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Pokemon Legends: Arceus

Pokemon Legends: Arceus

Game Freak
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Initial Release: Jan 28, 2022
•ESRB: Everyone•Nintendo Switch
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2.8k Ratings
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26 hrs

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46 hrs

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81 hrs

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44 hrs

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  • Pokedex (List of Pokemon)
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Pokémon Legends: Arceus is an ambitious revamp that successfully revolutionizes the defining Pokemon experiences of catching and battling, but is unfortunately set in a drab, empty, and at times tedious world.
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Summary

Discover a story that takes place in the Sinnoh region long before the events of Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl in the open-world adventure Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
Content Rating
ESRB: Everyone
Mild Fantasy Violence, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
Developers
Game Freak
Publishers
Nintendo
Franchises
Pokemon
Initial Release
Jan 28, 2022
Platforms
Nintendo Switch
Genres
Action, RPG, Open-World

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