Pokemon Scarlet

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3.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 3197 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 755 out of 3197
  2. Mixed: 290 out of 3197
  3. Negative: 2,152 out of 3197
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  1. Manquele
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    Hola, definitivamente un antes y un despues en pokemon y en la industria, aun siendo para switch, el trabajo es excelente, se nota que mama mucho de Zelda, y es mejor que TLOU saga
  2. Hadix123
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    Best pokemon game in the series I didn't experience that many glitches and bugs but other than the glitches the game is a masterpiece
  3. Gasterthemaster
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    Yay
    Dragon-bike doggo is very gud.
    Also why is this game better than all of the others in the franchise by like a mile?
  4. Bucket_Axolotl
    Aug 13, 2023
    8
    A fun game with massive issues, I generally really enjoyed it however it is riddled with bugs even many months after launch, hopefully the DLC adds much more outfit options since that is the one thing I absolutely hated at launch.
  5. Arkuz
    Aug 8, 2023
    8
    Fun game, probably the most fun I have had with a PKMN game ever, however coming from a franchise like Pokemon, the graphics and performance are disappointing, to the point it feels these aspects were just done very lazy. Must play, must not worship. Ask your friend who already beat it so you can borrow it and experience it for two weeks.
  6. aeg
    Aug 2, 2023
    8
    beside the lag,the game is pretty damn good,story is good,vfx is pretty cool and the new pokemon design is also really cool,but because the lag was really really bad,especially when it’s raining,so i can’t give this game 10/10 and the camera turning speed is kinda slow.overall the game dosent deserve such a low user rating game fun,underrated game
  7. Ihtayt
    Jul 26, 2023
    9
    This game brought me back into the series and since release I have clocked in well over 1k hours between the two versions (SV), across 3 full playthroughs and 2 pokedex completions. It honestly astounds me how low the user score is, because both games have some huge QoL improvements over previous generations, massive replayability, and overall great gameplay. The open world aspect feelsThis game brought me back into the series and since release I have clocked in well over 1k hours between the two versions (SV), across 3 full playthroughs and 2 pokedex completions. It honestly astounds me how low the user score is, because both games have some huge QoL improvements over previous generations, massive replayability, and overall great gameplay. The open world aspect feels very fluid and an amazing change of pace that will hopefully continue forward. I'm trying to give as fair of a review as possible; and the only reason I'm deducting the point is due to tera raids having their issues (which is ultimately a limitation of a time based battle with multiple animations going across several players at once); but these are still playable and still a huge draw for me back into the games month to month with their ongoing event raids.… Expand
  8. Nian_008
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nonostante i bug lo ritengo un gioco più divertente specialmente nell'online e la storia è una delle più interessanti delle ultime gen.… Expand
  9. Skuty
    Jun 22, 2023
    9
    These, alongside Legends Arceus, are the best Pokemon games in the series. The Pokemon company have finally found their Breath of the Wild formula, and it is absolutely wonderful to play. As someone who has grown up on the likes of Playstation 1 and Nintendo 64, the "lag" and "bad graphics" don't affect my gameplay in the slightest, so this review is purely based on gameplay.

    Never    These, alongside Legends Arceus, are the best Pokemon games in the series. The Pokemon company have finally found their Breath of the Wild formula, and it is absolutely wonderful to play. As someone who has grown up on the likes of Playstation 1 and Nintendo 64, the "lag" and "bad graphics" don't affect my gameplay in the slightest, so this review is purely based on gameplay.

    Never before have I said "Wow!" on route 1. It was usually just a couple of patches of grass and that was it. But not in this game. From the beginning to the end, I was left amazed of how beautiful the landscape was structured. Optional trainer battles were the step in the right direction as well. And the Pokemon are everywhere! It is not just a couple Pokemon here and there, and the variety is perfect as well. They are flying high in the skies, lurking deep in the seas and lakes, sleeping, eating, running in the fields... It really fells alive!

    The next part is the story, and what a step up from previous series it is. There are 18 badges! One for each type. Personally, I enjoyed the Team Star badges the most, as the Starmobiles turned out to be quite the challenge at times, but the gyms and titan battles were amazing as well. Three different stories in one game, that beautifully merge into an ending I would never have expected from a Pokemon game. Getting the mascot Legendary at the start of the game and bonding with it throughout the story was an excellent choice. Koraidon has now earned the spot of one of my favorite legendaries.

    This game truly is a dream come true for old school Pokemon fans, and I could say a million good things about these games, but apart from the technical difficulties (which I am not discussing in this review because everyone is talking about it already), there are a couple of things I would still like the games to improve on. The first one being text boxes. When you are in a battle, and the sandstorm is active, and both parties are using items such as leftovers, and you are poisoned, and so on... The game will stop, put up a textbox, stop, run the animation, stop, textbox.... Its just to much! All of this should just be performed in a single action. When the Stone Titans ability activated, every single boost had it's own animation and it's own textbox... Just run the animation one time and a textbox that says "All stats have been raised" and that's it. Battles take way too long, and for a company that removed the battle frontier because "Kids these days don't have a long attention span" this should be a priority. And the other thing would be difficulty. It's is great that it's an open world game and that you can go at your own pace, but there should still be a "master mode" just like in other open world games, to make replaying the games more fun.

    This is it, this is the future of Pokemon, open fields with living Pokemon roaming them. If you truly cannot enjoy these games because of its technical difficulties, I totally understand, and I hope you keep on annoying Game Freak about it until they listen, because I really want all Pokemon fans to enjoy these games.

    This and Legends Arceus have really been a dream come true and I can't wait to see what the Pokemon company has in store next.    … Expand
  10. tyty63
    Jun 17, 2023
    8
    It’s a very fun game. Hard to set aside. The world they created in this game is super cool to see.
  11. ScreenS
    Jun 5, 2023
    10
    The best modern Pokémon game, and the standard by which causal open world games will be judged.

    One of the strongest assortment of new Pokémon, Garganacl and Lokix are some of my new favorites. The story and characters were actually really well written and after the joke that was Leon we actually have a competent and believable champion who commands respect. The ability to fight an gym in    The best modern Pokémon game, and the standard by which causal open world games will be judged.

    One of the strongest assortment of new Pokémon, Garganacl and Lokix are some of my new favorites. The story and characters were actually really well written and after the joke that was Leon we actually have a competent and believable champion who commands respect. The ability to fight an gym in any order actually means that for the first time in over 15 years the game has some actually challenging moments. (Level scaling would run this TPCi please don’t add it)

    Honestly the only negatives are the auto trainer battles are so mindless they might as well not exist, and so many Pokémon new and old feel so power crept it’s almost comical. E.g. why are both convergent species worse than their labor original? Why was Tinkaton given almost no attack and one of the worst signature moves ever? Why is Iron Jugulis weaker than Hydreigon?

