Pokemon Scarlet

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3.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 3197 Ratings

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  1. ArielJ02
    Nov 20, 2022
    2
    Visually, the game is very beautiful, but it has too many bugs and technical errors that make the game environment unplayable. This game does not do justice to previous generations and does not even do justice to the power of the console.
  2. strom-z
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    I wrote a lenghty review but because of metacritic being currently even crappier than Gamefreak I am one of the thousands of ppl getting a "404 not found" error for an unknown reason...

    But anyways - this is not a 0/10 game, more like a 6/10 game, but even though I don't like reviewbombing, this is one of those cases where my anger towards Gamefreak/Pokémon Company (I don't know who's    I wrote a lenghty review but because of metacritic being currently even crappier than Gamefreak I am one of the thousands of ppl getting a "404 not found" error for an unknown reason...

    But anyways - this is not a 0/10 game, more like a 6/10 game, but even though I don't like reviewbombing, this is one of those cases where my anger towards Gamefreak/Pokémon Company (I don't know who's the bigger culprit and frankly I don't care) has reached its limit.

    You guys had one chance after you delivered a rushed-as-hell, mediocre Sword/Shield. You then actually delivered your first good pokégame on Switch in Legends: Arceus. But then you announced ANOTHER game for the SAME year - and of course you blew it again! This game SCREAMS "should be released late 2023"!! A rushed, unfinished, buggy, slow mess with a thousand cut corners. There's a good, perhaps great game underneath, but it is by FAR the worst performing pokémon game ever released, it is rushed as hell, returns to many mistakes Legends: Arceus already repaired, has tons of cut corners just like Sword/Shield (slow as hell battles again, RIDICULOUSLY empty cities...)

    It's just too much at this point, there honestly needs to be some kind of a revolution when it comes to these pokémon games.

    Also: it is NOT acceptable for a game like Pokémon in 2022 to not have difficulty options AND voice acting.    … Expand
  3. GamefreakWHY
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    The game does not perform well, and it is so upsetting that it detracts so much from the enjoyment of the game.

    I think it’s because the poor performance is indicative that other issues with the game are also a result of time constraints on development. So whereas before, you could look at things you didn’t like & attribute them to questionable game design, now anything that isn’t right    The game does not perform well, and it is so upsetting that it detracts so much from the enjoyment of the game.

    I think it’s because the poor performance is indicative that other issues with the game are also a result of time constraints on development. So whereas before, you could look at things you didn’t like & attribute them to questionable game design, now anything that isn’t right you know 100% for a fact it’s due to the game being so rushed. For example, no level scaling for an game where you “can” challenge gyms in any order, not an intentional design choice, just not enough time to get it right. No battle mode set option, never been absent before, not intentional, just rushed. No shop interiors, no homes to walk into, and only pop up Pokémon centers? Not minimalist game design, just no time to fully flesh the world out. No voice acting? Not because of tradition, just the most profitable franchise in the world refusing to spend a dime on making these games better.

    This game truly sits at about a 6, but because of the fanboys giving it 10's telling you, "if you ignore everything that is horrible about the game, it's actually good!" I have to give it a 0. If you went to pull out your first stake from the ground, saw the black screen with text saying "you pulled out the stake, and it vanished," rather than an animation of it actually happening, you can't give this a 10. C'mon.    … Expand
  4. SamSaloon
    Nov 20, 2022
    2
    Would be a fun game, if the game didn't have way too many performance issues and lagging. The FPS actually gives me a headache. Drops constantly, people and pokemon look like a slideshow when walking, battling, etc. 10-15fps games are not enjoyable. My character sometimes t poses, gets big for no reason when riding the and I've fallen through the world a ton. Beneath all these issues thereWould be a fun game, if the game didn't have way too many performance issues and lagging. The FPS actually gives me a headache. Drops constantly, people and pokemon look like a slideshow when walking, battling, etc. 10-15fps games are not enjoyable. My character sometimes t poses, gets big for no reason when riding the and I've fallen through the world a ton. Beneath all these issues there could be a good game. Just fix it… Expand
  5. Costasboo
    Nov 20, 2022
    1
    This game is garbage from framerate bugs glitches. Its unfished and doesnt show anywhere why it cost that much. i have seen much better games on android phones for free with better quality and thats what its suppose to achive such a big company? Thats shamefull
  6. Keitanito
    Nov 20, 2022
    1
    Unfortunately, the game is clearly unfinished and was clearly rushed, leading to have a terribly high amount of issues which go from performance (awful framerate), decent/good environment but map completely empty (there is literally nothing between a city and another, not point of interests such as a battle tower, pokemon tower, ruins of alph, etc could be), uninteresting/dull/bland storyUnfortunately, the game is clearly unfinished and was clearly rushed, leading to have a terribly high amount of issues which go from performance (awful framerate), decent/good environment but map completely empty (there is literally nothing between a city and another, not point of interests such as a battle tower, pokemon tower, ruins of alph, etc could be), uninteresting/dull/bland story clearly rushed just to have a story in the game.

    GameFreak has decided to set for themselves a new goal: releasing two games per year, as opposed to the previous practice of releasing a unique one (not counting remakes with minor changes) every two years, doubling the number of products while halving the time dedicated to production. All of this is clearly a problem if the level of the released game is this one.

    Unsure if relevant for a review, but I would say that 60$ for an unfinished and rushed game of this level is not reasonable at all, specially if you compare it the other Nintendo titles released for the same, or lower, price (Breath of the Wild, Bayonetta, Xenoblade, etc)    … Expand
  7. AlienXenomorph
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Pésimamente optimizado, animaciones absurdas, bugs por todos lados, bajadas de frames hasta 0, texturas de hace 3 generaciones, popping incluso en distancias cortas, crasheos, etc etc game freak cada vez se esfuerza menos, no vuelvo a comprar un Pokémon
  8. Articulo
    Nov 20, 2022
    3
    So many bugs and glitches. Other than that a great game; great music, story, (new) pokemon and awesome designs
  9. abnersetra
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    2022 and a game without a Brazilian language? i love pokémon games since pokémon red but we need here in Brazil games with brazilian language.
  10. steven121
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    una asco de juego no se pueden seguir burlando del consumidor de esta manera, un juego lleno de bugs, caidas de fps es horrible no se puede disfrutar de ninguna manera y se nota el poco empeño que hizo GameFreak y TPC
  11. amysquee
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    In short. Everything about this game is great BUT it runs (and looks) so bad I can't give it a good score in good faith. This shouldn't happen for a AAA game like Pokemon, this needed another half year or so to get patched up.

    We probably can thank the big bosses at Gamefreak for this by them demanding it come out before Christmas for sales, since it is clear the developers put a lot of    In short. Everything about this game is great BUT it runs (and looks) so bad I can't give it a good score in good faith. This shouldn't happen for a AAA game like Pokemon, this needed another half year or so to get patched up.

