Japan’s press have played Pokémon Legends: ‘It’s an experience like no other’
A number of Japanese video game websites have been posting their first impressions of Pokémon Legends: Arceus following a recent hands-on event in Japan.
Famitsu praised the game for moving the Pokémon series in a new direction, saying: “It’s safe to say that this game is completely different from previous titles.
“The first thing that impressed me when I started playing was the exhilarating feeling of moving around freely in the vast field.”
Its report also praised the way Pokémon could be found freely roaming around each area, and the excitement in wondering which species would be encountered each time they reached a new one.
The ability to ride Pokémon was also commended, with Famitsu’s reporter saying it made traversing the open world more exciting, especially when using a flying-type Pokémon.
“It feels great just to be able to fly freely in the sky, but it’s especially fun to look for Pokémon that look small below you,” it said.
It also detailed a boss battle against an angry Kleavor, which attacks the player while they try to hit it with food to calm it down. The report said this battle was surprisingly difficult for a Pokémon game, but not to the extent that it was impossible to win.
Game Watch also delivered a positive preview, saying the ability to ride Pokémon “strongly matches the world view, making you feel more like you are adventuring in the Pokémon world, which I personally found to be an excellent system.”
It also celebrated the way the more traditional Pokémon battle system is integrated into the open-world gameplay.
“This system, which successfully combines the action of this title with traditional Pokémon battles, is highly accomplished, and I especially appreciate the fact that Pokémon battles are ‘a means to
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