Pokémon Legends: Arceus

In short: Pokémon Legends: Arceus is an RPG game released in 2022 by Game Freak, available on Nintendo. Our score: 8.3/10 (worth buying, especially on sale).

Pokémon meets open-world exploration in ancient Sinnoh.

Legends: Arceus reimagines Pokémon in an open-world setting. Catch Pokémon in real-time, explore the ancient Hisui region, and uncover the origins of the Pokédex.

Game details

• Developer: Game Freak
• Publisher: Nintendo
• Release year: 2022
• Platforms: Nintendo
• Category: RPG

Our review

The bold reinvention Pokemon needed. Open areas, real-time catching, and a historical setting bring freshness to the franchise despite technical limitations.

Pros

• Fresh Pokemon formula
• Real-time catching
• Historical Hisui region
• Action-focused gameplay

Cons

• Poor graphics
• Empty open world
• No multiplayer battles

FAQ

Is it open world?

Semi-open world with large explorable areas. A fresh take on the Pokemon formula.

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Last updated: 06/10/2026