Pokemon Legends: Arceus

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  1. ducnam2005
    Feb 7, 2022
    9
    Awesome game with brand new gameplay improvement and great sound although the graphic is still not good. Hope it will monimated for GOTY award of TGA 2022.
  2. IHBaller
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    Great game. Love the interactions with the pokemon in the overworld!!! The developers really worked to make them come to life!
  3. FestiveBoi
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    This is easily one of the best Pokemon games since Pokemon Black and White era.

    It's a breath of fresh air for the Pokemon series, and having the ability to be able to roam around to catch new Pokemon, experience new little details that were added to the game. The tutorial, whilst a little too long for my liking, still teaches you all the ropes of the game, and once you get over that,    This is easily one of the best Pokemon games since Pokemon Black and White era.

    It's a breath of fresh air for the Pokemon series, and having the ability to be able to roam around to catch new Pokemon, experience new little details that were added to the game. The tutorial, whilst a little too long for my liking, still teaches you all the ropes of the game, and once you get over that, it's no longer the hand-holding game that has been the previous games.

    Being able to ignore the main story for hours on end, just so you can explore and experience new areas, Pokemon and witness them with sentience is something else that is amazing.

    The battle system has been reworked, and it will take a little bit to get used to. However, once you get the ropes of the battle system, along with Strong and Agile style moves, lots of great strategies can be born. And, once you master the battle system, it will be extremely fun to play around with, using moves that you might've not before, and using strategies that you would have never even thought of.

    The dark theme of the game overall, with death, mauling, and having the fear of Pokemon struck into your heart when they attack you in the wild, and you must run away, and fear for your life as they chase you down. It's a step toward something great. Pokemon aren't just creatures that will do a trainers bidding, they were once wild, untamed and it shows in this era of Pokemon that they possessed a true threat to humankind.

    The graphics are a little off... but who plays Pokemon for the graphics? It's all about the creatures, and catching them all, which is desperately needed in this game to actually complete it.

    Overall, Pokemon Legends Arceus is a very fun, and addicting game. The music in the background as you explore is something that can easily be enjoyed. The gameplay loop is incredibily enjoyable for those that are completionists, and want to 100% complete a game. It certainly is a step in the right direction for the Pokemon company, and this is a great, solid baseline for future games.    … Expand
  4. Lunarchaos
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    This is the best new way to play a Pokémon game. It’s not for little kids anymore, and the content is solid. Needs some more Ui enhancements and more Pokémon, but all in all a perfect game
  5. Bazzarillo
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    I could not bear to play a Pokémon game since X&Y.

    The games were just endless tutorial-hells with childish storylines that did not challenge me any form whatsoever. But this, this is finally a dream come true. Roaming through ancient "japan" with my Pokémons, battling through somewhat challenging fights and feeling like a trainer / explorer rather than a kindergardener on a killing spree    I could not bear to play a Pokémon game since X&Y.

    The games were just endless tutorial-hells with childish storylines that did not challenge me any form whatsoever. But this, this is finally a dream come true. Roaming through ancient "japan" with my Pokémons, battling through somewhat challenging fights and feeling like a trainer / explorer rather than a kindergardener on a killing spree is just so much fun. I love every aspect of it, even (or exactly because) if it's not fully polished.    … Expand
  6. Moondrala
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    This is the type of Pokemon game we've been waiting for for decades. I love the open world and getting to see and interact with Pokemon in such a fluid way. I love that the Pokedex goes beyond "Obtain X" to complete, but includes much more than just catching one Pokemon and It's satisfying to complete tasks and to explore.

    Is the game percect? Definitely not, but it is absolutely a    This is the type of Pokemon game we've been waiting for for decades. I love the open world and getting to see and interact with Pokemon in such a fluid way. I love that the Pokedex goes beyond "Obtain X" to complete, but includes much more than just catching one Pokemon and It's satisfying to complete tasks and to explore.

    Is the game percect? Definitely not, but it is absolutely a step in the right direction and I hope the Pokemon crew take this success and runs with it. Please continue to build & improve upon this type of open world game and don't let it be a one-off; with a little more artistic polish and in depth story, it would be an amazing game.    … Expand
  7. ArcusNite
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    Es el toque de inovación que le hacía falta a la franquicia en su propia evolución, gráficamente podrá no ser una excelencia pero su arte, conceptos y detalles sumado a su dinámica fresca de jugabilidad, hacen que no quieras dejar de jugarlo al sentirte inmerso, lo que cómo fans esperábamos ver algún día se está viendo realizado.
  8. Jderraugh
    Feb 2, 2022
    8
    I'm 30 hours in and it's amazing.

    The first 2 hours were a pain in the ass and I feel like they guide the player so much, it's infuriating. I'd prefer it if the game let you learn a lot more by yourself. The mechanics aren't complicated at all so there's no need to explain everything like it's the first time I'm playing a video game in my life. The combat system is fluid and you can    I'm 30 hours in and it's amazing.

    The first 2 hours were a pain in the ass and I feel like they guide the player so much, it's infuriating. I'd prefer it if the game let you learn a lot more by yourself. The mechanics aren't complicated at all so there's no need to explain everything like it's the first time I'm playing a video game in my life.

    The combat system is fluid and you can enter a fight beat a pokemon and then start doing something else right after. The only compaint would be that it's lacking a bit. You can't summon more than one pokemon at the time, but you can fight against four. If there was a way to summon more pokemon at the time or if the attacks could hit multiple targets it would be better. Something interesting is the fact that you don't have to fight a pokemon every 5 seconds. If you prefer to, you can almost play the entier game by just catching pokemons and gathering ressources.

    I'd really like to have a sequel with better graphics and polished mechanics. That's pretty much all it needs to be rated 10/10    … Expand
  9. ribeye2065
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    For everyone complaining about the visuals and graphics apparently don't remember that this game is coming at one of the most critically low points for Pokemon Co and Gamefreak.
    If the game is too graphical and has no substance, they are torn for laziness in gameplay. If the game has tons of content, but no graphics - they are torn for laziness in graphical fidelity.
    This game's    For everyone complaining about the visuals and graphics apparently don't remember that this game is coming at one of the most critically low points for Pokemon Co and Gamefreak.
    If the game is too graphical and has no substance, they are torn for laziness in gameplay. If the game has tons of content, but no graphics - they are torn for laziness in graphical fidelity.

    This game's graphics are - enough - to make this a highly successful look into what could become another mainline adventure game in the series.
    If you take the core component out of the game, the Pokemon, this is still a very well upheld adventure game in its own right.

    This game has so many FIRSTS for the series, it's unreal.

    This is the first Pokemon game where I feel like bringing the whole concept of Pokemon - GOTTA CATCH EM ALL - really is the idea that drives this game forward. This is the first game where I feel that Pokemon are actually magical, beautiful, and dangerous creatures. "Never run into the tall grass without a Pokemon to defend you" - the mantra that is hounded at the intro of EVERY SINGLE GAME TO THIS POINT is actually felt. Being chased by a LIGHTNING CAT would be absolutely terrifying if you were alone. This game makes you actually feel like you are one of the first people to tame a wild, weird, and wonderful world filled realistically with Pokemon.

    In short - Pokemon never has, and never will be, the pinnacle of graphical innovation - what this game does and shows is that you can have a whole lot of fun with being a lean, mean, Pokeball and food throwing machine - with enough world and graphics to satisfy the itch for a long time to come.    … Expand
  10. NoahPKR
    Feb 2, 2022
    8
    I’ll start with the bad. While the gameplay has evolved, the methods of story delivery have not changed a bit since the days of the DS - lots of reading and one big climactic fully rendered cut scene. In this fully expansive 3D world, 85% of the story is still dull cutscenes with text box after text box and no voice acting. While this isn’t inherently bad, nothing interesting is providedI’ll start with the bad. While the gameplay has evolved, the methods of story delivery have not changed a bit since the days of the DS - lots of reading and one big climactic fully rendered cut scene. In this fully expansive 3D world, 85% of the story is still dull cutscenes with text box after text box and no voice acting. While this isn’t inherently bad, nothing interesting is provided to keep your attention. The animation and rigging is downright lazy at times and the human character expressions / movement are uncanny despite their brilliant designs. Every time you interact with a human, it shatters the immersion as they play back the same 3 basic movements. The story itself is decent but is hidden behind layers of “telling instead of showing”, ie black screens and sounds to imply something is happening. I find myself just pressing the B button in rapid succession to get back to the actual fun parts. The graphics are the next gripe. It genuinely looks like a Wii game or older and it doesn’t seem that Gamefreak developers had the time to truly optimize this game for the system it’s on. My girlfriend who doesn’t play video games at all commented that it “looks like an old game” the first time she saw me play it. Optimizing takes time, so it seems they just dialed down the graphics to focus on other more important things. While the game looks great sometimes and the 3D models are beautifully designed, the graphics cannot be overlooked. Ugly textures, objects randomly clipping through each other, character details like hair are flat and lifeless, hovering 6 inches above the ground in some areas, you get it. Now, here’s where the game get literally everything else right. My first Pokémon game was Pokémon Diamond, and this is the most fun I’ve had playing a Pokémon game since then. The core gameplay is downright addicting, as the act of sneaking up on Pokémon, learning their behavior, stunning them with items, choosing when to battle is just… chefs kiss. It really feels like you’re in the world of Pokémon, running around just catching the little guys like you always wanted to as a kid. The wild battles are high stakes a lot of the time, as it only takes one alpha Pokémon to knock out your whole team. I found myself feeling genuine terror the first time I saw that alpha Rapidash, something that is MORE than welcome in a Pokémon game. In this regard, it’s everything you could want until that pesky story gets in the way. It’s easy to spend hours upon hours just filling out research tasks. It’s a huge JUMP in the right direction for Pokémon, as the old battle mechanics ran their course over a decade ago.