    The fact that Terastallizstion is the only battle gimmick to be agreed upon to be good, is really impressive, and it truly is a lot of fun to use even if staying the same type is the right call 90% of the time.    … Expand
  12. Harkor630
    Jun 3, 2023
    8
    Malisima optimizacion pero grandes mecanicas hubiera preferido que atrasaran el lanzamiento a que lanzaran el juego con tantos bugs
  13. RealKritic
    Jun 3, 2023
    10
    Awesome game I love it keep them coming! Probably the best Switch game ever it's perfection. So much freedom and things to do!
  14. Pokegaming
    May 29, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think this is the best game that Gamefreak has made in a while. I love the story, love the music, even if it was buggy, I found it fun. Better than Sword and Shield and barely better than Legends Arceus.… Expand
  15. Disvolti0d
    May 27, 2023
    9
    It's fun, but performance and bugs, glitches... aren't fun. Let's say I'm giving this a 9 because of the review bombing it's getting. They should really fix this before getting on with the next one.
  16. RatingRating
    May 27, 2023
    8
    These idiots are saying that this games are bad because of glitches? HAH! These people are just sloppy gen wunners who don't know what they are talking about. If the glitches in Gen 1 are "Charming" and "Nostalgic", then go play Cyberpunk. But I will give you one thing, the framerate SUCKS.
  17. Ryugo
    May 24, 2023
    10
    Hands down the best Pokémon title I have ever played in 20 years!! BRAVO to the audio department! they deserves an award for this! I have never seen in any game I have ever played, outstanding track after track, changing so frequently, again and again, never giving you a moment to rest... it truly is unrelenting, i feel like iv already heard 30 great tracks an im only 8 hours through (aHands down the best Pokémon title I have ever played in 20 years!! BRAVO to the audio department! they deserves an award for this! I have never seen in any game I have ever played, outstanding track after track, changing so frequently, again and again, never giving you a moment to rest... it truly is unrelenting, i feel like iv already heard 30 great tracks an im only 8 hours through (a lot of games will leave you with few options for music) and the musical transitions in and out of battle are truly unique to this game alone. the little animations of Pokémon are so adorable. and the 3d animations for some reason seem to appeal way more than any other previous title. and after playing Pokémon archeus, this game is a breath of fresh air to be in the modern environment, all the while keeping those classic game boy Pokémon tunes.

