Pokemon Legends: Arceus

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  1. Andrelin
    Mar 11, 2022
    9
    I haven't played any Pokemon games for a long time. Last time I played it was back ten years ago with Emerald. Pokemon was such a fascinated game IP when I was addicted to playing GameBoy in my childhood, and I don't get a chance to play Sword and Shield given how many ppl are complaining about it. Then Arceus came out and I decided to give it a try. I am usually not a big fan of openI haven't played any Pokemon games for a long time. Last time I played it was back ten years ago with Emerald. Pokemon was such a fascinated game IP when I was addicted to playing GameBoy in my childhood, and I don't get a chance to play Sword and Shield given how many ppl are complaining about it. Then Arceus came out and I decided to give it a try. I am usually not a big fan of open world game, I don't enjoy Breath of Wild because I often don't know what to do in the game, but Arceus is a different game. The half open world game style gives you a main story and also lots of quests to complete. I don't feel lost in the game. Instead, I am constantly looking for new Pokemons and enjoy to catch them or fight with them. This game brings back my childhood memory and ignite my passion for Pokemon games again!… Expand
  2. DinisourDoom
    Apr 10, 2022
    9
    This is an amazing game, the characters had LOTS of development, the graphics weren't that great but the gameplay is the best out of any pokemon game I have ever played, I loved the wild area in sword and shield and this game is basically that but bigger, and the music is amazing. I had tons of fun playing this game, you should get it.
  3. kennydog
    Mar 22, 2022
    9
    This is the best Pokémon game so far. I loved exploring the world, filling up the Pokédex, and battling tough foes! Although the environment graphics are mediocre, the gameplay loop is addicting and enjoyable. Overall, this is a refreshing change to the series. I'm excited to see where Pokémon goes next!
  4. BrueBear
    Mar 23, 2022
    9
    Much-needed breath of fresh air. Would have been a 10 from me if it weren’t for the graphics. I usually don’t care about that, but this looked like an early PS3 title.
  5. LwestGG
    Apr 1, 2022
    9
    This easily became my favorite pokemon game and is the game I wish gamefreak took the step to making years ago.. Hopefully every gen going forward adds on to this experience. The biggest downside of this game is the lack of pvp, small chance it will come with update or PVP, but there is an endless sort of battle tower mode that is satisfying for the most part.
  6. MaxRh1608
    Jun 16, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ich gebe 10 punkte weil die Grafik nicht wirklich das gelbe vom Ei war und das Ziel allen pokémon zu begegnen dann doch sehr schwer zu erreichen war aber trozdem macht es dieses Spiel nicht wirklich schlechter außerdem war es wirklich mal was anderes im Gegensatz zu allen anderen pokémon Teilen (im positiven Sinne). Z. B das Kampf system oder die einzigartigen boss Kämpfe (Die Pokémon in rage) Außerdem fände ich den Kampf gegen Volo unglaublich gut gemacht weil obwohl man die perfekten pokémon zuvor für diesen Kampf bekommen hat war es trotzdem unglaublich schwer und hat Sehr viel Spaß gemacht es war auf jedenfalls ein einziges artiges Erlebnis und ich hoffe das die nicht so gute Grafik den Käufer erschreckt und sie es sich deswegen nicht kaufen.… Expand
  7. Christian_TV
    Aug 27, 2022
    9
    a breath of fresh air in the Pokémon brand. a game that I enjoyed so much. Perhaps one of the best Pokemon games, along with Black and White.
  8. ThePatheticOne3
    Jun 3, 2022
    9
    This was an extremely enjoyable game, its a breath of fresh air for anyone feeling burnout from the more traditional Pokémon games.
  9. SMG31
    Jun 6, 2022
    9
    Asides from the fact that the titular Arceus appears very little in the game this is without a doubt one of the best Pokémon games of all time, I really mean it, I love Pokémon and this is just fantastic
  10. MATOUTOU
    Jun 22, 2022
    9
    9.1 Beautiful game and has a similar vibe to BOTW. And thank goodness for alpha pokemon, now i can have a team full of alpha gardevoir and lopuny to gangbang me in my stunning player room. Thanks Nintendo :)))
  11. xSpOokie
    Nov 28, 2022
    9
    Incredible game , a huge improvemet and the future of the franchise , great mechanics and gameplay , this game is the perfect game for that player who likes to complete the pokedex and who likes to plat games , 27 main quests and 122 side quests and pokedex objectives for each pokemon that is in the game , the side quests aren't boring and thats a very good thing cause it makes moreIncredible game , a huge improvemet and the future of the franchise , great mechanics and gameplay , this game is the perfect game for that player who likes to complete the pokedex and who likes to plat games , 27 main quests and 122 side quests and pokedex objectives for each pokemon that is in the game , the side quests aren't boring and thats a very good thing cause it makes more interesting , its more based on catching a pokemon for them or showing your pokedex entries , i recommend every pokemon fan to buy this game , however buy first pokemon brilliant diamond/shining pearl and pokemon shield/sword, because you will get two side missions that can get you darkrai and shaymin , isee a lot of people that are complaining about the lack of battles but the game tells you that the objective of the game and the story will develop arround "completing the pokedex" and solving mysteries about the legendarys.… Expand
  12. L-B0X
    Jul 31, 2022
    9
    Pokemon legends arceus is the best Pokemon games in years it has great gameplay an interesting world and story that tells the origin of the sinnoh reigion there's aton of little Easter eggs but the main thing putting this game back is the technical issues such as the ugly textures and atrocious pop in seen throughout the game but over all as a game it's super fun and it's a very good gamePokemon legends arceus is the best Pokemon games in years it has great gameplay an interesting world and story that tells the origin of the sinnoh reigion there's aton of little Easter eggs but the main thing putting this game back is the technical issues such as the ugly textures and atrocious pop in seen throughout the game but over all as a game it's super fun and it's a very good game I can recommend to any pokemon fan that's been waiting for pokemons formula to evolve… Expand
  13. sasashimi
    Aug 13, 2022
    9
    I always gave Pokemon franchised game 10/10, but plz reconsider the so called open-world mode next time...
  14. Bigman82
    Aug 19, 2022
    9
    this game is really good one of the best pokemon games the only bad thing is that the graphics arent great
  15. TrainerGoose
    Sep 12, 2022
    9
    The game was great but it had some flaws. Invisible barriers next to trees that would kick pokeballs in different directions. Could have had more pokemon too. I mean Ratatta wasn't in the game. Surely there were rats in the past. xD But overall I loved the game and have spent many hours playing. Shiny odds were broken though. Too easy to get a shiny.
  16. AngryNoivern
    Oct 11, 2022
    9
    the only problems I have are the graphics can be a bit spotty here and there and at distance pop in and frame rate issues on wild Pokémon and the lack of voice acting which at this point in the whole franchise is long overdue.

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

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

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

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

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

    The Good: New formula, Open world, Pokemon living ( and defending) in their homes in the wild. Gameplay feels nice and smooth. Lots of content after the main plot. not the same old reused formula over and over. We got something new and it worked fantastic. The Bad: I feel as of the main plot was short-lived. Vast world feels empty at times. No voice acting. Overall it's a great way to revamp the pokemon series. It feels good and I hope to see more of this formula continue in the next installation.    … Expand
  19. Cesarantony
    Nov 14, 2022
    9
    This game is very important for the franchise with the mitologic explanation about arceus, but have some problems with the graphics that so many times make the game looks kinda weird
  20. Super_Oshawott
    Nov 17, 2022
    9
    Recent Pokémon games have NOT been the best as of late. Since X and Y's release, the series has started to be very decisive between gamers. While i think that Pokémon Legends: Arceus is not perfect with its visual style, it is very much my new favorite Pokémon game.

