Pokémon Legends: Arceus Trailer - Pokemon Presents

[@santiagoperez633]

What I’d like to see is pokemon making the world more dynamic. Like seeing a group of Rapidash running through a field, or a massive Wailord breaching every now and then. I think it would really connect the pokemon to the world and bring it to life.

[@ZaiDrizzleDrop]

Agreed, my problem with this game is that it seems open world for the sake of being open world. The Pokémon just walk around doing nothing, not acting like actual animals. Just walking around, meandering. Also there doesn’t seem to be anything to actually DO in the world, they show us all these ways to travel, (Riding, flying, swimming) but you don’t really seem to interact with the environment. I’m still not impressed.

[@danr8267]

That ain’t happening on the switch

[@VVVEndZeiT]

I'd like a lot more of that too, but on a quick glance there is some of that already, like the big hippo lads just snoozing away and swimming around in the mud

[@ignacioramirez5903]

That's Rockstar Level of detail, i don't think gamefreak can pull that off

[@نونيم-ي4ح]

You are asking too much from a lazy developer it’s not rockstar that are making the game

[@SFSR6]

Best. Pokemon. Game. Ever. Good lore, decent story, shows how the origins of certain characters and important areas in Platinum, innovative playstyle (for the franchise), increased difficulty compared to the other titles, challenging final boss battles, amazing The only thing it missed was a truly open-world map and some voice acting. Great game

[@MagicForg]

You, Samuel, have persuaded me to get it. Thank you

[@BthIX]

They streamlined the process so well. Going back to old Pokemon games now with their tall grass encounters, move reminders, HMs and name raters is rough...

[@opheliastardust9107]

This is literally everything I want from a Pokemon game. I don’t even care if it doesn’t end up the best. This is the first time they’ve made a game like this, and it’ll only get better the further down the line we go.

[@123newjersey3]

if everybody treats this game like its perfect, they will never improve it lol, look at sword and shield D:

[@netweed09]

@@123newjersey3 Why do you have to hate the World? You cannot expect to 'innovate' to the point things are so radically different, it loses all the simplistic Pokémon charm or even ceases to be a 'mainline' Pokémon adventure game at all. That's why Snap2 and other spin-offs exist. Virtually the whole internet has received this game with Open arms

[@OrionBright]

@@netweed09 No, no they have not received the game with open arms. Your corner of the internet has, but believe me widen your scope and you'll see how much people aren't happy about this.

[@netweed09]

@@OrionBright What are you saying? You're one of about 10 people complaining and moaning on this blog with over 3.5K upvotes and if you did some basic research this game has gone down a storm across the internet.

[@quattrobajeena135]

It’s cool when you see a game you have been dreaming off come to life. That happened with DB fighters for me

[@Belvayne]

Concept wise this is exactly what I want out of pokemon, but I'm afraid I might get overhyped so I'll stay cautious for now

[@gastonpaterno127]

I've been hurt before, now I'm more careful with my hype

[@damienlee1165]

@Government is Violence There's an open dynasty warrior game too. Open world does not make a game better.

[@wakemeup5709]

@Government is Violence you sir don't play many games.

[@Prinzherbert]

@Government is Violence Honestly, the trailer doesn't impress me. It's an open world and that's very nice, but it doesn't show the reason why. If you do an open world, you should have things to find and to see in the environment, and the world should feel alive. All we can see in the trailer are the Pokemon walking around and some "boss" Pokemon thing, it needs more than that. Games like BotW and Genshin Impact are fun because there's a lot of things to find out in the open, the world feels alive. I really hope this game is as good as BotW, but I just can't get hyped by what I'm seeing right now, an open world by itself just isn't enough.

[@Prinzherbert]

@Government is Violence Did you see BotW's trailer? The one released in June 2016, 9 months before the release. There's A LOT more content shown there than this, and here they have only about 5 months for the release I think. Did you see Genshin's trailer? The one released in June 2019, more than a year before the release. There's a lot more content shown there as well. If there really are a lot more things to do (I really hope that's the case), this trailer did a terrible job. Unfortunately it's very likely that the content really is limited, that's what happens most of the time.

[@framerant4434]

They’re headed in the right direction still kinda rough around the edges but the core of what’s here is headed the right way. 👏

[@timbrady1176]

waaaay better than the first trailer for sure! I actually want to support it now XD

[@rpgshadowmorn2683]

Exactly how i felt, direction is going good but still feels like a ps3 in the age of ps5’s in terms of advancements in development design quality. Hopefully we get some breath of the wild quality or better development on one of their biggest ips!

[@vargasbrothers23]

@@rpgshadowmorn2683breath of the wild was in development for 3-4 years and was released on a system that’s not that much more powerful than those consoles, yet this game still looks nearly as good as breath of the wild even though it has to add all these animations and new forms to Pokémon. It doesn’t even look that much better in my opinion.

