Pokemon Legends: Arceus

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  1. Timberx2
    Feb 1, 2022
    3
    This game has about an hour of tutorials (if you scream through them), a ton of time of useless dialogue, and the worst offense of all - MMO mechanics. Use a move X times, catch this pokemon Y times, kill this pokemon Z times. You HAVE to do this to progress in the game. If you buy this game, understand that it's a money wasting timesink with some cool mechanics sprinkled in to remind youThis game has about an hour of tutorials (if you scream through them), a ton of time of useless dialogue, and the worst offense of all - MMO mechanics. Use a move X times, catch this pokemon Y times, kill this pokemon Z times. You HAVE to do this to progress in the game. If you buy this game, understand that it's a money wasting timesink with some cool mechanics sprinkled in to remind you of what could've been.… Expand
  2. Phenomeno
    Feb 1, 2022
    9
    Game mechanics are really good and something really refreshing in comparison to the stale main series. It really feels a little like 'Pokemon: Breath of the Wild'. Gameplay is smooth and engaging, dynamic at tomes, character controls feel responsive. Pokemon variety is somewhat lacking but the sheer number of research requirements to complete each mon differs from known 'catch and forget'.Game mechanics are really good and something really refreshing in comparison to the stale main series. It really feels a little like 'Pokemon: Breath of the Wild'. Gameplay is smooth and engaging, dynamic at tomes, character controls feel responsive. Pokemon variety is somewhat lacking but the sheer number of research requirements to complete each mon differs from known 'catch and forget'. The world is not as good looking as I hoped it to be but good enough to traverse with pleasure. Plot is a little meh, but hey! There is one not limited to catch them all/ beat team (place random word here) / beat the league, this is good enough for me! In conclusion, despite it's shortcomings I really, really love this game. I'm getting bored easly playing games and this one after 20+ hours keeps me entertained and I can't wait to play some more … Expand
  3. MisterBox
    Feb 1, 2022
    8
    Solid game. Very addictive gameplay. Battles are so streamlined compared to Sword and Shield they take about 1/3rd of the time to complete. This time there's actually incentive to catch them all. Graphics are a huge letdown compared to BOTW. Music is good, not as good as BDSP. Where the game shines is the gameplay. I wish the world was more open like BOTW with less hand-holding, butSolid game. Very addictive gameplay. Battles are so streamlined compared to Sword and Shield they take about 1/3rd of the time to complete. This time there's actually incentive to catch them all. Graphics are a huge letdown compared to BOTW. Music is good, not as good as BDSP. Where the game shines is the gameplay. I wish the world was more open like BOTW with less hand-holding, but compared to other pokemon games that feel like they're on rails this is a breath of fresh air.… Expand
  4. Xaboss
    Feb 1, 2022
    9
    Amazing game, very unexpected. If you don't really care about graphics and you are a Pokémon fan you need to try it
  5. josito
    Feb 1, 2022
    10
    Gente, no deis por saco con los gráficos que no son tan malos. En verdad, es un juegazo.
  6. AlexLogan2001
    Jan 31, 2022
    0
    Only good thing about this game is the new mechanics for catching Pokémon. .The world is large but completely empty so there is no reward or satisfaction from exploring it
    . The new battle system makes any Pokémon that doesn't have a high speed stat worthless
    . The gameplay is extremely repetitive and tedious, requiring you to grind the same task up to 25 times
  7. Hecamii
    Feb 1, 2022
    0
    A 7 but 0 to balance with people giving it 10.
    Fun game but boring after a few hours, bad graphics and boring music
  8. PokemonAdventur
    Feb 1, 2022
    10
    Pokémon Legends: Arceus innovates and moves the Pokémon franchise in many ways. Pokémon battle transitions seamlessly take place in the overworld, and only happen when you throw out one of your Pokémon’s Pokéball. This removes annoying random encounters, but there’s still danger to traversing the wild. Aggressive Pokémon will attack you! It’s pretty difficult. Battle animations havePokémon Legends: Arceus innovates and moves the Pokémon franchise in many ways. Pokémon battle transitions seamlessly take place in the overworld, and only happen when you throw out one of your Pokémon’s Pokéball. This removes annoying random encounters, but there’s still danger to traversing the wild. Aggressive Pokémon will attack you! It’s pretty difficult. Battle animations have received an overhaul and now look super cool and actually run over and hit each other. They are also properly sized, and wild Pokémon are now more powerful. There are side quests as well. This is a super good game that you should buy.… Expand
  9. OpenSauce04
    Feb 1, 2022
    9
    The best Pokémon game that Gamefreak had ever produced
    Would be a 10 if there were online battles
  10. Timeflies164
    Feb 1, 2022
    7
    This game had the potential to be a masterpiece. Unfortunately the lack of voice acting and polished/improved graphics prevent it. That being said this is still a good game and worth the adventure for pokemon fans. It has me so excited for the future of what pikemon games have in store. I truly hope they will give one pokemon game the time and love it deserves to make a game as good asThis game had the potential to be a masterpiece. Unfortunately the lack of voice acting and polished/improved graphics prevent it. That being said this is still a good game and worth the adventure for pokemon fans. It has me so excited for the future of what pikemon games have in store. I truly hope they will give one pokemon game the time and love it deserves to make a game as good as super mario odyssey and breath of the wild. This is the closest we have gotten to it. But there is still a long way to go.… Expand
  11. Felipevet
    Feb 1, 2022
    10
    Jogo incrível, como fã da franquia foi um grande salto de qualidade, podendo explorar o mundo de maneira livre e com novas mecânicas.
  12. JaidenReviews
    Feb 1, 2022
    8
    Simultaneously the best and most embarassing thing Gamefreak has ever released. A fantastic 10/10 game bundled in a very obviously underdeveloped package. The Pokémon models and animations look great, but the world itself looks like an early progress shot I would see an indie game dev share on twitter. It's laughable how bad the game looks in some areas, especially most caves and in darkSimultaneously the best and most embarassing thing Gamefreak has ever released. A fantastic 10/10 game bundled in a very obviously underdeveloped package. The Pokémon models and animations look great, but the world itself looks like an early progress shot I would see an indie game dev share on twitter. It's laughable how bad the game looks in some areas, especially most caves and in dark areas (where the background will literally warp around your character like you're poorly greenscreened in). I have many other gripes, such as the story pacing (a lot of dialogue scenes either need to be cut shorter or be more interesting. Voice acting would've helped). But otherwise the game is honestly fantastic. My favourite Pokémon experience to date. I just wish it came out like a year later so it would have all the development time it needed. I would love this style of game to continue and be iterated on, it's a major improvement over the old formula; having a game like this with more settlememts to explore and more complex side quests, etc would be a dream. Also thank god that they only released one version.… Expand
  13. Padmo
    Feb 1, 2022
    10
    Everything is in place here, if only they had worked on the visuals more and added some form of voiceover it would have been 10/10. It is a pity because the next game in the series will not be that big moment for the franchise anymore, no matter what it looks like. It's like a waste of opportunity to impress everyone and sadly great gameplay is overshadowed by visual problems. For me it'sEverything is in place here, if only they had worked on the visuals more and added some form of voiceover it would have been 10/10. It is a pity because the next game in the series will not be that big moment for the franchise anymore, no matter what it looks like. It's like a waste of opportunity to impress everyone and sadly great gameplay is overshadowed by visual problems. For me it's still the best pokemon game since gen2… Expand
  14. LunLun
    Feb 1, 2022
    6
    The game is an over all breath of fresh air and i truly like the direction it is going. The story is decent, the controls nice and the pokémon don't seem AS bland as they were in previous Pokémon Titles. It is fun! BUT as a fan of the series for 20+ years i can not ignore the many inconsistencies (NPCs sometimes moving their mouth while talking, and sometimes not for e.g.), the uninspiredThe game is an over all breath of fresh air and i truly like the direction it is going. The story is decent, the controls nice and the pokémon don't seem AS bland as they were in previous Pokémon Titles. It is fun! BUT as a fan of the series for 20+ years i can not ignore the many inconsistencies (NPCs sometimes moving their mouth while talking, and sometimes not for e.g.), the uninspired landscapes (and caves specifically), the horrific graphics (especially light and shadow work and lilac shimmer on the ground for no apparent reason) and framerate, the annoying repetitive dialogue, the pokémon glitching up trees and the jokingly bad render distances of a MULTI BILLION DOLLAR COMPANY in the year 2022. The Gameplay however is really fun, not perfect but fun and i really hope the next legends game will improve the things it clearly lacks as off right now. Great potential… Expand
  15. Stay_schwifty
    Feb 1, 2022
    10
    Where to start... Yes, I get why people don't like this game because of the graphics. However, for someone like me, that has grown up with Pokemon Red in the early days. It's a 7 year old child dream come true. I love this game so much. When I played it, I feel 7 years again playing Pokemon Red for the first time on my Gameboy Colour. Nostagic aside, the gameplay is super fun! EverythingWhere to start... Yes, I get why people don't like this game because of the graphics. However, for someone like me, that has grown up with Pokemon Red in the early days. It's a 7 year old child dream come true. I love this game so much. When I played it, I feel 7 years again playing Pokemon Red for the first time on my Gameboy Colour. Nostagic aside, the gameplay is super fun! Everything feels so smooth, running, throwing a Pokeball to a Shinx and immediatly after that catching another one. Its so addicitive and fun to play. I am only in the first area and spend 15 hours already! For people that not like this game. Ask yourself the question. Are you really a Pokemon fan? Because I don't get why you can hate this game graphics aside. Gamefreak finally shake some things up. And hopefully, they going to improve this concept further with more gameplay options and much better graphics. I am going back to filling my Pokedex! ;-)… Expand
  16. RazzelBR
    Feb 1, 2022
    10
    Inovador, jogo incrível na minha opinião revolucionou a mecânica de jogos do pokemon, que tenha mais jogos nesse modelo
  17. DaReggaeShark
    Feb 1, 2022
    10
    New Pokémon is refreshing change of pace on the franchise. Great play experience with the new catching mechanics.
  18. 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
  19. Turndown4hwut
    Feb 1, 2022
    10
    Pokémon has had a rough transition to 3D. Between the games getting easier to the point of being braindead, the fact that routes feel less like places to explore and more like corridors with occasional wild Pokémon battles, and the designs that keep getting worse and worse with each new generation, the cracks in the seams became a lot more noticeable. This reached its peak when the seriesPokémon has had a rough transition to 3D. Between the games getting easier to the point of being braindead, the fact that routes feel less like places to explore and more like corridors with occasional wild Pokémon battles, and the designs that keep getting worse and worse with each new generation, the cracks in the seams became a lot more noticeable. This reached its peak when the series made its proper jump to the Nintendo Switch with Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, directed by Shigeru Ohmori, cutting about half of the Pokédex only to sell it back to you later down the line, and just generally looking like an upscaled 3DS game. And then we get the long awaited Sinnoh remakes with Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl, directed by Junichi Masuda, only if you wanted a Sinnoh remake that actually improved on Gen 4's foundation, you're never going to get one until modding gets more advanced.
    So, with Ohmori most likely working on Gen 9 and Masuda attempting to polish up BDSP, enter Kazumasa Iwao, director of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, the first game in the 3D era to actually feel like a game. And I think it's safe to say that if anyone needs to be the director of future Pokémon games, it needs to be Iwao, as Ohmori and Masuda are holding the series back. This was the big jump that Pokémon needed, and I'd say it delivers. Yeah, the visuals aren't that great, and the game can either feel grindy, or like a collectathon, but with every Pokémon you catch, you're making progress through the game. I'm currently about to start the 5th area, and the only reason I didn't make this review sooner is that the game is too much fun. This game could very well shape up the future of Pokémon, so do you want more visual novels with occasional monster catching elements, or actual games to sink your time into? If you want the latter, then buy this game.    … Expand
  20. Jonself
    Feb 1, 2022
    9
    This is the best Pokémon game out of the entire series and I hope they take all the features from the old games and merge them into this one. I’m not upset that they didn’t have all the older games features in this one since they are clearly testing the waters for moving the franchise forward. I really would like to see mystery trades more than anything and I’m not sure if it’s in the gameThis is the best Pokémon game out of the entire series and I hope they take all the features from the old games and merge them into this one. I’m not upset that they didn’t have all the older games features in this one since they are clearly testing the waters for moving the franchise forward. I really would like to see mystery trades more than anything and I’m not sure if it’s in the game yet because maybe I haven’t unlocked them yet. I suppose it’s possible that GF could add features later on, but I’d rather just have them in the next game that has this same gameplay loop and includes the features of old games like held items, TMs and HMs, and abilities. Please for the love of god make a game that has the complete Pokédex and fight animations. Just hire extra people to make the models and animations for christs sake please!!!… Expand
  21. 8888so
    Feb 1, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly, I love the game, its mechanics are dynamic and realistic and there is so many quality of life improvements. The story is really nice and for the first time, I'm really excited to complete the dex. The bosses are challenging and the game, in general, is incredible in my opinion. I don't find the graphics to be bad they are a natural progression. It's a top game a must-have.… Expand
  22. rhyaken
    Feb 1, 2022
    8
    Regardless of my initial skepticism, I believe this is a really nice / fun game. I wasn't really sure I would enjoy this entry since I have always been more focused on pokemon battles with gyms and the pokemon league, rather than completing the pokedex. This game is solely related to completing the first pokedex. There aren't many trainer battles, which are made up for by introducing newRegardless of my initial skepticism, I believe this is a really nice / fun game. I wasn't really sure I would enjoy this entry since I have always been more focused on pokemon battles with gyms and the pokemon league, rather than completing the pokedex. This game is solely related to completing the first pokedex. There aren't many trainer battles, which are made up for by introducing new challenges: for example alpha pokemon.

