Pokemon Legends: Z-A is here, bringing with it the mainline RPG series' first foray into real-time combat, and while the new battle system generally works really well, players have found a couple of places where old mechanics haven't been adapted effectively.
In our Pokemon Legends: Z-A review, I discuss how certain mechanics have been cleverly reworked to suit the real-time format, with 'trap moves' like Spikes now setting up obstacles on the field. However, not everyone is impressed with these changes across the board, with one player on Reddit questioning "what is the purpose" of the move Substitute in the latest RPG.
