Pokémon Has Evolved! | Pokémon Legends: Arceus REVIEW

He did say he'd get the Legends Arceus review done before scarlet and violet comes out, even if it's a matter of hours. Well done Arlo!

One time I fell off a cliff and forgot to get on braviary and took a bit of fall damage. I landed next to a chansey, they usually run from you, but since I was hurt it came next to me, to check if I was alright. I think things like these made this my favorite pokemon game.

On my first playthrough of the game all of my Pokémon got wiped out by that Rapidash. After my starter went down, I was like “Damn, I guess this means I’ll be back at the camp to try again now, huh?” That didn’t happen. Instead, the battle interface simply went away and left me without Pokémon right in front of that giant Rapidash as it readied a flamethrower. “…Oh.” That’s when I realized this game would be completely different, and I’m all for it.

This was the first game where the idea that you needed a Pokémon to protect you before you could leave town actually a real concern. Also the fact that you work as a field researcher makes the pokedex feel a lot more interesting. The story details that everyone is terrified of Pokémon is really nice. The mechanics blew me away. Legitimately the best Pokémon game I've ever played.

Holy cow, he got it out before Scarlet and Violet didn’t see that coming!

The first pokemon game I actually wanted to spend the time to really catch them all

Oh how the turns have tabled. Now WE are the ones hiding in the tall grass catching the pokemon by surprise

Something cool that Arlo didn't mention is how wild Pokemon turn their heads to focus on things. It was so cool when an alpha Snorlax knocked out my pokemon, then whipped his head around and stared me down while I chose my next pokemon. Intimidating and so cool

I never really thought about it, but the very fact that in this game you're EXPLICITLY part of the survey Corp and are specifically assigned to research and catching pokemon makes the actual aspect of wanting to catch them all and complete the dex so much more rewarding. I never thought about it until you mentioned it.

I know SV are literally about to come out in a manner of hours, but I can’t wait for the next “Legends” title. Easily my favorite entry in the franchise

I really hope we get a legends game for Johto. Even as a kid playing Gold, Johto felt so ancient and I would love to have Celebi take us back to explore ancient Johto.

Arlo has given me the confidence to say that, I too am a grown adult (if you count 25 as full grown) that pretends to be a trainer at any given moment. Thank you for making me feel not alone or crazy.

This is going to sound so weird but I love to hear people genuinely happy and rambling about their interest that has made them that happy. Especially if that person has also gone through rough times on occasion. Not going to lie, I teared up a little

Scarlet and Violet are just releasing, and Arlo drops an hour on the last game on us. What an absolute based move! :)

Another thing (which might be minor for most people) I like about PLA is that it is a single game, instead of two versions. Well, two versions would still be the norm for the introductory new gen games (as demonstrated by S/V), but at least with future installments of Legends games, we can realistically expect just one game.

This game made me really feel the wonder of pokemon like I haven't in a long time. Everything clicked for me, the gameplay loop, the wild atmosphere the focus on catching... I loved it. I really hope we get more legends games in the future because... well... the main games are fine, scarlet and violet seem alright... but I really want more of exactly what legends was just build upon.

the combat in Legends Arceus is so good, the movement and the fact that Pokemon actually approach each other with attacks changes so much in perception. The whole game is my favorite pokemon game since generation 2, ultimate pokemon anime fantasy

Another good part of this game is that with a smaller cast, they can feel more alive. They aren't all relegated to a single stock personality type like other games. My favorite moment in the game was at the end where they said a strong trainer wanted to fight me. I was expecting a random character to show up like the Lucario guy, but they had me walk towards the gate where no one was waiting. As I got closer my excitement grew, realizing who they were implying. And to fight him with the pokemon he had was so funny and fitting for his role that he became one of my favorite characters. And from a worldbuilding perspective it makes so much sense to be him.

Legends Arceus is by far the most inspired the Pokemon Company has been since basically the beginning.

Breeding not being in the game actually works really well for the "gotta catch em all" thing the game has going on (being like the original Red/Blue). If you catch a Raichu, you can't just go and make a quick Pichu egg. No, you have to go and search for a Pichu, which are quite rare. There really isn't a need for breeding in the game anyway since the hidden stats are gone,