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. romago89
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    Confío en que arreglarán el en próximas actualizaciones, quitando los bugs y fallos gráficos y caídas de fps el juego como historia y aventura y mecánicas me está pareciendo una auténtica obra de arte, es verdad que no son perdonables los errores pero hay que darles un poco de tiempo para que lo arreglen.
  2. Doughkey
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Unplayable frame rate, glitches and crashes constantly, content is lacking compared to previous installments
  3. A_Dragk202
    Nov 20, 2022
    7
    The game itself is very good, but the only criticism is its terrible and horrible FPS fluency, Game Freak should solve this as soon as possible, and assured that the game will have a better review
  4. WindFantom
    Nov 20, 2022
    1
    Another cash out on the nostalgia.It is an embarrassment to release this kind of game in 2022.I am a huge fan of the franchise,have all the pokemon games since Yellow...pokemon Violet/Scarlet made me say,no more.It took a tremendous amount of mental effort to sit through the first couple of hours.It so freakin slow!!!Every movement animation its just a joke..the whole game is a completeAnother cash out on the nostalgia.It is an embarrassment to release this kind of game in 2022.I am a huge fan of the franchise,have all the pokemon games since Yellow...pokemon Violet/Scarlet made me say,no more.It took a tremendous amount of mental effort to sit through the first couple of hours.It so freakin slow!!!Every movement animation its just a joke..the whole game is a complete joke.Game developers should be punished for releasing a game so raw and broken.… Expand
  5. mmiller
    Nov 20, 2022
    1
    From the very start, this game is riddled with bugs, awful textures and animations, and absolutely embarrassing landscapes. I've seen student made games with more polish, so I expect far more from the most profitable franchise in the world. The fact that this was released 6 years after Breath of the Wild on the same hardware is so astounding that it's almost funny.
  6. EmileLef
    Nov 20, 2022
    1
    Pokemon Scarlet/Violet have succeeded in one thing: show that Game Freak or maybe the Pokemon Company do not care about their games. It has been noticeable since Sword and Shield, but has become blatantly clear with this new entry of the series. The game is clearly not finished: fps are low (≈20 fps) and textures look like a free to play game from a decade ago. The menus are clunky andPokemon Scarlet/Violet have succeeded in one thing: show that Game Freak or maybe the Pokemon Company do not care about their games. It has been noticeable since Sword and Shield, but has become blatantly clear with this new entry of the series. The game is clearly not finished: fps are low (≈20 fps) and textures look like a free to play game from a decade ago. The menus are clunky and slow, the animations are poorly made and the glitches are numerous. I know some people have been enjoying it but I believe we must voice our concerns and point out the lack of effort of the developper if we hope to have a decent game one day. A lot of features that were introduced in Legends:Arceus have been removed, making the game feel slower and less responsive. I feel restricted in terms of mobility in comparaison to PLA. The battles feel slower too and because of the technical difficulties, every time a battle ends there is a 1-2 second response time before anything happens which makes it very awkward and sluggish. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have been rushed and are clearly not finished in this state but I fear that even with the technical issues resolved, the game would not hold up due to the numerous feature they've cut and the obvious step back in terms of gameplay. The title of "open world" would not save this game in my opinion.… Expand
  7. Xomsel
    Nov 20, 2022
    5
    Graphics like N64. Game looks and Runs very Bad. No Level scaling. Story Bad, everything Bad. Arceus was better in every Point. But I’m Kind of enjoing it so far
  8. MrGenji
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Genuinely dissappointed by how poorly and horrendous the overall quality of the game is. The bugs and performance may differ in quanitity and quality, but indeed are broadly and oftentimes present. Disturbing not just immersion and fun, but also heavily frustrating and really hard to enjoy what all of us love to: Explore,fight,catch,train,collect,strategize and so on. Not even clothingGenuinely dissappointed by how poorly and horrendous the overall quality of the game is. The bugs and performance may differ in quanitity and quality, but indeed are broadly and oftentimes present. Disturbing not just immersion and fun, but also heavily frustrating and really hard to enjoy what all of us love to: Explore,fight,catch,train,collect,strategize and so on. Not even clothing customization....
    The story was also a shallow, one-dimensional cringefest with barely any interesting plot and characters.. I know it's target audience is younger folks, but this is even to those who are maybe more simple- and open-minded about such aspects an insult to injury. Finally, this feels like I've been robbed by a fraudster company for an unfinished/broken product. Unfortunately, this is not the first time the company GAME FREAK has failed to deliver a top notch product. Most of them where underwhelming in terms of graphics and performance while they let themselves get carried by the fan's overall joy towards Pokemon. Now they have stooped this low on all accords and it would be better for Nintendo to consider another company to further take up on the future Pokemon games, because I'll keep my distance in the future towards products from GAME FREAK and probably even refuse to buy them completely.    … Expand
  9. Bnois
    Nov 20, 2022
    1
    The level of disrespect the Pokemon company shows towards the players is just outrageos. Same goes for the long time „fans” who still defend this fiasco no matter what.
  10. Caroline5454
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Not only this is a serious downgrade for Pokémon, the Pokémon company is getting too comfortable and confident that their long-term fans will continue to buy their games no matter what. I feel like this was the last straw. And yes, he wanted an open world Pokémon game… what we didn’t want is a game so open, big, and lifeless that the Pokémon we encounter are the size of rice grains.Not only this is a serious downgrade for Pokémon, the Pokémon company is getting too comfortable and confident that their long-term fans will continue to buy their games no matter what. I feel like this was the last straw. And yes, he wanted an open world Pokémon game… what we didn’t want is a game so open, big, and lifeless that the Pokémon we encounter are the size of rice grains. Seriously?? Why are all the Pokémon so small?

