Pokemon Scarlet

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3.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 3197 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 755 out of 3197
  2. Mixed: 290 out of 3197
  3. Negative: 2,152 out of 3197
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  1. Alimali5611
    Nov 29, 2022
    10
    Es hat zwar Grafisch seine Probleme und daran sollte gearbeitet werden. Für mich ich allerdings das Spiel eines der besten seit langem. Ixh liebe die welt, die Pokemon, das Abenteuer und die neuen Mechaniken. Die Gen.9 finde ich besser von den Pokemon als die letze Gen.8. Ich genieße jeden Moment im Spiel und hab Spaß daran mich wirklich wie ein Pokemon Trainer zu fühlen. Das Reiten undEs hat zwar Grafisch seine Probleme und daran sollte gearbeitet werden. Für mich ich allerdings das Spiel eines der besten seit langem. Ixh liebe die welt, die Pokemon, das Abenteuer und die neuen Mechaniken. Die Gen.9 finde ich besser von den Pokemon als die letze Gen.8. Ich genieße jeden Moment im Spiel und hab Spaß daran mich wirklich wie ein Pokemon Trainer zu fühlen. Das Reiten und Sprechen mit Korraidon Spitze. Hab nach cira 25 Stunden Spielzeit gerade mal 5 von 18 Orden. Weil ich alles erkunde und einfach Spaß habe an dem Spiel… Expand
  2. Leam_Realisator
    Nov 29, 2022
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. + Good Level Design, we take a lot of pleasure to explore, a big congratulations to Game Freak on this point, I was surprised.

    + Controls are much better managed than in Legends Arceus

    + Lots of new Pokemon

    + Good Lore and Climax well managed overall, BUT..

    The negative points :

    - Very very cringe characters. Apart from Pepper, they are all far too enthusiastic and positive, it lacks finesse in writing

    - The Climax remains once again far too much on the surface

    - No VS Recorder, no 60 Min Timer. It's Pitiful.

    - Very few building interiors are modeled, so cities aren't much use. Many NPCs don't have lines of dialogue, either.

    - Disastrous Technique

    - Non-existent post game

    - The game lacks identity in general, there are too many incompatible mechanics, because too little depth. MMO? RPG? We don't really know where we're going

    - No Level Scaling

    - A Disappointing League that cannot be replayed

    - Go back for online

    Some Neutral Points, which will share a lot of people:

    * The Music is very different from the direction of the series. This is the first Pokémon game where I wanted to turn off the sound and put my playlist. They are not very melodious, the game feels like a Discotheque

    * Cel Shading is missing, the game takes on a very realistic DA, moving even further away from Sugimori's Artworks, which brings out technical flaws, much to our displeasure.

    *Some Pokémon names sound really simplistic.

    Assessment:

    Don't just dwell on the technical issues, there are a lot of other issues in the game and they really haven't come to light enough in my opinion.    … Expand
  3. pommidoroumami
    Nov 29, 2022
    2
    This game has an awful art style. It’s not mandatory for me drop a game without bugs and problem, but this is unaccettable.

    The Monster design is sufficient.
  4. november_
    Nov 29, 2022
    4
    I love the Pokémon designs, the plot is a bit better than average and I had fun in the first week but... The game feels empty. Towns are just placeholders, the lags and the bugs are just too uncomfortable... The Pokemon Company needs to let GF rest and then help them with external developing companies and also they need to stop releasing 2 games every year! I'm a Pokemon fan and I'mI love the Pokémon designs, the plot is a bit better than average and I had fun in the first week but... The game feels empty. Towns are just placeholders, the lags and the bugs are just too uncomfortable... The Pokemon Company needs to let GF rest and then help them with external developing companies and also they need to stop releasing 2 games every year! I'm a Pokemon fan and I'm criticizing out of love for the series, not hate.i hope tpc will understand… Expand
  5. Vojvodd
    Nov 29, 2022
    0
    The worst game in Pokemon history. Game Freak is making fun of us. They are just greedy and don't care about their fanbase.
  6. MaxShadoDX
    Nov 29, 2022
    0
    The game has good ideas and would even be a good game but the way that the put this ideas and the final product they gave us it's unexpected. I hope with this bad score is getting the future games will change in better.
  7. conorp137
    Nov 29, 2022
    1
    Despite being a 4 billion dollar company, the quality of Violet and Scarlet is bad. Bad performance, bugs and glitches, and honestly, it's clear that Nintendo and Gamefreak care solely about profit at this point, not about making an enjoyable game. If Breath of the Wild was possible on the Switch 5 years ago, then why do we pay for a game like this? Improve Pokemon, Nintendo and Gamefreak,Despite being a 4 billion dollar company, the quality of Violet and Scarlet is bad. Bad performance, bugs and glitches, and honestly, it's clear that Nintendo and Gamefreak care solely about profit at this point, not about making an enjoyable game. If Breath of the Wild was possible on the Switch 5 years ago, then why do we pay for a game like this? Improve Pokemon, Nintendo and Gamefreak, and surely the ratings will go up.… Expand
  8. TheDragel
    Nov 29, 2022
    0
    Fallos ridiculos, graficos de de nintendo 64, repleto de problemas de funcionalidad y crash, un juego literalmente injugable, no entiendo a la gente que se lo compra, nintendo desde los ultimos años lleva haciendo juegos pesimos para pokemon, pero con este se han lucido.
  9. Teddy10
    Nov 29, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a great open world experience where you can choose where to go and do what you want at any point during the game. You can choose which path to take whether it taking on the gyms, taking on Titan pokémon or trying to take down team star. There is lots of colour and brightness in this game which makes it stand out. Yes, there are some problems whith the graphics sometimes but it doesn't effect the brilliant gameplay at all. An overall must have for pokémon fans!… Expand
  10. DandyCrow
    Nov 28, 2022
    0
    The characters' designs and appearances, even of the NPCs, are the ugliest, s*ittiest, most cringe and most puritan I've ever seen in the series! Who the heck thought that was a good idea?! Who the heck conceived these characters?! I spared my money, luckily, but this is not a good turn for the Pokémon series and franchise!
  11. KenjiTheMan
    Nov 28, 2022
    4
    This game is a blast to play! But i just think it's stupid that when trading back pokemon to the original owner the pokemon will still disobey you. Me and a friend traded Armarouge and Ceruledge for the pokedex, but when trading it back I started getting disobeyed by a pokemon i have a max bond with. This might not be a huge problem for some people but I like to over level my pokemon, likeThis game is a blast to play! But i just think it's stupid that when trading back pokemon to the original owner the pokemon will still disobey you. Me and a friend traded Armarouge and Ceruledge for the pokedex, but when trading it back I started getting disobeyed by a pokemon i have a max bond with. This might not be a huge problem for some people but I like to over level my pokemon, like a lot. By the time I was at the third gym (with level 20-25 pokemon I'm pretty sure) my Quaxly was at its final evolution just as an example of hiw much I over level. I don't know know how to but can someone appeal this to Gamefreak or Nintendo about this.… Expand
  12. Art_Kampfmann
    Nov 28, 2022
    0
    Pude jugar el juego por medio de un amigo y de verdad me alegro mucho de haber cancelado mi compra, decir que este juego es malo es halago. Tiene muy buenas ideas ejecutadas a, ya ni digamos a medias, sino como a cuarto de camino, es un juego hecho con prisas y se nota muchísimo, está infestado de glitches, las animaciones da vergüenza verlas, el reto del juego en sí mismo no representaPude jugar el juego por medio de un amigo y de verdad me alegro mucho de haber cancelado mi compra, decir que este juego es malo es halago. Tiene muy buenas ideas ejecutadas a, ya ni digamos a medias, sino como a cuarto de camino, es un juego hecho con prisas y se nota muchísimo, está infestado de glitches, las animaciones da vergüenza verlas, el reto del juego en sí mismo no representa ningún desafío, te quieren vender la idea de que "tú eliges tu aventura" pero el mapeado tiene ya predefinido por dónde querían los programadores que iniciaras y donde termines por el nivel de los pokemon salvajes, salta de lo ridículamente fácil a lo ridículamente imposible de pasar por ahí. Por último, yo entiendo que un buen videojuego no lo hacen los gráficos, pero el rendimiento aquí es para llorar, vas avanzando y aparecen y desaparecen pokemons, árboles, edificios... los dientes de cierra los verás todo el tiempo... mientras xbox y PS dan un 4K a 60fps, a nintendo solo le puedes pedir 30 y si bien te va, porque aquí el promedio son de 15fps y es en serio, vean videos en internet por si no me creen, de verdad su rendimiento es como de nintendo 64. Este juego tiene buenas intenciones pero de buenas intenciones no se vive, es un juego que no está terminado y que muy probablemente no lo haga o lo haga super lento si nosotros los usuarios se lo consumimos. PD: la última evolución de Quaxly está asquerosísima.… Expand
  13. Vestherian
    Nov 28, 2022
    0
    Pokemon Scarlet & Violet are an embarrassment to the series.