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

    I suck at RPG's, with one of the only Pokémon games I have ever beaten was base Sword and Shield (And we know how everyone feels about that game). However, Legends' gameplay loop was very simple to pick up and play and the story, as basic as it was, kept me engaged the entire way through. Top it off with some of the series best starters returning to be your starting pokemon in this game (Who were also my three favorite starters of all time, so I'm a bit biased here), and the game is fun enough to get a recommendation for anyone that has a switch.    … Expand
  21. arlatius
    Nov 19, 2022
    9
    Far and away the best pokemon game in years. The open world is rudimentary and it's obvious that it's the series' first time with it but with a bit of polish it could be perfected. The integration of battling within the open world is also wonderfully smooth, when I began playing pokemon violet i lamented the loss of the legends arceus mechanics. If gamefreak knows what's good for them,Far and away the best pokemon game in years. The open world is rudimentary and it's obvious that it's the series' first time with it but with a bit of polish it could be perfected. The integration of battling within the open world is also wonderfully smooth, when I began playing pokemon violet i lamented the loss of the legends arceus mechanics. If gamefreak knows what's good for them, they'll draw from the strongest elements from legends arceus when making gen 10s game… Expand
  22. Alex12345o
    Nov 25, 2022
    9
    A mi parecer es el mejor juego de pokemon hasta el momento, la mecánica y movimientos son increíbles
  23. Azura485
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    A step in the right direction. I enjoyed this game from start to finish. Catching mechanics where amazing, and the difficulty once thought to be forgotten by the franchise, came back.
  24. eye-zitt
    Nov 23, 2022
    9
    The art kinda sucks, but this is the definitive Pokemon experience. The gameplay loop is very smooth and addictive, the story is decent enough, and there is a lot of personality in this game. If you like Pokemon, this is the game to play. The only problem with this game is that it doesn’t have any sort of multiplayer experience.
  25. Sammyjsif
    Dec 9, 2022
    9
    Pokemon Legends Arceus is a fresh take for a series that had been in dire need of one. It does almost everything differently and succeeds in almost everything it tries to do. The open-world gameplay mechanism is something greatly appreciated and refreshing in a Pokemon series. It, of course, is not without its faults but it still stands strong even past those tropes. If you gave up onPokemon Legends Arceus is a fresh take for a series that had been in dire need of one. It does almost everything differently and succeeds in almost everything it tries to do. The open-world gameplay mechanism is something greatly appreciated and refreshing in a Pokemon series. It, of course, is not without its faults but it still stands strong even past those tropes. If you gave up on Pokemon because of how repetitive the series was then now is your time to hop back on.… Expand
  26. Alebernard
    Dec 8, 2022
    9
    Excellent game, with mobility with the rides, battles with movement in the attacks, bigger map to explore, capture with the pokeball with the option of not entering the battle. More challenging bosses than 1st to 8th gen games. Little fps drop compared to Sword and Shield. Best Pokemon game since Heartgold and Soulsilver also Sun and Moon.
  27. Scilence2392
    Dec 8, 2022
    9
    this series needs to not only continue but "blast off at the speed of light"
  28. Riiika
    Dec 11, 2022
    9
    Genuinely really enjoyed this game.
    I love the concept of Pokemon. But the games always felt a bit too restrictive with how you could move & how you would get pokemon! The whole sneaking up on Pokémon is interesting! And then being wary/aggressive to humans - makes sense to me! I love being able to explore this much!
    The graphics could have been a bit better, but honestly? They didn't    Genuinely really enjoyed this game.
    I love the concept of Pokemon. But the games always felt a bit too restrictive with how you could move & how you would get pokemon! The whole sneaking up on Pokémon is interesting! And then being wary/aggressive to humans - makes sense to me! I love being able to explore this much!
    The graphics could have been a bit better, but honestly? They didn't bother me.
    I'm currently almost finished with my Pokédex and research - but, even though I've already had so much fun with the game - i'm not worried about losing interest. Because the reward for completing the Pokédex & research - the shiny charm will only make me more eager to play & hunt down some shines (even though the game has already been quite generous with them even without it!).
    Though - the biggest thing I love about this game, is that you don't have to have 2 versions of it yourself/have to trade with anyone - you can complete the whole Pokédex with your own single copy! Since there is only one version of the game!    … Expand
  29. Jelqing_king
    Dec 12, 2022
    9
    I really enjoyed the formula shake up. Dialogue was tedious but world exploration was fun and post game shiny hunting is really nice.
  30. ACI378
    Jan 16, 2023
    9
    Un juego que revitaliza por completo la franquicia. En lo jugable no puedo reprocharle nada, es uno de los que más he disfrutado en muchos años. Con un postgame bueno, muy bueno. Lo único que le ha faltado y por lo que no pude ponerle un 10, es por el apartado técnico, que como viene siendo costumbre con pokemon últimamente, es uno de sus puntos más débiles.
  31. MetaBones
    Apr 4, 2023
    9
    Ultimately, this game is what convinced me to pick up a Nintendo Switch and while I've loved the game, I'm also grateful to it for opening the gateway to a lot of other great Switch games!

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Overall, I would've liked to see some more technical finesse to the final product but the number of risks they took and bold gameplay make this game far outweigh its admittedly many flaws. Most importantly, however, it made me fall back in love with the game franchise that made me love video games in the first place. For that, well done!    … Expand
  32. onielf
    May 11, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pokemon Legens: Arceus é uma experiência única e imersiva no mundo de pokemon.
    Não posso descrever de forma tão simples como a chegada na região de Hisui me deixou impressionado. Os primeiros minutos, conhecendo a historia base, sendo introduzido na vila, e reconhecendo personagens que são "antepassados" dos que conhecemos em Sinnoh, são incríveis.
    Esse jogo tem muita coisa a oferecer, como uma experiencia mais estilo survivor, uma relação diferenciada com os pokemon, e uma exploração no mundo aberto desafiadora e com uma boa conexão sentimental que criamos ao jogar.
    No entanto, como o intuito do jogo é descobrir a região e os pokemon em um lugar mais "cru" e sem muita civilização, é comum sentirmos falta de que tivessem outras vilas, cidades maiores, e com diferentes estéticas e culturas (como é costume ter nos jogos principais da franquia), assim como um desfecho final da campanha do protagonista voltando a região de Sinnoh no futuro.
    Enfim, com tudo isso, Pokemon Legends: Arceus é uma experiência maravilhosa, e trata da relação entre pessoas e pokemon de uma forma mais intimista e surpresa do que fomos acostumados a ver nos jogos anteriores da franquia, então eu não poderia dar uma avaliação menos digna do que um 9/10 pra esse jogo.    … Expand
  33. JustAGameGuy
    May 14, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Easily the BEST POKÉMON EXPERIENCE since Black and White 2. One of the best stories known to the series, extremely fun gameplay, what’s not to love!?