    We probably can thank the big bosses at Gamefreak for this by them demanding it come out before Christmas for sales, since it is clear the developers put a lot of love into this.    … Expand
  12. Pietro12
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Al gioco serviva almeno ancora 1/1,5 anno di sviluppo, la meccanica del teracrystal ha un design di dubbio gusto, le dinamiche del game play sono puramente casuali, l’immersione è pari a 0, alcuni design nuovi sono anche buoni, ma i modelli 3d fanno pena, come gli ambienti del resto. Il gioco pokemon più brutto della storia, praticamente una truffa, ah, per avere una sensazione che vagamente ricordi quella di un Open World (ma vagamente) si deve prima avanzare nella trama e sbloccare tutte le Mount di Koraidon o Miraidon, in ogni caso anche se si potesse andare dove si vuole, a causa del livello degli avversari il gioco va comunque affrontato seguendo un ordine ben preciso.… Expand
  13. JuggernautDrive
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    It's shameful that a game has been released in this conditions because it means that it has surpassed a quality check without any single reason to do it actually. Stutter, framerate, awful textures, the total lack of polishness, some animations during the evolution have still the grating behind them, The game is barely playable and sincerely terrible to watch. Also the new pokedex lacks ofIt's shameful that a game has been released in this conditions because it means that it has surpassed a quality check without any single reason to do it actually. Stutter, framerate, awful textures, the total lack of polishness, some animations during the evolution have still the grating behind them, The game is barely playable and sincerely terrible to watch. Also the new pokedex lacks of creativity, the vast majority of the evolutions are basically bigger versions of the previous pokemon, it isn't even a lazy job, it almost feels like no work has been put into it.… Expand
  14. Shaz-Crow-Eater
    Nov 20, 2022
    2
    The gameplay loop I classic pokemon fun, and the new pokemon designs are especially great. However, everything else about this game is incredibly disappointing. GameFreak is a billion dollar company, the fact that they release a game that is unfinished, with huge performance issues, and graphics and textures that look like they belong in the 2000's, is frankly unacceptable. I will not beThe gameplay loop I classic pokemon fun, and the new pokemon designs are especially great. However, everything else about this game is incredibly disappointing. GameFreak is a billion dollar company, the fact that they release a game that is unfinished, with huge performance issues, and graphics and textures that look like they belong in the 2000's, is frankly unacceptable. I will not be buying anymore pokemon games until GameFreak either changes their ways, or allows new developers to make the pokemon games. It's honestly just pathetic to release a game in this state, with the resources that GameFreak has.… Expand
  15. BetaTheory
    Nov 20, 2022
    3
    Gamefreak has had an absolutely bad performance for years.
    But this game surpasses everything. It feels like an alpha or beta at most.
    In cities, the FPS rate drops from probably 24 to about 15. Shadows, people and Pokemon just pop up 5-10 meters in front of you. People move in 2 frames when you are 5 meters away from them. I don't really care much about graphics and performance.    Gamefreak has had an absolutely bad performance for years.
    But this game surpasses everything. It feels like an alpha or beta at most.
    In cities, the FPS rate drops from probably 24 to about 15. Shadows, people and Pokemon just pop up 5-10 meters in front of you. People move in 2 frames when you are 5 meters away from them.

    I don't really care much about graphics and performance.

    I've played games like Hyrule Warrios: Age of Calamity.
    The performance of that game was also already very bad.
    But I promise you, at this point Pokemon is even worse.

    I expect a performance patch in the next 1-2 weeks, otherwise I'll send the game back.

    Now let's talk about the game and the content:

    I'm currently on the 2nd Pokemon arena if you run west. I would love to play more, but it's just not fun at all.
    The cities are absolutely boring though.
    Except for a few NPC's, nice design and probably ten stores that all sell the same thing, there is nothing exciting.

    You can't enter normal houses, which you always could in Pokemon.

    Clothing stores are divided into 5-6 different stores.
    So I have to run all over town to buy a whole outfit. This feels like game time stretching.

    I could probably make this review 3 times longer, but let that be enough for now.

    Otherwise, the game seems to have potential. The Pokemon are cool, there seems to be a lot to do.
    The world could maybe be a bit more interesting, but that's ok so far. However, the game is simply not playable with this framerate.

    Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)    … Expand
  16. Ranzinz4
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Sem legendas pr-br, péssima otimização, pouca inovação.

    Pokémon parou no tempo
  17. brian0i
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    El juego está roto y terriblemente optimizado, me sorprende la gente que lo defiende porque si fuera un juego de cualquier otra empresa o franquicia, estaría siendo destruido a críticas.
  18. Paxton3594
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Worst of the pokemon game by far performance wise, unplayable at this stagen, sad because the story seems cool. Stay clear until they drop some performance patches, if they even do drop
  19. Redman89
    Nov 20, 2022
    1
    First the frame rate and lag are chaotic. If you liked getting in houses that’s no longer in game. Everyone now lives on their garden and stores are just like pages to buy stuff. Textures are not even made with crayons, and the trees grass, and Pokemon sizes do not get along. It’s sad to see how one of the most biggest franchises (if not the first one) gives such a poor game that is notFirst the frame rate and lag are chaotic. If you liked getting in houses that’s no longer in game. Everyone now lives on their garden and stores are just like pages to buy stuff. Textures are not even made with crayons, and the trees grass, and Pokemon sizes do not get along. It’s sad to see how one of the most biggest franchises (if not the first one) gives such a poor game that is not even to improve the deficits of the previous (Sword & Shield) and is not a match for Arceus who was a fresh sight for a open world Pokemon game.… Expand
  20. NEXTGener4tion
    Nov 20, 2022
    1
    We are beta-testing a Pokémon open world for them.

    Technical Issues: - Performance is atrocious for a triple-AAA company releasing on a stable console OS. It feels like trying to run a PC game on low because you do not meet the recommend specs. - NPCs move around like robots at 3 FPS like a slideshow, unless you are very close to them. - Many times the camera clips underground    We are beta-testing a Pokémon open world for them.

    Technical Issues:
    - Performance is atrocious for a triple-AAA company releasing on a stable console OS. It feels like trying to run a PC game on low because you do not meet the recommend specs.

    - NPCs move around like robots at 3 FPS like a slideshow, unless you are very close to them.

    - Many times the camera clips underground and you can see the abyss below. This happens often in trainer battles that are on elevated ground.

    - Character movement is so weird and clunky. You move like a robot too, snapping into a locked position when ascending/descending.

    - Lighting and Shadows are as bad as it gets. Many times the time of day causes your character to look pitch black (even though you are white). Other times the lighting causes your character to look completely white like a ghost. Most Shadows are a flickering mess or don't align at all.

    Gameplay:
    - The world is big but barren and depressing. There is no depth and detail to anything. The world is as big as the ocean but as deep as a puddle. The cities are entirely dead, the majority of the NPCs can’t be interacted with, and all the stores pop-up Trade UI menus to buy and sell. There are no store interiors any more. The lazy failures didn’t even design a simple clothing shop.

    - Exploration feels good for the first one or two hours, but gets very repetitive very quickly.

    - The game has three "main" storylines which can be completed in any order or all at the same time. Due to the nature of Pokemon games completing them one at a time is not recommended since they don't auto-scale to your party. So you either do them all at the same time and try to balance your team level to the encounters (which is not viewable unless you start the battles) or train up one team for each storyline or just pubstomp the second and third one.

    - The new mechanic called "Terastallizing" is the worst out of all new gameplay mechanics introduced in the later generations. The type of your Pokémon may change and it will basically get the ability Adaptability on top.

    Character:
    - Character customization is terrible. There are only 4 outfits that are just ugly. Tights pants that are orange with stripes? Who thought of that? It’s like you are wearing clown pants. Every player looks the same now. There is zero diversity. Zero role playing value. The accessories you can change (gloves/hat/bag) are a few recolors that feel pointless since the main attire is disgusting. SwSh had the best clothing options, especially with the DLCs. You could role-play as anything. Not any more. You are stuck wearing clown-pants with suspenders throughout the game.

