Pokemon Scarlet

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3.4

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  1. shawn_wolf05
    Nov 20, 2022
    8
    Es un gran juego de la saga, muy disfrutable, un gran diseño de mapa, Pokémon muy variados y un mundo muy vivo, hermosas ciudades y personajes carismáticos. Pero, tiene un gran fallo y es la caída de FPS, bugs y glitches, fallos de rendimiento y las horribles texturas.
    Le pongo un 8 porque a pesar del apartado visual, es un juego muy disfrutable y completo con buena historia y hermoso    Es un gran juego de la saga, muy disfrutable, un gran diseño de mapa, Pokémon muy variados y un mundo muy vivo, hermosas ciudades y personajes carismáticos. Pero, tiene un gran fallo y es la caída de FPS, bugs y glitches, fallos de rendimiento y las horribles texturas.
    Le pongo un 8 porque a pesar del apartado visual, es un juego muy disfrutable y completo con buena historia y hermoso mundo
    Espero que la gente no sea tan hater del juego    … Expand
  2. Alex2k371
    Nov 20, 2022
    8
    Un juego 3 en 1, rompedor y con mimo en el apartado artístico, pero decadente en gráficos y framerate.
    Una aventura digna de la 9na generación de Pokémon siguiendo con el mismo estilo que la 8va pero adaptandola a las costumbres Españolas y recogiendo ideas de Leyendas Pokemon.

    PD: Dejad de jugar en emuladores y el 98% de los bugs desapareceran, denada.
  3. Alibaba445
    Nov 20, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tecnicamente un autentico desastre no hay por donde cojerlo pero el argumento banda sonora el mundo y jugablemente es lo mejor de la saga pero si que es cierto que los bugs y framerates son desastrosos… Expand
  4. BLEACHdc
    Nov 20, 2022
    8
    I’m about 4 hours into the game and so far haven’t experienced any of the bugs other seem to have been cursed with. Although, the game does feel laggy at moments but it is something I can look past. Getting the performance side out of the way, the new Pokémon game goes all out in changing the way we play Pokémon. It feels like a big upgrade on Pokémon Legends: Arceus, mixing the goodI’m about 4 hours into the game and so far haven’t experienced any of the bugs other seem to have been cursed with. Although, the game does feel laggy at moments but it is something I can look past. Getting the performance side out of the way, the new Pokémon game goes all out in changing the way we play Pokémon. It feels like a big upgrade on Pokémon Legends: Arceus, mixing the good points from the game with the classic Pokémon formula. I tried to go into this game without my nostalgia goggles on and to the games credit, it did well to add new features and Pokémon without alienating me completely. I’m not a fan of most of the designs of the new Pokémon and luckily I could create a team that includes Pokémon specially from the first few generations. Honestly, I’m not the biggest fan of the new Terastallizing dynamic, BUT similar to other gimmicks like mega evolutions from X and Y, it’s not a crucial part of the game and if it really isn’t you’re cup of tea it can be ignored all together. Overall I do genuinely like this game, it’s one of the best looking Pokémon games we’ve ever had and remains one of Nintendos best franchises. For the way Pokémon seemed to be heading, especially after Arceus, I think this game is more a step in the right direction to keep the franchise feeling new, but with the same classic Pokémon charm.… Expand
  5. Pixx01
    Nov 20, 2022
    8
    Technically many issues, but still a lot of fun nonetheless. My experience, even with some of the visual and performance issues, is better than the last 2 gens together so that's a W for me. Still wished GameFreak could get the time to develop a finished game, but the hate is a bit too strong in my opinion.
  6. Ron3r
    Nov 20, 2022
    8
    The game is fun, if you like pokémon you will enjoy the gameplay. Feeling free to choose what to do is pleasant and encourage you to explore and have control of your story. The game needs a patch fixing some errors and improving the fps which decreses sometimes.
  7. Its7empest
    Nov 21, 2022
    8
    I don't know where all the complaints about bugs come from. Seems mostly fine to me, just a few minor bugs but I have had nothing but fun playing it.
  8. Ordep29
    Nov 21, 2022
    8
    Me gustó, es totalmente diferente a juegos anteriores, el mundo abierto te da demasiado juego sin necesidad de hacer gym u otros objetivos que te pone el juego aún que tiene unos fallos de fps y calidad
  9. CatExus
    Nov 21, 2022
    8
    Es un juego muy disfrutable, tiene algunos bugs , pero en mi experiencia personal no he tenido que liadiar con ningun bug
  10. BUBATZO
    Nov 24, 2022
    8
    Pokemon Scarlet and Violets open-world game-play is the next step in the direction of the Pokemon franchise, its game-play is extremely fun and very addicting. Sadly it has many bugs, which gives the player the feeling of playing a beta-version of the finished game. Yet the bugs don´t really matter to me, therefore im giving 8 out of 10 stars.
  11. EduNewgate93
    Nov 24, 2022
    8
    Un juego de pokémon que es un 10 empañado por un apartado técnico que le hace ser un 8.