    Pokémon Legends: Arceus is home to by far one of - if not THE hardest final bosses in the series. An incredibly tough 6 Vs 8 showdown, only available after catching several legendaries. The main issue with Legends Arceus is that once you complete the post-Game storyline, catch everything, and fight Arceus, there’s very little to do besides start a new file and shiny hunt.    … Expand
  34. voiceofreason69
    Jul 22, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. That feeling of finally being able to throw a poke ball, that rush when you catch a Pokemon, and that feeling of being able to do anything, climb anywhere, fly anywhere, swim anywhere (with basculegion), this is the best Pokemon game of all time in my humble opinion. but I have only played three mainline titles: this, sword, and violet. and since sword is text filled, and violet is an unpolished bug nest, yea, its easy to see why I rate this better. Also, If you hate bad graphics, then you might not want to step into a Pokemon game past gen 5...
    9.4/10 but since rounding 9/10, would ABSOLUTELY recommend!    … Expand
  35. MrZeraora
    Aug 18, 2023
    9
    Oyun pokemon evreni ve oyunları için doruk noktası böylesine iyi bir oyun bir daha gelmez ama grafikler kötü ona diyecek bişeyim yok.
  36. Rhern26
    Feb 26, 2022
    8
    Loving this game. I’m about 8 and a half hours in. Not going to give any spoilers but the game does get funner and you’re able to travel more and faster as you play. I was really considering trading/selling this game after my first two hours. The reason for an 8 and not a perfect score is simply due to the unnecessary dialogue in the game which gets very annoying as you’re just trying toLoving this game. I’m about 8 and a half hours in. Not going to give any spoilers but the game does get funner and you’re able to travel more and faster as you play. I was really considering trading/selling this game after my first two hours. The reason for an 8 and not a perfect score is simply due to the unnecessary dialogue in the game which gets very annoying as you’re just trying to go out there to explore and catch/level up your Pokémon. I understand it’s part of the story, but they could have limited all the text saving me from mashing the a/b button and skimming through it. I’m not trying to sit there for an hour reading through what the NPC has to say for a certain quest. It would have been better if there was some sort of voice acting which would actually bring interest in the story. Aside from this, game is really fun and rewarding just like older Pokémon games. Love the battling as it adds a bit more strategy now with agile/strong moves. Catching Pokémon is also quite fun and provides some sort of achievement in catching the same Pokémon more than once. Could have been a perfect game. It’s still the best Pokémon game released on the Switch.… Expand
  37. 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
  38. Leodw
    Feb 1, 2022
    8
    Complete reinvent of the Pokémon formula, a much needed breath of fresh air. Mechanics are smooth and fun, Pokémon feel more alive than ever, but graphics are human character animations need work. Solid 8/10.
  39. occ86
    Feb 6, 2022
    8
    For me, Pokemon was on a decline the last few entries.
    A decline not because it actually got worse, but because after all these years you'd think they could improve these games so much more.
    Arceus is ALMOST exactly the big improvement I was always hoping for. Only "almost" because on a technical standpoint this game is - as always - rather disappointing. I think we all know that    For me, Pokemon was on a decline the last few entries.
    A decline not because it actually got worse, but because after all these years you'd think they could improve these games so much more.

    Arceus is ALMOST exactly the big improvement I was always hoping for.
    Only "almost" because on a technical standpoint this game is - as always - rather disappointing.

    I think we all know that gameplay is the most important thing and Arceus does deliver on that front, but I can't lie: I often wonder how much better these games could be if they wouldn't be held back by Nintendo Hardware.    … Expand
  40. Fra-k
    May 15, 2022
    8
    an innovative Pokémon games, a bit "primitive" and experimental, but shows that a new era is coming...better if with a proper engine and decent graphics, not 2003-ish.
    Some fun, good questlines, awful grinding for some
  41. SuperkenGaming
    Feb 22, 2022
    8
    Pokémon Legends: Arceus
    Too Much Story
    I love pokemon legends, the idea of an open world pokemon game where you explore areas, hide in tall grass and catch pokemon or battle them real time is more than I could have ever hoped for in a pokemon game, but let me tell you, the story just gets in the way.. Ask me what happens, I couldn’t tell you… painstakingly boring and just in the way,    Pokémon Legends: Arceus
    Too Much Story
    I love pokemon legends, the idea of an open world pokemon game where you explore areas, hide in tall grass and catch pokemon or battle them real time is more than I could have ever hoped for in a pokemon game, but let me tell you, the story just gets in the way.. Ask me what happens, I couldn’t tell you… painstakingly boring and just in the way, essentially you fall from the sky, theres a giant rift that you have to close, some pokemon are going crazy, you gotta fix it and of course fill the pokedex… and now were talking, now were at the good part, catching them all, Pokemon legends takes a little over 24 hours to roll credits, however thre are still about 2 to 4 hours post credits of gathering all the legendaries for the true ending so don’t think youre done!essentially you go into an open area, there are pokemon to catch and gather info on by battling, this fills up your pokedex and of course makes your party stronger as you go through the story.. and ther is incentive to actually seeking new pokeomon out and ctaching them with your hand crafted pokeballs, that’s right theres a super simple crafting mechanic here, youl lgather materials as you explore and earn them after battles, you use these materials to craft potions and pokeballs, unlocking new recipes as you fill the pokedex, its so addicting building your roster up, only for the boring story to get in the way, I was skipping through everything I honestly couldn’t care less what was going on, didn’t care to do any side missions.. nothing made me care about anything other than going out and catching them all.. and I really wish this was more of the focus, just let me go explore at my own pace, have crazy hiding spot for rare pokemon, that’s what I want, not lame bioms and checking bak in at the villiage.. but its fine, I still had fun despite the game contstantly throwing speed bumps at me.. and that’s ultimately my biggest complaint, I felt like I was on a chain the whole time compared to the freedom I feel from a mainline pokemon game.. and also, battles… there are rarely any pokemon battles with others in this world, which is probably explained in the boring story I didn’t care about, but still a let down, Im building up a team for what? Just to catch pokemon? But at the end of each story chunk there is a boss battle as well and these are awful you just throw bags of sand at them and dodge their attacks… super repetitive, I would’ve rather just had a straight up pokebattle…
    Pokemon legend has a lot going against it, the lame boss battles, the lack of trainer battles, and the god awful story dragging down the pacing of this game… but you better believed I loved the moments I was set free to hunt and catch, there are secrets to uncover, the battling system is fun, you even keep all of your moves your pokemon learn and can switch them out anytime youd like which I love.. allowing you to really play around with move sets or prepare for certain battles..
    I would love to see this series take off.
    I give Pokémon Legends: Arceus
    a 7.5/10    … Expand
  42. Iceberg91
    Feb 4, 2022
    8
    ottimo titolo gamefreak ha intrapreso la strada giusta ha ancora evidenti lacune tecniche ma il gameplay prende molto e diverte speriamo sia un nuovo buon inizio per il brand