    It’s also exceedingly clear that this game is Gamefreak’s love letter to sinnoh, from the music, placement of landmarks and overall design of the wild areas. It’s really fun to feel like you’re exploring the past version of the region you explored as a kid. The moment you realize you’re in Eterna Forest or one of the legendary lakes, with the music to boot, is second to none. You won’t enjoy this game nearly as much if you don’t have the nostalgic ties to Sinnoh. Overall, while this game definitely drops the ball in a lot of areas, it picks it up and runs with it in so many others. I’ve had hours upon hours of genuinely bewildering experiences playing this game, just by running around and catching Pokémon the way The Lor-Arceus intended. The gameplay is second to none, and it’s a shame that Gamefreak didn’t get the proper time to see this game all of the way through.    … Expand
  11. Zobbes
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    A massive improvement and filled with quality of life features that make the game much quicker to pick up and enjoy.

    It has graphical glitches, nothing too game breaking, and while the graphics are rather passable, the gameplay and complete push for effort makes this game a very enjoyable experience. Recommend for the Pokémon fan who felt burned by Sword and Shield.
  12. BrettFoot
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    What you imagine pokemon should be like if you watched the show its an amazing game with so much to catch and it makes you really want to catch them all .
  13. Rokech
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A refreshing and unique Pokémon game. Great mechanics, story and for the first time you want to complete the Pokedex. Has a certain level of complexity and would be great that they add Battles with friends.
    Best Pokémon game in my opinion.    … Expand
  14. Sycophantic
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    Love this game! So many QoL features added. The more mature tone of the story. The tangible danger of the world. Gathering/crafting. Very curious what this game means for the future of the franchise. I'm very hopeful though.
  15. Nekal
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    Muy por encima de mis expectativas, divertido y dinámico , una forma muy refrescante de jugar Pokémon .
  16. RayulFrank
    Feb 2, 2022
    8
    One of the best Pokémon games I've ever played, of course it has its flaws like graphics, pop in and empty places but it was still very enjoyable and I appreciate that The Pokémon Company took a risk and I can say it was worth it!
  17. Ke_sparda
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    A fantastic game. The future of the franchise, never before a Pokémon world has been so alive, neither in the mediocre anime adaptation. The graphics without doubt can grow exponentially in next chapter, and could step from a incredible game to a proper masterpiece. A great hope for the future.
  18. Fabianlt25
    Feb 2, 2022
    8
    Alexelcapo se que tengo problemas cerebrales, pero a mi me ha gustado el juego.
  19. Nakukibo
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    Legends Arceus is EASILY the most fun I’ve had with a Pokémon game in a very long time. This is the game that makes me optimistic for the future of Pokémon.
  20. LegendaryNova
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    This is what long term Pokémon fans have been waiting for. To me, it’s hard to rate the game solely by its performance or quality. It’s more about the innovation and the effort, and what this will mean for the future of the franchise. The game on its own isn’t perfect, but I believe it’s everything it needed to be.
  21. FuryTornado
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    Besides graphics and slow start everything else is great! Haven't played a game without realising 5h gone by for a while now, love the game loop.
  22. Nab21
    Feb 3, 2022
    8
    Great new direction for the franchise, fantastic world building and lore expansion and fresh battle mechanics all make it the best pokemon game in over a decade. Let down by the graphics and somewhat grindy aspects.
  23. BirdPs4
    Feb 5, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. All four of the bosses were great. The way you catch pokemon is amazing in every way. Awesome game.… Expand
  24. Dant00ine
    Feb 6, 2022
    5
    Really let down by the gaming community’s inability to give objective reviews.

    I was excited about this game from the moment I heard about it a year ago. I really wanted to like it, but as I watched it go through development I saw red flag after red flag. The game seems to suffer from lazy open-world design syndrome; where the illusion of endless opportunity boils down to reveal a game    Really let down by the gaming community’s inability to give objective reviews.

    I was excited about this game from the moment I heard about it a year ago. I really wanted to like it, but as I watched it go through development I saw red flag after red flag.

    The game seems to suffer from lazy open-world design syndrome; where the illusion of endless opportunity boils down to reveal a game void of meaningful content with redundant and scarce gameplay loops.

    Seeing the Pokémon in the overworld, having more control over the trainer and their poke-balls, these are great ideas that get people excited. But think about how much is missing; look at the legendary open world games like TES, GTA, and BotW. These games have their base gameplay loops (slinging swords and sorcery, stealing cars) but they come together to support epic overarching stories: guilds, colorful characters, impactful decisions.

    I had a lot of fun with Pokémon let’s go, and a lot of people complained about that. I think both the games suffer from a lot of the same problems. Hasty development, lazy and uninspired UI, technical issues we didn’t see in their predecessors. But where are the negative reviews for legends? I wanted to like Arceus, but this game clearly didn’t get the budget it would have taken to properly pull off this really great idea. Imagine: guild plotlines like from TES, but you’re working your way up through gyms, saving Pokémon as a ranger, or refining your Pokémon as a breeder. Imagine colorful characters sending you on meaningful adventures and becoming your companions! But no, we get a super boiled down game that feels like one or two years of development work from the B-team.

    Come on gaming community… tell me with a straight face this is Pokémon breath of the wild… that’s just insulting to the team who put together the masterpiece that is botw. It’s like saying a Honda with a spoiler is the Japanese Ferrari… smh

    That being said, I’m optimistic for this franchise going forward. The massively positive response this game has seen (despite its, to me at least, obvious shortcomings) should tip off the game makers that the community is hungry for the types of gameplay that Arceus displayed. I’d maybe pay $30 for this game, but $60? No way.    … Expand
  25. WHaines
    Feb 6, 2022
    9
    Pokémon Legends: Arceus is about 8/10 of the way to being a perfect Pokémon game. It's certainly not the most amazing game to look at. But the gameplay is fun enough to make up for the lack of graphical fidelity.
    It's a great addition to the franchise and I hope they continue to build on this concept.
  26. Stockdalius
    Feb 6, 2022
    9
    Only thing keeping it from a 10 is graphics. Still do not understand how some things made into final cut (Pokemon just going up a tree randomly, the outline of your character during some backgrounds, distance renderings, etc). HOWEVER this is the most fun I have had with a pokemon game in years. BDSP shouldve been this. Great story and characters. I do not see how we go bacto tradutionalOnly thing keeping it from a 10 is graphics. Still do not understand how some things made into final cut (Pokemon just going up a tree randomly, the outline of your character during some backgrounds, distance renderings, etc). HOWEVER this is the most fun I have had with a pokemon game in years. BDSP shouldve been this. Great story and characters. I do not see how we go bacto tradutional pokemon games after this. Gen 9 and BW remakes have a high bar to pass. I do hope GF gets outside help with graphics.… Expand
  27. PatrizioItaly
    Feb 7, 2022
    7
    I've completed the 100% of the game last night. I'll always recommend this game to the franchise's fans but not without many criticisms.
    This game changes the game play completely with many long awaited new mechanics that we can only hope will stay in the future games. It's still a major improvement from the past games especially the recent BDSP remakes.
    Unfortunately the technical    I've completed the 100% of the game last night. I'll always recommend this game to the franchise's fans but not without many criticisms.
    This game changes the game play completely with many long awaited new mechanics that we can only hope will stay in the future games. It's still a major improvement from the past games especially the recent BDSP remakes.
    Unfortunately the technical aspects of this title are lacking and may lower the enjoyment of this experience by a lot.
    It's sad to know that your avatar is exploring a forest just because of its name appearing on the top corner and not by the visual environment. It's unsatisfying having many places very similar to one another inside the same map. The art direction is great as always but the immersion is ruined by its lacking.
    We knew of this lacking by the trailer but I would have still granted an 8 out of this game if not for another very disturbing aspect. The writing in this game is a new low. Pokémon had always had childish writing but in this instance every other dialog contradicts the one before. We are in a time where pokémon are feared but 50% of the village population is from a well established region where they already have pokéride, HM and are living peacefully with the pokémon. We are told that no one knows how to capture pokémon then they explain to us how to do so. They told us we are the greater battler but we have a teacher for that way more skilled than us. We are told that all the pokémon are fearsome then we are shown other character knowing that there are many species that are very peaceful toward them and easy to catch or to live with.
    I know this game is mostly for children but I would love to have a game not contradicting itself so often.
    The combat mechanics are an improvement but they need some fixing especially while battling other trainers. If you build, like me, a slow team it might occur that when one member is KO the next one entering will have to wait 2/3 moves from the opponent resulting in another KO without being able to do anything. In late game I had to rethink my team because one trainer attacked 13 times in a row demolishing my team. This is not a rise in the difficulty but some design flaw since I might want to play with my favorite pokémon without having such a disadvantage and all slower pokémon fill penalized.
    Over all the game is a good one and the game play loop in enjoyable. If they keep working on their optimizations skills and fix up the few problem this game could be a new starting point for the brand,    … Expand
  28. Palischkapio
    Feb 8, 2022
    9
    PALI_CRITIC: 92/100