    La realidad es que es un videojuego muy divertido, jugable y mecánicamente me parece lo mejor que hay de pokémon hasta la fecha. Te engancha a continuar con la historia, 3 líneas narrativas que son mucho más interesantes que en otras entregas. A la vez, te incita también a perderte por el mapa    Un juego de pokémon que es un 10 empañado por un apartado técnico que le hace ser un 8.

    La realidad es que es un videojuego muy divertido, jugable y mecánicamente me parece lo mejor que hay de pokémon hasta la fecha.

    Te engancha a continuar con la historia, 3 líneas narrativas que son mucho más interesantes que en otras entregas. A la vez, te incita también a perderte por el mapa capturando pokémon o buscando los teracristales. Todo esto combinado hace que tengas distintas posibilidades para desarrollar tu camino como entrenador pokémon de la forma que mejor te parezca. En este aspecto tengo que añadir que me hubiera gustado que el juego hubiera implementado el autoleveo de los rivales, o al menos de los líderes de gimnasio, jefes del team star y pokémon dominantes, para darle una versatilidad casi perfecta.

    En lo personal, el hecho de que esté ambientado en España y tenga guiños tanto a lo gastronómico como a las inspiraciones de muchos de los pokémon o el estilo arquitectónico de diversas ciudades, es para mi un punto a favor más.

    Por último, también hay que hablar de lo malo, y es el apartado técnico. Gráficamente le falta un poco, lo pueden hacer mucho mejor, estoy seguro. El juego me ha crasheado 2 veces, los bajonazos de fps son notorios y he visto ciertos bugs gráficos y de cámara, pero esto no ha desplomado mi experiencia de juego. Al menos para mi, este apartado deficiente no me resulta excesivamente importante como para echar por los suelos todo el trabajo bien hecho que han realizado en la parte narrativa y jugable. Cabe destacar también que muchos de los bugs, glitches y cosas extrañas del videojuego que se comparten en redes sociales son de emulaciones o pirateos, lo cual tiene una validez nula.

