Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Pokémon Legends: Arceus isn’t your typical Pokémon game. Set way in the past—right around when pokécitizens started creating pokécities, before the first pokédex even existed—Legends: Arceus is technically a distant prequel to Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, but that’s the only real overlap it has with the mainline iterations. The game is built around a hub-and-spoke structure for missions, à la Monster Hunter. The battle system, too, is less strictly structured than in previous games, with stats dictating which pokémon get to move first, and how many times they can attack in a row. Also, pokémon can mess you up. Beware!
A Good Match For: Pokémon diehards. Fans of Monster Hunter
Not A Good Match For: Anyone craving a more traditional, mainline entry. (Eternal observation: You’ll get one soon). Folks hoping for top-tier visuals.
Purchase From: Nintendo eShop | Amazon | Best Buy | GameStop | Target