    I think they nailed the gameplay loop quite well, Arceus introduces an open world game where collecting and training pokemon is a lot of fun and engaging. I haven't enjoyed the latest main line games that much (Sword and Shield / Diamon and Pearl remake) and Arceus really feels like a much needed breath of fresh air for the series.

    This is not the best pokemon game ever made, nor is it going to satisfy everyone. If you are interested in a new take on the Pokemon series, where you can freely explore a world full of pokemon in an engaging setting: then this game could be right up your ally.    … Expand
  23. XopZ
    Feb 1, 2022
    0
    It doesn't have SQUIRTLE, how can a POKEMON game be launched without simply having the best pokemon in the game. This is disrespectful.
  24. hkjhkjh
    Feb 1, 2022
    10
    I was really dissapointed with every mainline Pokemon game on Switch so far. Let's Go and BDSP were inferior versions of FRLG/Platinum imo and SwSh really lacked when it came to exploring and content over all. Therefore I can't believe it that GameFreak finally did it again, they finally made an awesome Pokemon game again. The new catching mechanics, huge areas to explore, an interestingI was really dissapointed with every mainline Pokemon game on Switch so far. Let's Go and BDSP were inferior versions of FRLG/Platinum imo and SwSh really lacked when it came to exploring and content over all. Therefore I can't believe it that GameFreak finally did it again, they finally made an awesome Pokemon game again. The new catching mechanics, huge areas to explore, an interesting story (in terms of a Pokemon game), a lot of side stuff to do etc. Now that's what I call a next level Pokemon game. Graphics could be better but they aren't bad either, up close they can look really nice but it's the draw/render distance that could be better.

