Pokemon Legends: Arceus

 Switch
User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3825 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,951 out of 3825
  2. Mixed: 388 out of 3825
  3. Negative: 486 out of 3825
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. SebbySp
    Jan 29, 2022
    10
    Best Pokémon I've ever played, no doubt, I mean seriously, this is the change that pokemon needed.
  2. CrisSonic_Drago
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    Los gráficos están mal, pero no eso no quita que sea un buen juego.

    Tras pasármelo y ya en el postgame actualmente . Me ha encantado. Destaco la nueva mecánica de captura, que es bastante adictiva y entretenida, y lo vivos que están los Pokémon. Atacandote y protegiéndose en manadas cada ves que vas a por un poke. Otra cosa que destaco es la dificultad del juego. Me lleve una sorpresa.    Los gráficos están mal, pero no eso no quita que sea un buen juego.

    Tras pasármelo y ya en el postgame actualmente . Me ha encantado. Destaco la nueva mecánica de captura, que es bastante adictiva y entretenida, y lo vivos que están los Pokémon. Atacandote y protegiéndose en manadas cada ves que vas a por un poke. Otra cosa que destaco es la dificultad del juego. Me lleve una sorpresa. Llegue al final del juego con 10 niveles.

    El juego me ha encantado y lo recomiendo sin duda.    … Expand
  3. Tatsuya7
    Jan 29, 2022
    10
    An incredible game, this was what pokemon lacked! It's funnyAn incredible game, this was what pokemon lacked! It's interesting and funny, I really liked it a lot, I really like it a lot
  4. Henriquetn
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    This game is what Pokemon nedeed for the future, PLEASE DO NOT BE A ONE OFF
  5. Red_Meridian
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    The best Pokemon game yet. Definitely worth the time and money investment. It is definitely a step up for the developers at Game Freak. I look forward to what they'll bring us in the future. They should be very proud of this entry into Pokemon canon.
  6. sheep255174
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Just good, there aren't many other words to describe how well Game Freak has managed to deal with a new style of game. After polishing and improving the current system for years.
    Its a game that everyone has to play, only playing it is understood because despite the average graphics, one falls in love and has it fixed on the screen.
  7. luisbortolaso
    Feb 13, 2022
    10
    muito bão, mas muito bão mesmo isso sim very good is forever now game its play nice camon inthe game very well in the world chapion easy boy is definitive game note maxima inthe game family
  8. sheep455246
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Most fun i had in a while with a pokemon game. The new mechanics are really cool and it really feels like you are a part of the game. Huge step in the right direction and im so excited to see what they will bring in the future.
  9. yascm
    Feb 8, 2022
    10
    Este juego es absolutamente renovador, tiene algunos detalles a mi parecer en cuanto a la dinámica, por ejemplo para moverse entre zonas no te da opción de ir libremente sino que hablas con el personaje de salida, le indicas la zona y en automático llegas. Como es un juego que te incita a la exploración, se contradice un poco en ese sentido. Por lo demás estoy muy contento, es el juego queEste juego es absolutamente renovador, tiene algunos detalles a mi parecer en cuanto a la dinámica, por ejemplo para moverse entre zonas no te da opción de ir libremente sino que hablas con el personaje de salida, le indicas la zona y en automático llegas. Como es un juego que te incita a la exploración, se contradice un poco en ese sentido. Por lo demás estoy muy contento, es el juego que estaba esperando desde que tenía 10 años y compré el pokémon yellow para game boy color. Es una brutalidad pero aún se puede mejorar, y si lo hacen lo compraría sin pensármelo 2 veces. Muy recomendado.… Expand
  10. SteveMasterP
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    Pokémon Legends: Arceus is easily the next evolution in the series; presenting an experience that blends elements of action-RPGs and open world adventure titles, making for a highly-rewarding game for series newcomers and true believers alike. The graphics and gameplay are among the best the series has to offer, making this a must-own title for Pokémon fans and Switch users everywhere.
  11. onepiece255174
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Most fun i had in a while with a pokemon game. The new mechanics are really cool and it really feels like you are a part of the game. Huge step in the right direction and im so excited to see what they will bring in the future.
  12. MD_Hirako
    Feb 9, 2022
    10
