Pokemon Legends: Arceus

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  1. CKaedhan
    Feb 1, 2022
    9
    50 hours in, around 45 hours of fun.

    The game has terrible graphics, you know it, everyone knows it. But also, the sound design is lackluster. The story is as usual, you need 2 functional braincell to understand it. But people enjoys Minecraft. The game is amazing, there is so many QoLs I love, you can catch every pokemon without needing someone else to trade with you. Easily    50 hours in, around 45 hours of fun.

    The game has terrible graphics, you know it, everyone knows it.
    But also, the sound design is lackluster.
    The story is as usual, you need 2 functional braincell to understand it.

    But people enjoys Minecraft.

    The game is amazing, there is so many QoLs I love, you can catch every pokemon without needing someone else to trade with you.

    Easily the best Pokemon game, if you are a fan you need to try it.
    I just wish there was more battling content.    … Expand
  2. DaLawUK
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    So we finally have a game that Gamefreak have put some effort in, however does it actually work? Minor spoilers if you haven't watched trailers so be warned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Overall this game is a hard 9/10 I love that Gamefreak went for a risk and put so much effort into a new game rather than us getting a new 3DS game that's slightly bigger in map size. This is a great direction for new Pokémon games, I see this as the BoTW of the series. This is a test to see if the audience enjoy this style of game and then in future we will get more immersive maps, maps will towns we are going to end up having a truly flawless game if they continue in this direction and don't just use this style of spin off games in the future.    … Expand
  3. 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
  4. NextPlayer_it
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    Game Freak ha unito azione ed esplorazione insieme alle radici dei titoli Pokémon precendenti e questo rende Leggende Pokémon: Arceus una delle ambientazioni più singolari nella storia della saga. Anche il nuovo approccio al gameplay e il nuovo sistema di combattimento fanno la loro parte, accompagnando l’intera avventura senza stancarti ma con la voglia di voler cercare ogni nuovo PokémonGame Freak ha unito azione ed esplorazione insieme alle radici dei titoli Pokémon precendenti e questo rende Leggende Pokémon: Arceus una delle ambientazioni più singolari nella storia della saga. Anche il nuovo approccio al gameplay e il nuovo sistema di combattimento fanno la loro parte, accompagnando l’intera avventura senza stancarti ma con la voglia di voler cercare ogni nuovo Pokémon possibile per poter completare il Pokédex. Se avete giocato e apprezzato Pokémon Diamante Lucente e Pokémon Perla Splendente, ed avete esplorato tutta la regione di Sinnoh, sarete entusiasti di vivere questa avventura nel passato!… Expand
  5. Nancyglass
    Jan 31, 2022
    9
    The most excited I’ve ever been to see and catch a Zubat in any Pokémon game. The new gameplay loop is very addicting and there’s an actual challenge in catching some of the Pokémon and staying alive. The only con I have for this game is the graphics can be buggy at times but I mean what do you expect from an oversized cell phone? Bottom line, the game is very fun and holding my interestThe most excited I’ve ever been to see and catch a Zubat in any Pokémon game. The new gameplay loop is very addicting and there’s an actual challenge in catching some of the Pokémon and staying alive. The only con I have for this game is the graphics can be buggy at times but I mean what do you expect from an oversized cell phone? Bottom line, the game is very fun and holding my interest compared to the last 3 mainline Pokémon titles.… Expand
  6. DouglasQuilava
    Feb 3, 2022
    9
    Pokemon Legends Arceus is an amazing new direction for this series. and honestly it's a thousand times better than Sword and Shield were in my opinion. sure, i enjoyed Sword, but Legends is amazing. it feels like Pokemon meets Breath of the Wild sort of. that or maybe Pokemon meets Monster hunter Rise with how you go to multiple massive and open areas to explore and hunt things down in.Pokemon Legends Arceus is an amazing new direction for this series. and honestly it's a thousand times better than Sword and Shield were in my opinion. sure, i enjoyed Sword, but Legends is amazing. it feels like Pokemon meets Breath of the Wild sort of. that or maybe Pokemon meets Monster hunter Rise with how you go to multiple massive and open areas to explore and hunt things down in. also, it's just so much fun. graphics look... alright, but they're leagues better than Sword and Shield. the gameplay is solid, and much more like what i was hoping for when I saw the original reveal trailer. I love this game, but it's kinda tough to avoid getting wrecked by high level Alpha pokemon if you wander too far. oh, and i would say at least make save datas for a Pokemon Let's Go game, Sword or Shield, and Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl for some free clothing items and two bonus quests involving mythical pokemon in the postgame. oh, and it's also fantastic that my favorite starter pokemon, Cyndaquil, is a starter in this game, but i digress. just pick up the game for yourself and find out how good it is for yourself!… Expand
  7. shitedoodle
    Feb 15, 2022
    9
    Not a perfect game but man this is by far the best pokemon game released in over ten years
  8. KreyGame
    Nov 24, 2022
    9
    Es sin duda el giro que necesitaba la franquicia.
    Tiene sus fallos pero planta unas bases muy interesantes a desarrollar en distintas entregas.

    Este es el camino a seguir dentro de la franquicia pokemon.
  9. bualsman69
    Feb 3, 2022
    9
    This is one of the first times a Pokemon game has captured that wonder I felt playing my first game when I was young. I was astounded at how many risks GameFreak has finally taken, I genuinly hope that this type of pokemon game gets polished more and is a new template for the series moving forward. However the graphics are in fact pretty awful, while usually that doesn't mean anything toThis is one of the first times a Pokemon game has captured that wonder I felt playing my first game when I was young. I was astounded at how many risks GameFreak has finally taken, I genuinly hope that this type of pokemon game gets polished more and is a new template for the series moving forward. However the graphics are in fact pretty awful, while usually that doesn't mean anything to me personally, somehow this game makes me notice more and the pop in is pretty anoying, I don't really understand how games like breath of the wild can be a launch title and look way more amazing due to clever art style tricks to make it run flawlessly on the Switch's limited hardware but I assume that after this game's success there will be more effort put into these aspects of the next Arceus like game. unfortunately the graphics do hold it back a bit but I'd rather have annoying graphic problems and a huge rework of Pokémon than another bland mainline copy-paste Pokémon game.… Expand
  10. Jt0429
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    Pros-
    This game has some of the most addictive and well designed gameplay loops I have played in a Pokémon game. The game allows you to be curious and encourages it more often than not and it feels very rewarding for just exploring the map. It adds so many new quality of life updates and changes like the battle mechanics are expanded. These changes are long overdue for the Pokémon IP and    Pros-
    This game has some of the most addictive and well designed gameplay loops I have played in a Pokémon game. The game allows you to be curious and encourages it more often than not and it feels very rewarding for just exploring the map. It adds so many new quality of life updates and changes like the battle mechanics are expanded. These changes are long overdue for the Pokémon IP and it works really well in the games favor. The music is amazing and is so pleasing especially in battles and just wandering around the open world. The story this time around is surprisingly decent and kept me invested. The Pokémon formula is changed for the better and it really works in the games' favor. Also the actual Pokémon have an actual personality and it is very refreshing to see.