    Overall it's the best Pokemon game since ORAS imo and every Pokemon should definitely pick this game up, you won't regret it    … Expand
  25. Ozagamer
    Feb 1, 2022
    9
    Yeah graphics arent amazing but the game is and we finally have a new pokemon direction. It’s still a grinding game like all the past pokemon games so it will still feel familiar to the past games.
  26. rikgmr
    Feb 1, 2022
    3
    the score above 7 are pure fanboy, the textures are terrible, the tutorial is very long, you have to be 2 meters from a pokemon to see why, if not it doesn't load, the sound is broken, you can beat the game without fighting, except for 4 fights. you can beat pokemons that take 20 levels out of you effortlessly...the intention was good, but they have made a low budget Breath of the wildthe score above 7 are pure fanboy, the textures are terrible, the tutorial is very long, you have to be 2 meters from a pokemon to see why, if not it doesn't load, the sound is broken, you can beat the game without fighting, except for 4 fights. you can beat pokemons that take 20 levels out of you effortlessly...the intention was good, but they have made a low budget Breath of the wild impact, sad on the part of nintendo… Expand
  27. shadowpuppy
    Feb 1, 2022
    10
    Loving the game!! Not the best graphics but a step in the right direction I love being able to roll off mountains I do wish there was a jump button but I am enjoying the game right now and I can’t wait for a future versions
  28. MrDancz
    Feb 1, 2022
    9
    Well worth the money!!! Best Pokemon gaming experience to date!!! I cannot wait to see what else Gamefreak and Nintendo plans to do with the Pokemon franchise as it grows from here.
  29. KingHades26
    Feb 1, 2022
    9
    Es algo repetitivo, tiene un inicio muy lento y unos gráficos mejorables. Pese a ello consigue engancharte de principio a fin, tanto su Gameplay revolucionario para la franquicia como el desarrollo de la historia (sanzonado con una sensación de tener que atraparlos a todos) hacen que este videojuego sea uno de los grandes títulos de este año, y por ende una experiencia muy recomendada.
  30. 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
  31. MrFRH84
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    Es lo que llevaba pidiendo des de hace tiempo. Los gráficos son duros de ver, pero es lo que la saga necesitaba des de hace siglos. Este es el camino que deberían seguir de ahora en adelante. Por fin se hace incapié de verdad en el lore. La nota está gigainflada pero yo que se.
  32. peetah
    Jan 31, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all: i didn't finished the game yet but i have an idea of how this game is. I am absolutely loving this game, finally some good attack's animations, a good plot with interesting charachters and lore, but i think that the best part is the actual open world, even if the graphic could've be better , the ambients are just fantastic. I love the pokedex mechanic and i think that is the real fun core of the game. However i also found some strange things that made me a little confused: As i've already said, the graphics are not THAT good, but this is not a big deal for me.
    There are too many useless praises to the main charachter that sometimes feel a little bit cringe.
    The game tends to be a little bit repetitive in some mechanics, like finish a boss then obtain a new level, then defeat another boss ect ect.    … Expand
  33. Adwi
    Feb 1, 2022
    6
    La principal critica de este juego son sus gráficos y apartado artístico. Creo que en ambos puntos no hay discusión. Dicho esto se me hace un juego repetitivo y con poco gancho, forzarte a capturar o derrotar continuamente un Pokémon concreto para su registro en la pokedex tiene sentido pero se hace bola. Los combates contra entrenadores los puedes contar con los dedos de las manos. LaLa principal critica de este juego son sus gráficos y apartado artístico. Creo que en ambos puntos no hay discusión. Dicho esto se me hace un juego repetitivo y con poco gancho, forzarte a capturar o derrotar continuamente un Pokémon concreto para su registro en la pokedex tiene sentido pero se hace bola. Los combates contra entrenadores los puedes contar con los dedos de las manos. La sensación de mundo abierto se pierde cuando hay zonas limitadas unas de otras. La exploración y recolección de materiales para el crafteo se hace tedioso por los constantes ataques de Pokémon que se encuentran en la zona. El juego ofrece algunas ideas buenas y que se deben mantener de aqui a futuro (libertad de la camara, el sistema de captura o el crafteo con un zurrón cuya interfaz bebe mucho del Zelda Breath of the wild y se agradece), pero carece de otras muchas cosas y su falta de pulido en todos los sentidos impide ver el potencial de esta nueva fórmula.… Expand
  34. Jonnynk
    Feb 1, 2022
    4
    Long and boring tutorial. Poor plot and characters. 2013 graphics and framerate.
    There is only a good thing about the game, it is a Pokemon game.
  35. VivaSaselandia
    Feb 1, 2022
    10
    Nintendo ha hecho un juego glorioso y la gente debería tener un poco menos de celos, en especial de ciertas comunidades que no en necesario nombrar !!
    Este Pokémon es lo que la saga siempre ha necesitado, el 'Breath of the Wild' de Pokémon si así podría decirse. el que muchos tanto ansiaban. Como para que algunos caradura de la vida se atrevan a despotricar por detalles sin interés    Nintendo ha hecho un juego glorioso y la gente debería tener un poco menos de celos, en especial de ciertas comunidades que no en necesario nombrar !!
    Este Pokémon es lo que la saga siempre ha necesitado, el 'Breath of the Wild' de Pokémon si así podría decirse. el que muchos tanto ansiaban. Como para que algunos caradura de la vida se atrevan a despotricar por detalles sin interés
    Pokémon empezó por allá en la primera Game Boy como un juego de capacidades humildes, y a así siempre ha solido ser, no tiene sentido que de un día para otro solo importen los gráficos, ignorando todo lo demás que hace al juego grande. Espero que disfrutéis mucho de los videojuegos, y de este en particular Jajajaja    … Expand
  36. Shyromi
    Feb 1, 2022
    10
    I think trying something new in a pokemon game is awesome. And this game gives as so many new features and a new style.
  37. F0x_in_s0cks
    Jan 31, 2022
    6
    I love the game for the first 15 hours of game play. It is really fun, and the interaction with the Pokémon are really good. But when reaching the later areas, it starts to feel a bit repetitive and empty. I understand that the world is supposed to feel empty, but this is too empty. The graphics not good. i normally would not mind, but it feels unfinished. For the hype this game got, andI love the game for the first 15 hours of game play. It is really fun, and the interaction with the Pokémon are really good. But when reaching the later areas, it starts to feel a bit repetitive and empty. I understand that the world is supposed to feel empty, but this is too empty. The graphics not good. i normally would not mind, but it feels unfinished. For the hype this game got, and the fact that Pokémon is one of the biggest franchises for Nintendo, i am kind of disappointed. I had higher expectations.… Expand
  38. Chesu
    Jan 31, 2022
    6
    Personalmente, este juego es el comienzo de la futura saga, y le tengo muchas ganas a lo que se va a venir pero este juego... Está inacabado, es un early access, así que confío que le pondrán más empeño y harán un juego centrado también a gente en torno a los 18/20 años - la media de personas que juegan pokémon). Eso no quita que sea disfrutable, pero eso no quita que no sea un juegoPersonalmente, este juego es el comienzo de la futura saga, y le tengo muchas ganas a lo que se va a venir pero este juego... Está inacabado, es un early access, así que confío que le pondrán más empeño y harán un juego centrado también a gente en torno a los 18/20 años - la media de personas que juegan pokémon). Eso no quita que sea disfrutable, pero eso no quita que no sea un juego disfrutable, y tampoco es el peor juego de pokemon.… Expand
  39. 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
  40. Rorix6
    Jan 31, 2022
    7
    Non il gioco dell'anno . Ma sicuramente una buona base da cui iniziare un nuovo ciclo.
  41. dlarkz
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    Arguably the best pokemon has been in about 20 years. With clear influence from games like Monster Hunter and Breath of the Wild, Pokémon Legends: Arceus gives you the freedom to explore that you wish you had in Pokémon Snap with all the attractions of a main series Pokémon game and more.
  42. TheAvP
    Jan 31, 2022
    9
    Graphically has quite a few issues, there's no doubt about that. There are times were pokemon will spawn and be absolutely jagged in movement and its not really fun to look at.

