In our Pokemon Legends: Z-A review, deputy news editor Catherine Lewis gave the game four out of five stars, praising its slice-of-life tone, anime-inspired real-time combat, and warm worldbuilding. She noted that Lumiose’s single-city focus can sometimes feel repetitive, but added that the city is richly detailed and full of things to discover.
A new Pokémon release was always going to be one of the most anticipated new games of 2025 for many players, but where will it land on our list of the Best Pokémon Games?