    the graphics is obviously a problem for people. but to me it doesn't bother me at all.
    but I do understand, if you are a stickler for graphics, then this game isn't for you.    … Expand
  18. gietergeit
    May 17, 2023
    8
    it is a good game but the performance issues are so bad how do you make something so glitchy?
    the game was very rushed but there is no excuse.
    the new Pokemon designs are cool tho.
    and the story was amazing
  19. dams_hyuga
    May 15, 2023
    8
    en tant que fan de pokemon j'ai adore jouer a ce jeu pouvoir jouer en monde ouvert a pokemon quelle plaisir l, histoire est vraiment cool le gros point négative c'est la technique mais vos prendre en compte que c'est le premier openworld de pokemon que la switch et pas toute récente ect mais après la technique ne fait pas tout
  20. Bluesifer
    May 14, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Despite it’s issues I believe that Pokémon Scarlet hides a great game behind all the bugs. If a game can keep me hooked for days on end then I believe it has merit.… Expand
  21. Tesl
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is so good and it represents the history and culture of Spain in a very good way.… Expand
  22. proJRgamer
    May 10, 2023
    8
    Es una de las mejores entregas de la saga. La historia me flipó, así como las nuevas mecánicas como la Teracristalización y la montura. El post-game también impresiónate. Y en mundo abierto es algo que me fascinó las diferentes áreas como las habían integrado y los guiños a España. Lo malo es que no salió completo, hay veces que hay bugs que los van arreglando. Creo que si esto loEs una de las mejores entregas de la saga. La historia me flipó, así como las nuevas mecánicas como la Teracristalización y la montura. El post-game también impresiónate. Y en mundo abierto es algo que me fascinó las diferentes áreas como las habían integrado y los guiños a España. Lo malo es que no salió completo, hay veces que hay bugs que los van arreglando. Creo que si esto lo arreglan, podría ser el mejor juego hasta la fecha de Pokemon.… Expand
  23. Niltrio
    May 5, 2023
    9
    This game is truly a step in the right direction for the Pokemon franchise. Despite the reported performance issues and glitches ( which, in my case, weren't game breaking at all, but mild inconveniences ), it's the first true non-linear, open world Pokémon game. The tera gimmick, although a downgrade from megas, is an upgrade from Z-moves and Gigamax, allowing for more competitiveThis game is truly a step in the right direction for the Pokemon franchise. Despite the reported performance issues and glitches ( which, in my case, weren't game breaking at all, but mild inconveniences ), it's the first true non-linear, open world Pokémon game. The tera gimmick, although a downgrade from megas, is an upgrade from Z-moves and Gigamax, allowing for more competitive strategic opportunities. The pokemon designs work and experiment with new ideas ( palafin, tatsugiri-dondozo to name a few ), plus the Paradox designs bring new life to beloved mons from past generations. The weekly raid events help to keep the players engaged.
    The only downside are the performance issues, which makes it hard to justify the full price tag, but i don't think the game should be downgraded for it, and instead it should be judged by what it is: a well-executed modernization of the beloved, tried and true Pokémon format.    … Expand
  24. Enes425
    May 4, 2023
    10
    Pokemon scarlet and violet is the best pokemon ever. The reason is that the story is best, the new pokemons are good, open-world, and more, I can talk all day why pokemon scarlet and violet are best. Pokemon scarlet and violet is better than the "best" Pokemon SoulSliver and HeartGold.
  25. Jrsmall
    Apr 28, 2023
    8
    It’s rough at first, but it does not deserve a 3.3. It’s so much fun, and I find myself wanting more. This is a great step forward for the standard franchise. However, it’s a continent away from what we got with Legends Arceus.
  26. Cyndaqui1Master
    Mar 30, 2023
    9
    Pokémon Scarlet is a great game, but it can be annoying at times. I like the plot, and I do recommend - for people who have great patience. You don’t need very much, but it is frustrating at times. Can’t wait for the DLC
  27. Thequack05
    Mar 23, 2023
    8
    great game, good new pokemon and if you ignore the very few glitches there are now its a great game!
  28. Creblu
    Mar 19, 2023
    8
    The 9th generation of Pokemon games are an exciting romp through Paldea from start to finish. The new designs for the Pokemon are only getting better and more creative as time goes on, and this game exceeds on immersing you and your Pokemon in an actual thriving and alive region. This may also possibly be the best story in any main-line Pokemon game to date; being able to take on threeThe 9th generation of Pokemon games are an exciting romp through Paldea from start to finish. The new designs for the Pokemon are only getting better and more creative as time goes on, and this game exceeds on immersing you and your Pokemon in an actual thriving and alive region. This may also possibly be the best story in any main-line Pokemon game to date; being able to take on three different paths with compelling characters and interactions makes me glad to read the dialogue for once. The only two things I can see holding this game back are it's performance/bugs and it's controls, which are big downsides to the game, but it is possible to look past them. Not everyone can find enjoyment in a Pokemon title, but for those who do, this is a great work from Game Freak.… Expand
  29. Skorm_Critic
    Mar 17, 2023
    9
    Extremely amazing game to enjoy. One of the only Pokemon games I have enjoyed returning to frequently. Only reason keeping this away from a 10 is because in about 3 areas it is filled with lag throughout the game and it could get repetitive, especially when trying to catch a Pokemon in the specified areas. Overall an amazing game to play yourself or with friends/families. I would recommendExtremely amazing game to enjoy. One of the only Pokemon games I have enjoyed returning to frequently. Only reason keeping this away from a 10 is because in about 3 areas it is filled with lag throughout the game and it could get repetitive, especially when trying to catch a Pokemon in the specified areas. Overall an amazing game to play yourself or with friends/families. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and relaxing Pokemon game.… Expand
  30. Romeo009
    Feb 22, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. De los mejores juegos de Pokémon que he jugado pese a su mal rendimiento … Expand
  31. Spacemerune28
    Feb 14, 2023
    8
    After playing a few hours, this really is the best Pokemon game to date. The world building and new Pokemon animations are incredible! The games performance is definitely an issue, but not any worse than Fallout 4. A solid RPG, and a great Pokemon game.
  32. Terhi
    Feb 13, 2023
    9
    Overall fun game, i experienced some minor issues on the start cutscene but the game run well after it. I preordered this game and played 100+ hours. New pokemon are cool sadly no snorlax but maybe in future dlc? I didnt mind the graphics but they could use some polishing.
  33. Nordmansk
    Feb 12, 2023
    10
    Juegazo! Los bugs me dan nauseas, pero este port de 3ds me está encantando...
  34. Brocoliteeth
    Feb 6, 2023
    10
    Best ps2 game ever when this game released in 1961 i was rushing out of the farms to get it at tescos
  35. DocAlpaca
    Feb 5, 2023
    10
    Love it. I have made 5 new accounts on my switch just to play it again and again and again and again...
  36. Jar87
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    Si te gusta Pokémon te la vas a gozar con este juego, no agais caso a las críticas negativas ya que son haters nada mas
  37. MetaChar
    Jan 31, 2023
    9
    Fun, fun, fun, and fun. Nothing but fun. The open world is great but I do not like how you can go to every gym/titan/team star base but the levels don't change. It might encourage new players to go to any gym just to get swept completely.
  38. Frankxyni
    Jan 29, 2023
    8
    I don't finish It,but for me Is a good game,isn't the same Pokémon game,but i love It,i suggest this game to new pokefans like me
  39. Susolive
    Jan 28, 2023
    9
    Uno de mis pokémon favoritos. Lo jugué casi del tirón. Súper divertido y el mundo abierto está muy bien pensado.
  40. Ali_Nas
    Jan 27, 2023
    8
    I may be very biased but as a guy who grew up with pokemon and has played and owns every single mainline game and a few spin offs of the pokemon franchise I can say that scarlet and violet are both very fun games, are they good looking? Not really minus a few instances such as raid dens and specific areas in the game which is kind of a let down because graphically this game makes no sense.I may be very biased but as a guy who grew up with pokemon and has played and owns every single mainline game and a few spin offs of the pokemon franchise I can say that scarlet and violet are both very fun games, are they good looking? Not really minus a few instances such as raid dens and specific areas in the game which is kind of a let down because graphically this game makes no sense. Sometimes the graphics of the mountains are super detailed and sometimes they’ll remind you of the old ps2 days I grew up with. Glitch wise they are buggy now and then and will have some really annoying glitches happening but never something that will delete save file or do anything drastic, mostly the downsides of this game is the performance aspect in terms of frame drops which if you are truly a fan of pokemon you will very likely overlook as I did. Scarlet and Violet absolutely have that same magic that was captured in Legends Arceus which was an absolute breath of fresh air. While scarlet and violet did take a step back one thing I had noticed is that I had this really big itch to catch all the pokemon which is typically present in the mainline games but something felt different, It felt as if i had to catch everything and in a few days i went from 50 pokemon and the beginning of the game to 380+ pokemon and doing 7 star online special raids and I can’t exactly tell you why and what happened but there was a big feeling of needing to have everything in this game much more than I had ever felt in a pokemon game and maybe it’s down to how I tend to love open world games such as Zelda and Elden Ring, but something about seeing something that I could lock onto and find out if i had caught or not compelled me to catch everything in sight. Would 100000% reccomend to a true pokemon fan who loves the series. Anyways thanks for reading… Expand
  41. gpguipacc
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    Jogão! apesar dos problemas ele te prende do inicio ao fim não acreditem na midia ela mente
  42. otterego
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    Everything I ever wanted from a Pokémon game. Large open world, sprites follow you, and 3 separate great adventures to go on!
  43. Fugative68
    Jan 20, 2023
    10
    Best pokemon game to come out in years. Performance issues aside, definitely worth the buy.
  44. Tetcher
    Jan 18, 2023
    9
    The story is really good. Not perfect but I was invested. So many quality of life changes. Misses a couple opportunities (like group release). Couple bugs but nothing that really ruins the experience. Overall it's about as 9/10 as you can get. Almost perfect.
  45. ga001
    Jan 18, 2023
    10
    Very good game story. despite the performance issues (most of them a fixed in the update) this game very good
  46. Shiro23
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    There are some bugs and frame rate problems, but this is the best pokemon game ever made.
  47. ErwannLechat
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    Bonjour, tout d'abord, effectivement le jeu possède pas mal de bug, mais perso, je n'ai jamais eu de bug, j'ai du avoir beaucoup de chance. Je mets un bon gros 10/10 car ce jeu est très bon, il est même excellent, je ne me suis pas autant amusant sur un jeu pokémon de la série principale depuis la 6g. C'est un jeu en monde ouvert avec beaucoup d'amélioration par rapport aux précédents jeu.
  48. YautjaSymbiote
    Jan 11, 2023
    10
    all those people saying that the game is glitchy played like only 2 seconds before saying, "oh, this game isnt up to my standards. screw it" and putting it in the trash. i experienced no bugs throughout the entire game.

    anyways, the game is AWESOME!!! lovely story, great graphics, cool new pokes, and big plot twists. presents a challenge for those who rush in too quickly, and rewards    all those people saying that the game is glitchy played like only 2 seconds before saying, "oh, this game isnt up to my standards. screw it" and putting it in the trash. i experienced no bugs throughout the entire game.

