Pokémon Legends: Arceus
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Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Most streamers rate Pokémon Legends: Arceus worth playing.

6 streamer verdicts· Released 2022-01-28
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Aggregate /100
5 stated, 1 derived
(n=0)· Last review 2022-02

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Streamer Verdicts

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videogamedunkey
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Our analysis

A genuine reinvention of Pokemon with real-time capture mechanics and open-area exploration that finally modernizes the formula after decades. Strong gameplay is undermined by a soulless, uninspired story with poor dialogue.

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Nintendo Life
Nintendo LifeVERDICTOrgEnglishPlayed on Nintendo Switch

Our analysis

Innovative Pokemon game with fresh mechanics and engaging new approach. Excellent adventure that revitalizes the series. 9/10.

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Eurogamer
EurogamerVERDICTOrgEnglishPlayed on Nintendo Switch
Mixedour band 50–69

Our analysis

An exhilaratingly new take on Pokemon with compulsive collecting mechanics and challenging battles, but held back by poor technical presentation, unclear battle systems, and underutilized Monster Hunter elements. Series' purest form or bare minimum—still undecided.

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SwitchUp
SwitchUpVERDICTEnglishPlayed on Nintendo Switch

Our analysis

Fresh take on Pokemon formula with great atmosphere despite some graphical shortcomings.

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Easy Allies
Easy AlliesVERDICTEnglish

Our analysis

Refreshing Pokémon reinvention with innovative capture and boss battles, held back by bland level design and repetitive structure.

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gameranx
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Our analysis

Fresh take with fun mechanics and solid endgame; slow start and lifeless world.

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About

Released
2022-01-28
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure

Methodology

Score aggregated from 6 trusted streamers monitored by StreamerVerdict.

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Creator Mentions · 1

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  • Sheshounet👎 negative

    Our analysis

    The reviewer criticizes Pokémon Legends: Arceus for its terrible graphics, poor technical execution, and dated gameplay outside of the hunting mechanic, despite acknowledging that the Pokémon catching system is a genuine gameplay evolution after 25 years.

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