    Pokémon:
    - Some of the new Pokémon-Designs are outstanding, some are lackluster, overall pretty good. Most new Pokémon resemble animals which is heavily dependent on ones preferences.

    - New held-items and abilities are refreshing and propably good for the competitive scene, but only time will tell.

    Verdict:
    This is definitely an early alpha version of the game released to the public. People need to start getting fired at Game Freak because this garbage is not a video game. This is really sue-able; especially if they do not offer refunds.    … Expand
  21. buffering
    Nov 20, 2022
    5
    Besides from all the bugs everyone knows about (which are inexcusable, especially for an AAA game), the game feels weirdly empty for something that's supposed to be open world? We're given three different 'plotlines' at the start of the game, but no idea on how basic features of the game work. I had to find out several features from forums and talking with friends. I don't need a tutorialBesides from all the bugs everyone knows about (which are inexcusable, especially for an AAA game), the game feels weirdly empty for something that's supposed to be open world? We're given three different 'plotlines' at the start of the game, but no idea on how basic features of the game work. I had to find out several features from forums and talking with friends. I don't need a tutorial for everything, I've been playing Pokemon since Fire Red, but knowing how to change your appearance or that there's a reward system for collecting certain amounts of Pokemon seems like something that should be told to you.

    There's nothing to do in towns besides buy food that give you effects that you have to guess on what they do exactly and buy accessories for your outfit. NPC's don't say anything interesting and there's no unique places to visit in the towns (like a fanclub or an academy) - I half expect to see tumbleweed blowing through the streets.

    There are some bits I like - the raids, some of the newer Pokemon designs, the Pokedex design - but they're completely overshadowed by the game crashing every other time it's loaded, the awful lagging, the stripped features, the weird emphasis on other features that aren't super important (seriously, what is with all the sandwiches), the 'targeting system', the illusion of choice, and the fact your mount goes as fast as you do running (or maybe that's just the lag - I literally don't know).

    Lesson learned, I guess. I think the only reason I'm giving it a 5 is because I'm (somehow) still hopeful I'll find something else to like about this game.    … Expand
  22. chillingboy
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Not even the worst Pokémon game but the worst game ever made period the game feels rushed it’s full of bugs and glitches you are either way overleveld or underleveld they call it open world but you are still restricted to follow the same of as everyone else the Pokémon company net worth is 118 billion and they can’t even make a decent game it feels like an indie developer early acces game,Not even the worst Pokémon game but the worst game ever made period the game feels rushed it’s full of bugs and glitches you are either way overleveld or underleveld they call it open world but you are still restricted to follow the same of as everyone else the Pokémon company net worth is 118 billion and they can’t even make a decent game it feels like an indie developer early acces game, rockstar games is worth 20 billion and they deliver quality just loop at Persona 5 the game is one of the best RPGs ever made and it isn’t open world Nintendo used the term open world wrong Look at dragon quest XI also one of the best RPGs and games ever made it’s perfection it’s year ahead of Pokémon pokemon can’t even compete with these RPGs I finished scarlet in 9 hours where I finished Legends arceus in 41 hours Gamefreak even removed the clock because they knew that the game would be short I’m **** angry gamefreak this isn’t acceptable anymore… Expand
  23. Red-de-Locksley
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Finally a Pokémon game that I enjoy again and I can say that it is fun. Yeso, the tutorial is longer than I would like, and has very noticeable bugs, but they are not significant.… Expand
  24. Nicktaboo
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    I love Pokémon… let me get that out of the way. And that’s why I am so dissatisfied with this game. The original starters are amazing, but their 2nd evolution is bad and their 3rd evolution is TERRIBLE. The game graphics are terrible, pokemon battle revolutions graphics are better. Don’t even get me started on the performance, refunding this trash game asap.
  25. hanzo82
    Nov 20, 2022
    5
    I really like the gameplay. It could be a very good and fun game, but the technical issues are too much to ignore! I didn't had much bugs but the framerate drops very hard, especially in cities! They are developing a game for a specific hardware and failed so bad? how? they exactly know their hw, or not?
    the graphics are not really good as well.
    There is potential but this game is not    I really like the gameplay. It could be a very good and fun game, but the technical issues are too much to ignore! I didn't had much bugs but the framerate drops very hard, especially in cities! They are developing a game for a specific hardware and failed so bad? how? they exactly know their hw, or not?
    the graphics are not really good as well.
    There is potential but this game is not ready for release right now!    … Expand
  26. Hannalice
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Absolutely amazing game. Does not deserve a low rating. Love the storylines and open world experience! 10/10. As for the bugs and robot people... I've played this constantly since it being released. Ive encountered 2 bugs, which kicked me off the game - Easy fix, I save regularly. The people walk like robots sometimes, but this fies itself after a few seconds. Give the game a chance. YouAbsolutely amazing game. Does not deserve a low rating. Love the storylines and open world experience! 10/10. As for the bugs and robot people... I've played this constantly since it being released. Ive encountered 2 bugs, which kicked me off the game - Easy fix, I save regularly. The people walk like robots sometimes, but this fies itself after a few seconds. Give the game a chance. You won't be disappointed. 10/10 love it… Expand
  27. Tochomosca
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    One of the worst pokemon releases in the last years. In fact, it's pretty funny but the problem is that Game Freak should not release their games like this. It's totally broken. The fps going down with every action, the bugs, glitches... all of the technical part is broken. If you are thinking about buying it I recomend you to wait until they release a version with all the content theyOne of the worst pokemon releases in the last years. In fact, it's pretty funny but the problem is that Game Freak should not release their games like this. It's totally broken. The fps going down with every action, the bugs, glitches... all of the technical part is broken. If you are thinking about buying it I recomend you to wait until they release a version with all the content they don't included now, like clothes, for example.… Expand
  28. Pato_1111
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    La gente solo pone las malas valoraciones por los problemas de rendimiento y eso con alguna actualización se va a arreglar. Además, la gente solo se queda con lo malo del juego pero yo veo que el juego está muy bien hecho, con problemas de rendimiento, pero tampoco es injugable.
  29. jjhendo30
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Lol anyone who is reviewing this game positively is straight up lying to you.

    The concept isn’t bad, I like the open world approach. That said….holy crap it runs bad This release is a dumpster fire of lagging, glitches, bugs, and even crashes! There is no reason whatsoever this game should have been released in its current state. Those of you making excuses for its current state…stop…you    Lol anyone who is reviewing this game positively is straight up lying to you.

    The concept isn’t bad, I like the open world approach. That said….holy crap it runs bad

    This release is a dumpster fire of lagging, glitches, bugs, and even crashes! There is no reason whatsoever this game should have been released in its current state. Those of you making excuses for its current state…stop…you are 100% wrong. There are so many levels of development that were flat out ignored to allow it released how it stands. The developers should be ashamed. We can only pray that they patch up their mess…    … Expand
  30. DD3vourer
    Nov 20, 2022
    3
    While the core gameplay is fun, and *some* innovation from Legends Arceus came through, the game is so fundamentally broken on a technical level that it is impossible to give anything above a 3/10.