    anyways, the game is AWESOME!!! lovely story, great graphics, cool new pokes, and big plot twists. presents a challenge for those who rush in too quickly, and rewards for being successful. the enemy team may look kind of dumb and weak, but trust me, dont underestimate their leaders. same goes with the gym leaders (although they dont look dumb) they can be a real pain if you have the wrong/low level pokemon. im not going to spoil anything else, but overall game was 10/10 and i highly recommend getting this. and once more, READ THE STATEMENT ABOVE THIS SECTION!!!    … Expand
  49. SwanRonson111
    Jan 11, 2023
    10
    A mix between Arceus and a traditional pokemon game that kept me engaged from beginning to end. Small performance issues, mostly graphical but nothing that reduced the fun I had playing this installment. I suspect the performance issues are mostly caused by the switches weak hardware and Nintendos refusal to release a modern console/online services. Definitely worth playing!
  50. fabinho12
    Jan 10, 2023
    10
    the games are good actualy i fell like the hate in this game is principaly due to people thiking the after legends: arceus all pokemon games whould just become or japonese art old styled design, the fact is that the games have a bunch of life quality improvements, the pokemons spawns generaly looks natural and you can actualy get fun playing the game, the mojor problem isn't the glithesthe games are good actualy i fell like the hate in this game is principaly due to people thiking the after legends: arceus all pokemon games whould just become or japonese art old styled design, the fact is that the games have a bunch of life quality improvements, the pokemons spawns generaly looks natural and you can actualy get fun playing the game, the mojor problem isn't the glithes that normaly only happens in multi player and the mojority of the time don't affect the game play, but really the fact that the game is a bunch about pokemon, that may sound weird but pokemon games have a bunch of human interactions in their gameplay overall, most in citys and towns, but this game is a lot about the open world exploring the map and the nature, and thats expected from the first real open world game in the series, so really in my opinion most of the time people just say things with no sence cause obviously if they took 5 year to make the game it would be better but the ones that say that simply don't "play the game", yes they make to the end of the history but thats not really playing, completing the pokedex, hunting shiny, battling other players and participating in events thats playing the game, the ones that really do that shouldn't have to wait 5 years so they can make a game with a good history and cotent that focus in the history, cause things made to the post game can and have been done in this like 1 year time span, just so the game look a little better and you can enter all the homes just to hear a old lady saying to you that she likes to cook cakes, out of that the competitive scene needs to be take in account, like this games introduced amazing pokemon and reduced the stall that have been a "problem" in singles, so the games completely make their job not in being the best game ever that wow "if u don't play u should kill your self, now sell your mom to buy it", but in opening new doors, being fun, taking further the concept of online events, maaking easier to trade if u don't have friends and introducing new mons to the competitive, so overall they are good games that i would certly recomend to a friend play and i'm sure that if he just played it like a normal person he would have fun.… Expand
  51. OneSomeGuy
    Jan 9, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have not yet beat it but the open world concept is great and the Pokedex is very diverse. It has everything I want in a Pokemon game. the recycling of background characters is whatever I don't mind but when you can see two identical characters on screen at the same time it kind of ruins the moment but super minor. One thing though when you first spawn in your house you can basically walk up to any item and press "A" and get a little info on whatever you are looking at which I really like but it does not seem to continue through the rest of the game which is a bummer.… Expand
  52. Davosh
    Jan 9, 2023
    10
    The story of this game is impeccable, the best writing I have seen in a video game since breaking bad on the PS2. The characters are better then sonic. I enjoyed every moment, and there was little to complain about. I ran into few and far between glitches, all resolving very quickly. This game is worthy of game of the year. Thank you and knock em dead.
  53. B2theboy
    Jan 7, 2023
    8
    A very fun pokemon game with an interesting story, plenty of variety in pokemon and some interesting evolutions.
  54. Acodi
    Jan 5, 2023
    8
    Pokémon Scarlet is a very enjoyable videogame for all Pokémon fans, but it has several major flaws. The videogame performance is horrible, with a lot of fps drops, and it has some visual bugs that can be a bit annoying. Ignoring all this it is a great videogame for it's excellent soundtrack, characters, story and for being a very fun open world to play. The capture system is worse than thePokémon Scarlet is a very enjoyable videogame for all Pokémon fans, but it has several major flaws. The videogame performance is horrible, with a lot of fps drops, and it has some visual bugs that can be a bit annoying. Ignoring all this it is a great videogame for it's excellent soundtrack, characters, story and for being a very fun open world to play. The capture system is worse than the Pokémon Legends Arceus' but it isn't bad. The freedom you have is a fresh thing in the Pokémon games, but a bad aspect of this freedom is that the levels of the other pokémon don't go at your level, so you can fight a gym leader that has Pokémon level 20 with your Pokémon at level 40 if you have done a different gym order. A strong point of the game is the story, which is deeper than the habitual Pokémon story.
    In conclusion, Pokémon Scarlet is a recommended videogame for all Pokémon fans, but you have to know that it has some aspects to improve, specially the performance.    … Expand
  55. Iloveyourmom
    Jan 5, 2023
    10
    This was a really good game. Barely glitches I saw, don't know how people have so many negative reviews.
  56. gdplays
    Jan 4, 2023
    10
    game was awesome. best from Pokémon in a long time. reviewbombed by losers ignore the userscore
  57. NoPleaseNo
    Jan 4, 2023
    8
    The game is far from perfect but I really enjoyed it and I had a great time playing that's why I'm giving an 8.
  58. nttung762000
    Dec 30, 2022
    8
    The gameplay is very attractive, the story is unique and meaningful, all the characters are interesting, and the post-game is not boring
    However, there are still disadvantages such as the camera is not flexible, the open world being sketchy, poorly optimized
  59. Papalee516
    Dec 27, 2022
    8
    This game is being criticized solely for bugs that rarely interrupt game play and graphics that are consistent with the series past offerings. Despite nothing actually being wrong with the graphics, entitled basement dwelling Trolls who have yet to mentally develop past the age of 9 are screaming at their mommy about how "ugly" these games are. They are incredibly well written for PokémonThis game is being criticized solely for bugs that rarely interrupt game play and graphics that are consistent with the series past offerings. Despite nothing actually being wrong with the graphics, entitled basement dwelling Trolls who have yet to mentally develop past the age of 9 are screaming at their mommy about how "ugly" these games are. They are incredibly well written for Pokémon titles, the graphics are fine and in tune with what we've come to expect graphically from a Pokémon game, the region is fun to explore and the new creature designs are outstanding.… Expand
  60. PMG-Writer
    Dec 27, 2022
    8
    Nintendo could be releasing two more interesting games for the Switch with Pokémon Crimson and Purple. The storylines turned out well and propel us well through the game. The new features also work well and the approaches are fitting as well. Thanks to the simple game concept, both games are just fun and it motivates enormously to keep playing. The graphical presentation is rather weak andNintendo could be releasing two more interesting games for the Switch with Pokémon Crimson and Purple. The storylines turned out well and propel us well through the game. The new features also work well and the approaches are fitting as well. Thanks to the simple game concept, both games are just fun and it motivates enormously to keep playing. The graphical presentation is rather weak and we actually hoped for more. At least the background music can score points again. Those who would like to play with Pokémons again should take a closer look at "Pokémon Crimson and Purple". Other players should rather try out the title at the moment.… Expand
  61. Montalvo90
    Dec 23, 2022
    10
    Buen juego, solo unas pequeñas bajas en fps pero el online funciona bastante bien y de las mejores historias en pokemon desde blanco y negro
  62. briiiz
    Dec 22, 2022
    10
    如果不是这个逆天优化和bug，它可以是近十年来最优秀的宝可梦，说实话这次的开发世界质量是远远超出我的预期的，可以看出花了很多心思去打磨这个世界，料多且整个流程设计十分优秀，整体看下来游戏进度很快，坐骑和letsgo系统都让玩家的心流体验十分顺畅，而且这一作无缝衔接的音乐和优秀的剧情都相当值得一提，是真的找回了十多年前那种宝可梦的'冒险'的感觉了。
    同时bug多，优化差且不提，大量删改确实很糟糕，城市纯纯模型啥东西都没有，希望赶快补好优化吧，不要糟蹋了好不容易来的这么好的一作    如果不是这个逆天优化和bug，它可以是近十年来最优秀的宝可梦，说实话这次的开发世界质量是远远超出我的预期的，可以看出花了很多心思去打磨这个世界，料多且整个流程设计十分优秀，整体看下来游戏进度很快，坐骑和letsgo系统都让玩家的心流体验十分顺畅，而且这一作无缝衔接的音乐和优秀的剧情都相当值得一提，是真的找回了十多年前那种宝可梦的'冒险'的感觉了。
    同时bug多，优化差且不提，大量删改确实很糟糕，城市纯纯模型啥东西都没有，希望赶快补好优化吧，不要糟蹋了好不容易来的这么好的一作
  63. Karbenz
    Dec 11, 2022
    9
    People need to realise and admit that this is the best pokemon game has ever been made but with technical issues, which can be solved by future patches.
  64. Tareethewheel
    Dec 17, 2022
    10
    While the performance is questionable at best, the story and enviorment is phenomenal, compared to Shield etc. I cant wait until they Perfect the Open world concept.
  65. El1s0n
    Dec 16, 2022
    8
    Un juego con fallas técnicas terribles y que claramente no fue terminado al 100%. A pesar de eso es divertidísimo jugarlo y bastante adictivo, el mundo abierto fue un gran acierto pero la franquicia necesita evolucionar en más aspectos.
  66. dannyvqz
    Dec 15, 2022
    10
    Bueno para empezar es un juego de Pokémon perteneciente a la saga principal muy distinto a lo que ya estábamos acostumbrados. si bien les falto tiempo para terminarlo me atrevo a decir que la historia es una de las mejores si es que no la mejor de los juegos de Pokémon. al igual mencionar que los diseños 3D de los Pokémon fueron cambiados y mejorados.
  67. lunali
    Dec 14, 2022
    9
    This game is very fun despite all its flaws.
    It's a very rare case that the core gameplay is so enjoyable that it trumps everything else. The performance issues do NOT break the game. Yes, I still hope they are fixed but they don't really affect the gameplay for me.
  68. APickle
    Dec 12, 2022
    8
    Ambitious, but unfinished. If they fix the online and lag, this could be the best 3D Pokemon game.

