Pokémon Legends: Arceus Review Roundup - A Glimpse Of The Future

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The reviews for Pokémon Legends: Arceus have officially been released, giving prospective fans an idea of the upcoming game's world, mechanics, and story. Not only is Pokémon Legends: Arceus the latest new game in the longstanding series, it's also set to be one of the most unique, changing up the tried-and-tested formula of the franchise in favor of open-world-like exploration within the Hisui region.

Since its announcement in 2021, Pokémon Legends: Arceus has had Pokémon fans intrigued. The title takes plays many years before the current game timeline, taking users to the Hisui region, which would later be known as the Sinnoh region. The game's first reveal trailer impressed with its Zelda: Breath of the Wild-like world, but has had players curious to know more about how this new spin on a Pokémon game may work. With new Pokémon, gameplay mechanics, and a focus on features like crafting in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, many are eager to delve into the game for themselves when it releases on Nintendo Switch on January 28.

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Those planning to purchase Pokémon Legends: Arceus will be glad to see the game has reviewed very well across a range of gaming publications. Multiple outlets have praised the new direction the game takes, while also noting that it still feels like a Pokémon game. In particular, the look and feel of Hisui has been recognized by many, while the ability to travel on mounted Pokémon while exploring the region also seems to be another critic-favorite feature. Many were hesitant to see how developer Game Freak might fare with such an ambitious title, but it looks like Nintendo has yet another hit on its hands.

Laura Gray - 4/5 —