From the moment it was revealed, there was no doubt that Pokemon Legends: Arceus was far from a traditional Pokemon game. The RPG franchise is usually deeply rooted in its own traditions, but now Game Freak has created a title that defies hallmarks of the franchise. For one thing, Pokemon's iconic Pokedex has been overhauled in Pokemon Legends: Arceus, featuring much more complicated completion mechanics; players also get greater rewards than ever for working on it. Pokemon Legends: Arceus makes progress in plenty of other departments, like its crucial crafting system, greater options in catching Pokemon, and battles that pose an active threat to the protagonist.