    Pro: Open World, can take on gyms in different orders, and trainers are finally optional. Can play at your own pace, skip Team Star if you want, even skip gyms and just go for Titans. 400 Pokemon, and some of the new ones aren't lame. Cons: NPC's more than 30m away literally move at 1    Ambitious, but unfinished. If they fix the online and lag, this could be the best 3D Pokemon game.

    Pro: Open World, can take on gyms in different orders, and trainers are finally optional. Can play at your own pace, skip Team Star if you want, even skip gyms and just go for Titans. 400 Pokemon, and some of the new ones aren't lame.

    Cons: NPC's more than 30m away literally move at 1 FPS, it's actually really bad. Shadows from mountains also "jump" past you in a very noticable and distracting way. Online raids are broken, rooms take 30s to join and are usually filled. It's also really short at 28 hours to beat, but then again I skipped most of the trainers.

    Overall, a really fun and ambitious Pokemon. Geometric texture mapping make the scales and fur on the Pokemon look more real. This feels like a natural evolution for the Pokemon franchise and I enjoyed it, but it just feels incomplete. I love exploring and riding my Pokemon while catching new Pokemon, but I'm not a fan of the academy theme.    … Expand
  69. moschidae
    Dec 12, 2022
    9
    this website wont let me leave a review so I'll keep my feelings brief.

    If you're a fan of the old ds games, please don't pass this up. Yes, rock texture ugly, yes, lags out... but the core of the game has so much spirit and personality to it that I havent felt with Pokemon in years. I'm a modern pokemon hater and I can't believe I almost missed out on this because of what people were    this website wont let me leave a review so I'll keep my feelings brief.

