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  1. Nov 23, 2022
    10
    Anyone who is a fan of Pokemon games should check out Scarlet & Violet. Especially if you enjoy open world games.
  2. Nov 21, 2022
    10
    Por fin el mundo abierto real con el que todos soñabamos, divertidisimo, una Paldea llena de vida y de cosas por hacer, tres lineas de historia bien trabajada cuyas historias te tocan el corazón. El camino a seguir para la saga, perfecto.
  3. Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Loving it so far. Love the open world. Can’t wait for the DLC. It does have some issues, but I’m sure they can probably fix that with an update.
  4. Nov 24, 2022
    10
    I do not understand low user score. This is best Pokémon game ever released. It has everything gamers asked for and more. I played around 80h. I got my 7 star charizard, got some shiny ✨ Pokémons. I experienced low frame rate (this is Pokémon game it just visuals) I experienced some lags in raids but it’s still 10/10
    Love ❤️
  5. Dec 4, 2022
    10
    The games poor optimization should not get a free pass but i honestly don’t feel like this game was given a chance whatsoever. Most fun Pokémon game to date in my humble opinion.
  6. 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
  7. Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Amazing Game, so fun and completa, perfect multiplayer and a lot of content.
  8. Nov 19, 2022
    10
    De lo mejor en el catálogo exclusivo del Switch, lo recomiendo al 100%
    Excelente para los niños como los adultos, yo lo disfrute al igual que mis hijos.
    Realmente me quedo perpleja al ver tantas críticas negativas, de donde salen y basadas en que?, el juego cumple en casi todos sus aspectos.
  9. Nov 20, 2022
    10
    I think there is a lot of hatred to this game. It's true that is buggy as hell, but when you give the game time you can see how much effort is poured in the game. Many people have given a 0, which is undeserved, so I give my 10, which is also undeserved. I need to level this a bit!
  10. Dec 7, 2022
    10
    I have no idea why do people give this such low score but I have really enjoyed the game so far. Music, graphic and Story (oh especially the story telling) is great and wayyy better than Sw and Shield. There is a bit of lag thougj
  11. Nov 20, 2022
    10
    As someone who has played it, everything said about it is a complete exaggeration, the technical side really isn't that bad.
    Other than that, as an RPG it's brilliant and as an open world Pokémon it's the best it's ever seen, the wide variety of playable creatures is incredible, and the fighting is more than entertaining.
  12. 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
  13. Dec 1, 2022
    10
    That is the best game, beautiful world, great characters and the desing of the Pokemon are really amazing. I don't understand this hate and this unfair note. Pokémon is one of the best franchises and his games are better. I sincerely believe that these pages are not to be trusted since the users are trolls and haters. Paldea is the best region, best story . Justice!
  14. Feb 2, 2023
    10
    Si te gusta Pokémon te la vas a gozar con este juego, no agais caso a las críticas negativas ya que son haters nada mas
  15. Nov 19, 2022
    10
    The best game i'd ever played, fuecoco god. Mencia una diosa y muuuuuuuuuuuy divertido
  16. Dec 6, 2022
    10
    This game make me feel like a kid again. The new pokedex, open world, gym leaders, Team Star, music... The best pokemon game in years.
  17. Nov 22, 2022
    10
    One of the best Games ever ignore the Dumb Haters.
    Good Overworld,Good Story,Good PVP.
  18. Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Don't let discord raiders and haters try to ruin your enjoyment if this game. These games are honestly the best pokémon games ever released. Honestly, how do people just go to review bomb a good game function in the real world?
  19. Nov 23, 2022
    10
    After playing thoroughly I decided to change my rating, even though it has some performance issues it's one of the best Pokémon games I've ever played, it doesn't deserve the bad ratings it's being given
  20. Nov 23, 2022
    10
    I AM enjoying the game A LOT. It is the most fun I have had with Pokémon in ages.

    Yes, the fps do drop sometimes. And yes, the graphics aren't amazing. But I have played this game for 50 hours already, and I have encountered a total of 2 bugs. None of them were gamebreaking and they sorted themselves out in literally 5 seconds. If anything, I found them funny. Don't get me wrong, I
    I AM enjoying the game A LOT. It is the most fun I have had with Pokémon in ages.

