Pokemon Scarlet

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3.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 3197 Ratings

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  1. Endosk
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Complete garbage. Don't waste your money. GameFreak needs a wake up call...
  2. Sam80316
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The hardening is very poor, there are many bugs, it is basically a semi-finished game, the FPS of the 2077 copy is very unstable… Expand
  3. Basstyle1
    Nov 19, 2022
    2
    To everyone giving this 5 stars, please stop snorting the copium. The FDA couldn’t keep up with this much drug intake as the Pokémon fans inhale. This game looks like it came out on a PS2. It consistently frame rates, running barely 20 FPS and it’ll stutter when it dips in frames. All the hub worlds are barren as hell. Whenever you see buildings, it’s a 50/50 if Gamefreak spent the actualTo everyone giving this 5 stars, please stop snorting the copium. The FDA couldn’t keep up with this much drug intake as the Pokémon fans inhale. This game looks like it came out on a PS2. It consistently frame rates, running barely 20 FPS and it’ll stutter when it dips in frames. All the hub worlds are barren as hell. Whenever you see buildings, it’s a 50/50 if Gamefreak spent the actual time to develop an interior or not. This is the same copy and paste game and I’ll be honest, games like Let’s Go Eevee had more heart and soul. Not even to mention the potential corrupted save file that has been happening to some players where your saves are gone. Save your money and buy better games like Bayonetta 3 or Xenoblade Chronicles 3. I’d rather just emulate this on my PC… Expand
  4. PerforateManx36
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    borderline unplayable, i have 10 fps on my old-ish switch while the graphics look like a gamecube game
  5. Godam
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Graphics are better than PS2 games
    Full of bugs and unplayable
    Open world doesn't mesh with Pokemon
    New Pokémon don't appeal to me
  6. Spiderkiller
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    I give it a 10 because everyone hating on it for its visuals technical issues and fps drops but it’s some of the best Pokémon games I’ve ever played and Pokémon has never really had good graphics. PLAY THE GAME
  7. D1ztortion
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Honestly I don't know why Nintendo with Game Freak keeps doing games like this. Besides the technical issues from glitches and bugs (you can already know that from other reviews) the story is nothing new, nice music, nice models, bad animation and map interactions(textures), if you are a casual player a who is willing to pay 60 bucks for a demo version go ahead, it might be your game then,Honestly I don't know why Nintendo with Game Freak keeps doing games like this. Besides the technical issues from glitches and bugs (you can already know that from other reviews) the story is nothing new, nice music, nice models, bad animation and map interactions(textures), if you are a casual player a who is willing to pay 60 bucks for a demo version go ahead, it might be your game then, or maybe if you are a 7 year old kid who doesn't really care.… Expand
  8. gibihm
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Looks like garbage, how did this product got trough it is bugged and looks horrible
  9. Zerst
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Where is the portuguese translation Nintendo and Game Freak?
    And in the next, make a game with more optimazed. We're not fools.
  10. Alansta
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Pokemon fans are STARVING. This is sad and almost exploitative to their fanbase, sad stuff.
  11. Jun408954762
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Countless bugs, the worest Pokémon Game ever. I think GF doesn't understand how a Pokémon game should be right now.
  12. Rampant19887
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Any score given to the game that's less than 7 is an obvious troll or someone who didn't play the game and just listens to everything the media has to say. Graphically, it's easier on the eyes than Legends or SwSh ever was. The water doesn't look anywhere near as bad as the two games I just listed, and at its worst, SV will experience some momentary FPS drops. When it comes to the actualAny score given to the game that's less than 7 is an obvious troll or someone who didn't play the game and just listens to everything the media has to say. Graphically, it's easier on the eyes than Legends or SwSh ever was. The water doesn't look anywhere near as bad as the two games I just listed, and at its worst, SV will experience some momentary FPS drops. When it comes to the actual game, it is one of the pokemon games I have enjoyed the most. The open world allows for the player to essentially do whatever they please as soon as the Treasure Hunt begins. There is no set path, and you can immediately start tackling the more challenging areas if that is what you desire. The best part is that the handholding is kept at a minimum. These two things are what the fanbase has been asking for since BOTW's conception, and Gamefreak did a nice job doing this. The game also provides what I believe to be, a hard hitting story, with the 3 main characters who you help along the way. Arven, Nemona, and Penny. All 3 are very compelling and I felt instant attachment to each one. This is the most pleased I have been with the story as far as I can remember. All in all, SV is a good game and is being unfairly judged. Would recommend to anyone.… Expand