    Grafica 6
    Sonoro 8
    Trama 7.5
    Giocabilità 8.5
    Longevità 8.5
  43. 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
  44. undeadmuffin00
    Jan 29, 2022
    8
    This has got to be the most fun I have had with a Pokemon game in many, many years. Here is some background for anyone who cares. I got Pokemon Yellow after I played a little of Red my cousin loaned me. I loved it and played though it 3 times. I was young and stupid and had erased the game by mistake a few times because I wanted to experience the beginning of the game. I played a little ofThis has got to be the most fun I have had with a Pokemon game in many, many years. Here is some background for anyone who cares. I got Pokemon Yellow after I played a little of Red my cousin loaned me. I loved it and played though it 3 times. I was young and stupid and had erased the game by mistake a few times because I wanted to experience the beginning of the game. I played a little of Silver before my friend wanted his copy back. When Diamond and Pearl came out on the DS I got back in the series after I had taken time away from it for a while. I Enjoyed Pearl and had completed the game in a week and played it for a few more. Then I tried playing the games that came after. I played through Black and had some fun. I couldn’t even get myself to finish Black 2. I played and beat Y over a weekend and didn’t touch it again. Sun was boring and I never finished, Let’s Go Pikachu, it was fun but couldn’t hold my old man attention. I gave up on Sword because it was a massive let down and after being someone who started playing the series in 2000 I was just kinda done with the repetitiveness of the franchise. So when I say it’s the most fun I have had with a Pokemon game in a long time, it’s not for lack of trying. Even though I never touch Y after that weekend, I always intended to return to it. Because I enjoyed it… At any rate this isn’t a franchise review it’s a review of the new game. A game that is has me thinking about it when I’m not playing it. A game that got me to roll out of bed on the eve of my 35th birthday and toss loads of hours into it and talk endlessly to my wife about it when I wasn’t playing. The only reason I won’t rate this game over an 8 is there are still problems with it. These problems don’t mean I don’t love the, because I do. It relaxes my mind in it’s repetition, it also frustrates me with that very repetitive nature. The fact that I have spent hours working with one Pokemon and still haven’t completed it’s dex entry highlights a massive shortcoming with the game. Most things need to be repeated 20 to 25 times and that’s a bit excessive in my book. As much as I love this game I'm not sure I’ll ever finish a single Dex entry. Also the story, while good, feels like it’s bulked out by characters repeating the same few story points over and over. To a point that when it happens I just kinda skip the dialogue until something new is being said. I don’t need to read where I have come from and what I did 6 hours ago over and over ad nauseam. On that the tutorial in this game is horribly long and handholding. Then we get to the graphics… oh boy, the graphics… I honestly don’t care. They look fine for the most part. Sure there is a bit of clipping here and there. Water and grass can look a bit outdated, but I really, really don’t care. I often find it beautiful to look at and while I think they could have done better or perhaps hid the graphics behind cell shading like BotW did I’m fine with them. I enjoy the game and at the end of the day that is what I’m looking for in a video game: enjoyment. I have played way too many games with stunning visuals and no substance whatsoever. I have played games with awesome stories but horrible controls that force me to stop. I just want fun and I find this game very fun, even when it’sa bit tedious.… Expand
  45. Crackfarmer
    Jul 10, 2022
    8
    Great game. Definitely not a 10, but not worse than an 8.
    10 would be unreasonable, 7 would be disrespectful.
    I dislike the forced completion of the Pokédex, who the fluff wants to waste time on catching/defeating useless Pokémon? LVL 10 Pokémon still deal quite decent damage on my LVL 35+, what the hell is that? Story is okay-ish, nothing too crazy. I approve of the older Pokémon    Great game. Definitely not a 10, but not worse than an 8.
    10 would be unreasonable, 7 would be disrespectful.

    I dislike the forced completion of the Pokédex, who the fluff wants to waste time on catching/defeating useless Pokémon?
    LVL 10 Pokémon still deal quite decent damage on my LVL 35+, what the hell is that?

    Story is okay-ish, nothing too crazy. I approve of the older Pokémon and not the recent garbage ones.    … Expand
  46. Andreas1305
    Jan 31, 2022
    8
    Finally we got the Pokemon game we wished for. Don't get me wrong it has it's flaws, but finally Gamefreak listened and tried something new and we should at least give them credit for that and let them know that the change and direction of the game is good.
    It is a great foundation of what is to come.
    So what could be better and should be addressed either for a new game or even DLC:    Finally we got the Pokemon game we wished for. Don't get me wrong it has it's flaws, but finally Gamefreak listened and tried something new and we should at least give them credit for that and let them know that the change and direction of the game is good.
    It is a great foundation of what is to come.

    So what could be better and should be addressed either for a new game or even DLC:

    -The graphics, obviously
    -more diverse Pokemon behaviour
    -more rich open world, with more interesting viewpoints
    -sorting options for the Pokemon boxes
    -maybe biulding villages from the groundup in the wild (like Taburasa in Breath of the Wild), as kind of a way to tame the wilderness

    The gameplayloop just feels very rewarding and it's so much fun. With a little more polish in future games the franchise will reach new heights.

    I'm already looking forward to a Pokemon Legends Ho-Oh or something like this.
    Definitetly play this game if you have the chance.    … Expand
  47. Majorwizers
    Jan 29, 2022
    8
    Nice Games i really love the New gameplay mechanics the graphics is not really good but its fine !
  48. frederik1478
    Mar 21, 2022
    8
    This is my favorite pokemon games so far and refreshing efter play the same game for 20 years. Finger injury most about it was the new battle system I didn't feel like I'm wasting time like the other games where you were put in a new battle dimension turn based battles the new system is still turn based but it's so much faster to crying The battle is amazing I don't feel like on wastingThis is my favorite pokemon games so far and refreshing efter play the same game for 20 years. Finger injury most about it was the new battle system I didn't feel like I'm wasting time like the other games where you were put in a new battle dimension turn based battles the new system is still turn based but it's so much faster to crying The battle is amazing I don't feel like on wasting my time.The new Pokédex and how you collect data is interesting completed but I did catch every Pokémon I win and found because it was nice feeling of and getting more experience for the bank to get bit of Pokémon and they would have met you. I enjoyed it Foley I would say that this is my favourite new mechanic. put in the Pokemon game.… Expand
  49. 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.
  50. Brusky
    Jan 30, 2022
    8
    It's Breath of the Wild meets Pokemon, but with a bit of Monster Hunter mixed in.

    And I love it! This is the closest we've been to an open-world Pokemon game that I've daydreamed about since I was a kid. Arceus delivers Pokemon Snap- levels of environmental immersion as a mainline RPG -- you will encounter pokemon walking/swimming/flying around in their natural habitats instead of    It's Breath of the Wild meets Pokemon, but with a bit of Monster Hunter mixed in.

    And I love it! This is the closest we've been to an open-world Pokemon game that I've daydreamed about since I was a kid. Arceus delivers Pokemon Snap- levels of environmental immersion as a mainline RPG -- you will encounter pokemon walking/swimming/flying around in their natural habitats instead of randomly encountering something while blindly walking through tall grass. You can summon your own pokemon to gather berries, mine shards, and engage a wild pokemon all within a few steps without waiting for flow-stopping animations and transitions. It's truly like playing a simulation of the anime.

    Issues that I had: Most bothersome to me might be the fact that you have to fast travel back to the hub city in order to go to the next zone (like Monster Hunter). It makes the world feel a lot smaller since it's just a bunch of disconnected environments instead of a huge continent. Also, no mounts at the hub city makes traveling a drag. Now for my minor issues. Some of the sound effects are clearly ripped from BotW, such as the male character sounding exactly like Link when he tucks and rolls. Maybe it was meant to be a callback, but personally I wish they didn't recycle assets like that. The graphics are also a little rough around the edges here and there. Some things like rocks and trees disappear if you slightly turn the camera. And the game sometimes draws pokemon at its max spawn distance, but animates them at like 2 FPS which makes them look bizarre against the more smooth and lively world closer to you. If the hardware is struggling to do this, just don't draw the pokemon that far!

    Anyways, I'd give this a 8 out of 10. Rough around the edges in parts, but this is definitely a Pokemon formula I want them to polish and perfect. I don't think I'll be able to stomach the old style of pokemon games again. If Nintendo can somehow cram in a more modern setting with pokemon centers, cities, (etc) AND open world pokemon walking about onto the little Switch cartridge, it'd be absolutely perfect. It may be possible that the Switch may not have the horsepower to truly get to the next level, though.    … Expand
  51. TheLastPlay
    Mar 4, 2022
    8
    Necesario aire fresco que necesitaba la franquicia Pokémon en cuanto mecánicas jugables ahora solo falta mejorar en lo técnico para el próximo juego. A todo fan de Pokémon le encantará
  52. 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
  53. Lance22
    Jan 30, 2022
    8
    As a Pokémon fan in the late 1990s I can honestly say that Pokémon legends Arceus is well worth your time to play, and well yes some people might be turned away by the art style of the game that game freak chose to go with (I’m not gonna judge you for that) for me personally the art style looks pretty good, the Pokémon looks great and the world looks vast and open, But if I had to give itAs a Pokémon fan in the late 1990s I can honestly say that Pokémon legends Arceus is well worth your time to play, and well yes some people might be turned away by the art style of the game that game freak chose to go with (I’m not gonna judge you for that) for me personally the art style looks pretty good, the Pokémon looks great and the world looks vast and open, But if I had to give it criticism I do have to say that they should’ve brought over voice acting including Pikachu and Eevee’s voice actors but other than that I did really like the game that’s why I’m giving it an 8.5/10.
    Pokémon legends Arceus is everything I wanted in a Pokémon game and more, and yes it did surpassed my expectations but it is held back by no voice acting, hopefully game freak decides to fix that sometime in the future.    … Expand
  54. xxtonixx
    Feb 2, 2022
    8
    Queda mucho camino por andar. Pero hay esperanzas si siguen por este sendero.