[@Egood_ty]

@@rpgshadowmorn2683 just wondering ps3 isnt that old people still love ps3 games so why

[@Egood_ty]

@@rpgshadowmorn2683 also why compare or stress about it? Pointless worrying

[@joshuarobinson8529]

The music in this trailer really sells the wonder and mysticism of the untamed Hisui, as well as the tension of the incident plaguing it. And the dramatic section with the Ride Pokemon really sold both the nobility of the ride companions and the wonder one must have felt riding them. It's like a scene of riding a dragon through the sky; majestic and amazing.

[@ReindeerFlotila]

I'm scared this is just going to be "open world" with 0 happening in that world. A glorified wild area. From these images it looks like there's nothing to do beyond catching and battling pokemon. I hope there's some side quests that I'll find while traversing and not just the main story.

[@lightdragoon88]

I mean it shows what the main thing is to do: Make the Pokedex. It not just catch it once and everything auto recorded. We have to go out and find difference in gender, food, what moves it use, and you even get sidequest from NPC in towns to find out certain things.

[@123newjersey3]

This is gamefreak we're talking about. Don't aexpect anything more than what is shown, lmao. Unless they explicity reveal something, don't have your hopes up for "bonus features" or things we think are necessary. Basically be prepared for disappointment, lol.

[@AoiFlame02]

@@123newjersey3 we get it bro, you've copied pasted the same shit in multiple different comments. At least try at it.

[@123newjersey3]

@@AoiFlame02 "why say lot word when few word do trick"

[@AoiFlame02]

@@123newjersey3 dude, it just makes you look like a bot. That's why

[@connergoessupersonic]

It’s really a shame that so many people were put off by how low the graphics quality is… this game turned out to be one of the best in the entire franchise

[@ThatAwkwardSmile]

Looks great, I do wish the Pokemon had a bit more texture to them though!

[@lacytheespeon517]

I agree, like pokken

[@ThatAwkwardSmile]

@@lacytheespeon517 exactly! Hopefully it's something they can polish, it all depends where they are with the game - launching in January I'd assume they would start getting a "final" build ready for October/November so they can get the physical copies out and then post launch will just be bug fixes and any future content

[@ihavepissinmybrain]

@@lacytheespeon517 Pokken looked way too realistic in my opinion. It’s something Bandai Namco tends to go way too overboard with in a lot of their games.

[@lacytheespeon517]

@@ihavepissinmybrain I like it

[@Yew_chube]

As soon as I saw a loli at thumbnail, I liked.

[@hikoplays]

Honestly interesting but I'm going to be cautiously optimistic

[@cap3423]

Fr it looks kinda buggy in some areas, and something about it gives me an empty vibe. It looks great but almost like it belongs on the wii u back in 2014

[@hikoplays]

@@cap3423 agree. Ff 15 has the same problem and well many open words. Small open worlds may be the way to go idk

[@Prinzherbert]

@@cap3423 Probably because there's almost no interaction with the world itself. All we can see and interact are Pokemon, there doesn't seem to be anything impressive in the horizon that would make the player want to go there. That's why I'm worried, it's an open world but seems to lack almost all the things that make an open world interesting

[@cap3423]

@@Prinzherbert Exactly and its a shame since Nintendo makes an absurd amount from pokemon alone and should be able to do wayyy more than they give

[@netweed09]

@@cap3423 Pokémon is never going to be a UHD bump-mapped Halo 6 experience; people need to stop falsely projecting as an opinionated 'expectation'. Gamefreak has always wanted Pokémon to be a simple, house-made affair. This presentation, the theme and all the new expansive areas and features they showed off look fantastic. They've really poured their souls into this. Breath1 was 'emptier'. Whatever happened to ''Gameplay > Graphics'' anyway??

[@Eaglebrace]

If you have considered to get this game, i can confirm this is by far the greatest pokemon game on switch.

[@qtzty]

i fear there will be literally zero content besides catching and looking for pokemon

[@trinity_frost]

I assume it'll have a story

[@CrystalLaser]

I’m thinking just that’s the stage of development it’s on right now so that’s what they’re showing off. I have high doubts that’s the product they would send out.

[@aetriandimitri190]

They've said there will be story relating to arceus, but they can't really show much without spoilers

[@AntonioJose-uk8ln]

@@CrystalLaser They're 5 months from release. If they are still developing core content, and not mostly testing and polishing... this is going to be a doozy. I'm cautiously optimistic for this to be a fun game offering something new, though. Cautiously.

[@CrystalLaser]

@@AntonioJose-uk8ln Games have done a 180 from the trailer to the actual release. Just look at Pokemon Gold and Silver. Have a little faith.