  13. Hope133
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    If you think this game is good, you are under 6 years old, or you are a youtuber, or you are a purchased analyst who is not even a fan of Pokémon, or you are STUPID and only know how to follow the opinion of a sensationalist influencer. Pokemon has been garbage since Sword and Shield. This is reality, accept that it hurts less. (Like me, it's painful to see what Pokémon has become. It wasIf you think this game is good, you are under 6 years old, or you are a youtuber, or you are a purchased analyst who is not even a fan of Pokémon, or you are STUPID and only know how to follow the opinion of a sensationalist influencer. Pokemon has been garbage since Sword and Shield. This is reality, accept that it hurts less. (Like me, it's painful to see what Pokémon has become. It was wonderful until ORAS. Yes, I even liked Unova, but this GARBAGE that is this generation of Switch, I can't accept that)… Expand
  14. Happeace304
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Terrible, unpolished, disappointing product. GF really disrepect its customers
  15. MiaouSonic
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Une honte pour la licence la plus lucratif il faut faire en sorte que Gamefreak le comprennent
  16. exirock
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    This game is a disrespect for the fans, people were literaly scammed into to thinking this was a really good game without any problems, but guess what yet again gamefreak showing signs of rushing games to make quick money, game has alot of performance issues, tons of bugs and glitches and been reported crashes which i can identify has one of them, has for the game ideias was good only theThis game is a disrespect for the fans, people were literaly scammed into to thinking this was a really good game without any problems, but guess what yet again gamefreak showing signs of rushing games to make quick money, game has alot of performance issues, tons of bugs and glitches and been reported crashes which i can identify has one of them, has for the game ideias was good only the past part aswell with past form of the pokemons cause the future pokemon is the worst ideia ever, but lets talk about more about the pokemons, gamefreak and pokemon company showed with this game they lost their touch to make new pokemons and showed signs of 0 creativity where we have one pokemon that is evolution is simply him standing up just like we have a dolphin that only gets a heart and call it a evolution, the game is pile of problems, literaly early looking acess game that shouldnt even be allowed to be commercialized.… Expand
  17. Kreha2
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    The hand holding from SM is gone, open world pokemon has arrived and as a gen wunner I can say honestly this is an engrossing game experience that blows me away. Graphical issues though initially frustrating fall to the wayside when the wonderful experience kicks in. With every unlock of movement It became more and more clear the vision that gamefreak had; a sprawling pokeworld teemingThe hand holding from SM is gone, open world pokemon has arrived and as a gen wunner I can say honestly this is an engrossing game experience that blows me away. Graphical issues though initially frustrating fall to the wayside when the wonderful experience kicks in. With every unlock of movement It became more and more clear the vision that gamefreak had; a sprawling pokeworld teeming with pokemon. Well I'm glad to live in a pokemon world.… Expand
  18. 32fromdiscord
    Nov 19, 2022
    2
    The main game is fun enough for Pokémon, the open world is nice and allows for lots of freedom, some of the battles were genuinely hard, but the presentation is just off. The game severely lacks polish with its terrible graphics, bad performance and unacceptable amount of glitches. Ignoring the technical issues, the game lacks the kind of content that made the older games so beloved. TheThe main game is fun enough for Pokémon, the open world is nice and allows for lots of freedom, some of the battles were genuinely hard, but the presentation is just off. The game severely lacks polish with its terrible graphics, bad performance and unacceptable amount of glitches. Ignoring the technical issues, the game lacks the kind of content that made the older games so beloved. The postgame amounts to an extra 40 minutes of story to conclude the game, a **** battle facility (calling it that is not even really accurate), 6/7 star raids and a wild area-esque area for catching Paradox Pokémon. **** GSC had more content than this, and that was on a 2 MB cartridge for a 20 year old console. Hell, Crystal even has a Battle Tower, which this game lacks. There's no excuse.