    Yes, the fps do drop sometimes. And yes, the graphics aren't amazing. But I have played this game for 50 hours already, and I have encountered a total of 2 bugs. None of them were gamebreaking and they sorted themselves out in literally 5 seconds. If anything, I found them funny. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely think the game SHOULDN'T have these issues, but trust me, it is not as bad as the Internet and the review bombing suggest. It's not even ANY close to unplayable.

    The story is actually pretty interesting. The character design is top tier. The interior design of buildings is gorgeous. The world feels very alive. The gameplay loop is super fun. Pokémon variety is just perfect. The Terastal mechanic is actually a lot better than I expected it to be, I like it way more than Dynamax from the last games. Overall, addicting game, very very fun, does have its technical flaws but they do not take away from the experience.
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  21. Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Even though it has performance issues, everything else is a step up from previous entries in the series.
  22. Nov 23, 2022
    10
    Best Pokémon entry so far. Does many things that should have been present in the 3D titles long ago. Very buggy at the moment but still very playable and I recommend to any fan of Pokémon.
  23. Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Sin contar el aspecto Técnico.
    Este Pokémon es objetivamente el mejor de la franquicia.
    Historia atrapante, mundo abierto bien construido. Ciudades hermosas, música magistral. Buena dificultad incluso para más experimentados. Un segmento final épico Este definitivamente es el camino que Gamefreak debe seguir
  24. Nov 21, 2022
    10
    Definitely needs work but by all means doesn’t deserve a 0. Game freak should start listening to their audience and do better. I’m only giving this score to balance out all the zeroes. It’s still a fun game but it has a ton of technical problems that need to be fixed. Graphics are complete crap and it blows my mind that we’ve actually gone back in time to the N64 days with this game. If IDefinitely needs work but by all means doesn’t deserve a 0. Game freak should start listening to their audience and do better. I’m only giving this score to balance out all the zeroes. It’s still a fun game but it has a ton of technical problems that need to be fixed. Graphics are complete crap and it blows my mind that we’ve actually gone back in time to the N64 days with this game. If I had to give it an actual score, I’d give it a 6.5, maybe a 7. But if it continues in this direction, I will sadly have to say goodbye to the franchise and just remember it for what it once was. Expand
  25. Nov 22, 2022
    10
    Juego entretenido, RPG adictivo y que sigue la fórmula que un Pokémon debe tener con los toques de renovación necesarios, no mi favorito pues varias cosas pudieron ejecutarse mejor, pero una entrega más que resulta disfrutable.

    La nota que tiene actualmente por parte de los usuarios es completamente injusta y sobredimensionada, un ensañamiento sin sentido ni lógica. al igual que pasó en
    Juego entretenido, RPG adictivo y que sigue la fórmula que un Pokémon debe tener con los toques de renovación necesarios, no mi favorito pues varias cosas pudieron ejecutarse mejor, pero una entrega más que resulta disfrutable.

    La nota que tiene actualmente por parte de los usuarios es completamente injusta y sobredimensionada, un ensañamiento sin sentido ni lógica. al igual que pasó en su dia con E/E, obviamente no es un juego de 10 (pues ningun Pokémon realmente lo es), pero una nota más sincera y objetiva que se acercaria a su realidad es 6, 7, u 8 si realmente te gusta.
    El asunto de los bugs en un típico caso de histeria colectiva causaba por el nitpicking percibido en las redes, porque cuando uno juega, esa cantidad de bugs que uno piensa que le van a suceder, no suceden, sino una cantidad muy baja de estos.

    Lo que si no tiene objeciones son los problemas de rendimiento, y es que los FPS realmente se petardean en según que cosas, pero no considero que sea un justificativo de bombardear el 70% de la calificación con 0's absolutos, eso no es razonable. Y se que este 10 tampoco lo es. Pero es que la proporción simplemente no tiene justificación. Otros juegos de Nintendo son protegidos del review bombing desmedido, y este no debería ser la excepción, se necesita demostrar más coherencia en el buen hacer.
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  26. 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.
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  27. Nov 21, 2022
    10
    Excelente juegos que te lleva a los tiempos de los pokemon originales pero en un mundo abierto para explorar.
  28. Dec 5, 2022
    10
    Amazing game the quality of life changes are great. This game gives you so much freedom.