    En conclusión, el videojuego me ha encantado y lo estoy disfrutando como si fuera un niño jugando por primera vez a pokémon, me ha devuelto a la ilusión de mi infancia. Obvio que hay que quejarse de las deficiencias técnicas que tiene el videojuego, pero seamos serios, al igual que hacemos esto también se debe poner en valor todo lo bueno que tiene, que es muchísimo.    … Expand
  12. Dramatix
    Nov 24, 2022
    8
    The game is very fun, but there are defintely quite a few drawbacks. This is the first time i've felt engaged with a Pokemon story, as it is really good (especially the path of legends). A lot of the new pokemon are also really cool, my favorite being Annhilape. Unfortunately, there are a LOT of bugs. The mount is as buggy as Wyrdeer in Legends Arceus. Also, they could've benefited a lotThe game is very fun, but there are defintely quite a few drawbacks. This is the first time i've felt engaged with a Pokemon story, as it is really good (especially the path of legends). A lot of the new pokemon are also really cool, my favorite being Annhilape. Unfortunately, there are a LOT of bugs. The mount is as buggy as Wyrdeer in Legends Arceus. Also, they could've benefited a lot from voice acting, but then again this is Gamefreak and they are lazy. Overall, I think the game is enjoyable.… Expand
  13. Vespor
    Nov 24, 2022
    8
    Not nearly bad as people are making it seem. Played through it and didn't a single of the most commonly reported issues. People are being way too harsh on this game, which is sad because it's one of the most fun i had with the franchise lately. The game is definetly a step in the right direction, they learned with Legends: Arceus and built a memorable experience on it. Not to say it isNot nearly bad as people are making it seem. Played through it and didn't a single of the most commonly reported issues. People are being way too harsh on this game, which is sad because it's one of the most fun i had with the franchise lately. The game is definetly a step in the right direction, they learned with Legends: Arceus and built a memorable experience on it. Not to say it is perfect, there are some visible stains that could have been better polished but that don't really take away from the greater fun of the game. It also should be noted that, If the game comes to not be of your enjoyment Nintendo is reported to be very open about refunds on this entry.… Expand
  14. 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
  15. Gorillaburro
    Nov 27, 2022
    8
    Broken game(sadly),but a big step to the pokémon experience dreamed by millions of children.
  16. 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
  17. calarevv
    Dec 4, 2022
    8
    This game has some serious flaws. On the day that the game released, I began to grow extremely concerned whilst waiting for my copy to arrive, with the games poor (and to be honest, often hilarious) bugs and glitches being shared on social media. But, now that I've finished the game, I can solidly say that this is potentially my favourite Pokemon game of all time, bar the Black and WhiteThis game has some serious flaws. On the day that the game released, I began to grow extremely concerned whilst waiting for my copy to arrive, with the games poor (and to be honest, often hilarious) bugs and glitches being shared on social media. But, now that I've finished the game, I can solidly say that this is potentially my favourite Pokemon game of all time, bar the Black and White games.

    The open world aspect of the game breathes new life into Pokemon, and really allows you to explore and take things at your own pace - and the three different paths that the game allows you to take really allows you to personalize your experience. The characters and the Pokemon themselves are some of my favourites, and whilst I won't spoil it here, the story is amazing, and is the first Pokemon game in a long time to make me feel a real emotional connection to the characters within the stories.