    Honestly, I haven't even touched on the various problems I have with this game, but pointing out the main ones should be enough to tell you everything you need to know about it. It is not acceptable for a game from the biggest franchise in the world to be released in this state at full price, and if there isn't a series of patches to fix the numerous issues with the game, then I would be very dissapointed. I give Scarlet/Violet a rating of 2 purely because I got some form of enjoyment out of playing it, which is more than I can say for SwSh, but I had to bring the score down due to the aforementioned issues.    … Expand
  19. JDK-the-L0lic0n
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Lovely game with cute and funny characters, a story that I liked more than previous titles like Black & White, and an open world never seen before.
  20. masterx1234
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    I dont understand how the game released in this state, I consider myself a super casual gamer, I'm not a guy who gives a crap about graphics all that much but man, This game is just something else. I've seen better textures and shadows on the PS2 over 20 years ago. I have ran into non stop framerate hitches and camera bugs that it would be considered game breaking, I fell through the worldI dont understand how the game released in this state, I consider myself a super casual gamer, I'm not a guy who gives a crap about graphics all that much but man, This game is just something else. I've seen better textures and shadows on the PS2 over 20 years ago. I have ran into non stop framerate hitches and camera bugs that it would be considered game breaking, I fell through the world twice in the span of an hour in the open field area. I also had several bugs where the pokeball landed in an entirely different area for some reason, There are so many bugs I cant possibly list them all here. This game is just a mess. I am very worried for the future of Pokemon games if this is what Gamefreak will keep delivering us. I cant recommend this game at all and that's coming from a 32 year old Pokémon nerd whos been playing since the 90's.… Expand
  21. Rayze_Darr
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    The game simply isn't finished. The glitches, the framerate, the lack of customization, the lack of any competitive endgame a la Battle Tower. Even the monster designs themselves are dull and incomplete feeling. This generation offers nothing over previous, completed generations, and in its current state should just be skipped.
  22. Jarniac
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Cyberpunk 2077 all over again...just...god...how can they **** this up so bad?
  23. Gosticouilles
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Another money grab from Gamefreak. A first party exclusive game from a multi Billionaire franchise has no rights to release such a bad looking game. Performance is terrible, no voice, boring open world, same slow and repetitive gameplay. Do not buy the game, send a message so we can get the beloved pokémon game we deserve.
  24. NerferJon
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    This game is a complete disappointment, but not a surprise. This game is broken, with a horrible frame rate and that's a shame. It's depressing to think about how infinitely superior Mario Odyssey is to this Pokemon remembering that Mario was released years ago. The Pokemon Company is a billionaire and the Pokemon franchise has infinite potential, but they insist on releasing weak gamesThis game is a complete disappointment, but not a surprise. This game is broken, with a horrible frame rate and that's a shame. It's depressing to think about how infinitely superior Mario Odyssey is to this Pokemon remembering that Mario was released years ago. The Pokemon Company is a billionaire and the Pokemon franchise has infinite potential, but they insist on releasing weak games without considerable innovation, with news every 10 years. When they tried to do something new, they called it "Legende Arceus", showing that they don't have the courage to innovate in the main franchise. Pokemon company is a company with a lot of potential, but it's a company that mocks fans from a pile of billions of dollars.… Expand
  25. Lilyfaye
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    The only outfits are the school uniform only, 4 for each season and no skirts or feminine clothes at all.
  26. Nerotico25
    Nov 19, 2022
    1
    Juego sin terminar con problemas técnicos de toda índole. Por desgracia lo poco bueno que tiene no logra equipararse a todo lo malo (problemas nuevos y arrastrados de juegos anteriores). No recomiendo su compra bajo ningún concepto, ni siquiera como fan de pokemon.
  27. AvalonJack503
    Nov 19, 2022
    2
    After 30 years and GF still do The same **** poorly history, 2005 graphics AND The same stupid mechanics, Man AND i thought Sword AND shield was bad
  28. lilomave
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    É apenas vergonhoso em pleno 2022, com até mesmo empresas indies dando suporte às legendas em português do Brasil, um game desse porte vir sem a opção disponível. E isso não é nem o pior: o jogo está bizarro, feio, mal acabado, cheio de bugs e coisas vergonhosas pra uma empresa milionária. Espero que os fãs acordem e reclamem muito disso, além de não comprarem para afetar as vendasÉ apenas vergonhoso em pleno 2022, com até mesmo empresas indies dando suporte às legendas em português do Brasil, um game desse porte vir sem a opção disponível. E isso não é nem o pior: o jogo está bizarro, feio, mal acabado, cheio de bugs e coisas vergonhosas pra uma empresa milionária. Espero que os fãs acordem e reclamem muito disso, além de não comprarem para afetar as vendas também. A gamefreak, nesse ritmo, só merece a falência.… Expand
  29. GrkSlayer
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Desempenho técnico do jogo chega ser uma completa falta de respeito com os fãs. Tem uma parte que você entra na sala de aula e parece que ligaram a câmera lenta do stop motion. O jogo claramente não estava finalizando. Se for pra ter um mundo aberto desse nível, melhor voltar a ser um jogo estilo 3DS. Queria muito poder pegar reembolso
  30. Charly234567
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    I don't think the game deserves a 0 but this review is a protest (only 0s and 10s speak in this site). I'm not being entitled, just not being complacent with gamefreak (and a lot of developers) releasing unfinished games and taking advantage of their IPs and position of power to squeeze loyal fans. The game is fun, the core of pokemon will always be fun, even in the most terrible games,I don't think the game deserves a 0 but this review is a protest (only 0s and 10s speak in this site). I'm not being entitled, just not being complacent with gamefreak (and a lot of developers) releasing unfinished games and taking advantage of their IPs and position of power to squeeze loyal fans. The game is fun, the core of pokemon will always be fun, even in the most terrible games, but even if we enjoy the game do we have to put up with terrible framerates?, With poorly designed and rushed gym challenges? Ocasional glitches that get you out of the experience? I say no. This game is as broken or maybe more broken than cyberpunk 2077, and it needs to be called out for it.… Expand
  31. LiljaH
    Nov 19, 2022
    2
    Some good story ideas so far destroyed by graphic bug, glich, poor performance overall. And dont forget the fps drop
  32. joaresazrio123
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Over 5 years of experience and yet their best and smoother game is the first one lauched on the switch. This game is extremely broken in many ways. The game itself is a broken and buggy mess. The game meta is broken from the get go with recovery nerfed, a OP gimmick and a lot of offensive new threats and online still garbage. Fix your bloody game GF!!
  33. alberico
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Não tem tradução para português Gráficos horriveis para uma empresa com uma marca famosa
  34. rikip
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    People are really trying to bot the rating with their tens.
    With every 10 we REAL fans will give a 0.
    We must save this brand
  35. ZAGAT
