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[Banjo64]

I’ve just finished this game this afternoon.

What a lovely surprise as someone who hasn’t enjoyed any of the 3DS or mainline Switch games.

The game does a lot of things really well: sound design, map design, battles (finally, a game with lighting fast battling and catching), traversal (really excellent seamless travel on land, sea and even air).

I know just how ugly Game Freak make their games, but I was even surprised by the pastel cell shaded look. It’s not bad at all. Loved exploring a true 3D environment.

In fact the only issue and complaint I have is that the game is too text heavy when in between missions.

In a true 10 scale I’d say this game is easily an 8. Do yourself a favour and play this game.

 

[Werewolf Jones]

It's garbage. Lmao. Not as bad as Sword and Shield but still pretty bad.

 

[Ass of Can Whooping]

Best pokemon game since black and white imo

Then they regressed again lmao

 

[Mr.ODST]

Arceus is a brilliant pokemon game was 100% the true next step for the series, not sure why the new ones sort of tried to follow suit but just wasn't the same, hope they make more in that style

 

[Zannegan]

Ugly as sin, and fairly repetitive, but it had an addictive little gameplay loop that legitimized catching lots and lots of critters. I wouldn't mind seeing a next gen sequel.

 

[Yoshi97]

Best mon games since gen5, should be the future of pokemon imo.

 

[Punished Miku]

Easily the best Pokemon game I've ever played. I'm not a major fan of the series though. All aspects of catching and fighting are fun. Just feels good to play.

 

[Sleepwalker]

It was OK but I couldn't stomach it past the starting 2-3 hours, just like every other Pokemon game since Black/White 2.

 

[Gameplay Gods Bless]

I’ve just finished this game this afternoon.

What a lovely surprise as someone who hasn’t enjoyed any of the 3DS or mainline Switch games.

The game does a lot of things really well: sound design, map design, battles (finally, a game with lighting fast battling and catching), traversal (really excellent seamless travel on land, sea and even air).

I know just how ugly Game Freak make their games, but I was even surprised by the pastel cell shaded look. It’s not bad at all. Loved exploring a true 3D environment.

In fact the only issue and complaint I have is that the game is too text heavy when in between missions.

In a true 10 scale I’d say this game is easily an 8. Do yourself a favour and play this game.

Yea its my favorite modern Pokemon game thus far.

 

[Kacho]

Thought it was just ok, but I did enjoy it. Easily the most compelling Pokémon game on Switch.

 

[LordCBH]

Legends Arceus was a ton of fun.

 

[Kenpachii]

Yea legends was great lots of fun with it, a bit to much text and chatting tho. but other then that great game.

 

[Saber]

Couldn't even finished that crap. I honestly question anyone who likes this game...how do you like throwing sacks to beat the bosses? Or getting enemies to throw 2 pokemons at once against 1 one of yours?

The only thing I like in this game is how they handled the open area. Using sectors was such a great idea for Pokemon, I'm honest baffled how they came up with a turd like SV. I could say sleeping to pass time/day too, but for the love of god this is freaking old concept...its just that GF still is in the stone age.

 

[AV]

It's a hilarious balance of "more innovative than any Pokémon game in the last 15 years, a step in the right direction, and also "a game that feels outdated by about 15 years".

You can see just how good a proper Pokémon game could be when you play Arceus, but because it's Pokémon, it's going to take decades to get to anything resembling that.

 

[cortadew]

I played a much superior Pokemon game recently, it's called Persona 5 Royal

 

[CamHostage]

I played a much superior Pokemon game recently, it's called Persona 5 Royal

OK, but... have you played Palworld?

(*Kidding, of course; even graphically, the idea that Pokemon could heed lessons from Palworld is a little nutty.)

 

[SlimeGooGoo]

Best girl

 

[cortadew]

OK, but... have you played Palworld?

(*Kidding, of course; even graphically, the idea that Pokemon could heed lessons from Palworld is a little nutty.)

not yet

 

[lestar]

Best pokemon game since black and white imo

Then they regressed again lmao

regressing is game freak motto from pokemon ruby/sapphire

 

[Codes 208]

Easily the best Pokemon game I've ever played. I'm not a major fan of the series though. All aspects of catching and fighting are fun. Just feels good to play.

I wouldnt go that far but its definitely the best of the switch (and maybe 3ds) lot. Definitley like a step in the right direction regarding the stagnation set from playing the same thing over and over again. My only real complaint is the lack of VA and how ugly it can be (but tbf, its still a step up from SV)

Best girl

Also this

 

[ChoosableOne]

Excellent --> 8/10.

I wonder which games you rate 10/10 and how you describe them.

 

[Werewolf Jones]

regressing is game freak motto from pokemon ruby/sapphire

The entire GBA/DS era is the apex of Pokemon.

Emerald, Platinum, HG/SS, B2/W2. None of them are the wrong answer for best game in the series.

 

[Hudo]

I think Arceus was a proof-of-concept thing to test the waters for the next real mainline Pokemon game. That would also explain why they've release those shitty remakes of Diamond and Pearl alongside Legends. To "lessen the blow" if Legends failed.

 

[Roufianos]

I really enjoyed it it. Felt like a solid foundation for the series going forward. Tech is obviously far superior to Violet but that's not saying much.

 

[daclynk]

yes.i believe its the Mario 64 type evolution Pokemon IP really needed. its too bad Gamefreak didn't do much in violet and scarlet versions. I really hope Pokemon gets s BOTW types evolution on their NEXT GEN console.

 

[tomato shrub]

It was the right direction for the series. Still fumbled because it looks cheap as hell.

 

[Kiya's Guard]

 

[Banjo64]

I’ve just helped my son complete the Pokedex and have caught Arceus.

The boss fights in this game are absolutely stupid and there’s no way a 5-10 year old with normal skill can complete them.

Wanted to throw the bloody Switch at the wall.