    That being said, this is the most fun I have had in a Pokemon games since, what, Pokemon platinum? I am a Pokemon fan. I would have fun with most Pokemon games BECAUSE they were about Pokemon. Legends: Arceus, on    Graphically has quite a few issues, there's no doubt about that. There are times were pokemon will spawn and be absolutely jagged in movement and its not really fun to look at.

    That being said, this is the most fun I have had in a Pokemon games since, what, Pokemon platinum? I am a Pokemon fan. I would have fun with most Pokemon games BECAUSE they were about Pokemon. Legends: Arceus, on the other hand, has me enjoying the game because it's genuinely just a fun experience all round. In the game, i WANT to complete the dex, I WANT to catch everything I see, i WANT to play for hours on end without any stoppages. It has completely revolutionized the Pokemon series. Really have been a breath of fresh air.

    I genuinely hope that Game Freak and the Pokemon Company pick up from here and further improve the way Pokemon games are going to be.    … Expand
  43. aSkorm
    Jan 31, 2022
    9
    This is surprisingly good! The new gameplay loop is really enjoyable. It feels amazing to be able to explore the pokemon habitats. Being able to quickly pick between pokemon and send them out whenever you want feels great. Gathering resources is streamlined and doesn't feel like a chore. The fact that battles take place in the overworld and you don't lose control of your character alsoThis is surprisingly good! The new gameplay loop is really enjoyable. It feels amazing to be able to explore the pokemon habitats. Being able to quickly pick between pokemon and send them out whenever you want feels great. Gathering resources is streamlined and doesn't feel like a chore. The fact that battles take place in the overworld and you don't lose control of your character also feels amazing and it helps connecting to the world and your team a lot more.
    The story is also more developed and engaging than anything Gamefreak has done in the past. Some characters are a bit too over the top but I guess it wouldn't be Pokemon without that.
    The presentation is the biggest drawback. The pokemon models look great and they are well animated. The VFX is also great so you won't be disappointed with the way the moves look. The textures however are absolutely horrible. There's a lot of pop-in and there's this purple shader over everything for no reason. The frame rate also dips in the mid twenties from time to time. Especially during boss battles. Also, no voice acting which is a shame.
    Overall, this is the biggest step forward the franchise has ever made. By far the most enjoyable Pokemon experience. I hope they bring as much of this as possible into generation 9.    … Expand
  44. H0tS0up
    Jan 31, 2022
    9
    The complaints have been made: the graphics. I don’t need to add to it. I disagree about the color palette though. I quite like the muted, watercolor feel. Besides that complaint (which does not take away from the gameplay at all, just the overall experience), the game is great. Most fun I’ve had playing a Pokémon game since the originals - I’m serious. It feels new and fresh. It’sThe complaints have been made: the graphics. I don’t need to add to it. I disagree about the color palette though. I quite like the muted, watercolor feel. Besides that complaint (which does not take away from the gameplay at all, just the overall experience), the game is great. Most fun I’ve had playing a Pokémon game since the originals - I’m serious. It feels new and fresh. It’s everything I love about Pokémon with new features and mechanics. It’s wonderful.… Expand
  45. Otapic
    Jan 31, 2022
    5
    I've been playing Pokemon since Emerald, and yes I do like the step that they're going to with this game.
    But out of sheer love for the franchise, I just can NOT ever recommend this game considering how much it costs and the actually quality AND quantity you're getting. I was hoping to be able to give a pass to the horrid graphics if the world itself had something compelling to do in it.    I've been playing Pokemon since Emerald, and yes I do like the step that they're going to with this game.
    But out of sheer love for the franchise, I just can NOT ever recommend this game considering how much it costs and the actually quality AND quantity you're getting. I was hoping to be able to give a pass to the horrid graphics if the world itself had something compelling to do in it.
    But no, what i got was sloppy excuse of mish mash of terrain. Right now i can't even bare to finish it, the game doesn't keep me hooked. Especially not with how grindy the progression feels.
    The research part is a great and certainly something most fans wanted, but putting it as the only way to progress the story just makes it feel like a chore.
    "No gamefreak, i don't want to catch this pokemon for 267th time to progress this subpar story"
    And moving on to the story, it was alright. But again that damn research system shouldn't be the main part, just like the pokedex in previous games it should've just been a side objective that you slowly progress AS you play through the game not vice versa.

    Now let's talk about the world, if you could even call it that. You know what the open world feels like? Like they spat on my face and said deal with it. Let me ask everyone else who's played, can you name atleast 5 places on the map and say something interesting about them, take away the pokemon roaming around and ask yourself was any of the wilderness area memorable? The answer is no

    And now the roaming pokemon, what else is there to say. They're basic AIs that just so happen to look like pokemon. I'm not expecting a complex simulation of their ecosystem, but they didn't even try to improve on it after SwSh (Sword & Shield)

    Finally i have to reiterate, i love Pokemon. But rn as things stand, i don't think gamefreak feels the same love towards it.

    Overall the game is a 5/10, there are good ideas and at least some hope for a better game in the future. But right now Pokemon Legends: Arceus feels like an unfinished, half assed game, with uncooked but great ideas. Do better gamefreak, do better.

    Unrelated rant about parts of the pokemon community:
    Like ordering a steak in a Gordon Ramsay restaurant and getting raw beef, you like steak but the chef didn't bother to cook it. You're disappointed by the result but you see everyone else eating the raw beef just because Ramsay did it. You decide to not eat the raw uncooked beef, but everyone else in the restaurant glares at you because of it. That's what the community feels like nowadays, I'm criticizing the games cause i want them to do better. I have no ill intentions, but everyone else feels ok and satisfied with the status quo while demonizing those who are actually passionate and love the pokemon games, ones who want to see it reach it's full potential    … Expand
  46. 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.
  47. ISaacT
    Jan 31, 2022
    0
    Es un gran juego y un paso gigante a la franquicia de pokemon implementando nuevas funciones y mejoras nunca antes vistas en la saga es una maravilla tanto en el aspecto tecnico como grafico.
  48. TimNotSam
    Jan 31, 2022
    3
    It's pretty crazy what Pokemon can get away with. They've switched up the formula which imo is definitely for the best. However, it has been done poorly. It looks like it is still in development and made by a small company with little income. The graphics look so crap. There are so few NPCs. Pokemon just sit idling as if theyre not actually part of the surrounding, but just artificiallyIt's pretty crazy what Pokemon can get away with. They've switched up the formula which imo is definitely for the best. However, it has been done poorly. It looks like it is still in development and made by a small company with little income. The graphics look so crap. There are so few NPCs. Pokemon just sit idling as if theyre not actually part of the surrounding, but just artificially placed there. The gameplay loo… Expand
  49. jidoc01
    Jan 31, 2022
    9
    Although there are a few drawbacks, such as graphic issue and main story shortage, this game shows a satisfiable appearance which Pokemon mainstream games can have afterwards.
  50. doubledd1403
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    The gameplay itself is so addictive, innovative and good, that I rate it 15/10.

    This equalizes the downsides of the graphics that are only sometimes bad. In general graphics are actually good and similar to Breath of the Wild. Sound is good, e.g. echoes in caves and different great music in situation like nearby strong enemies. Finally I can love Pokemon again. All last 4 games before    The gameplay itself is so addictive, innovative and good, that I rate it 15/10.