[@VictorbrineSC]

The fact that this masterpiece of a game only lasted for like a month in terms of hype and short of a year of lifetime... I hope it won't be the same issue for Legends Z-A.

[@m_imran7957]

Pokemon sword and shield: pokemon can chase you Pokemon legands arceus: pokemon can attack you

[@ZachStone3213]

Gen 9: Pokemon can freaking eat you.

[@trinity_frost]

@@ZachStone3213 gen 10: pokemon can enslave you

[@DrawciaGleam02]

Yeah, the red eye pokemon are scary!!!! :O

[@metalheadrobredbar6899]

If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a Luxray.

[@genuinelylost3005]

Gen 13 pokemon can have babies with you

[@levicastro1412]

Finally stantler receiving some love, always liked it

[@tejaskutal2922]

Did Hisuian Varients of Pokemon become Extinct at some point prior to Hisui becoming Modern-day Sinnoh?

[@Arelenedhel]

@@tejaskutal2922 yes

[@silvertigerhd7401]

Now all we need is Dunsparce to get some love

[@romagamo4135]

This looks way better than it was first announced.

[@K0ltr0n]

It looks better but imo they still have some work to do

[@JS-kb4bk]

@@K0ltr0n A lot is an understatement. Most profitable franchise in gaming, yet looks like a low budget indie game.

[@alexmastah5073]

Still looks like a fucking PS2 game

[@Jeff-tt6yh]

Just looks like breath of the wild..

[@Syraionn]

@@alexmastah5073 Imagine if it was made on the same engine as Genshin Impact...

[@Wavy.Cookie._7]

As a person who had played this,This game was top notch,And to all who want to find a good Pokémon game,I would recommend this,it was a amazing experience

[@trevorb9281]

My biggest complaint is the design and environments. It’s very minimal. The Pokémon just never look natural in their environment they always look awkward. Like they were placed there. More trees, rocks, clutter is definitely needed. Plus mini games/side activities and this could be amazing. Solid foundation though and interesting new mechanics.

[@hatarlera]

That's what i was thinking, compared to the show this just feels underwhelming

[@Jason-hz6cm]

They should learn from monster hunter. Capcom nailed the placement and design of endemic life.

[@Dilandau88]

Switch isn't powerful enough to do better

[@wickstar8629]

if the graphics where any better i feel like the pokemon would look even more out of place it needs to have a good balance i dont mind a bit of a cartoony look makes it more fun imo

[@atofose]

Its a game not real life

[@Laoruperteen18]

I thought it would be in development for waaaaaay longer. Its already looking much better than the pre-alpha footage we first saw, but man, i fear that we will get a half finished product that they are being forced to ship out due to time constraints, and the game will suffer for it, but its still looking solid in concept.

[@DiskusGames]

Without a doubt they wanna rush it out in January, so they can release a new generation by the end of 2022 to keep the hype cycle going and the profits flowing. The thing is, Pokémon has gotten way to big for it’s own good. The games only make up a small percent of the total profits, however the Anime and Merchandising are all reliant on new games coming out every few years so they can make people excited for their products. That’s why there was no Pokémon Z, that’s why Sword and Shield was so underwhelming and if Legends Arceus turns out to be bad, then this will be the reason. I think the lion’s share of the blame here is on the Pokémon Company, however GameFreak refusing to significantly increase their team certainly isn’t helping.

[@ireplytodumbcomments2715]

They been working on this game since 2019

[@iheartheartssss]

@@DiskusGames there's no way they're going to release gen 9 next year. It's safe to say it's in the concept phases for now/extremely early development because they've been working on legends for a long time, not to mention sw&sh took 3 years. So I feel like 2023/2024 at the latest.

[@Arthur_url]

Isn't that Gamefreak's staple though? Tbh I feel most of the latest entries are unfinished games. And the terrible optimization is a total joke, still haven't got over that model thing going on with Sword/Shield. The bad part is that people keep buying them regardless, so its not like they're going to stop with that anytime soon.

[@DiskusGames]

@@iheartheartssss I hope you're right, but new gens have been on a three year cycle for a while now and I don't see why they would release Legends Arceus in January when they don't have anything bigger planned for the end of the year.

[@Unimpressed_Link]

I love the Skyrim "sweeping the dirt" NPC

[@comyuse9103]

you got a job? this is pretty accurate to real life if you've got a broom anywhere near your place of work

[@Unimpressed_Link]

@@comyuse9103 I'm just saying, it reminds me of the NPCs in Skyrim, it was the first thing that came to my mind

[@comyuse9103]

@@Unimpressed_Link and it is exactly what i did at my last job, almost literally! and that is something that tickles me. and i realize my last comment can be read a bit aggressively, but that isn't how i intended it.