    List of my favourite games: #5

    Best Pokemon game of all time!
  29. IshrakRahman
    Feb 8, 2022
    10
    Pokemon Legends Arceus was something to get hyped of right from the start when they teased it. The Massive Openworld makes this game really interesting to discover More and MORE!!! With the ability to control the camera angle was great from Sword and Shield's wild area but in this game, we are free to use this feature everywhere. As well as the battles and while talking to NPCs in somePokemon Legends Arceus was something to get hyped of right from the start when they teased it. The Massive Openworld makes this game really interesting to discover More and MORE!!! With the ability to control the camera angle was great from Sword and Shield's wild area but in this game, we are free to use this feature everywhere. As well as the battles and while talking to NPCs in some case. I really enjoy playing this game and spending hours and hours in it catching'em all. Really appriciate their effort in this game. I am now looking forward to GameFreak's next project.… Expand
  30. baelrog
    Apr 1, 2022
    0
    This game is absolute trash. Nintendo proves once again how much they try to provide bare minimum experience and then over charge because of the brand name. This game is visceral garbage on every level. The fights are boring, the story is lame, but worst off is the utter and complete waste of time. I swear the game changes spawn rates of certain Pokémon to waste your time. Over 3 hoursThis game is absolute trash. Nintendo proves once again how much they try to provide bare minimum experience and then over charge because of the brand name. This game is visceral garbage on every level. The fights are boring, the story is lame, but worst off is the utter and complete waste of time. I swear the game changes spawn rates of certain Pokémon to waste your time. Over 3 hours looking for one that’s supposed to be in a specific area and nothing. Do not buy this game, it’s trash. If anyone wants a free copy just pay for shipping, I’m never playing this POS game again.… Expand
  31. SamirMrtnz
    Feb 6, 2022
    0
    Un juego decepcionante, apartado gráfico de risa, jugabilidad la misma por turnos pero al menos ahora es un "mundo abierto", tiene excesivos diálogos que las primeras horas de juego te la pasas más hablando que explorando ese mundo abierto, y aunque la historia nunca a sido el fuerte de pokemón es increíble que hagan algo tan malo; creo que todos tenemos en mente el pokemón perfecto, yUn juego decepcionante, apartado gráfico de risa, jugabilidad la misma por turnos pero al menos ahora es un "mundo abierto", tiene excesivos diálogos que las primeras horas de juego te la pasas más hablando que explorando ese mundo abierto, y aunque la historia nunca a sido el fuerte de pokemón es increíble que hagan algo tan malo; creo que todos tenemos en mente el pokemón perfecto, y este juego quiso hacer eso, pero el resultado a quedado horroroso, por favor Gamefreak ponle ganas… Expand
  32. Kadanka
    Feb 7, 2022
    5
    Game was really fun at first, due to novelty. Got really boring really fast. I am struggling to stay awake most of the time. The story is very bad, don’t let others tell you otherwise, it’s backwashed horses semen. Just bottom of the gutter story. Items are annoying, item storage even more so. Only hope I have for this is that there are more than 3 zones and hopefully some free patches. IfGame was really fun at first, due to novelty. Got really boring really fast. I am struggling to stay awake most of the time. The story is very bad, don’t let others tell you otherwise, it’s backwashed horses semen. Just bottom of the gutter story. Items are annoying, item storage even more so. Only hope I have for this is that there are more than 3 zones and hopefully some free patches. If I could go back in time, I wouldn’t have bought this. This Pokémon game was my last one, I just don’t think Pokémon is for me anymore.… Expand
  33. GreenMenace
    Feb 3, 2022
    9
    Did Pokemon give us a story where the point wasn’t to become the best battler? Did Pokemon aim to make a game that pleases all ages? Did Pokemon revamp the battle system to take a different spin? And did they incorporate “boss” fights?

    The answer to all of these questions is a resounding yes. I wasn’t in love with the game at the start because my expectations were low and the story is    Did Pokemon give us a story where the point wasn’t to become the best battler? Did Pokemon aim to make a game that pleases all ages? Did Pokemon revamp the battle system to take a different spin? And did they incorporate “boss” fights?

    The answer to all of these questions is a resounding yes. I wasn’t in love with the game at the start because my expectations were low and the story is straightforward and simple, but while this game won’t earn any awards, it’ll be a hidden gem that I can confidently recommend to any player who has ever had any interest in Pokemon. The game blends Pokemon Snap with a standard Pokemon game, adding strategic elements to catching Pokemon.

    Pros
    Opportunities for strategy
    Wide arsenal of things to do
    Smooth gameplay

    Cons
    The graphics aren’t just below average, it can get in the way
    Late game gets redundant

    When I was playing BOTW, I couldn’t help but wish it were a Pokemon game. I had little interest in sneaking up on monsters to kill them, but the thought of using the environment to catch Pokemon was thrilling. I had no clue that a game like Legends Arceus would come to fruition, or that it’d actually be a lot of fun. There’s always something to do—earn money, complete sidequests, work on the dex, catch new Pokemon, strengthen your Pokemon, collect rare items, and shiny hunt. It cannot be stressed enough that you can switch activities at a whim. That level 39 cherrim my trainer fought for literally 24 in-game hours as I threw every kind of ball in the game at it? I got so annoyed I ran, caught 4 other Pokemon is succession, and switched areas to earn some money. It takes a bit for you to unlock every area, but you can always return to areas you’ve unlocked.

    Strategy-wise, I had the most fun playing this game than any other in a long time when I went to encounter a flock of Ursaring. Each one was ten levels higher than my strongest Pokemon, so I had to try to lure them out one at a time. Problem was, luring them out too far lead to interruptions from other Pokemon like Luxio/Luxray. When I finally managed to isolate one, they could still wipe my team easily so I had to develop a strategy to consistently defeat them. It was an absolute blast, and an unexpected challenge.

    Fifty hours in, and the strategy remains. However, it does get to the point where you’re just chucking balls at everything you see to fill the dex. It minimizes the strategy of the game and eliminates challenge, and that impacts the fun. I love the font, but the graphics really need attention. It’s not just rough around the edges, there’s missed potential. And there should be more ways to interact with the Pokemon you’ve caught. Literally, work on the graphics in every department and you’ve got something really special.
    What makes this entry so exciting is the idea that Pokemon might consider evolving from its roots to something bigger, and in many people’s opinions, including my own, something better. Definitely a game worth reviewing.    … Expand
  34. alexoboe
    Feb 3, 2022
    9
    Es el mejor juego de Pokémon de la última década. El cambio de formato se siente como un aire fresco y renovador para la saga. El habitual jpg basado en gimnasios y liga llegó a su culmen en Pokémon blanco y negro y sus secuelas, y las entregas posteriores solo fueron a peor, culminando en el desastre de Pokémon espada y escudo, y en los "remaster" (porque no remake) de sinnoh. Para elEs el mejor juego de Pokémon de la última década. El cambio de formato se siente como un aire fresco y renovador para la saga. El habitual jpg basado en gimnasios y liga llegó a su culmen en Pokémon blanco y negro y sus secuelas, y las entregas posteriores solo fueron a peor, culminando en el desastre de Pokémon espada y escudo, y en los "remaster" (porque no remake) de sinnoh. Para el futuro, arreglar el apartado gráfico, porque le resta mucho y le posiciona a los ojos del público (comprensiblemente) en una posición muy inferior a la que mereciera con respecto a los títulos lanzados en 2022. Incluso con ese apartado gráfico, Leyendas Pokémon Arceus es fácilmente uno de los mejores Pokémon de la historia, y el mejor Pokémon en Nintendo Switch, eclipsando y dejando en evidencia a las últimas tres generaciones de Pokémon y todos los spin off que las han acompañado. Un digno GOTY y 10 si tuviera un apartado gráfico a la altura de esta saga. Sin embargo, juego indispensable de game freak, que por fin se atreve a salir de su zona de confort, y de una forma bastante acertada. Pokémon ha vuelto, y si sigue por este camino, puede volver con mucha fuerza.… Expand
  35. Kechosz
    Feb 3, 2022
    9
    First of all i don't remember when was the last time I enjoyed a pokemon gsme this much. I am a hardcore pokefan. This would be a 10/10 game if they mixed with the original formula. I miss gym battles, elite four and even trainer battles. I don't mind that it's not fully open world. That could be really overwhelming with a lot of pokemon. And for the last. Come on Gamfreak put some effortFirst of all i don't remember when was the last time I enjoyed a pokemon gsme this much. I am a hardcore pokefan. This would be a 10/10 game if they mixed with the original formula. I miss gym battles, elite four and even trainer battles. I don't mind that it's not fully open world. That could be really overwhelming with a lot of pokemon. And for the last. Come on Gamfreak put some effort in the graphics. The animations were cool. The pokemon are cool. But the terrain is n64.… Expand
  36. SrTeji
    Feb 4, 2022
    5
    No tiene el encanto de los otros pokemon, un mundo tan abierto no le viene bien.
  37. FenFox14
    Feb 3, 2022
    8
    Not prefect, there's some graphical issues and lack of voice acting

    But all around refreshing change for gameplay. Gamefreak made a good Pokémon game since gen 5
  38. Johnnybravo8125
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    The only thing this game could improve on is graphics. This is a huge step forward for pokemon.
  39. enyung
    Feb 4, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An okay game , but GameFreak could do better. The total game content is not so satisfying, it should be more from a Pokémon company.… Expand
  40. FrannyB
    Feb 2, 2022
    6
    Ante el aluvión de críticas con notas bajísimas y de notas con un 10 para compensar o yo que se, voy a intentar hacer un análisis sincero después de habermelo pasado y de tener la pokedex a puntito de completar:

    -Gráficos: de broma, los fps de los pokemon en la distancia se pueden contar con 3 dedos, el renderizado del entorno es ridículo con un popping que hacía tiempo que no veía.    Ante el aluvión de críticas con notas bajísimas y de notas con un 10 para compensar o yo que se, voy a intentar hacer un análisis sincero después de habermelo pasado y de tener la pokedex a puntito de completar:

    -Gráficos: de broma, los fps de los pokemon en la distancia se pueden contar con 3 dedos, el renderizado del entorno es ridículo con un popping que hacía tiempo que no veía. Incluso en ciertas cinemáticas que no están mal, se ven las texturas del entorno y la vuelven cutre. Si hay que poner nota, un 1, porque salen pokemons y la nostalgia me obliga darle algo.

    -Apartado técnico: Meh, saltos que te lanzan volando, algún que otro teleport cuando desciendes laderas, pero en general pocos bugs y los que pasan no han ensuciado la experiencia de juego, aunque se nota que no está pulido.

    -Sonido: la nota objetiva seria un 5, cumple la banda sonora, sin ser especialmente épica en ningun momento, si que incluyen rolias clasicas en la franquicia que gustan. Los dialogos son a base de cuadros de ttextto, sin ningún ssonido de soportte, ni cuando hablan los pokemons, que no se que les costaría poner el audio del "PIKAA "cuando abre la boca el pikachu y no tener que leerlo, es ridículo. Ahora, puedes tocar el principio del himno de Andalucía con la flauta, 10/10 en sonido.