    This equalizes the downsides of the graphics that are only sometimes bad. In general graphics are actually good and similar to Breath of the Wild.

    Sound is good, e.g. echoes in caves and different great music in situation like nearby strong enemies. Finally I can love Pokemon again. All last 4 games before were bad, finally a masterpiece. The game mechanics itself are fun enough to keep you playing    … Expand
  51. DanielPink
    Jan 31, 2022
    9
    About 20 hours and still did not finished this game, its absolutely perfect, new contents, new mechanics, the map is really great despite lack of cities (only one), next generation can be still better doing the same.
  52. BoyEx7490et
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    Great Pokemon Game a must have role playing game for ur Nintendo Switch the gameplay is amazing as well.
  53. Rich45682
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    Es posiblemente el mejor juego de pokemon, es un gran paso en la dirección correcta por parte de game freak, Recomendadisimo.
  54. melinxadri
    Jan 31, 2022
    5
    Good if you are a pokémon fan but if this game is made by another company nobody would play it, the gameplay is interesting but it´s the only thing, the story is poor and the tutorial never ends
  55. AxelPipp
    Jan 31, 2022
    9
    Juegazo. Todos estos años buscando juegos 3rd party con más mecánicas que los originales y parece que GameFreak escuchó. Tiene todo lo que esperas de un juego de Pokémon y más. No le doy el 10 porque siento que le faltan batallas con entrenadores. (sí hay, pero faltan más). Y un selector de dificultad para los veteranos de la saga.
  56. 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
  57. C_Digital
    Jan 31, 2022
    4
    If we are honest in the graphic section it leaves a lot to be desired and is even boring and cancine at times, the Pokémon Legends arceus I understand that it seems very good because of the new fighting mechanics, however they continue to drag certain problems from the sword and shield series I do not deny that the game is fun or that we are facing a great game created by Game freak,If we are honest in the graphic section it leaves a lot to be desired and is even boring and cancine at times, the Pokémon Legends arceus I understand that it seems very good because of the new fighting mechanics, however they continue to drag certain problems from the sword and shield series I do not deny that the game is fun or that we are facing a great game created by Game freak, however I could notice how this game was not made with the love and affection that accompanied the Pokémon games… Expand
  58. B1gf15h
    Jan 31, 2022
    5
    While it is refreshing to see pokemon in open environments, its ridiculous that people are raving about this game. It is one of the worst looking games on switch. The world is bland, empty, and the pokemon just shuffle around and dont feel alive. The volume and repetition in catching pokemon lessens your attachment to your team. Pokemon is the highest grossing video game series ever and weWhile it is refreshing to see pokemon in open environments, its ridiculous that people are raving about this game. It is one of the worst looking games on switch. The world is bland, empty, and the pokemon just shuffle around and dont feel alive. The volume and repetition in catching pokemon lessens your attachment to your team. Pokemon is the highest grossing video game series ever and we deserve better. People are giving this a 10 and if a Zelda or mario game was released with this quality and lack of ambition it would get a terrible review. New snap and the diamond pearl remakes were both bigger files and it shows in the lack of attention to detail in arceus.… Expand
  59. danuffo
    Jan 31, 2022
    2
    NO TIENE TRADUCCIÓN EN ESPAÑOL DE MÉXICO.

    Por eso le doy esa calificación, por la indiferencia de Pokemon Company al país que le ha dado popularidad al idioma español, y en su lugar contrata traductores que adornan el texto con demasiadas expresiones de la calle (de España) que nadie entiende e incluso algunas palabras que contiene son consideradas vulgares para los niños de este país.
  60. GraduateBard97
    Jan 31, 2022
    2
    I honestly really disliked legends of Arceus, and I think i'm just done with mainline Pokémon for a while. Aside from the technical issues that we all knew would be coming, the game just isn't fun. The catching got really boring for me after a while. The weaker mons just went in and it felt like a chore to battle everything else. At some point it felt like "why am I just fighting theseI honestly really disliked legends of Arceus, and I think i'm just done with mainline Pokémon for a while. Aside from the technical issues that we all knew would be coming, the game just isn't fun. The catching got really boring for me after a while. The weaker mons just went in and it felt like a chore to battle everything else. At some point it felt like "why am I just fighting these Pokémon, there's no reason my ultra or great balls shouldn't just be able to deal with this", which left me wondering why i was bothering to even engage in the dex.

    The game is also horribly unbalanced. With your ability to catch alpha Pokémon, if you catch one then you basically sweep till the next power up, then you sweep again. Rinse and repeat. The alpha Pokémon are so far ahead of everybody and everyone else it makes the game a massive breeze. Sure you can self inflict rules to not catch them, but honestly, it shouldn't have even been an option. The mons offer good enough rewards defeating them, they should have been uncatchable mini bosses.
    The pokedex honestly feels like padding. I'm glad its more involved, don't get me wrong, its an improvement, but the option to go further than research level 10 is nothing more than an excuse to get you to play the game more, it doesn't offer anything substantial and nothing you can't get going well below research level 10 on every Pokémon in a given zone. Now instead of simply completing the dex, the player for true completion must watch a magicarp use splash 100 times, watch the tackle, ember, fire wheel, and almost every other move's animation dozens if not hundreds of times. You must catch every Pokémon a minimum of 15-25 times, for many more because you need to catch them while they're unaware of you, watch Pokémon eat food who knows how many times, beat Pokémon with a certain type of move a ton of times (which adds to the problem of seeing repeated animations) and this is far worse than other Pokémon games because you can't disable battle animations, and its required to beat the game.

    The world is probably the worst part of the game. I'm not talking about the look (although I also dislike the art style), but the actual play world is just bad. Its so empty. There is nothing to do in each zone other than catch Pokémon. Nothing to look at other than Mt. Coronet, nothing in the world to interact with that's fun. There should be more to do than resource gather or catch, I want to have fun things to do while I'm engaging in the main game. It feels like a parred down version of what it could and honestly should be. Every zone feels the same. While yes, one zone is swampy, another is cold, and one is the sea, they feel the same to explore. The only reason I remember differences between the zones is because Its so fresh in my mind. In a few months its going to all blend together. If I recall correctly, there was a pathway in the first zone that went up and to the left (might have been the 3rd), and that reappeared in the snowy zone. Not a pathway going up and to the left, the exact same pathway. It had the same side, same slope, same geometry, same everything.
    The art also looks bad. I don't mean graphically, I don't care how it looks graphically, I mean the art style. The game is bland, boring, and really uninspired. Its clear they were trying for ancient Japanese art, but it doesn't translate to the game at all. Compared to other games on the swtich with more inventive art styles, and other Pokémon games like unite or xd tournament, the game just feels like a smear of brown with some green and blue mixed in. The fan made stuff looks better than the actual game. I honestly think it should have looked like the end of the reveal trailer, that would have been fantastic.

    The characters are all also super bland. Its the same issue with the zones, in a few months, they're going to blend together again. I'm not expecting a story or characters in Pokémon akin to xenoblade, but I am expecting something more, especially since this Pokémon game is the most story and character driven game since gen 5. I can honestly say I will remember gen 6 characters better than these ones, and its because they had distinctive designs.

    The game did improve on the PC (mass release), moves, seeing the true size of Pokémon on the overworld, and evolutions, I think all of those should stay. I like those.
    I also enjoyed the boss fights. The main draw for me was interacting with Pokémon in the overworld, and they were a fun way of doing that while also showing the destructive might of Pokémon, and showing how truly dangerous they were.