    Cons-
    Honestly, this game is really ugly looking at most times and the graphics are just not up to par even for a switch game. There is a lot of jank in the controls and it takes away from the experience. The game does have a certain lack of polish that I am sure will be somewhat fixed but at release the polish or lack thereof definitely is noticeable

    Conclusion-
    All of the problems I mentioned are a problem and I wish Game Freak was given perhaps a few more months to iron things out, Even though that didn't happen, Pokémon Legends: Arceus is one of the most well designed and compelling Pokémon games ever and is able to overcome those shortcomings. This game is the game Pokémon fans have been waiting for years for and for the first time in years I think the future of the franchise is looking bright    … Expand
  11. GnosticBean
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    I was worried about the graphics and world being lifeless and empty but there is simply too much to do and an addictive gameplay loop to either notice much or care. +Pokedex completion is varied and engaging
    +Completionists will be happily busy
    +Pokemon themselves never looked better +Music is phenomenal +Seamless transition from open world to battles +Engaging story - Graphical artifacts    I was worried about the graphics and world being lifeless and empty but there is simply too much to do and an addictive gameplay loop to either notice much or care. +Pokedex completion is varied and engaging
    +Completionists will be happily busy
    +Pokemon themselves never looked better
    +Music is phenomenal
    +Seamless transition from open world to battles
    +Engaging story

    - Graphical artifacts are genuinely distracting at times ; flickering, pop ins, and glitching grass flat out ruin some moments    … Expand
  12. 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.
  13. Game_Critical
    Jan 29, 2022
    9
    I'll start with the obvious downsides. The graphics are not good, even considering it's a Switch game. It just looks unpolished and unfinished. The story is nothing special and it's about what you expect from a Pokemon game.

    However I enjoyed playing it. The changes to the stale formula, makes it a nice and new experience. New fighting options, no stale trainer fodder fights and it's    I'll start with the obvious downsides. The graphics are not good, even considering it's a Switch game. It just looks unpolished and unfinished. The story is nothing special and it's about what you expect from a Pokemon game.

    However I enjoyed playing it. The changes to the stale formula, makes it a nice and new experience. New fighting options, no stale trainer fodder fights and it's fun being a researcher. The action sequences give a nice break from the normal, more monotone battles. I would have given it a 10 if it was more polished and had more content, but I'm satisfied for now.    … Expand
  14. 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.
  15. JWAY21
    Feb 24, 2022
    9
    The best Pokemon game I have ever played. It is all I ever wanted growing up. This game is not perfect, but it provides an excellent stepping stone for future games of this style. I hope GameFreak sticks with this style of game. At times, it was painfully obvious this was the devs first time attempting to make a game like this. However, the gameplay is absolutely addicting and theThe best Pokemon game I have ever played. It is all I ever wanted growing up. This game is not perfect, but it provides an excellent stepping stone for future games of this style. I hope GameFreak sticks with this style of game. At times, it was painfully obvious this was the devs first time attempting to make a game like this. However, the gameplay is absolutely addicting and the overworld Pokemon are simply too cool to pass up this game.… Expand
  16. PoetAnderson44
    Feb 4, 2022
    9
    Such an amazing game. I hope Pokémon games continue in this direction in the future. You can get lost for hours in the world simply just wandering around and catching Pokémon. It’s the first time I am actually interested in completing the Pokédex. Graphics are the only let down in my opinion.
  17. 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
  18. JohnnArmstrong
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    I've never liked Pokemon games. After the tutorial I would always remove the game because I was bored. Technically Pokémon Legend Arceus is my first Pokémon that I have enjoyed in my life. I've played 20 hours and I'm still a long way from the game. It really is an advance to what Pokémon is. The graphics leave a lot to be desired, but that doesn't stop the game from being veryI've never liked Pokemon games. After the tutorial I would always remove the game because I was bored. Technically Pokémon Legend Arceus is my first Pokémon that I have enjoyed in my life. I've played 20 hours and I'm still a long way from the game. It really is an advance to what Pokémon is. The graphics leave a lot to be desired, but that doesn't stop the game from being very entertaining. If you are someone very focused on graphics; do not buy it. But if you are a fan of the games or wanted a change in the Pokémon saga; buy and play this game because I promise you won't be disappointed… Expand
  19. Alvgarrido
    Feb 3, 2022
    9
    De las críticas malas que he leído solo debo decir que la única que tomo en cuenta es la grafica....
    Nos encontramos frente al primer cambio en la mecánica de juego de un pokemon!!! eso si no excento de fallos.... sin embargo, para ser la primera gran incursión de la compañía fuera del típico juego simplón y sin alma que llevan haciendo desde la nintendo 3ds.... se le perdona, innovando    De las críticas malas que he leído solo debo decir que la única que tomo en cuenta es la grafica....
    Nos encontramos frente al primer cambio en la mecánica de juego de un pokemon!!! eso si no excento de fallos.... sin embargo, para ser la primera gran incursión de la compañía fuera del típico juego simplón y sin alma que llevan haciendo desde la nintendo 3ds.... se le perdona, innovando con nuevas formas de juego, trama sencilla pero mas disfrutable y algo de dificultad un poco mas elevada.

    En fin un Juego bastante entretenido, distinto y que invita a explorar su mundo... como lo eran los juegos de pokemon en un principio    … Expand
  20. 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
  21. shmayfish
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    If you are someone who does or ever has liked pokemon, you will like this game. If you are someone who literally only cares about graphics, you will not like this game.
  22. Yakuboto
    Feb 3, 2022
    9
    Not a fan of pokemon until now !!
    Game ís amazing ! Love IT all music, gameplay every body should enJoy ^^
  23. iamotto
    Jan 31, 2022
    9
    The first Pokemon game I've genuinely enjoyed and wanted to finish since HG/SS! I'm a big fan of Monster Hunter, so I wonder if that's why I love the game so much. A sequel/dlc with all new Pokemon, and some better textures would being this to a 10.
  24. Nintenderek
    Feb 4, 2022
    9
    I've been playing Pokemon games since gen 1. I've enjoyed every Pokemon game since then. Pokemon Legends Arceus is a great video game, perhaps one of the best on Switch if not the absolute best, but it is not the best Pokemon game per say.

    First off, graphically, it looks fine. Pokemon games have never been visually impressive and I personally don't see a whole lot of difference    I've been playing Pokemon games since gen 1. I've enjoyed every Pokemon game since then. Pokemon Legends Arceus is a great video game, perhaps one of the best on Switch if not the absolute best, but it is not the best Pokemon game per say.