    -Ambientación: Not bad cuando te haces a los gáficos, si que consigue cierta inmersión y a ratos parece que realmente estás teniendo la experiencia que han publicitado y que los fans pedíamos, no sabría si ponerle entre el 6-7. Aunque si antes eran los entrenadores los que estaban esperando meses en el mismo sitio a que tu pasaras a enfrentarte a ellos, ahora son los pokemons, con spawns fijos, sin movilidad e interacción entre ellos, si eso alguno que duerme y poco más.

    -Jugabilidad: Es muy divertido, las nuevas mecánicas encajan bien y me tienen enganchado aún, creo que es la primera vez que voy a completar la pokedex ya que no me aburro capturando, por lo que para mi es el más divertido hasta la fecha, le pondría un 9.

    -Contenido: No se si hay más postgame del que estoy haciendo, pero si lo que buscas son combates y estrategia, por ahora no es el juego, hay 7 u 8 combates contados en la historia y con la dificultad perfecta para que mi perro los juegue por mi. El número de la pokedex me parece correcto, ya que no abruma, pero se nota mucho el tijeretazo al contenido base para vender el DLC en unos meses, el cual si incluye el pvp y algún modo de combates pve que asciendan en dificultad, muy a mi pesar lo compraré ya que convertiría este pokemon en el mejor que se ha hecho, con todos sus fallos, pero que ahoramismo es sólo historia.

    -Historía: está bien, no es una peli de Tarantino pero consigue que le prestes atención a ratos, aunque los incesantes cuadros de texto rompen el ritmo de juego y desesperan a cualquiera,el tutorial son 3-4 horas de sufrimiento pero después se abre el juego y es muy disfrutable.

    RESUMEN: Si buscas una experiencia parecida a la serie de la infancia, con pokemons por ahí sueltos y un mundo por explorar, es tu juego, si buscas un rpg por turnos como hasta ahora era la franquicia, no te lo recomiendo, ahoramismo es un pokemon snap con algunos combates, pero con la potencialidad de convertirse en el mejor hasta la fecha por los cambios en los ivs, el sistema de ataque y turnos, el cambio a las MT y a la "memoria" y personalidades de los pokemons, que vuelven el competitivo mucho mas accesible (si es que lo instauran). Por lo que para mi sería un 5-6 comparandolo con la competencia, un 7 si miramos de donde viene la franquicia y el cambio que propone, un "must have" para los fans como yo (y me duele), y si con nuevo contenido hay más combates y un competitivo decente, que motive al jugador a algo más que a completar la pokedex, creo que será el mejor juego de la IP hasta la fecha.

    Perdón por el tocho, espero que le sea útil a alguien, me voy a capturar Eevees para evolucionarlos.    … Expand
  41. sulaco426
    Feb 6, 2022
    0
    its bland, ugly and boring as hell. the worst pokemon game in history. it feels like a bad fangame
  42. Cloudywolf
    Feb 9, 2022
    0
    Si este juego lo hace Sony o Microsoft se llevaría un 6 en metacritic, pero como es Nintendo y su nombre es Pokémon....
  43. nezeeqko
    Feb 7, 2022
    0
    Gameplay is more repetitive than previous games, NPC don't even have voice acting making cutscenes and conversations boring (NPC grunts etc), wild Pokemons are just walking mindlessly with no simple routines making the game feels more lifeless (for example in Monster Hunter Stories 1 and 2 you can see monsters sleeping, eating and in Stories 1 some monsters like Velocipreys are going outGameplay is more repetitive than previous games, NPC don't even have voice acting making cutscenes and conversations boring (NPC grunts etc), wild Pokemons are just walking mindlessly with no simple routines making the game feels more lifeless (for example in Monster Hunter Stories 1 and 2 you can see monsters sleeping, eating and in Stories 1 some monsters like Velocipreys are going out hunting preys, and it was a 3DS game).

    Graphics are horrendous. In a game where 90% of the time you were walking out in the world, at least make the world looks decent (it was worse than a 3DS game). Character models are a total downgrade from Sword and Shield, like HOW? Imagine visual artists working in another game trying to make their game looks as pleasing as possible only for Pokemon re-tarts to say they work doesn't matter because "GrApIcHs ArEn'T eVeRyThInG". I don't say that Pokemon need 4K ultra-realistic visuals, all im saying is at least make it looking better than fecking Wii games.

    My biggest offender in this game is the animations. Monster Hunter Stories 2 and SMT V are proof that a monster collecting game can have good animations. Unsurprisingly, Pokemon continue it trends to make sub-par animations that feel robotic and unnatural. Just try compare MHST 2 animations to PLA.

    TLDR: In my offensive opinion, **** game made by **** developers played by nostalgia blinded fans who never play any other game than Pokemon.    … Expand
  44. PHE_AT_SL
    Feb 7, 2022
    1
    Legends Arceus is just incredibly ugly. In addition, so much is not ideally thought through and is boring and repetitive. I just don't know how an "established" company like GameFreak has so little attention to detail. I just miss it in too many places. No.. Without me.
  45. lucagerevini
    Feb 2, 2022
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A livello tecnico credo sia una delle truffe più grosse dai tempi di Cyberpunk. Texture che non si caricano pur essendo ad una qualità infima.
    Frame rate che passa magicamente dai 20 fps ai 5 quando vuole.
    Gameplay ripetitivo, contenuti inesistenti, menù ideati da chi non sa cosa voglia dire fare un menu.
    Ti tiene incollato perché infondo ci si può anche divertire ma non è possibile nel 2022, sulla console che ha fatto girare BOTW ormai anni fa, avere un livello tecnico così infimo.
    Spero si sveglino perché se no siamo messi davvero male…
    Pokemon così non va bene.    … Expand
  46. Cafou
    Feb 3, 2022
    1
    Le jeu est terriblement nul.

    La mécanique de combat est sympa mais ce jeu POKEMON est: sans dresseur à affronter, sans univers à explorer, sans histoire, sans fun, sans arènes, sans fun, sans ville, sans fun. C'est un ramassis de terrain moche le jeu est plus un clicker qu'un rpg a ce stade.
  47. Equiixxx
    Feb 4, 2022
    0
    Imperdonable que pokemon saque un juego con cero esfuerzo. Empresas indies de 3 personas hacen juegos con mas cariño, esfuerzo y detalle que una empresa multibillonaria.
  48. Jinouga
    Feb 4, 2022
    2
    The absolute minimum. A review.

    With Pokemon Legends: Arceus, Gamefreak has created a game, that is on the one hand loved and praised to heavens and on the other hand, objektively critisesed to bare bones. But how is this even possible? Wouldn't a really good game be critisesed only by haters without any foundational and objektive reasoning? Pokemon Legends: Arceus tries to be and is    The absolute minimum. A review.

    With Pokemon Legends: Arceus, Gamefreak has created a game, that is on the one hand loved and praised to heavens and on the other hand, objektively critisesed to bare bones. But how is this even possible? Wouldn't a really good game be critisesed only by haters without any foundational and objektive reasoning?

    Pokemon Legends: Arceus tries to be and is very different from your classic Pokemon game. The changes in gameplay are refreshing and it's clear, that Gamefreak finally pushes Pokemon to new grounds. The gameplay is very different and very pleasing. You can through a Pokeball to a Pokemon and catch it WHILE you are already on your way to a tree with fruits on it. And you trough a ball to the tree and your Pokemon collects the fruits. Then you have different maps where you go to do quests, like in the Monster Hunter games. This concept on it's own is very nice and can be quite adicting.
    The story is also quite interesting. You get to know the beginning of the Sinnoh area, where only settlers exist and cities are yet to build.
    However, this where the negatives come in...

    1. Grafics/Artstyle/Tech: High and grafics are by all means no necessity. But what Gamefreak delivered here, is a disgrace. A punch into the gamers face and eyes. The world is empty, there literally are 3-4 types of different tree designes that where just copy pasted like in a map editor. The textures are muddy, low res, edgy, polygonal. Some designes unironically look like they copied them from an N64 game (trees). Look at the god damn lava! Like they didn't allow the designers, to give it texture and make it look like actual lava and not pumpkin soup.
    60 FPS are also no requirement for a game. But somewhat stable 30 FPS like in breath of the wild, Xenoblade Chronicles games or Monster Hunter Rise should be the expectable. ESPECIALLY from a BILLION Dollar company, that owns the biggest and most successfull franchise of all time. The framerate constantly is below 30 and in some areas the lags are maddening... Breath of the wild on the WiiU was smooth as **** in comparison. It baffles my mind how reviews credit the game to be "technically faultless".

    2. Pokemon and Charcters: From a game, that want's you to explore a world full of animals (Pokemon), that want's you to study them and build the pokedex, you could expect, that they interact with each other or have some kind of behaviour. But no. Nothing. The Pokemon just stand there and go from point A to point B, without a reason. The don't yawn, scratch their ears, scream at ech other, play around, eat grass/fruits/insects, smell etc. There is no Evoli cuddling with another, or Starly building a nest. They are lifeless creatures. They could very well scarecrows that are mechanically moved between point A and B.
    The Characters in this game have like no gestures. The head looks like a robot when the look from one person to another, eyes don't seem to moved at all apart from the eyelids. And in centuries of RPG developement, earning billions and billions of USD, Pokemon has still no voice acting (s if they wouldn't have an Anime where they could borrow actors from. FOR THEIR OWN FRANCHSIE).
    Also... why the hell can't we fly UPWARDS?

    3. Quests and Progression: The quests... repetitive, boring and uninspired. It's like Gamefreak thought of a way to artificially increase the length of the game. They send you from point A to point B to talk to someone, just to be sent back to point A. And this feels like, they want you to spend time with walking around between speechbubbles, because they just haven't thought of enough content.

