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An 85 through 20 reviews so far. Have they finally changed the pokemon formula enough that I can enjoy the series again?

Comicbook.com - 10/10
Pokemon Legends: Arceus is easily the strongest Pokemon game made in recent memory and should provide unforgettable memories that rival the first time a player first encountered a favorite Pokemon or conquered their first Pokemon Champion fight. It's a must-buy Pokemon game destined to land on many "top games of the year" lists and should bring countless new and lapsed fans to the franchise.

VGC - 10/10
Pokmon Legends is the breath of fresh air the series has needed for so long. It may not have been apparent from the trailers, but this is one of the most entertaining, engaging and engrossing games in the entire history of the Pokmon series, and is highly recommended to both long-time fans and complete newcomers.

Dexerto - 9/10
For years, fans have begged Game Freak for deeper storytelling and Pokemon Legends Arceus absolutely delivers that. Players who have stuck with the series from the beginning will be blown away by how many lore-specific elements are tackledUnlike previous titles, the game is packed with side quests, exploration, and an emotionally rich narrative. While technically a Diamond & Pearl origin story, it is a love letter to the overall franchise that fans will not want to miss out on. This is the most exciting that the Nintendo RPG has been in years and a blueprint for how the series can move forward in the future.

TheSixthAxis - 9/10
Pokmon Legends Arceus is a must-play game for fans of the franchise. Not only is it the very best Pokmon game yet, but it elegantly takes the formula and flips it on its head, creating a unique new challenge that fans will love. With the nods to the anime and Pokmon games abound, Arceus feels very much like a love letter from Game Freak.

COGconnected - 86/100
I wasn't sure what to expect with Arceus, but the surprise was a pleasant one. There aren't any gyms or gym leaders, but I found plenty of tough battles. The graphics are pretty basic, but the character models all look terrific. Even the environments aren't so bad, as long as you're playing in portable mode. I was instantly hooked by the gameplay loop. Everything you do in the field feels so seamless, so smooth. This game makes Pokmon feel a bit dangerous, something I never thought was possible. If you were hoping for a traditional Pokmon experience, you'll be thrown for a loop. Keep an open mind however, and Pokmon Legends: Arceus will be a fantastic time.

Gamespot - 8/10
Some of the new ideas in Arceus have rough edges, and it's slow to start before you get access to many environments and mounts. This is an awkward first step, and it was a big adjustment for me, a longtime fan of the series, to make. Once Pokemon Legends: Arceus finds its stride, though, it's the most daring and inventive the series has been in years, breaking apart the staid core and creating something new and exciting from its pieces.

Nintendo Life - 8/10
Pokmon Legends: Arceus feels like the result of Game Freak learning lessons for 25 years, refining the formula, and finally taking the franchise in a new, incredible, exciting direction. With its emphasis on extremely rewarding exploration, addictive catching mechanics, a fine roster of Pokmon and a genuine sense of scale thats unlike anything in the series, Pokmon Legends: Arceus is quite simply one of the greatest Pokmon games ever made.