Instruction booklets were a staple with every video game at one point. Now very few games come with booklets, with manuals usually being reserved for collector’s editions. But some gamers keep the idea alive bycreating their own video game instruction manuals, just as one player did for their physical edition ofPokemon Legends: Arceus.
Instruction booklets usually came with helpful advice for players when they purchased physical editions of games. Along with basic information such as controls, the books would also come with tips, lore, and artwork. They were usually a good introduction to the game before a player even inserted the cartridge or disc into their consoles. While the booklets have fallen to the wayside, many players still have fond memories of these books coming with their games.
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One Redditor going by the handle of RomeuForte harkened back to the days of instruction booklets by creating one forPokemon Legends: Arceus. They printed it on double-sided glossy paper, giving the booklet a nice sheen. The manual is reminiscent of the one that came with the originalPokemon Red and Blue, as it provides information on the game’s region and some of the Pokemon that can be found.
RomeuForte’s booklet shares information on the game’s protagonists and has detailed information on thestarters inPokemon Legends Arceus. The book also opens up into a full-sized poster featuring the cover art for the game. It is a great homage to the manuals that used to come with games and holds a great amount of nostalgia for those who grew up with them.
ThePokemon Legends: Arceusbookis receiving a lot of positive attention. A number of fans have expressed their love for the booklet and even asked how it was made so that they can print their own. Many stated that they wished games still came with instruction books and that they missed them. One commenter even stated that the books were the reason they would buy the physical versions of a game, demonstrating the love that players still have for them.
RomeuForte is not the only one creating manuals for recent video games. A Redditor going by the name RowanFN1 created abooklet forThe Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HDthat features artwork and short character biographies, as well as the controls for the game. The manual was printed small enough to be able to fit inside a Nintendo Switch game case and also featured special attention to detail by showing the controls on the officialSkyward SwordJoy-Cons. These fan creations show that there is still a place in the hearts of gamers when it comes to instruction manuals.