    If you're a fan of the old ds games, please don't pass this up. Yes, rock texture ugly, yes, lags out... but the core of the game has so much spirit and personality to it that I havent felt with Pokemon in years. I'm a modern pokemon hater and I can't believe I almost missed out on this because of what people were saying. The characters are beyond great, the pokemon look better than they ever have (even the new designs) and the story is on top with white and black. The map and town designs are fundamentally good, even if they could be fleshed out more. Not even going to mention the music since it's always a given that its going to be amazing, haha.
    It's just plain fun. It's so much fun. I know in my heart this game is a seven or six but I just can't give it that, I had such a good time playing. If you dont want to give money to nintendo, get it used like me, but I think it's the best game we've had in a long time. Even if just for the story, you really can't go wrong. Everything broken in this game is entirely fixable, the heart of it is very solid and reminds me so much of the earlier entries before the 3ds. I have my gripes with Scarlet but nothing that made my time feel permanently ruined.
    .
    By the way, If you want to talk about Game Freak, i suggest you learn about their actual situation as well as some basic critical thinking skills first, the devs themselves have absolutely no say in what time these games come out and in what condition. They're very clearly not just lazy, as so many people like to throw around. Pokemon is now linked to a horrible cycle of plushies, cards, anime, and other types of media... it sadly isnt just a game anymore, but an accessory to a product. There's so much wrong information about what is going on that it's baffling. If you want to blame anyone (you absolutely should), blame TPC and Nintendo more for forcing it so much to the benefit of no one but their arbitrary schedule. But I'd be more concerned about the people who make these games come out so fast, rather than the condition it's released in. If it's between going home and getting some rest, or making a rock texture look good, you know what anyone would choose in a crunch situation. Pokemon needs more time, period. Nothing else can fix it.    … Expand
  70. Parmoking
    Dec 11, 2022
    8
    I'm torn, the game has the absolute worst pokemon designs ever, the protagonist design is awful, his hat is even worse. Geeta is the worst champion ever and the gyms and leaders are by the most forgettable in the franchise. The towns are bare, and terrastralisation looks horrendous. They could have had a coloured aura to distinguish typing instead of the stupid pathetic head gear. With allI'm torn, the game has the absolute worst pokemon designs ever, the protagonist design is awful, his hat is even worse. Geeta is the worst champion ever and the gyms and leaders are by the most forgettable in the franchise. The towns are bare, and terrastralisation looks horrendous. They could have had a coloured aura to distinguish typing instead of the stupid pathetic head gear. With all that said, I've had so much fun exploring the vast open world and getting lost between gym fights. This is the right direction for the games but there's so much they got wrong too… Expand
  71. Grinchy90
    Dec 11, 2022
    8
    I’m 32 and played everyone pokemon there is to play this is by far the best open world pokemon I have ever played there’s nothing that compares was buggy on release but the patches fixed all for me besides a slight fps issue that honestly once your 2 hours into the game you don’t notice the world towards middle to end game is so dame beautiful idk why they didn’t show this more in theI’m 32 and played everyone pokemon there is to play this is by far the best open world pokemon I have ever played there’s nothing that compares was buggy on release but the patches fixed all for me besides a slight fps issue that honestly once your 2 hours into the game you don’t notice the world towards middle to end game is so dame beautiful idk why they didn’t show this more in the start of the game but ppl that don’t want to buy because your going on reviews which most r hating for the bugs which r mostly fixed I feel bad for you this game is a gem and I can’t wait to see what’s next I hope they build off violet and scarlet truly game changers for pokemon I almost passed on this game due to meta reviews and man thank god I didn’t I love this game so much and hope ppl that see this review that has mixed feelings like i did I urge you to try the game and not take the word of ppl that complain about bugs happy gaming to all… Expand
  72. Poochdogg
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    Overall I think this is the best Pokémon game that has ever been made. The game has its flaws but I don't feel they were enough to detract from the fun of this game. I am 60 hours into the game and I can't put it down. It is the Pokémon game I have always wanted, even if a little unpolished. I love this game and I can't stop exploring Paldea. I'm really hoping they release DLC because IOverall I think this is the best Pokémon game that has ever been made. The game has its flaws but I don't feel they were enough to detract from the fun of this game. I am 60 hours into the game and I can't put it down. It is the Pokémon game I have always wanted, even if a little unpolished. I love this game and I can't stop exploring Paldea. I'm really hoping they release DLC because I can't put this down.… Expand
  73. Jacobdcz
    Dec 1, 2022
    10
    The Game is great. Possibly the best Pokemon on Nintendo Switch.
    BUT the technical aspects are horrible, a scam and disrespectful to their buyers.
  74. wafflemetal2
    Dec 11, 2022
    9
    Someone here said that sun/moon (the worst generation by far) is better than this... it's just insulting. Are you even into Pokemon? Been here from the start and this is problably the best game to date period. Just like in gen 1, the technical issues don't break the fun. Thanks Game Freak, a lot to improve but the ideas are all right.
  75. Evansc915
    Dec 11, 2022
    9
    As a fan since generation one and growing up with the entire series, I have to say this is one of my favorite generations in a long time. Pokémon scarlet and violet breathe new life into the series while lengthening the core story players are used to. The biggest gripe I have is a few performance issues that are noticeable, but have not impacted my game experience. Hopefully patches areAs a fan since generation one and growing up with the entire series, I have to say this is one of my favorite generations in a long time. Pokémon scarlet and violet breathe new life into the series while lengthening the core story players are used to. The biggest gripe I have is a few performance issues that are noticeable, but have not impacted my game experience. Hopefully patches are released so I can give this game a 10 out of 10 score.… Expand
  76. Oslar33
    Dec 11, 2022
    8
    This game has been an ode to all OG pokemon fans, which hasn't presented us with such an interesting story since pokemon Black and White, unfortunately it has a lousy graphic section, although that did not affect my enjoyment.
  77. kito78
    Nov 24, 2022
    10
    I do not understand low user score. This is best Pokémon game ever released. It has everything gamers asked for and more. I played around 80h. I got my 7 star charizard, got some shiny ✨ Pokémons. I experienced low frame rate (this is Pokémon game it just visuals) I experienced some lags in raids but it’s still 10/10
    Love ❤️
  78. MightyNMZK
    Dec 10, 2022
    8
    Yes the game is very unfinished, very buggy, has fps drops and has a very bad performance, BUT its still fun to play.

    What we missed in every Pokémon game in the past was the open world. Now we have the open world and finally you can choose your own path, and go where you want to go. The "bad graphics" are mostly in the open world area, but the character models of the trainers and the    Yes the game is very unfinished, very buggy, has fps drops and has a very bad performance, BUT its still fun to play.

    What we missed in every Pokémon game in the past was the open world. Now we have the open world and finally you can choose your own path, and go where you want to go.

    The "bad graphics" are mostly in the open world area, but the character models of the trainers and the pokemon are very good.

    In this game you have three storys like in every other Pokémon games, these are:
    1. Gym battles and league.
    2. Battle against the evil team
    3. Beat the boss Pokémon
    But they did it very good, the story telling and the personalities of the main characters and the pokemon are very nice.

    Collecting all the pokemon is more fun as in legends arceus or shield & sword.