[@YanSay]

This game was the best Pokemon game I ever played. I remember finishing it at 100% was so fun unlike other pokemon games where completing the pokedex isn’t that fun

[@Lukettin01]

Yooo that looks nice, i hope there will be a good story. If they improve wild pokemon habits and movement, like a pokemon running or drinking from a stream it would be amazing, cause they look lost for now.

[@fab6246]

I hope they don't go for a story and instead just let u do anything u want from the very beginning

[@kevindatruth]

This is the Pokémon game every kid always wanted in the 90s and early 2000s

[@devocrankseven1546]

And it looks like a game from 2000s ;-)

[@hectord3013]

@@devocrankseven1546 no it doesn't

[@longinus3890]

@@hectord3013 Yes it does, i could count the fps and polygons on my hand

[@hectord3013]

@@longinus3890 you aren't funny

[@LordAImighty]

@@longinus3890 What are you talking about? it doesn't. Lmfao

[@ThisUpdateIsBS]

This probably won't be perfect but it's a step in the right direction of my childhood dream, I have faith in them

[@EllisWarren]

Serious goosebumps from 1:41 , what a beautiful moment, the music, the sense of adventure- I am really looking forward to this game.

[@paleozilla2063]

Same thing

[@Jauren0524]

This game is a triumph, not only for pokemon but for gaming.

[@Drstrange3000]

I had tears is my eyes! This is the kind of Pokemon game I wanted for a while. An actual upgrade. It's so beautiful! There is actual life to the world. It looks like it is more exploration and story based.

[@NateTheToast]

I just hope it still has trainer battles and gyms.

[@lilFougie]

They need to fill the open world a little more. Seem bland.

[@NateTheToast]

@@lilFougie That's fair! Guarantee it's a limitation of the Switch.

[@Drstrange3000]

@@NateTheToast For me personally, it doesn't need gyms or trainers. It just needs challenges that gyms are supposed to offer. I would like for TPC to explore other parts of the Pokemon world in the mainline games. Gym battles are seen as staple for Pokemon, but Gym battles aren't everywhere as seen in the Alola Region. The Pokemon world consists of breeders, researchers, athletes, rangers, gangs. I want the games to deviate from the collect 8 badges and fight trainers along the way just a bit. Pokemon are even used in the Police force. I would love to see more of this Survey Corps. Plus, this game seems set in the past. I am not sure gym or trainer battles existed yet. I am also curious what is the full extent of the gameplay. I hope there is more as well.

[@NateTheToast]

@@Drstrange3000 to be fair given the info we got it probably won't have that, since Pokémon are just barely being trained.

[@jbd332]

100+ hours in, no plan on stopping anytime soon, may take quick brilliant diamond, snap, shield, or pokemon dungeons break, but arceus is so so good.

[@pudinkeviar4151]

dang 6 months ago i wasn't even thinking to touch this game, but now i've only played in less than a week 60 hours in. can't stop shiny hunting

[@absolutetr4sh551]

The game still has some thing to improve on visually, but overall I think this is looking like an amazing experience

[@absolutetr4sh551]

@PickledKong64 Howso? Also, opinions exist.

[@NobbsAndVagene]

@BaronsRead Stylistic and beautiful? It's like Breath of the Wild if they pixellated and flattened all the textures and removed all level of detail. It looks like a game from 2005.

[@dunkinonscrubs4433]

This deserves more likes I couldn’t agree more I wouldn’t mind them pushing them back for like outposts or bandits and you beat them or sneak in freeing Pokémon something to spice up the world

[@e5_loganjohn946]

I agree

[@Cooliealot]

@@NobbsAndVagene pfft have you even tried 2005 games. Just saying tho. Dmc 3 only looks good because it is a linear gameplay without any exploration. I am not even into pokemon but saying a game like this looks like ps2 or 2005 games are kinda harsh. As a retro person, this has been a joy into my eyes.

[@neskii7005]

A Pokemon “mega game” where it is absolutely open world, with realistic characteristics and behaviours from the Pokémon, with constant updates like GTA. I’m telling you that game would easily be their most profitable long term

[@remirussin7240]

Yeah but the issue is that then they can’t sell you the exact same thing next year.

[@ilyasrahimi7587]

@@remirussin7240 Could probably sell some DLC like gta and make much more money that way.

[@silenceexe9439]

Probably have to put it on pc to do that, I feel.

[@lookNOhands88]

Glad to see them still making games for the wii, would love to see a current Gen game though

[@IsaacGravity]

Take my upvote you magnificent wall crashing bastard. (High-fives) EDIT: But yeah, I WANT to get hyped especially due to the music. But nope. Been burned too many times by this series at this point. Hope for a steady flow of information from here on in.

[@Kenpachi0Sephiroth0]

@@IsaacGravity Facts. I love Pokemon but this game gives me a very bad feeling already.