    This is by far the most disappointing Pokemon game to date taking several steps back from the features and quality previous games kept increasing. I spent over 100 hours so far playing Scarlet so I made sure i wasnt going to give out a knee jerk reaction review but not much from my first impressions have changed over time.    Pokemon Scarlet & Violet are an embarrassment to the series.

    This is by far the most disappointing Pokemon game to date taking several steps back from the features and quality previous games kept increasing.
    I spent over 100 hours so far playing Scarlet so I made sure i wasnt going to give out a knee jerk reaction review but not much from my first impressions have changed over time.
    Cons WAY outweight the Pros.

    Shop and Houses interiors are gone. So is chatting with 90% of NPC. No exploring and chatting with villagers.
    No forced trainer fights. I know this is a bit controversial but I do believe that forced fights are required in some scenarios to give a sense of accomplishment. I still think of the bridge with 5 trainer fights and at the end you get a gold nugget, big reward at the time, plus being able to go visit the professor.
    Stuttering, Lagging and even Crashing during the entirety of my time playing. Whether it's exploring or even mid fight!!
    The world itself is empty and soulless. It feels like they've made it open world JUST for the gimmick but didn't think at filling the world with any valuable things to do. The only things to do is catch pokemon and pick up junk off the floor.
    Most animations are missing or just lazy. There are a few fight animations that are cool and impressive, like the terastilization crystal effect. But a lot of the moves have a generic animation that feels completely unrewarding. For example a Shadow Slash; a little twirl of dust and thats it. Using items have basically no animation at all.
    Everything that's about 10 feet away from you runs at 5fps.
    Terastilization gimmick is terrible. I can see why it would be fun for competitive play but when compared to Gigas and Megas, it's LAZY. They've modeled a "Hat" for each element and that's basically the effect. Your pokemon gets a hat. Compared to the impressive and cool variances in design you get with megas and gigas, it's the worst and the most lazy gimmick to date.
    For the past few games the "Evil" groups have been becoming weird and unimaginative. In SwSh it was just a group of punks. And this game took it further and made it a high school gang. Not to mention the story around them and the boss/team designs is unimpressive. They should go back to evil groups destroying the world where your help actually mattered instead of trying to make some social commentary about school bullying.
    Clothes? They don't exist. AT ALL. You're stuck with an ugly orange pants or shorts. This when compared to SwSh's AMAZING customization, they basically got rid of the entire feature. And it's a big shame considering Scar/Vi probably has the best multiplayer system in pokemon to date.
    Gyms don't even have interiors! Nor do they have trainer battles for the most part and there aren't any puzzles either. Instead this time around they decided to add weird challenges, i.e quick time event test, or Where's waldo. Bring back the exciting, varied Gym interiors with custom music, puzzles to get to the leader and trainer fights.
    NPC and Pokemon disappear in a very inconsistent manner. As soon as they're off camera, they could disappear entirely. I cross a couple in town and turn around? They aren't there anymore, nowhere to be found. Same for pokemon, and it makes for a horrible experience.
    The new UI, especially the Battle UI is just horrendous and inconsistent. Mid fight you need to wait a minute during moves before you can see the enemy pokemon's health or how many pokemons the trainer has left.
    The AI, LITERALLY, CHEATS. And it's obvious too. If you swap a pokemon mid fight, they will instantly change their usual move they used for the past 3 turns and switch to what's needed to be super effective on your new surprise pokemon. Also affected when using Zoroark in illusion form.
    Pokedex is ugly but more important, tedious to use. Especially when trying to fill the pokedex and trying to see where they spawn. It gives you a bunch of blocks on the map but you can't put markers, it just lets you try to guess.
    The multiplayer has crashes, simple as that.
    Map zoom out doesn't let you zoom in and out where you want. It resets every time.
    Raids are confusing and also a guaranteed catch? Tera doesn't feel as impressive as Gigas.
    No Badges or much customization on your player card.
    Elite Four is in a single, lazy blue room. And the Gym leaders/Elite Four themselves are pretty badly designed too.
    During the game you get random heals, this ruins the challenge and doesn't make sense, especially when it's not mentioned in the cut scene.
    Berry Trees and farming is gone.

    All in all Scarlet doesn't even feel like a real pokemon game. It feels like a fan made game that was made in a month. It's still fun in a simple mindless, fill the pokedex way. But it's FAR from matching expectations from Pokemon. Can't even trust Pokemon, they've released it unfinished like the rest of the industry.    … Expand
  14. muttsy13
    Nov 28, 2022
    3
    Had my save deleted from the memory leak issue the game right now has so many bugs but the gameplay before i lost my save was enjoyable and a good change bar the no way to rematch the elite four id wait till its patched to buy the game
  15. Lucul
    Nov 28, 2022
    0
    Bad graphics, we would have loved simplified but neat graphics than this ****
  16. BQert
    Nov 28, 2022
    6
    There are a lot of good things about this game, but a lot of design choices as well hindering the games massively.

    The world is vast, it's an actual open world game with three interesting stories to follow. The main characters of these stories are great, but everything around it kind of falls flat. The gym leaders are quite bland, the titans could've had a larger impact on the    There are a lot of good things about this game, but a lot of design choices as well hindering the games massively.

    The world is vast, it's an actual open world game with three interesting stories to follow. The main characters of these stories are great, but everything around it kind of falls flat. The gym leaders are quite bland, the titans could've had a larger impact on the surroundings. Team Star is great, although the minigames of clearing out a base get repetitive and the final battle is quite boring too. The new Pokedex is great, a lot better than previous generations.

    Roaming around has never been so fun while searching for new Pokemon in their natural habitat. The game is rewarding people to go around and catch as many Pokemon as you can, and filling up the Pokedex is a lot of fun.

    Spoken about habitats, that's where the biggest downside of the games lies. The world is ugly. The graphics are on par with Colosseum and XD:GoD, the nature is empty and exploration doesn't really get rewarded with secrets or anything. The cities are bland and forgetful. The game runs horribly too, there is not a minute where I don't dip below 15FPS or some graphical glitch occurs. I've had the game crash on me twice, losing some hours of progress the first time as I turned auto-save off... Lesson learned.

    Overall, it's a great direction the new Pokemon games go in. The open world aspect of exploration is incredible, and pokemon is the perfect IP to combine this with. But a big as a company TPC is, the game should not be this bad graphically and performance wise. The core of pokemon is still there, but the soul that made the other games so much fun is kinda getting lost in trying to make the 3D open world a possibility.

    Story: 8/10
    Gameplay: 7/10
    Graphics: 3/10
    Performace: 3/10
    Fun: 8/10    … Expand
  17. LorenzoT
    Nov 28, 2022
    0
    Capita di sbagliare è vero, nessuno è perfetto. Ma perseverare è diabolico e questa serie ha raggiunto il punto più basso dell'inferno ottenendo un posto direttamente vicino a Lucifero. Non c'è un pregio nella nuova opera di Pokemon, niente di niente. Pnc che sembrano vuoti e con dialoghi imbarazzanti che al confronto i copioni dei film dell'Asylum dovrebbero essere ritenuti una delleCapita di sbagliare è vero, nessuno è perfetto. Ma perseverare è diabolico e questa serie ha raggiunto il punto più basso dell'inferno ottenendo un posto direttamente vicino a Lucifero. Non c'è un pregio nella nuova opera di Pokemon, niente di niente. Pnc che sembrano vuoti e con dialoghi imbarazzanti che al confronto i copioni dei film dell'Asylum dovrebbero essere ritenuti una delle Mervaiglie Del Mondo, storia insulsa , banale e arida come il comparto tecnico e visivo , la stessa minestra dei giochi precedenti rimescolata in una chiave di lettura pessima e con una realizzazione finale da mettersi le mani nei capelli.… Expand
  18. Captaintails
    Nov 28, 2022
    4
    this game is an insult, it shows how fatal the development of this game was. it is glitched, and its pokedex is not the best, instead of buying this game with 60 dollars, better understand god of war ragnarok, this game is a jewel. This game is trash but more trash are the pokefans who defend this game
  19. Dzk281
    Nov 28, 2022
    0
    Is a big piece of sh1t!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It sucks, it's broken in every way, frame drops in open places and they don't even talk about the bugs that make you fall into the void
  20. Qualitygames12
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The user score only shows how reviewers were paid to lie in everyone’s faces.

