>>53054201It was topped by:
>Crystal>Emerald>Platinum>HGSS>B2W2>USUM>SwSh>SVSo yes it has been topped and will probably be topped again. A fantastic and highly refreshing entry in the series, but ultimately not a highlight, it is to me perfect proof that diverting from the core Pokemon formula can produce a beautiful game, but most likely cannot surpass any definitive generation titles. Arceus feels as if it’s the lesser two games of a generation, like a Diamond and Pearl that will never receive a Platinum; for all the mature and fascinating new turns that the game takes, there are some glaring flaws that prevent it from reasonably being listed among the definitive generation titles. It sounds so consoomer, but that game could really benefit from a third version/paid DLC more than the average set of games. I think Arceus will age to have a reputation like X and Y, a fun and memorable but relatively empty tale of what could’ve been, with achievements that feel diminished by their better implementation in subsequent titles. If this game is the start of a new side series, I think some amazing things will follow, I hope that future entries feel more definitive. As it stands, Legends is a solid 7/10; great for the Pokemon series at large, but shy of being a valid contender for the God tier sliver of games. As much as it may make people seethe, I’d say it shares a tier with SwSh and SV just below the tier of the other games greentexted above.