    Es un gran soplo de aire de fresco a la franquicia que mas factura del mundo. Empezamos a vislumbrar el Pokemon que todos queremos y con el que soñábamos cuándo elegíamos a nuestro primer starter en aquel ladrillo llamado game boy en pueblo Paleta. Para mí las nuevas mecánicas del juego y la historia, junto con    Queda mucho camino por andar. Pero hay esperanzas si siguen por este sendero.

    Es un gran soplo de aire de fresco a la franquicia que mas factura del mundo. Empezamos a vislumbrar el Pokemon que todos queremos y con el que soñábamos cuándo elegíamos a nuestro primer starter en aquel ladrillo llamado game boy en pueblo Paleta.

    Para mí las nuevas mecánicas del juego y la historia, junto con la banda sonora es lo mejor. Pero pedimos más, sobre todo en lo primero.

    Historia bien narrada, e interesante, con alguna sorpresa que no esperas y personajes bien construídos.

    Ahora bien hay cosas que mejorar.

    1. Tutorial. Excesivamente largo y debería ser opcional. Si ya jugaste que no te cuente la vida entera. Que no tenemos 10 años todos los que jugamos.

    2. Doblaje.

    GAME FREAK, doblar los juegos de una vez que por dinero no es. 3. Gráficos.

    Muy internet explorer y ps3. La switch da para mucho más.

    4. Entorno.

    Aumentar la cantidad de Pokémon, y poder ver a los Pokemon haciendo más cosas, comer, pelear entre ellos, manadas de ponytas corriendo libremente. Al igual que los npcs del pueblo, que se relacionen y se muevan, que los veas llendo a casa. Más realidad    … Expand
  55. Columbam1998
    Jan 30, 2022
    8
    After a couple of years of frustrating choices by gamefreak. I can finally say we've got an excellent game in our hands. All though the game could have used another year of development it feels to work on it's graphics and environments (that tend to feel empty) i can say the gameplay makes well up for it.
  56. jljosue
    Nov 25, 2022
    8
    A fantastic game, with addictive mechanics. Honestly, I was surprised by the difficulty and story of the game, and I'm very satisfied with it. I hope that future Pokemon games will have many elements of this game, because I think this is the direction that The Pokemon Company should take. Also, I hope that with future games they can improve the technical aspect, as that would be a big plus.
  57. stratos_au
    Jan 31, 2022
    8
    Well I am NOT a Pokemon fan. I went yesterday to my local store to buy Monster Hunter Rise and then when I was paying they told me if I also wanted to take Pokemon: Acreus that it had released a couple of days back. Personally never played a Pokemon game before and thought to give it a try. My first impression was not good, to be honest (and the reason for knocking a couple of points formWell I am NOT a Pokemon fan. I went yesterday to my local store to buy Monster Hunter Rise and then when I was paying they told me if I also wanted to take Pokemon: Acreus that it had released a couple of days back. Personally never played a Pokemon game before and thought to give it a try. My first impression was not good, to be honest (and the reason for knocking a couple of points form the score) is that the graphics and presentation are bad for a 2022 released game. Lets be honest, it felt like a game released in a previous gen. Music is also very very generic and just serviceable as well as the sound effects. Having said that I just kept playing and the game has some special charm, the controls are good the environments are ok but its great to see the little Pokemon just running around and doing stuff and you trying to capture them or battle them. So far , I am hooked, its definitely an enjoyable game and now I want to level and use all the pokemons that I have captured. Honestly its a good game with terrible graphics, but you kind of get used to them. I havent even had time to open Monster Hunter Rise nor finish Metroid Dread. I am sure you will enjoy this game.… Expand
  58. sofaspartan
    Jan 31, 2022
    8
    While it’s graphics can leave a lot to be desired, Pokémon Legends: Arceus’s gameplay has been retooled for a much more smooth and engaging experience. Moving away from the traditional rpg format, the game feels more like a modern open-world game akin to Breath of the Wild. I feel that this game represents a significant leap for Pokémon as a whole, drawing us closer to the Pokémon gameWhile it’s graphics can leave a lot to be desired, Pokémon Legends: Arceus’s gameplay has been retooled for a much more smooth and engaging experience. Moving away from the traditional rpg format, the game feels more like a modern open-world game akin to Breath of the Wild. I feel that this game represents a significant leap for Pokémon as a whole, drawing us closer to the Pokémon game that we’ve always dreamed of. The game is not without its graphical issues, however they aren’t significant enough to hamper the gameplay. Overall I would certainly recommend this game to those looking for an open-world Pokémon experience.

    Things I Like:
    • Open World
    • Catching and battling Pokémon on-the-fly
    • Battles occur in the environment, not in arenas

    Things I Don’t Like:
    • Unfinished feeling to the graphics with low quality textures and aggressive pop-in,
    • Star progression can feel like a grind at times    … Expand
  59. 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
  60. Stamantha
    Feb 1, 2022
    8
    It's Pokémon meets Zelda and I'm loving this new style of "open world" exploration. It looks great in my opinion, plays well & is very addicting. It has it's occasional hick-ups (small bugs and glitches) but nothing that affects the core gameplay experience.
  61. thejuanvisu
    Jan 29, 2022
    8
    Este es el primer juego de Pokémon que compró desde los, a mi ver decepcionantes remakes de Pokémon zafiro y rubí para 3DS. Me pareció un cambio de concepto interesante cuando lo anunciaron y decidí comprarlo ya que además se podía conseguir fácilmente por cosa de 40 euros.

    De buenas a primeras pensaba que el juego seguramente se me haría muy repetitivo rápidamente con lo de capturar    Este es el primer juego de Pokémon que compró desde los, a mi ver decepcionantes remakes de Pokémon zafiro y rubí para 3DS. Me pareció un cambio de concepto interesante cuando lo anunciaron y decidí comprarlo ya que además se podía conseguir fácilmente por cosa de 40 euros.

    De buenas a primeras pensaba que el juego seguramente se me haría muy repetitivo rápidamente con lo de capturar Pokémon, pero me equivoqué en este aspecto. Las mecánicas jugables de este juego son muy buenas a mi ver y he pasado un buen rato jugando este juego. En cuanto a las misiones, pensaba que serían más repetitivas, pero al final todas tienen su toque.

    En cuanto al tema gráficos, efectivamente este es el apartado que más lastra el juego, se notan algunos logos borrosos en las ropas de los personajes y la forma en la que se ve el movimiento de los Pokémon de tipo volador en la distancia dejan un poco sin palabras por su falta de pulimento. De todas formas en general, el juego se ve decente, siendo a las largas distancias donde se notan principalmente estas faltas de pulimento gráfico. De todas formas este aspecto, a mi ver (Esto ya depende de cada persona), no afecta a la experiencia de juego.

    Para ser un juego de mundo abierto (aunque este sub dividido en varias zonas es prácticamente de mundo abierto) el juego tiene muy pocos Bugs, algo muy difícil de lograr en este tipo de juegos, siendo el único bug que me he encontrado un Gyarados volador (Que según me dicen algunos, no es un bug...).

    El juego también tiene ciertos detalles que me gustan, como que el personaje se va manchando con el barro o mojando cuando llueve o que el asentamiento principal del juego vaya creciendo y cambiando por tus acciones según vas avanzando.

