Pokemon Legends: Arceus

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  1. duck370
    Mar 16, 2022
    7
    게임프리크에서 힘을 넣고 제작한 흔적이 보이는 포켓몬의 신작 맵은 지역별로 나눠져 잇는 몬헌식에 배틀은 필드에서 바로 시작할수 잇으며 배틀을 하지 않고도 포켓몬을 포획할수 잇는 시스템으로 편의성을 추가하엿다 거기다 전작들에 비해 상당히 다양해진 포켓몬들의 행동이나 반응들 거기다 좀더 다양하개 도감을 등록하는 형식이다
    전반적으로 좋은게임이다 하지만 아쉬운점도 괭장히 많은 편 없어져버린 많은 포켓몬과 기술들이 괭장히 아쉬운 편이다    게임프리크에서 힘을 넣고 제작한 흔적이 보이는 포켓몬의 신작 맵은 지역별로 나눠져 잇는 몬헌식에 배틀은 필드에서 바로 시작할수 잇으며 배틀을 하지 않고도 포켓몬을 포획할수 잇는 시스템으로 편의성을 추가하엿다 거기다 전작들에 비해 상당히 다양해진 포켓몬들의 행동이나 반응들 거기다 좀더 다양하개 도감을 등록하는 형식이다
    전반적으로 좋은게임이다 하지만 아쉬운점도 괭장히 많은 편 없어져버린 많은 포켓몬과 기술들이 괭장히 아쉬운 편이다
  2. Darkred401
    Apr 1, 2022
    7
    Legends arceus is the positive change pokemon has needed but feels like its an awkward in-between phase from previous gens to gen 9, the battles and gameplay are greatly improved feeling more fun and snappier, the music is good however the new orchestral element could be improved. Ultimately the major flaws are the game's poor graphics, weak evironment art direction and awful writing thatLegends arceus is the positive change pokemon has needed but feels like its an awkward in-between phase from previous gens to gen 9, the battles and gameplay are greatly improved feeling more fun and snappier, the music is good however the new orchestral element could be improved. Ultimately the major flaws are the game's poor graphics, weak evironment art direction and awful writing that interrupts your gameplay. Ultimately I'd wait for scarlet and violet as they seem to do what legends arceus but better making arceus feel like an early prototype charging $60 where a more complete/improved experience is being released only a few months later… Expand
  3. LwestGG
    Apr 1, 2022
    9
    This easily became my favorite pokemon game and is the game I wish gamefreak took the step to making years ago.. Hopefully every gen going forward adds on to this experience. The biggest downside of this game is the lack of pvp, small chance it will come with update or PVP, but there is an endless sort of battle tower mode that is satisfying for the most part.
  4. Daniel1516
    Nov 19, 2022
    6
    este juego en el apartado tecnico es muy malo tiene varios errores en el juego en si la idea es exelente pero mal planteada
  5. Saheer
    Apr 29, 2022
    6
    Un jeu complètement rushé qui est tout simplement une honte graphiquement sur Switch. Des jeux comme Dragron Quest 8 sur PS2 faisait déjà beaucoup mieux il y a 15 ans. Framerate qui tourne toujours autour de 15 FPS, les Pokémons et les décors qui clippent comme pas permis et surtout, le contour des sprites des personnages dans les grottes qui donne l'impression que le jeu a été fait surUn jeu complètement rushé qui est tout simplement une honte graphiquement sur Switch. Des jeux comme Dragron Quest 8 sur PS2 faisait déjà beaucoup mieux il y a 15 ans. Framerate qui tourne toujours autour de 15 FPS, les Pokémons et les décors qui clippent comme pas permis et surtout, le contour des sprites des personnages dans les grottes qui donne l'impression que le jeu a été fait sur Paint. Au delà des graphismes, c'est carrément le level design qui est paresseux, avec des décors vides et sans âme, ou cela se résume à deux trois arbres, deux trois montagnes et basta. Alors certes le gameplay a pris une tournure très intéressante et il représente pour moi le seul gros point fort du titre. Mais difficile de parler d'un bon jeu quand on ressent autant de feignantise.… Expand
  6. Rhex98
    Jul 9, 2023
    7
    El mejor juego de Pokémon en bastante tiempo en mi opinión tiene problemas de rendimiento al igual que los otros juegos de switch que han salido y no es aceptable, pero la experiencia que te otorga es un gran paso adelante y hacia donde tiene que ir la franquicia de aquí en adelante.
  7. klambert
    Jun 12, 2022
    2
    This game had the potential to be so great. Alpha pokemon, the catching system for land-based pokemon, cyndaquil do be quillin'.