[@andrewdroid1]

@TSnintendogamer The different artstyle is that of a ps2 game. I'm sorry, but this is not artstyle, but removing every kind of detail so the switch can maybe handle it.

[@nimbuswarrior7377]

2:32 closest thing to a Pokémon horror game we will ever get

[@ZachStone3213]

Dont jinx it.

[@polrusstomakriss9001]

Facts I need more bro 😂😂😂😂

[@22kingdomheartsfan]

And its honestly is scary imo. I mean giant red eyed Ursaring, chasing your ass, wanting to likely kill you.

[@sweetoleander9048]

The game does look a little empty in some areas, especially indoors and the town. Hopefully they add more clutter to make it look more alive and less blank.

[@JulioAmazio]

Exactly what I'm worried about. Other games like Breath of the Wild don't have this issue so I hope they take from that and add a lot more to fill up the environment.

[@ScionStorm1]

Though this is based on frontier era. There's only a handful of towns, no big cities and your task is to conduct wildlife surveys.

[@DarkAngelEU]

@@ScionStorm1 That's no reason to make the game barren. The pokes also just loaf around like they're just waiting to get caught, nothing seems detailed and that's downright disappointing.

[@ReindeerFlotila]

I'm so worried about that. Most open world games have small villages or stand alone homes with side quests along your path through the main story. This just looks like a basic Pokemon game with empty wilderness in between your next town.

[@zeetmeist9380]

It looks good; however, i feel like there's an emptiness to it for some reason...as if the Pokemon seem to be displaced in such a massive open world. It's too open from what I'm seeing here. Hopefully they fill out the landscape more. The towns could use some more "flare" to them as well. Otherwise, the graphics are beautiful, and i love the amount of interaction you can have with the Pokemon!

[@asturias0267]

They're ancient villages so I don't think it'd make sense for them to be too opulent. Give it some rustic flair but keep it realistic and grounded.

[@ralphthefrog3086]

Fr like how are wild animals surviving in climates that are just wide open fields of grass and nothing more… really lazy world design.

[@cheesebandit6382]

The charmin bear after you dont wipe 2:32

[@ZachStone3213]

I just want to give you a hug......with my claws.

[@JubilantFire]

I still can't believe it took this long for the best selling video game franchise of all time to put out something that looks like it was made 10 years ago as opposed to 20.

[@annakazam3610]

I'm excited for this, although I agree with the comments on this that the Pokémon look a bit out of place just standing around. That being said, this might not be the ultimate form of Pokémon you all want, and I know personally that that's disappointing, but please, if you think it is a step in the right direction and you have the money, buy it. If we want open world Pokémon, we need to tell Gamefreak and the Pokémon Company that we like them branching out in this direction and maybe one day we'll get that ultimate Pokémon you've been dreaming of. The regular titles will likely always sell in abundance, so voting on those with your money makes no real difference in the end. Sw&Sh were lackluster on many levels, but still sold a ton due to loyal fans, parents buying it for their kids, etc. Voting with your money on Legends Arceus might actually make a difference on the future of Pokémon.

[@cidney-leighwilsonbellamy7664]

Well said!

[@enopis7394]

Wonderful comment

[@Kishin-lv8dt]

Well this looks more better than the other one

[@Punkini]

SO happy pokemon is taking this direction. Even if this one isn’t fully fleshed out, this could inspire the pokemon team to continue making games like this in the future that are much more fleshed out. It’s an exciting first step, and looks incredible, even with its minor issues (ones I can see right now anyways)

[@ToPoSiKoSiS]

its like a pokemon game that should have arrived to the nintendo gamecube... but finally we will have it.

[@kerrygligorovic9758]

Does anyone notice that Pokemon Legends Arceus have the computer graphic characters and scenery designs from Pokemon Sword and Shield because I think the game is amazing, it's a shame that we're going to have to wait longer as it's going to be released next year on January 2022 instead of this year along with Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Games.

[@HodenAmBodengrrr]

Nah they shouldn't rush things, I think it would be even better if they release it a bit later like june 2022 or smth

[@kalmanta1824]

They would be dumb af for releasing it alongside D&P remakes.

[@Chadfill8348]

I think they should delay it 1 or 2 more years so they can polish and implement more things properly

[@DarkAngelEU]

@@HodenAmBodengrrr I was thinking the same. From what we're seeing here, January seems way too early for a proper release.