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    It is a good game, yes, have bugs but still beging a good game, have one of the best pokemin history and there is a clearly update in all the ways
  36. Holyspear
    Nov 19, 2022
    2
    This game is basically unplayable on the first gen switch especially un docked. Not worth the price tag or the wait.
  37. Adryax
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    There are no excuses here, they deserve to be fired from the first developer to the last developer, including the board of directors who decided to bring this game to market.
  38. minatex
    Nov 19, 2022
    2
    I've been a Pokemon fan since the first generation and Pokemon Scarlet is one of the worst games in the franchise. The design of the pokemons are really bad, the game is full of bugs and the characters are not really endearing. I am really disappointed with this opus. Pokemon fans deserve more than the bare minimum that Nintendo has been offering us for the past few years.
  39. Annubius
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    the game is broken, buggy, UGLY! the open and empty world, the cities seem dead.
  40. Hexagg0hz
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    game freak, PATCH THE GAME for descent FRAMERATE, GRAPHICS, TRANSITIONS … above all do your job! this game is the worst pokemon game ever! Do not buy this game you will waste your time and money, other good games are coming out for the holidays
  41. posimirules
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Terrible,terrible,terrible.
    GameFreak should be fired.
    Worst pokemon game.
    Sword and Shield was better.
  42. OnestRewww
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    If you are a Pokemon Fan,give this game a 0.
    TPCi and GF needs to know that we don't want this.We don't deserve this.
    Please,take your time and give us a better pokemon game.
  43. Caranthir30
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Pokémon Scarlet/Violet certainly doesn't deserve a rating above 90. But it really irritates me how the game was rated by the press in comparison to Legends Arceus. And now how they were rated by the community, too. I don't think the game is a step backwards on that. Yes, the game sometimes runs with less fps than in Legends Arceus. But the graphics look better overall. In addition, therePokémon Scarlet/Violet certainly doesn't deserve a rating above 90. But it really irritates me how the game was rated by the press in comparison to Legends Arceus. And now how they were rated by the community, too. I don't think the game is a step backwards on that. Yes, the game sometimes runs with less fps than in Legends Arceus. But the graphics look better overall. In addition, there are many things that make Scarlet and Violet better. The open world, for example, fascinates me even more. Unfortunately my english is not the best. So let's make it short: Scarlett and Violet are one of the best Pokémon Games I have ever played. I would normally give an 8. But I want to counter the bad ratings. The games definitely don't deserve a rating below 3.… Expand
  44. Ilovepokemon797
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    I’m legit so disappointed. I was going into this game with a lot of hope this would finally revive the Pokémon franchise and be a first step into getting Pokémon games up to par with the current tipple A market, and in some ways it is just that, but the bugs, horrid FPS, and other performance issues make this game outright unplayable for me. Every time you dare to move your character orI’m legit so disappointed. I was going into this game with a lot of hope this would finally revive the Pokémon franchise and be a first step into getting Pokémon games up to par with the current tipple A market, and in some ways it is just that, but the bugs, horrid FPS, and other performance issues make this game outright unplayable for me. Every time you dare to move your character or screen your FPS drops significantly which not only stuns your character for a bit, but also distracts you from the game; also, when you attempt to enter any sort of battle or cutscene the game just freezes for a noticeable second. I’ll just be honest and say that this game does do a lot of the things us Pokémon fans were asking for; it has an open world system, it lets the player tackle gyms/objectives in the order they like, it has following Pokémon, and it has better graphics than any other Pokémon games (including arceus); however, I just can’t get myself to enjoy the experience due to all the lagg and bugs. Also, anyone trying to say that the lag and bugs are acceptable since this is a switch game is overlooking the fact that Breath of the Wild runs on the switch just fine, so don’t even try or excuse the half assed state that this game is in right now. Overall, this situation is just another example of a game company just sending out their game in a horrid condition because they don’t give a **** I’m just sad this happened to Pokémon scarlet and violet since for the first time in a long time I had hope this game could actually rival other triple a tittles.… Expand
  45. PMMeObama
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Another entry into the series which gets greedier and greedier and works less and less with each entry. Regardless of if an entertaining game is able to be found beneath the surface would not change that to launch in such a glitchy and visually appalling state is nothing but insulting to all who buy it. I would not consider this to be a complete game and therefore anything above a 0 wouldAnother entry into the series which gets greedier and greedier and works less and less with each entry. Regardless of if an entertaining game is able to be found beneath the surface would not change that to launch in such a glitchy and visually appalling state is nothing but insulting to all who buy it. I would not consider this to be a complete game and therefore anything above a 0 would be giving it undo credit. I cannot recommend supporting a franchise that does not care about itself in any way other than how it can make the most money while providing the bare minimum in terms of quality to the consumers. I hope that one day the series can once again put out a main series entry worthy of it's brand, and worthy of a recommendation.… Expand
  46. xakimib
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Not even a finished game.
    I feel embarassed for the users who give this game a 10.
    Really disappointend.
    Fire Gamefreak.
  47. dhossan
    Nov 19, 2022
    1
    inexcusable to launch a game in this state, this is a slap in the face to loyal customers who played these games for ages. Can't believe the scores of the official reviews either, it smells rotten to the core.
  48. GhostElectric
    Nov 19, 2022
    1
    This game feels like something that's in the really early versions of testing, not a complete game, and certainly not one from one of the biggest franchises in the world.
    The graphics are beyond poor, the game lags, and even simple things like opening a shop menu take far too long.
    The open world feels mostly soulless and also a bit too big at times - there is very little incentive to    This game feels like something that's in the really early versions of testing, not a complete game, and certainly not one from one of the biggest franchises in the world.
    The graphics are beyond poor, the game lags, and even simple things like opening a shop menu take far too long.
    The open world feels mostly soulless and also a bit too big at times - there is very little incentive to stray off the path and explore.
    Some of the new pokemon designs are good but many leave a lot to be desired, being odd or just downright ugly.
    I was hopeful this slightly different setting of the academy might breathe some fresh life into the game but it just seems like the same old game as always - just worse in almost every regard.
    Unless something drastic changes this will be the last time I buy a pokemon game.    … Expand
  49. Bruceiscontent
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    How in the world does this game have nearly an 80% rating with its ridiculous lack of polish? There are constant framerate dips regardless of what's happening (even in idle moments), and the game NEVER feels stable. I know we don't come to Pokemon for the graphics, but this is a $60 game that barely runs!