    First off, graphically, it looks fine. Pokemon games have never been visually impressive and I personally don't see a whole lot of difference between this game graphically and something like Breath of the Wild. The sounds are great. The music sound track hits hard and the game itself makes good use of sound effects. Sometimes you can kind of tell where a Pokemon might be just by listening. It helped me a lot as it was much easier to tell when a Pokemon was about to attack. Performance is fine. The game is 30 FPS, but it's a consistent 30 FPS. Personally, while I do prefer 60 FPS, I don't actually mind 30 FPS as long as it's consistent and the framerate here is good enough for me.

    Of course though, this is a Pokemon game, so gameplay is what really matters. This game is very fun and very addictive. It's relaxing to go out looking for Pokemon. The boss battles need a bit of work, but generally I've had fun with this game. It's very addictive. I don't have a whole lot of free time due to work and stuff, so the fact that I've played about 50 hours of this game in just the last week that it's been out says a lot. The crafting system is a nice idea, but it needs a bit of work to be really good. A lot of the resources you gather are only good for one or two specific items and that seems like a bit of a waste. It would be a nice if you had to think about which resources you wanted to use for which items and if each resource had a few different uses. As it is, you have resources that are very specifically for certain types of pokeballs, resources that are very specific for certain types of medicine, etc. It gets to a point where you simply just don't collect certain resources because you simply have no good use for them. The Pokemon themselves however is what really matters. Battling them is fun and switching between the overworld and the battles themselves has never been better. I do think the move pool is lacking. I noticed a lot of moves seem to have been taken out of the game and while in some ways that helps balance the battles, it makes it difficult to get the right moves for certain Pokemon and type coverage becomes difficult. Speaking of variety, Pokemon is where this game needs a LOT of work. The Pokedex is only about 250 Pokemon, the smallest we've ever had outside of remakes. Most of those Pokemon are from Sinnoh, which makes sense given the story. However, it's a bit disappointing to see such a limited number of Pokemon in this type of enviornment. There was about 10-12 Pokemon that seem to be available in every area and with as many Pokemon are there are, this simply shouldn't be the case. I know people have complaints about Sword and Shield, but this is something they really got right with the wild area in Sword and Shield, so it's disappointing to see how limited the selection of Pokemon is here. A 400-500 pokemon size of Pokedex would make a lot more sense here.

    The story is very good. It's not the absolute best story we've ever gotten in Pokemon, but it easily makes the top 5. My only real complaint is that there is much too much handholding through the story. In other Pokemon games, this makes sense, given how linear the games are in the first place. Here however, it makes a lot less sense given the open world enviornments. All I really want to do is explore the enviornment and they almost seem to force the story upon you instead. I do like the rewards for Pokedex completion and completion of the game itself as you go. This game gives the most insentive to keep going out of all the Pokemon games and easily gives the best rewards. You get money for pokedex completion and I find myself continuing to catch as many Pokemon as I can so I can get more money to get more items and clothes. I do wish there were more clothing options, but the ones that are there are good. There's also way more shiny hunting options than usual, which is nice for people who enjoy that sort of thing.

    All in all, Pokemon Legends Arceus is a very good game, but if you are looking to pick up your first Pokemon game, I'd recommend Sword and Shield first and then checking this out afterwards. This is easily the better game, but Sword and Shield is the better Pokemon experience where you get to see and do more Pokemon related stuff. I'd say both games are 100 percent must plays for anyone interested in Pokemon. Pokemon Legends Arceus is very good groundwork for future games and I certainly plan on following to see what they continue to do with the Pokemon Legends series. I think with a bit of refinement and just generally taking everything a bit farther, this very well could be the future of main line Pokemon games and that excites me.    … Expand
  25. Dysilik
    Feb 4, 2022
    9
    It is a little liberation that this game offers us. Fluidity of play and freedom of movement are as good as graphic performances are in agony.
    It will be impossible for me to return to an episode that would take up the gameplay and the speed of the old games.
    The scenario is good if we are "Role-Play", we are more a researcher than a trainer and it is logical with agoal to completing a    It is a little liberation that this game offers us. Fluidity of play and freedom of movement are as good as graphic performances are in agony.
    It will be impossible for me to return to an episode that would take up the gameplay and the speed of the old games.
    The scenario is good if we are "Role-Play", we are more a researcher than a trainer and it is logical with agoal to completing a pokédex.
    The rating is quite high because I have fun on it and I appreciate the initiative of change.

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

    I hope for a legends 2 that would push all of this higher and finally use the processor of this Switch.    … Expand
  26. Cronodougs
    Nov 23, 2022
    9
    The Best Pokemon Ever Made (So Far)!

    Dynamic, fun and direct. Only need more camera options, open world and more procedural pokemon spawns.
  27. TheRealBando
    Feb 1, 2022
    9
    Really amazing game overall! Love the new mechanics and it would be amazing to see these implemented in mainline Pokémon games if not have the spin off with “Legends” and keep it going! It has to be said the graphics aren’t up to par which is a real shame and It could have really done with voice actors I feel like it’s something they need to invest in going forward… but more than makes upReally amazing game overall! Love the new mechanics and it would be amazing to see these implemented in mainline Pokémon games if not have the spin off with “Legends” and keep it going! It has to be said the graphics aren’t up to par which is a real shame and It could have really done with voice actors I feel like it’s something they need to invest in going forward… but more than makes up for them with its sheer amazing gameplay. Overall they done an amazing job.… Expand
  28. Callum22Morgan
    Jan 31, 2022
    9
    I’ve played around 15 hours so far and can honestly say, it’s something unique and special, Nintendo have done it yet again! Take critic reviews with a pinch of salt, they highlight the technical aspects far too much for what it is, like many great Nintendo games, they do come with their performance quirks, however, this does not at all get in the way of the many hours of fun which can beI’ve played around 15 hours so far and can honestly say, it’s something unique and special, Nintendo have done it yet again! Take critic reviews with a pinch of salt, they highlight the technical aspects far too much for what it is, like many great Nintendo games, they do come with their performance quirks, however, this does not at all get in the way of the many hours of fun which can be had on this game! Thoroughly recommend this game to anyone who has a switch, even if your not the biggest Pokemon fan, this game is great fun, packed with content and a great step forward for Nintendo and pokemon, only thing I ask for is more of this in DLC and future games!… Expand
  29. Swichtman
    Jan 29, 2022
    9
    Tienes que jugarlo y sentirlo para ver lo rápido del combate y lo divertido y adictivo en portátil se disfruta como en la época de Game Boy ,el estilo anime kodomo es perfecto ,no cuenta con texturas pulidas salvo elementos de juego,tiene cierto poping aunque en elementos donde no va tu vista jugable ,la distancia de dibujado no es mala aunque la texturas no están en alta ,a poco un parcheTienes que jugarlo y sentirlo para ver lo rápido del combate y lo divertido y adictivo en portátil se disfruta como en la época de Game Boy ,el estilo anime kodomo es perfecto ,no cuenta con texturas pulidas salvo elementos de juego,tiene cierto poping aunque en elementos donde no va tu vista jugable ,la distancia de dibujado no es mala aunque la texturas no están en alta ,a poco un parche se la pueden subir un poco per no le hace falta ,al ser anime kodomo no debe tener mucha definición los transfondos ni detalles y siendo un juego de Pokémon el juego te lleva perfecto ,la banda sonora y el sonido ambiente es el mejor de la serie y perfectamente dirigido ,el ciclo día noche es perfecto ,los Pokémon lucen como nunca Sin duda obligatorio nunca… Expand
  30. Karbenz
    Mar 14, 2022
    9
    A large leap towards the right direction. Keep up the good work and polish the game in the upcoming DLC!
  31. Shinyscyther
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    Everything that i was expecting from this game was delivered and even more, is true that it still sins with questionable graphics and performance, but the gameplay is SO GOOD. the models of the monsters and the new animations are really amazing, And the story is actually really good, the last part specially.