[@fengjunlim1965]

1:40 and 3:12 literally best part of the trailer I can watch this whole day

[@loser_kid4472]

This looks incredible I’ve never been more exited for Pokémon game to come out, I can’t wait to stay up late playing

[@AziaXtremeNFinity]

I hope they make more Pokemon games like this but for a) Red, Blue, Yellow, Green (Generation 1) b) Gold, Silver, Crystal (Generation 2) c) Ruby, Sapphire (Generation 3) d) Black and White (Generation 5) e) X and Y (Generation 6) f) Sun and Moon (Generation 7) g) Sword and Shield (Generation 8)

[@alvarolopez8514]

Yeah, I have always dreamed of a Pokémon game like this one. They could polish and improve a lot about Legends Arceus, I'm sure of it, It's the first of their kind. This could be really awesome and I think they intend to do it. I mean the name of the game have 2 parts implying that a Pokémon Legends Mewtwo, Pokémon Legends Rayquaza or something on that line could be a reality and the game could take place on any Era.

[@leafblade2636]

They've retread Kanto so often I've tired of it. No, instead of stepping back at the older generations all the time they NEED to improve and move forward. Going back's just going to make them get complacent and think they can release the same game only with improved graphics again and again.

[@Bubbly_Dragon]

@@leafblade2636 I mean... That's basically been they're production cycle since, like, gen 4. Even Pokemon snap - My favourite new release - is just a remake of an older game. I really hope Arceus is good, but I honestly don't think Pokemon Company can deliver, and if it doesn't they're just going to stop trying to make new games entirely as per usual

[@youtuberyoutuber2495]

seems like gen 1 was the original pokemon when it came out in the 1990s. But what is Red, Blue, Yellow and Green you have with Gen 1?

[@Bubbly_Dragon]

@@youtuberyoutuber2495 The pokemon generations are split into multiple games. Red and Blue were the first gen games in North America, but in Japan it was Red and Green, with Yellow just being a promotional release for the anime. The rest of the gens have either two or three games each, with the third having extra content (except for 7th and 8th gen, which had four games; the two original releases, as well as a later rerelease for both games). Gen 5 is a little weird because it has a sequel instead of a rerelease, but it serves the same purpose, so I'd count it as one myself

[@NEOMERCER]

As someone born in the 90's, I've been playing Pokemon since it first came out. But after growing older and leaving middle school I kind of just stopped playing. I tried to get back into it on the 3DS but it just felt too samey and it wasn't as fun without my older sister and friends from school. But this looks cool. It's looks like a Pokemon game that I've always wanted to try. I will say it does look a bit empty sometimes but I'll forgive that if it runs smoothly.

[@fab6246]

They should go more for a simple art design with barely any textures but with very good render distance and shading instead of whatever they're doing

[@cybrpixel]

This looks fine as is. And a good change of the core pokemon game. I wonder if they'll be any form of trainer battle's. Just have to wait and see.

[@ghosttords8880]

Considering you are the only trainer tasked with completing the dex I don’t think Theres trainer battles but I could be wrong

[@fab6246]

actually, ur paired up with ur rival or something, the website says something about that

[@cybrpixel]

Welp I'm sold now lol hopefully this game sells so game freak can see what the fans want when it comes to pokemon games like this.

[@BobThePenguin.]

Its sad that people arent able to hyped out of fear that the game ends up half baked

[@ginopuglia5986]

I've been waiting for this for 20 years

[@HuskySansVergogne]

the fact that the music from this trailer was never used in the game is a crime

[@pedro_b1564]

This honestly just feels like skyrim crossed pokemon, I ain't complaining

[@Zingystardust01]

After playing this game I have to say it’s the best Pokémon game ever made. Possibly one of the best switch games too. The experience was really a dream come true

[@livingxlotus564]

This is gorgeous. If the sound track is anything like this trailer I’ll be hyped

[@gerry8381]

Better than gen9 (scarlet and violet)... just add hold item, ability, gym battle, more trainer battle, more pokemon... then you're all set, best pokemon title ever.

[@michaelwilson7043]

I’ve been waiting for something like this from Pokémon. I do hope it’s as good as it looks.

[@MattsWrightUSUALLY]

This is already so much more than I was expecting. Super hyped to play this. Looks way better than it did the time before. Hopefully they can push back the release and give it the time it needs. Maybe even like late 2022 if it needs that long.

[@lapsedilationdrive3943]

Lol the game will be launched in Jan 2022 so its highly likely that the game will be rushed just like the previous instalments.

[@randomperson6790]

Man the mix between the starters is just legendary

[@secretly8072]

if the battles were a bit like pokkens battles, id be incredibly happy other than that, this game looks so freaking cool and im so excited to give it a try!

[@polrusstomakriss9001]

FUCKING THANK YOU IM GLAD IM NOT THE ONLY ONE OMGOODNESD

[@nutriacubica]

My dude basculin getting some love

[@gandis_left_foots_bigtoe9892]

This was definitely inspired by botw and I love that. This is a huge leap in the right direction for pokemon and I can't wait to play it.

[@shadypielover]

2022 is going to be the absolute best year for gaming for decades to come.

[@kameronkirby9227]

I feel like they're trying and I'm more than happy to support this.