    A mi ver este juego es muy divertido y se merece un 8, siendo está nota así por su falta de pulimento gráfico.    … Expand
  62. Detorded
    Feb 1, 2022
    8
    Game Freak finally tried this time.

    This was a major step in the right direction for the franchise after decades of stagnation. So far I have put roughly 16 hours into the game and am still loving it; the novelty of catching and battling Pokemon in an open world setting still feels fresh after all these hours and I can see myself playing this game for hundreds of hours. I have played    Game Freak finally tried this time.

    This was a major step in the right direction for the franchise after decades of stagnation. So far I have put roughly 16 hours into the game and am still loving it; the novelty of catching and battling Pokemon in an open world setting still feels fresh after all these hours and I can see myself playing this game for hundreds of hours. I have played every single Pokemon game since the original Diamond and Pearl and I can confidently say that this is the best Pokemon game I have played in a long time - Game Freak have finally managed to make the Pokemon game we've all wanted since we were kids.

    The Pros:
    -Gameplay is better than ever and fits seemlessly in an open world.
    -Gameplay loop is addicting and rewarding.
    -Feels like a more mature game with a higher difficulty.
    -Maps only get better after the first area.
    -Ambience music is beautiful and immersive.

    The Cons:
    -Graphics could have been better if the game was given just a few more months.
    -AI is better than Sword and Shield - but still has a long way to go.
    -Story is bland.

    Starting with the negatives: the game is rough around the edges and if Game Freak's games weren't rushed, they could have taken a few more months to polish it and make it look even better. This goes for the AI too, as Pokemon are often just sitting around doing nothing. Luckily, depending on the Pokemon they will react differerntly to seeing you - some will get aggressive and chase you, some will run away from you, and some won't care at all. Unfortunately, even the most aggressive Pokemon are extremely easy to run away from and don't present much of a threat. It is certainly a step-up from the lifeless Pokemon AI from Sword and Shield, but with a second entry I hope to see Pokemon acting uniquely within their own habitats similar to Pokemon Snap. Lastly, I found myself ignoring a lot of the main story as I couldn't get engaged with it, and preferring to explore and do side-quests instead.

    While the graphics, AI, and storytelling could use some improvement, it's apparent that Game Freak spent a lot more time on the more important aspect of this game: the gameplay. Gameplay is king in Legends Arceus and it's easily the most addicted I've been to a Pokemon game since I was a kid. Everything is very seemless in the open world setting as they finally ditched the time-consuming and dated battle screens and loading screens in between areas. This game feels like it actually belongs on the Switch - unlike the awfully-outdated Sword and Shield. The game loop is very addicting as you go into the open fields to collect resources to craft items which will help you on your journey as you catch as many Pokemon as you can to complete your Pokedex. Most importantly, Pokemon has long suffered from the criticism that it's too easy - while this game isn't hard by any stretch, it does feel like the game has matured for older audiences quite a bit. I've noticed Pokemon battles are usually a lot more difficult as the game no longer warns you which Pokemon your opponent is sending out beforehand, and the AI generally seems to be a lot smarter when attacking you - my Pokemon got knocked out frequently.

    The first area (Obsidian Fieldlands) is a bit bland and may not be the best first impression for gamers, but fortunately after the first area, the maps get significantly more interesting. The biomes change to swamplands, to coastlands, to clifflands, to snowy mountains - all with unique ways to traverse them as the game continuously gives you new Pokemon to help you get around. The music adds a key element to what makes exploring so much fun, the ambience music in this game is beautiful and adds just that extra bit of immersion when exploring. Especially for players of Diamond and Pearl (or even the remakes) the music is often remixed versions of the old soundtracks of Sinnoh, and visiting old places and seeing them realized in an open world (such as the lakes) makes for a very nostalgic throwback.

    All in all, the closest Switch games I can compare this to is a mix between Breath of the Wild, and Monster Hunter Rise. It has the style and presentation of the former, with the addicting gameplay mechanics similar to the latter. This game is a strong 8/10 and I pray that Game Freak keeps this new formula and expands to it - it would be very disappointing to see them go back to the old style of games after this.    … Expand
  63. GitanoUrbano
    Jan 30, 2022
    8
    Una evolucion en la formula de la franquicia, divertido y adictivo, punto mejorable serían los graficos aspirano un nivel como lo visto en monter haunter rise
  64. ThBBoy
    Jan 30, 2022
    8
    Con diferencia el mundo abierto más feo jamás creado. Es una pena, porque en cuanto a mecánicas no está nada mal, y podría enganchar bastante, pero el diseño del mapa, totalmente vacío, sin alma lo echa todo a perder, ya que la mayor parte del tiempo la pasas deambulando por ese entorno tan deprimente. Esto mejora un poco cuando estás en algún pueblo, y te hace pensar lo bien que hubieraCon diferencia el mundo abierto más feo jamás creado. Es una pena, porque en cuanto a mecánicas no está nada mal, y podría enganchar bastante, pero el diseño del mapa, totalmente vacío, sin alma lo echa todo a perder, ya que la mayor parte del tiempo la pasas deambulando por ese entorno tan deprimente. Esto mejora un poco cuando estás en algún pueblo, y te hace pensar lo bien que hubiera estado el juego si mantuviese ese nivel en espacios abiertos, pero es salir de ahí, y de nuevo vuelves a sentir que estás en jugando un free to play en fase beta. Una pena.… Expand
  65. 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.
  66. zetzuken
    Mar 3, 2022
    8
    In my opinion PLA (Pokemon Legends: Arceus) is probably the most innovative Pokemon game Gamefreak ever created. It's a breath of fresh air for the Pokemon franchise. An open world Pokemon adventure that just feels right. PLA is not perfect though people were disappointed with the outdated visuals but Pokemon is not really about awesome graphics like other franchises. They focus onIn my opinion PLA (Pokemon Legends: Arceus) is probably the most innovative Pokemon game Gamefreak ever created. It's a breath of fresh air for the Pokemon franchise. An open world Pokemon adventure that just feels right. PLA is not perfect though people were disappointed with the outdated visuals but Pokemon is not really about awesome graphics like other franchises. They focus on collecting and doing the moto "Gotta catch them all." The gameplay was surprisingly outstanding and the highlight of the whole game. The exploration mechanic was superb and the Pokemon battles and catching mechanic was just a dream. Remember the time when Pokemon fans wanted to just throw the Pokeball in a random Pokemon in the wild? PLA gave that experience in a wonderful gaming package.

    The Music of PLA is underrated the 1 person who was in charge of the OST and sound effects needs to get a raise for this. He did a superb job.

    If you want to try a different Pokemon game and you're tired of the old turn base battles, formula. You really should give the PLA a try. It is a refreshing take and one of the best Pokemon experiences I had.

    8.5/10    … Expand
  67. souma2312
    Jan 29, 2022
    8
    El juego de Pokémon mas inmersivo que jamás haya existido, el juego sinceramente cumple muy bien ya se necesitaba algo nuevo dentro de la saga y este mismo lo termino haciendo de una manera excelente, cambio mucha de las mecánicas que ya se tenían acostumbradas en la saga y se probo algo nuevo, en este juego sin duda te sientes en los zapatos del protagonista con una aventura Pokémon muyEl juego de Pokémon mas inmersivo que jamás haya existido, el juego sinceramente cumple muy bien ya se necesitaba algo nuevo dentro de la saga y este mismo lo termino haciendo de una manera excelente, cambio mucha de las mecánicas que ya se tenían acostumbradas en la saga y se probo algo nuevo, en este juego sin duda te sientes en los zapatos del protagonista con una aventura Pokémon muy diferente a la de otros juegos, la música es hermosa cada melodía que he escuchado se me ha quedado grabada en el juego, lo único que flaquea es los gráficos en general y apartados técnicos pero a pesar de esto el juego es muy disfrutable recomendable para todas las personas que querían ver algo nuevo dentro de la saga y para aquellas que quieran entrar en esta.… Expand
  68. Luahanseng
    Apr 3, 2022
    8
    Game completed : March 15, 2022
    Playtime : 48 hrs.
    When i was a kid i had a habit of imagining what is the best version of a game that i enjoy and love. example GTA. i imagine if i can as well go to stores, immerse to the world like i was in the game. When i imagine it with a Pokemon Game, Legends Arceus is how it should be. They nailed the gameplay mechanics aspect, and the research    Game completed : March 15, 2022
    Playtime : 48 hrs.

