'Pokémon Legends: Z-A' is a great game, but it reveals some of the series' lingering problems, including a lack of voice acting.
Fifteen years ago, it would have been hard to believe that the Zelda series would have full voice acting in three games, while Pokémon, with thousands of anime episodes and a live-action film, would still not have it.
Pokémon adding voice acting has been a hotly contested topic for years, and after playing Pokémon Legends: Z-A, I’m more confident than ever in saying, yes, Pokémon really needs it.
There's a way to implement voice acting that can enhance the series' identity rather than detract from it.
Author's summary: Pokémon needs voice acting to evolve.