    Thanks for reading my opinion and sorry for my bad english, have fun with gaming, bye!    … Expand
  79. Swampert_Tube
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    Had a lot of fun with the game despite its glitches, it was still really fun!
  80. Sersi
    Dec 9, 2022
    8
    This could have been the best Pokemon game in years (if not ever). We finally got a open world game like we always wanted. The story is great and full of heart. The new Pokemon, especially the ancient ones, are interesting. The graphics are an huge improvement to SW/SH and Legends. The difficulty level is better than it was in years.
    But: the performance issues really hinder the game    This could have been the best Pokemon game in years (if not ever). We finally got a open world game like we always wanted. The story is great and full of heart. The new Pokemon, especially the ancient ones, are interesting. The graphics are an huge improvement to SW/SH and Legends. The difficulty level is better than it was in years.
    But: the performance issues really hinder the game experience. It took me three weeks to finish the game. Not because I didn't love it when I played it, but because sometimes I just couldn't play it. It slowed down so much, that it took ages to select a pokemon or run to a different place that I had to stop before I could reach the next destination. Sometimes it just shut down - autosave was the only reason I didn't have to do large parts of the game twice or trice.
    I really wish that Pokemon Company had saved this game for next year and fixed this issues. It is a shame when a game loses much of the enjoyment because the technical part of it is **** when everything else had gotten so much love.    … Expand
  81. Maron324
    Dec 9, 2022
    9
    Really one of the best Pokemon games ever. The story is amazing, the gameplay is too, designs of new pokemon are really cool IMO... The only thing that I see is the eventual drop of FPS, and some bugs that I'm sure will be fixed anytime soon. I'd recommend it to anyone that likes this series.
  82. K3tamine
    Dec 9, 2022
    8
    Es difícil hacer una valoración de este juego, ya que como Pokémon nos tiene acostumbrados últimamente, hay aspectos en los que sobresale y otros en los que es nefasto.
    No voy a incidir mucho sobre el apartado técnico y el rendimiento, que evidentemente penalizan el resultado final del juego y son inaceptables. Voy, sin embargo, a destacar otros puntos negativos que se han visto algo    Es difícil hacer una valoración de este juego, ya que como Pokémon nos tiene acostumbrados últimamente, hay aspectos en los que sobresale y otros en los que es nefasto.
    No voy a incidir mucho sobre el apartado técnico y el rendimiento, que evidentemente penalizan el resultado final del juego y son inaceptables. Voy, sin embargo, a destacar otros puntos negativos que se han visto algo opacados por esto, como la no existencia de una curva de nivel, que en un videojuego de mundo abierto es incomprensible, ya que deja al jugador a su libre albedrío, haciendo que se rompa en gran cantidad de ocasiones la sensación de reto o la dificultad; la eliminación de algunas mecánicas del "Leyendas: Arceus" que hacían al juego mucho más dinámico, como la captura libre; o el hecho de que no se haya traído de vuelta la cámara lucha, cosa que sigue sin tener explicación y que hace más tedioso el acceso a un competitivo que, espero, esté mucho más controlado por parte de TPC que en el caso de Espada y Escudo, donde introdujeron una mecánica rota (Dinamax) y acabaron creando un metajuego excesivamente centralizado y aburrido.
    Sin embargo, ahí acaba lo propiamente malo. La dirección artística de este juego ha paliado, aunque no del todo ni mucho menos, los enormes defectos gráficos del juego, y es que ha mejorado mucho respecto a un Leyendas: Arceus donde había árboles de bayas sueltos que no pegaban ni con cola, entre otras atrocidades que restaban inmersión. La historia es, en este juego, un punto fuerte a destacar, siendo en mi opinión la mejor desde los juegos de la quinta generación, tocando esta además una serie de temas muy maduros e interesantes, como el acoso escolar, la relevancia de la figura maternal/paternal o el sentido de la vida; todo ello de una manera ingeniosa y dejando al jugador misterios por descubrir que son esenciales en Pokémon, ya que avivan ese espíritu curioso que habita en todo entrenador. La jugabilidad, por su parte, es en líneas generales bastante buena, como en todo juego de Pokémon: la mecánica de la teracristalización es interesante (quizás algo rota, pero confiaremos...), y hay muchas mejoras "quality of life" que mejoran la experiencia jugable, véase la cura rápida. La banda sonora es excelente, como siempre, y sí es cierto que en cuanto a diseño de Pokémon, desde mi punto de vista, se empeora respecto a Pokémon Espada y Escudo (aspecto en el que estos juegos tienen un nivel altísimo), aunque aprueba con creces de igual forma, dada además la gran cantidad y variedad de nuevos Pokémon y formas alternativas introducidos.
    En resumen, es un juego que merece la pena jugar, y que tras su brillante historia ofrece un sinfín de cosas que hacer, adaptadas a todos los gustos ("shiny hunting", Pokémon competitivo, completar la Pokédex...). Ofrece una experiencia muy entretenida, siempre y cuanto estés dispuesto a pagar el precio de soportar las caídas de FPs y los bugs, que están por todo el mapa (todavía).    … Expand
  83. Paps_Yt
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    These games are really cool. Please play the game instead of criticizing it, because it has a good plot, good characters and in my opinion good pokemon designs, so yeah
  84. Latruongbach410
    Dec 7, 2022
    10
    I have no idea why do people give this such low score but I have really enjoyed the game so far. Music, graphic and Story (oh especially the story telling) is great and wayyy better than Sw and Shield. There is a bit of lag thougj
  85. Danneevee
    Dec 7, 2022
    10
    The best history in a Pokémon game, an amazing open world and incredible new Pokémon with the biggest amount of number in the past 4 generations.
  86. Charsept
    Dec 7, 2022
    8
    It isn't pretty but it's the most fun Pokemon game I've played in 10 years. For a first attempt at a true open world, they knock it out of the park. If you care about framerates, this might not be for you. But if you like that traditional turn-based RPG gameplay, this delivers with a fresh coat of paint.
  87. arh3399
    Dec 7, 2022
    8
    In my opinion this generation are the best pokemon games every made. They have more story content then ever before. There is actually some character development for pretty much the first time ever in the series. Some of the new pokemon designs are my favorite since the first few generations. Its a true open world where you can walk from one end to the other with no loading screens.In my opinion this generation are the best pokemon games every made. They have more story content then ever before. There is actually some character development for pretty much the first time ever in the series. Some of the new pokemon designs are my favorite since the first few generations. Its a true open world where you can walk from one end to the other with no loading screens. And most importantly of all, they are super fun to play. Obviously the big elephant in the room is that the performance is pretty terrible. In my 65 hour play through I never had a crash but the draw distance is really bad, the environmental textures are super low res (but the pokemon textures actually look pretty good, particularly for the steel type pokemon), and if you get in a battle on even a slight incline the camera clips through the ground. If you are a graphics snob you should wait until they patch the performance which Nintendo has already announced is coming (but who knows when). If graphics aren't a big deal to you and you like pokemon then this is a must play.… Expand
  88. Redchook
    Dec 7, 2022
    8
    Obviously the people who give this game low ratings have not played it all the way through or really appreciate what Pokemon is about.
    To me, it is a classic call back to the originals with a good bit fairly quiet plot and excellent music. Also the first game for a long time to introduce an entire rooster of new Pokemon that are all good and I would train up at least for a period.
    Yes, the    Obviously the people who give this game low ratings have not played it all the way through or really appreciate what Pokemon is about.
    To me, it is a classic call back to the originals with a good bit fairly quiet plot and excellent music. Also the first game for a long time to introduce an entire rooster of new Pokemon that are all good and I would train up at least for a period.
    Yes, the game is buggy, but for myself and most players nothing game breaking. And a lot of games are being released like that now, and o believe scarlet and violet can be fixed.
    Yes, the graphics maybe are not quite what the switch is capable of, but for the series of pokemon, they are improving as a whole.
    If DLC was added to make the game longer and most the bugs are patched I would probably give it a ten    … Expand
  89. BladeX95
    Dec 7, 2022
    8
    Scarlet and violet have the best characters and stories we've had in several generations. The game is glitchy in the early game and lags even when offline. Not my favorite pokemon designs and moving TMs back to single use is a step backward. Graphics are a decent improvement from SW/SH, The open world is diverse and decently sized. The ability to explore most areas from the start isScarlet and violet have the best characters and stories we've had in several generations. The game is glitchy in the early game and lags even when offline. Not my favorite pokemon designs and moving TMs back to single use is a step backward. Graphics are a decent improvement from SW/SH, The open world is diverse and decently sized. The ability to explore most areas from the start is great, I wish there was level scaling build in but there seems to be parts of each story line that are a decent challenge at any level. Raids are fun and harder than the ones in Sw/SH.… Expand
  90. Lassavins
    Dec 7, 2022
    10
    The best pokemon game yet BY FAR. And I've been playing since red and blue in the late 90s. Most of the bad reviews are from kids coming from their favorite youtube sensacionalist channel that, in their spree for views, over exagerated performance concerns.