    I didn't even attempt the gyms or any of the main content, because the overall    How in the world does this game have nearly an 80% rating with its ridiculous lack of polish? There are constant framerate dips regardless of what's happening (even in idle moments), and the game NEVER feels stable. I know we don't come to Pokemon for the graphics, but this is a $60 game that barely runs!

    I didn't even attempt the gyms or any of the main content, because the overall performance ruined the experience. Riding your mount is particularly stressful as the environment pops in at random. The open world is sparse and makes Arceus look damn near next gen in comparison.

    I played it for about three hours before I gave up in frustration. This was my most anticipated game of the year, and I'm disappointed that I have to wait for patches that might never come in order to play it.    … Expand
  50. tahotaw870
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Discord raiders are trying to level up the vote, but the fact is that this game is horrible.
    Worst pokemon game ever
    Legends Arceus was miles better
  51. ATodoGas
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Si tuviera que elegir entre los dos monster catchers del mercado, Pokémon con Escarlata y Púrpura, o Digimon Survive, me quedo de calle con Pokémon el cual es un RPG de captura con exploración mientras el otro es una novela visual.
    Realmente me gusto la historia y los combates en este nuevo Pokémon
  52. QueDuBonheur
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    A game shouldn't be released in this state. Currently, it's just a buggy mess that distract the player every second from enjoying it. It reminds me of Cyberpunk, Fallout 76 or No Man's Sky when they launched. What happened to the Nintendo Seal of Quality ?
  53. Tequilae
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Hay tanto que ya se ha dicho, y solo quiero reiterar lo feo que se siente como fan de Pokémon ver estás entregas con tanta falta de cuidado... Sin duda este juego sería un 7~8 sin las fallas técnicas, pero me siento responsable de alzar la voz como los demás con el desacuerdo que siento.
  54. Arikaen1984
    Nov 19, 2022
    4
    The game itself is fun but it runs so poorly it can really ruin it for you. Slow downs, frame drops, pop in, camera clipping through the terrain or sometimes just going somewhere else and not even seeing your character. Gamefreak should honestly feel ashamed of themselves for releasing s a pokemon game that just messes up so much.
  55. Mochigase
    Nov 19, 2022
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Okay so we all know the game runs like dog water but lets talk about the actual game first. First off all, this game is way too easy. The raids, 100 's of items laying around and the xp crystals make this game an actual joke difficulty wise. My starter Pokemon was around 30 before even doing the first gym and i was NOT going out of my way to make the Pokemon overpowered. Gyms are an absolute joke, all buildings are grey and look the same. Gym trials are stupidly easy and a very bad replacement for the gyms we used to have. The Team Star missions are very boring and every base is the same. I like the idea about the Titan Pokemon missions though, going around and defeating them to get Koraidon some new mobility abilities but yet again these mission were too easy in my opinion. The character customization is a very big step backwards compared to other games, way less items to choose from and most items that you CAN choose are not even that good looking. The over-world, Pokemon aside, is empty. Nothing to do in it except remove some stakes for legendary Pokemons. The school is made out to be a 'big thing' in the trailers cause you are a student but you can completely ignore the school, you do not have to go there if you don't want to. I do like that you can go to class, answer questions etc and some questions actually made you think twice. But then again, these are not necessary to complete so it is completely up to you. The new Pokemon introduced in this game are also pretty forgettable except for a few. Some of the new Pokemons just look like real life animals with lazily put together names like 'Flamigo' which is a literal flamingo by the way. I do like the design of Koraidon and some of the prehistoric Pokemons. Trainer battles are also almost completely irrelevant now because why waste you time fighting a trainer when you can just do a Pokemon raid and get more xp with the xp crystals you get? I did not try out the multiplayer for this game so i cant really speak on that. I have seen gameplay but it looks to be the exact same game but now there is an extra person walking around with you and less wild Pokemon. Collecting materials to create TM's is something i didnt really do but i dont dislike this option. Now for the technical aspect of the game. The game runs like dog water and no this is not because of the hardware because the Switch has much prettier games that run fine. The game is really low quality texture wise and it drops frames constantly. Moving you camera around drops frames. Pokemon pop in is very bad. Certain things in the enviroment warp when you get closer or when you move away from it. Some textures even look like they stretch when u get close by. The texture flickers to black sometimes. Pokemon walk into eachother during post fight celebrations. Battle animations are bare bones. The game even hard crashed 2 times during my playthrough. Overall i'm very disappointed about this game and it might be time to give it to a new studio.… Expand
  56. SuperBlaster
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    A game with lots of bugs and technical problems. Pokémon designs are horrible.
  57. greninjaX
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    another disappointing pokemon game. these games are being rushed out way too fast. their bare bones, dumbed down, and don't even function properly. gamefreak learned nothing from the SWSH controversy.
  58. Elena_E_Patata
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Meraviglioso mondo aperto, pieno di pokémon con interazioni in base al loro ambiente e con un ottimo sistema di combattimento che migliora con ogni titolo.
  59. martibarimaff
    Nov 19, 2022
    2
    The game is clearly not finished, let alone polished. Gameplay regressed from Pokemon Legends Arceus: it is now slower and more annoying. Variety in exploration is basically nonexistent. New pokemons have evolutions that aren't even evolutions. The game is marketed as an open world but the main city is entered through a loading screen, and that's not the only one. The cities are notThe game is clearly not finished, let alone polished. Gameplay regressed from Pokemon Legends Arceus: it is now slower and more annoying. Variety in exploration is basically nonexistent. New pokemons have evolutions that aren't even evolutions. The game is marketed as an open world but the main city is entered through a loading screen, and that's not the only one. The cities are not cities, you can'tenter buildings, the majority of shops are repeted menus, the exploration is not rewarding in any way. The crafting system is basically a downgrade from the qol that are reusable tm. The bug and glitches are the main part of the game. The game runs often at less than 30 fps. Every action require 0.5 seconds more than what is acceptable. There are even more points to complain about but i don't want to waste any more time on this ****… Expand
  60. GregAllen
    Nov 19, 2022
    5
    This will most likely not be seen due to review bombing by rabid pokemon "fans", but oh well. This game's technical issues are abysmal, especially for a high budget triple A title like Pokemon. Personally, I haven't encountered any bugs other than the horrible frame issues that range from tolerable to borderline unplayable, but the former is the most common. Under all of that, there is aThis will most likely not be seen due to review bombing by rabid pokemon "fans", but oh well. This game's technical issues are abysmal, especially for a high budget triple A title like Pokemon. Personally, I haven't encountered any bugs other than the horrible frame issues that range from tolerable to borderline unplayable, but the former is the most common. Under all of that, there is a great game here. The gameplay is the freshest it has been in a mainline entry since the DS games, and as the first truly open world Pokemon, it works really well. Even with the frame issues, I've had a lot of fun. Especially compared to the former titles, Sword & Shield. Honestly, you can say a lot about Game Freak as a company nowadays, but in all fairness the frame glitches and bugs were even in the trailer for these games. So, I can say I do not understand why people are so shocked as it wasn't very hidden. In the end, is this a fun game? Yes. Should you buy it? No, not until they release a heavy patch update, even then I feel the 60 dollar price tag is too much.