    The final thing I really enjoyed was the time the game was set in, learning about Pokémon with everyone else, and watching as people are afraid because of how little they understand about Pokémon is a really fun thing to experience, I just wish the rest of the game was as good as that.    … Expand
  61. Omardihcar
    Jan 31, 2022
    9
    Just an amazing blend of all the recent features that game freak had previously added, plus the open world areas feels wicked! It is just a refreshing way to play pokemon and an enjoyable game overall.
  62. Jsvr
    Jan 29, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is not an open-world, nor is it a new attempt. Many Pokemon fans are trying to overestimate the game, saying it has made a new attempt "for Pokemon." But I can't give high scores to these games just because Pokemon comes out.… Expand
  63. dragonblade
    Jan 31, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is one of the most important entries that the Pokémon company has ever done. Thankfully, this game delivers an experience that many Pokémon fans have been waiting for years. However there are small flaws or annoyances that keep it from being the ultimate experience for a Pokémon man.

    Let’s start out with some flaws. The game doesn’t look at its best even for Nintendo Switch standards. Everything seems to just be a lack of polish or detail. But that doesn’t mean that the graphics are always bad. Just to the point where it starts to get distracting and sticks out. The fixed camera when first entering a battle or talking to an npc can either clip through or be completely obstructed by an object. (Thankfully in Pokémon battles you can move around the battlefield) One more thing is that through the three noble Pokémon battles that I have completed, which serve as the boss battles of the game. They all feel like dodge and throw, with no real gameplay depth outside of it. You can send out Pokémon when the noble Pokémon is stunned, but you can completely ignore this message and keep on throwing balms and win without sending out a single Pokémon. That’s it on the flaws, I might edit this review if I encounter more problems or good things about the game. Now for the good things. First of, this is a complete shift from the traditional Pokémon formula. There is no gym battles, elite four, or any league to become champion of. Your job is to research Pokémon and create the region’s first Pokédex. I feel this gameplay can make or break some peoples interest to buy this game. But, I encourage Pokémon fans to give this a try for themselves to see if this is the style of gameplay they enjoy to play. The gameplay is about catching and researching Pokémon in which the objectives can vary between defeating the Pokémon with certain moves, feeding it berries, seeing it use moves, or just straight up catching it. Alpha Pokémon can also appear around the map and will always be tens of levels above your party. Pokémon can also deal damage to you, the player causing you to faint and lose some items if you take too much damage. I love the animations of the Pokémon, because they were able to focus on a smaller pool of Pokémon and actually delivering on that promise. (Let’s not talk about SWSH) Pokémon battles have also increased the freedom of the player. Now after a battle starts, you are freely able to move around the battlefield and look around with different viewing angles. A new mechanic is added with agile and strong styles of moves. Agile moves decrease the power of the move and give your Pokémon more likely chance of getting their next move soon. Strong style is the opposite, increasing power and less likely chance of getting the next move sooner. This does give an extra layer of strategy and also scraps the idea of alternating moves. You can and will get two turns in succession or take two moves from an opponent in a row. Side quests can be lackluster but be a good thing to do when you don’t want to progress the story. Speaking of the story, I really can’t judge the story based on my opinions because of my style of gameplay. But when I can say is that there is more dialogue and a lot more cutscenes than a regular Pokémon game. All in all, I support the gameplay direction that gamefreak is trying to do and hopefully this can be a regular occurring series and that some of the ideas will be implemented into gen 9 and beyond. I am a big Pokémon fan and I hope that gamefreak will finally turn around the quality of games that have been released these last few years.    … Expand
  64. rat15
    Jan 31, 2022
    9
    Very fun game, story was very compelling if you like the story in generation 4 games.
    Battling has changed a little and it makes the experience even more fun!

    VERY good start for the Legends spinoff series and cant wait to see more games like this from pokemon franchise! Enjoyed every single hour i put into the game.
  65. 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
  66. Peacenight
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    20 hours in and by far, the best Pokémon experience ever. The only drawback in the game is graphics but considering the game development cycle was only an year I don’t mind it. The character, story, Pokémon and soundtrack are great as well but definitely the best part of the entire game is the gameplay, They completely revamped the Pokémon Gameplay and it is worth it.
  67. TheSkyDomain
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    This has to be my favorite Pokemon game of all time, and I am not even that far into the game yet. Easily puts this game into my top 5 games of all time. The exploration is very rewarding along with being able to pace break the game given some trial and error regarding catch rates. The overall theming is absolutely wonderful and being able to interact with your Pokemon in new ways isThis has to be my favorite Pokemon game of all time, and I am not even that far into the game yet. Easily puts this game into my top 5 games of all time. The exploration is very rewarding along with being able to pace break the game given some trial and error regarding catch rates. The overall theming is absolutely wonderful and being able to interact with your Pokemon in new ways is always a nice and sweet thing to do. Absolutely recommend to anyone who is a Pokemon fan or enjoys collect-a-thons or open world games.… Expand
  68. Pimmelberger
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    I really love the game, It gives me the good old feelings of being a chad and having a thick but good time
  69. Pazos64
    Jan 31, 2022
    0
    Malo como pegarle a tu madre y feo como una blasfemia, 4 cosas; Un mundo vacío, un desperdicio de mecánicas, ausencia de carisma en sus personajes y un apartado artístico pobre.
  70. Kasukisan
    Jan 31, 2022
    1
    Es una basura de 60 dólares. Nintendo pública lo que sea y aún fanbase la recibe con brazos abiertos.
  71. oggiVVV
    Jan 31, 2022
    8
    Some reviews for this game baffle me. Decided to post my own because some of the reviews here make the game seem better/worse than it is, claim things that are straight up wrong and some of them aren't even reviews, but just rants against the fans/developers. Half of them also give me the feeling that the writer didn't even play the game.

    8/10 from me. The game actually shakes things up    Some reviews for this game baffle me. Decided to post my own because some of the reviews here make the game seem better/worse than it is, claim things that are straight up wrong and some of them aren't even reviews, but just rants against the fans/developers. Half of them also give me the feeling that the writer didn't even play the game.

    8/10 from me. The game actually shakes things up when compared to previous Pokemon games. The new gameplay formula is actually fresh and interesting.
    This game revolves mainly around building the first Pokedex of the location where the game takes place, the Hisui region. In previous games, filling up the Pokedex was done simply by catching a Pokemon, and the whole page for this Pokemon would be filled up immediatly. That is not the case here. Catching a Pokemon will only get you so far in this case, despite what some others claim here. To fill out the rest of a Pokemons Dex entry, you'll need to interact with this Pokemon in a variety of ways. Catching and battling are obvious, but there's more to it. Seeing it use certain moves, evolving it, finding different forms/genders, feeding it, and so on. All of this will get you closer towards a complete dex entry. Thankfully, you don't have to do every task to fill an entry.
    When compared to previous installments, the total number of Pokemon in this game is lower than usual. There are a total of 242 Pokemon in this game. Some may say this lazy on Game Freaks end, but I personally think that this is fine. Filling out the Pokedex would be a nightmare to do if there were a lot of Pokemon, which is a problem since that is the main focus here. Also, again despite what others may claim, there are plenty of new animations present for each Pokemon, so having a lower amount seems fair. Every Pokemon also has their own personality in the wild. This Pokedex and catching focused approach makes for a fun gameplay cycle.
    Speaking of the wild, this game isn't just your standard Pokemon RPG. There are 5 big, open maps for you to explore, each of which are unique. They are well designed, exploration is rewarded with collectibles, items and Pokemon, but not mandatory. Catching Pokemon is handled differently here too. You can do it the standard way by battling them and weakening them, but you also have the option to catch them outside of battle. You may want to take a different approach depending on the Pokemon you're after. Some are docile, some are hostile, and some are easily scared. You can choose to sneak up on a Pokemon using the environment around you, or lure them out with food. If you are being attacked, you have to dodge their attacks, initiate a battle, or throw objects at them to stun them. The new types of Pokeballs complement this system well.
    The battle system has also seen some changes, specifically the new attacking styles and turn system. The turn system was previously just done with the speed stat deciding who goes first, but now the speed stat is more important. A high speed can give your Pokemon multiple turns back-to-back, but this also applies to the opponent. The new attacking styles also impact this, as a strong style move makes you slower but more powerful, while an agile style move does the opposite. Both styles also take more PP than a normal move. You can also walk around during these battles, but this doesn't have much of an impact on anything. Some battles will even have you outnumbered against multiple Pokemon at once.
    Due to the setting/story of the game, trainers aren't very common, but they are present. Gyms/Leaders aren't here, and have been replaced by the Noble Pokemon. These are essentially the bosses of the game, and have you battling them unlike any regular Pokemon.
    I'm sure you've seen this plenty of times, but graphically, the game is sub-par. The main issue seems to be muddy and low-res textures, bland lighting (lack of shadows and reflections) and some performance related issues (render distance of objects and the framerate of NPC's/Pokemon). Graphics don't mean everything but in this case it's all very noticable and should've been better. The game runs fine at 30 FPS overall, with a few stutters here and there. Music/Sound design however is some good stuff, but this has always been a stronger point for this series.
    I'm no expert on stories but what's here is fine. It's pretty interesting, mainly due to the setting. First two or so hours are pretty dialogue heavy due to tutorials and whatnot and could've been a bit less.
    Quality of life improvements are definitely present. The best change here is probably a better gameplay flow thanks to the better menu design, and less menu's in general.

