by Andrea Trama
2025 may not see a new generation of Pokemon games, but Pokemon Legends: Z-A is still considered a mainline release, and it arguably shakes up the existing formula in many unique ways compared to older titles. Pokemon Legends: Arceus' tall grass went from a hiding place for wild critters to one of the few safe zones in the wilds while trying to sneak up on powerful Alpha Pokemon, and now Pokemon Legends: Z-A is completely turning battles on their heads, going from turn-based to real-time with active dodges and cooldowns. Equally important is that PLZA is bringing back a popular customization feature entirely cut in Gen 9.
Be it to dive more into the school themes of the games, or be it because of development-related reasons, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet only allowed players to have their characters wear school uniforms with a few other accessories. This heavily limited the freedom of players to decide their character's appearance, and it was a major step back from previous games. Not only that, but the exclusion of clothing items like skirts and dresses in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet that had been in the series for a decade walked back years of female-empowering options.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Brings Back Skirts and Dresses
Pokemon Legends: Z-A bringing back skirts and dresses is a huge win for the series, as it once more allows players to customize their characters as they please, instead of being relegated to school uniforms. While Pokemon games typically cater to young players with their characters and stories, the series has plenty of young adult and adult fans who have grown alongside it, and it's only fair for them to be able to express themselves through customization. Skirts and dresses don't really have age labels on them, and Pokemon Legends: Z-A's customization options aren't even limited to gender.
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