    This so-called-‚game’ is a disastorous piece, as it should’ve never been released in this state. Frame rate drops to 5fps, zero framerate consistency, not a single time maintained 30 fps, bugs, bugs, bugs and game breaking issues, freezes, crashes and so on… and oh, yeah, a full price.

    If I could give it a -100000i would.

    Avoud at all cost!    … Expand
  21. Zeldacrafter
    Nov 28, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s a very fun game, and I love being able to explore all the cool areas right off the bat, but accidentally walking into some gym and realizing it’s level 40 with your level 10 Pokémon really doesn’t feel good, and the game doesn’t progress with you, so you need to follow a path that isn’t there to really enjoy it, if you look up a guide on the order of the gyms it’s fun though.… Expand
  22. Justsomepotato
    Nov 28, 2022
    0
    Its so damn bad, Arceus is so good in comparison.
    They rushed it and didnt polish it enough.
    Its really embarrassing to say the least.
    Its really unfortunate, because i really enjoy most of the Pokemon games.
  23. MrIHaveASword
    Nov 28, 2022
    9
    The game is pretty damn good, any glitch I found was more along the lines of a silly graphical instances that are just funny. Is it a perfect game? Absolutely not, needs some updates on the framerate issues and the popping. Is it a fun game, absolutely.
  24. ManuelGrafl
    Nov 28, 2022
    0
    Absolut schlechte Grafik! Von der Performance braucht man erst gar nicht reden. Eine Absolute Frechheit!
  25. Shirohae
    Nov 28, 2022
    5
    The Openworld-Cocept would be perfect for Pokemongames, but the technical performance of scarlet/violet is just a no-go.. also the openworl is kind of empty. Hopefully they refine this concept for the next gen *fingers crossed*
  26. Jgc13
    Nov 28, 2022
    5
    I honestly was excited to try the open world pokemon formula they are going for. But I just cannot stand for this. Game freak has time and time again disappointed with their lackluster releases but this is just an outrage. An honestly good game idea is bogged down by just the most horrible performance I've experienced in a game so far in my life. The frame rate is horrible, the cameraI honestly was excited to try the open world pokemon formula they are going for. But I just cannot stand for this. Game freak has time and time again disappointed with their lackluster releases but this is just an outrage. An honestly good game idea is bogged down by just the most horrible performance I've experienced in a game so far in my life. The frame rate is horrible, the camera works like absolute crap and the bugs are way too frequent to be ignored. This game is incredibly fun but it just makes me sad how broken it is and how little Game Freak cares… Expand
  27. matttttttttttt
    Nov 28, 2022
    8
    I've bought it for my daughter, who loves it even more than Legens Arceus. And she spent ages on that one. So I'd say the new generation is a success.
    I've also played a bit and find it very enjoyable. Much more than Shield at least. Yes, the technical aspect could do with some polishing. But does it ruin the experience? Not that much. The technical mistakes are quickly forgotten once I    I've bought it for my daughter, who loves it even more than Legens Arceus. And she spent ages on that one. So I'd say the new generation is a success.
    I've also played a bit and find it very enjoyable. Much more than Shield at least. Yes, the technical aspect could do with some polishing. But does it ruin the experience? Not that much. The technical mistakes are quickly forgotten once I start playing.
    I find it rather sad to see so many grownups bashing on a game for kids. Especially when reading comments starting with "I've been playing Pokémon for 25 years...". Maybe it's time to do something else?    … Expand
  28. frederik1478
    Nov 28, 2022
    5
    I had a ok time with the game but most of them come in the last 2 hours when you go to a certain place .

    Is open world kind of boring and small it was not really that interesting to explore and I think the graphics are well. Below what you would expect from a game of this price. This game should have more time in development is feels like they didn't have enough and I enjoyed Pokemon    I had a ok time with the game but most of them come in the last 2 hours when you go to a certain place .

    Is open world kind of boring and small it was not really that interesting to explore and I think the graphics are well. Below what you would expect from a game of this price.

    This game should have more time in development is feels like they didn't have enough and I enjoyed Pokemon archers way more than this.    … Expand
  29. TwilightWind
    Nov 28, 2022
    0
    Everyone who defended, apologized for, excused or otherwise allowed Sword/Shield to be the highest selling entries in the Pokemon series shares blame for how Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are. This utterly broken, buggy mess does not deserve to be placed in the same league as games I would consider a 2/10.
  30. Reddrik
    Nov 28, 2022
    8
    First of all I would like to say that I did indeed experience frame drops in the overworld and some visual bugs in cutscenes. The graphics aren't that good when you compare it to other switch games. However, the game is one of the best Pokémon games I've ever played in every other department. The story is lightyears better than Sword and shield and the characters feel more alive whenFirst of all I would like to say that I did indeed experience frame drops in the overworld and some visual bugs in cutscenes. The graphics aren't that good when you compare it to other switch games. However, the game is one of the best Pokémon games I've ever played in every other department. The story is lightyears better than Sword and shield and the characters feel more alive when showing emotions.
    Combat feels smoother than ever, auto battles is a great quality of life improvement, the difficulty is there and noticeable, especially towards the end. As usual if you over grind it becomes easy but that's not really the games fault.

    While the performance is holding the game back from being my favorite Pokémon game, I don't care much for the graphics since they are mostly horrible in the background and it's way less important than gameplay and the system.    … Expand
  31. Nuraghemannu
    Nov 28, 2022
    0
    Uno schifo e una delusione senza precedenti per una persona che ha iniziato a giocare ai videogiochi con pokemon giallo. Devono svegliarsi o per lo meno la Nintendo deve fare qualcosa di serio
  32. MisterMarcus117
    Nov 28, 2022
    3
    This game is basically what Pokémon would look like if Game Freak copied The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, but with less content and more bugs and glitches. The design of the new Pokémon is, once again, hilarious and bad and I am not sure how the graphics could actually get worse from Sword/Shield, but they did. There are a lot of inconsistencies as well, like when you enter aThis game is basically what Pokémon would look like if Game Freak copied The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, but with less content and more bugs and glitches. The design of the new Pokémon is, once again, hilarious and bad and I am not sure how the graphics could actually get worse from Sword/Shield, but they did. There are a lot of inconsistencies as well, like when you enter a cutscene from a certain direction, but once the cutscene starts, your character enters it from another direction.
    However the worst part about this game is that there is no level curve. It's an open world game after all and when you beat the gym leaders in a certain order, you might expect that trainers in other areas will adjust to your level - but they don't. So at one point you may end up fighting PKMN-trainers with level 16 pokémon, while your pokémon are already past level 30. Just because you didn't chose the path the game intended for you - all while the game tells you at the same time, that you can chose any path however you want.

    In all seriousness: Don't buy this game now. It's full of bugs and glitches and 60€/$ is way too much to ask for this experience. Wait until the next SALE in a few months, when it's patched, and then make your own opinion on this piece of crap.    … Expand
  33. Domdim
    Nov 28, 2022
    0
    This is the worst Pokémon game. It's buggy, framerates are nonexistent if they are absolute mess. Game freak not addressing this mess of a game worse. I feel betrayed. It hurts to have spent 60 bucks on this **** I'm angry and embarred for the developers
  34. MarkoBilous
    Nov 28, 2022
    0
    Wasted potential, as usual…
    Wasted potential, as usual…
    Wasted potential, as usual…
    Wasted potential, as usual…
  35. eogp75
    Nov 27, 2022
    1
    No está nada optimizado, que hicieron desde Febrero de 2022 hasta su fecha de lanzamiento ? No lo probaron no lo testearon??? Tiene demasiados bajones los pokemon desaparecen de la nada, incluso el personaje principal desaparece y hay muchos blinking de las cosas. Tienen que arreglar esto cuanto antes, porque estoy a un paso de pedir el refund.
  36. maddaniello
    Nov 27, 2022
    0
    worst pokemon game ever, technically embaracing in 2022, it's usless to justify pokemon brand each time they release games like this
  37. Porkus
    Nov 27, 2022
    3
    L'idée de faire un open world était bonne mais ... c'est tout en fait ça s'arrête là.