    In the game's current state, 5/10
    In a fixed state, I'd say around a high 7/10.    … Expand
  61. MightyBerry
    Nov 19, 2022
    9
    This game has so many negative comments. I am playing the game and it's fine. If your game behaves weird make a new save and restart it.
  62. Lunatic7
    Nov 19, 2022
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After Arceus I expected more, I believe the game is better than Sword and Shield, but some things from Arceus are no longer here. The ambient world of the game has very bad FPS, it could be better and it's not the switch's fault, because we have other JRPGs with a much prettier open 3D world.

    I don't know how some serious review managed to give this game a 100.    … Expand
  63. SushiMess
    Nov 19, 2022
    8
    The game itself is fun. The world is very lovey and nice and the freedom the game gives you is great. The characters are amazing as well and I can say that this is a good pokémon game. However the fact that it runs absolutely horrible compared to other more demanding games on the switch is really absurd. If the game released without the stuttering, lags, and frame drops, I can say this isThe game itself is fun. The world is very lovey and nice and the freedom the game gives you is great. The characters are amazing as well and I can say that this is a good pokémon game. However the fact that it runs absolutely horrible compared to other more demanding games on the switch is really absurd. If the game released without the stuttering, lags, and frame drops, I can say this is one of the best pokémon games out there.… Expand
  64. JayPasta
    Nov 19, 2022
    3
    This game could have been so much more. It, however, seems rushed in its delivery. Constant frame drops, bad graphics, and more. The game overall has an alright story, some decent characters & Pokémon, but it is definitely one rushed game. Hope the next one is better.
  65. popolala
    Nov 19, 2022
    5
    it's a good game but just all the problems make it a disappointment i hope peoples review bomb this game so we can finally have a good pokemon game
  66. Zekroxin
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    The Game itself the World and Gameplay are okay and would be Fun but the Performance is so extremly Bad its Unfunny its like a Game from a 10 People indie Company give out a Game in Early Access. Sad part is they will dont do anything about it because its Pokemon and all the People buying it and Supporting this mess.
  67. VeteranAnon
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, highly recommend it, worth every penny

    Pokémon in its maximum expression.
  68. Olag
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    a huge piece of junk. this game is a disservice, made only to extract money from people who are content to consume garbage because it reminds them of their childhood and affects their nostalgia.
  69. matsudake
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    This game is just bad, technically mostly. Also: i think you guys (Nintento and Pokemon Company) have enough funds to dub at least jap and eng language. Even CD Project RED made it, and it's an enormously smaller company compared to the Pokemon Company (at least compared on the income and brand popularity). Gee. Start putting some effort in these games. The brand is damn powerful, butThis game is just bad, technically mostly. Also: i think you guys (Nintento and Pokemon Company) have enough funds to dub at least jap and eng language. Even CD Project RED made it, and it's an enormously smaller company compared to the Pokemon Company (at least compared on the income and brand popularity). Gee. Start putting some effort in these games. The brand is damn powerful, but games (like this one chapter) are really weak.… Expand
  70. Aaronkun
    Nov 19, 2022
    2
    Ok, the story is fine and de difficulty is very acceptable
    But how I'm supposed to enjoy it if the game performance is trash???
    Come on TPC, you can do something better than this
  71. GepardX
    Nov 19, 2022
    1
    The technical problems are even bigger than with Arceus. And the graphics are hideously ugly. The story is so boring. The pop in is even worse than with Sonic Frontiers.
  72. shu98
    Nov 19, 2022
    2
    As a long pokemon fan, i find this game insulting in many ways. I had always tried to find the good in all the last pokemon games to find em more enjoyable and fun, but this is just unacceptable.

    First, let's pretend this is a finished product (when it is clearly not) subjectively find the design of the new pokemon really lame and poorly inspired, the worst generation by far. Too much    As a long pokemon fan, i find this game insulting in many ways. I had always tried to find the good in all the last pokemon games to find em more enjoyable and fun, but this is just unacceptable.

    First, let's pretend this is a finished product (when it is clearly not) subjectively find the design of the new pokemon really lame and poorly inspired, the worst generation by far. Too much humanoid evolution and so many weird evolution. That is just my taste though so it wont matter much in the score.

    The story and narrative is good at times but quite bad and messy overall.
    The difficulty is completely unbalanced, since level scaling dont exist and as such you can trivialize most of the challenges simply chosing a certain order.
    I dont expect much from a pokemon game in these two categories though, so i can let that slide.

    The real problem is: the game is totally void. It is big in its scope, but devoid of any type of activity, sidequest, interaction with npc. City are totally empty and useless, the open world is big without a level design. You just roam around to pick items at some point, since if you challenge all the trainer you will fing yourself overlevelled, unless you constantly change your party making it weaker on purpose. I am not even talking about team star base and "boss", such a disappontment

    The quality of life is reduced from some of his previous interaction, you cannot turn down the animation and fight style is fixed on set, so you cannot decide to turn it down from option, just like the exp share.

    Honestly, a pokemon game even in its lowest moment managed to be fun since its core gameplay is extremely rewarding and functional per se, even considering its poor story, childish character development, low difficlutybut and mid to low level design in puzzle and exploration. This time they manage to make a pokemon game almost boring, even as a die hard fan.

