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Pokemon Legends: Arceus
Switch / stuff.tv/Arceus
To move forward, sometimes you have to go back… which sums up the approach in what is arguably the biggest shake-up of the Pokemon series in its 25-year history
W hile they’re loved by players of all ages, there’s always been a tension between the Pokemon games – made to be enjoyed by kids – and the people who want the series to grow up along with them. So Arceus ditches many of the traditional elements of the ‘my first RPG’ formula, yet at the same time goes back to basics in fully embracing its original mantra to catch ’em all.