    So many features were cut from previous instalments that opens up questions regarding Game Freak's intentions; do they want players to enjoy themselves or feel frustrated? As is with every    While the core gameplay is fun, and *some* innovation from Legends Arceus came through, the game is so fundamentally broken on a technical level that it is impossible to give anything above a 3/10.

    So many features were cut from previous instalments that opens up questions regarding Game Freak's intentions; do they want players to enjoy themselves or feel frustrated?

    As is with every mainline Pokemon game, there is a 1 step forward, 3 steps back rule. The over-world catching and combat is great, but there are no Shiny sound effects. The models are minuscule (the smallest of the Pokemon are neigh invisible which makes it incredibly frustrating). For some reason the Set/Switch option was taken out of the game. Still no sign of a quick-EV training minigame such as the ones from X/Y. So many quality of life features are missing, with little to nothing to show for it.

    The over-world size is as expected of an open world game, but what isn't expected is the poor graphical fidelity of it, as well as nearly every other aspect of the game, besides the Pokemon themselves, which seem to have gotten model refreshes. The most striking ones are the metallic Pokemon, such as the Pawniard line, which have a shiny metallic finish which really gives it an extra oomph. The rest of the game looks like a poor Playstation 2 era port of a game.

    There are so many glitches, bugs and micro (as well as macro!) stutters. Overall, the game does not achieve 30 FPS at any given moment, at least not in my case. There is constant popping, light and shadows completely breaking and stuttering, clipping through terrain and objects, entire cities blacking out, deleting and then reappearing in the span of 3 seconds, horrible FPS drops and stutters whenever Pokemon spawn, or, lord forbid, you enter a city. Seriously, city proximity turns the game into a slideshow.

    Over half of the Pokedex has once again been cut out of the base game and I have no doubts they will once again sell you bits and pieces of it through a paid DLC. Horrible practice, especially for a €60 first-party Nintendo game.

    Game Freak needs major restructuring. Whether it's more development time, more staff, or a complete work environment overhaul; something needs to change. A $90 billion franchise cannot allow itself to treat their mainline games in this manner. Not only are there massive cuts in the content of each subsequent games, the games are releasing more broken than ever. The visuals aren't just outdated, they are antiquated. Either all of the issues need to be addressed, or Game Freak needs to stop charging €60 for broken, unfinished games. Charge it like every other developer releasing what is clearly an Early Access game, a nice and fair €20.

    This is unacceptable, and Game Freak should feel nothing but shame for this product release.    … Expand
  31. Shaydows
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    I have absolutely no idea how this managed to get on sale with the amount of bugs this has, not to mention the $60 price tag. I understand the Nintendo Switch is the worst new gen console when it comes to running games and hardware in general, but that doesn't excuse the fact at how bad this game runs. Averaging 20 fps, while dropping to 15 or even 10 when many things are loading, this isI have absolutely no idea how this managed to get on sale with the amount of bugs this has, not to mention the $60 price tag. I understand the Nintendo Switch is the worst new gen console when it comes to running games and hardware in general, but that doesn't excuse the fact at how bad this game runs. Averaging 20 fps, while dropping to 15 or even 10 when many things are loading, this is without a doubt the worst performing Pokémon game ever made. There is no excuse for this, any reviewers trying to dance around the fact that this is a buggy, unfinished mess is simply trying to make this game look good.… Expand
  32. JeremyLohan
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Não tem como defender mais, jogo preguiçoso e mal feito em todos os sentidos, pokemons horriveis, historia péssima não da. LIXO TOTAL
  33. SebSingWolf
    Nov 20, 2022
    2
    Technically it's a mediocre game, PlayStation 2 graphics, haven't seen things like this for at least 10 years. The story appears aseptic, flat, it conveys nothing. Basically, the worst Pokemon game I've ever played.
  34. Januzz197
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    The game isnt complete.. is beautiful and fun, but have a TON of bugs ang glitchies.. is sad, we wait years for a open world pokemon and got a unfinished game.. and GM doenst care to fan aparently
  35. Feenixfire90
    Nov 20, 2022
    1
    I think the worst part in this whole mess is, this game has a lot of potential. Under the glitches and stuff, the design, the gameplay and the story is pretty damn good and a great change of pace and direction of the series. Maybe its more insulting and saddening that it actually showed a bit of a diamond in the rough compared to it being openingly bad.

    HOWEVER.... The technical    I think the worst part in this whole mess is, this game has a lot of potential. Under the glitches and stuff, the design, the gameplay and the story is pretty damn good and a great change of pace and direction of the series. Maybe its more insulting and saddening that it actually showed a bit of a diamond in the rough compared to it being openingly bad.

    HOWEVER....

    The technical issues this game has is way too glaring to ignore. Issues include: Frequent and nauseating framerate drops in crowded areas and after exploring the open world area for long periods of time. Constant freezing between cutscenes and battle scenes. Missing sound effects, T posing characters and invisible pokemon. Camera clipping through environments and characters. Suspected memory leakage due to assests not deloading as expected (suspected as issues improved a a bit after restarting the game.)

    Worse part is that the drops of framerate have made me feel sick often and same for the weird snapping camera. To the point of needing frequent breaks or to walk away from it for the day.

    How did this go so wrong? Especially after how good Legends was earlier this year!?

    THIS NEEDS FIXED! Patched? Something! Anything!