    Overal, a big step and a fresh take on Pokemon. A new approach to gameplay and a fun cycle keeps me invested, with quality of life improvements everywhere. Graphically sub-par, bur story and sound design are fine. Interested to see where Pokemon goes after this. I'd say it's worth full price.    … Expand
  72. Larataalex
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    He jugado juegos de mierda toda mi vida pero este juego es Jesucristo amo los gráficos y los nuevos aditamentos, el inicio es un poco flojo (tutorial) pero después todo es un vicio.
  73. Gatch55
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    Gamefreak's first big deviation from a very successful formula, while still utilizing the parts that made Pokemon so great.

    Graphics: not stunning but they do not detract from the experience. Gameplay: The flow between battle and open world is seamless. No more waiting 10 seconds everytime you encounter a pokemon. As someone who started with 1st gen and quit playing due to pacing    Gamefreak's first big deviation from a very successful formula, while still utilizing the parts that made Pokemon so great.

    Graphics: not stunning but they do not detract from the experience.

    Gameplay: The flow between battle and open world is seamless. No more waiting 10 seconds everytime you encounter a pokemon. As someone who started with 1st gen and quit playing due to pacing issues after gen 3, to pick it up again recently the pace feels much faster than any game since gen 3.

    Setting/Design: The designs of the region/Pokemon have a old world theme to them, the rest are as you would know and love. Except Garados flying though the sky like a Boeing 747

    Story: while I have not finished the game yet. It is not the same story that has been in every Pokemon game past gen 2. No boring badge hunt. Instead we are filling out the pokedex to gain stars within the faction.

    Best Feature: everything to experience is contained in one game not two titles with Pokemon missing from each.

    Summery: I think this is the best thing that can happen to Pokemon. It feels like a step forward for a franchise that has stuck a new coat of paint on the same game for the last 20 years. I hope this sticks and become the new standard for the main line of Pokemon games    … Expand
  74. Sticker_Chat
    Jan 31, 2022
    0
    It's catastrophic. Graphism is ugly. The gameplay is very boring. The fights are not interesting, it's only throwing a bag of dust on the Pokemon for ten minutes. Really, it's a scam, if this game was not a pokemon game, the rating have been at 50 or less.
  75. Filldoe
    Jan 31, 2022
    7
    TLDR it's flawed, but a good Pokemon experience. At its core, this game is on to something, but Gamefreaks execution is pretty disappointing. I still enjoy playing Emerald and FR/LG, I really don't need perfect graphics, but I think the graphics in this game are pretty laughable. Only to be out done but the overall world design, it feels empty, the textures are all the same.

    but    TLDR it's flawed, but a good Pokemon experience. At its core, this game is on to something, but Gamefreaks execution is pretty disappointing. I still enjoy playing Emerald and FR/LG, I really don't need perfect graphics, but I think the graphics in this game are pretty laughable. Only to be out done but the overall world design, it feels empty, the textures are all the same.

    but exploring the world is fun and catching the pokemon is also fun. hopefully GF let someone else take over making these games in the future. but if you like pokemon you'll like this game    … Expand
  76. Lemillion112
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    Best Pokemon Experience ever, Good mechanics, Great Gameplay , nice Back up Story
  77. roku
    Jan 31, 2022
    9
    fun game. i havent had this much fun playing a pokemon game in years, love the changes they made to it. the only thing im not a fan of is the graphics, seems abit plain. either than that its a very solid game.
  78. Tystuh
    Jan 31, 2022
    5
    The graphics are objectively terrible
    There's no voice or grunting
    Tons and tons of dialog and cutscenes It's not really open world, more like sections of open areas The music is uninspired Boss fights are boring The first 2 hours are a trudge Feels like a fan-made game Gameplay loop is alright and the crafting is a cool It tries to mimic the BoTW charm and falls far short in    The graphics are objectively terrible
    There's no voice or grunting
    Tons and tons of dialog and cutscenes
    It's not really open world, more like sections of open areas
    The music is uninspired
    Boss fights are boring
    The first 2 hours are a trudge
    Feels like a fan-made game

    Gameplay loop is alright and the crafting is a cool

    It tries to mimic the BoTW charm and falls far short in originality, gameplay, graphics, music, animation, bugginess, performance, controls etc.

    In all, I mean if you're a pokemon fan you're going to get this but if you are just thinking about getting into pokemon, this game will probably disappoint.    … Expand
  79. Trui
    Jan 31, 2022
    0
    Es feo, pero feísimo. Repetitivo hasta lo absurdo, el juego te trata como si tuvieses 4 años. Las peleas de bosses son lo más aburrido que he visto en la vida.
  80. DrPotemY
    Jan 31, 2022
    0
    Me considero fanático de la sexta generación hacia atras, y debo decir que a pesar de que la saga siempre haya sabido como mantener la mala calidad, este juego ha sido un paso en la dirección incorrecta. El mapa de Husui va a 3 fps y es extenso como una hoja gigante de papel blanco.
  81. Gouken128
    Jan 31, 2022
    0
    Too big for gamefreak. There are some good ideas here and there but very poorly executed. Graphics destroy and limit the whole experience.
    A disaster. A beta version of what it should be.
  82. 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
  83. Berserkerchan
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    I love the idea, it makes me hope for a better future also the nature is not perfect but for a switch I think they did a great job and I am going to wnjoy it
  84. pepe69
    Jan 31, 2022
    1
    Bad graphics, bad game play, the game is unfinished and needs so much polishing. We are talking about game freak and Pokemon, the state at which this game has been released is just unacceptable.
  85. magikarpimbecil
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    Comienza una nueva era en el mundo de los Pokémon.
    Dejando atrás el lineal y encajonado mundo, nos adentramos, por fin, en un extenso mundo rico de detalles y lleno de pokémons en cada esquina.
  86. Grimprovise
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    I have been playing since Red and Blue and this feels like the first time that I have had that level of interest and enjoyment from playing a pokemon game. The new mechanics are great which leaves to a very engaging and addicting gameplay loop. There are some nice quality of life improvements but most importantly, shiny hunting is really streamlined and feels more obtainable rather thanI have been playing since Red and Blue and this feels like the first time that I have had that level of interest and enjoyment from playing a pokemon game. The new mechanics are great which leaves to a very engaging and addicting gameplay loop. There are some nice quality of life improvements but most importantly, shiny hunting is really streamlined and feels more obtainable rather than doing an obscure shiny hunting method.