  29. Dec 1, 2022
    10
    É um jogo muito divertido com vários problemas de performance mais que não me atrapalhou na hora de jogar
  30. Dec 9, 2022
    10
    Had a lot of fun with the game despite its glitches, it was still really fun!
  31. 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.
  32. Nov 19, 2022
    10
    De los mejores RPG's que salieron en el año compartiendo la corona con Xenoblade Chronicles 3, otro exclusivo de Nintendo.
    La gente necesita tranquilizarse y saber disfrutar un buen Pokémon, hay mucho odio en el aire.
    Muchas gracias Game Freak.
  33. Dec 22, 2022
    10
    如果不是这个逆天优化和bug,它可以是近十年来最优秀的宝可梦,说实话这次的开发世界质量是远远超出我的预期的,可以看出花了很多心思去打磨这个世界,料多且整个流程设计十分优秀,整体看下来游戏进度很快,坐骑和letsgo系统都让玩家的心流体验十分顺畅,而且这一作无缝衔接的音乐和优秀的剧情都相当值得一提,是真的找回了十多年前那种宝可梦的'冒险'的感觉了。
    同时bug多,优化差且不提,大量删改确实很糟糕,城市纯纯模型啥东西都没有,希望赶快补好优化吧,不要糟蹋了好不容易来的这么好的一作
    如果不是这个逆天优化和bug,它可以是近十年来最优秀的宝可梦,说实话这次的开发世界质量是远远超出我的预期的,可以看出花了很多心思去打磨这个世界,料多且整个流程设计十分优秀,整体看下来游戏进度很快,坐骑和letsgo系统都让玩家的心流体验十分顺畅,而且这一作无缝衔接的音乐和优秀的剧情都相当值得一提,是真的找回了十多年前那种宝可梦的'冒险'的感觉了。
    同时bug多,优化差且不提,大量删改确实很糟糕,城市纯纯模型啥东西都没有,希望赶快补好优化吧,不要糟蹋了好不容易来的这么好的一作
  34. Nov 23, 2022
    10
    I think it's a really fun game apart from all the glitches, but I'm sure they'll be solved with a bug. I really like how building competitive pokemon has become easier. Seriously though, all of y'all who posted negative reviews probably played the game for like two hours or something. (I even saw someone admit it LMFAO) I didn't experience with any game breaking glitch people talk so muchI think it's a really fun game apart from all the glitches, but I'm sure they'll be solved with a bug. I really like how building competitive pokemon has become easier. Seriously though, all of y'all who posted negative reviews probably played the game for like two hours or something. (I even saw someone admit it LMFAO) I didn't experience with any game breaking glitch people talk so much about. The plot? Interesting, perhaps one pf the best in the main series The soundtrack? Splendid The characters? Really good. So yeah, please play the game before rating it. You're bringing down a really good game Expand
  35. 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.
  36. Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Just excellent, there aren't many other words to describe how well Game Freak and TPCI has managed to deal with an open world game. After polishing and improving the current system for years.
    Its a game that everyone has to play, only playing it is understood because despite the average graphics, one falls in love and plays endlessly.
  37. Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Yes Yes Yes yes Yes.
    This is the game many of us have been waiting for.
    Although I didn't dislike the linear formula of the Pokémon of yesteryear at all.
    This open world approach is more than correct. I loved touring the plains of Paldea with Koraidon.
  38. Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Although Sword and Shield have a special place in my heart, this game improves many things on the overall franchise.
    I won't stop saying it, with each game the franchise gets better.
  39. Nov 19, 2022
    10
    It joins to the best Game Freak games along with titles like: Crystal, Emerald, Platinum, Ultra Moon, Sword&Shield+Expansion and Legends Arceus"".

    The anger and fury that many are showing here with the red 0s seems honestly immature to me. Playable is fun and has an ideal progression system. Over the days, people who played the game authentically and legally will give their positive
    It joins to the best Game Freak games along with titles like: Crystal, Emerald, Platinum, Ultra Moon, Sword&Shield+Expansion and Legends Arceus"".

    The anger and fury that many are showing here with the red 0s seems honestly immature to me.