    All in all, the game is obviously rushed and needed at least a year if not two, to really be worth a full prized AAA game, from probably the most wealthy gaming company in the world. Every other independent devstudio could have done game that looks appealing to the eye, implement animations to pokemon and characters, think of actual quests and a better way to fill the pokedex (kill or catch 25 of this pokemon to get the pokedexentry). This game, didn't even try to be good to make money, because the pokemon company knew from the very beginning, that it will print them millions and millions of lovely, fresh and green USD. They didn't even try to hide tha fact, that they didn't spend much money on the development, with good visuals, like EA does.

    Pokemon Legends: Arceus is the result of a company who only want's our money, because they already have built up their reputation with the first 6 generations of Pokemon games, the anime and merchandise. They know that they only have to do one thing, to be able to make more money with Pokemon TM : The absolute minimum (and even less than that).    … Expand
  49. rawwggplat
    Feb 4, 2022
    4
    Es un juego de Pokémon y tenemos sentimientos encontrados, no puede ser que haya un retroceso gráfico en 2022, que prometieran en un primer momento mundo abierto y lo modificaran a mundo encajonado y lo tosco y poco dinámico que son los controles, da la sensación que aceleraron los procesos y el lanzamiento.

    Es cierto que ha supuesto un cambio, nuevas dinámicas, pero tenían que hacerlo    Es un juego de Pokémon y tenemos sentimientos encontrados, no puede ser que haya un retroceso gráfico en 2022, que prometieran en un primer momento mundo abierto y lo modificaran a mundo encajonado y lo tosco y poco dinámico que son los controles, da la sensación que aceleraron los procesos y el lanzamiento.

    Es cierto que ha supuesto un cambio, nuevas dinámicas, pero tenían que hacerlo tan similar a Monster Hunter y no tratar de ver una fórmula propia? Es un juego que cuando lo terminas o lo revendes o lo dejas en un rincón tomando polvo.    … Expand
  50. Ultra_145
    Feb 4, 2022
    0
    Este juego esta muy mal hecho, hay poping en las texturas, las colisiones estan muy mal hechas, puedes interactuar con una puerta desde la pared de al lado, te lo venden como mundo abierto, pero en realidad es un juego estilo monster hunter, es decir, mapas semi abiertos, son abiertos si, pero no es un mundo abierto, y el juego consiste en atrapar el mismo pokemon mil veces para avanzar enEste juego esta muy mal hecho, hay poping en las texturas, las colisiones estan muy mal hechas, puedes interactuar con una puerta desde la pared de al lado, te lo venden como mundo abierto, pero en realidad es un juego estilo monster hunter, es decir, mapas semi abiertos, son abiertos si, pero no es un mundo abierto, y el juego consiste en atrapar el mismo pokemon mil veces para avanzar en la historia, para mi, la saga perdio toda su magia en las entregas de 3DS.… Expand
  51. Spino
    Feb 3, 2022
    10
    One outstanding experience, that is certain. I absolutely love the direction GameFreak is going for with this whole new installment for the Pokemon series, and it is very refreshing, while being very needed at the same time. Catching Pokemon in this game is more fun than ever, and I'm a fan since the first era with the FireRed/LeafGreen versions. It's way more than a nostalgia trip : it isOne outstanding experience, that is certain. I absolutely love the direction GameFreak is going for with this whole new installment for the Pokemon series, and it is very refreshing, while being very needed at the same time. Catching Pokemon in this game is more fun than ever, and I'm a fan since the first era with the FireRed/LeafGreen versions. It's way more than a nostalgia trip : it is a brand new experience and I sincerely do hope that we will see a bigger sequel to it because the game really deserves one with further gameplay enhancements, maybe a bigger map with more activities. Cheers to all the haters! ;)… Expand
  52. Henriquetn
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    This game is what Pokemon nedeed for the future, PLEASE DO NOT BE A ONE OFF
  53. Cjmc1
    Feb 5, 2022
    6
    Visuals are an improvement but still very bad for a game in 2022. Game play is fun at first but gets very repetitive catching trash pokémon over and over again
  54. LuigiCuau
    Feb 7, 2022
    9
    Simplemente es impresionante, más de 45 horas de juego tengo actualmente y aún no termino todas las misiones secundarias, es verdad que gráficamente le falta razón por la cual no le doy el 10, pero mi problema principal es la historia, yo se que PKM no se distingue por la historia pero al ser un juego llamado "leyendas Arceus" esperaba más pues se debería mejor llamar "leyendas Sinho oSimplemente es impresionante, más de 45 horas de juego tengo actualmente y aún no termino todas las misiones secundarias, es verdad que gráficamente le falta razón por la cual no le doy el 10, pero mi problema principal es la historia, yo se que PKM no se distingue por la historia pero al ser un juego llamado "leyendas Arceus" esperaba más pues se debería mejor llamar "leyendas Sinho o leyendas diamante y perla" pues es casi nula la presencia de Arceus tanto en historia principal como post game, fuera de eso es un juegazo .… Expand
  55. guyza123
    Feb 3, 2022
    6
    Okay, first off, I hate the hand-holding at the start.

    This game is NOT fun, but it is pretty. It is worth the full price, as art, not a game.
  56. gregory_ya
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    This is my first Pokemon game, and I just want to say that it awesome. I never believed that I'd say such a thing. This game made with love to old school pokemon fans and newcomers.
  57. LastHope17
    Feb 5, 2022
    5
    Gets very repetitive and locks the main story behind level grinding. For a game called Pokemon legends it has very little Legendaries. The catching is super fun, but the battling is broken and not as fun as fighting people. It feels abusive to fight wild pokemon.
  58. NuclearPhoenix
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    Compared to the previous entries in the franchise, this is one hell of a game, in a really good way.
  59. ProfessorXyZy
    Feb 3, 2022
    8
    I give this at least a 8. The concept is great. The "openworld" aspects are good. And gameplay is fresh and unusual for a Pokemon game. So showing us how the Pokemon line can outgrow from the Gameboy, DS era is definitely a positive way to go. I would wish for the next Generation to become a full grown open world title with a non linear story many side quests. But Legends Arceus is a goodI give this at least a 8. The concept is great. The "openworld" aspects are good. And gameplay is fresh and unusual for a Pokemon game. So showing us how the Pokemon line can outgrow from the Gameboy, DS era is definitely a positive way to go. I would wish for the next Generation to become a full grown open world title with a non linear story many side quests. But Legends Arceus is a good step to that direction.

    But Gamefreak please ... improve the graphics. The Switch system is not that powerful but can do really more when you look at other games like Zelda or even titles like the Witcher 3.
    But still gameplay wins! So 8 out of 10.    … Expand
  60. Mino_Reviews
    Feb 3, 2022
    9
    Pokemon Legends Arceus is an interesting new take in the Pokemon series. The game is fun, and well paced. The cast of characters are strong and interesting, and the story is satisfactory. Overall, the world feels vibrant, but some parts tend to feel empty or repetitive
  61. DouglasQuilava
    Feb 3, 2022
    9
    Pokemon Legends Arceus is an amazing new direction for this series. and honestly it's a thousand times better than Sword and Shield were in my opinion. sure, i enjoyed Sword, but Legends is amazing. it feels like Pokemon meets Breath of the Wild sort of. that or maybe Pokemon meets Monster hunter Rise with how you go to multiple massive and open areas to explore and hunt things down in.Pokemon Legends Arceus is an amazing new direction for this series. and honestly it's a thousand times better than Sword and Shield were in my opinion. sure, i enjoyed Sword, but Legends is amazing. it feels like Pokemon meets Breath of the Wild sort of. that or maybe Pokemon meets Monster hunter Rise with how you go to multiple massive and open areas to explore and hunt things down in. also, it's just so much fun. graphics look... alright, but they're leagues better than Sword and Shield. the gameplay is solid, and much more like what i was hoping for when I saw the original reveal trailer. I love this game, but it's kinda tough to avoid getting wrecked by high level Alpha pokemon if you wander too far. oh, and i would say at least make save datas for a Pokemon Let's Go game, Sword or Shield, and Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl for some free clothing items and two bonus quests involving mythical pokemon in the postgame. oh, and it's also fantastic that my favorite starter pokemon, Cyndaquil, is a starter in this game, but i digress. just pick up the game for yourself and find out how good it is for yourself!… Expand
  62. bualsman69
    Feb 3, 2022
    9
    This is one of the first times a Pokemon game has captured that wonder I felt playing my first game when I was young. I was astounded at how many risks GameFreak has finally taken, I genuinly hope that this type of pokemon game gets polished more and is a new template for the series moving forward. However the graphics are in fact pretty awful, while usually that doesn't mean anything toThis is one of the first times a Pokemon game has captured that wonder I felt playing my first game when I was young. I was astounded at how many risks GameFreak has finally taken, I genuinly hope that this type of pokemon game gets polished more and is a new template for the series moving forward. However the graphics are in fact pretty awful, while usually that doesn't mean anything to me personally, somehow this game makes me notice more and the pop in is pretty anoying, I don't really understand how games like breath of the wild can be a launch title and look way more amazing due to clever art style tricks to make it run flawlessly on the Switch's limited hardware but I assume that after this game's success there will be more effort put into these aspects of the next Arceus like game. unfortunately the graphics do hold it back a bit but I'd rather have annoying graphic problems and a huge rework of Pokémon than another bland mainline copy-paste Pokémon game.… Expand
  63. Phynster
    Feb 9, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overall for a Pokémon Game the changes they made were exactly what we have been waiting for for years. The issues start once you realize though this is not a Open World Game and technically even less Open World than previous games.

