3 Biggest Ways Pokémon Legends: Z-A Is Different From Arceus

We now have two Pokemon Legends games, but that doesn't mean you can expect Legends: Z-A to be an Arceus clone.
VG247

Pokemon Legends Z-A's new structure and battles have the power to make a Pikachu terrifying - hands-on

Pokemon's caretakers take a characteristically large swing, with equally characteristic restraint.
GameSpot

Pokemon Legends: Z-A Shakes Up Pokemon's Combat For The First Time In Decades

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. In 2022, Pokemon Legends: Arceus reimagined the long-running series' catching mechanics. For the first time ever, capturing a wild Pokemon required ...

‘Pokémon Legends: Z-A’ Preview: More Ways to Catch, Battle and Customize Than Ever Before

“Pokémon Legends: Z-A,” the first “Pokémon” game to launch on the Switch 2, is nearly here, and Nintendo has revealed a ...

I played an hour of Pokémon Legends: Z-A and while I’m sold on its dynamic battle system, the world is depressingly lifeless

I spent an hour battling across Lumoise City but left my brief Pokémon adventure with more questions than answers.
Variety

‘Pokémon’ Goes Real-Time: ‘Legends Z-A’ Majorly Upgrades ‘Arceus’ Combat, Mega Evolutions and Graphics on the Switch 2

“Pokémon” has officially gone next-gen: “Legends: Z-A,” the sequel to 2022’s successful open-world spinoff “Pokémon Legends: Arceus,” is a major step-up with enhanced graphics and brand new combat ...

Pokémon Legends: Z-A – The Final Preview

We sent our resident Pokémon superfan to play more of Pokémon Legends: Z-A on Nintendo Switch 2, and she came back with lots of thoughts and comparisons to Pokémon Legends: Arceus.