    I have already sent feedback emails to both Pokemon Company and Nintendo reporting these issues. But if they care to listen or not is yet to show...    … Expand
  36. daphnesnhyrule
    Nov 20, 2022
    2
    Genuinely insulting. I can only imagine the impossible constraints gamefreak developers were given from corporate to make this game. $60 is an absurd amount for what is nothing more than a beta build that could never, should have never passed any sort of quality assurance.
  37. rczarbinati
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    This game was the worst Pokemon game I've ever played in my life.
    Made by unprepared people.
  38. tdsantos
    Nov 20, 2022
    1
    Tecnicamente o jogo é muito porco, framerate muito baixo e vai piorando com o tempo. popIns constates, serrilhados em quase tudo e qualquer coisa a mais de 5 metros do personagem a textura é horrível. Era pra ser um jogo muito bom, mas tem tanto problema que irrita demais.
  39. BLEACHdc
    Nov 20, 2022
    8
    I’m about 4 hours into the game and so far haven’t experienced any of the bugs other seem to have been cursed with. Although, the game does feel laggy at moments but it is something I can look past. Getting the performance side out of the way, the new Pokémon game goes all out in changing the way we play Pokémon. It feels like a big upgrade on Pokémon Legends: Arceus, mixing the goodI’m about 4 hours into the game and so far haven’t experienced any of the bugs other seem to have been cursed with. Although, the game does feel laggy at moments but it is something I can look past. Getting the performance side out of the way, the new Pokémon game goes all out in changing the way we play Pokémon. It feels like a big upgrade on Pokémon Legends: Arceus, mixing the good points from the game with the classic Pokémon formula. I tried to go into this game without my nostalgia goggles on and to the games credit, it did well to add new features and Pokémon without alienating me completely. I’m not a fan of most of the designs of the new Pokémon and luckily I could create a team that includes Pokémon specially from the first few generations. Honestly, I’m not the biggest fan of the new Terastallizing dynamic, BUT similar to other gimmicks like mega evolutions from X and Y, it’s not a crucial part of the game and if it really isn’t you’re cup of tea it can be ignored all together. Overall I do genuinely like this game, it’s one of the best looking Pokémon games we’ve ever had and remains one of Nintendos best franchises. For the way Pokémon seemed to be heading, especially after Arceus, I think this game is more a step in the right direction to keep the franchise feeling new, but with the same classic Pokémon charm.… Expand
  40. aMidNightStar
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    É impressionante como uma empresa grande como a gamefreak n tem o minimo de respeito com os seus fãs, fazem o jogo de qualquer forma pois sabem q vai vender muito so pelo fato de ser pokemon o jogo ta cheio de bugs e muito mal otimizado e muitas pessoas passam pano pra esses jogos novos.
  41. Ewilf
    Nov 20, 2022
    2
    Switch OLED and the game runs terribly, everyone is talking about performance and it is deserved. However, outside of performance, the game still is decades old—graphics look terrible, animations are still stiff except for a few Pokémon. Battles are still slow, sluggish, and uninteresting. The elite four and gyms are a joke. The only thing saving this game is the interesting competitiveSwitch OLED and the game runs terribly, everyone is talking about performance and it is deserved. However, outside of performance, the game still is decades old—graphics look terrible, animations are still stiff except for a few Pokémon. Battles are still slow, sluggish, and uninteresting. The elite four and gyms are a joke. The only thing saving this game is the interesting competitive format, with the new abilities and moves being very unique and interesting. That being said, unless you’re interested in competitive Pokémon, this game cannot be recommended unless they fix performance. Even then, it won’t be anything great for anyone already bored with standard Pokémon formula. No voice acting will continue to hurt their games. The Pokémon community has Stockholm syndrome with how bad Pokémon games have been the past 10 years… Expand
  42. Angelo14
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    It's not a game. .
    . . . .
  43. Stefano1k
    Nov 20, 2022
    2
    Everything in this game just suck. There is a lot of lag and bugs, just like pokemon sword and shield, the difference is that also the design of pokemon is just ****
  44. Bottons
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    People complained about cyberpunk just open your eyes and see this **** GameFreak should stop producing games this studio can’t produce new games that are technically good just do pixel art games like old Pokémon’s games 3D ruined Pokémon
  45. Alex12345o
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pésima calidad para un juego AAA y con ese precio, además el diseños de los iniciales son los peores de todas las generaciones y la mecánica es horrible… Expand
  46. Purple_Sylveon
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Incompleto, bugeado, perezoso, hecho a la prisa para vender, un insulto al mundo pokemon y a la propia saga y consola
    Una maldita vergüenza
  47. TarcisioG
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I had a lot of fun with this new Pokemon game, I found the new Terrastalize system very interesting, it was my first Pokemon game I played on the switch, the only Pokemon I had played were Pokemon Y & Z, Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Yellow, Fire Red, Leaf Green. Commenting on the technical problems, there are many, a lot of bugs have happened to me, the mount was invisible, I could see under the map, when I entered a gym, I could see inside the wall among other bugs, Game Freak did well in the issue of fun, but there are many bugs, please fix those bugs.… Expand
  48. Maxtaker
    Nov 20, 2022
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Low graphics, low fps a lot of space w/o any battle, in the last misión u have to walk around 20 min with nothing, the battles are fine but u have delay chossing ur attack, the picnic are ok, the story is super boring… Expand
  49. Marlonetcetera
    Nov 20, 2022
    1
    I just can't enjoy the game with those technical issues, I don't mind how the game looks or the glitches at all, but this performance is just unacceptable. Hopefully it'll get somewhat fixed soon, but knowing GameFreak, they probably won't. I'm really sad I cannot have fun playing this game. If not were for the technical issues, this could be my favorite game in the mainline series, butI just can't enjoy the game with those technical issues, I don't mind how the game looks or the glitches at all, but this performance is just unacceptable. Hopefully it'll get somewhat fixed soon, but knowing GameFreak, they probably won't. I'm really sad I cannot have fun playing this game. If not were for the technical issues, this could be my favorite game in the mainline series, but they are too many and too present to just overlook. So disappointed they are not at least as smooth as Legends Arceus.… Expand
  50. NuVanDibe
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    I went into this game with low expectations, but it somehow still failed me. This is absolutely atrocious. Broken, poorly-thought-out mechanics, and a lack of polish that results in laughably awful moments. Moments at which the game's pure awfulness makes you put the controller down and smile at just how far this entire franchise has fallen. This is a glitchy mess that wouldn't be fun evenI went into this game with low expectations, but it somehow still failed me. This is absolutely atrocious. Broken, poorly-thought-out mechanics, and a lack of polish that results in laughably awful moments. Moments at which the game's pure awfulness makes you put the controller down and smile at just how far this entire franchise has fallen. This is a glitchy mess that wouldn't be fun even if it weren't broken.… Expand
  51. Alibaba445
    Nov 20, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tecnicamente un autentico desastre no hay por donde cojerlo pero el argumento banda sonora el mundo y jugablemente es lo mejor de la saga pero si que es cierto que los bugs y framerates son desastrosos… Expand
  52. MateoEsmerodes
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Me ha encantado, y aunque los gráficos no sean los mejores pues no me importa
  53. GamerBrady
    Nov 20, 2022
    2
    With so much being removed or changed unnecessarily, and the game running like absolute trash, if nothing is fixed within a reasonable time or no statements are made you should absolutely just refund this POS. I can see the game they wanted to make but this just isn't it and another mis step for a company that apparently hates its own creation more with each new iteration.
  54. yourstupidmon
    Nov 20, 2022
    4
    Why do they just remove features for no reason? Removed outfits options, infinite tms, set mode and on top of that horrible bugs and performance. This game could've been actually good if gamefreak wasn't this incompetent.
  55. LoZaNoSkY
    Nov 20, 2022
    2
    I will give 2 points instead of zero because, at least, they have tried to adapt the game to an open world. But the bugs break completely the game experience.
  56. Sanyrro
    Nov 20, 2022
    4
    Although the content is engaging and the game doesn’t think we’re 5y old, the glitches, bugs and graphical performances are even worse than Sword and Shield. If TPC can’t cheap out on one part, they will do it on another and it shows every time. It’s the same old story, but give your developers more time, support and recourses to make the games.
  57. Comodoro
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Just unplayable. Full of bugs and glitches. When this happened to Cyberpunk they returned the money. This is just disgusting.
  58. Atonnie
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    les seul critique qu'on peut balancer au jeu c'est les bug et les graphisme du monde ouvert sinon le jeu est une pépite vraiment une claque que j'ai pas eu depuis pokemon blanc et noir
  59. SilegnangeliS
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Wow, what a lame game. I didnt fought you could get worst then Sword and Shield, especially after Legend of Arceus, waste of time, money and plastic.
  60. TheRealOnefr
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    It's a joke what the Pokémon Company and Nintendo did, the game is just not finished and a joke for the year 2022 I just don't understand why Nintendo lets Game Freak do it that damages the reputation so much. But to be more specific: There have never been so many bugs in a Pokémon game, the graphics are a joke and so many performance problems are embarrassing for the greatest Francias inIt's a joke what the Pokémon Company and Nintendo did, the game is just not finished and a joke for the year 2022 I just don't understand why Nintendo lets Game Freak do it that damages the reputation so much. But to be more specific: There have never been so many bugs in a Pokémon game, the graphics are a joke and so many performance problems are embarrassing for the greatest Francias in the world. That was first my last Pokemon game I can only hope that they change something. A cheek at the moment and you can buy 1000 better games for the money.… Expand
  61. BurnedPheonix
    Nov 20, 2022
    8
    Easily the best Pokémon game to come out in years. I specifically came to review this in response to the multitude of article referencing the issues with graphics, as I find the issue to be exceedingly superficial. One of my biggest hangups prior to buying the game was my hesitancy to engage in another gimmick mechanic that would throw me back in the heavily overpowered shielding ofEasily the best Pokémon game to come out in years. I specifically came to review this in response to the multitude of article referencing the issues with graphics, as I find the issue to be exceedingly superficial. One of my biggest hangups prior to buying the game was my hesitancy to engage in another gimmick mechanic that would throw me back in the heavily overpowered shielding of dynamax raids . Going in I was worried that Tera Taids would be both as long and agonizing to complete however upon entering my first one I was both surprised and excited to find out wrong I was. Game Freak has truly outdone themselves with and extensive story. Immersive and Fun gyms and battles as well as creating a story that makes you feel as though you as a Pokémon trainer have a personal stake in the fight. I will say one minor issue with the graphics is that at time Pokémon will simply spawn right in front of you seemingly after you’ve already walked into it, as well as the fact that the game crashed Three times over the course of playing the story. However, notably Pokemon Sword also had similar issues at launch with stability updates released throughout the lifespan of the game. At this time taking into account story, mechanics, exploration, and the expansive cast of characters, , I would say this game is absolutely worth the purchase price.… Expand
  62. LastHope17
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Myriad of bugs. Open world highlights the worst things about the genre. Gyms aren't gyms, they are little trials of what the devs were testing and not fleshed out ie: slope mechanics, rythym mechanics, collecting mechanics. Go back to Sword and Shield or Moon, or anything else for a better experience. They took out the best things about Arceus no catching pokemon by throwing the ball atMyriad of bugs. Open world highlights the worst things about the genre. Gyms aren't gyms, they are little trials of what the devs were testing and not fleshed out ie: slope mechanics, rythym mechanics, collecting mechanics. Go back to Sword and Shield or Moon, or anything else for a better experience. They took out the best things about Arceus no catching pokemon by throwing the ball at them. You have to battle everytime.

