Review Roundup For Pokemon Legends: Arceus
Reviews for Pokemon Legends: Arceus have gone live, and across multiple outlets, the general consensus is that Game Freak's latest title is a refreshing twist on the classic catch 'em all formula. While it may not be the best Pokemon game--like no other game before--Pokemon Legends: Arceus overcomes some admittedly clumsy first steps to pave the way for the future of the series with some clever gameplay ideas.
Critics have touched on how the mechanics for catching Pokemon are more engaging than ever, the world feels lively, and the battle system overhaul makes combat more exciting. Some of the criticism for the game has focused on its technical limitations, as Game Freak's sandbox appears to be pushing the Switch's hardware to its very limits.
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«Pokemon Legends: Arceus is a significant reimagining of what makes a Pokemon game, with an exciting level of flexibility that's only slightly hampered by a slow early-game grind,» Steve Watts wrote in his Pokemon Legends: Arceus review.
For more, head to GameSpot sister site Metacritic to get a deeper look at the critical consensus for Pokemon Legends: Arceus.
«Some of the new ideas in Arceus have rough edges, and it's slow to start before you get access to many environments and mounts. This is an awkward first step, and it was a big adjustment for me, a longtime fan of the series, to make. Once Pokemon Legends: Arceus finds its stride, though, it's the most daring and inventive the series has been in years, breaking
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