Pokemon Legends: Arceus

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8.1

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  1. Crownxwhite25
    Jan 31, 2022
    0
    Juego Mediocre, No solo son los malos graficas y su mal diseño artístico, es un juego hecho sin amor
  2. Jwulen69
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    El mejor juego de la puta historia, si no me crees voy y me cojo a tu puta madre
  3. Macc1
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    The pokemons are so cute and there are many new things to check out. Love this.
  4. katiekat1389
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    Pokémon Legends: Arceus is everything that sword and shield wished it could be. I said what I said
  5. SSZ
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    This is easily one of the best pokemon games released in years, highly recommend to anyone.
  6. Aaronzamuel
    Jan 31, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Las primeras 4 horas son un tutorial lleno de texto explicándole mecánicas BÁSICAS que cualquier persona aunque tenga problemas motores serios podría descubrir y ejecutar por si mismos.… Expand
  7. eltabaco
    Jan 31, 2022
    1
    Cosas que me gustarían A MI en un Pokemon de nueva generación:
    - Empieza como el Arceus pero nadie te viene a llevar de la mano durante 4h.
    - La nueva pokedex es mucho más interesante pero incluso la llevaría más lejos, me gustaría tener que estudiar a los pokemons de verdad. cosas malas de este pokemon: este juego reduce los frames de animaciones de pokemons a pocos metros para que    Cosas que me gustarían A MI en un Pokemon de nueva generación:
    - Empieza como el Arceus pero nadie te viene a llevar de la mano durante 4h.
    - La nueva pokedex es mucho más interesante pero incluso la llevaría más lejos, me gustaría tener que estudiar a los pokemons de verdad.

    cosas malas de este pokemon: este juego reduce los frames de animaciones de pokemons a pocos metros para que no explote el juego. Que en la charla con la jefa esa el Abra tiene la animación de la cola a la mitad de frames y está a 3m de ti.
    Poco se habla del tutorial de 2 horas que tiene el Pokemon Arceus para cuatro mecánicas que tiene el juego.
    Perder horas volando por el más vacio esperando que un shiny aparezca a los dos metros de distancia de visión es horrible, en comparación a los juegos clasicos me parece muy completo con sus fallos obviamente, el tema de la Pokedex me gusta mucho, siempre hablo de mi gusto personal y no defiendo a gamefreak.    … Expand
  8. Miguelanhe
    Jan 31, 2022
    0
    Es una beta que venden por 60 euros.
    La gente se excusa diciendo que los gráficos no lo son todo y menos en Pokémon, pero esos gráficos no es que sean malos, son una basura. El juego es muy repetitivo, no hay vida en el mundo, los personajes son piedras que no se mueven.
    Lo que digo una beta que venden cómo un buen juego.
  9. frostiii
    Jan 31, 2022
    9
    Story-wise, this has some of the best writing Gamefreak has done since b/w. The characters are fleshed out without the 2000 sun and moon cutscenes every second and plays very smoothly. Gameplay is definitely a hit or miss, you'll either hate it or love it since there are very few battles and most of the gameplay is just battling. This is a solid 9/10, please don't work on DLC for thisStory-wise, this has some of the best writing Gamefreak has done since b/w. The characters are fleshed out without the 2000 sun and moon cutscenes every second and plays very smoothly. Gameplay is definitely a hit or miss, you'll either hate it or love it since there are very few battles and most of the gameplay is just battling. This is a solid 9/10, please don't work on DLC for this Gamefreak and give us some nice graphics patches inside :)… Expand
  10. NakedSamusAran
    Jan 31, 2022
    0
    Huge Pokemon Fan here.