    Some character designs were great, but the first black woman I meet has to be a an slightly overweight rapper? A white girl is a skiier, never seen that before.    … Expand
  63. Aioria
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Very bad game , frame rate is horrible, very slow the game ! Crash a lot !!!
  64. Pceldran
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    This game can be unacceptable for some people for the bugs it present, however I will say that the game isn't unplayable
    It also have some cuestionable choices the fact that most building only function is being pretty is not ideal but I see the point, the game wants to focus on the open world, the open world have some problems in performance this is one of the biggest mistakes of the game    This game can be unacceptable for some people for the bugs it present, however I will say that the game isn't unplayable
    It also have some cuestionable choices the fact that most building only function is being pretty is not ideal but I see the point, the game wants to focus on the open world, the open world have some problems in performance this is one of the biggest mistakes of the game but if we see the other parts the game is brilliant, the cities are gorgeous and the new Pokemons as well and the world feels alive not like in the wild area of Pokemon swsh
    So as I see it the hate it has received isn't justify I will considere this as one of the best game of the series but the real problem of the game is the level problem the fact I was the most part of the game I was 10 ove r the gym leaders Pokemon completely ended any short of challenges but this is part my fault
    So with all said and done I think the game is enjoyable and I recommend it to any fan of the saga o any one that would like to start in it    … Expand
  65. Julian_Segarra
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    The game its just terrible, i dont even know where should I start. This game its an insult for the videogame industry.
  66. affus
    Nov 20, 2022
    1
    Very poor performance, lots of bugs. You could call this game as cybermon or pokepunk 2077 and it would be totally correct. It is a shame a professional reviewer gave 100 to this game just to appear at the top.
  67. SuperDinosauce
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    There's just no excuse for a billion dollar company, and owner of the most profitable franchise of all time, to release such an embarrassing dumpster fire of a game. It performs terribly, has no direction, no real story, a massive open map with nothing on it, and it's not truly open world because the game doesn't scale with you and your Pokemon at all. You can't just go and do whatever gymThere's just no excuse for a billion dollar company, and owner of the most profitable franchise of all time, to release such an embarrassing dumpster fire of a game. It performs terribly, has no direction, no real story, a massive open map with nothing on it, and it's not truly open world because the game doesn't scale with you and your Pokemon at all. You can't just go and do whatever gym you want to do because they all still have a set level to them. The map is devoid of puzzles or interesting features to see. There's very little in the way of customization for your character. Overall the entire thing is a giant waste of time that doesn't even look or sound good. I can't believe I was excited for this trash.
    I'm blown away that this is somehow a step backwards from PLA. NONE of the quality of life improvements made in PLA exist here. You can't throw your balls, you can't dodge roll, the poke.on don't interact in a meaningful way, moving feels bad, you can't change your clothing, there's no real story, the map is empty, there are no puzzles, no voice acting, nothing. The only good thing this game has going for it are the new Pokemon designs, but I can look at those online.
    My brother and I have returned our copies of each game and will be purchasing something else instead.
    Do better, GameFreak/PokemonCompany/Nintendo.    … Expand
  68. Lifeissocool
    Nov 20, 2022
    1
    Sinceramente el juego me ha decepcionado bastante y después de pokemon leyendas arceus pensaba que este sería mejor pero nada más lejos de la realidad, el juego se ve bastante bastante feo y eso en 2022 hecho por una de las empresas más grandes como es pokemon conpany y ganefreak es muy poco aceptable. Pero esto es lo que pasa cuando tu juego te importa bastante poco y lo que buscas esSinceramente el juego me ha decepcionado bastante y después de pokemon leyendas arceus pensaba que este sería mejor pero nada más lejos de la realidad, el juego se ve bastante bastante feo y eso en 2022 hecho por una de las empresas más grandes como es pokemon conpany y ganefreak es muy poco aceptable. Pero esto es lo que pasa cuando tu juego te importa bastante poco y lo que buscas es ganar dinero, que creas un producto sin cariño rápido y sin acabar, y este es el resultado. Un juego mediocre que no esta a la altura a los demás juegos de la generación.
    Que conste, el juego me está divirtiendo pero después de jugar un rato u ver tantísimos bugs, bajadas de frames, texturas más feas imposibles no le puedo dar mejor nota.
    Para acabar y leyendo comentarios de gente q dice que no se puede comparar con otros lanzamientos como zelda o xenoblade, solo demostráis que os importa bastante poco que esta compañía haga las cosas fatal porque “pokemon”, gracias defender a una compañía a la que se la sudáis bastante fuerte y que os vende una basura sin acabar a precio de 50 euros, solo puedo decir que sois lamentables.    … Expand
  69. HisuEmil95
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    One of the worst gaming experience on Switch and the worst Pokémon Game.
    Low resolution, bugs, slow animations, unbalance, low fps ( 15 fps).
  70. Grenindrew
    Nov 20, 2022
    5
    Great game, I have encountered a couple glitches but their not annoying and it doesn’t ruin the fun at all, the people asking for a refund are stupid.
  71. pilotkelson
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Okay, I can live with all the graphic issues... But game crashes are unacceptable, PERIOD. I lost hours of gameplay.
  72. Luminer
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    It's crazy how some people gave to this game 10 points. This game is unfinished, it's a shame. It's not even indie level quality.
  73. siummus
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    this game is garbage, full of bugs and glitches are present in minute-to-minute gameplay.
  74. PandaInDaGame
    Nov 20, 2022
    3
    This game has amazing ideas... One of the best mechanics they created using the idea of the mega evolution which naturally evolved into this one (really, will make competitive quite better and funnier). But, doing it open world just spoils the entire level design, it's a nice idea but poorly implemented, they didn't add a level cap or something like scaling levels to yours, so you canThis game has amazing ideas... One of the best mechanics they created using the idea of the mega evolution which naturally evolved into this one (really, will make competitive quite better and funnier). But, doing it open world just spoils the entire level design, it's a nice idea but poorly implemented, they didn't add a level cap or something like scaling levels to yours, so you can easily break easily the game. Not gonna spoil story or so, it's quite nice, not high level but enjoyable.

