Pokemon Legends: Z-A Is Secretly Very Funny

"Pokémon Legends: Z-A has no business being as funny as it is. Whether I'm enjoying the absurdity of its main cast's antics or passing by an NPC who says something so out of pocket I have to do a double take at their speech bubble, I'm getting plenty of chuckles out of my time in Lumiose City. The citizens of the Paris-inspired setting seem to be going through it , and it means that you'll find a lot of odd one-liners"

"Still, you can't deny that its people have character. The main cast of Z-A Royale participants and members of Team MZ are some of the most memorable characters Game Freak has put in one of these games. While the nameless denizens of Lumiose City you encounter aren't decked out in glitz and glamour like the members of the main cast, they make the most of their screentime, like that one lady in the background of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness ."

"Some of the brief quips you'll see while running around actually drop surprisingly insightful tidbits, like revealing what's happened to characters from and . Others are just the ramblings of mad people at their wits' end, who can't be bothered to mask their discontent in front of a group of young adults tirelessly trying to save the city. Without further ado, here are some of the best, funniest, and most unsettling quotes I've seen both online and in my own playthrough."

Pokémon Legends: Z-A blends absurd humor with surprising narrative hints delivered through both main characters and background NPCs. Lumiose City inhabitants consistently produce odd one-liners, existential quips, and unfiltered complaints that generate frequent laughs and occasional unease. The main cast, including Z-A Royale participants and Team MZ, provides standout personalities, while nameless denizens maximize limited screentime with memorable moments. The city’s small map and lack of distinct districts have attracted criticism since launch, yet localization and dialogue help create a lively tone. Some NPC lines reveal plot details, while others emphasize the city's fraught atmosphere.

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