    Unfortunately, that's about where the good stops. The game looks absolutely terrible for an open world game. Damage is whack. Wild pokemon 40 levels below your alpha pokemon will wipe it in 2 1x effective hits. A wild alpha will wipe your entire party,    This game had the potential to be so great. Alpha pokemon, the catching system for land-based pokemon, cyndaquil do be quillin'.

    Unfortunately, that's about where the good stops.

    The game looks absolutely terrible for an open world game.

    Damage is whack.
    Wild pokemon 40 levels below your alpha pokemon will wipe it in 2 1x effective hits.
    A wild alpha will wipe your entire party, 20 levels above it, with one move.

    The maps load/render distance is terrible. They know the hardware of the system they made, do they not?

    Catching pokemon in water is hot garbage.

    Forced exp share is an ass idea that gives waaaaay too much xp, and yet, somehow, you're still *constantly* leveling random pokemon that nobody wants to use for no apparent reason to fill the pokedex information of pokemon you've already caught.

    The story is kind of meh, even for pokemon games.

    The "boss fights" are bad in every aspect, either being absurdly easy or zoning you in a corner for 2 straight minutes for literally no reason.
    All of this, and the game is still about a 7.9.

    So let's talk about the **** satchel.

    For absolutely no reason whatsoever, GameFreak limits your base inventory capacity to about 1/4 of the amount of berries in the game. The only way to get more is from satchel merchant, the single stupidest idea in the history of gaming. By the time you're spending 40k$ on a single inventory space expansion, you still can't hold every berry in the game. This continues, slowly increasing every purchase, up to a million. Why a million? Who knows. Will you ever have a million? No, likely not. Will satchel merchant ever have a million? Oh yes, he'll take it from you so you can hold more berries. Then, you lose items on fainting, and you can faint to a stream out of combat, for no reason other than shoehorning NSO where it doesn't belong.

    Now we're at a 2.5

    They also limit your starting pokemon storage space, despite insisting you catch every pokemon 17 times, though this does eventually start to expand on its own.

    They could have made this game so great. They improved a fair bit, then threw everything out with the baby and the bathwater to shoehorn in nonsensical garbage mechanics just because they could, and certainly not because they should.    … Expand
  8. Agusto101
    Nov 17, 2022
    7
    Más o menos lo que se puede esperar de un juego de pokemon , nada sorprendente es un BIEN a secas y ya está....de nada serviría alargar esta reseña no se que se ha fumado la gente para darle un 9 o 10 jajaja buen chiste.
  9. MATOUTOU
    Jun 22, 2022
    9
    9.1 Beautiful game and has a similar vibe to BOTW. And thank goodness for alpha pokemon, now i can have a team full of alpha gardevoir and lopuny to gangbang me in my stunning player room. Thanks Nintendo :)))
  10. xSpOokie
    Nov 28, 2022
    9
    Incredible game , a huge improvemet and the future of the franchise , great mechanics and gameplay , this game is the perfect game for that player who likes to complete the pokedex and who likes to plat games , 27 main quests and 122 side quests and pokedex objectives for each pokemon that is in the game , the side quests aren't boring and thats a very good thing cause it makes moreIncredible game , a huge improvemet and the future of the franchise , great mechanics and gameplay , this game is the perfect game for that player who likes to complete the pokedex and who likes to plat games , 27 main quests and 122 side quests and pokedex objectives for each pokemon that is in the game , the side quests aren't boring and thats a very good thing cause it makes more interesting , its more based on catching a pokemon for them or showing your pokedex entries , i recommend every pokemon fan to buy this game , however buy first pokemon brilliant diamond/shining pearl and pokemon shield/sword, because you will get two side missions that can get you darkrai and shaymin , isee a lot of people that are complaining about the lack of battles but the game tells you that the objective of the game and the story will develop arround "completing the pokedex" and solving mysteries about the legendarys.… Expand
  11. the4ears
    Nov 21, 2022
    8
    该做一看就不是GF那批废物做的，素材和风格跟塞尔达荒野之息非常统一，估计是用同一个引擎开发的。
  12. Gumdrop
    Apr 5, 2023
    10
    I kind of missed out on Pokemon when it started. None of my friends were really into it and my parents were never going to fund something that I needed to collect. Later, I made friends who were avid Pokemon fans. But by then 20+ years of Pokemon develoipment had happened and it was just too huge to get into.