    I don’t even get me started with the performance issues. I can’t tell if this game was just unfinished or what, but it’s absolutely pathetic. This game should’ve never been released. A HUGE downgrade from Shield.    … Expand
  11. omovri
    Nov 20, 2022
    2
    It came out incomplete. Its litterally unplayable and none can tell me otherwise,this game needed more developing time and they just wanted to be on schedule. I am disgusted by how my favourite childhood game became trash
  12. Alarik17
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    You got to be kidding me with the critics reviews on this game, fr they need to give more time to the games to come out.
  13. Threextres
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    I gave up trying to play after two hours of forcing myself to endure the sluggish performance and tanking fps.
    Not worth the 60 in current state.
  14. Derak
    Nov 20, 2022
    3
    Otro pokemon más, con sus cosas buenas y sus cosas malas, pero es imperdonable a
    nivel técnico, texturas inexistentes, modelos en baja, bajadas de fps increíbles, bugs constantes… no es un juego indie, es un juego de la “marca” más rentable de la historia… esto no se puede permitir.
  15. Dionisiojemg
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Glitchy, janky and awful at full price? No thanks Game Freak, it is the last time.
  16. EmEssOh
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    This game gives me Cyberpunk 2077 flashbacks. I'ts a technical mess. Lightning is terrible. Objects teleport.
  17. Robyjes
    Nov 20, 2022
    1
    The Game have a lot of bugs and tecnical problems. The npc's animations hane no fps and in general the entire game run below 25 fps in certain places drop to less than 10 fps. A major part of the new pokemons are ridiculous. Game freak is a junk developer.
  18. LordRuaX
    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.
  19. kushtendo64
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    I can't even believe Nintendo let this game be released. Heart Gold and Soul Silver need to be ported to the switch ASAP. There is no excuse for how God awful this game is. Thank God I can get my money back this time.
  20. SSZ
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    The game has a ton of performance issues, bugs and glitches which is completely unnacceptable for a game being released in 2022 and a clear indication that the game needed more development time than what was given by the Pokemon Company. Get this game later on sale and buy something more fuctional like Sonic Frontiers or GOW Ragnarok instead of this.
  21. Reewe
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    The only thing missing are microtransactions and loot boxes. Looking forward to it on the next gen.
  22. Excamur
    Nov 20, 2022
    4
    I don't understand why they removed the good decisions of Leyends: Arceus. I WANT TO CATCH POKEMONS WITHOUT ENTER IN COMBAT. I WANT TO THROW THE POKEBALLS. Please Game Freak, do it. The transitions and this way of play is NOT good.

    The design is also HORRIBLE, I want back the anime style from Arceus and the other Pokemon games. This realistic style just doesn't fit Pokemon. And, the    I don't understand why they removed the good decisions of Leyends: Arceus. I WANT TO CATCH POKEMONS WITHOUT ENTER IN COMBAT. I WANT TO THROW THE POKEBALLS. Please Game Freak, do it. The transitions and this way of play is NOT good.

    The design is also HORRIBLE, I want back the anime style from Arceus and the other Pokemon games. This realistic style just doesn't fit Pokemon.

    And, the last thing, but not less important, the game is broken, the FPS are too bad, there are too many bugs, this is disgusting.

