"The humans were makin' a real fuss, y'see," the literal god of the sea says. "So I headed down to the quiet ocean floor fer a good, long nap. But I s'pose that made it stop rainin' here, huh? Sure am sorry 'bout that.""
"In Pokémon Pokopia, legendary Pokémon are still powerful, but we can talk to them and get a sense of their personalities beyond their mighty power. That means that we are getting an unprecedented look into the inner machinations of their god-like minds."
In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, legendary Pokémon are portrayed with distinct personalities rather than as untouchable divine forces. Kyogre, the rain-making sea deity, appears early in the game with a dramatic orchestral entrance. The Pokémon speaks using a Southern dialect filled with apostrophes and distinct pronunciations, creating a comforting drawl in the player's mind. This localization choice reflects Kyogre's Japanese dialogue, where it refers to itself using "わし," a term elderly Japanese men use for themselves. The dialogue suggests Kyogre is ancient and wise, apologizing for accidentally stopping the rain while napping on the ocean floor. This approach humanizes legendary Pokémon, giving them relatable characteristics and raising questions about how other legendaries will be characterized throughout the game.
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