[@Kirbo710]

Can we just appreciate the box art for a second

[@everthonabtibol7234]

The trailer's theme reminded me of mononoke hime.

[@acertainghost286]

The music is actually incredible!

[@venxorih]

The way they’re taking so many things theyve already done and taking it into a whole new level is mindblowing. And honestly? Im glad theyre taking it out of their own comfort zones. Even if they have some problems here and there, i’d just be happy with what we get.

[@venxorih]

@@bob-qq9lp what

[@dogfood142]

Holy shit, just hire another studio to make this game already. Standards for open world games have been set already and I’m afraid this is no where near that mark. Such a shame.

[@MILOPETIT]

This looks like the most empty ass open world since Biomutant. Good concept tho can't wait for the sequel

[@giovalladares1022]

Have you not played BoTW? Empty works if done right

[@comyuse9103]

@@giovalladares1022 botw isn't empty, it is full of smaller locations and specially curated views, it is kinda the only thing the game actually has going for it.

[@MILOPETIT]

@@giovalladares1022 You mean empty as in filled with multiple elements of a complex system that lets you create your own gameplay (see also Minecraft or GTA)? Yeah I'm not sure this looks like that but let's hope I'm wrong and they just didn't show it

[@franntsb]

@@giovalladares1022 BoTW - which had way better graphics on a way bigger scale on WiiU btw - has a mostly realistic open world. Even "empty" places give you interesting detail, overgrown ruins, hidden items and koroks, viewpoint locations, and of course loot. The world feels organic and can be interacted with. This trailer here looks like a kid plopped some trees into the WC3 world editor. I mean for pete's sake, how did they look at 1:41 and thought "yeah that looks good, put it in the trailer". BoTW looks like that when bullet time bouncing and the world hasn't loaded in yet.

[@Zero-cu6re]

@@comyuse9103 bro.....be honest with yourself you love the game we all do but admit it it was EMPTY if you call I giant open empty grassy area filled then just.....

[@hassanlumna233]

Dude the ONLY thing I wish they added as a feature in the open world is to ride your own catched Pokémon like in the Sky I could ride Reshiram, in the ground I ride Entei and in the sea I could ride Lugia that would make the game more realistic and that alone worth it to play the game.

[@rachadlendar4918]

There never gonna do it

[@sinamoon_]

This game looks absolutely phenomenal and if the only thing we're concerned with are the visuals, I'd absolutely say that the Pokémon Company is moving in the right direction. They are important, but this world looks so rich and different I can't wait to see what's instore!!

[@22kingdomheartsfan]

I really do not get what is so bad about the visuals. They look good to me

[@jaz3766]

@@22kingdomheartsfan They are. Those are just pokemon fans for ya.

[@22kingdomheartsfan]

@@jaz3766 Yeah it just annoys me. Even more so when they say a game like Stadium has better graphics then Sword and Shield.

[@jaz3766]

@@22kingdomheartsfan Exactly! Like, why do graphics and all that crap matter if it's an overall good game?

[@22kingdomheartsfan]

@@jaz3766 Graphics are one thing, but good graphics don't make a good game. You should also take gameplay, controls (Looking at you Resident Evil 1 and your ass controls), and story.

[@Noyonbond47]

0:28 I love how that wild gardevoir walks. It's so cool

[@RanmaSaotome1_2]

I'm gonna be honest graphically it looks terrible ( like 2006 wii graphic textures ) but it doesn't matter because a true open world pokemon game is hype.

[@robles7481]

Finally someone tells the truth

[@rihopytsep]

Yeah, this looks extremely rough. For a mobile game, sure, but for the Switch this is a step backwards visually.

[@dragonsuper6195]

The homages this plays to Gen 2 Pokemon is so nostalgic, I mean, the "ancient" pokeballs, just from that alone, I think this will be a great game to play. And if I'm being honest, we might get some backstory of how Pokeballs work, like the Jewel of Arceus, was used to develop the first pokeball or something, that would be something to be excited about

[@kevinkite3418]

Looks like an interesting new direction for future games.

[@FancyTophatDude]

that cell shading at the end around 3:28 just looks so much better than anything else in the game. it might require some more complex shader work, but man would it pay off to see all pokemon like that, makes them look so much closer to their 2d art.

[@leoogdom]

Man, oh, man. I can't wait for SMT V

[@eternal-z2h]

This trailer almost made me cry gamefreak is finally listening

[@blossom9510]

This looks so cool! If I saw this when I was little I would have completely lost my ten year old mind! And I already feel like I'm losing my mind over it right now, so that's probably for the best!

[@tejaskutal2922]

Did Hisuian Varients of Pokemon become Extinct at some point prior to Hisui becoming Modern-day Sinnoh?