    But I've always found it intriguing. None of the games I'd seen really seemed    I kind of missed out on Pokemon when it started. None of my friends were really into it and my parents were never going to fund something that I needed to collect. Later, I made friends who were avid Pokemon fans. But by then 20+ years of Pokemon develoipment had happened and it was just too huge to get into.

    But I've always found it intriguing. None of the games I'd seen really seemed like something I could jump into without feeling lost or overtwhelmed. For me, Arceus is that game. Jumping in, I'm not overwhelmed by Pokemon lore. I don't need to know much about Pokemon to enjoy it.

    And I'm loving it. It's a ton of fun. It feels like the perfect jumping point for someone with little to no Pokemon history. It plays great and there's plenty to do. So if you're like me and you're new to Pokemon then this is a great choice.    … Expand
  13. SuperSonic95
    Apr 7, 2023
    10
    It's best game pokemon for a very long time !!! The exploration is so satifying and respect 4th generation not as remake/remaster diamond and pearl !!! I'm Hope for the future of pokemon now !!!
  14. Taaseen
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    Absolutely love the catching in this game it's so fun, I came back to it after being disappointed by pokemon S/V and damn was this game good, its honestly do disappointing that S/V took out so many of the good things in pokemon legends
  15. bocles
    Nov 22, 2022
    8
    Right of the bat my biggest critiques of this game are it could look better and the story is bland. But the overworld is addicting to explore, sneaking around and catching pokemon is fun, the battles are fun with the open camera with the liberty of moving around, the move animations are beautiful and impactful.

    This game is fun and a step in the right direction for pokemon, if they    Right of the bat my biggest critiques of this game are it could look better and the story is bland. But the overworld is addicting to explore, sneaking around and catching pokemon is fun, the battles are fun with the open camera with the liberty of moving around, the move animations are beautiful and impactful.

    This game is fun and a step in the right direction for pokemon, if they continue to polish this style of gameplay and create a story worth getting invested into they can create great games.    … Expand
  16. Super_Oshawott
    Nov 17, 2022
    9
    Recent Pokémon games have NOT been the best as of late. Since X and Y's release, the series has started to be very decisive between gamers. While i think that Pokémon Legends: Arceus is not perfect with its visual style, it is very much my new favorite Pokémon game.

