For a game aimed at children, Pokémon Legends: Z-A has its fair share of frights. Whether it’s the Gastlys attacking you in Wild Zone 4, or the intense horror of facing down an Alpha Pyroar and his pride in the dead of night, this game isn’t for the faint of heart. But there’s one area that’s a lot spookier than the rest, and its real-world counterparts are just as terrifying.
It’s a well-known fact that Pokémon regions mirror aspects of real-world locations, and the sixth generation’s region, Kalos, is based on France. This makes Lumiose City, Pokémon Z-A’s sprawling urban cityscape, a version of Paris. It’s got the giant central tower, the overwhelming cafe culture, and the fashion-forward residents to boot, but some of Paris’ creepier features have also made their way into the Pokémon world.
At various points during the Legends: Z-A storyline, we find ourselves venturing down into Lumiose’s sewer system, a cavernous collection of old brick tunnels that mirror the real Parisian sewers that still exist today. While not inherently terrifying, there’s something eerie about these empty passageways, especially when you don’t know what could be lurking around each corner. These sewers also serve as a habitat for various Pokémon, and the residents can tell us a lot about the sewers themselves.
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