    TL;Dr, I recommend this is you love pokemon but want a fresh change.    … Expand
  87. Sussy_imposter
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    Voten 10 para que mi hermano me lo compre, tiene que llegar como mínimo a 8 de gente, gracias por su comprensión
  88. majr
    Jan 31, 2022
    4
    After completing the game and spending about 25 hours in it, I sadly have to say it is a hard pass on a reply. I wanted to like it....I tried to like it....but the only reason I even beat it at the end was to say I did. A lot of small things overall irritated thought out my time playing this game, that will be excused cause it is not as buggie as other "AAA" titles. I will give it all theAfter completing the game and spending about 25 hours in it, I sadly have to say it is a hard pass on a reply. I wanted to like it....I tried to like it....but the only reason I even beat it at the end was to say I did. A lot of small things overall irritated thought out my time playing this game, that will be excused cause it is not as buggie as other "AAA" titles. I will give it all the credit in the world for being playable, but it's sad were in a age where that is a thing.… Expand
  89. Kashiiino
    Jan 31, 2022
    9
    Fresh new direction for Pokemon, a great base for games to come. The open world, the battle system and the boss battles felt great. It certainly lacked polish in the graphics department and it was too easy to beat; I miss the puzzles and difficulty from other games. Overall its good that Nintendo are trying new things.
  90. DayoScript
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    Ludonarrativamente Sonante. Gracias a Engels y a Marx por darnos educación política para poder entender esta obra.
  91. Lyde
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    Love the total shift in the gameplay, right from the start. could be visually better, but in the end gameplay wins, which is streamlined and fast in PLA. Super addictive and time just flies while enjoying the exploration. Hopefully this gameplay mechanic will be seen through new pokemon games, and i hope as much that there will always be main-line pokemon games also
  92. DenBriecht
    Jan 31, 2022
    3
    The ingredients are there but combined in an incredibly lazy, low-effort way. Optimistic that they will continue to try new things, but this misses the mark ik polish, story and variation in gameplay.
  93. stayinthetrees
    Jan 31, 2022
    9
    30 hours in still in main story, fun times so far /
    Story is about as enjoyable as any other pokemon game /
    Gameplay feels smooth and if you think you can do something it's probably possible / Personally I'm not the most picky on graphics, since the switch is my only console so it wasn't really a bother and I found it quite soothing to look at even for extended runs I did, but yes it    30 hours in still in main story, fun times so far /
    Story is about as enjoyable as any other pokemon game /
    Gameplay feels smooth and if you think you can do something it's probably possible /
    Personally I'm not the most picky on graphics, since the switch is my only console so it wasn't really a bother and I found it quite soothing to look at even for extended runs I did, but yes it is nothing remarkable or groundbreaking in that department    … Expand
  94. Natesirk69
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In my opinion this is the best game that Pokémon has done since Gen III, and the most creative, period. I say that as someone who has played every generation and enjoyed all of them somewhat. It really captures what people should expect from the franchise, and I hope it sets the standard going forward. The new battle system is fantastic, the art direction works well, and the gameplay is honestly pretty engrossing. 10/10… Expand
  95. PokemonSucks
    Jan 31, 2022
    1
    This time Game Freak decided to laugh on the face of everyone, just like every other time, but with an extra of 'selling smoke'.
    We all have seen the poor graphics and all the mechanical problems of the game, but I've never expected that they would not even use a single braincell to think about world design.
    The town is completely blocky, undetailed and ugly, simple to the spine. The    This time Game Freak decided to laugh on the face of everyone, just like every other time, but with an extra of 'selling smoke'.
    We all have seen the poor graphics and all the mechanical problems of the game, but I've never expected that they would not even use a single braincell to think about world design.
    The town is completely blocky, undetailed and ugly, simple to the spine. The world is absolute emptiness, there's nothing to do besides the main mechanic of the game, throwing balls. An entire premise of an hostile world and how humans started to get along with pokemon thrown onto the ground and spit on because of lazyness. I can't believe how its worldbuilding makes absolute nonsense while being so basic and poor. Inside the little thing they did, they did wrong. It's formidable.
    I don't give it a 0 because the HUD is fine and captures in real time, aswell being able to move while being in battle are fun and a good integration in Pokémon games. But even this is totally wasted because leaving the mechanic there and not exploring it further. It becomes repetitive and just a scourge.

    Oh, I just remembered the linear caves and the white pixels on dark areas. Maybe I should give it a 0.    … Expand
  96. jakemoxx
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    The game even factoring in the technical issues is terribly good. I couldn’t imagine a more immersive setting and gameplay. The smoothness of the gameplay loop is ridiculously good, I’m truly having fun like the the first time I played a pokemon game and re living the wonder I felt diving into Hyrule in Botw.
    This is a 9,6 rounded up, because some details in the shadows should’ve been    The game even factoring in the technical issues is terribly good. I couldn’t imagine a more immersive setting and gameplay. The smoothness of the gameplay loop is ridiculously good, I’m truly having fun like the the first time I played a pokemon game and re living the wonder I felt diving into Hyrule in Botw.
    This is a 9,6 rounded up, because some details in the shadows should’ve been dealt with properly. The rest is pretty much everything you’ve ever wanted… and a little more.    … Expand
  97. Palkia_Presioon
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    Una oda de nostalgia a Sinnoh, Pokémon Diamante y Perla son de mis regiones favoritas, y esta reinterpretación de las bases generales de la serie le hacen completo honor y justicia.

    Realmente sientes la presión en el ambiente cada vez que exploras un nuevo lugar y te encuentras con pokémon alfa, una sensación que pocos juegos dentro de la franquicia me han hecho sentir.
  98. franmotard
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    You can say what you want about the graphics not being perfect, but the game experience Pokemon Arceus delivers makes it by far the best pokemon game of the franchise
  99. JanterX
    Jan 31, 2022
    3
    Absolute garbage, how anyone can rate this higher than a 5 is beyond me, I was already bored after the first 4 hours and never wanted to play it again. I am a pretty decent pokemon fan but this game is so empty and dead and looks like im playing and unfinished PS2 game. Literally no thought was put into the art direction, its as if all they did was raise the terrain in random areas andAbsolute garbage, how anyone can rate this higher than a 5 is beyond me, I was already bored after the first 4 hours and never wanted to play it again. I am a pretty decent pokemon fan but this game is so empty and dead and looks like im playing and unfinished PS2 game. Literally no thought was put into the art direction, its as if all they did was raise the terrain in random areas and splattered on some copy and paste trees and called it a day. The gameplay it fun at least, and its finally something new and fresh and I believe that they can build upon this and make a better game in the future, but this aint it chief.… Expand
  100. Arufaa
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    This game is exactly what the franchise needed to finally step out of its niche. I know lots of people are criticizing graphics, but the graphics are honestly pretty decent, you've got to remember that this is a Nintendo switch, not an Xbox Series or a PS5. I've gone about 30 hours into the game and still haven't completed the story, meanwhile, I know people who've beaten the story afterThis game is exactly what the franchise needed to finally step out of its niche. I know lots of people are criticizing graphics, but the graphics are honestly pretty decent, you've got to remember that this is a Nintendo switch, not an Xbox Series or a PS5. I've gone about 30 hours into the game and still haven't completed the story, meanwhile, I know people who've beaten the story after 12 hours, which goes to show that you can really set the pace in this game. With dozens upon dozens of side quests, a fair-sized Pokedex to complete, and a beautiful story, Pokemon Legends: Arceus, is the next step in the Pokemon Universe and I'm truly excited to see what the next step the franchise will take.… 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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