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

    Overall an spectacular experience and the best pokemon game since fifth gen. Looking foward to see what this brings to the table of the mainline games, gen 9 could be something incredible.    … Expand
  32. Ardho
    Mar 15, 2022
    9
    the first pokemon game i finished, i really like the open world gameplay, the adventure of catching pokemons is very fun, i hope the next pokemon game has the same gameplay as arceus
  33. dasistzuschwer
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    The most fun I had with a pokemon game since the first gen. Instead of just doing the quests Im out there grinding the pokedex for hours without being bored. The game would be a 10 but the graphics are on playstation 2 level, some pokemon in the background have like 1 fps and you can see pokemon only if you are right in front of them...but this game shows gameplay >>> graphic
  34. AYESRYU
    Feb 24, 2022
    9
    A new experience of Pokémon and is amazing i cant let it playing ,exelent work for nintendo.
  35. BlairPScott
    Feb 5, 2022
    9
    After 58 hours, I finally finished the game fully - completing the Pokédex and facing the fight. Pokemon Legends Arceus has been a wild ride, a massive step forward for the series which I hope we see going forward. I’ve played every single Pokemon game since FRLG and grew up with the series and never felt more emboldened by it since then.

    Catching Pokemon has never been easier yet still    After 58 hours, I finally finished the game fully - completing the Pokédex and facing the fight. Pokemon Legends Arceus has been a wild ride, a massive step forward for the series which I hope we see going forward. I’ve played every single Pokemon game since FRLG and grew up with the series and never felt more emboldened by it since then.

    Catching Pokemon has never been easier yet still more in-depth, battles are fun and closer to what the anime portrays the world like. Full of environmental storytelling if you go looking for it and characters that you’ll recognise from other games but with little twists along the way by making use of it’s settings.

    Legends Arceus also takes some more steps forward in terms of the behind the scenes mechanics that I think would be good to take forward into the future competitively and also makes it better for casual players by not punishing you too hard if you beat legendaries or rare spawns.

    There’s some occasional pop in and sometimes the models look a bit slow when at a distance, but that’s been my only real problem with this game. But barring that, the gameplay loop is amazing and scarily addictive.

