"While Z-A is the second game to sport the "Legends" moniker, it's unrelated to the plot and setting of Arceus - but still in the same vein of splitting off from the mainline series. This is the very first Pokémon game to take place entirely in a single city, the dazzling Paris-inspired Lumiose City from the Kalos Region, which was first featured in X and Y."
"Far and away, the thing that excites me the most about Z-A is the fact that it's entirely set in Lumiose, for more than one reason. I mentioned earlier that modern Pokémon games have lost a bit of their "soul," and I specifically mentioned that in regard to town. In the 2D games, every single town didn't just have a unique art style, but you got a sense for their culture, and how those unique regional cultures intertwined with the region at large."
Modern Pokémon installments have suffered from prominent technical issues and an apparent loss of soul, leaving gameplay and stories feeling less adventurous. New Pokémon designs remain appealing, but contemporary entries often fail to capture the older games' sense of place and culture. Legends: Arceus provided a notable exception by restoring a more soulful approach. Pokémon Legends: Z-A departs from mainline continuity and unfolds entirely within Lumiose City, a Paris-inspired locale from Kalos. Hands-on impressions highlighted Mega Evolution combat, nighttime Battle Zone exploration, and a strong emphasis on urban culture and renewed excitement for the franchise.
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