5 things Pokémon Legends: Z-A does better than Arceus

As the second game in an experimental sequel series, Pokémon Legends: Z-Awas always going to be an important moment in Pokémon’s storied history. Pokémon Legends: Arceus felt revelatory as a series shakeup in 2022, but it also felt like a collection of napkin doodles at times. Some of its ideas weren’t fully realized, leaving players eager to see how a sequel would lock down its strengths. So it comes as a bit of a surprise that Z-A is a total departure from that game. It ditches its historical premise, its emphasis on research, and its entire battle system for something entirely new.