    Independiente de las criticas que he leído por temas de grafico o de mucho texto (Si eso les molesta es porque este tipo de juegos no es para ustedes así de simple, no sirven para juegos tipo RPG donde hay que leer...), para mi el juego cumple con su función totalmente, es entretenido, un nuevo mundo en lo que es Pokémon y cumple totalmente mis expectativas, espero seriamente que GF sigaIndependiente de las criticas que he leído por temas de grafico o de mucho texto (Si eso les molesta es porque este tipo de juegos no es para ustedes así de simple, no sirven para juegos tipo RPG donde hay que leer...), para mi el juego cumple con su función totalmente, es entretenido, un nuevo mundo en lo que es Pokémon y cumple totalmente mis expectativas, espero seriamente que GF siga por este camino y nos de este tipo de experiencias a futuro.… Expand
  13. ckhrist
    Feb 4, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game of pokemon in a long time.
    The change the formula a little an it works nicely.
    A lot of story and new mechanics makes this game perfect.
    I hope that it will be a new line of Legends games in other regions.    … Expand
  14. Mscox93
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    All I can say,this game is a breath of fresh air!
  15. FruitzyCritics
    Jan 29, 2022
    10
    Absolutely revolutionary for the pokemon franchise. I Loved every bit of the game. This is certainly a step in the right direction. Good job gamefreak!
  16. Javi_rebo
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    Much better than the last remake , and for me is more appealing than sword and shield , I have played all the Pokemon games from red to the last remake and this feels like a breath of fresh air , of course graphics are not great but I know that a have Nintendo switch with half of TFLOPs of a regular PS4 at least it runs o. 1080 p docked.
  17. Tveraarie
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    Its a refreshing pokemon game that feels so much fun! The mechanics are so good and catching all pokemons has become so much immersive than ever before! Hope the series will continue this open world feel.
  18. rebuzzi
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    i love how they broke the formula! a true masterpiece! they need to keep up with these types of games
  19. jaapoor
    Jan 29, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, a complete revamp of the pokemon game concept. Though the graphics are slightly disappointing, this game more than makes up for it in sheer fun!
  20. bakuboyhiro
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    By far the best Pokémon game of all time.
    It's far superior in any way, comparing past games to this is ridiculous.
  21. Volcan24
    Feb 3, 2022
    10
    I've played it for well over 20 hours and I've barely scratched the surface of it! Great value and it's quickly becoming one of my favourites (if I'm being honest it could become the very first but I haven't finished the main story yet)
  22. moonlight3000
    Feb 3, 2022
    10
    This is the best Pokémon game since Soul Silver. Pokemon games should have had this type of gameplay since the switch to 3D graphics. This spin off is better than most of the previous Pokémon games and Gamefreak should focus all their attention on making Pokémon games in this style from now on.
  23. 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
  24. spreyz
    Jul 9, 2022
    10
    At first i was a bit held back by the graphics, but the game actually looks really nice, except for some problems which dont happen to often.

    The game itself actually blew me away, this might be one of my favorite games i played this year and is definetly my favorite pokemon games.

    This game brings me hope for the future of pokemon games.
    10/10
  25. ValkyriaDG
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Este juego ha Sido el Cambio perfecto Que Necesitaba Pokemon 10/10. Es una Jugabilidad muy Entretenida qué da un Soplo de Aire Fresco A la Franquicia.
  26. DracomStark
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    El cambio que necesitaba esta saga realmente, no disfrutaba tanto de un juego de Pokemon desde por lo menos 10-11 años.
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. SlimmieJ
    Jan 29, 2022
    10
    Very enjoyable game thus far. The best game in the series no doubt, I'm convinced the people spamming the game with 0 score reviews haven't even touched it.
  30. MrIDontKnow
    Feb 5, 2022
    10
    it could be better but rating it 10 so game freak realizes this format is has a lot of potential so they make a sequel
Page:

Awards & Rankings

41
#41 Best Switch Game of 2022
2
#2 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2022

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
83

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]
See all critic reviews »