    When i was a kid i had a habit of imagining what is the best version of a game that i enjoy and love. example GTA. i imagine if i can as well go to stores, immerse to the world like i was in the game. When i imagine it with a Pokemon Game, Legends Arceus is how it should be. They nailed the gameplay mechanics aspect, and the research system also adds up to this great game. The story wasn't as bad from other Pokemon titles but the dialogues are skippable. . The story in Pokemon games wasn't always a priority so there's nothing new to it. The design and graphics holds up but there were recent titles in the series has better.

    I would give this a 10 if i was supper satisfied with its ending or its overall story :)    … Expand
  69. Leaxion
    Jan 30, 2022
    8
    Really liked the game, i vote 8 because the game takes too long to let you play it like an open world + Textures are ass. But i can say this is a really fun game, and the animations in combat are insanely good.
  70. MatthewDavisMed
    Mar 8, 2022
    8
    Despite not being too big into the franchise, this was still a fun time for me. With tons of Pokemon to collect, tons of quest to do while exploring a pretty big world. This is something I think most fans will appreciate, even the disappointing graphics didn't hurt the experience for me.
  71. ProfessorXyZy
    Feb 3, 2022
    8
    I give this at least a 8. The concept is great. The "openworld" aspects are good. And gameplay is fresh and unusual for a Pokemon game. So showing us how the Pokemon line can outgrow from the Gameboy, DS era is definitely a positive way to go. I would wish for the next Generation to become a full grown open world title with a non linear story many side quests. But Legends Arceus is a goodI give this at least a 8. The concept is great. The "openworld" aspects are good. And gameplay is fresh and unusual for a Pokemon game. So showing us how the Pokemon line can outgrow from the Gameboy, DS era is definitely a positive way to go. I would wish for the next Generation to become a full grown open world title with a non linear story many side quests. But Legends Arceus is a good step to that direction.

    But Gamefreak please ... improve the graphics. The Switch system is not that powerful but can do really more when you look at other games like Zelda or even titles like the Witcher 3.
    But still gameplay wins! So 8 out of 10.    … Expand
  72. BoltSnapBolt
    Jul 21, 2022
    8
    The best pokemon game to date since the Heart Gold and Soul Silver remakes. Graphics aside, this is a promising step in the right direction and I look forward to how they improve upon this model.
  73. w4p3
    Jan 31, 2022
    8
    I have been really enjoying the game so far. Big minus is the graphics. They should polished game more to make look more clean and beautiful. For that reason I wouldn't mind later release date. Overall this game is really taking Pokemon games new and fresh direction, and I hope next Pokemon game is even better. And please Gamefreak, for your next time hire some voice actors!
  74. Minimik75
    Jan 31, 2022
    8
    finally, something fresh... by gamefreak's standards, of course. i hope they can really expand on this type of gameplay in gen 9.
  75. Syhlcam
    Feb 4, 2022
    8
    Au que dire de Légendes Pokémon : Arceus ?

    Bien que le jeu soit clairement en retard sur la partie technique, avec de trop nombreux défauts sur ce point. Le jeu offre une véritable sensation d’aventure dans un monde Pokémon qui commence à être plus vivant et plus réaliste. L’action du jeu est beaucoup plus fluide, sans casse du rythme et plaisante à découvrir. L’histoire bien qu’elle    Au que dire de Légendes Pokémon : Arceus ?

    Bien que le jeu soit clairement en retard sur la partie technique, avec de trop nombreux défauts sur ce point. Le jeu offre une véritable sensation d’aventure dans un monde Pokémon qui commence à être plus vivant et plus réaliste.
    L’action du jeu est beaucoup plus fluide, sans casse du rythme et plaisante à découvrir. L’histoire bien qu’elle reste simple, n’est pas inintéressante et offre des combats particulier et fun.
    Peut-être un peu trop facile, le jeu en reste pas moins une excellente base pour une nouvelle série de jeu à côté de la série principale, ou une source d’inspiration pour celle-ci.

    Full test >>> https://www.geekexperience.fr/jeux-video/avis/avis-legendes-pokemon-arceus/    … Expand
  76. JedRowe
    Jan 30, 2022
    8
    Most fun I’ve had on a Pokemon game since I was a child gen 1-3. Yeah the graphics are a little disappointing for a 2022 game, but the gameplay is really promising, please keep going in this direction gamefreak!!
  77. RevUBrah
    Jan 31, 2022
    8
    It's a pretty solid experience, it's not perfect and the gameplay is fun although a bit repetitive at times, but the atmosphere is super chill and it can be challenging when you least expect it. It's not for everyone but it actually feels like effort was put into this one. In the early game the mon variety is a little shallow but it gets much better as you go. I'd put it on the same levelIt's a pretty solid experience, it's not perfect and the gameplay is fun although a bit repetitive at times, but the atmosphere is super chill and it can be challenging when you least expect it. It's not for everyone but it actually feels like effort was put into this one. In the early game the mon variety is a little shallow but it gets much better as you go. I'd put it on the same level as Pokemon Emerald, it's not a masterpiece like HeartGold/SoulSilver but it has charm and style.… Expand
  78. Juan19892020
    Feb 2, 2022
    8
    What the franchise needed! It’s so addictive. I can’t stop playing and getting all Pokémon! But.. the graphics kinda sucks for a game made by the richest brand out there. Good job game freak but UPDATE YOUR GRAPHICS! I don’t care how many ppl tell you Pokémon is not about the graphics, but when your developers are the top money makers… you have no excuses…
  79. Blade_Stormd
    Jan 30, 2022
    8
    Very fun and I can lose myself exploring the areas. Pokemon Legends: Arceus is a refreshing take on the series and I'm excited to see where we go from here.
  80. Fidris
    Jan 31, 2022
    8
    Lo más flojo el apartado gráfico, pero para mí el mejor juego de Pokémon en muchos años. Nuevas mecánicas, frescura y mucho entretenimiento.
  81. Haktan
    Feb 21, 2022
    8
    Oyunda eşşek var bu en önemli sebeb , 2.si oyun yıllardır beklediğimiz pokemon oyunu olmuş durumda.
  82. 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
  83. Denvers
    Feb 25, 2022
    8
    If you're looking for the greatest Pokémon game ever made, Pokémon Legends: Arceus is not it. While the game is very fun and refreshing, like all of the games before it, it eventually grows to feel too repetitive and unfun. The gameplay loop is to gather resources, catch Pokémon, complete research tasks, and repeat. This gameplay loop, for the first 15 hours or so, is very fun andIf you're looking for the greatest Pokémon game ever made, Pokémon Legends: Arceus is not it. While the game is very fun and refreshing, like all of the games before it, it eventually grows to feel too repetitive and unfun. The gameplay loop is to gather resources, catch Pokémon, complete research tasks, and repeat. This gameplay loop, for the first 15 hours or so, is very fun and addicting, but by the end of the game, it does not feel as if there is enough variety within the core loop to keep you engaged. Likewise, the side quests in the game are pretty typical and unengaging, which is a huge bummer for those of us who like to complete a game's extra content. The boss battles in the game are super fun - while you still battle in these fights, you also have to, as a trainer, dodge enemy attacks in an almost bullet-hell like way. Although they aren't too difficult, they add a change of pace to the game's main loop and rewards players for thinking on their feet. Overall, Pokémon Legends: Arceus is quite a fun game that suffers from a sense of burnout that many Pokémon games before it have made me feel.… Expand
  84. marvsfontanilla
    Aug 19, 2022
    8
    Story: 7
    Graphics: 7
    Sound: 8
    Gameplay: 8
    Game Time: 30-35 Hours (Main Story + Extra)
  85. yangfanhong
    May 26, 2022
    8
    This a whole brand new title of the Pokémon series, the most distinct one, still wonderful.
  86. llamaboy
    Feb 3, 2022
    8
    This game is very rough around the edges in terms of graphics. This game does not looks very bad, to be frank. But if you can look past that you’ll find this to be a really fun game and a definite step in the right direction for Pokémon.
  87. Doktor_Fretonia
    Apr 24, 2022
    8
    A game worth the price, people who say that the game can be ended quickly are only talking about the plot. The goal of this game is to fill the pokedex, and this is the first time that it can be done without a problem. I am waiting for the premiere of the 9th generation
  88. ff9alex
    Feb 20, 2022
    8
    Lo mejor que ha sacado game freak en años, una refrescada la fórmula de pokémon mejorando muchos aspectos que eran tediosos en pokémon al punto que te preguntas porque no fue siempre así que los detenía son cosas que eran obvias el juego es bueno pero no le daré un 10 por lo que debieron haber hecho hace 5 años, ojala de ahora en adelante sigan así y no saquen mas basuras como el remakeLo mejor que ha sacado game freak en años, una refrescada la fórmula de pokémon mejorando muchos aspectos que eran tediosos en pokémon al punto que te preguntas porque no fue siempre así que los detenía son cosas que eran obvias el juego es bueno pero no le daré un 10 por lo que debieron haber hecho hace 5 años, ojala de ahora en adelante sigan así y no saquen mas basuras como el remake malo que hicieron de diamante y perla… Expand
  89. felipegsm
    Mar 28, 2023
    8
    Até então o jogo tem sido muito divertido, apensar de não ser um mundo aberto e sim limitado em zonas, as mesmas são muito vastas e cheias de vida selvagem; claro que você vai encontrar cenários vazios, o que acontece bastante nas botas das zonas, mas ademais é tudo tem muita vida.
    Sobre a história, ainda não finalizei o jogo mas achei o conceito do seu personagem voltar no tempo e    Até então o jogo tem sido muito divertido, apensar de não ser um mundo aberto e sim limitado em zonas, as mesmas são muito vastas e cheias de vida selvagem; claro que você vai encontrar cenários vazios, o que acontece bastante nas botas das zonas, mas ademais é tudo tem muita vida.
    Sobre a história, ainda não finalizei o jogo mas achei o conceito do seu personagem voltar no tempo e participar do início dessa união homem/pokémon muito bom. O jogo é um 8 bem redondo.    … Expand
  90. DavieSl
    Aug 18, 2022
    8
    Ok first things first, really happy with them making a new type of pokemon, onwards and upwards from here i hope.

