10 Ways Legends Z-A Could've Changed the Game

 

In this video, I break down 10 Ways Pokémon Legends: Z-A Could’ve Changed the Game by pushing the Legends formula further instead of playing it safe. From deeper urban exploration and more reactive Pokémon behavior to meaningful trainer choice and smarter mission design, Z-A had the potential to redefine how Pokémon works in a modern, semi-open setting. I look at how evolving combat systems, improved traversal, and stronger integration between story and gameplay could have made Lumiose City feel alive rather than static, building on the groundwork laid by Legends: Arceus. The second half of the video focuses on missed opportunities—systems that could have elevated Z-A from a solid experiment into a true genre-shifter. There’s also a breakdown of how Z-A could’ve better balanced nostalgia with innovation, especially when revisiting Kalos. This isn’t a rant—it’s a constructive deep dive into what worked, what didn’t, and how future Legends titles can finally push Pokémon into its next evolution.