    I’d absolutely recommend Pokemon Legends Arceus to anyone.    … Expand
  36. Santi2277
    Nov 22, 2022
    9
    The renewal of Pokémon has been made as it needed, in a 3D movement world. It has expected things and some new unique mechanics such as launching the ball, mobility in the combat as a trainer, and many more. It also combines perfectly the action game with the turns games. The graphics are nice for nintendo switch and fit the game. The main history could have been longer (one or twoThe renewal of Pokémon has been made as it needed, in a 3D movement world. It has expected things and some new unique mechanics such as launching the ball, mobility in the combat as a trainer, and many more. It also combines perfectly the action game with the turns games. The graphics are nice for nintendo switch and fit the game. The main history could have been longer (one or two "señorial" more). It copies lots of things of Dragon Quest Monters Joker 3 which was only released in Japan and advanced Pokémon (still one DQ monsters in development though). Pokémon needed to go on this way, it's enjoyable, could improve, but it's really a masterpiece on this kind of games.… Expand
  37. DPV07
    Jan 31, 2022
    9
    Despite the graphical issues (that 90% of 3D pokemon games now have these days, don't kid yourselves), this game is the most pokemon feel ever and most fun I've had since gen 5, which was the last one I actually bothered to buy. This game is easily gonna take many hours for me to beat because I love taking it slowly and filling all tasks I can before progressing the story. It's great forDespite the graphical issues (that 90% of 3D pokemon games now have these days, don't kid yourselves), this game is the most pokemon feel ever and most fun I've had since gen 5, which was the last one I actually bothered to buy. This game is easily gonna take many hours for me to beat because I love taking it slowly and filling all tasks I can before progressing the story. It's great for chilling and just having a good time, plus the music and characters designs are great this time around. Definitely give it a try. If you just care about graphics, go play something on xbox or pc then, nobody cares.… Expand
  38. afonso12345
    Feb 26, 2022
    9
    Pokémon is always amazing, but this time game freak really tried to innovate, and in my opinion it worked, the only problem with the game being the bad graphics.
  39. Brodester135
    Jan 29, 2022
    9
    What can be said except good job Nintendo! This may not be the perfect game for people, but it does one nicely done job and being one of the best pokemon game in years. Listen to the positive AND negative reviews. I fully recommend.
  40. Harcam1108
    Jan 31, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I absolutely loved this game, been playing it non-stop for the past few days and can say that I’ve experienced enough of the game to give a true heartfelt review. Legends Arceus, as a Pokémon game is incredible, it’s a refreshing new take on the tired old Pokémon formula while also streamlining many features originating from the older games. As a stand-alone game however, this game is still good but I can’t sing praise about Legends without taking about the graphical quality. On handheld mode, the graphics look perfectly fine and most people probably could get used to it within a matter of minutes however, docked the graphical issues are made much more apparent with the game looking like something from the GameCube or Wii era. In short, Legends Arceus is a great game and for those still on the fence about it, I highly recommend you try it sooner or later.… Expand
  41. capchaba
    Aug 26, 2022
    9
    Pokemon Legends: Arceus is the first step for an awaited change in the whole franchise. They innovated everything they could; the animation is good, the battle system feels different, the lore is nice, the shining hunt is easier and filling the pokedex is once again, challenging. Although the game is not perfect, it is in the right direction. As a negative side, the grinding was a littlePokemon Legends: Arceus is the first step for an awaited change in the whole franchise. They innovated everything they could; the animation is good, the battle system feels different, the lore is nice, the shining hunt is easier and filling the pokedex is once again, challenging. Although the game is not perfect, it is in the right direction. As a negative side, the grinding was a little bit tiring and there are some issues with the throwing distance.
    Finally, it is a game every fan should play and I can't wait to see the improvements they will make with Scarlet and Violet.    … Expand
  42. Oldbailey
    Feb 4, 2022
    9
    As someone who has had minimal interest in Pokémon games up to this point, yeah, this is the real deal. It's rough around the edges, with somewhat poor graphics and minor graphical glitches, but it shines at times, too, with decent character models and pretty sunsets. The gameplay itself is compulsive, the story pleasingly dark, and the soundtrack is better than it has any right to be. I'mAs someone who has had minimal interest in Pokémon games up to this point, yeah, this is the real deal. It's rough around the edges, with somewhat poor graphics and minor graphical glitches, but it shines at times, too, with decent character models and pretty sunsets. The gameplay itself is compulsive, the story pleasingly dark, and the soundtrack is better than it has any right to be. I'm impressed.… Expand
  43. 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
  44. grimreapersims
    Jan 29, 2022
    9
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  45. niclas
    Jan 31, 2022
    9
    best game I have played since BOTW, the final boss was epic and I love it. -1 point because the graphics are trash
  46. RPGProphet
    Jan 31, 2022
    9
    Not the prettiest switch game. However, as far as Pokémon games go this is by far the best. It’s the kick in the a** the franchise needed and I have been glued to it since it’s launch. The battle system is a bit janky and I feel needs some polish but it is refreshing. While I have been exploring every bit of real estate I can touch, I still feel the “open world” definitely needs a littleNot the prettiest switch game. However, as far as Pokémon games go this is by far the best. It’s the kick in the a** the franchise needed and I have been glued to it since it’s launch. The battle system is a bit janky and I feel needs some polish but it is refreshing. While I have been exploring every bit of real estate I can touch, I still feel the “open world” definitely needs a little bit more life to it. Too much space with not a lot going on. You’re probably reading this and wondering why I’m giving it a 9/10 even though I’ve thrown nothing but negatives out. That’s simply because the game is fun. I feel like fun hasn’t been part of a Pokémon game in a while. I love being chased down by random aggro mons. I love the fact that there is an actual story. The ability to craft and farm is also a nice touch. Being able to swap a Pokémon's move on the fly is a great quality of life feature. Say what you want about this game but it is a step in the right direction. There’s plenty they did wrong but plenty also done right. I hope to see this “Legends” series continue. Amazing game!… Expand
  47. Quilly89
    Feb 1, 2022
    9
    I love it. This game is a step in the right direction and any pokemon fan will love it. While I think the people complaining about graphics generally are being a bit dramatic, the game is poorly optimized and does feel like it needs some tuning up. Pokemon can clip through the environment, and certain textures (I’m looking at you, water and shadows) cause crazy pixelation ofI love it. This game is a step in the right direction and any pokemon fan will love it. While I think the people complaining about graphics generally are being a bit dramatic, the game is poorly optimized and does feel like it needs some tuning up. Pokemon can clip through the environment, and certain textures (I’m looking at you, water and shadows) cause crazy pixelation of everything around it. Like, horrible pixelation. But, don’t focus on that. The game has heart. So much heart. It is literally breath of the wild meets pokemon. With a little bit of animal crossing crafting, and Fire emblem’s garach Mach monestary. It’s worth your time and money and I sure as hell hope we get another Pokemon Legends game. Mew perhaps? Celebi? :)… Expand
  48. Herbalmouse1305
    May 29, 2022
    9
    the reviews don't do this game justice, this is the first Pokémon game that doesn't feel like a new version of the last, its a breath of fresh air for the series and feels like anything and everything anyone ever wanted from a Pokémon game from watch the anime or simply pretending as a child. great game, and most unique Pokémon game in the series by far. (and there's an actual story!!)
  49. Criscros14
    Feb 4, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Everybody knows that this game looks like **** but man look at the gameplay it's amazing y it's really fun, great pokemon game… Expand
  50. CasualG1
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    A breath of fresh air for the franchise, and by far the best Switch pokemon game.
  51. sunny_rip
    Feb 1, 2022
    9
    Easily the most fun I've had playing a Pokemon game yet! I love exploring the world of this game, I like almost all of the new forms of old Pokemon, I think the new Pokemon are really cool. Honestly for a Pokemon game, the story is pretty good, and the game play loop, while it's different, it's pretty fun, and makes catching Pokemon very fun to do.

    The game isn't really focused on    Easily the most fun I've had playing a Pokemon game yet! I love exploring the world of this game, I like almost all of the new forms of old Pokemon, I think the new Pokemon are really cool. Honestly for a Pokemon game, the story is pretty good, and the game play loop, while it's different, it's pretty fun, and makes catching Pokemon very fun to do.

    The game isn't really focused on fighting and collecting gym badges, instead you build up the first Pokedex, it sounds like it's grueling, but it's easier to make progress than you think, and it feels good to reach new ranks and go to new areas, the Ride Pokemon in this game are very fun to use, and feel well integrated into the design of the environment. Speaking of the environment, it's really good looking, the graphics look very polished and honestly is one of the best looking Pokemon games, this is definitely one of, if not my favorite game in the series. Really my only complaint is that your own Pokemon can't follow you in the world, and sometimes trying to get your rank up can feel a little tedious.    … Expand
  52. Green_Booze
    Apr 22, 2022
    9
    The only downside beside poor graphics is small amount of pokemons and almost none of them were new, of course some of them were redesigned nicely but very small amount of pokemon were reworked which is a shame. This is the only reason for not giving a 10.
    Apart from that - Arceus is a beautiful gem worth all the praises. Exploring while mounting different pokemons is fun, completing    The only downside beside poor graphics is small amount of pokemons and almost none of them were new, of course some of them were redesigned nicely but very small amount of pokemon were reworked which is a shame. This is the only reason for not giving a 10.
    Apart from that - Arceus is a beautiful gem worth all the praises. Exploring while mounting different pokemons is fun, completing pokedex is fun, stunning pokemons in the wild and catching them without fighting is super fun.    … Expand
  53. 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.
  54. FreeRunner29
    Oct 14, 2022
    9
    This is a solid 9, the storyline is great, for once in my life capturing Pokemon is fun as are the encounters and watching them in their habitats. I love that Pokemon has now entered a "semi-open world" realm thus carrying over into the next generation a full open world. My only gripe is that when you are flying around pop-in becomes a bit distracting but, that cannot take away the factThis is a solid 9, the storyline is great, for once in my life capturing Pokemon is fun as are the encounters and watching them in their habitats. I love that Pokemon has now entered a "semi-open world" realm thus carrying over into the next generation a full open world. My only gripe is that when you are flying around pop-in becomes a bit distracting but, that cannot take away the fact that this is the best Pokemon game in a long time.… Expand
  55. AAR007
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    Game Freak delivered everything shown in the trailer and boss battles are most fun They amazed me 4th one was a bit difficult Expect graphics everything is good And music is Very good it makes me forget about the graphics The game isn't perfect but it's good or I should say One of the best gams in Pokemon
  56. Achochaos
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    The game can be better, the graphics are 5/10 ok, but new mecanics and the pokedex is awesome, this the wey pkmn has to follow
  57. Top100Percent
    Jan 29, 2022
    9
    Best game in years, the fact it makes some purists mad shows that this game will affect the whole franchise for years to come, and better the experience as a whole. 9/10 due to lack of accessibility settings
  58. KaijinNoctis
    Jan 29, 2022
    9
    Yes, the game is not perfect. The world badly needs filling up. But I sincerely hope future pkmn games keep this style of game. Revamp was sorely needed and all i would need to be happier with this game is multiplayer battles and some more interesting content to explore in the world.
  59. Reviewbrah2
    Jan 29, 2022
    9
    I was very jaded when it comes to the Pokemon franchise, simply because GameFreak fed us with sub-par/overpriced games for the last 5-6 years that also contained design choices that were simply put baffling. The continous targeting of a younger and younger audience made the games feel like shallow, not fleshed-out "mash A" adventures. This is why I had so much trouble accepting this butI was very jaded when it comes to the Pokemon franchise, simply because GameFreak fed us with sub-par/overpriced games for the last 5-6 years that also contained design choices that were simply put baffling. The continous targeting of a younger and younger audience made the games feel like shallow, not fleshed-out "mash A" adventures. This is why I had so much trouble accepting this but here I am: Legends Arceus is a very decent game.