    Playable is fun and has an ideal progression system. Over the days, people who played the game authentically and legally will give their positive ratings to the game (because its a good game despite some glitches), reversing the bad scores of those who played it illegally before it came out and dont like Pokémon really.
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  40. Nov 19, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Solo hay una palabra que describiría a este juego:
    'Adicción'
    Lo digo en serio, desde que uno es rescatado por el legendario hasta llegar a la liga y ver el desenlace de este, es un viaje lleno de capturas y batallas donde el flujo de la diversión no se detiene ningun segundo.
    Tiene uno de los mejores introductorios vistos en un Pokémon.
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  41. 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.
  42. Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Pokémon scarlet and violet are masterpieces, also I’m first review which is nice but go play this game
  43. 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
  44. Nov 19, 2022
    10
    When I said that Legends Arceus would be nominated for best RPG of the year, I was not wrong.
    Many people doubt Game Freak when they have always done their job with passion and dedication to maintaining consistency.
    Scarlet and Violet are no exception, tremendously fun games and full of things to do.
    The simplified RPG par excellence and that should be an example to follow.
  45. Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, highly recommend it, worth every penny

    Pokémon in its maximum expression.
  46. Nov 19, 2022
    10
    En un fandom lleno de hipocresía y gente que se pelea por nimiedades como gráficos. Donde impera el discurso de odio sobre la gente que simplemente disfruta lo que Pokémon plantea en su esencia. Este juego que une dos corrientes de gusto común (mundo abierto y tradicionalismo), en donde la literal premisa trata de cómo intenta el pasado como el futuro coexistir.
    Es la cura que necesitaba
    En un fandom lleno de hipocresía y gente que se pelea por nimiedades como gráficos. Donde impera el discurso de odio sobre la gente que simplemente disfruta lo que Pokémon plantea en su esencia. Este juego que une dos corrientes de gusto común (mundo abierto y tradicionalismo), en donde la literal premisa trata de cómo intenta el pasado como el futuro coexistir.
    Es la cura que necesitaba el fandom para dejar de ser tan divisivo y abandonar esa dinámica de 'Haters vs Fans'. Pero veo que aunque hay gente reacia, muchos estamos disfrutando la aventura que Paldea presenta con sus mecánicas tradicionales de la tan amada fórmula Pokémon y la tendencia actual de implementar el mundo abierto.
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  47. 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.
  48. Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Despite the FPS, the game is a 10. The content is huge and the possibilities are infinite! 100%recommended
  49. Jan 26, 2023
    10
    Everything I ever wanted from a Pokémon game. Large open world, sprites follow you, and 3 separate great adventures to go on!
  50. May 24, 2023
    10
    Hands down the best Pokémon title I have ever played in 20 years!! BRAVO to the audio department! they deserves an award for this! I have never seen in any game I have ever played, outstanding track after track, changing so frequently, again and again, never giving you a moment to rest... it truly is unrelenting, i feel like iv already heard 30 great tracks an im only 8 hours through (aHands down the best Pokémon title I have ever played in 20 years!! BRAVO to the audio department! they deserves an award for this! I have never seen in any game I have ever played, outstanding track after track, changing so frequently, again and again, never giving you a moment to rest... it truly is unrelenting, i feel like iv already heard 30 great tracks an im only 8 hours through (a lot of games will leave you with few options for music) and the musical transitions in and out of battle are truly unique to this game alone. the little animations of Pokémon are so adorable. and the 3d animations for some reason seem to appeal way more than any other previous title. and after playing Pokémon archeus, this game is a breath of fresh air to be in the modern environment, all the while keeping those classic game boy Pokémon tunes.

    the graphics is obviously a problem for people. but to me it doesn't bother me at all.
    but I do understand, if you are a stickler for graphics, then this game isn't for you.