    I would rate it a bit higher because of those nice things, they don't annoy me enough to not enjoy the ride, but the moment you notice they are a AAA franchise, they sell full price of an AAA, it looks worse than some indies and they don't really innovate that much as indies do... and give you this badly optimized game, which is even more criminal if you think that they literally developed it to work with Nintendo Switch, it's not a port like a third party. A Game that is exclusive and does not work perfectly fine in it's console is a failure.. That plus nonexistent post game that they will probably sell apart as a "DLC" just like they did with Sword and shield.. Still, it's called Pokemon so even if this one is a disaster they will keep selling millions and decreasing the quality because they can.    … Expand
  75. k4lls
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Never got so disappointed in a game due to the overwhelming hype.

    How can such a top tier company be so bad at making games? I played the game for 5 minutes and encountered bugs, battle ui felt cheap. The game itself was boring in the first 45 minutes and couldn't get myself to keep playing. Pokemon Arceus is just way better and more polished. I will have to set the bar low for    Never got so disappointed in a game due to the overwhelming hype.

    How can such a top tier company be so bad at making games?

    I played the game for 5 minutes and encountered bugs, battle ui felt cheap. The game itself was boring in the first 45 minutes and couldn't get myself to keep playing.

    Pokemon Arceus is just way better and more polished.

    I will have to set the bar low for upcoming pokemon games is this is what is to be expected from gamefreak.    … Expand
  76. Drgo
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Buggy as **** seems less and less features on every game, the Pokémon company hasn’t even acknowledged it and it was the same on the previous game
  77. calikete97
    Nov 20, 2022
    2
    El peor juego de Pokémon que he probado en mi vida en su lanzamiento. Deberían retirar el juego del mercado porque es una absoluta basura para la industria. Doy un 2 porque el diseño de los Pokémon nuevos son novedosos pero el juego es totalmente una aberración para el año en el que estamos.
  78. melvingutierrez
    Nov 20, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Here the thing, the game have a lots of home works to do, they need to improve the graphic, something I feel or have the sensations that I’m playing a game in a emulator, when I summon a Pokémon I notice a issue with graphic or animation.

    FPS, my God Game Freak, it’s too hard to develop a game that can have at least 30FPS Stable? Come on you can do it better!

    Other thing that I think that they can improve is the NPC, they just have one line of dialogue, are the same NPC another another and another, in the same area you can seen the same guy or girl like a copy paste. It’s no too hard to put more variety. Games like assassins creed or Red dead redemption have a lots of NPC.


    Something that I can say that is a good step forward is the open game, yeah finally something in the correct way. But please you can do better grass please, try to contact with the developer of Zelda Breath of The wild, I’m sure that they can tech you how to create grass and enviorement. Finally the design or certain Pokémon, someone are good other meh. The world have a lot of animals that you can copy and put it into the game, and why the starter always need to be to smalls, why we can’t have started like a Taurus size? One more thing! Please add Audio chat!! What’s the problem to add an audio chat to party.. what’s is the porpuse of have adventure together with friends if we can’t speak each other??    … Expand
  79. lubo_
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    This game had (and still has tbh) a great potential, but GF wasted it so badly. The first Pokemon game in 100% open world, finally something different from what we've been offered so far and yet they made it so buggy and technically bad, that it's just killing my experience. It is not unplayable, but I'm far from enjoying the gameplay. In some scenes, characters on the first plan have +- 5This game had (and still has tbh) a great potential, but GF wasted it so badly. The first Pokemon game in 100% open world, finally something different from what we've been offered so far and yet they made it so buggy and technically bad, that it's just killing my experience. It is not unplayable, but I'm far from enjoying the gameplay. In some scenes, characters on the first plan have +- 5 FPS - seriously, Game Freak? To those saying "it's switch, it's understandable that it works poorly", please, play Monster Hunter Rise for like 15 minutes at least.
    If, considering the bad performance, graphics at least were good, I'd be more understanding, but even the visual aspect is lacking. Too bad, really.    … Expand
  80. Jarack25
    Nov 20, 2022
    1
    You've already seen 100 reviews of people complaining about the graphics, but is this game fun and an improvement upon the previous formula?

    Sadly, no. Removing Switch mode completely takes out the element of preparing for type advantages mid-battle because you will always take a direct and lethal hit from the advantage against your set Pokemon. I know the games were developed    You've already seen 100 reviews of people complaining about the graphics, but is this game fun and an improvement upon the previous formula?

    Sadly, no. Removing Switch mode completely takes out the element of preparing for type advantages mid-battle because you will always take a direct and lethal hit from the advantage against your set Pokemon. I know the games were developed simultaneously, but I do wish that some PLA elements were carried over. I don't want PLA 2, but after playing it, I realized just how good some of the ideas presented would be for the series as a whole, for both presentation and gameplay. (EX: There is a glowing beam of light telling you where to go as a Pokemon sits idle, with you needing to run into it for a cutscene to play. (Compare this to PLA just displaying a small signal on your map, with the cutscene beginning automatically once you enter the area.) The animation for things like battles, Pokemon in the wild roaming around, and the "Let's Go" action all felt off. It was a fun idea to sneak up on wild Pokemon and doge attacks that could cause them to fight you, forcing you to flee if you didn't want to fight those Pokemon. EV and IV training being streamlined were all great additions. I don't want game-overs, a genre change, or crafting systems; I want a shakeup of the formula and better presentation. Scarlet and Violet show glimpses of a good game before delivering more of Pokemon Sword and Shield with worse performance and glitches.

    I love this franchise, and I sincerely hope that these reviews reach the Pokemon Company's ears and that what they take away from them is "Give the developers time and hire help." rather than "Never try anything new again."     … Expand
  81. trucidate
    Nov 20, 2022
    3
    Game Freak does it again and delivers a half-done and poorly executed and optimized game. With sad graphics, terrible level design and atrocious physics it's incredible that Pokémon Arceus came before this one.

    This game now not only have a disconected story with weak points all over the place, but has cut optimizations that even Sword and Shield had in ther time - and that is saying a    Game Freak does it again and delivers a half-done and poorly executed and optimized game. With sad graphics, terrible level design and atrocious physics it's incredible that Pokémon Arceus came before this one.

    This game now not only have a disconected story with weak points all over the place, but has cut optimizations that even Sword and Shield had in ther time - and that is saying a lot.

