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Pokémon Legends ZA is getting slammed by players while critics call it “good.” Here’s what fans say is actually going wrong on Nintendo Switch 2. From weak graphics and no voice acting to a $29.99 day-one DLC, the backlash is snowballing—and the UK launch data isn’t pretty. Four days post-launch, Pokemon Legends ZA is facing a sharp player–critic divide. On Metacritic, the user score sits around 4.5/10 (“Generally Unfavorable”), with thousands of ratings dragging it down. Players’ top complaints: dated visuals, no voice acting in major scenes, and the feeling that content was carved out for paid add-ons—made worse by a $29.99 “Mega Dimension” day-one DLC. Meanwhile, critics are notably kinder: OpenCritic’s Top Critic Average is ~81 (“Strong”), underscoring how far professional reviews and player sentiment have split on Pokemon Legends ZA. That gap is fueling a visible fan backlash. Social threads and community posts are packed with longtime players venting that the series still isn’t evolving outside its core loop—mocking cutscenes without voices and the game’s rough presentation, and calling the DLC timing “a cash grab.” Discussion highlights include fans saying they like Pokemon “flaws and all,” but admit these games aren’t up to modern standards, and roundups noting Legends ZA’s user score plunge amid accusations of review-bombing. The tone is consistent: fans are fed up, and they’re organizing the receipts. Early UK retail data backs up the frustration: despite debutin...