    Techniquement c'est une catastrophe entre les bugs graphiques, les freezes et la camera pendant les combats qui est aux fraises. Graphiquement on est sur un jeu de PS3, et encore pour avoir refait Tales Of Grace récemment le rendu est meilleur que ce qu'on a là, que ce soit au niveau des personnages    L'idée de faire un open world était bonne mais ... c'est tout en fait ça s'arrête là.

    Techniquement c'est une catastrophe entre les bugs graphiques, les freezes et la camera pendant les combats qui est aux fraises.

    Graphiquement on est sur un jeu de PS3, et encore pour avoir refait Tales Of Grace récemment le rendu est meilleur que ce qu'on a là, que ce soit au niveau des personnages ou des décors.

    L'open world est vide, t'as quasiment aucune quête, les 3/4 des maisons tu peux pas rentrer dedans, tu peux pas grimper partout et parfois tu vois un chemin sur la map qui en fait est bloqué par une colline donc tu refais tout le tour.

    Le scenario et l'écriture des perso j'ai envie d'hurler, même si ça a jamais été fantastique la on passe de la Team Rocket et autres avec des mafieux qui se servent des Pokemon pour dominer le monde à des mecs qui sèchent l'école et se font bully par le proviseur déguisé avec une vielle perruque. Ils ont complètement mongolisés la licence, que ce soit les jeux ou la série c'est ignoble ce qu'ils ont fait.

    On voit que Gamefreak en a plus rien à foutre, ils se disent que peu importe ce qu'ils sortent tant que c'est écrit Pokemon dessus les gens vont acheter. Ils veulent pas mettre les moyens pour faire un jeu correct, là ils ont vendus un open world de 2010 avec un scenario écrit par un enfant de 5 ans, c'est juste honteux.    … Expand
  38. HircineSoldier
    Nov 27, 2022
    2
    El mapa está vacío, parece un mundo abierto de 2010, el apartado técnico es una burla, la historia es repetitiva, innovación prácticamente nula, gráficos y animaciones lamentables y de nuevo la pokédex está incompleta. Es un escupitajo en la cara de los usuarios para ser la franquicia más rentable de la historia y un completo desperdicio de potencial.
  39. TokyoRebellion
    Nov 27, 2022
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is absolute dog **** I mean this as a Pokémon fan. Do not play this under any circumstance! My game has crashed four times, I lagged out of a raid, The clipping in atrocious, The load times in this game is on Sonic 06 timing, The background textures clip in and out of **** existence, and the raids are just dog awful. It is such a step backwards from sword and shields raids. It is astounding how they actively went down and production. Please by any means necessary Dodge this game do not get this game for Christmas. Your birthday Easter anything I don't care what it is. Do not buy it. Please if you're going to play anything, play Legends, play Pokémon Legends Arceus it's so much better and it's actually worth your money. I'm so sorry that this game came out this way, but yes please please dodge it.… Expand
  40. LizBandicoot
    Nov 27, 2022
    8
    Game gave us Larry. Can’t even be mad at all. However the games buggy mess is very reminiscent of falllout new Vegas/76, cyberpunk lmao please devs put more care into your work. Not every game genre has to be cal of duty and released every year. The bones here on Scarlet are great. Music is fantastic. Tera raids are a fun exciting challenge. With any game it is what you make of it, thisGame gave us Larry. Can’t even be mad at all. However the games buggy mess is very reminiscent of falllout new Vegas/76, cyberpunk lmao please devs put more care into your work. Not every game genre has to be cal of duty and released every year. The bones here on Scarlet are great. Music is fantastic. Tera raids are a fun exciting challenge. With any game it is what you make of it, this game is not what the score is… Expand
  41. Versalador
    Nov 27, 2022
    0
    I did everything in my power to like the game, I even made like 15 videos explaining everything about the game...

    But you can't, you simply can't ignore how insulting the gameplay and NPC design is.
  42. wynat
    Nov 27, 2022
    9
    I've played every mainline pokemon game. This is the most buggy, but it is also the most fun. Honestly, if the graphics and performance were good, this game would have everything. As it is, I'm giving it a 9 to offset some of the review-bombing, but I'd say it deserves a 7.5, maybe an 8.
  43. Patrick95
    Nov 27, 2022
    7
    Dejando a un lado los bugs, una de las razones por la que no le doy mejor nota. Lo considero una mejora con respecto a "Espada y Escudo" o "Leyendas: Arceus". Es el primer mundo abierto REAL de la saga y eso hace que sea sin duda un juego muy divertido de jugar, además, poder jugar con tus amigos y recorrer Paldea juntos es una delicia con no demasiados límites que hacen que estos dosDejando a un lado los bugs, una de las razones por la que no le doy mejor nota. Lo considero una mejora con respecto a "Espada y Escudo" o "Leyendas: Arceus". Es el primer mundo abierto REAL de la saga y eso hace que sea sin duda un juego muy divertido de jugar, además, poder jugar con tus amigos y recorrer Paldea juntos es una delicia con no demasiados límites que hacen que estos dos puntos sean los mejores del juego.

    Sin embargo, la trama me ha parecido simple y sosa, me gusta que al menos sea coherente, pero ha sido una trama bastante ausente durante el 90% del juego. Todo ocurre básicamente al final, y lo que ocurre tampoco es que sea muy bueno, aunque sí es mejor que otras tramas de la saga como las de 8ª generación o 6ª. Tampoco me gusta el balanceo de niveles. El juego no tiene un crecimiento de niveles coherente, lo que provoca que superes antes de tiempo, sin querer, gimnasios o pruebas que aún no debías (porque realmente se superan fácilmente, es Pokémon), esto hace que todas las pruebas anteriores se vuelvan extremadamente fáciles y aburridas de superar. Si van a seguir creando mundos 100% abiertos, la saga necesita urgentemente un escalado de niveles, o al menos, un diseño de niveles coherente y natural por muy libre que sea. Tampoco me ha convencido la gran falta de postgame, que esta vez es real.