    They straight up stole the World System from Monster Hunter where you have a Central Hub filled with NPCs you can converse with, merchants, and crafting capabilities; of which they didn't really even use recipes they already have(for example only brown apricots are in the game preventing the acquisition of pokeballs such as the Love ball or Premier Ball). and then Exploration Zones, which are just Wild Area's from Sword and Shield, but Larger. The Alpha Pokémon are just permanent weaker versions of Dynamaxing, which is nice but not really anything new, they are supposed to come with special moves but those same moves can just be bought from the move trainer for money.
    Money, never thought a Pokémon game would make money redundant, but I wasted my first 2 Million just buying moves for Pokémon I ended up releasing back into the Wild eventually. Some recipes cost money, and can be costly(upwards of 50,000 so far), but I made 2 Million before I even quelled the first Noble. You don't need to buy pokeballs or potions or their upgraded versions, cause you can just craft them. Bag Space is kind of expensive after awhile but after the first 15 upgrades I've never had an issue with running out of space before needing to go rest and recover pp.

    The game isn't even anywhere close to Open World. The Central Hub is separated by a loading screen between every region, regions of which you can not travel between without going back to the Central Hub, and walking into buildings causes loading screens. That is a Closed World. They have Wild Pokémon spotting's where a group of something specific will spawn in larger numbers, but that only happens to 1 region at a time, and only when you go back to the Central Hub. They also have these things called Time Distortions which summon Evolution Items, stronger Pokémon perfect for level grinding, and coloured plates and star dust which can be crafted together into star pieces. But only 3 or 4 will spawn in a region at a time, afterwards you're forced to go back to the Central Hub again if you want more of these to spawn. Before going back to town, your also forced to turn in all of your currently finished research, which gives you money and xp towards your Star Rank.

    The Star Ranks. What was the purpose of these, I was 7 Star and all Pokémon of all levels would obey my command before I even quelled Kleavor, that's the equivalent of 2 Gym Badges in previous games. Which means by time I actually got into the Mirelands, every one of my Pokémon, which I collect 1 of each one in their Alpha Form and Shiny Forms, were all 1 hitting everything, including the Noble of the Mirelands, the Miss Fortune Sisters, and all the "Trainers"

    Trainers, where are all my trainers at? I've rushed to unlock Braviary and now stopping to actually perfect the Dex, but like where are the trainers at? you fight a handful of Leaders and Wardens of the Diamond and Pearl Clan, and even give out Balls and Pokémon to people to start them out, but the only real trainer encounter is the Miss Fortune Sisters who Ambush you from time to time.

    WHERE IS MY FOLLOWER POKEMON!!! Like seriously, Yellow, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Lets Go, These were some of your best games because of the follower Pokémon, stop removing that feature!

    Combat Evolved? I noticed and love the fact that you went out of your way and removed redundant moves such as Harden, and condensed them into their other more significant abilities like Iron Defense, but where's the Pokémon Combat? This would have been a perfect game to allow us to control our Pokémon during battle and do combat like an RPG instead of turn based. Dodge, Block, Attack, all of that could have easily been done instead of being able to run around during combat as the trainer, kind of redundant there and a little useless for a feature.

    Although yes I did say this was the game we've been waiting for for years, I have to lower my rating because of the fact they keep removing features of their series that actually did very well and attracted people to their game. All-in-all I have spent over 100 hours on the game already and have perfect 115 / 242 available currently. Hopefully with future updates and dlc they can fix some issues and maybe try and actually make an open world game, not just claim it to be one and steal the concept from someone else.    … Expand
  64. Yakuboto
    Feb 3, 2022
    9
    Not a fan of pokemon until now !!
    Game ís amazing ! Love IT all music, gameplay every body should enJoy ^^
  65. Drakosmick
    Feb 3, 2022
    8
    Good job, Game Freak! This game is what Pokémon deserves to be, the new formula that works and delivers (even with minor gameplay flaws and missed opportunities and with the graphics it has). Good customization options, nice plot, really great gameplay loop (I haven’t been this invested in a Pokémon game for the gameplay only since X/Y). Solid 8,5 for me.
  66. Perhood
    Feb 4, 2022
    5
    Ideas buenas pero el apartado artístico deja mucho que desear junto al popping de elementos
  67. Akshayjyoti
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    New gameplay elements are amazing. Good story. Environments and biomes are diverse. Battles and encounters are slightly more difficult than previous games. Only major issue is graphics.
  68. sphyyr
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    This game is awesome. I look forward to Nintendo pushing a new design for Pokémon, and am excited to see the future of Pokémon games based on it.
  69. Kimcho
    Feb 2, 2022
    9
    Most fun pokemon game i've ever played. Gameplay is amazing, adds a lot of features for different playstyles, which are enjoyable by everyone, and give more realistic feels for our creatures. Story and missions are simple but enjoyable even for adult public. Graphics should be given more effort in the future, but given the style of the art, it doesn't look too bad as one would think.Most fun pokemon game i've ever played. Gameplay is amazing, adds a lot of features for different playstyles, which are enjoyable by everyone, and give more realistic feels for our creatures. Story and missions are simple but enjoyable even for adult public. Graphics should be given more effort in the future, but given the style of the art, it doesn't look too bad as one would think.

    Having playing around 60 hours, i highly recommend this.    … Expand
  70. Perrosaurio31
    Feb 2, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best gane of pokemon , The shinyhunt its more easy and The open world y increíble… Expand
  71. PaintedKit
    Feb 3, 2022
    10
    I haven’t had this much fun on Pokémon since the original ruby/sapphire/emerald.
  72. djrar
    Feb 3, 2022
    10
    I don't want to write a big review, but this is one of my favourite games ever. Yeah it doesn't have the best graphics but if ur a pokemon fan u honestly won't care at all its a 10/10 for me I could play it all day. If u just want to play it just to find any flaws then go for it but if you've played it for quite a bit you'll know its a sick game and really enjoyable.
  73. PapaLado
    Feb 3, 2022
    9
    Very fun and enjoyable game.Solid game loop.My only gripe is the blackscreens when a character does something and we just see a black screen with a sound effect .
  74. LorenaZoro
    Feb 3, 2022
    10
    Ein richtig gutes Spiel hervorragend hat nach einer lange Zeit mal wieder richtig Spaß gemacht
  75. eddy12
    Feb 3, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a preview what future pokemon games should look like.
    The Gameplay is great and with the pokedex quest quite entertaining.
    But it is lacking in some basics, for example: no breeding, no abilitys, no special evolution(Mega, ZStones or Dinamax). Though I liked some graphic elements (grassstalks, attacks), the overall graphics are garbage. The diffuculty was unexpected high, I was continuously underleveld and had trouble to travel areas without resting. The trainer battles were to easy (not level dependent), but with abilitys, items this could improve the difficulty. I really hope they continue evolving the series in this direction and maybe even doing this in a bigger scope and with better graphics.    … Expand
  76. bcrawford2045
    Feb 3, 2022
    10
    I absolutely love this game. It’s a fantastic evolution of the series we have been looking for. It encapsulates most things that makes Pokémon special. I call these things the elements of discovery, growth and adventure! Seeing Pokémon fully realised in space makes the experience more seamless, while the flow made by the quality of life changes makes everything so instantaneous! It’sI absolutely love this game. It’s a fantastic evolution of the series we have been looking for. It encapsulates most things that makes Pokémon special. I call these things the elements of discovery, growth and adventure! Seeing Pokémon fully realised in space makes the experience more seamless, while the flow made by the quality of life changes makes everything so instantaneous! It’s absolutely fantastic to see game freak challenge the player and make Pokémon genuinely threatening to both your Pokémon and the player! The gameplay loop flows so well it keeps myself continuing engaged, a testament to its accessibility and gameplay design! This game has its flaws, but it’s easy to overlook when I am more excited about Pokémon than I have been in years to see the possibilities of where the series could go! I would love to see trainer battles and more civilisation realised in future entries. Particularly with battles it would give further reason to strategise in developing your team. Especially with grand scale such as on a tall mountain like the battle with red on Pokémon silver and gold!… Expand
  77. NaheKT
    Feb 3, 2022
    10
    It is absolutely the most beautiful and involving Pokémon game I have played in a lot of time. The change was for good.
  78. Vicfaster
    Feb 3, 2022
    10
    Pokémon hizo algo de lo cual cuando estábamos niños soñamos y lo hicieron posible. Dejemos del lado los gráficos en 4k o no simplemente el juego te envuelve a tal grado que te diviertes como cuando estábamos niños.
    Y Pokémon de eso se trata de divertirse de pasar el rato agusto. De hacer amigos. Y sobre todo de atraparlos a todos
    todos. Gracias Pokémon por este juego!!!!
  79. Sarcedavalos
    Feb 3, 2022
    10
    Realmente el cambio que necesitaba Pokémon, con problemas técnicos y gráficos evidentes, pero sin descuidar la jugabilidad y la emersión que de el título.
    Estoy de verdad muy enviciado a este juegazo y espero que en un futuro la saga aprenda de los errores y aciertos de Legendas Arceus.
  80. ProjectRaxyn
    Feb 3, 2022
    10
    Really enjoying this game. It is quite the unique take on the Pokémon series!
  81. s_saudade
    Feb 3, 2022
    9
    Addicting. 9/10 because of poor graphic and missing voice acting. Dialogues are a lil bit childish but this is pokemon game soo... I thought I will be bored with all that catching stuff nad many tasks in pokedex but it's extremely addicting. The best pokemon game on switch.
  82. Juwan_45
    Feb 3, 2022
    10
    This game is like crack, best pokemon game in years! so much fun! Graphics aren't the best but it really isn't bad in handheld mode and the gameplay makes up for any shortcomings
  83. Irarius
    Feb 5, 2022
    7
    this is a solid 7/10 game
    heres my reasons, bulletpoints and then a short explanation
    first positive - a step forward for the franchise - overworld maps are bigger then expected - 2 /3 pokeball choises are amazing - a bunch of the bossfights are great, - only a few trainer battles, and most of them are decent, you never feel burned out by them. - you barely get annoyed by the rival    this is a solid 7/10 game
    heres my reasons, bulletpoints and then a short explanation
    first positive
    - a step forward for the franchise
    - overworld maps are bigger then expected
    - 2 /3 pokeball choises are amazing
    - a bunch of the bossfights are great,
    - only a few trainer battles, and most of them are decent, you never feel burned out by them.
    - you barely get annoyed by the rival
    - alot of good character designs
    - customization is decent
    - riding feels great and is fluid
    - going through maps is good
    - oppertunities to catch rare mons are there, and they are good
    - you can catch EVERY mon of the game, including special evolutions,
    - trade evolutions have an item now, and thats amazing
    - a few rly good siequests, some of which can permanently alter things and thats amazing
    - sometimes the game looks good
    - new fighting system is interesting
    - SOME sideobjectives that are kinda neat
    - legendary battles are nice

