Pokemon Scarlet

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  • Summary: The Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games, the newest chapters in the Pokémon series, are coming to Nintendo Switch. With these new titles, the Pokémon series takes a new evolutionary step, allowing you to explore freely in a richly expressed open world. Various towns blend seamlesslyThe Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games, the newest chapters in the Pokémon series, are coming to Nintendo Switch. With these new titles, the Pokémon series takes a new evolutionary step, allowing you to explore freely in a richly expressed open world. Various towns blend seamlessly into the wilderness with no borders. You'll be able to see the Pokémon of this region in the skies, in the seas, in the forests, on the streetsall over! You'll be able to experience the true joy of the Pokémon seriesbattling against wild Pokémon in order to catch themnow in an open-world game that players of any age can enjoy.
    Meet the First Partner Pokémon
    The three Pokémon from which you'll be able to choose your first partner are Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly. How will you meet these three, and what sorts of Pokémon are they?
    Sprigatito
    Type: Grass
    Category: Grass Cat Pokémon
    Height: 1'4"
    Weight: 9 lbs.
    Ability: Overgrow
    The capricious, attention-seeking Grass Cat Pokémon.
    Fuecoco
    Type: Fire
    Category: Fire Croc Pokémon
    Height: 1'4"
    Weight: 21.6 lbs.
    Ability: Blaze
    The laid-back Fire Croc Pokémon that does things at its own pace.
    Quaxly
    Type: Water
    Category: Duckling Pokémon
    Height: 1'8"
    Weight: 13.4 lbs.
    Ability: Torrent
    The earnest and tidy Duckling Pokémon.
    Introducing the Main Characters
    As one of the main characters, you'll set off on your adventure. Your outfit will vary depending on whether you play Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet. Who knows what kind of story awaits you?    … Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 56 out of 118
  2. Mixed: 60 out of 118
  3. Negative: 2 out of 118
  1. Digitally Downloaded
    Nov 23, 2022
    100
    I have had such a wonderful time with Pokémon Violet and Scarlet. None of the issues that I have with these games are anything but the most mild and forgivable irritations. Meanwhile, the promise of a big but blissfully uncomplicated world, filled with adventure and monsters to collect, brought me right back to what drew me into the whole Pokémon franchise in the first place. Is Scarlet and Violet a technical mess? Sure. Do I care? Not in the slightest. I’m here for the pokémon. Not to count frames.
  2. GAMES.CH
    Nov 17, 2022
    85
    With their open world concept of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Game Freak does a great job! Nearly from the start on, the players are free to explore the diverse region of Paldea and in the way, in which order they want to deal with the main story mission branches. There is some room for having an imbalanced gaming experience in that. But thanks to a clever world design with some natural boundaries the game is as good (or worse) as its predecessors on that point. The biggest weak spot consists of the technical flaws mainly based on the limited hardware power of Switch. Still these imperfections can't ruin an overall great experience Pokémon fans will love.
  3. Oyungezer
    Nov 22, 2022
    80
    What we have in our hands is potentially the best Pokemon game in history. If the optimization issues had not undermined the enjoyment of the game, we might be talking about very different things. However, I have great hope that the game will improve in the future. If I had just one wish from Jirachi, it would be for Scarlet & Violet to run smoothly. Don't be in a hurry to purchase, but if performance issues are solved, as a PokeManiac, I would say don't miss this experience.
  4. GamingBolt
    Nov 22, 2022
    70
    Ugly visuals and an all around lack of polish detract from what is an incredibly strong, compelling, and well designed core adventure, one that represents the series' strongest outing in a very long time otherwise.
  5. GameSkinny
    Dec 13, 2022
    70
    There are some mechanics that ultimately feel gimmicky, but Scarlet and Violet's storytelling and exploration feel like the breath of fresh air the franchise desperately needed. More than anything, I have hope for how eventual DLC might be able to improve the overall experience or how Game Freak can learn from its mistakes to create an even more memorable experience in the future.
  6. NintendoWorldReport
    Nov 28, 2022
    65
    Despite the score, I’m going to spend a stupid amount of time in the world of Paldea. The technical issues with the game will eventually be fixed, and what will be left is a great Pokemon experience. If you’re still on the fence at this point, it’s certainly fair to wait for patches to smooth things out, but at some point I hope everyone can come along for the ride. And based on the opening weekend sales, I might’ve gotten my wish already.
  7. Het Nieuwsblad
    Jul 31, 2023
    20
    A square wheel spins more smoothly and fluidly than this game. If three Pokémon or characters come into view at once, the whole game creaks and falters. Edge-off unplayable. And that's a shame. Because the addition of an open world is "on paper" a puffy idea to refresh the franchise. No more linear walking that takes you past gyms and ever stronger and different Pokémon, gotta catch 'em all. You can go wherever you want. With some tactics, you can take on some very tough challenges with Pokémon that aren't nearly strong enough. Fun! Except this game just wasn't ready. It's shameless that Nintendo and Game Freak are still throwing it on the market. Nevertheless: 10 million games sold in just three days.

