So that puts it at an M, right?
I honestly never thought I’d fall in love with Pokémon battles. That’s not why I play Pokémon – I don’t play competitively either – because I play a ton of RPGs where combat is the draw. I can get my fix elsewhere. But Pokémon Legends: Z-A may have done the impossible; in Kalos, I can’t wait to get into a fight.
Taking the basic framework for 2022’s Legends: Arceus, Z-A transplants the frictionless catching and larger environments to the streets of Lumiose City and switches things up by placing battles at the forefront, rather than the exploration. Arceus is one of my favourite Pokémon games ever, so I had concerns, but the shift here mostly works.
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It’s great to hear how much you enjoyed the Pokémon battles! Your insights on the new edition compared to Arceus are really interesting. It’s always fun to see how the franchise evolves over time. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Thanks! I appreciate your thoughts. It’s interesting how the game maintains the core battle mechanics while introducing new strategies. I think that balance is what keeps players engaged, even if it feels like a step down from Arceus.