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

    I suck at RPG's, with one of the only Pokémon games I have ever beaten was base Sword and Shield (And we know how everyone feels about that game). However, Legends' gameplay loop was very simple to pick up and play and the story, as basic as it was, kept me engaged the entire way through. Top it off with some of the series best starters returning to be your starting pokemon in this game (Who were also my three favorite starters of all time, so I'm a bit biased here), and the game is fun enough to get a recommendation for anyone that has a switch.    … Expand
  17. Skuty
    Jun 22, 2023
    10
    This is what myself and many other Pokemon fans have been waiting for such a long time. The amount of ways you can interact with Pokemon caught in the wild and those of your own is truly wonderful. While obviously not perfect graphically, as a longtime Pokemon fan I cannot give this less than a 10/10, solely because I wish Pokemon will keep on going in this direction. PLEASE DON'T LET THISThis is what myself and many other Pokemon fans have been waiting for such a long time. The amount of ways you can interact with Pokemon caught in the wild and those of your own is truly wonderful. While obviously not perfect graphically, as a longtime Pokemon fan I cannot give this less than a 10/10, solely because I wish Pokemon will keep on going in this direction. PLEASE DON'T LET THIS BE THE ONLY LEGENDS GAME, WE WANT MORE!… Expand
  18. Garou_05
    Nov 17, 2022
    6
    É um bom jogo, a mecanica de capturas foi realmente elevada a um nivel diferente, poder capturar pokemons sem entrar em batalhas é algo que da gosto de completar a Dex, deveria ser incorporado a franquia principal, a historia é legal, mas falta mais desenvolvimento dos personagens secundarios, os graricos e perfomace do jogo estão daquele jeito que ja sabemos, bem ao "estilo gamefreak"É um bom jogo, a mecanica de capturas foi realmente elevada a um nivel diferente, poder capturar pokemons sem entrar em batalhas é algo que da gosto de completar a Dex, deveria ser incorporado a franquia principal, a historia é legal, mas falta mais desenvolvimento dos personagens secundarios, os graricos e perfomace do jogo estão daquele jeito que ja sabemos, bem ao "estilo gamefreak" porém se você não liga muito pra isso, vai curtir o game.… Expand
  19. bapp
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    Best pokemon game I've ever played... super fun for anyone that grew up with the games
  20. arlatius
    Nov 19, 2022
    9
    Far and away the best pokemon game in years. The open world is rudimentary and it's obvious that it's the series' first time with it but with a bit of polish it could be perfected. The integration of battling within the open world is also wonderfully smooth, when I began playing pokemon violet i lamented the loss of the legends arceus mechanics. If gamefreak knows what's good for them,Far and away the best pokemon game in years. The open world is rudimentary and it's obvious that it's the series' first time with it but with a bit of polish it could be perfected. The integration of battling within the open world is also wonderfully smooth, when I began playing pokemon violet i lamented the loss of the legends arceus mechanics. If gamefreak knows what's good for them, they'll draw from the strongest elements from legends arceus when making gen 10s game… Expand
  21. hoodrew
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Probably one of my favorite Pokemon games, it isnt the prettiest game ever made but some areas still look nice and imo its very fun
  22. AlexMakesToast
    Dec 16, 2022
    7
    Arceus = 7/10
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  23. Alex12345o
    Nov 25, 2022
    9
    A mi parecer es el mejor juego de pokemon hasta el momento, la mecánica y movimientos son increíbles
  24. Azura485
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    A step in the right direction. I enjoyed this game from start to finish. Catching mechanics where amazing, and the difficulty once thought to be forgotten by the franchise, came back.
  25. GameMultiverse
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Awesome game mechanics, definitely a must-stay formula for future games. You've got the canvas here, just panit over it with new games and improve it but this game is a solid base for future pokemkn games
  26. MIDAS3000
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    Beautiful game, I appreciated all the innovation and the effort they put to make the brand coherent with new era of jrpgs
  27. LeGabrielUrbano
    Nov 21, 2022
    6
    The problem with this game is that, as always, it lacks development time, it's like a steak that's undercooked, it doesn't taste bad, but it doesn't taste good either, that's what I feel with the title, it was a good product that lacked time to reach its potential, just as they gave it to us is simply very regular, with very high points, which are overshadowed by very low points and vice versa.
  28. eye-zitt
    Nov 23, 2022
    9
    The art kinda sucks, but this is the definitive Pokemon experience. The gameplay loop is very smooth and addictive, the story is decent enough, and there is a lot of personality in this game. If you like Pokemon, this is the game to play. The only problem with this game is that it doesn’t have any sort of multiplayer experience.
  29. lks8492
    Nov 26, 2022
    8
    Really refreshing. Love the gameplay. It's necessary step for the franchise.
  30. Jerem8
    Apr 11, 2023
    8
    Despite the bad graphisms, Pokémon has to reinvent his gameplay to perfection. The history is good, the artistic direction is great. It's too bad the graphics couldn't have been done better.
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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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