game makes me want to play it even more.

    Update: What a fantastic ending arc, now this game is indeed a 10/10    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 118 Critic Reviews

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