    I think that the game is rushed, this needs at least 6 months more of developing. I really hope that in the next game they use the good mechanics present in Arceus, the Anime style and a good performance.    … Expand
  23. albertz94
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    The game is buggy as hell, the frame-rate is indecent, the textures are tremendous, the story is for stupid kids, most of the new pokemons are awful, the "open world" is a land of nothing. Whoever is giving this game a score above 4 clearly has some mental issue.
  24. Guy631
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    The game look like it's 1998 and it's release on gamecube but really not good game.
    Im really angry on Nintendo and gamefreak and I hope they will learn from it and stop Release this Kind of joke.
  25. Fweb34
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Arceus took mamy steps forward into the world of open world pokemon that created a smooth, fast paced, and incredibly fun experience. I couldnt wait until I played the new main line game that would take the lessons learned from Arceus and bring them into a main line. Enviros were still low quality and hollow feeling like in Arceus and every awesome QoL improvement and open world mechanicArceus took mamy steps forward into the world of open world pokemon that created a smooth, fast paced, and incredibly fun experience. I couldnt wait until I played the new main line game that would take the lessons learned from Arceus and bring them into a main line. Enviros were still low quality and hollow feeling like in Arceus and every awesome QoL improvement and open world mechanic that was good in Arceus was either gone or done really badly. Movement is terrible, game looks terrible, cant go in buildings, city is unlived in and ffilled with the same weird sandwich stores pasted around.

    Really just such a low effort attempt at a game that it isnt even funny    … Expand
  26. RafaelSama
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    esse jogo é extremamente preguiçoso, uma vergonha para a franquia pokemon. A gamefreak não se importa nem um pouco com seus fãs, ela n sei como ela teve coragem de entregar um jogo que parece que esta em pré-alpha e cobrar 300R$ por isso. Uma total VERGONHA!!!!!!!
  27. Pingus_Pongus
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Inexcusable technical nightmare. the game is plagued by bugs and glitches, and did I mention it's horribly optimized? Coupled with low frame rate and graphics worse than some console games on the GameCube.
  28. SalexReviews
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    I will say that giving this game a 0 rating is not accurate, but we can no longer allow the Pokémon Company to keep pushing out unfinished ugly games. Don’t buy Pokémon Scarlett or Violet until they get their act together.
  29. NortyLawty
    Nov 20, 2022
    3
    There is a foundation for a good game here, with lots of fun and interesting new Pokémon designs.
    Already existing Pokémon have benefited from some updated models too, with added detail that can look great.
    Disappointingly, that same passion was not put into the rest of the game. The game is plagued with technical and graphical problems, as well as bland open world exploration,    There is a foundation for a good game here, with lots of fun and interesting new Pokémon designs.
    Already existing Pokémon have benefited from some updated models too, with added detail that can look great.
    Disappointingly, that same passion was not put into the rest of the game. The game is plagued with technical and graphical problems, as well as bland open world exploration, objectives with very little focus or direction, and a fairly dull story.
    Playing this game feels like beta testing an open world expansion for Pokémon Sword/Shield. Far from the exciting new generation of the highest grossing franchise of all time that was promised.
    Game freak have taken several steps backwards after the interesting shake up they brought us with Pokémon Legends: Arceus, and in future would definitely benefit from a much longer development cycle.
    Overall, a disappointing experience that I cannot recommend to anyone except hardcore Pokémon fans, interested in catching some exciting new Pokémon designs.    … Expand
  30. Arosaybleye
    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
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 118 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 56 out of 118
  2. Mixed: 60 out of 118
  3. Negative: 2 out of 118
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 24, 2024
    60
    Not a bad game. It still has its solid core, new Pokémon, and what's worked for years continues to work. The open world is a questionable addition in my opinion. [Issue#324]
  2. VideoGamer
    Dec 14, 2023
    70
    Pokemon Scarlet and Violet take the long-awaited step into a fully open-world, but one poorly implemented and marred by frustration. A compelling story and characters are a saving grace in what is ultimately a fun game, but Pokemon's attempts at modernising continue to fall disappointingly short.
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  3. Het Nieuwsblad
    Jul 31, 2023
    20
    A square wheel spins more smoothly and fluidly than this game. If three Pokémon or characters come into view at once, the whole game creaks and falters. Edge-off unplayable. And that's a shame. Because the addition of an open world is "on paper" a puffy idea to refresh the franchise. No more linear walking that takes you past gyms and ever stronger and different Pokémon, gotta catch 'em all. You can go wherever you want. With some tactics, you can take on some very tough challenges with Pokémon that aren't nearly strong enough. Fun! Except this game just wasn't ready. It's shameless that Nintendo and Game Freak are still throwing it on the market. Nevertheless: 10 million games sold in just three days.
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