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  51. Nov 25, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Najlepsze Pokemony na Nintendo Switch! To zdecydowanie najlepsza gra Pokemon od dawna o ile nie od zawsze! I pomimo tych wszystkich bugów i glitchy, które teraz latają po sieci i o które teraz jest takie oburzenie u niektórych graczy, którzy przywykli do 4K i stabilnych 120fps w PS5 i XSX/S (oczywiście nie mówię, że te błędy to coś dobrego ani, że należy to olać, ale nazywanie tej gry najbardziej zepsutą grą pod względem technicznym w historii to przesada). Chociaż akurat mnie podczas całej gry wywaliło tylko 1 raz, a gra dosłownie co chwilę robi auto save, więc gdy wczytałem byłem dosłownie 1 minutę od miejsca wywalenia, innych bugów też za wiele nie uświadczyłem i nawet aż takich spadków FPS jak w Hyrule Warriors przez większość gry nie miałem (chociaż się zdarzały ale też bez przesady) to myślę, że ocena zasłużona! Expand
  52. 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
  53. Nov 24, 2022
    10
    Honestly haven't had any performance issues but also I'm playing pokemon on a switch. If I want to complain about graphics and frame rates I'd go play a PC game. This is one of the best pokemon games to date. It's very engaging, fun, and takes big strides towards achieving a new direction for pokemon. It is FAR from unplayable. The issues and bugs are honestly not bad to almost nonHonestly haven't had any performance issues but also I'm playing pokemon on a switch. If I want to complain about graphics and frame rates I'd go play a PC game. This is one of the best pokemon games to date. It's very engaging, fun, and takes big strides towards achieving a new direction for pokemon. It is FAR from unplayable. The issues and bugs are honestly not bad to almost non existent. The folks making this seem like the worst game in the world are just spoiled and whiny. This will be an addicting, classic favorite if you give it a chance. Expand
  54. Jan 11, 2023
    10
    all those people saying that the game is glitchy played like only 2 seconds before saying, "oh, this game isnt up to my standards. screw it" and putting it in the trash. i experienced no bugs throughout the entire game.

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

    anyways, the game is AWESOME!!! lovely story, great graphics, cool new pokes, and big plot twists. presents a challenge for those who rush in too quickly, and rewards for being successful. the enemy team may look kind of dumb and weak, but trust me, dont underestimate their leaders. same goes with the gym leaders (although they dont look dumb) they can be a real pain if you have the wrong/low level pokemon. im not going to spoil anything else, but overall game was 10/10 and i highly recommend getting this. and once more, READ THE STATEMENT ABOVE THIS SECTION!!!
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  55. Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Pokémon escarlate e violeta são obras-primas, também sou a primeira revisão, o que é bom, mas vá jogar este jogo
  56. Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Muy buen juego, la verdad que el mundo abierto le ha sentado genial. Me encanta que puedas elegir por dónde ir sin que te marquen el camino. El único fallo es el tema de los bugs, q hay muchos. Y como detalle por ponerme crítica diría que cuesta de ver los pokemons, al igual sí los hicieran más grandes serían más fáciles de ver. Y, personalmente, la paleta de colores de espada y escudo meMuy buen juego, la verdad que el mundo abierto le ha sentado genial. Me encanta que puedas elegir por dónde ir sin que te marquen el camino. El único fallo es el tema de los bugs, q hay muchos. Y como detalle por ponerme crítica diría que cuesta de ver los pokemons, al igual sí los hicieran más grandes serían más fáciles de ver. Y, personalmente, la paleta de colores de espada y escudo me gustaba más. Pero sigo diciendo q esto son detalles menores. Me gusta la historia, el poder hacer realmente lo q quieras. El que hayan clases, gimnasios y dos historias más. Me parece que la saga va por buen camino. Ah! Una cosa más, me encantaría que se pudiera volver a entrar en las casas ajajja me encantaba entrar en ellas a buscar cosas. PD: le pongo un 10, aunque pondría un 9, pero es que no considero que tenga que tener una nota tan baja de media en general. Porque la saga pokemon está yendo en buena dirección Expand
  57. Nov 23, 2022
    10
    Grandísimo juego, muy bueno, llevo 10h de juego 0 fallos nada de lo que dicen y muestran por las redes. Ni caso solo están buscando opacar un juego muy bueno.
  58. 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
  59. Nov 20, 2022
    10
    les seul critique qu'on peut balancer au jeu c'est les bug et les graphisme du monde ouvert sinon le jeu est une pépite vraiment une claque que j'ai pas eu depuis pokemon blanc et noir
  60. Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Have you ever wondered what it would be like to shove a Nymble 'down there' and lay back in repose as she bucks her way out?

    Well after playing this game, I have. And that's why this game is a Perfect 10. It's a Nymble-bucking-good game.
