Pokémon Legends: Arceus (Nintendo Switch)

Pokémon Legends: Arceus takes the series somewhere new: into Pokémon's past, in a vast untamed wilderness where new discoveries wait around every corner. It is published by Nintendo as a physical game card for Nintendo Switch and listed for one to two players.

Into the untamed past

Instead of a polished region full of established towns, you explore a wild and unfamiliar land where people and Pokémon are only beginning to live alongside one another. The game is tagged as Action, Adventure and RPG, and its approach feels different from the traditional formula: you spend more time in the field, observing and catching Pokémon in their natural surroundings.

That change of pace makes it a great pick for players who have been through the standard route-gym-route structure many times and want a fresh take, as well as for newcomers who like the idea of exploring and studying wildlife.

You take part in an expedition to record the region's Pokémon, completing research tasks as you go. Much of the time you can sneak up on a Pokémon and catch it directly in the field, and the stronger alpha Pokémon add tension to the wilderness. Because the game is set in the past, you also get to see how people first came to live alongside Pokémon, which gives the adventure a sense of discovery that the usual formula does not.

Gameplay and features

• Explore a vast untamed wilderness and uncover new discoveries
• Action, adventure and RPG elements in one game
• Journey into the past of the Pokémon world
• Listed for one to two players
• Rated PEGI 7, so it suits younger players
• On-screen text in eight languages, including English, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Why play Pokémon Legends: Arceus on Nintendo Switch

Legends: Arceus was designed for Nintendo Switch, and its open-ended exploration suits both short and long sessions. The physical game card keeps it simple to lend and store.

It is also an excellent companion to Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, because it is set in the past of the same region and gives a different view of it.

Game details

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