    A open-world filled with bland design, sacrified inside of houses and stores, and no character customization of clothes. The game doesn't even take your level in consideration of the route you take and all events before gym's makes no sense even for a Pokémon game. And sadly Terastalize are a waste of time just like Team Star. This game is a shame for the game industry as a whole.    … Expand
  82. ThePieMan
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Terribly performing, unfinished game. The environments are lifeless and boring. Game freak need a clean out and to hire some programmers that actually know what they’re doing.
  83. CosmicScarab
    Nov 20, 2022
    4
    Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are the worst running Pokemon games that have ever been released. There is horrendous pop-in, a low and inconsistent framerate, and has various hangups when doing just about anything, including entering menus or entering battle. On top of this, it somehow manages to look worse than any other Switch based Pokemon game, and even worse than Pokemon Colosseum, a gamePokemon Scarlet and Violet are the worst running Pokemon games that have ever been released. There is horrendous pop-in, a low and inconsistent framerate, and has various hangups when doing just about anything, including entering menus or entering battle. On top of this, it somehow manages to look worse than any other Switch based Pokemon game, and even worse than Pokemon Colosseum, a game on the Gamecube from nearly 20 years ago.

    The gameplay is acceptable in some places but takes several steps back in others. Customization is severely limited, and you are not able to change your clothes beyond 4 outfits. The Battle Tower and any post game facilities are gone, likely to be included in a future DLC, if at all. For some inexplicable reason set mode is gone and you are unable to change basic things such as skipping battle animations. You are advertised as being able to challenge the gyms in any order but this is very misleading, as there is no scaling on the gyms, so doing them out of order will mean you are going to either be too high of a level or too low, and never on par with the gyms.

    If a future patch fixed all the bugs and performance then the games would still only be about a 6-7, just due to the removal of features.    … Expand
  84. Xaboss
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    What a game! If you care about fps and graphics go to touch some grass that is more realistic. The game flaws technically but it has an amazing pokedex and world design.

    Solid 9
  85. filctoledo
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Estou super viciado no game. Tem certos bugs, que eu acho que deveriam ter sido lançado sem eles, porém não compromete a gameplay. Espero que lancem em breve um update pra corrigi-los.
  86. Gspacer
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Worst pokemon game every. GAMEFREAK has ruined the franchise. Bugs and frame rate issues nonstop. Features that have been main stay are gone. The controls feel like crap. Don't buy the game. Don't give them the money. The game is a complete mess. Its 2022 and this is the crap Gamefreak gives us. Legend of zelda released in 2017 and its 100xx better.
  87. realmccoyv2
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    I love pokemon games and I have to say this terrible quality of Violet annoyed me so badly I created an account here to leave this review. Its laggy and glitchy and slow. I gave it 20 minutes and then stopped. I wish I hadn't spent the money on this.
  88. Adrianjohans
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. F#&ing horrible performance, how can you release this trash, **** game, **** conpany?!?!?!?… Expand
  89. Davidq
    Nov 20, 2022
    4
    The game in content looks like a classic Pokémon game, despite the premise of the Overworld, and based on this premise the game looks worse than the previous ones. Some examples: ● Interaction with and between NPCs is reduced to almost 0, as the player's actions have no effect on their before and after. ● Almost non-existent side quests.

    Compared to the classic series, it has many new    The game in content looks like a classic Pokémon game, despite the premise of the Overworld, and based on this premise the game looks worse than the previous ones. Some examples: ● Interaction with and between NPCs is reduced to almost 0, as the player's actions have no effect on their before and after. ● Almost non-existent side quests.

    Compared to the classic series, it has many new features, some of which are really pleasant, for example, the pokemon-environment iteration is done quite well. The main problem of the game is the instability of the software, with numerous bugs, and the very poor graphic quality which ruins its immersiveness. I will not dwell on these problems both because they are many and because they are easily found by anyone. The real question is: why make such a game when you don't have the time, means and skills to do it? Something simpler is done, without trying to overturn everything, even if times go by quickly and the fans want something more. Obviously, any product that you go to make must be sold at a fair price and this time it didn't go like this, a real shame ....    … Expand
  90. Tiangson07
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Je suis désolé mais vendre un jeu tout bonnement pas fini a 60€ n'est pas acceptable. L'expérience de jeu, qui est je trouve assez solide dans ses bases, se retrouve pour moi totalement gaché par les problèmes techniques (lag, glitch, framerate, etc). Non seulement ça, mais c'est moche, la résolution est aux fraises (plutot les textures).
  91. cafa
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    2022 E pensi ancora che un gioco rilasciato in queste condizioni sia accettabile... Beh sicuramente hai 7 anni, E se ti piacciono i Pokémon non dovresti difendere un gioco rilasciato in queste condizioni. Ma dovresti spingere a game freek di fare un gioco decente con tutti i miliardi che fanno...
  92. OrionPrimus
    Nov 20, 2022
    5
    I found the overall game fun to play but the performance issues are to bad to really justify the release of this game. If it had more time and care this would be one of the best games on switch. unfortunatly Gamefreak is the developer for this game.
    Hoping for a patch in the future untill then i probably won't play.
  93. Beardyweirdy
    Nov 20, 2022
    6
    Fun but ugly, performance and bugs are terrible. Unacceptable for a Pokemon game.
  94. Animedingo
    Nov 20, 2022
    3
    Its very not finished and pretty insulting that it was released in this state. The open world is bad and its crashed on me twice in the 2 days Ive had it.
  95. flippyjv
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    0/10 like the frames per second. The frames are awful. Graphics are terrible. Pokemon Legends Arceus was better in many ways.
  96. matiasarg09
    Nov 20, 2022
    1
    the worst pokemon game, 15 fps, horrible graphics and too many bugs. Nintendo should stop hiring gamefreak
  97. Pollee
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Fantastic game, love the story
    Although the graphics are patchy, it makes the game a bit more funny
  98. Darkfruit64
    Nov 20, 2022
    4
    Do not understand how people are rating this a 10, despite listing it's many flaws in their reviews? Underneath the various graphical, lighting, clipping issues, poor unstable fps, lag, stutters, and animation flaws there's a lot of fun to be had. But all of the aforementioned issues really dampen the experience, this clearly is an unfinished product which unfortunately we've come toDo not understand how people are rating this a 10, despite listing it's many flaws in their reviews? Underneath the various graphical, lighting, clipping issues, poor unstable fps, lag, stutters, and animation flaws there's a lot of fun to be had. But all of the aforementioned issues really dampen the experience, this clearly is an unfinished product which unfortunately we've come to expect by now.

    Clearly there was a lot more creative vision here than we're used to seeing, but was executed horrifically. But of course since everyone eats these games up every time, they will likely never improve. Truly a shame, as with a little more development time, fine tuning and optimisation these could have been phenomenal entries.    … Expand
  99. Matte0215
    Nov 20, 2022
    1
    El juego como idea es bueno, pero falla totalmente en el desempeño técnico, lleno de errores, falta de calidad y detalle y otra cantidad de problemas que simplemente no se deben de perdonar. Es casi igual a los problemas de rendimiento de cyberpunk cuando salió al mercado.
  100. SeanCena
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Bugs, glitches, bad animations, performance issues, empty open world, and bad designs galore. Don't buy this game for ANY reason, and even if you do, make sure to buy it used so The Pokemon Company doesn't make any money from you buying it.
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  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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