Pokémon Legends: Z-A is getting plenty of good reviews, but like every Pokémon game, it isn't 100% free of frustrations. Accompanying Legends: Z-A's meaningful evolution of the formula, there's also a lot that stays the same. While there's nothing wrong with keeping Pokémon's strong foundation in place, some fans are getting tired of having it explained to them in detail yet again.
A Reddit post from Alone_Ad_1062 highlights this annoyance, noting that the handholding is a "fun-killer" and pointing out the overabundance of cutscenes in the first two hours. Another post from ArcadianEuphoria makes a similar complaint, arguing that "We NEED to get rid of the multi-hour tutorial sections." Both posts have quickly generated hundreds of comments in agreement, so these clearly aren't isolated opinions.
Balancing the demands of newcomers and veterans can be difficult, but some fans already have proposals at hand. According to Thingpaint, an "I have played [Pokémon] games before" button could be the perfect solution. More comically, heartbreakhill suggests a "Ron Swanson 'I know more than you' button" to press whenever an NPC starts going over the basics again.
While dedicated fans are capable of making it through a few...
