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Pokémon Legends Z-A is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about releases on the Nintendo Switch 2 — but not for the reasons fans hoped. Despite all the hype surrounding Pokémon’s first major title on next-gen hardware, reviews for Pokémon Legends Z-A have been surprisingly average. Critics and players alike are calling it “fine, but forgettable,” with most outlets landing somewhere in the 8/10 range. After nearly a decade of Pokémon games described as “good enough,” many fans are wondering if the series has truly lost its magic — or if this level of mediocrity has just become the new normal for Nintendo’s biggest franchise. What’s even more disappointing is how little the Switch 2 edition actually improves the experience. Outside of a smoother 60 frames per second and slightly sharper textures, the visual and technical upgrades are barely noticeable compared to the original Switch version. Environments still look muddy, animations remain stiff, and the overall presentation feels closer to a remaster than a next-gen reinvention. For a game that was supposed to show what Pokémon could look like on modern hardware, Pokémon Legends Z-A feels more like an HD patch than a flagship release. And yet — fans are still lining up to buy it. Because Pokémon isn’t just a game anymore; it’s comfort food. It’s the one franchise that reminds players of simpler times, when their biggest worry was beating the Elite Four. Even as adults juggling jobs, bills, and burnout, people return to...