    negatives
    - the game is kinda flat in content
    - maps feel empty with nothing to do in them
    - overworld is filled with overly agressiv pokemon who will get aggrod from insanely far away for
    way too long,
    - maps can feel like hotrooms where everybody wants to kill you, and that rly fast
    - some sidequests are downright ****
    - the wisp thing is interesting, but kinda dumb too, a radar would have been good for this
    - no minimap, and that would have been needed alot
    - riding camera is unacceptable, its horribly bad
    - wild pokemon are insanely unbalanced, my lvl 80 maxed out mon can get murdered in 2 turns
    by a lvl 30 mon... that just cant be a thing
    - wild mons can alot of times attack you twice before you can even do a single thing,
    - pokeballs can bounce off the air, sometimes its simply not possible to gaige if a ball can hit
    - sometimes you cant catch a mon because the catch range is not enough, and thats rly
    inconsistent somehow
    - the story is kinda... wack and i dont rl know wth is going on. in the grand scheme of things what
    is even happening
    - the game is OFTEN ugly, flat and just bad / boring design wise
    this encompasses
    style: its a poor mans breath of the wild
    presentation: its a poor mans breath of the wild
    visuals: washy, colours look flat
    stability : this game is not rly lagging, but anything further away then you can throw a
    pokeball will look like it is lagging out, or loading in half
    - pokemon just stand around, only a hand full of them are actually doing something, ponyta for
    example will try to play with you, but rly most of them want you dead, and there isnt rly
    anything between most of the time, we desperatly needed some defensiv mons that would
    balance it out by helping you or fear away mons - progression is kinda meh, there was definietly a better option here for example pokemon half of the lvl of the mons that will obey you, should not attack you anymore so if you command mons up to lvl 50, mons of 25 or under arent agressiv towards you or give clothes properties like better stealth, or something like that its rly lazy yeah in total ALOT of missed chances, BUT still it was a totaly playable game, and while alot of times being good, the game managed to piss me off BAD when my cam while riding NON STOP got stuck when pokemon would permanently break my stealth out of nowhere when my pokeballs didnt work because i was 1 cm to far away which sucks ALOT of times when a wild mon 30 lvls under m,y own mon ONESHOTS my mon... and THEN i get options for battle... even if i engage them, like wtf bro 5/10 is mediocre = sword and shield 4/10 is less the mediocre = BDSM remakes 6/10 would be an improvement over the last game without anything big 7/10 is when a game improves, but its not fully realized also washy and inprecise controls to earn anything aobe this 8/10 the ideas are realized and also a bit deeper, **** works fine 9/10 the game is outright amazing, and for the time it has been released is up to date which this game 100% IS NOT it looks like crap, runs almost as bad, and features seem rushed 10/10 the game actually pushes forward what it means to be a game of that genre + it works fine and is at its time beyond what others deliver this is not the case, here, the game 100% underdelivers and prol needed another 1-2 years of pure development to be this good so whats could have been done in 1-2 years of more development? cleaning up the game, adding more things to do in the overworlds coop for the maps like they did in bdsm underground or S&S wild area increase stability polish visuals adding a few more behaviors for the very limited pokedex all of this could be possible EASY and would make the game a 10/10 other games manage to accomplish this and pokemon is a billion dollar franchise no excuse in the world can excuse this not being the case this thing sells millions of copies    … Expand
  84. Luitondo
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    It's been a long time since I've picked up a pokemon game. Think alpha sapphire was the last one. I remember picking up pokemon red. And it has come a long way. After playing this game, all I want now is for them to do the remake of the Kanto region. With all the original pokemon.
  85. tuanchuong789
    Feb 9, 2022
    9
    I can say that the game has been really enjoyable so far after 12 hours in game. Not a game that is as breathtaking as Breath of the Wild, but I do think that it could be a steppingstone for the next Pokemon game which might revolutionize its series. Game Freak is on the right track. I give this a 9 for the fun I've had.

    By the way, the graphic is not that bad if you don't compare it to    I can say that the game has been really enjoyable so far after 12 hours in game. Not a game that is as breathtaking as Breath of the Wild, but I do think that it could be a steppingstone for the next Pokemon game which might revolutionize its series. Game Freak is on the right track. I give this a 9 for the fun I've had.

    By the way, the graphic is not that bad if you don't compare it to BOTW, people just had way too high expectations for it like "I expected this to be on the BOTW level, what the hell!!!".    … Expand
  86. 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
  87. Arod4
    Feb 2, 2022
    7
    It’s a fun game but the entire battling aspect of the games is essentially put on the back burner and forgotten. Not nearly enough opportunity to use the team you assemble. Love the new mechanics and open world aspect but the graphics are rather poor
  88. Nooney15
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    Loving it. There’s never a boring moment, there’s tons of stuff to do. The act of throwing the ball at the Pokémon and the target system is a lot of fun. Crafting the things you need (poke balls, potions, etc) was a great idea for this game.
  89. Bellzos
    Feb 3, 2022
    7
    While this is the shakeup that the Pokemon Franchise desperately needed, ultimately it is flawed in its execution. The game play is great, the story not so much. I found myself just getting through the story without caring much about anything or anyone. Catching Pokemon in different and unique ways is fantastic. Strong and Agile style feel like they need more time in the oven. PerformanceWhile this is the shakeup that the Pokemon Franchise desperately needed, ultimately it is flawed in its execution. The game play is great, the story not so much. I found myself just getting through the story without caring much about anything or anyone. Catching Pokemon in different and unique ways is fantastic. Strong and Agile style feel like they need more time in the oven. Performance is unacceptable for a game that looks this poor. The game feels as if it needed more time to reach excellence. I am happy that everyone is enjoying their time on the game though, however I feel it is disingenuous to give this game a 10/10 with glaring issues such as these.… Expand
  90. DeedyLump
    Feb 6, 2022
    7
    The standards for Pokemon games is at an all time low. While Legends Arceus is by no means bad, it continues the trend of a barebones game that feels immediately outdated in a franchise that just doesn't seem to grow. It's a backwards step, maybe a reduction of the formula to set a new foundation for later games, but it's just a bit too late for me. The world isn't an enjoyment toThe standards for Pokemon games is at an all time low. While Legends Arceus is by no means bad, it continues the trend of a barebones game that feels immediately outdated in a franchise that just doesn't seem to grow. It's a backwards step, maybe a reduction of the formula to set a new foundation for later games, but it's just a bit too late for me. The world isn't an enjoyment to traverse. It's hindered by being visually underwhelming, but it just lacks a sense of activity. The pokemon exist only for the player. They don't interact with the world in any meaningful way, they're just collectibles. In the past, this wasn't as big of a problem because creating a team to conquer the league was always your goal; here, the pokemon are the only real goal. Yet, they just linger as mostly aggressive or timid creatures not really displaying much if their nature or showing character. Maybe you're now thinking I expect too much, and yes, I do. I expect a lot from one of the most successful franchises of my lifetime. Considering other titles in the franchise have had features that would be suitable here, but as is the trend with Pokemon games; we lose 3 features and gain 1. And yet, here we are, with one of the most well received games in the franchise in a while. If only, it seems, because the game is just about good enough. Is it a step in the right direction? Absolutely. Is it a good pokemon game? Sure. In a vacuum of just pokemon games it may be one of the best. But I'm of the opinion it should be better. Call it entitled, but having supported the franchise since the first iteration, I do think the fanbase deserves a game of much higher quality. Which now leaves us in the position we're all in; we want to support the good parts of the franchise in hopes we get better versions of that. But the excitement and initial highly positive reaction from just getting something that isn't a disappointment means the quality of this game (which is quite low) is more than enough for a company that just wants to make more money. It's an okay game. It's not bad, but it's not great. And when the honeymoon period wears off, we'll be back to a state of disappointment as we wait for something truly good.… Expand
  91. Jayt491
    Feb 8, 2022
    10
    I’ve played every single Pokémon game for the last 25 years. Pokémon is my favorite franchise of all time, so I’m not one of these trolls on the internet who like to shout extra loud about how bad a Pokémon game is when they aren’t actually fans of the series. You won’t see me waking up extra early and logging online to scream bad opinions to the void about video games that don’t interestI’ve played every single Pokémon game for the last 25 years. Pokémon is my favorite franchise of all time, so I’m not one of these trolls on the internet who like to shout extra loud about how bad a Pokémon game is when they aren’t actually fans of the series. You won’t see me waking up extra early and logging online to scream bad opinions to the void about video games that don’t interest me. I’m not out here critiquing first person shooters cause I have no place doing so.. because I don’t enjoy them. Plain and simple. The people online with the extra harsh criticism of this game are exactly that. Trust me, if you are a real Pokémon fan this game is everything. I’ve never had more fun playing a Pokémon game, ever. (Well I won’t count Gold and Silver, that’s pure nostalgia)

    This game has me so excited for the future of the series. It’s a glimpse into soooo much potential and it’s just such a pure good time. The franchise is notorious for taking very small steps forward at a time. This was a GIANT leap. Game freak have never takin this much of a jump forward and it’s exciting. The story is actually interesting and I find myself really taking my time as to not rush through it. which to be frank, I haven’t found myself super enthralled by a Pokémon games story in a very long time. It’s a breath of fresh air and a fun new way to play. The game isn’t focused on the same aspect we are used to. So you have to remember that the focus is exploring and research, not gym badges and elite 4.. and it’s very good at what it’s intended for. I’m 60 hours in and still only half way through the main story. I have been letting myself get lost and immersed in the world. There is so much to complete that I know it’ll easily take a almost 200 hours to do everything. Going to each new area is always exciting and discovering Pokémon in their habitats never gets old. You’ll find yourself excited to see a Pokémon you’ve seen a million times in other games. They put a lot of time into each Pokémon having their own personalities and animations. They feel more alive than ever. It’s challenging as well. If you’re not prepared before venturing out you can find yourself getting attacked by a gang of Pokémon and blacking out real fast. We’ve never been able to experience such a realistic feel to Pokémon in the wild. It’s amazing. I could go on and on and on. Honestly just buy it.

