Pokémon Legends: Arceus - Nintendo Switch

Although it may not be perfect in every little aspect, overall its the game I have been waiting for. I have been playing Pokémon since Red and Blue were released, so over the years I have been craving something a little more than the typical format. We got close a couple of times with the GameCube installments, and Lets Go may be the most original thing done to a remake.. but Arceus is something completely new and I am LOVING it. The game plays as a real life scenario with Pokémon, you run around and catch them and can even be attacked by them. This is truly my childhood dream, the most realistic Pokémon game yet.

Wasn’t sure what to expect going into this game thought it would be similar to other Pokémon games but this one has a few changes which I really enjoyed. It’s nice to be able to see the Pokémon out in the wild instead of the random in counters you would get with previous game. Also I like the option to sneak up and catch Pokémon instead of having to battle them every time.

I really like this game. They give you thousands of things to do with the pokemon. Its great to have the incentive to go out and use a cacoon pokemon or incentive to catch 30 of the same pokemon. This is how the new Pokedex works and your rewarded for your efforts in poke-bucks, in the ability to catch higher level pokemon, and very useful information. It really isnt true open world. However, there are very large sections that when your in them it is open world you just cant go from the mountains to the plains you gotta go home then travel. The whole PokeBall and catching system is my favorite improvement. you can craft s wide array of PokeBalls that work better for different types of pokemon, like the iron ball for big heavy pokemon or the sky ball for Quick flying pokemon. Sneaking in grass to catch Pokemon is awesome or catching it unware with a PokeBall to the back of the head to start the battle with 2 moves before it can pull of one is rewarding The variant pokemon are pretty fun too. Each pokemon feels more unique, I havent used a pokemon I didnt like and Ive used most of them. Speaking of pokemon no need to worry about not evolving right away they learn every move in their list regardless of evolution. A couple negatives would be the story, its nothing too good better than the same story we have played since the 90s but still not super impressed with it. Also the intro felt way way too long, the first hour and some odd minutes your stuck talking to people not catching Pokemon and eating with the new professor. Another downside is the graphics Im not sure if they were rushed but it looks like a Nintendo game from a decade ago. This could be a pro or con but the need to catch the same pokemon dozens of time can feel like grinding, I like this sorta thing but I know some people who didnt dig it. Overall if you like pokemon this is a must buy, its everything the pokemon games of old were and then made so much better. Battle is improved, the pokemon design and movements are great with a nice variety. I had the most fun just wandering filling up my Pokedex with random jobs of which every pokemon has an average of 5-6 jobs to complete. Out of 10 Id give it a solid 8.5. best pokemon game since HeartGold/soul silver.

I love arceus so much this game is really good and it came in perfect condition.

Injured it

Graphics take a huge hit in quality but I just love running around the overworld

Game is fun, but the story was a little messed up considering the original pokemon lore.

great game. i wish for more trainer battles and more of the world/pokemon. its like pokemon go meats old school pokemon... even more close to a RPG then the old games were with less story though... my thoughts Game play 8/10 <--- only a few trainers in the whole game BUT lots of side quests story 4/10 <---- pokemon.... world 9/10 <---- switch graphics but this game is fine the way it is and for aa pokemon game thats kidna has animal crossing crafting you can craft multiple at one animal crossing fans would know what i mean :D 11/10

Love Everything about this game, Looking forward to Scarlet and Violet

I have never been a Pokémon fan, the only game I played for Switch was Pokémon Snap. Before that I played Y on 3ds which was fun but I never finished it. Legends Arceus is so different that long time fans, non fans and new players will love it. It’s hard to explain but its very much a Pokémon game but it plays more like BOTW and Monster Hunter. Maybe it was because I was already in my 20s when the first Pokémon came out so it just didn’t appeal to me but this game allows you to explore and catch the Pokémon at your pace, there’s much more freedom. There are many that gripe about the graphics, yes they could be better, but I think it looks fine. I don’t need photorealistic graphics to enjoy a game Amazon delivered game on release date as usual so I got to play right away. Hope TPC and Nintendo continue with the Legends games and make it a series and use features from it in the next main Pokémon game too.