    A pesar de mi problema con los niveles, la trama o el postgame, el juego es en general muy divertido, me parece una buena primera experiencia de Pokémon en mundo abierto y creo que van en buen camino para crear el posible "Pokémon definitivo" con el que todos soñamos. Le daría algo más de nota si no hubiese salido con tantos bugs y problemas técnicos. Una pena.    … Expand
  44. Dyron
    Nov 27, 2022
    4
    Great ideia, but... A lot of bugs and the performance is so bad that it completely ruins what otherwise could have been the best Pokemon game all time.
  45. srcaioleitao
    Nov 27, 2022
    0
    poorly optimized. poorly worked. trash grapichs. trash story. a 2007 mc donalds dvd game.
  46. VannRedhaym
    Nov 27, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The technical performance of the game is terrible.
    Nintendo Switch heats up like an oven.    … Expand
  47. FlyingChompy
    Nov 27, 2022
    10
    Loved it, Amazing ending but the performance is bad. Cool new Pokémon as well
  48. Gorillaburro
    Nov 27, 2022
    8
    Broken game(sadly),but a big step to the pokémon experience dreamed by millions of children.
  49. salvatore169
    Nov 27, 2022
    0
    Veramente imbarazzante, non ci sono parole o giustificazioni. Dove andremo a finire? Il prossimo lo faccio spedire direttamente in discarica, dove merita di stare.
  50. LisaGh0ul
    Nov 27, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Habe das Spiel inzwischen durchgespielt und es hat mir großen Spaß bereitet. Besonders die neuen Mechanismen innerhalb des Spiels waren sehr erfrischend allein die Wahl alles so anzugehen wie es einem Gefällt war super. Oder das wir jetzt Sandwiches machen können um Shinys zu hunten. Klar die Bugs sind teilweise nervig aber andererseits auch wieder zum schreien Komisch. Das einzige was mich jedoch persönlich etwas gestört hat waren die selbst in der Nähe niedrig aufgelösten Texturen aber zieht man in Betracht was die Switch für diesesSpiel leisen muss finde ich es sehr gut gelungen.… Expand
  51. Hydr
    Nov 27, 2022
    0
    worst game of pokemon ever.there are a lot of bugs,it's lagging in the entire game,the story is the same of all the others pokemon, the difficulty is too easy and the pokemon interaction with the other pokemon and the word interaction still missing and the open word isn't real because you can't go in all parts off the map at the beginning.loks like a beta of the real game and i don't knowworst game of pokemon ever.there are a lot of bugs,it's lagging in the entire game,the story is the same of all the others pokemon, the difficulty is too easy and the pokemon interaction with the other pokemon and the word interaction still missing and the open word isn't real because you can't go in all parts off the map at the beginning.loks like a beta of the real game and i don't know how this is an actual buyable game. Please dont buy this.… Expand
  52. Okipask_
    Nov 27, 2022
    0
    I played all the pokèmon game since the game boy and this game is in absolute the worse of the serie,unbelievable this game is a nintendo one for the underground low quality it has.Who is defending this game doesn't understand nothing of videogames or doesn't love the brand OR BOTH.Stop thinking that only because for us pokèmon is a safe zone and we actually buy the game BECAUSE WEI played all the pokèmon game since the game boy and this game is in absolute the worse of the serie,unbelievable this game is a nintendo one for the underground low quality it has.Who is defending this game doesn't understand nothing of videogames or doesn't love the brand OR BOTH.Stop thinking that only because for us pokèmon is a safe zone and we actually buy the game BECAUSE WE TRUSTED YOU ANOTHER TIME you can trim us this.… Expand
  53. Velkezar
    Nov 27, 2022
    0
    One of the most bugged games ever. Cyberpunk 2077 launch of 2022.
    If this is a new standard for Nintendo games the company is doomed.
  54. LINK_____
    Nov 27, 2022
    5
    I like how it finally feels like an open world game but the amount bugs is absolutely horrendous and the graphical issues are terrible. It would be a 100/100 game if it were to be a Wii game form 2007 but for todays standards its an insult to the community.
  55. TREMbalaSuicida
    Nov 27, 2022
    1
    I've been a fan of the pokémon franchise since I was a child, but it's impossible to accept the terrible service that the company is giving us! A huge amount of bugs and glitches, constantly dropping frames, extremely expensive games and on top of that to enjoy 100% of the game we always have to buy both versions that are released simultaneously,bad customer service pretending that theI've been a fan of the pokémon franchise since I was a child, but it's impossible to accept the terrible service that the company is giving us! A huge amount of bugs and glitches, constantly dropping frames, extremely expensive games and on top of that to enjoy 100% of the game we always have to buy both versions that are released simultaneously,bad customer service pretending that the problems we report do not exist and other negligence with the fans, in addition to other problems with the company that is extremely strict with copyright, and can even sue fans for using digital arts or even game soundtracks. Honestly a disappointment with the company, this game is not even worth half of its value and here I leave my note of repudiation.… Expand
  56. Yevetal
    Nov 27, 2022
    0
    The game has alot of problem, and in the rate i do not want to talk about the frame rate or the texturing, i want to talk about the other problems: the level of the Gym Is not adaptive, the tera-raid are broken, the byke Is bugged as hell, the plot except the leggendari route are boring.
    I've play to this generation just because i've bought for the half of the price, and for a 30 euros    The game has alot of problem, and in the rate i do not want to talk about the frame rate or the texturing, i want to talk about the other problems: the level of the Gym Is not adaptive, the tera-raid are broken, the byke Is bugged as hell, the plot except the leggendari route are boring.
    I've play to this generation just because i've bought for the half of the price, and for a 30 euros game it's still too much bugged, Hope gor a game patch to fix something cause all the game has to be fixed.    … Expand
  57. no1hing
    Nov 27, 2022
    8
    I'm really happy to see new mechanics and pokemons.
    Great open world , interesting characters , perfect enemies
  58. Jonathanavarro
    Nov 27, 2022
    1
    Bugs and glitches grotescos. O jogo obviamente não estava finalizado. Sombras, texturas, tudo horrível. Um passo maior na direção do que deveria ser, mas totalmente errado e inacabado .
  59. Ifli
    Nov 27, 2022
    2
    It's the first time I can't finish a pokemon game, and I've been playing pokemon since far away pokemon blue when I was a kid.

    I'm not talking about the bugs... they aren't the ones that make the gaming experience terrible, but rather the fact that the game doesn't make any effort to be satisfying, it exploits the love for the brand in a totally passive way without putting anything into    It's the first time I can't finish a pokemon game, and I've been playing pokemon since far away pokemon blue when I was a kid.

    I'm not talking about the bugs... they aren't the ones that make the gaming experience terrible, but rather the fact that the game doesn't make any effort to be satisfying, it exploits the love for the brand in a totally passive way without putting anything into it more to make you enjoy this adventure.

    Moreover technically and stylistically I believe without any doubt that they are the worst pokemon games in history.
    I can't find a positive aspect, 60 euros thrown away and extreme disappointment.    … Expand
  60. Burnzey
    Nov 27, 2022
    4
    When I first learned of the game, I heard that there was a co-op mode. I bought both versions so my daughter and I could play together even when I fly out to work.

    They really need in markers on your screen to show your party members location and minimap instead of opening the map with Y (which takes a while to load currently). I quite enjoyed Legends Arceus where you could select your    When I first learned of the game, I heard that there was a co-op mode. I bought both versions so my daughter and I could play together even when I fly out to work.

    They really need in markers on your screen to show your party members location and minimap instead of opening the map with Y (which takes a while to load currently). I quite enjoyed Legends Arceus where you could select your first pokemon on a whim to battle. In this version, you have to open your bags to swap around your line up which just ruins the flow of gameplay. You can customize your character with different hairstyles and facial features which is nice, but apparently you're stuck wearing 4 different versions of your school uniform which is disappointing. Character models at a distance have reduced frame rate, so their movement is quite clunky - though this is a rendering issue due to the hardware limitations of the switch.

    Gameplay it's the rock paper scissors, so nothing new in that regard.

    Seems to have a lot of content. I havnt encountered any game breaking bugs, though my daughter had her character lose its face and was walking around with eyeballs and exposed teeth which was humorous but creepy.