    And get excited for what’s hopefully just a glimpse into what’s to come for the Pokémon series!!    … Expand
  92. HoliwiUwu
    Jul 26, 2022
    0
    **** game, graphics worse than nintendo 3ds, bored gameplay. Bored characters, bored game.
  93. Rhern26
    Feb 26, 2022
    8
    Loving this game. I’m about 8 and a half hours in. Not going to give any spoilers but the game does get funner and you’re able to travel more and faster as you play. I was really considering trading/selling this game after my first two hours. The reason for an 8 and not a perfect score is simply due to the unnecessary dialogue in the game which gets very annoying as you’re just trying toLoving this game. I’m about 8 and a half hours in. Not going to give any spoilers but the game does get funner and you’re able to travel more and faster as you play. I was really considering trading/selling this game after my first two hours. The reason for an 8 and not a perfect score is simply due to the unnecessary dialogue in the game which gets very annoying as you’re just trying to go out there to explore and catch/level up your Pokémon. I understand it’s part of the story, but they could have limited all the text saving me from mashing the a/b button and skimming through it. I’m not trying to sit there for an hour reading through what the NPC has to say for a certain quest. It would have been better if there was some sort of voice acting which would actually bring interest in the story. Aside from this, game is really fun and rewarding just like older Pokémon games. Love the battling as it adds a bit more strategy now with agile/strong moves. Catching Pokémon is also quite fun and provides some sort of achievement in catching the same Pokémon more than once. Could have been a perfect game. It’s still the best Pokémon game released on the Switch.… Expand
  94. Pookytookybaby
    Feb 11, 2022
    9
    Graphics could be better. Overall though, it's the best foot forward gamefreak has had in a while. Great new mechanics, and the flow of gameplay is incredible.
  95. Onioncreature
    Feb 18, 2022
    6
    Pokemon Legends: Arceus had a great deal of potential leading up to release, but the end product is sadly lacking.

    It's nice to see a major attempt to revitalize the age-old formula that's remained largely unchanged since the Gameboy, but the execution is muddled. Catching Pokemon in real-time feels great, alongside the overhauled battle system, but the content of Arceus is simply too    Pokemon Legends: Arceus had a great deal of potential leading up to release, but the end product is sadly lacking.

    It's nice to see a major attempt to revitalize the age-old formula that's remained largely unchanged since the Gameboy, but the execution is muddled. Catching Pokemon in real-time feels great, alongside the overhauled battle system, but the content of Arceus is simply too repetitive to be enjoyed in the long term. The open world environments are only really fun to explore the first time around. The variety is really lacking, and the Pokedex system requiring multiple captures and interactions with the same creature makes the experience a bit of a slog.

    The style of the game is initially appealing, a game set in the distant past of the Sinnoh region is conceptually very compelling. Unfortunately, Arceus fails to live up to it's premise and it's world and environments tend to be totally without life and character. There's only a single proper town, and there's very little in the way of meaningful interaction here. The graphics are noticeably subpar for an official Nintendo release, with plenty of minor visual bugs to distract you from the experience.

    The story is another letdown, as throughout the game's considerable length nothing of note really happens. It's a very basic set of events, but the game can't help itself from including walls upon walls of text. The characters are really not at all memorable, and only serve basic story functions before being left to the wayside. This is a shame, as many of the characters are really well designed, and several represent the ancestors of characters from Diamond and Pearl, which is a pretty interesting concept; so it's a shame that they feel like such a throwaway element of the experience. Although I was initially quite excited to learn about the world Legends: Arceus takes place in, this enthusiasm quickly fizzled over the game's playtime and the story petered out in a disappointingly obvious and expected way.

    I wish that I could separate the disappointing parts of Arceus from it's promising new gameplay formula, but that's simply not possible. The new gameplay style could be a great new direction for the series, but it's simply too repetitive in this current iteration to be compelling past the first few times you experience it. It's also a major letdown to see how utterly lifeless the world, characters, and story are, as these elements had the potential to be legitimately compelling and explore the world of Sinnoh in exciting new ways. Legends: Arceus is probably worth checking out if you're a fan of the series and want to see a new take on the gameplay formula, but don't expect much more than that.    … Expand
  96. 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.
  97. manufail
    Feb 22, 2022
    7
    Pkmn Legends Arceus (PLA) is a step in the right direction but still shows how Gamefreak (GF) makes minuscule progress in game design. Let me start out with the good. I haven't had FUN playing a Pkmn game in so many years, and finally, a game delivers on the fun. I haven't felt a pkmn game had hope to be considered a good game until now. That being said, I am baffled at why GF made thisPkmn Legends Arceus (PLA) is a step in the right direction but still shows how Gamefreak (GF) makes minuscule progress in game design. Let me start out with the good. I haven't had FUN playing a Pkmn game in so many years, and finally, a game delivers on the fun. I haven't felt a pkmn game had hope to be considered a good game until now. That being said, I am baffled at why GF made this game worse than it needed to be. Fans have been complaining at how long tutorials are and this game's tutorial is a PAIN to play. And yet, for all the new features in the game, the tutorial teaches you none of them really (its essentially just capture a pkmn tutorial). To me that's sort of the story of this game. Fun to play but the game refuses to let you enjoy it. There are SO MANY cutscenes in this game that take you out of the experience. Why you still can't skip them is beyond me. Why I still have to wait for each text scroll before I can continue to the next one makes no sense to me. Honestly, if this game had a skippable tutorial and skippable cutscenes or just none at all - it would be a much more pleasant experience. The sad part about that complaint is that GF has no excuse. Yes the graphics are awful but there's a million excuses I can give for that (no engine, Switch can't handle it, time constraints vs risk of project success, etc.). But the tutorials and cutscene pacing was a conscious choice by GF that could've been avoided. I'm glad this game exists and I'm hoping GF can merge all these changes into a new mainline series of games. As of right now, PLA is a step in the right direction for GF, but unfortunately a super safe dive at change and a continued display of antiquated game design. I would love for GF to continue along this path and not give up but this game is not quite there. Giant leap for a pkmn game but I am tired of giving Pkmn a pass just bc I love the franchise so much.… Expand
  98. Yupiter
    Feb 20, 2022
    6
    Un jeu Pokemon qui apporte des nouvelles mécaniques et une façon de jouer comme on en attendait depuis longtemps. C'est un bonheur de pouvoir se balader dans des zones ouvertes avec la possibilité de rencontrer et chasser les Pokemon à vue. Dommage que la technique de base soit raté... J'espère que Game Freak conservera les points positifs de ce jeu pour ses futurs jeux.

    Mes points    Un jeu Pokemon qui apporte des nouvelles mécaniques et une façon de jouer comme on en attendait depuis longtemps. C'est un bonheur de pouvoir se balader dans des zones ouvertes avec la possibilité de rencontrer et chasser les Pokemon à vue. Dommage que la technique de base soit raté... J'espère que Game Freak conservera les points positifs de ce jeu pour ses futurs jeux.

    Mes points positifs:
    - Un jeu Pokemon en temps réel, tu croises un Pokemon tu peux l'attraper directement ou l'affronter
    - L'univers dans lequel on est plongé, l'humain craint les Pokemon par sa méconnaissance de celui-ci, ce qui rend le jeu plus "sérieux"
    - Une difficulté plus relevée qui accentue le côté Pokemon sauvage et dangereux que le jeu veut véhiculer.
    - De bonnes idées pour améliorer l'ergonomie de jeu, menu agréables, gestion des capacités plus simples, évolution maitrisées, les déplacements en montures , les points d'efforts au lieu des IVs EVs
    - Des zones ouvertes dans lesquelles il est agréable de se balader et y croiser des Pokemon ou autres
    - On peut capturer réellement TOUS les Pokemon disponible sur un seul jeu.
    - Le système de craft
    - Les combats de boss accessibles à tous via les option recommencer depuis le début ou à partir de la jauge actuelle

    Mes points négatifs:
    - La réalisation technique au niveau des graphismes, clipping et le ressenti général est mauvais. J'aime Pokemon mais à certains moment on sort juste de l'immersion du jeu ou on arrive pas à y retourner. Des étudiants en école d'animation 3D peuvent aisément trouver les nombreux défauts sur le jeu.
    - Les quêtes secondaires inintéressantes, aucun intérêt de les faire sauf celles qui améliorer la boutique ou champs de récolte
    - La quête de récolte des 107 flammes de Spiritomb qui prolonge artificiellement la durée de jeu... Quand l'histoire principale est finie ou au bout d'un certain temps vous devriez juste indiquer la localisation de celles-ci. Le jeu est déjà assez moche pour ne pas avoir envie de s'y balader trop longuement et en plus la distance d'affichage fait que les flammes peuvent mettre du temps à apparaître même à 3 mètres...
    - Le système de perte d'objet qui est juste pénalisant si on ne possède pas d'abonnement online...    … Expand
  99. ekko64
    Feb 12, 2022
    9
    Best Pokémon game in a long time, cuts down on the nauseating text boxes you have to acknowledge in the previous games
  100. 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
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#41 Best Switch Game of 2022
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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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