Summary
Pokemon Legends: Z-Acould provide a solid opportunity for players to learn about the origins of one memorable character from the series. So far, one advantage that thePokemon Legendsgames have at their disposal is the chance to look at the history of thePokemonworld.Pokemon Legends: Arceusdid it with Sinnoh, andPokemon Legends: Z-Awill be able to do it with Kalos. These looks at the past don’t have to be restricted to locations and landmarks though.Pokemon Legends: Z-Acould shed light on one character’s history and use it to tell a rich story.
TheupcomingPokemon Legends: Z-Aensures thatPokemon Legends: Arceuswill not be a one-off for the series. In addition to the change in the gameplay formula,Pokemon Legendsalso benefits from giving players a look at a different era of thePokemonuniverse’s timeline. Admittedly, it is not yet clear ifPokemon Legends: Z-Awill take place in the past or future, largely thanks to the futuristic motifs of the trailer. However, the trailer focusing on the development of Kalos' Lumiose City means that it could go either way. However, this is a detail that should be clarified in future information.
Looker’s Ancestors Can Play a Role in Pokemon Legends: Z-A
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Can Look at Looker’s History
In addition to exploringKalos' lore inPokemon Legends: Z-A, there is another piece of history that could be worth looking into. Looker is a character that debuted inPokemon Platinum, and has made a few additional appearances in later games. He is a detective for the International Police who has crossed paths with multiple protagonists over the course of his investigations. Since the Looker Bureau, which he uses as a headquarters, is located in Lumiose City, there’s a possibility for his predecessor to appear in the game. In fact, Looker’s history could be worked into the game in a few notable ways.
Looker’s Ancestor Could Be the Latest to Appear in Pokemon Legends
It’s possible that much in the fashion of theancestors seen inPokemon Legends: Arceus, players could encounter Looker’s own ancestors or one of the previous holders of his title. After all, Looker himself grants the title to the protagonist ofPokemon X and Yafter they assist him in his investigations in that game. InPokemon Legends: Z-A, Looker’s predecessor could prove to be a character with a similar role to Looker himself. They could have an investigation that the protagonist gets wrapped up in. This could act as a source of side missions, or be tied into the game’s main plot.
Looker’s Predecessors Could Play an Important Role in Lumiose’s History
Looker’s ancestors could also play a major role. Similar to how the protagonist joinedPokemon Legends: Arceus' Galaxy Expedition Team, they could join the original version of what would eventually become the Looker Bureau or International Police. The player could then go on to take on investigations that make up the plot of the game, exploring more of the area surrounding Lumiose City and solving any mysteries that crop up. The modern Looker Bureau being in Lumiose itself only strengthens this theory. There is a decent chance that Looker could be connected toPokemon Legends: Z-A’s equivalent to the Galaxy Expedition Team.
InPokemon Legends: Z-A, Looker’s predecessor could prove to be a character with a similar role to Looker himself.
Looker has appeared in severalPokemongames, and a look at his ancestors' history could be interesting. After all,Pokemon Legends: Z-Ashould be innovative, especially since it’s the sequel to a game that already made major changes to the series' formula. This experimentation could include Looker’s predecessors taking center stage. There are still plenty of mysteries surrounding Looker and his past, and he’s already a fascinating enough character in his own right. A look into Looker’s distant history could prove worthwhile ifPokemon Legends: Z-Aends up taking that direction.
Pokemon Legends Z-A
The sequel to Pokemon Legends: Arceus, Pokemon Legends: Z-A takes Pokemon trainers back to the Kalos region’s Lumiose City.
