Pokemon Legends: Arceus' Emphasis on Sound is a Blessing and a Curse
Pokemon Legends: Arceus is arguably one of the best games the franchise has ever released, and it dramatically changes the formula in many ways. Among the biggest changes made to the typical Pokemon formula, Pokemon Legends: Arceus makes players hide in tall grass from wild Pokemon so they can sneak up to catch them, which is a big departure from tall grass random encounters. Furthermore, a player's progress is not measured in Gym badges or becoming the regional Champion, rather it comes in Galaxy Team ranks and Noble Pokemon quelled.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus also lets go of abilities, held items, and breeding, which have been staples for a very long time to influence modern games' competitive scene. Yet, one of the biggest improvements in Pokemon Legends: Arceus is that players can fully immerse themselves into the wild regions of Hisui by listening to its fantastic remixed soundtrack and sound effects that the game offers, including Pokemon cries and boss battles. However, the emphasis on sound for Pokemon Legends: Arceus also means that it's hard to play the game and not miss out on something if players turn their audio off or lower the volume, which can be an even bigger accessibility concern.
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The fact that there are a few different soundtracks across the sub-regions of Hisui, combined with all the various Pokemon cries, battle effects, and changes in tone with story bits or harder encounters, makes players more dependent on audible cues. An example of this is that some Pokemon will make a specific sound when alerted to the player's presence, or when they're taking a closer look at their surroundings and are more attentive. This is a big part
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