Diving into a new Pokémon game is always a journey, one filled with surprises, doubts, hopes and plenty of unexpected twists and turns. When Gamefreak first announced their latest title, “Pokémon Legends: Arceus“, fans were a bit hesitant, to say the least. And it’s easy to understand why.
Never before has there been such a dynamic and open-ended Pokémon game. Players have never been given the complete freedom and reign over their environment with the ability to explore and shape their own Pokémon adventure to such detail.
This is the most ambitious Pokémon game to date. The sprawling open world of Hisui awaits, but does it live up to expectations?
Pokemon Legends: Arceus Overview
We’ll say it. This is one of the best games released in the last decade, and it’s definitely one of the best Pokémon games to ever grace the franchise. Despite the doubts its semi-rough beta trailer created, the final product doesn’t fall short of incredible.
If you’ve played “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild”, or you’re a fan of open-world games in general, then “Pokémon Legends: Arceus” is the perfect introduction to the series. Past titles followed a similar formula; you had eight gym leaders to defeat, an evil organization to take down, and, finally, a Champion to battle.
It’s a whole new world in “Pokémon Legends: Arceus”. The game begins with you finding yourself stranded in the vast Hisui region filled with wild and aggressive Pokémon. You join the Galaxy Team as a member of the Survey Corps to uncover the never-ending mystery of Pokémon What starts off as simple survey work eventually turns into a legendary tale and sheds light on the history of the Sinnoh Region.
The Mechanics
The premise of the game remains the same — catching them all. However, the mechanics of the game take this to a whole new level. Rather than run around in the tall grass hoping for a certain Pokémon to appear, they completely swarm the overworld.
Speaking of the tall grass, it has now become a useful tool for observing, sneaking and reducing potential aggro. You can even shift their attention by throwing a berry or stunning them with a Spoiled Apricord for a much easier catch.
The Alpha Pokémon you can encounter coin the phrase “size does matter.” Be sure to be on the lookout for the space-time distortions to encounter Pokémon you wouldn’t see normally.
Pokémon Legends is a game that redefines the entire franchise. Run around, explore, sneak or battle your way to complete the region’s first-ever Pokédex. Embrace the beautiful and diverse lands of Hisui, and become attached to a whole cast of colorful characters such as Professor Laventon, Rei/Akari and the obvious ancestor to Professor Rowan, Commander Kamado.
Final Verdict
Pokémon Legends: Arceus is a fantastic addition to the franchise. Old time fans will fall in love all over again, and newcomers will experience the best possible introduction to the world of Pokémon. On top of that, the game’s beautiful art style, charming characters and fluid controls make it a solid addition to any gamer’s collection.
YouTube Channel Videos
Here are a few YouTube channel videos and gameplay of Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
Gameplay Videos
Pokémon Legends: Arceus 30-minute Gameplay
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