    That would be a 6 for me, if not for the fact that this game is not finished. It should not have been sold in this state, it is like a alpha rather than a finished product.
    Aside for the low quality res and texture, except for the pokemon model which are greatly improved from the previous game, everything is a mess.
    Performance is really bad, 15 fps in some moment even lower, despite being few object on screen,
    camera angle problem, glitch, soft lock and some real issue about lighting and npc modeling.

    The switch is not the problem, optimization is.
    This is the first time i am asking for a refund, it should be illegal to sell a game in this state.    … Expand
  73. JannVR
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Gameplay seemed decent and attacks aswell. but the graphics and optimization will sink my review to 2. because even if you say "GrApHiCs IsNt AlL" if its this bad it destroys the immersion and experience totally.
  74. Chaosblazer321
    Nov 19, 2022
    8
    I can understand why people have mixed feelings about this, on one hand we have some of the most intriguing stories and concepts to come to us since Sun and Moon, 3 in total with some new elements to try.

    That said, while this does look better than Sword and Sheild, perhaps GF wasn't ready for an open world game since I've seen the issues people have been speaking about, granted it    I can understand why people have mixed feelings about this, on one hand we have some of the most intriguing stories and concepts to come to us since Sun and Moon, 3 in total with some new elements to try.

    That said, while this does look better than Sword and Sheild, perhaps GF wasn't ready for an open world game since I've seen the issues people have been speaking about, granted it hasn't effected me all that much, then again my current switch is the OLED model, but even so I do hope that GF releases a patch to fix things hopefully soon, as these entries are definitely more engaging than the past 2 were, being able to go wherever you want is nice and I do like several of the new pokemon designs and mechanics as it more enjoyable than Sword and Sheild were.    … Expand
  75. tPedroB
    Nov 19, 2022
    2
    As a fan, I feel offended by how the pokemon company had the courage to consider this an acceptable product. This game is a risk for our health, it has so many gigantic problems that literally gave me headaches, and hurt my eyes (not metaphorically).
  76. VivaSaselandia
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Juego igual de maravilloso que Leyendas Arceus y Espada y Escudo, pero mejorando el apartado gráfico que afligía a los antes mencionados.
    RPG familiar de altisima calidad.
  77. jdeveraux
    Nov 19, 2022
    1
    For anyone on the fence about buying this: don’t buy it yet. Wait for them to fix this game (if they do). It seems like the only way Game Freak will take on feedback about the quality standards of these games is by a decline in sales. It’s getting to the point that the Pokémon company should be embarrassed about releasing something of this game’s quality. No voice acting. Frame rate andFor anyone on the fence about buying this: don’t buy it yet. Wait for them to fix this game (if they do). It seems like the only way Game Freak will take on feedback about the quality standards of these games is by a decline in sales. It’s getting to the point that the Pokémon company should be embarrassed about releasing something of this game’s quality. No voice acting. Frame rate and memory leak issues. No Pokémon Home support yet. It plays and feels like a beta version of the game. There needs to be a longer development time allowed for these games. It seems like there isn’t any focus on visual or gameplay quality at all.… Expand
  78. Scavio
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Pretty good actually. There are some graphical issues but the gameplay, characters, and Pokemon were really fun this time around.
  79. DistantKingdom
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    The best of the best, and one of the most entertaining games of the year.
    I don't understand the commotion that is being talked about on Twitter, as soon as I started with it, I can't stop catching Pokémon.
    Seriously, they have put a lot of care into the animations in this installment.
  80. fbmbat
    Nov 19, 2022
    2
    Its not some performance problems! Its FULL of performance problems, every single part of the map has graphical glitches, shadows that runs with 1 fps, walls and boulders disappearing, you get stuck inside glitches. Zero anti aliasing near and far.

    Really, I cant enjoy the fun because of the bugs.
  81. sonicpulsar
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Best Pokemon games I’ve played so far. The open world nature provides the freedom to explore and to engage in combat whenever the player desires. Also,both local and online co-op provide an exciting new way to play and the bookshelves’ style Pokédex looks great. Would have been even better, if we could still aim and throw a Pokeball to immediately catch a Pokemon in the wild, like in Arceus
  82. Tetsu-no-senshi
    Nov 19, 2022
    2
    o jogo não tem tradução para português.
    The game has no translation into Portuguese.
  83. DistantKingDumb
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Don't listen to the obvious score/review bombing that from a troll community that hates Pokémon, they want to repeat the same falsification of scores that Sword/Shield received unfairly.
    I will tell the truth about this game, since I played it when came out and not a leaked version without a patch day 1.
    It is one of the best regions and it perfectly refines what has been achieved with    Don't listen to the obvious score/review bombing that from a troll community that hates Pokémon, they want to repeat the same falsification of scores that Sword/Shield received unfairly.
    I will tell the truth about this game, since I played it when came out and not a leaked version without a patch day 1.
    It is one of the best regions and it perfectly refines what has been achieved with Legends Arceus, graphically its a great leap in quality, and in terms of exploration, it is something that the saga would hardly have dreamed of years ago.
    Accessibility and quality of life improvements are much better, making the competitive something more open to all audiences.
    In story, its one of the best that the saga has had, and the inclusiveness that this game brings goes with the quality line that others have had in Nintendo lately.