    Story:
    Right of the bat you have a story that is more akin to Gen5, one where people talk about actually dying. Not to mention that you get send down to earth by god himself. The stakes often seem high throughout the story, like at the point when the 3 bandit sisters snag Growlithe and you have to rescue it. The characters themselves are mostly fleshed-out, sometimes (like in the case of the male/female counterpart of the player) they could have done more but all in all the individual characters motivations and behavior make sense.

    Dfficulty:
    Not too difficult, not too easy. In my opinion they could habe bumped up the difficulty of the game quite a bit more but it is a decent level of difficulty where you can't just mash A until the credits pop up, which makes it far more enjoyable. Especially when you go out of your way to fight higher level alphas it becomes a lot more challenging (e.g. I caught a 61 alpha Ninetales when my mons were around level 40).

    Gameplay:
    This game is hands down the biggest departure from the usual formula and it does what it does pretty good. The new fighting style is different and refreshing, the fact that you can just run around during fights and even get hit by both the enemies AND your own attacks is a very nice touch. The crafting is a fun side activity that gives you enough oi an incentive to collect most of the stuff along your way, which makes for a more coherent experience. I love that you can just run into higher level areas and even fight the mons there, it felt extremely threatening to run into that alpha Snorlax at level 42 right at the start of the game.

    Graphics:
    Yeah, they are **** The Pokemon themselves look clean if I'm honest, the attack animations also look decent and oftentimes even straight up amazing (like Hyper Beam, Hydro Pump or Blizzard) but the terrain looks like some intern did it in a blender. The grass looks worse than Mario 64 and the cliff walls look like they even glitch out from time to time. Yeah, Graphics are not the most important thing in the world but I would have expected more than PS2 graphics.

    Rest:
    The sidequests are fun and diverse. Yeah at the core they are often similar and some of them are boring as well but the games usually sells them to you like they arent, which makes them feel less repetitive (you even have one where you catch a guaranteed shiny which you even get to keep).

    You can put all of your Pokemon out of their balls in Jubilife and they even interact with one another. Such nuances never made it into the game or they were implement in a lazy way but it just makes it feel so much more realistic that way.

    All in all: Legends Arceus is a good game and worth the money. You will get a very breath of the wild like feeling where you oftentimes just run around doing anything but the main story quest.    … Expand
  60. FrygtBaeven
    Jan 29, 2022
    9
    Graphics are terrible, but it's a wildly fun game in spite of that. I love everything about the updated catching.
  61. Zehn
    Jan 29, 2022
    9
    I was looking at all of the negative reviews for this game and all of them were just complaining about the graphics or the difficulty. The game is definitely more difficult than some of the most recent games but it's not too difficult. When I faint or lose, I don't feel like it's unfair because it's mostly my own fault. And the graphics are actually a step up compared to Pokémon Sword andI was looking at all of the negative reviews for this game and all of them were just complaining about the graphics or the difficulty. The game is definitely more difficult than some of the most recent games but it's not too difficult. When I faint or lose, I don't feel like it's unfair because it's mostly my own fault. And the graphics are actually a step up compared to Pokémon Sword and Shield. Although they are a step up, they aren't too great at times. Sometimes you will see parts of hills in the distance randomly load in right in front of you or even sometimes tree or Pokémon on rare occasions. Overall, the graphics I'd give a low 7/10. But every other aspect of the game is phenomenal, and a big step up compared to previous entries of the series and is why I'm rating this game a 9 out of 10. This game truly is a great game and is a big step up compared to previous games. Especially comparing this game to Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. And anyone who thinks that this game is somehow 'worse" or 'just as bad" as the other games, is completely wrong. This game gives amazing changes and some small changes you may not recognize your first time playing through the game. You can tell they put a lot of thought and detail into so many different aspects of the game. There are some problems as far as the graphics and Nintendo Switch optimization but other than that, this game is wonderful and the best time I've had playing a Pokémon game in years.… Expand
  62. Jamiebr
    Jan 29, 2022
    9
    Huge step in a great direction. Cant fault the game at this time. I genuinely dont mind the graphics I find them stylised. Granted the frame rate of far away pokemon is low but im unsure if this is a issue with the switch hardware being incredibly weak or if its a programing issue.

    The game is fun first and foremost. As someone whos played every single pokemon game to ever release when    Huge step in a great direction. Cant fault the game at this time. I genuinely dont mind the graphics I find them stylised. Granted the frame rate of far away pokemon is low but im unsure if this is a issue with the switch hardware being incredibly weak or if its a programing issue.

