Customer Ratings & Reviews

Arceus tries something new with a more open-world approach, there is a good amount of freedom exploring the new region. Battling is pretty much what you would expect from a Pokemon game and refreshes the formula. It’s pretty cool that the Pokemon themselves can hurt the in game player. While some aspects feel rough around the edges, the game’s sense of discovery and adventure makes it worthwhile playing.

This game has almost everything i wanted from a console pokemon game. Open world, cqtching pokemon while running. Walking around the pokemon while fighting. The story is actually better than pokemon violet and scarlet i thought. Only problems are the graphics are not the best, but its stylized so it makes up for it. Also, they had no badges really to earn here and the whole pokemon tournament. However this game has a unique setting and feels incredible. Definitely recommend.

As someone who’s played Pokémon for as long as they can remember, I genuinely can say this is the Pokémon game a lot of fans have been waiting for. The world is immersive, and feels a lot more like you’re in the Pokémon world rather than just the traditional turn based battle system. The Pokémon have personalities, and it shows when certain Pokémon come up to you to be friendly and others attack unprovoked. However, there are some slight issues. At the times the controls can feel a bit unpolished; for example, the lightest touch can make your character walk and can only be stopped by moving in the opposite direction, which can be really annoying when you’re trying to sneak. Also, the story and people in general could certainly be more fleshed out, although it’s safe to say most people do not play Pokémon for the plot. Overall, I’d say this is the best Pokémon game they’ve ever released, and I’m definitely excited to see how they continue to expand on the Legends format for future games!

"Arceus: A pinnacle in Pokémon's evolution. Its compelling narrative explores origins, letting players shape the world. Unveiling ancient mysteries, it balances nostalgia with fresh gameplay. Arceus delivers immersive open-world exploration, captivating battles, and a richly detailed universe. A testament to Pokémon's enduring magic, it's a must-play for fans and newcomers alike."

Pokemon Legends Arceus is definitely a step in a new direction for Game Freak. Pros: Interaction with Pokemon in the open world. This is by far the best part of the game. It feels like you are in an actual Pokemon world, where these Pokemon that have power are actually dangerous to not only your team, but yourself as well. The 3D models for the Pokemon themselves and the trainers and people in the game are very well done. Cons: The visual could use work, compared to other switch titles, namely Legends of Zelda, it still suffers from 2D art usage. The interaction with the Pokemon and the areas that are open to explore are different from the usual route and city based pokemon games. Pokemon Legends Arceus definingly takes catching to a whole new level. Instead of competing gym battles, you complete the pokedex. The game definitely rewards catching and using different sorts of pokemon, so everything and anything works.

Its pokemon and its great. New open workd is super fun

This is the game rhat we have always wanted, to see Pokemon roaming freely wjere we can interact with them in an open world like game. This is the most alive a Pokemon game has ever felt and they have fnally improved the battle mechanics. The animations are no longer stiff and Pokemon actually move accrodingly to attacks. You can decide how you want to engage Pokemon, battle them to catch or catch them without battling. This is the first game where the world feels alive and is truly the future for Pokemon.

A much more open world and sandbox Pokémon, along with an engaging story and new mechanics makes this a great Pokémon game.

Fun new approach for the Pokémon series. I had a great time exploring Hisui and trying the new mechanics. Highly recommended for something fresh to the series.

Love it, this game is a must have! Pokemon lovers this is it

Nintendo/Gamefreak decided to do something different with Pokemon and it's amazing. This story is unique in that it takes place in a time where Pokemon Trainers and Pokemon Gyms didn't exist. It's an open world-ish and allows for interesting fighting mechanics and very interesting capture mechanics. This game is also works great in handheld mode so JoyCons are all you need. The Pokemon models looks great, it is a beautiful game. Definitely purchase this game, you will have fun.

this game is really fun to play, it has good story and great gameplay, and its open world

The best open world Pokémon game ever being able to go back to past areas and see new Pokemon and materials. I love the story and all the quests there so much to do and the farm is so useful when you don’t want to farming for at material. But overall it was a great time and even after weeks I’m still learning new thing and experiencing the open world of Pokémon.

An awesome and different pokemon experience. You will enjoy this title if you really love exploring and collecting all the pokemon you can!

I got this as my first pokemon game on the switch and was greeted with a completely new feel compared to previous pokemon games on the DS. It is open world and allows you to explore at your own pace. In addition, the new battling and catching mechanics were a real blast to learn and use.

Finally, they listened. After a half dozen Pokemon games played, having an open-world experience where you don't have to beat up pokemon in order to catch them is refreshing. The battle mechanics are similar to the classics, although you can't pick what attack gets forgotten when your pokemon learns a new one (as far as I can see). It's Pokemon meets Monster Hunter and the story is easy enough to follow for kids and older fans like me. I like it!

A different kind of Pokémon game for the series. I enjoyed it much more than Sword and Shield. The open world is fun and the high level pokémon are a challenge. The graphics and textures are not great.

First Pokemon game I have picked up on the switch since the 3DS/2DS games. Like that you can catch all the Pokemon outside of battle if you are sneaky enough. Combat is completely changed from other games, but the majority of the time you are spending completing tasks to fill out an early form of the PokeDex. Great open world concept and it takes on a new angle of what it means to catch Pokemon

Pokémon Legends: Arceus has taken the Pokémon franchise to unprecedented heights, redefining what it means to be a Pokémon Trainer. The breathtaking open-world setting of ancient Sinnoh is a masterpiece in itself, with lush landscapes, diverse ecosystems, and a sense of wonder around every corner.

This is probably one of the best Pokemon games in recent years. Pokemon during the switch era has been the topic of a lot of controversy concerning the quality of the games, some of the issues I have noticed in my own experience while playing Scarlet & Violet or Sword & Shield. But whatever gripes you have about those games, don't use them to judge buying this one. Gamefreak went above and beyond and made something truly special that can resonate with both new fans and old fans and I really respect that. So please, if you're a Pokemon fan, give this one a shot.