    Best story. The open world is gorgeous. The multiplayer is excelent. This is the direction Game Freak should push. And I'm afraid    The best pokemon game yet BY FAR. And I've been playing since red and blue in the late 90s. Most of the bad reviews are from kids coming from their favorite youtube sensacionalist channel that, in their spree for views, over exagerated performance concerns.

    Best story. The open world is gorgeous. The multiplayer is excelent. This is the direction Game Freak should push. And I'm afraid that, with all this internet trolls that didnt even play the game, we could return to those linear 2.5D games.

    Sales dont reflect what trolls say.    … Expand
  91. smolcharizard
    Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Do not believe the review bombs on this game. I love this game so much, I’ve been playing Pokémon for over 10 years now and this is my favourite game. The open world is great, the variety of Pokémon is excellent, and the story in this is hands down my favourite Pokémon story, it is just so good. I personally haven’t experienced any glitches apart from a handful of minor graphical ones,Do not believe the review bombs on this game. I love this game so much, I’ve been playing Pokémon for over 10 years now and this is my favourite game. The open world is great, the variety of Pokémon is excellent, and the story in this is hands down my favourite Pokémon story, it is just so good. I personally haven’t experienced any glitches apart from a handful of minor graphical ones, nothing severe enough to impact my enjoyment of this game. If you haven’t played it yet, do yourself a favour and try and go in spoiler free.… Expand
  92. rowlett
    Dec 7, 2022
    9
    Excellent story with terrible graphics... i'm rather angry they're ruining such good content with technical issues but i highly recommend the game itself
  93. ZeldaXLove95
    Dec 7, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dont listen to the reviews play the game yourself, then decide. ✨ its an amazing open work experience, with pokemon reimagined in a refreshing way that also pays homage to the old school mechanics of the original pokemon adventures many of us have grown up with and love.… Expand
  94. MaiThang
    Dec 7, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pokemon Scarlet is the game I dreamed of playing as a little girl. Marred by technical issues that the internet has blown out of proportion, the open world breathes new life into a franchise that had long gone stale, along with some of the best new pokemon designs in generations. On top of all that, the smaller-scope story and exploration of the theme of finding one's own meaning in life gives the story staying power that Pokemon games generally don't have.… Expand
  95. Namiman03
    Dec 7, 2022
    9
    I love the gameplay and array of new pokemon. There is lots to do and the music at the bops at certain points. The framerate is admittedly a problem but it doesn't ruin the experience too much imo. Best story in a pokemon since a long time.
  96. Shazam08
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    Yeah the performance is pretty bad, but it's still the best game in the franchise by a long shot
  97. jacobdalambo
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    This is the BEST Pokemon game I have ever played! Though the glaring technical issues are a walking meme, when hasn't this franchise been a graphical joke carried by its monsters and characters. This is the first true installation that captures how the game should of been played with rivers, oceans, huge mountain peaks and deep caves. With a very active over world Pokemon experience IThis is the BEST Pokemon game I have ever played! Though the glaring technical issues are a walking meme, when hasn't this franchise been a graphical joke carried by its monsters and characters. This is the first true installation that captures how the game should of been played with rivers, oceans, huge mountain peaks and deep caves. With a very active over world Pokemon experience I could only imagine since my childhood. I cant go back to what Pokemon was. I hope they continue in this direction, improve the fps, graphics, textures and Nintendo releases a more powerful consol. Highly recommend to anyone that loves Pokemon and enjoy a true open world experience you can get lost in!… Expand
  98. Surio1
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    Pokemon Violet has been an absolute joy to play. While the technical issues do exist they're minor and in my opinion don't mar the great experience that this game is. They take so many of the refreshing mechanics from Legends Arceus and include many of them, while adding further improvements. The gameplay is great, the graphics for the Pokemon and moves are actually great, and the story isPokemon Violet has been an absolute joy to play. While the technical issues do exist they're minor and in my opinion don't mar the great experience that this game is. They take so many of the refreshing mechanics from Legends Arceus and include many of them, while adding further improvements. The gameplay is great, the graphics for the Pokemon and moves are actually great, and the story is a vast improvement from any of the recent entries. I truly love this game and think it's a great experience for fans of the series and new players alike.… Expand
  99. Katdogcat
    Dec 6, 2022
    9
    This game completely changes the way Pokemon has been played for the past coming years. This one and Violet introduce a full free-to-explore game with great storytelling and fun world-building. Each character is developed well and the gameplay is engaging. The only problems I've had were dome visual glitches but it didn't change the gameplay one bit.
  100. Trentacool
    Dec 6, 2022
    8
    As an open world Pokemon game, this takes the best parts of Legends Arceus and integrates them perfectly with the mechanics of the tried and true mainline Pokemon franchise. It's very easy to look passed the visual glitches and frame rate drops. But is understandable a deal breaker for some players. The biggest flaw is the lack of scaling for gym leader to be encountered in any randomAs an open world Pokemon game, this takes the best parts of Legends Arceus and integrates them perfectly with the mechanics of the tried and true mainline Pokemon franchise. It's very easy to look passed the visual glitches and frame rate drops. But is understandable a deal breaker for some players. The biggest flaw is the lack of scaling for gym leader to be encountered in any random order you wish but that is slightly circumvented by all the early areas being so close in level that you can really do them in any order. Overall, this game hits its beats and was enjoyable from start to finish.… Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 118 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 56 out of 118
  2. Mixed: 60 out of 118
  3. Negative: 2 out of 118
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 24, 2024
    60
    Not a bad game. It still has its solid core, new Pokémon, and what's worked for years continues to work. The open world is a questionable addition in my opinion. [Issue#324]
  2. VideoGamer
    Dec 14, 2023
    70
    Pokemon Scarlet and Violet take the long-awaited step into a fully open-world, but one poorly implemented and marred by frustration. A compelling story and characters are a saving grace in what is ultimately a fun game, but Pokemon's attempts at modernising continue to fall disappointingly short.
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  3. 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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