    I'm hoping some software updates will improve the game to players expectations.    … Expand
  61. The_real_King
    Nov 27, 2022
    1
    Gives me Cyberpunk vibes. Performance is bad and many bugs. In my opinion the worst Pokemon game.
  62. sexypell
    Nov 27, 2022
    0
    I’m happy that people is finally opening their eyes, this game really sucks and even gamefreak and the Pokémon company knew it. Yeah it is a little bit fun, but there are more holes in this game than a cheese lol. Story sucks, postgame sucks, game design sucks, sometimes bugs and glitches blocks you even to play normally. This game is literally a scam, because presents itself like aI’m happy that people is finally opening their eyes, this game really sucks and even gamefreak and the Pokémon company knew it. Yeah it is a little bit fun, but there are more holes in this game than a cheese lol. Story sucks, postgame sucks, game design sucks, sometimes bugs and glitches blocks you even to play normally. This game is literally a scam, because presents itself like a perfect and wonderful product but in reality it’s really a ****… Expand
  63. GabrielMZ24
    Nov 27, 2022
    6
    The big problem with SV is clearly the graphics and the endless amount of bugs present in the games. This being a big problem, for a true Pokémon fan the game has many positive aspects. The story is entertaining and the three paths are well interrelated with each other at the end, plus we can consider that it is the first time that there is no real evil in the game. The Pokémon designs areThe big problem with SV is clearly the graphics and the endless amount of bugs present in the games. This being a big problem, for a true Pokémon fan the game has many positive aspects. The story is entertaining and the three paths are well interrelated with each other at the end, plus we can consider that it is the first time that there is no real evil in the game. The Pokémon designs are generally very pretty, especially Scarlet's paradox. Lastly, even though the graphics are terrible, the game map design is relatively good. The only problem is that it is often too empty. In short, the game's graphical and performance problems are unacceptable, but Game Freak still knows how to entertain from the point of view of the story and the designs of the Pokémon. For me a 6 is more than fair, but these problems cannot be repeated in the future.… Expand
  64. Spicytuna16
    Nov 27, 2022
    1
    Insane how Nintendo fans will defend unoptimized and literally broken Pokemon games when you can play Doom Eternal, Witcher 3, No Man's Sky, and Nitro Automata NATIVELY ON THE SYSTEM AND THEY RUN BETTER THAN SCARLET/VIOLET WHICH IS A SWITCH EXCLUSIVE LMAO. This is something they could’ve easily fixed but they don’t care plus there’s tons missing from the game. This is objectively the worstInsane how Nintendo fans will defend unoptimized and literally broken Pokemon games when you can play Doom Eternal, Witcher 3, No Man's Sky, and Nitro Automata NATIVELY ON THE SYSTEM AND THEY RUN BETTER THAN SCARLET/VIOLET WHICH IS A SWITCH EXCLUSIVE LMAO. This is something they could’ve easily fixed but they don’t care plus there’s tons missing from the game. This is objectively the worst Pokémon game with all the lacking content like no battle tower, tms going back to one time usage, smallest pokedex we’ve ever had, game being the slowest Pokémon game to date etc, but they have no incentive to make them better because there will always be people that defend what bare bones they put out no matter what.… Expand
  65. YusufAy
    Nov 27, 2022
    0
    Only word i can use to describe this game is "disappointment".This game is a mess in any thecnical perspective. I'ts buggy, doesn't work properly. Even when it does, world building is plain bad, graphics are trash, gameplay is not polished. If you haven't already, just buy legends arceus instead.
  66. Ariseinthepire
    Nov 27, 2022
    0
    Nothing matters, the games performance is so poor it breaks game emersion no matter what you do,

    Clearly a lot of care went into this game, but the money men have rushed it out the door. I really do wonder what would happen if gamefreak had good management. Can't believe that this game sucks in comparison to a 2004 game. What th358 characters (5000 max) Check box if your review    Nothing matters, the games performance is so poor it breaks game emersion no matter what you do,

    Clearly a lot of care went into this game, but the money men have rushed it out the door. I really do wonder what would happen if gamefreak had good management.

    Can't believe that this game sucks in comparison to a 2004 game. What th358 characters (5000 max)
    Check box if your review contains spoilers
    e hell is this dev doing,    … Expand
  67. mrx199
    Nov 27, 2022
    2
    Vaff#####o a Game Freak e a Nintendo per aver prodotto un gioco così buggato e inguardabile. Sul gameplay ci siamo, ma sulla grafica manco per il c###o!!!! Vergogna!!! Sistemate il gioco subito!
  68. kems
    Nov 26, 2022
    0
    I give it a 0 to average the 74 from critic. The game is probably around 35-40.
    It's unprecedented an AAA game this unfinished. There's no excuse for this, it needs AT LEAST one more year of development.
    I didn't want to believe it was this broken, but after trying it by myself, at least I can say I've laughed a lot at how bad the game runs, so that's a good point. The only reason this    I give it a 0 to average the 74 from critic. The game is probably around 35-40.
    It's unprecedented an AAA game this unfinished. There's no excuse for this, it needs AT LEAST one more year of development.
    I didn't want to believe it was this broken, but after trying it by myself, at least I can say I've laughed a lot at how bad the game runs, so that's a good point.
    The only reason this game score is above 40, it's because it's called Pokémon.    … Expand
  69. Gouken128
    Nov 27, 2022
    0
    Unacceptable performance. The open world is a joke. Missed opportunity from the laziest company in the world. Gamefreak should not continue making Pokémon games. Their lack of innovation is a dissapointment after so many years. //// Una pena que Gamefreak sea la compañía más inútil del mundo de los videojuegos. Hortible lo que hacen con Pokémon. Todo en el juego encajaría si el mundoUnacceptable performance. The open world is a joke. Missed opportunity from the laziest company in the world. Gamefreak should not continue making Pokémon games. Their lack of innovation is a dissapointment after so many years. //// Una pena que Gamefreak sea la compañía más inútil del mundo de los videojuegos. Hortible lo que hacen con Pokémon. Todo en el juego encajaría si el mundo abierto y los gráficos no fueran de la época de N64. Simplemente no es divertido de jugar ni explorar.… Expand
  70. hagibos
    Nov 27, 2022
    0
    most buggy piece of crap ever. Game Freak won't change cuz everyone is supporting them!!!
  71. CarlyleGarcia
    Nov 26, 2022
    2
    Seems to be a not finished game, the technical part is awful! Bugs, crashes, extremely low FPS, being unable to reach the average level of a Nintendo Switch game, it has a good idea of ​​​​an open world, but always limited by the level of quest, objectives, weak story, in addition to the lack of narration.
  72. cyphus6
    Nov 26, 2022
    1
    disappointing in almost every way, and impressive in none. This is just another cash-grab for the new generation. Quality and content was peak at Ultra Sun/Moon, and I'd rather those graphics any day than deal with the performance and pace of this
  73. Lordxyer
    Nov 26, 2022
    7
    Estos 2 ultimos titulos de esta gran saga hacen muchas cosas bien, nos presenta la innovacion de Pokemon leyendas Arceus y un mundo abierto muy conseguido, donde te dan ganas de perderte y recorrerlo de arriba a abajo. La premisa de que puedas ir a cualquier lugar desde el inicio es muy divertida al inicio, aunque luego te das cuenta que al fin y al cabo debes visitar los gimnasios antesEstos 2 ultimos titulos de esta gran saga hacen muchas cosas bien, nos presenta la innovacion de Pokemon leyendas Arceus y un mundo abierto muy conseguido, donde te dan ganas de perderte y recorrerlo de arriba a abajo. La premisa de que puedas ir a cualquier lugar desde el inicio es muy divertida al inicio, aunque luego te das cuenta que al fin y al cabo debes visitar los gimnasios antes que nada para que los Pokemon puedan obedecerte.
    Este juego se ve muy empañado por el tema fps, tiene muchisimas caidas y un rendimiento que te saca de la experiencia, que recalco que es magnifica, pero ver NPC'S moviendose a 3fps le resta mucho al juego.
    Ojala saquen algun parche que logre estabilizar los fps y algun bug grafico y el juego pasara de ser un 7 a un 8/9.    … Expand
  74. foutflames
    Nov 26, 2022
    3
    The main story for this game is one of the best in the series. It was incredibly fun and was certainly better than Sword and Shield's main story. The bugs at this point, a week after release, with no response from GF or Nintendo on the matter is unacceptable. The game runs terribly. The post game content is feature draught. One of the worst Pokemon post-games I have ever experienced.The main story for this game is one of the best in the series. It was incredibly fun and was certainly better than Sword and Shield's main story. The bugs at this point, a week after release, with no response from GF or Nintendo on the matter is unacceptable. The game runs terribly. The post game content is feature draught. One of the worst Pokemon post-games I have ever experienced. GameFreak released an unfinished product and I feel mistreated as a Pokemon fan. 3rd party developers of Pokemon titles have confirmed that GameFreak is no longer creating the best of the best for it's fans anymore.… Expand
  75. GavinRhodes
    Nov 26, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is an amazing game an excellent game if you loved Pokémon sword and shield especially ignore the review bombing and definitely give the game a shot its content rich compared to legends Arceus and has a great story… Expand
  76. NotAsBigPharma
    Nov 26, 2022
    7
    On a technical level, this game's a mess. Low quality models and textures, bad LOD/pop-in, many frame-rate stutters, a good hand full of areas with persistent slow-down, weird animation jank, etc. There's also the bummer of the slowness of the battle system, with many messages for stat changes/field effects/etc. that Legends Arceus had solved. All that said, exploring the game's open worldOn a technical level, this game's a mess. Low quality models and textures, bad LOD/pop-in, many frame-rate stutters, a good hand full of areas with persistent slow-down, weird animation jank, etc. There's also the bummer of the slowness of the battle system, with many messages for stat changes/field effects/etc. that Legends Arceus had solved. All that said, exploring the game's open world and being able to tackle the three stories as I wanted, proved to be a really enjoyable experience. The game's three story paths, as well as the final "true ending" path that unlocks after finishing the first three, all combine to give Scarlet/Violet the best story of any main series Pokemon game. Granted, that's not really saying a lot, but this was the first time a Pokemon game actually elicited any emotions from me. All-in-all, despite all the technical problems, Pokemon Scarlet & Violet left me satisfied, and eager to get back to filling out the Pokedex.… Expand
  77. zParzic
    Nov 26, 2022
    3
    This game is the greatest example of disregard for the consumer.
    One of the biggest brands in the world, one of the most profitable games, and year after year we have a limited game, full of bugs, horrible textures, totally outdated multiplayer mechanics, among other problems.
    And don't say it's a limitation of the Nintendo Switch, we have several excellent games to prove that Game    This game is the greatest example of disregard for the consumer.
    One of the biggest brands in the world, one of the most profitable games, and year after year we have a limited game, full of bugs, horrible textures, totally outdated multiplayer mechanics, among other problems.