    I played with the patch day 1, and after passing the league, I have only found 1 bug, merely aesthetic and that didn't affect my experience at all.
    The only thing that could be improved is performance, but obviously patches are coming that will fix it.    … Expand
  84. mingo102
    Nov 19, 2022
    4
    I am loving the gameplay so far, but the performance is buggy... Frame rate is highly unstable, sometimes my character will be glitching out and I even got crash in the middle of the gameplay (Rip my 4 hours of gameplay). I would enjoy the game more but the performance isn't really my cup of tea. This game is a technical mess.
  85. Xarxess
    Nov 19, 2022
    2
    Embarassing, I don't know what to say, there is no way this game can save itself, always remember that The Legend of Zelda exists and we play it on Switch, not on the best performing PC.
  86. Djicikaj838
    Nov 19, 2022
    1
    HALF BAKED.

    The games unfinished and shouldn’t have been allowed to make it onto shelves in this state. It’s CDPR again except they won’t acknowledge they royally **** consumers over by selling a game that wasn’t ready.
  87. Bailgxer34
    Nov 19, 2022
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. From Italy. Game in very bad conditions. Disastrous bugs, lights that appear and disappear. Pokémon have remained anchored to a 3D of ten years ago. Dull designs, devoid of imagination. During battles, Pokémon sometimes interpenetrate their surroundings, and their surroundings are disgusting for a 2022 title. Icing on the cake, sold at full price. A waste of money regardless of the price. Horrific.… Expand
  88. Yimore
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    they did not game test this ONCE in three years. even the first area of the game is completely broken and the balancing is atrocious
  89. MR--Sigma
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Jogo bugado da p****. Game Freak mercenário. Renderização horrível designer horrível jogo rodando a 1 FPS. é lamentável
  90. Yacoanix
    Nov 19, 2022
    2
    Too bad performance, a lot of bugs and the game is incompleted. It is incomprehensible how a millionaire company is able to make such a bad game.
  91. whyfiveonthree
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    this is a total scam, like living again the cyberpunk incident. They abused pre-orders to give people an unfinished product. Thinking that pokemon company is one of the richest company sincerely makes me question the good heart of their developers. A complete mess, full of bugs and glitches. Also, makes me wonder how much money can gaming journalist take from nintendo to produce thosethis is a total scam, like living again the cyberpunk incident. They abused pre-orders to give people an unfinished product. Thinking that pokemon company is one of the richest company sincerely makes me question the good heart of their developers. A complete mess, full of bugs and glitches. Also, makes me wonder how much money can gaming journalist take from nintendo to produce those false reviews pre-release just to boost sales. This is unfair from too many points of view.… Expand
  92. kldwsn
    Nov 19, 2022
    1
    This is the worst Pokémon game I’ve ever played. I can’t believe that they thought it was okay to release the game in its current state. Im sure the game is still going to make them a ton of money, but they should be embarrassed.
  93. Makari0
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Um novo jogo da franquia que não possui o meu idioma nativo, PT-BR, 2022 e a Game freak não tem vergonha de lança um jogo desses.
  94. Abell2221
    Nov 19, 2022
    3
    I'll preface this to say I'm a huge pokemon fan. I even liked Sword/shield and I know that was largely unpopular. So this review isn't coming from a place of outgrowing or hating the pokemon series. It's from a fan who wants this series to be the best it can be.

    Unfortunately no matter how good the story, gameplay and characters are, I can't play this game for more than 20 minute chunks    I'll preface this to say I'm a huge pokemon fan. I even liked Sword/shield and I know that was largely unpopular. So this review isn't coming from a place of outgrowing or hating the pokemon series. It's from a fan who wants this series to be the best it can be.

    Unfortunately no matter how good the story, gameplay and characters are, I can't play this game for more than 20 minute chunks without getting horribly nauseous from the frame rate issues. Seriosuly I've NEVER gotten motion sick from a game before. I had to buy motion sickness medication just to continue playing the game!

    In the current state this game is in, it's absolutely unforgivable for a $60 game to ship like this. The camera is clunky, the frame rates chug, the pop-in is horrendeous, the textures are repetetive or not there at all. Gamefreak is crunching and churning out lackluster games and its showing. All of this is sad to say because the actual content of the game is good. The story, the characters, the ideas behind it are there, but its impossible for them to even have a spotlight when the game is so broken! You can see the team had good ideas and a vision that just wasn't realized because these games are being churned out for cash at breakneck speeds. And thats the ONLY reason I didn't give it a 1. Because minus a vision being present, it's definitely a 1.    … Expand
  95. NaPatriot
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You want fun? Wario show you fun. 74838484848484848484848848484838383838384… Expand
  96. GGreed
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    I'm sorry for anyone who bought this game thinking to buying a valid product. No, it isn't, it's a disgusting product, and it's digusting because it's an insult to every indie company working with heart and dedication to produce something good that can excite players.
    This is garbage, I honestly think that every positive review it's from sites paid by Game Freak or simply by people that    I'm sorry for anyone who bought this game thinking to buying a valid product. No, it isn't, it's a disgusting product, and it's digusting because it's an insult to every indie company working with heart and dedication to produce something good that can excite players.
    This is garbage, I honestly think that every positive review it's from sites paid by Game Freak or simply by people that cannot be objective in any possible way.
    Don't buy this product, it's a shame and it's such a waste of money.    … Expand
  97. Etoblo
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    I usually write long, long, unending wall of text. But this game drained the energy out of me. 0. Peace out ✌️
  98. Bonny69
    Nov 19, 2022
    7
    Technically is terrible (4.5) but is fun to play (7) and has a decent plot (7.5)
  99. noopnoop
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    they did not playtest this game, borderline unplayable. i love resetting the game every half hour so that the game can recover from memory leaks out the ass.
  100. RaktonF
    Nov 19, 2022
    5
    game is very fun, but suffers from laughable performance and terrible graphics issues.

    Go apologize to sonic frontiers immediately.
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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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