Is Pokémon Legends Arceus a Real Open World Game?

Pokémon Legends: Arceus looks like the first true open-world Pokémon game, but is that really the case?

Pokémon Legends: Arceus review: A messy, worthwhile experiment - Polygon

Pokemon Legends Arceus review: The open-world game I was hoping for - CNET

Nintendo Confirms Pokemon Legends: Arceus is Not an Open-World Game - Niche Gamer

What are Mass Outbreaks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus?

Pokémon Legends: Arceus reviews roundup – a breath of fresh air

We finally have a release date for open-world 'Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Is The Open World Legends: Arceus Wasn't

Pokemon Legends Arceus review: The open-world game I was hoping for - CNET

Pokémon Legends: Arceus Will Feature Open World Design : NPR