The WhatsNext verdict
For Pokémon fans who want to explore a wild region, catch Pokémon directly, and help build its first Pokédex.: Surveying habitats and catching Pokémon in the field make discovery and research the heart of this adventure. Tradeoff: Its focus on catching, surveying, and filling out the Pokédex may appeal less to players seeking a traditional trainer journey centered on battles.
What it does best
role-playing (rpg)
turn-based strategy (tbs)
fantasy
open world
The setup
What you are walking into
The Pokémon Legends: Arceus game honors past Pokémon games’ core gameplay while infusing new action and RPG elements. You’ll need to catch, survey, and research wild Pokémon in a long-gone era of the Sinnoh region to create and complete the region’s first Pokédex.
Where it lives
Nintendo Switch
Genre
Role-playing (RPG)Turn-based strategy (TBS)Adventure
Vibe
ActionFantasyOpen world
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