    Of course, the game is not without flaws - the performance is a massive downside of the game, although patches have partially improved these, and the graphics are sometimes poor, and don't always look like a game released in 2022. But, despite these flaws, I give the game a solid 8/10, with the performance flaws being the only reason it does not get a 9 or even a 10/10 from me. It may not be perfect, but it is certainly the right direction for the Pokemon series.    … Expand
  18. Jlambo
    Dec 5, 2022
    8
    Loved it. Some performance issues but overall a good step forward for the franchise!
  19. Tronusgaming
    Dec 6, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sim o jogo tem quedas de FPS as vezes e certos bugs, mas que em nada influência na jogatina pois apesar de tudo o jogo é inovador viciante e muito bom. Estava cansado de jogos Open world com infinitas sidequests estúpidas e este surpreendeu me pois tem 3 enredos principais e algumas missões secundárias clássicas da série e divertido como sempre temos algo para o que olhar pois sempre aparece um Pokémon que não temos durante as viagens. Gostei. Zerei e irei renovar. Será bem vinda as correções mas mesmo assim e bom o jogo. Antigamente os jogos tinham bugs piores que estes até e a malta curtia. Mas agora é demasiada frescura. BOM JOGO… Expand
  20. BorysG
    Dec 6, 2022
    8
    Good game. Lots of fun. The best pokemon game I've played. The main story took me about 25 hours. But there is much more. You can hunt shinies, collect every item, battle every trainer. Though the only downside is the need for a paid subscription to get mystery gifts, and trade for version exclusives. Although there are some graphical glitches the game is enjoyable. To other communityGood game. Lots of fun. The best pokemon game I've played. The main story took me about 25 hours. But there is much more. You can hunt shinies, collect every item, battle every trainer. Though the only downside is the need for a paid subscription to get mystery gifts, and trade for version exclusives. Although there are some graphical glitches the game is enjoyable. To other community (outside of MC team): please stop bombarding this game with negative reviews just because of sprigatito evolution and some performance issues, If nintendo really sees this feedback, they might backpedal to making BDSP style games. And we wouldn't want that:)… Expand
  21. Brandoge2
    Dec 6, 2022
    8
    Great game, unpolished on release. If the graphics and performance issues were smooth on release would be much more well received.
  22. Trentacool
    Dec 6, 2022
    8
    As an open world Pokemon game, this takes the best parts of Legends Arceus and integrates them perfectly with the mechanics of the tried and true mainline Pokemon franchise. It's very easy to look passed the visual glitches and frame rate drops. But is understandable a deal breaker for some players. The biggest flaw is the lack of scaling for gym leader to be encountered in any randomAs an open world Pokemon game, this takes the best parts of Legends Arceus and integrates them perfectly with the mechanics of the tried and true mainline Pokemon franchise. It's very easy to look passed the visual glitches and frame rate drops. But is understandable a deal breaker for some players. The biggest flaw is the lack of scaling for gym leader to be encountered in any random order you wish but that is slightly circumvented by all the early areas being so close in level that you can really do them in any order. Overall, this game hits its beats and was enjoyable from start to finish.… Expand
  23. BladeX95
    Dec 7, 2022
    8
    Scarlet and violet have the best characters and stories we've had in several generations. The game is glitchy in the early game and lags even when offline. Not my favorite pokemon designs and moving TMs back to single use is a step backward. Graphics are a decent improvement from SW/SH, The open world is diverse and decently sized. The ability to explore most areas from the start isScarlet and violet have the best characters and stories we've had in several generations. The game is glitchy in the early game and lags even when offline. Not my favorite pokemon designs and moving TMs back to single use is a step backward. Graphics are a decent improvement from SW/SH, The open world is diverse and decently sized. The ability to explore most areas from the start is great, I wish there was level scaling build in but there seems to be parts of each story line that are a decent challenge at any level. Raids are fun and harder than the ones in Sw/SH.… Expand
  24. Redchook
    Dec 7, 2022
    8
    Obviously the people who give this game low ratings have not played it all the way through or really appreciate what Pokemon is about.
    To me, it is a classic call back to the originals with a good bit fairly quiet plot and excellent music. Also the first game for a long time to introduce an entire rooster of new Pokemon that are all good and I would train up at least for a period.
    Yes, the    Obviously the people who give this game low ratings have not played it all the way through or really appreciate what Pokemon is about.
    To me, it is a classic call back to the originals with a good bit fairly quiet plot and excellent music. Also the first game for a long time to introduce an entire rooster of new Pokemon that are all good and I would train up at least for a period.
    Yes, the game is buggy, but for myself and most players nothing game breaking. And a lot of games are being released like that now, and o believe scarlet and violet can be fixed.
    Yes, the graphics maybe are not quite what the switch is capable of, but for the series of pokemon, they are improving as a whole.
    If DLC was added to make the game longer and most the bugs are patched I would probably give it a ten    … Expand
  25. Charsept
    Dec 7, 2022
    8
    It isn't pretty but it's the most fun Pokemon game I've played in 10 years. For a first attempt at a true open world, they knock it out of the park. If you care about framerates, this might not be for you. But if you like that traditional turn-based RPG gameplay, this delivers with a fresh coat of paint.
  26. Sersi
    Dec 9, 2022
    8
    This could have been the best Pokemon game in years (if not ever). We finally got a open world game like we always wanted. The story is great and full of heart. The new Pokemon, especially the ancient ones, are interesting. The graphics are an huge improvement to SW/SH and Legends. The difficulty level is better than it was in years.
    But: the performance issues really hinder the game    This could have been the best Pokemon game in years (if not ever). We finally got a open world game like we always wanted. The story is great and full of heart. The new Pokemon, especially the ancient ones, are interesting. The graphics are an huge improvement to SW/SH and Legends. The difficulty level is better than it was in years.
    But: the performance issues really hinder the game experience. It took me three weeks to finish the game. Not because I didn't love it when I played it, but because sometimes I just couldn't play it. It slowed down so much, that it took ages to select a pokemon or run to a different place that I had to stop before I could reach the next destination. Sometimes it just shut down - autosave was the only reason I didn't have to do large parts of the game twice or trice.
    I really wish that Pokemon Company had saved this game for next year and fixed this issues. It is a shame when a game loses much of the enjoyment because the technical part of it is **** when everything else had gotten so much love.    … Expand
  27. MightyNMZK
    Dec 10, 2022
    8
    Yes the game is very unfinished, very buggy, has fps drops and has a very bad performance, BUT its still fun to play.