    In my opinion this game is one of the worst Pokemon games of all time.
    I like the fact that they finally tried out something new, but Game Freak has failed.
    The music is lame and boring.
    The graphics are from 2004 (Botw is from 2015 and looks thousand times better).
    The world is empty and very generic, some places are just copy-pasted.
  11. DPV07
    Jan 31, 2022
    9
    Despite the graphical issues (that 90% of 3D pokemon games now have these days, don't kid yourselves), this game is the most pokemon feel ever and most fun I've had since gen 5, which was the last one I actually bothered to buy. This game is easily gonna take many hours for me to beat because I love taking it slowly and filling all tasks I can before progressing the story. It's great forDespite the graphical issues (that 90% of 3D pokemon games now have these days, don't kid yourselves), this game is the most pokemon feel ever and most fun I've had since gen 5, which was the last one I actually bothered to buy. This game is easily gonna take many hours for me to beat because I love taking it slowly and filling all tasks I can before progressing the story. It's great for chilling and just having a good time, plus the music and characters designs are great this time around. Definitely give it a try. If you just care about graphics, go play something on xbox or pc then, nobody cares.… Expand
  12. santcava
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    Es un juego que cambia completamente la mecánica que ha tenido la saga de Pokémon durante décadas siendo un título fresco, entretenido y lleno de lugares para explorar y tomarse el tiempo de ver los detalles a cada zona, el único detalle notable es el apartado gráfico el cual aunque no es muy bueno logra una optimización muy buena teniendo 30 cuadros por segundo estables. Este juego es loEs un juego que cambia completamente la mecánica que ha tenido la saga de Pokémon durante décadas siendo un título fresco, entretenido y lleno de lugares para explorar y tomarse el tiempo de ver los detalles a cada zona, el único detalle notable es el apartado gráfico el cual aunque no es muy bueno logra una optimización muy buena teniendo 30 cuadros por segundo estables. Este juego es lo que necesitaba la saga… Expand
  13. 12weren
    Jan 31, 2022
    8
    gioco molto bello a livello di gameplay e di innovazione ma peccato per il lato tecnico la grafica fa pena ma il gameplay è molto bello
  14. Javsat
    Jan 31, 2022
    9
    I just can’t give it a 10/10 since the graphics are UGLY at times, its not optimized and there’s is more popping in this game than any other I’ve tried. With that out of the way (and also the rather long tutorial) this is a dream come true, the gameplay is very well designed for you to do whatever you like more … investigating/ completing the Pokédex, gather resources, train/ battle, goI just can’t give it a 10/10 since the graphics are UGLY at times, its not optimized and there’s is more popping in this game than any other I’ve tried. With that out of the way (and also the rather long tutorial) this is a dream come true, the gameplay is very well designed for you to do whatever you like more … investigating/ completing the Pokédex, gather resources, train/ battle, go for sub missions or remain attached to the main quest, all magnificently incorporated in a gameplay cycle that it’s gonna consume you. The variety of creatures and their animations are superb, the story is the best we have today (matching with B/W). Pokémon fans will love it, no doubt about it. New comers might have a hard time at the beginning but when the grinds starts y guarantee that it will not stop. Thanks Gamefreak.… Expand
  15. nightcritic
    Jan 31, 2022
    9
    This game is a solid 9. Probably the best pokemon game ever released.
    The graphics are pretty sub-par for 2022 but that stops mattering 20 minutes into the game.
    In my view I haven't had as much fun playing a new release in quite a while.
  16. NobodyJB
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    This game revitalizes the Pokemon formula with tons of new ideas and advances for the franchise. Have not enjoyed a pokemon game this much in a long time, and I've played every generation of pokemon since gen 3. The gameplay loop is engaging and really inscentivises catching as many pokemon as possible. Sidequests are pretty diverse and never feel like copy-pastes of each other. Also everyThis game revitalizes the Pokemon formula with tons of new ideas and advances for the franchise. Have not enjoyed a pokemon game this much in a long time, and I've played every generation of pokemon since gen 3. The gameplay loop is engaging and really inscentivises catching as many pokemon as possible. Sidequests are pretty diverse and never feel like copy-pastes of each other. Also every npc in jubilife village has a name and feels like a real character and I love that.… Expand
  17. Tdahaka
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    This one of the best Pokémon games that have ever been made. The game play is fun the story is one the most Surprising aspects of the game. Don’t listen to the negative review there are lot we can take from this game and what can come in the future. There definitely improvements on the game but I truly love it and have been having playing for days now
  18. sofaspartan
    Jan 31, 2022
    8
    While it’s graphics can leave a lot to be desired, Pokémon Legends: Arceus’s gameplay has been retooled for a much more smooth and engaging experience. Moving away from the traditional rpg format, the game feels more like a modern open-world game akin to Breath of the Wild. I feel that this game represents a significant leap for Pokémon as a whole, drawing us closer to the Pokémon gameWhile it’s graphics can leave a lot to be desired, Pokémon Legends: Arceus’s gameplay has been retooled for a much more smooth and engaging experience. Moving away from the traditional rpg format, the game feels more like a modern open-world game akin to Breath of the Wild. I feel that this game represents a significant leap for Pokémon as a whole, drawing us closer to the Pokémon game that we’ve always dreamed of. The game is not without its graphical issues, however they aren’t significant enough to hamper the gameplay. Overall I would certainly recommend this game to those looking for an open-world Pokémon experience.