    The game is fun first and foremost. As someone whos played every single pokemon game to ever release when they released. its a breath of fresh air to come away from a old clunky and boring system. Yes having abilitys would of been preferred, yes i get the competitive side being weak is frustrating for some people but for others who just want a solid non competitive pokemon game for the first time in many years this satisfys that itch. Im excited to see what the pokemon company do next and I hope to god they build on this system and retire the old one    … Expand
  63. GoldenBoy64
    Jan 29, 2022
    9
    If you put aside your feelings on the obvious graphical issues it has, the game-play loop and mechanics feel legitimately great! This is GF's first go ahead at something this big and the mechanics were nailed down. Now they gotta start working on doing a modern time-line Pokemon game with gyms and frontier but with these kinds of open world environments and smooth out the graphics. I spentIf you put aside your feelings on the obvious graphical issues it has, the game-play loop and mechanics feel legitimately great! This is GF's first go ahead at something this big and the mechanics were nailed down. Now they gotta start working on doing a modern time-line Pokemon game with gyms and frontier but with these kinds of open world environments and smooth out the graphics. I spent hours getting lost and trying to discover different areas with different Pokemon and different ways to encounter and approach them.… Expand
  64. Ttarler
    Jan 29, 2022
    9
    The games innovative gameplay loop is really engaging and the world building of Pokemon lore is exemplary. The game is ugly but still has epic scenery and feels like a huge step forward.
  65. nbennick
    Jan 29, 2022
    9
    What a refreshing shift for such a beloved franchise. Can’t wait to see where they take this.
  66. hitmonchan
    Jan 31, 2022
    9
    Dont let the dumb youtubers fool you, this game is amazing and the rough draft for all future pokemon games
  67. Citor
    Jan 29, 2022
    9
    Great game, very addictive and fun. Not 10 because graphics can be improved… a lot!
  68. A_slayer
    Jan 29, 2022
    9
    The game has a very good concept behind it. The core mechanics felt polished, and it seems Game Freak really did their homework. Even though technical limitations of the game coupled up with blurry and weird textures, I think the game was still very playable. I enjoyed it a lot.
  69. Adaddhhwj
    Jan 29, 2022
    9
    There are some room for improvement in this game, but this game is made progress
  70. Pichit
    Jan 29, 2022
    9
    It's a good start. It's a big change to the pokemon game. The system made it very exciting. It's worth playing for anyone with a nintendo switch or a pokemon fan.
  71. frojj123
    Jan 29, 2022
    9
    I just think it's neat. Is it perfect? No, not by a long shot. However, it's (subjective) a very fun game and shouldn't necessarily be pushed aside just for its looks
  72. BodiAdi
    Jan 29, 2022
    9
    This game is great. I really like the world and how it's been set up in these games and some areas genuinely look really nice. The gameplay is also quite fun but also streamlined in many aspects and navigating through Hisui feels fresh and quite enjoyable. Sure it has some obvious downsides to the game(like graphics but it feels more like a lack of proper lighting and lackluster artThis game is great. I really like the world and how it's been set up in these games and some areas genuinely look really nice. The gameplay is also quite fun but also streamlined in many aspects and navigating through Hisui feels fresh and quite enjoyable. Sure it has some obvious downsides to the game(like graphics but it feels more like a lack of proper lighting and lackluster art direction where the artstyles of the world itself and the characters kind of clash) but if I'm being honest, this franchise has needed something drastically new for a long time and while this isn't the most revolutionary thing ever, this is exact what the series needs. This game is probably not for everyone either, considering it's a strictly a single-player experience about completing the pokedex(which I had never bothered to do before in previous games but for some reason I find it addicting in this game). I think people ought to buy it to encourage Game Freak that yes, we need more innovation and care put into future titles.… Expand
  73. Izzaxx
    Jan 29, 2022
    9
    No es una sorpresa mencionar que los gráficos realmente son malos, el solo hecho de que hay zonas que se siente grandes, pero tapizados por texturas sencillas, que da una imagen pobre a la calidad grafica del juego, y también como defecto puede llegar a tener tramas en la historia que simplemente no tiene sentido, pero es Pokémon, se entiende, aparte de que son pocas y es mas una cuestiónNo es una sorpresa mencionar que los gráficos realmente son malos, el solo hecho de que hay zonas que se siente grandes, pero tapizados por texturas sencillas, que da una imagen pobre a la calidad grafica del juego, y también como defecto puede llegar a tener tramas en la historia que simplemente no tiene sentido, pero es Pokémon, se entiende, aparte de que son pocas y es mas una cuestión personal, pero dejando esas dos cosas de lado, como fan de Monster Hunter y Pokémon, que realmente no le importa los gráficos, el juego es realmente bueno y divertido, con mecánicas adictivas clásicas de cualquier juego de mundo semi abierto, como crafteo y la recolección, aparte que hay varias zonas escondidas y muchas misiones secundarias, para pasarte un buen rato… Expand
  74. takayun
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    今までとは違った形のポケモンで楽しかった
    ポケモン達が活き活きとそこで暮らしていてそれを眺めるのも楽しい
  75. RensR
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    Disclaimer: If you care a lot about graphics and not gameplay, this isn’t the game for you. Giving the game a 3 just because the graphics are lacking is shallow.