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  1. Positive: 346 out of 1843
  2. Mixed: 180 out of 1843
  3. Negative: 1,317 out of 1843
  1. Sheepsyhere
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Pokémon scarlet and violet are masterpieces, also I’m first review which is nice but go play this game
  2. Shinyscyther
    Nov 24, 2022
    9
    The best pokemon game to date, or almost, because of the performance hiccups, that are pleanty. But, but, none, NONE of them is game **** areThe best pokemon game to date, or almost, because of the performance hiccups, that are pleanty. But, but, none, NONE of them is game **** are overeacting like this was a cyberpunk or initial no man sky disaster level and is not even close. The game is great, the history, gameplay and designs are top notch.the game is FUN.

    What a full crap people have this days, i hate this generation of **** dont hear the **** play the game, is worth it.    … Expand
  4. Jgc13
    Nov 28, 2022
    5
    I honestly was excited to try the open world pokemon formula they are going for. But I just cannot stand for this. Game freak has time andI honestly was excited to try the open world pokemon formula they are going for. But I just cannot stand for this. Game freak has time and time again disappointed with their lackluster releases but this is just an outrage. An honestly good game idea is bogged down by just the most horrible performance I've experienced in a game so far in my life. The frame rate is horrible, the camera works like absolute crap and the bugs are way too frequent to be ignored. This game is incredibly fun but it just makes me sad how broken it is and how little Game Freak cares… Expand
  5. Krispeur
    Nov 19, 2022
    1
    I’m sure to enjoy this game once a playable version will be released. Version 1.0.1. is so full of glitches, bugs, framerates drops, crashesI’m sure to enjoy this game once a playable version will be released. Version 1.0.1. is so full of glitches, bugs, framerates drops, crashes that ruin that the immersion in the game. Really hope for a patch to fix this.… Expand
  6. Wellruspez
    Nov 29, 2022
    0
    Jogo sem tradução para Brasil, e o jogo está cheio de bugs e mal otimização.
  7. 360barrier
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    jesus christ how long did it take for them to make this game? 3 weeks? what on earth are these animations man its absolutely atrocious. lazy,jesus christ how long did it take for them to make this game? 3 weeks? what on earth are these animations man its absolutely atrocious. lazy, unfinished and is not worth the money.

    and now for the usual

    Awful graphics, awful controls, awful camera and bad theme. This is a pretty mediocre release in every way. Graphics are like welcome to five years ago. Were they blindfolded when making the camera? Main character is boring. Hopefully this is the last game in the series    … Expand
  8. MrNeedlemouse
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    People who give more than 6 don't know a sheep about videogames. When Cyberpunk released, everywhere get mad and called it a failure. PokemonPeople who give more than 6 don't know a sheep about videogames. When Cyberpunk released, everywhere get mad and called it a failure. Pokemon is full of bugs and glitch, worst game of 2022 because it has empty space, bad designed pokemon and FPS drops. How can anyone play this trash?… Expand

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