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

    Things I Don’t Like:
    • Unfinished feeling to the graphics with low quality textures and aggressive pop-in,
    • Star progression can feel like a grind at times    … Expand
  19. Escueroi
    Jan 31, 2022
    4
    La verdad la idea es buena, el cambio es algo que rescatar en la jugabilidad para tener en cuenta en futuras entregas, no obstante carece de mucho apartado gráfico, visual, se nota que fue hecho con cero cariño, en muchos pasajes del juego hay escenarios muy cutre, ni hablar del delineado en los personajes en partes oscuras, es un chiste mal contado. No representa un modelo artístico,La verdad la idea es buena, el cambio es algo que rescatar en la jugabilidad para tener en cuenta en futuras entregas, no obstante carece de mucho apartado gráfico, visual, se nota que fue hecho con cero cariño, en muchos pasajes del juego hay escenarios muy cutre, ni hablar del delineado en los personajes en partes oscuras, es un chiste mal contado. No representa un modelo artístico, representa la mediocridad de las desarrolladores para hacer un juego que no tuvo el suficiente tiempo de desarrollo para salir en condiciones decentes. La historia pues.... Cómo siempre deja mucho que desear. Y la cantidad de texto que tiene el juego es una completa locura, tanto que llega a aburrir… Expand
  20. Andresfrq
    Jan 31, 2022
    9
    PLA es el juego que la franquicia necesitaba hace más de una década. Es un experiencia totalmente diferente que no deja de sorprenderme a cada momento. El apartado gráfico sufre pero no lo suficiente como para dañar la nueva forma de vivir Pokémon. Un excelente primer paso para el futuro de los "monstruos de bolsillo."
  21. SweetKairi
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    One of the best games and one of the best Pokémon, a serious candidate for best RPG at The Game Awards.
  22. GoldenBoy64
    Jan 29, 2022
    9
    If you put aside your feelings on the obvious graphical issues it has, the game-play loop and mechanics feel legitimately great! This is GF's first go ahead at something this big and the mechanics were nailed down. Now they gotta start working on doing a modern time-line Pokemon game with gyms and frontier but with these kinds of open world environments and smooth out the graphics. I spentIf you put aside your feelings on the obvious graphical issues it has, the game-play loop and mechanics feel legitimately great! This is GF's first go ahead at something this big and the mechanics were nailed down. Now they gotta start working on doing a modern time-line Pokemon game with gyms and frontier but with these kinds of open world environments and smooth out the graphics. I spent hours getting lost and trying to discover different areas with different Pokemon and different ways to encounter and approach them.… Expand
  23. basilisco
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    Good job!