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

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

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

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

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

    To conclude, Pokemon Legends Arceus is a game worth your time. Whether you are new to the franchise or a veteran. Everything combined, this game is a 9/10.    … Expand
  76. jiangyoujiang
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    It's what I imagined Pokemon to be when I was a child playing Gen3 (Emerald, FireRed/LeafGreen). Graphics are not good but they have never been a strength of Pokemon games. Given the limited time to develop this game, Game Freak has done a good job.
  77. FraCesa
    Jan 31, 2022
    9
    Ottimo gioco ! Un grande ritorno per me Non giocavo a Pokemon dai tempi di Smeraldo. Questa avventura nonostante qualche limitazione grafica è per me straordinariamente appassionante. Gameplay stratificato si coniuga a un game loop sempre stimolante. Le stile del titolo e L’ambientazione fanno da contorno a una ottima rappresentazione dei pokemon e delle loro mosse che sono tutte animate aOttimo gioco ! Un grande ritorno per me Non giocavo a Pokemon dai tempi di Smeraldo. Questa avventura nonostante qualche limitazione grafica è per me straordinariamente appassionante. Gameplay stratificato si coniuga a un game loop sempre stimolante. Le stile del titolo e L’ambientazione fanno da contorno a una ottima rappresentazione dei pokemon e delle loro mosse che sono tutte animate a dovere. La scarsezza grafica a tratti non inficia l’atmosfera. La storia è intrigante come anche i personaggi.… Expand
  78. ManoJack
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    The best pokemon game i've ever played.
    That game is what pokemon franchise needed since the begining.
    Of course, the graphics is horrible, but game freak, i think, left the comfort area for the first time
  79. kira_liebert
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    Pokemon legends Arceus is truly an amazing game. He has some fantastic mechanics, it's the closest we ever got to the dream Pokemon game and definitely a step forward to the franchise. Obviously, It's not a perfect game, the graphics are just awful and there fps is inconsistent. But the game is fun in so many ways that the flaws are just secondary.
  80. Luisss_22
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    Me parece que este juego es el rumbo que tiene que llevar la saga, que tiene sus fallos? Si. Bastantes. Que se ve mal? También, es horrible Pero sin duda es el mejor juego de pokémon desde blanco y negro y hace muchas cosas bien
  81. Rogaldyna
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    To be honest, this isn't the absolute best game ever. However I don't put it too far away from the best ever. It certainly shakes up core aspects of what a pokemon game can be, but even doing so you still feel it is definitely a pokemon game. If you liked the ability to catch pokemon without fighting them like in let's go pikachu and Let's go eevee, you woll love this game. I will sayTo be honest, this isn't the absolute best game ever. However I don't put it too far away from the best ever. It certainly shakes up core aspects of what a pokemon game can be, but even doing so you still feel it is definitely a pokemon game. If you liked the ability to catch pokemon without fighting them like in let's go pikachu and Let's go eevee, you woll love this game. I will say best game from pokemon since coming over to switch.… Expand
  82. glennandre
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    First Pokémon Game. Great gameplay and performance. I like the style of the graphics but the draw distance and pop-ins are bummers.
  83. itsRindo
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    This is a pretty great game honestly. After the cute but shallow Let's Go games and the AWFUL Sword/Shield games this is very refreshing. It has a very addicting gameplay loop, everything is fast and snappy and besides the first hour the game lets you play pretty freely. Graphical issues aside (mostly in docked mode, handheld looks pretty good) I fully recommend buying this if you're anThis is a pretty great game honestly. After the cute but shallow Let's Go games and the AWFUL Sword/Shield games this is very refreshing. It has a very addicting gameplay loop, everything is fast and snappy and besides the first hour the game lets you play pretty freely. Graphical issues aside (mostly in docked mode, handheld looks pretty good) I fully recommend buying this if you're an old Pokemon fan that fell out of all with the recent games.… Expand
  84. Thilo
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Das Spiel inklusive von den neuen Fängen überzeugt…nur die Grafik ist schlecht…die Pokemon Animation sind mega und es macht spaß die Höhlen und weiten Wiesen zu erkunden… Expand
  85. Osterzone
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    If you growth playing pokemon you will like it so much. Don't pay attention on the comments of the haters. Graphics are not so important here.
  86. Edubaal
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    Good game, good mechanics, not very good graphics, but you’ll enjoy it anyway
  87. Rafastc
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    This new concept of pokemon is wonderful. The Monster Hunter-Like style broght a new fresh Air to pokemon franchise. This game has a nice gameplay and a magnific soundtrack.
    I would recomend this game to every pokemo fab
  88. MTGFatalis
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    Great game. Very in depth pokemon experience. Reamly makes you feel like your the pokemon master. Just the visual could use some tuning. Pls fix the water combat and pokeball animation
  89. Marcovoltaire88
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    En lo personal creo que es una excelente propuesta para la saga Pokemon y le aplaudo intentar hacer algo nuevo. Se puede mejorar? Pues claro, como todo pero es un buen inicio y si te gusta Pokemon, en mi opinión vale la pena.
  90. NintendoBoy28
    Jul 30, 2022
    9
    I was nervous about the graphics, but the game is so much fun you will play for the entire day. i'm excited to see the future of pokemon.
  91. Serifos
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    The best pokemon Game of history. I can't rate it with a 10/10, because of some graphical issues that are a minor problem, but it's very clear that the game needs some updates to fix the popping.
  92. Luixb12
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    Juegazo si eres fan de Pokémon o incluso si no lo eres peca de ser gráficamente inferior o técnicamente deficiente sin embargo es un trago de aire fresco a la franquicia Sin perder las bases clásicas de pokemon
  93. Tennex
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    CONS First:
    - Not enough pokemon battles. There is less trainer battles than ever. Now that you can even avoid wild battles, by just throwing your ball. You get to use your hard crafted team less than ever. There should be more trainer battles to make up for this.
    - Needs more puzzles. - Needs more dungeons, multilevel caves, temples etc. The stone query was good but needs more areas    CONS First:
    - Not enough pokemon battles. There is less trainer battles than ever. Now that you can even avoid wild battles, by just throwing your ball. You get to use your hard crafted team less than ever. There should be more trainer battles to make up for this.
    - Needs more puzzles.
    - Needs more dungeons, multilevel caves, temples etc. The stone query was good but needs more areas like that, more levels, ladders.
    - Dumbed down pokemon move variety. No abilities.

    PROS:
    - The definitive correct next step for pokemon.
    - Different overworld pkm sizes. Seamless battle/overworld transition.
    - Rider pokemon. Good job but also consider allowing other flying/4 leg/2 leg(climb) types. Just strap your straddle on an arcenine or luxray for example.
    - Side missions are a good step. Overworld exploration done very well, plenty to do and get lost doing.    … Expand
  94. Glarrg
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    Astounded I like this game. Pokemon died for me around black and white 2, but im just blown away by how much this surprised and impressed me.
  95. Sheeesh930
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    I had to make an account just to let people know to ignore the negative reviews, those people obviously didn’t play the game and probably want some more Sword and Shield type games
  96. Kman788
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    Super fun makes me more hopeful for the future of pokemon, only wish they would put more time into the games and it could of easily been a 10/10.
  97. Bloodbathbanana
    Jan 31, 2022
    9
    In my opinion this game is the best pokemon experience ever created. It has addictively fun gameplay and the crazy part is that it seems like it was made to be a test prototype. The things missing are the traditional pokemon tropes like gym battles and even random trainer battles. If those two things existed in this game it would definitely be a 10/10. The access to being able to fullyIn my opinion this game is the best pokemon experience ever created. It has addictively fun gameplay and the crazy part is that it seems like it was made to be a test prototype. The things missing are the traditional pokemon tropes like gym battles and even random trainer battles. If those two things existed in this game it would definitely be a 10/10. The access to being able to fully evolve your pokemon, switch out moves sets on the fly, and an easy to understand EV/IV system should be a staple to the series moving forward. This is a new bar that the franchise will have to beat going forward.… Expand
  98. orizalavande
    Jan 31, 2022
    9
    A wonderful new direction for the regular Pokémon games, and certainly a welcome one. Yes, graphics could be better, but they do not undermine the core gameplay loop. I have not had any framerate issues either. The difficulty spikes sometimes, which was unexpected for a (current gen) Pokémon game. The story is accessible for its audience.
  99. TarteCitron
    Jan 31, 2022
    9
    Excellent, très bon renouvellement de la licence. En espérant que ça continue sur cette lancée
  100. WeebGoji
    Feb 1, 2022
    9
    Tbh, I usually play every Pokémon game no matter what even if it’s meh or ok. But this game is something else, I haven’t felt something from 3-D Pokémon since XD: Gale Darkness and Colosseum. This game gives me those vibes but better, even tho the graphics aren’t the best, this is what I wanted when it came to a open world Pokémon game, I hope GameFreak knows that I want more games in thisTbh, I usually play every Pokémon game no matter what even if it’s meh or ok. But this game is something else, I haven’t felt something from 3-D Pokémon since XD: Gale Darkness and Colosseum. This game gives me those vibes but better, even tho the graphics aren’t the best, this is what I wanted when it came to a open world Pokémon game, I hope GameFreak knows that I want more games in this style with obviously some improvements but this is something else. Only at 20 hours in and I’m not even half way yet, I love catching them all and doing the side quests that actually matter. Such a good game and I’m excited to see what comes later.… 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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