[@arranmilne1958]

YESSSS!!! Finally an adventure Pokemon game - I've been waiting for something like this!! If this had voice acting - it would be perfect!

[@gino8045]

Yes, this is exactly what I want. Me and my Rowlet will do amazing things together

[@tejaskutal2922]

Did Hisuian Varients of Pokemon become Extinct at some point prior to Hisui becoming Modern-day Sinnoh?

[@hallucination3704]

@@tejaskutal2922 perhaps, or maybe they just became rarer, causing the populace to forget about them entirely

[@sera-chan8194]

1:06 that's the cutest thing I've ever seen! Waking up Buizel making cute noises :3

[@sethhenderson7790]

Looks like a good start the next game like this will be better with first and second gen Pokémon

[@MikeBickley]

They need to just flat out lean towards like a skyrim style pokemon game lol. Deep lore, quest lines, side quests. I understand pokemon is aimed at kids...but there's a giant adult player base that would love a basically adult version. Even having your character as a customizable adult rather than a child.

[@Varookz]

More importantly, making the game a bit more challenging because "brain dead easy" difficulty just like the recent games is not the way to go.

[@AuraAstral_44]

So this game is set in the past, way before all the other mainline Pokemom games, huh? Hope that doesn't create any timeline problems. After all, it'd be weird to see a Quick Ball in this era.

[@ShadyTex254]

Well remember back in gold and silver they made specialty pokeballs out of acorns. A quickball would not be out place necessarily.

[@AuraAstral_44]

@@ShadyTex254 Yeah, but Hisui looks like it's a few hundred years in the past. This is the problem with games going back into the past, the technology becomes whack.

[@spoon7053]

The crafting mechanic as detailed on the website is promising, and so is riding pokemon. i hope that learning a pokemon’s patterns and behavior will actually be a challenging puzzle and not a question of just battling and catching them. This looks better than before but the mons will have to do something more interesting than walk around to really be immersive.

[@mythcraft3445]

love the idea of this project and hope it does well, some of the animations look a bit rough tho no? like most of it was fine honestly but the pokemon attacking like the ursaring lunge looked really ancient

[@yourfellowthomasd3675]

THE THUMBNAIL ITS AMAZING

[@Slender02]

It's great to know that Nintendo still launching games for Wii

[@CDCrest]

Huh?

[@JoaoVictor-fk8no]

lmao

[@angiemuller5444]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@jaredkhan8743]

i wish the ending cutscene really was actual gameplay... that art style is gorgeous compared to what the actual gameplay looks like.

[@Kenpachi0Sephiroth0]

This looks soulless. My gut tells me that what is not shown in this trailer is a load of bs that people will notice once the game comes out just like before...

[@spartan8400]

That woman "sweeping" nothing is a small sign of what to expect. These animations are so lazy. I'm sure some of it is good, but really Nintendo? I bet there's a lot more unpolished crap that will be revealed.

[@Kenpachi0Sephiroth0]

@@spartan8400 I feel so sad that people are just accepting this level of quality from such a big franchise. My gut told me Cyberpunk 2077 felt odd in the gameplay trailers and I should have listened. And now it is telling me the same with Pokemon... But his time I am listening. I felt 0 emotion with this trailer, no hype, no desire to see more which are things that usually happen with good trailers.

[@hugotsuji843]

vai te lasca gringo bobinho kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

[@nikoalic.o.dgamer9862]

It's cool to have new pokemon games and to discover new pokemon 1997 to now. Till 2023 anyone

[@technobladefan7791]

Honestly, I think there’s going to be more other than looking for and catching Pokémon.

[@StarkTheBunny]

this looks really cool! i hope they make good use out of this concept and/or system, so we can see it in future pokemon games

[@tristanpierucci4314]

I lost my mind when I saw the 3 different generation starters, cyndaquil, oshawott, and rowlet. That blew my mind. I'm already going to pick cyndaquil.

[@procrafter5000]

Then I choose oshawott

[@visces4447]

and I choose rowlet!

[@moppenboek]

I like the idea of Pokemon being tools to not just collect but than also use to expand your playground to interact and to explore like a metroidvania

[@thekartoeffel]

For the world biggest franchise, this has a very poor visual quality. I'm really impressed.

[@zeusthecloud7219]

what i like about this game is that you can catch a pokemon without encountering it

[@Designer239]

I jus can’t get enough of watching this video over and over , cuz to me this is really getting me really mega hyped for it.

[@Accidental.Creation]

Ohmawgad, the music when she flies away, it's so good 😢

[@Jacksynth]

I wish it could be in development for longer. This doesn’t look finished. I almost hope it gets delayed.

[@ZBatt1]

bro what crack you smoking? the game looks 10x better than when it was first teased

[@ll7273]

It would be cool if they could add secret bases and furniture like in platinum.