Pokemon Legends: Arceus is arguably one of the most innovative Pokemon games in a long time because it dares to revolutionize a well-tried formula that lasted for over 25 years now, and it challenges it in many ways, too. Pokemon fans went from running into wild creatures in tall grass from hiding in it to catching Pokemon in the overworld, all while managing limited resources and trying to survive in the wilds of the Hisui region. Pokemon Legends: Arceus is missing core features like held items, breeding, and abilities, and yet it still manages to introduce new ones that make the gameplay loop compelling and quite refreshing.