When Game Freak tries to wrap its head around developing on modern platforms, it still hurts itself in its confusion – despite the greatness of everything else.
One of the few things that Pokemon Legends: Arceus has kept from previous Pokemon generations is the Type Chart, complete with super-effective and not very effective moves.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus gets the formula right, bringing major change and upheaval to the series without tossing out the baby with the bathwater. Minor issues with the technical presentation and pacing be damned - it’s the best Pokemon adventure in 20 years.