    And don't say it's a limitation of the Nintendo Switch, we have several excellent games to prove that Game Freak's games are an insult to the public who wants to play a full game and ends up getting an alpha version instead.
    I've never regretted spending money on a game so much.    … Expand
  78. EchoesOfC
    Nov 26, 2022
    10
    And as always, people are giving it 0's just out of bitterness, but oh well, you know what they say, all the cool kids hate pokemon. This game would be a solid 9 if not for the performance problems, as it is I would give it a 7.5, but I am giving it a 10 to balance out the review bombing. The graphics are nowhere near other switch games like Xenoblade, but are the best they have been for aAnd as always, people are giving it 0's just out of bitterness, but oh well, you know what they say, all the cool kids hate pokemon. This game would be a solid 9 if not for the performance problems, as it is I would give it a 7.5, but I am giving it a 10 to balance out the review bombing. The graphics are nowhere near other switch games like Xenoblade, but are the best they have been for a pokemon game :3 and the path of legends and team star story certaintly are pretty nice narratives.… Expand
  79. gigidagosto
    Nov 26, 2022
    0
    it’s supposed to be a nintendo game on 2022? not only it looks 30 years behind, but it’s full lf bugs and problems and it has nothing good, plot, music, even the pokemon design this time isn’t on point as it always (at least that) was
  80. Jbx
    Nov 26, 2022
    0
    How can one fail so extremely with the technical? Greed, bro, greed. Too bad
  81. babydevil116
    Nov 26, 2022
    10
    This is, short of my childhood bias towards Pokémon Ruby on GBA, the best Pokémon game in my opinion. Honestly, I haven't been this passionate about much of anything in a while and to find genuine joy and giddy in Scarlet was a welcome change of pace. The performance issues I encountered were minimal and the scuff I did encounter had Bethesda levels of charming to them.

    The region is    This is, short of my childhood bias towards Pokémon Ruby on GBA, the best Pokémon game in my opinion. Honestly, I haven't been this passionate about much of anything in a while and to find genuine joy and giddy in Scarlet was a welcome change of pace. The performance issues I encountered were minimal and the scuff I did encounter had Bethesda levels of charming to them.

    The region is wonderful, the NPCs are all likable, the story tracks are incredible, Team Star is the best enemy team in a long time, the gym leaders + elite four + champion are incredible and the Pokémon introduced in Paldea have no misses.

    This is the first time in a long time a video game has made me actually happy, and I'll hold this game close to my heart for the rest of my life because of it.    … Expand
  82. Melodicdeathjaz
    Nov 20, 2022
    8
    Would give it a 10 If they would have imported more of the features from Legends Arceus and the performance issues weren't so bad, but overall it is a really fun game and I like the direction they're going. Just hope they don't keep screwing over fans so idiots will stop review bombing.
  83. Lufia96
    Nov 26, 2022
    10
    Game is good, who would want to miss out on this?! To put it simple for all of yall, it doesn't get any better than this.
  84. Ali58250
    Nov 26, 2022
    0
    One of the worst game that I've ever played. My brother bought it and it is catastrophic. Never Pokemon again.
  85. eincello86
    Nov 26, 2022
    5
    Also an sich ist es ein gutes Pokémon Spiel. Das Ding ist es ganz einfach, dass man sich keine Zeit mehr nimmt um den Fans optisch und technisch mal ein richtiges Brett zu liefern! Die Switch hat einiges drauf und nach sieben Jahren kann kein Entwickler mehr sagen er käme mit der Technik nicht klar! Aber die Pokémon Company ist nur auf Kohle aus! Wenn es möglich wäre würden die jedesAlso an sich ist es ein gutes Pokémon Spiel. Das Ding ist es ganz einfach, dass man sich keine Zeit mehr nimmt um den Fans optisch und technisch mal ein richtiges Brett zu liefern! Die Switch hat einiges drauf und nach sieben Jahren kann kein Entwickler mehr sagen er käme mit der Technik nicht klar! Aber die Pokémon Company ist nur auf Kohle aus! Wenn es möglich wäre würden die jedes Quartal ein Hauptspiel raushauen um noch mehr Geld zu machen!… Expand
  86. ShinKitsune
    Nov 26, 2022
    2
    I have been a fan of the Pokémon series ever since the Generation I games, and I have always looked forwards to the latest entries. I was on a hiatus since Gen 3 to Gen 6 though, and it's when I got current with all the games.
    My disappointment started mostly with Generation 8, which was a fiasco overall, so my expectations on these entries were already rather low.
    You are only in the    I have been a fan of the Pokémon series ever since the Generation I games, and I have always looked forwards to the latest entries. I was on a hiatus since Gen 3 to Gen 6 though, and it's when I got current with all the games.
    My disappointment started mostly with Generation 8, which was a fiasco overall, so my expectations on these entries were already rather low.
    You are only in the first cutscene, and you're already experiencing frame drops, shadows that disappear, even the player's house glitches out of reality when you see it from a certain angle.
    I've been experiencing a couple of glitches here and there already, like Pokémon glitching into reality, or simply being obliterated out of it, game models doing the same as well and causing all sorts of weird stuff, like the player floating in the air, or pokéballs being levitated by poltergeists.
    These games have the largest dex cut; even more severe than Sword and Shield. For instance, Vulpix is my favourite Pokémon, it is nowhere to be seen.
    If you're a Shiny hunter like me, good luck with that. Shiny Pokémon do not make any special effect when they spawn like they did on Legends Arceus (until you engage in battle with them), or even have a sparkle effect like they did in Let's Go.
    The initiative of making these the first open world entries was a bit too ambitious. If it were well-implemented, these would be bang-on... but even that was poorly implemented. The world is so open, that it's easy for you to get lost... both location-wise as well as losing track of whatever you were doing.
    Alas, they're Pokémon games, they are still enjoyable to a certain extent... But still, these entries feel like an unfinished mess, even more than Sword and Shield, or even BD/SP, which were a **** of glitches when they came out...    … Expand
  87. jpaulmosaurietX
    Nov 26, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No se si nintendo o la compania fue la encargada pero este juego no devio salir en estado… Expand
  88. tdetomi
    Nov 26, 2022
    0
    Worst pokemon game ever. Everything in this game is awful. Visuals are worst than a PS2 game. Performance is even worst, 20fps in average with an unacceptable console memory usage that makes you restart the game to keep playing. This game is a joke. Pokemon and game freak must end. Thanks Nintendo, I will never buy a pokemon game again.
  89. qchick
    Nov 26, 2022
    0
    A soulless cashgrab, that was rushed to get it to release before Christmas. It's honestly sad what Pokemon has become.
  90. IlCesa
    Nov 26, 2022
    0
    This game is inexcusable, the pokémon company should develop each new game for at least 2-3 years before release, I hope this review bombing serves them right
  91. Extincy
    Nov 26, 2022
    0
    This game is not finished, I am very sad, I love pokémon, but this game is terrible. I don't recommend anyone spend their money on this, simply a disgrace to the pokemon franchise
  92. IcyElon
    Nov 26, 2022
    1
    How could a game look so bad?

    This was an open world but made it feel small because everyone wore the same outfit for the school. You can’t do an open world game but not coach someone where to go. This isn’t elden ring, if my Pokémon is level 30 and I somehow end up in a level 50 zone, I can’t just “git gud”. All character designs looked absurd. You have characters like the women brutes,    How could a game look so bad?

