Pokemon Legends: Arceushas been out for a few days now, and tons of players around the world are discovering the wonders of the Hisui region. Exploring the world, catching Pokemon, battling, all of that is there inPokemon Legends: Arceusof course. However, there are also ways to interact with their Pokemon outside in the field.
Pokemon Legends: Arceusallows players to have their Pokemon play a more active role besides just using them to ride on, or using a hidden move to change part of the environment, so the player can progress. Pokemon inPokemon Legends: Arceuscan be called outto interact with the game world. Pokemon can destroy rocks for ores, hit trees to make berries fall down, and brought out to battle like normal. Players can also just simply call out their Pokemon for a bit of fresh air.
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Reddit user Plasma7007 decided to let their Buizel out for a bit, and crouched down to better look at their Pokemon companion. Buizel turned to take a look at their Trainer, and stood up on its toes to give its Trainer an adorable nose-to-nose touch. Plasma7007 appropriately said it was a “boop” and was quite pleased with this little interaction.
Most of the comments of the post are filled with “That’s cute!”, or “That’s adorable”, but a couple of people shared some of the interactions they’ve had with their Pokemon. One commented that their Dusknoir slapped them, while another commented that they wanted to try it out with their Alpha Garchomp. Other people noted that the UI was missing, which helped the moment more real. Pokemon animations in3D environments like inPokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearlhave taken steps forward in recent years.
Some of the more recentPokemongames likePokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearlhave the feature to let players' Pokemon follow behind them. A lot ofPokemonplayers prefer having this feature since it helps them feel more attached to their traveling companions. OtherPokemongames likePokemon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go EeveeandPokemon Sword and Shieldalso have features that allow players to directly interact with their Pokemon. Giving Pokemon these kind of animations can allow for interactions like these.
If Game Freak can add in more Pokemon animations in the future, it could lead to more adorable moments like these between Pokemon and their Trainers. As playerscontinue making their way throughPokemon Legends: Arceus, there are sure to be more moments to be shared in the whimsical world ofPokemon.
