Pokémon Legends: Arceus

"If this is the future of the series, I&s;ll be incredibly happy, because this just might be the best Pokemon game ever made."

"Pokémon Legends: Arceus turns out to be a huge missed opportunity, arguably the biggest disappointment within the franchise."

"Technical shortcomings and minor frustrations can’t take away what this game achieves elsewhere; it’s the best main-series Pokemon game in a long, long time."

"It’s symbolic of the question that some PLA players will be left with. Did Game Freak’s reach extend its grasp? But for us, when it works its magic, it really works. It’s certainly the most exciting Pokémon game in years, …"

"‎Pokémon Legends: Arceus is the first game since Red and Blue where we feel like the formula has really changed, and it&s;s done it for the better. There is room for improvement (especially in relation to the graphic section), but …"

"Pokémon Legends: Arceus is exactly the kind of shake-up the series has sorely needed."

"But Pokemon Legends: Arceus is proof that Pokemon can evolve. It&s;s taken 25 years but this feels like the first true evolution of the series; a far bigger change than moving from 2D to 3D. It feels like the awkward …"

"Pokémon Legends: Arceus charts an exciting new direction for the series, while still maintaining many of the core tenants that made Game Freak&s;s franchise so beloved in the first place."

"Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won&s;t astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash."

"Pokémon Legends is the breath of fresh air the series has needed for so long. It may not have been apparent from the trailers, but this is one of the most entertaining, engaging and engrossing games in the entire history …"

"Inspired as much by Pok&s;mon Go as it is Breath of the Wild, Pok&s;mon Legends: Arceus is flimsy and compulsive - and exhilaratingly new."

"There&s;s room for improvement in a potential Pokemon Legends: Arceus sequel, but what&s;s here will still keep Pokemon fans busy for hours on end. Pokemon Legends: Arceus&s;s gameplay is simple but incredibly rewarding, stripping away much of the tediousness that …"

"Pokémon Legends: Arceus is clearly flawed, yet courageous; it succeeds in the arduous mission of rejuvenating some of the clumsy axioms of one of the most conservative series around, laying the foundations for an eventual rebirth of the brand."

"The Pokemon series has rarely been known for taking major risks over the years, but Pokemon Legends: Arceus definitely goes against that trend and gives us one of the most exciting games in the franchise. While there are definitely some …"

"An experience that will appeal to longtime fans, as well as those who may have grown tired of the series’ reliance on the status quo."

"Pokemon Legends: Arceus proves that graphics are not the only factor in what makes a game great. Although it can look very rough around the edges, the package here is an extremely fun one that hopefully outsources the overdone formula …"

"Pokémon Legends: Arceus is a must-have for fans of the series as it’s an experience like no other. The only downside is that the game could do with a graphical facelift, especially the character models who aren’t anywhere as detailed …"

"Pokémon Legends: Arceus is a step in the right direction for the aging series, even if its technical limits can&s;t always support its ambitions."

"By tearing up the rule book and breaking new ground, Game Freak has created the best Pokémon title in decades"

"I wasn’t sure what to expect with Arceus, but the surprise was a pleasant one. There aren’t any gyms or gym leaders, but I found plenty of tough battles. The graphics are pretty basic, but the character models all look …"

"For its flaws, Pokemon Legends: Arceus does have a decent gameplay loop, even if it is a bit too tight. I hope that with Nintendo’s next console, we can maybe see a game that doesn’t have to make such significant …"

"‎"Pokémon Legends: Arceus" is a masterpiece made, not only for fans of the franchise&s;s video games, but for lovers of the Pokémon World in general. That living ecosystem, full of mysterious creatures that are precious and magical in some cases, …"

"Pokémon Legends: Arceus feels like the result of Game Freak learning lessons for 25 years, refining the formula, and finally taking the franchise in a new, incredible, exciting direction. With its emphasis on extremely rewarding exploration, addictive catching mechanics, a …"

"It wouldn&s;t be difficult to claim that Pokémon Legends: Arcues is the strongest Pokémon title the series has had since the DS era."

"The game does an excellent job of pushing boundaries while staying true to what has kept Pokémon popular for over two decades and is an eye-opening glimpse at what Game Freak could do in future games of the series."

"Pokémon Legends Arceus is a must-play game for fans of the franchise. Not only is it the very best Pokémon game yet, but it elegantly takes the formula and flips it on its head, creating a unique new challenge that …"

"Although most Pokémon games are of good class, there&s;s no denying that they&s;ve lost some magic since the show&s;s heyday. But with Pokémon Legends: Arceus, developer Game Freak shows they can still create fresh and entertaining gameplay that lifts Pokémon …"

"Pokémon Legends: Arceus is an ambitious revamp that successfully revolutionizes the defining Pokemon experiences of catching and battling, but is unfortunately set in a drab, empty, and at times tedious world."

"Arceus offers you a chance to play your childhood dream. It&s;s not perfect but it offers something more engrossing and satisfying than anything else Pokémon has come up with."

"Pokemon Legends: Arceus is a refreshing take on the Pokemon formula, stripping back the game to focus on the titular creatures with such great success. It&s;s just let down by the graphics."

"Pokemon Legends: Arceus is a significant reimagining of what makes a Pokemon game, with an exciting level of flexibility that&s;s only slightly hampered by a slow early-game grind."

"As I said the future seems bright for the Pokémon franchise, I just hope Game Freak can avoid what many studios do and end up taking ‘two steps back’ after moving their game forward; but time will tell."

""‌The magic of Legends: Arceus stems from dozens of smaller quality-of-life improvements. Some are long-requested, others are simply revelatory — mechanics I’d never even considered in all my fantasies of the ideal Pokémon game. Whether it be Pokémon displaying unique …"

"More than a quarter of a century since the cuddly critters were first sent in to battle, the magic of those early adventures has finally been recaptured"

"Pokémon Legends: Arceus struggles with graphics and certain aspects of gameplay, but its expansive world, endless Pokémon to find, and strong storyline make it worth playing."