  61. Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Despite lacking visuals and frame rate, I think this is a game well worth the money, the free open world is fun to explore and the pokemon that roam the world fill it with charm. The story is also something to write home about, being near black and white level story telling. Overall its a good game, but please fix the graphics GameFreak!
  62. Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Pretty good actually. There are some graphical issues but the gameplay, characters, and Pokemon were really fun this time around.
  63. Nov 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love the game and I don't care what the pokemon hater complaining about the game have nothing to do but vent on line I think it the starter the mad of sprigatito final form and mad and gave this game a lower score. I give this game 100 if it let mem Expand
  64. 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
  65. 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
  66. 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
  67. 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
  68. Nov 19, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fuera del rendimiento, lo demás va todo muy bien y te mantiene ocupado mucho tiempo Expand
  69. Nov 19, 2022
    10
    My Experience with this game so far is Amazing yes there some problems with the game but That doesn't Let me have so much fun with Pokemon Scarlet and Violet I love this New open World Pokemon game and cant wait to see Where this games goes foward
  70. Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Despite the performance issue I think it is the Pokemon game we have been dream up to 25 years. It has wonderful world- building, very fun and quality of life feature update like camping and the camera app. It has the most interesting characters and story- telling and some how the best gameplay in the franchise. The three path contain so much joy and discovers.
  71. Nov 19, 2022
    10
    ive never played a game this **** good this makes soul silver look like **** this has to be the greatest game ever next to over the hedge on the ps2
  72. Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Gráficamente Pokemon es un juego que deja mucho que desear en cuánto experiencia, frescura e historia estamos ante uno de los mejores títulos principales Pd: odio las caídas de Fps espero lo arreglen pronto con futuro parches
  73. Nov 19, 2022
    10
    The game is actually very fun, they did a very good job with all the new features and updates to models. The game does suffer from performance issues unfortunately, but that's not nearly enough to ruin the experience overall, not even close.
    It's a very enjoyable game
  74. Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Awesome game, try it out for yourself instead of falling for the negative reviews!
  75. Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Hay mucho odio por aquí, este rating no es fiable así como yo puedo poner esta puntuación.
  76. Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Hi, I can see a lot of people hating this game, but as I can see it, you have 2 opcions:
    -you can enjoy an amazing open world and a lot of new ways to play pokemon, with a lot of new pokemon on it
    -you start looking to a person which is far from you and start crying because he's not moving right
  77. Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Es el mejor juego que he jugado,ni arceus se le acercan, sinceramente es una joya.
  78. Nov 20, 2022
    10
    in honesty the the multiple zeros on this game shows this site is untrustworthy the users are over relying on texture and performance and exaggerated "unplayable" is wrong on to my review the preformance has issues the studdering yeah its jarring but unplayable no this the new mons are a mix of great and meh but the gameplay is adictive i recommend it but it does need some patching but inin honesty the the multiple zeros on this game shows this site is untrustworthy the users are over relying on texture and performance and exaggerated "unplayable" is wrong on to my review the preformance has issues the studdering yeah its jarring but unplayable no this the new mons are a mix of great and meh but the gameplay is adictive i recommend it but it does need some patching but in honesty don't listen to reviews use your opinion and close friends because the modern internet makes user reviews flawed now so trust your own judgement Expand