    It isnt the best open world game out there, dialogue and graphics are lacking, but its a huge leap in the general direction i feel this game can take. there are plenty of pokemon to catch, ways to catch them, sidequests and some tough alphas (depending on your level).    Ok first things first, really happy with them making a new type of pokemon, onwards and upwards from here i hope.

    It isnt the best open world game out there, dialogue and graphics are lacking, but its a huge leap in the general direction i feel this game can take.

    there are plenty of pokemon to catch, ways to catch them, sidequests and some tough alphas (depending on your level).

    i can finally get golem, alakazam, etc without the need of a friend. huge plus from me. There does seem to be too much of an over reliance on needing stones and items to evolve in this game though.

    it is a shame that there is only one town in the game, but different npc's and quests keep getting added throughout the storyline so thats ok. could have done with a couple more imo but, c'est la vie.    … Expand
  91. srinu634
    Sep 25, 2022
    8
    Fun switch game! It's a bit repetitive. The levels were monotonous and linear. However, catching the pokemon, characters were a plus.
  92. alxs621
    Oct 28, 2022
    8
    Certainly a better offering than the rest of Gamefreak's 8th generation, tough the visual aspect could have used more care.
  93. irai16
    Jan 6, 2023
    8
    An unexpectedly good and underrated gem from Gamefreak! The open world is great and feels even better than the world in Scarlet and Violet, with better Pokemon battles too. I'd recommend this to any Pokemon fan looking for a change of pace.
  94. churros
    May 13, 2022
    8
    Pros:
    + capturing mechanics
    + fun to explore
    + riding pokemon
    + great pokemon selection
    + character customization

    Cons:
    - ugly graphics
    - bad draw distance
    - no voice acting
    - boring dialogs
    - cliche story
    - bad boss fights
  95. rockzombie
    May 14, 2023
    8
    A great refresh taste. The Japanese art style grew on me a lot. Really hope they would continue the journey tho...
  96. 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
  97. Dany8
    Jan 29, 2022
    8
    El juego esta bien, renueva muchos aspectos jugables, quizás fató pulirlo más, como las texturas pero es muy bonito artisticamente. La gente que lo critican es porque o no lo ha jugado o le tiene mania a Nintendo.
  98. Alexmaster
    Feb 2, 2022
    8
    It’s a good game, is nice to see the story behind the Pokémon mythology, famous characters and a explication about some events in other games, but is not perfect, have bugs and the graphics sometimes is not so cool
  99. Sioandel
    Jan 30, 2022
    8
    The most fun pokemon experience I've ever had (or I always want). The encounter change feels fresh and fun, it's experimental and they get it so right.

    Yes. This game NEED polish, but it's definitely NOT a lazy game. You can easily tell that Game Freak put their love into the game but didn't have enough time to polish it.
  100. JonaSCX
    Aug 17, 2023
    8
    Aunque este cambio en la saga me parece realmente un acierto en cuanto a la aventura pokemon, creo yo que siguen pecando de lo mismo que hace un par de generaciones, entiendo que el poder de la Nintendo Switch te ponga ciertas limitaciones a la hora de realizar un videojuego como Leyendas Arceus, pero seguimos sin tener ningun tipo de audio en las voces, una historia que aunque es de loAunque este cambio en la saga me parece realmente un acierto en cuanto a la aventura pokemon, creo yo que siguen pecando de lo mismo que hace un par de generaciones, entiendo que el poder de la Nintendo Switch te ponga ciertas limitaciones a la hora de realizar un videojuego como Leyendas Arceus, pero seguimos sin tener ningun tipo de audio en las voces, una historia que aunque es de lo que menos se le exige a los juegos de esta saga, al tener la trama que tiene creo yo que nos quedo a deber un poco mas de lo que es el mundo en el que nos encontramos, ya que aunque nosotros lleguemos completamente de manera externa a este mundo ni siquiera sus habitantes saben mas que nosotros como jugadores, lo cual me parece decepcionante, esperaba ver diferentes usos para los tipos de pokemos, fuera del domestico, esperaba ver mas interacciones de los habitantes con los pokemones fuera del miedo y las infantiles interacciones que ellos tienen con ellos, puedo entenderlo ya que no estan familiarizados como nosotros con estas criaturas, pero en verdad me hace sentir que todo este mundo simplemente hizo spawn un par de decadas atras, aun sabiendo que tenemos todo tipo de ruinas y jeoglificos, realmente me decepciono el no poder indagar tanto como queria en las leyendasd pokemos pero al menos se siente como un comienzo.
    Al menos mecanicamente me encanto, investigar a los pokemons y completar la pokedex es bastante divertido.    … Expand
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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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