    I am enjoying this game a lot. This is the way Game Freak have to take. Maybe the graphics are not the best but the rest is so fun and enjoyable. Sincerely I love it.
  24. Franri
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    The evolution the franchise needed. Hope the next game follows the same path as this one.
  25. Dazan
    Jan 31, 2022
    9
    Everything said about the graphics is true, but if you enjoy pokemon you are going to love this game and spend hundreds of hours.
  26. Dond91
    Jan 31, 2022
    9
    Fantastic game! Honestly the entirety of the game is probably an 8.5 if only because some mechanics are janky and the graphics could be much better, BUT I'm so happy about the direction Pokemon is going with this so I'm rounding up instead of down. Make more like this please!!!
  27. jdhende5
    Jan 31, 2022
    9
    This is way forward for future Pokemon games. No other Pokemon game has given me the sense of wonder and excitement that PLA has. This is the closest Pokemon has ever come to being a dream game. This is the first time I felt like I was fully immersed in a Pokemon world. There is so much attention to detail and the Battle Animations have finally got reached respectable quality. The game isThis is way forward for future Pokemon games. No other Pokemon game has given me the sense of wonder and excitement that PLA has. This is the closest Pokemon has ever come to being a dream game. This is the first time I felt like I was fully immersed in a Pokemon world. There is so much attention to detail and the Battle Animations have finally got reached respectable quality. The game is rough around the edges and has the smallest lineup of Pokemon moves, but without a doubt this game should be a benchmark for all future Pokemon main series titles.… Expand
  28. Austinhunter406
    Jan 31, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Plays like a over price mobile game, not very many pokemon and less battles. Even Sword and shield is better all they did was recycle old pokemon into a game we're ur supposed to research them like there something new. The game is significantly shorter then any of the other pokemon games.… Expand
  29. Nikoflecha98
    Jan 31, 2022
    3
    This game looks like a beta. It is not finished. The technical section is a disaster, it has bugs, it is very flat and the textures are not attractive at all.

    For all the money and support the company receives, it's a game made with very little desire. The new mechanics aren't much, and the combat lacks any appeal. We need the company to get its act together or this saga will go to    This game looks like a beta. It is not finished. The technical section is a disaster, it has bugs, it is very flat and the textures are not attractive at all.

    For all the money and support the company receives, it's a game made with very little desire. The new mechanics aren't much, and the combat lacks any appeal.

    We need the company to get its act together or this saga will go to waste. Very disappointed.    … Expand
  30. Aranashi
    Jan 31, 2022
    9
    Soplo de aire fresco para esta saga, menuda sorpresa a nivel jugable. Es lo que todo fan de Pokemon desearía jugar. Los gráficos son mediocres, por eso no le puedo dar un diez. Pero en lo que respecta a agilidad y mecánicas jugables de atrapar pokemon y combatir me parece la dirección correcta en la saga. De hecho, si la siguiente generación no incluye esta jugabilidad me parecerá un granSoplo de aire fresco para esta saga, menuda sorpresa a nivel jugable. Es lo que todo fan de Pokemon desearía jugar. Los gráficos son mediocres, por eso no le puedo dar un diez. Pero en lo que respecta a agilidad y mecánicas jugables de atrapar pokemon y combatir me parece la dirección correcta en la saga. De hecho, si la siguiente generación no incluye esta jugabilidad me parecerá un gran error y que retrocede la saga. Espero que el mundo abierto, la exploración, la captura y los combates sin transiciones y ágiles vengan para quedarse para siempre. El estilo de combate prefiero el original en la saga original, en esta saga Leyendas está bien eso de “estilo rápido” y “estilo fuerte. La banda sonora también cumple sobradamente. La historia podría ser algo más madura, aunque me parece el camino correcto, muchísimo mejor que la historia de Espada y Escudo. Animo a todo fan y no fan a probarlo. En resumen, por favor Game Freak sigue así.… 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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