  79. Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Por lo menos llevo 25h de juego con Pokémon Escarlata, y por lo menos aun me quedan 75h mas de juego entre post game y late game... todos esos que puntúan de forma negativa Pokémon escarlata no han jugado lo mas mínimo a este juego, que si, que los grafios del entorno dejan mucho que desear, pero, realmente es importante? no, para nada, teniendo en cuenta los gráficos de los Pokémon conPor lo menos llevo 25h de juego con Pokémon Escarlata, y por lo menos aun me quedan 75h mas de juego entre post game y late game... todos esos que puntúan de forma negativa Pokémon escarlata no han jugado lo mas mínimo a este juego, que si, que los grafios del entorno dejan mucho que desear, pero, realmente es importante? no, para nada, teniendo en cuenta los gráficos de los Pokémon con esas super texturas, las Tera incursiones con esos reflejos y esa pedazo de animación, las 3 historias, sobre todo la de Damián y la del Team Star, una rival que te es pesada pero te alegra el día, y por no hablar que le han dado personalidad a Koraidon/Miraidon... Pokémon Escarlata/Purpura es de 10 y si pudiese le pondría mas puntuación, esas 544 personas que han votado de forma negativa no han llegado ni a elegir el inicial, son unas nenazas que tienen miedo de jugar hasta el final y admitir que Pokémon escarlata y purpura es la mejor generación desde la quinta... y esos 41 que han votado de forma intermedia, entiendo que dudéis de la Tera cristalización y de los gráficos de entorno, pero os animo a llegar hasta el final, si no os emociona la historia de Damián, es que estáis muertos por dentro, en serio, esa historia es de lo mejor que han sacado en Pokémon, no se ha visto nunca en los videojuegos, y esta al nivel de cuando Ash esta por soltar a Pikachu, Pokémon Escarlata y Purpura se merecen los 10 puntos por encima de todo, y han demostrado que los gráficos del entorno no tienen que ser los mas importantes, os guste o no, son unos juegos buenísimos, y quien juegue por los gráficos del entorno que se vaya a Elden Ring si tiene huevos... Expand
  80. Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Nota contra la review bombing no objetiva, el juego tiene sus fallos pero no se merece la nota de la comunidad. El juego tiene Bugs, fallos gráficas y caídas de fps, pero como juego de Pokémon ha evolucionado, posiblemente el mejor en años, la libertad, la historia, las diferentes cosas que hacer, su nota real debería ser de un 7, si arreglas todo lo anterior un 8,5.
  81. Nov 20, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Posiblemente el juego de pokemon más adicto, aún así los fallos técnicos son imperdonables Expand
  82. Nov 20, 2022
    10
    ignore the bad notes. the game is beautiful and innovative, best pokemon. Performance issues will be fixed in future updates.
  83. Nov 21, 2022
    10
    It’s the most fun Pokémon game I’ve ever played. I know the graphics are poor, but coming from somehow who hasn’t enjoyed Pokémon since Ruby/sapphire this is the first time in a an extremely long time I haven’t given up on a Pokémon game after playing for a few hours. It’s a blast, and overall a massive step forward for the franchise.
  84. Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Realmente es un juego bastante divertido, las dinámicas y la música atrapan bastante, el multi jugador mejoró bastante y la inmersión no se pierde en ningún momento, el único fallo es el tema gráfico y la fuga de memoria que tiene después de 4 o 5 horas de juego.
  85. Nov 20, 2022
    10
    The glitches in this game are just fun. Sometimes it is really fun to break a game. The stories are each great in their own right. My favorite is the Path of Legend. There is no reason to call the games bad just because of the graphics. They look cartoony which just increases the fun. The game is also an open world as well. There are now over one thousand pokemon which is a major feat. InThe glitches in this game are just fun. Sometimes it is really fun to break a game. The stories are each great in their own right. My favorite is the Path of Legend. There is no reason to call the games bad just because of the graphics. They look cartoony which just increases the fun. The game is also an open world as well. There are now over one thousand pokemon which is a major feat. In all, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are amazing. They are definitely the most fun pokemon games. (Yes better than Gen 1 and 2). I can't wait to see what happens in Gen 9 next. Expand
  86. Nov 20, 2022
    10
    One of the most fun Pokémon games to come out recently, I really haven’t had performance issues either
  87. Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Estou super viciado no game. Tem certos bugs, que eu acho que deveriam ter sido lançado sem eles, porém não compromete a gameplay. Espero que lancem em breve um update pra corrigi-los.
  88. Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Me ha encantado, y aunque los gráficos no sean los mejores pues no me importa
  89. Nov 20, 2022
    10
    La gente solo pone las malas valoraciones por los problemas de rendimiento y eso con alguna actualización se va a arreglar. Además, la gente solo se queda con lo malo del juego pero yo veo que el juego está muy bien hecho, con problemas de rendimiento, pero tampoco es injugable.