    This was an open world but made it feel small because everyone wore the same outfit for the school. You can’t do an open world game but not coach someone where to go. This isn’t elden ring, if my Pokémon is level 30 and I somehow end up in a level 50 zone, I can’t just “git gud”. All character designs looked absurd. You have characters like the women brutes, the weird lankey predator looking mountain guy, the rapper gym leader which just felt… racey? The mechanics were almost interesting, until you made the Pokémon into my grandmothers crystal glass collection. Leave it to game freak to cram two polar opposite great ideas, future and past, and shove into one game where nothing makes sense anymore, you can have dinosaur Pokémon on the same level as a robot, like come on. Pokémon are not unique anymore, you can find them at a later point in the game, and then they pop up more after your battle so you’re stuck into call of duty’s spawn kill situations. You couldn’t even catch any of the paradox pokemon right away or anything like everything just leaves with the question, why did I pay 100 CAD for this? Broken game and broken franchise, game freak needs nothing to do with anything.    … Expand
  93. Gia0
    Nov 26, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a "game"Inconclusive in every aspect. It is not only the anachronistic, lazy and grossly inadequate graphics in general, but also the emptiness of the cities, the level design and the behaviour of the NPCs and Pokemon that make the game in question look like a pre-alpha of an already unconvincing game. In conclusion, I can say that this is clearly an unplayable game in terms of glitches, bugs and constant stuttering. Please, game freak cede production of the game to someone else.… Expand
  94. MarioKebab
    Nov 26, 2022
    2
    This game had so much potential, graphic sucks, there are a lot of Bugs, you cannot even enter in other people’s houses and shops, it’s not a 0 because The new pokemon are cool
  95. GinoIlpaninaro
    Nov 26, 2022
    1
    This game sucks.This game would have been nice if it was for a ps2.There's nothing good about it ,only a few pokemon are nice.
  96. Murtor
    Nov 26, 2022
    3
    Same game as Violet. So, I'm giving it the same review and score.

    I just rage quited on Twitch while playing this abomination called Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. This "game" is an abrasive paper for the eye and a laxative of good taste. It is literally the worst experience I had in more than 30 years of gaming. The graphics are an imposition, the poor performance a kick in the groin    Same game as Violet. So, I'm giving it the same review and score.

    I just rage quited on Twitch while playing this abomination called Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. This "game" is an abrasive paper for the eye and a laxative of good taste. It is literally the worst experience I had in more than 30 years of gaming.

    The graphics are an imposition, the poor performance a kick in the groin for any gamer. Content has been removed (again) in favor of new content. And this new content works grotty. As a player, I'm unable to throw a Pokéball up a hill because the aiming mechanic of Legends Arceus has been taken out. The auto combat feature sometimes works or it doesn't. Ambushing Pokémon no longer has any appeal, as I can't throw empty Pokéballs either. I have to cancel evolutions every time I level up. In this texture mud, I repeatedly traipse over Pokémon that I just can't see. And the great audio feature that made finding Shinys in Legends Arceus easier is also gone.

    The game character is an empty shell. Thirty years now I've been playing video games. And it's the second time now that I would have loved to hammer the A button in a role-playing game instead of drowning in this tidal wave of platitudes and these dull attempts at fraternization. Watching the unsightly slush that is supposed to represent grass grow is more interesting than any NPC I've run across. If you have trouble reading, you won't be served a soundtrack here either and will have to slog through text box after text box after text box.

    NPC's move as slowly as the entire game feels. It's sluggish to the point of falling asleep. The open world has no appeal when I do end up being compelled to do exactly what you've been doing in Pokémon games for more than 25 years: collecting medals. Because exploring and finding new Pokémon is ruined by the leveling system. I can't go and collect and use whatever I want afterwards. Because I absolutely need a medal to control this new and powerful Pokémon. Exactly the opposite is the appeal of an open world. To venture into dangerous terrain and then take home some particularly good loot. But I can't have that very loot. No, I have to go back to doing what the developers want me to do. The freedoms are as limited as some rooms in this game. They have several doors, but I can't open them for unknown reasons, such as the door in my own house to the garden or the master bedroom. With this setting, there is no need for these doors in the first place.

    Pokémon Violet and Scarlet is a sandpaper to the eye and a purgative of good taste. If there were an invective award for video games: This game would win the main category for two years. Because that's how long the experiences made will haunt one's nightmares.    … Expand
  97. Lukhian
    Nov 26, 2022
    0
    Inaceitável, isso ja virou o call of duty da Nintendo, se você ainda acha que esta bom, parabéns, você se deixou manipular.
  98. MaldocaBR
    Nov 26, 2022
    1
    Simplesmente horrível. Bugs aterrorizantes e um preço astronômico para um jogo sem qualquer novidade. Espero que a Nintendo lance uma atualização em breve para corrigir tudo isso.
  99. ogslim
    Nov 26, 2022
    3
    Probably one if not the most downgraded and incomplete game of the franchise. Its a shame selling this game thinking its ok to have a frame ratio so low, many glitches and a empty overworld with random Pokemon not even interacting with themselves and just walking in plastic enviroments with terrible textures and plastic water. The story is not that great, maybe the characters are okay butProbably one if not the most downgraded and incomplete game of the franchise. Its a shame selling this game thinking its ok to have a frame ratio so low, many glitches and a empty overworld with random Pokemon not even interacting with themselves and just walking in plastic enviroments with terrible textures and plastic water. The story is not that great, maybe the characters are okay but its always the same plot since the first games so i can't even tell if its good or not. Definetly a disappointment even for the price.… Expand
  100. MaxiRSilva
    Nov 26, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't really understand why The Pokémon Company doesn't do anything to help out Gamefreak, maybe allowing them to hire more people, ask for help from other companies or just barely anything.
    It's been an issue since long time ago, but it just kept getting worse. The engine is way too under-developed, they should either focus on improving it or ditch it and try a new one, but my question stands: why don't they ask for help from other companies? Or at least make an alliance or colab or whatever.
    This game, not gonna lie, has a very nice and refreshing gameplay. It is basically what the game needed to evolve a bit from the formula, it could have been a masterpiece and the best pokémon game ever, but unfortunately the execution dies from the engine performance. Sort of reminds me to what Cyberpunk 2077 was on their launch, but worse in terms of how it looks and performs.
    And no, is not an issue from the hardware, the issue is the game engine itself. I don't really like to compare, but one of the recent games released for Switch, NieR Automata, which was originally released for PS4 and Xbox One, performs amazingly well even with so many particles and enemies on screen. And that is one of so many examples that Nintendo Switch can offer.
    Gamefreak, stop being so lazy and hire more people and do something about the engine, it just doesn't work. Please understand.

    *edit*
    I just finished the area zero arc, and wow... I was feeling bad after giving it that low of a score, this game deserves more appreciation so I think I'll just go ahead and rate some aspects of it:
    Being a technical disaster needs to be addressed and kept present, so on that part it gets 3/10 (because it works and is playable, but feels worse than an indie)
    I want to give it a 10 on the music department but since some songs aren't quite memorable I'll just go 9/10 (area zero arc is definitely a 11/10).
    Story gets a 9/10: I'd separate this game into 2 sections, the 3 main roads and area zero. The 3 main roads arc is fine, specially Arven's story. Team Star is good and the league road is just there, feels lacking to be honest but it is what it is. But after you finish them, you get to the Area Zero arc, and wow, finally something amazing storywise in pokémon since Black/White and it caught me off guard, maybe because of the 1st section being lighthearted.
    Mechanics are 8/10: They're definitely the best in the franchise, it would have been a 10/10 if it wasn't affected by the technical issues the game engine has. These mechanics are what Pokémon needed and I hope they keep it and improve it even further for the next gens.
    I'd cover more stuff but these were the main ones I thought were the most important for me, and now the final score I give this game is 7/10. I hope Pokémon Company takes this backlash the game is receiving as a lesson and hopefully they will decide to help out Gamefreak getting more funds for development.
    And lastly, I totally understand why there's much hate around this game, we've been coming from previous games that were also technical disasters (although not as much) and had so many stuff cut out that is just natural that the anger comes from back then (myself included), so seeing that this one is so unfinished, then this kind of stuff happens.    … Expand
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  1. Positive: 56 out of 118
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  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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