  90. Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Absolutely amazing game. Does not deserve a low rating. Love the storylines and open world experience! 10/10. As for the bugs and robot people... I've played this constantly since it being released. Ive encountered 2 bugs, which kicked me off the game - Easy fix, I save regularly. The people walk like robots sometimes, but this fies itself after a few seconds. Give the game a chance. YouAbsolutely amazing game. Does not deserve a low rating. Love the storylines and open world experience! 10/10. As for the bugs and robot people... I've played this constantly since it being released. Ive encountered 2 bugs, which kicked me off the game - Easy fix, I save regularly. The people walk like robots sometimes, but this fies itself after a few seconds. Give the game a chance. You won't be disappointed. 10/10 love it Expand
  91. Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Honestly the best story and game play of any pokemon game so far. I've been playing since the GBA era and this is so close tot he game I've been dreaming of.
  92. Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Atm I'd say it's my second maybe third favourite pokemon game, it's just a joy to play, tho performance is holding it back a little and I think it is missing some slice of life improvements that where in legends
  93. Nov 20, 2022
    10
    I never expected the game to run like a dream. At least the story is the best the series has ever had. I have beat the game and haven't run into a character I don't like. Seriously, play the game and you'll understand how good it is. All of these negative reviews dragging such a good game down are a shame since it just shows that these people played for maybe an hour or two and decided toI never expected the game to run like a dream. At least the story is the best the series has ever had. I have beat the game and haven't run into a character I don't like. Seriously, play the game and you'll understand how good it is. All of these negative reviews dragging such a good game down are a shame since it just shows that these people played for maybe an hour or two and decided to review bomb the game. Are there glitches? sometimes. do they break the game? I haven't run into one yet. are the graphics that bad? No. the game looks great, but people have seen so many passion projects and fan animations that they've decided that anything less is bad. Arven's story? Relatable and heartwarming. Penny's? wonderful! Nemona as a rival? The best in the series hands down. this game is a marked improvement on the series. Expand
  94. Nov 20, 2022
    10
    This game is being unfairly review bombed. It is by far one of the most fun experiences I have had with a Pokémon game in a long time. They made lots of quality of life improvements, they’ve broken the mold in so many areas, the freedom to explore is wonderful, the amount of things to do besides just gym battles is a welcome addition. Honestly a really fun game. It’s a shame it’s gettingThis game is being unfairly review bombed. It is by far one of the most fun experiences I have had with a Pokémon game in a long time. They made lots of quality of life improvements, they’ve broken the mold in so many areas, the freedom to explore is wonderful, the amount of things to do besides just gym battles is a welcome addition. Honestly a really fun game. It’s a shame it’s getting such bad reviews because this will only push Gamefreak to make games like past Pokémon games and they will never try to innovate again. Expand
  95. Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Simplemente creo que se lo merece. Hacía mucho tiempo que no disfrutaba tanto de un juego de pokémon. ¿Que Game Freak lo podía haber hecho mejor en cuanto a gráficos? por supuesto, pero a mí personalmente no me afecta en cuanto a la experiencia de juego la verdad. Puedo entender que haya gente que le moleste el tema de los gráficos, pero sinceramente el odio que se ha generado últimamenteSimplemente creo que se lo merece. Hacía mucho tiempo que no disfrutaba tanto de un juego de pokémon. ¿Que Game Freak lo podía haber hecho mejor en cuanto a gráficos? por supuesto, pero a mí personalmente no me afecta en cuanto a la experiencia de juego la verdad. Puedo entender que haya gente que le moleste el tema de los gráficos, pero sinceramente el odio que se ha generado últimamente es completamente innecesario. Expand
  96. Nov 21, 2022
    10
    No se merece un 10 ni de lejos, pero tampoco un 0 y así nivelo la nota general
  97. Nov 21, 2022
    10
    With Sword and Shield it was obvious they were experimenting, with Arceus it was obvious they learned a lot of lessons and implemented them, and it’s obvious they continue to do so. This is the best Pokémon game in history. It is unfortunate that the graphical issues cast a shadow over this great game.
  98. Nov 21, 2022
    10
    Great game, i feel like it has the most story from a pokemon game by far. A large improvement from gen 8
  99. Nov 21, 2022
    10
    Yes they will fix all in the next game, as always. For now this game is still awesome!
  100. Nov 21, 2022
    10
    Gran juego creo que renovar la saga es su mejor virtud, por otro lado creo que el odio de las personas están evitando que el juego pueda alcanzar su potencial eso y sus comentarios de que quieren su rembolso
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 118 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 56 out of 118
  2. 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. 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.
  3. 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.