    What we missed in every Pokémon game in the past was the open world. Now we have the open world and finally you can choose your own path, and go where you want to go. The "bad graphics" are mostly in the open world area, but the character models of the trainers and the    Yes the game is very unfinished, very buggy, has fps drops and has a very bad performance, BUT its still fun to play.

    What we missed in every Pokémon game in the past was the open world. Now we have the open world and finally you can choose your own path, and go where you want to go.

    The "bad graphics" are mostly in the open world area, but the character models of the trainers and the pokemon are very good.

    In this game you have three storys like in every other Pokémon games, these are:
    1. Gym battles and league.
    2. Battle against the evil team
    3. Beat the boss Pokémon
    But they did it very good, the story telling and the personalities of the main characters and the pokemon are very nice.

    Collecting all the pokemon is more fun as in legends arceus or shield & sword.

    Thanks for reading my opinion and sorry for my bad english, have fun with gaming, bye!    … Expand
  28. Oslar33
    Dec 11, 2022
    8
    This game has been an ode to all OG pokemon fans, which hasn't presented us with such an interesting story since pokemon Black and White, unfortunately it has a lousy graphic section, although that did not affect my enjoyment.
  29. Grinchy90
    Dec 11, 2022
    8
    I’m 32 and played everyone pokemon there is to play this is by far the best open world pokemon I have ever played there’s nothing that compares was buggy on release but the patches fixed all for me besides a slight fps issue that honestly once your 2 hours into the game you don’t notice the world towards middle to end game is so dame beautiful idk why they didn’t show this more in theI’m 32 and played everyone pokemon there is to play this is by far the best open world pokemon I have ever played there’s nothing that compares was buggy on release but the patches fixed all for me besides a slight fps issue that honestly once your 2 hours into the game you don’t notice the world towards middle to end game is so dame beautiful idk why they didn’t show this more in the start of the game but ppl that don’t want to buy because your going on reviews which most r hating for the bugs which r mostly fixed I feel bad for you this game is a gem and I can’t wait to see what’s next I hope they build off violet and scarlet truly game changers for pokemon I almost passed on this game due to meta reviews and man thank god I didn’t I love this game so much and hope ppl that see this review that has mixed feelings like i did I urge you to try the game and not take the word of ppl that complain about bugs happy gaming to all… Expand
  30. APickle
    Dec 12, 2022
    8
    Ambitious, but unfinished. If they fix the online and lag, this could be the best 3D Pokemon game.

    Pro: Open World, can take on gyms in different orders, and trainers are finally optional. Can play at your own pace, skip Team Star if you want, even skip gyms and just go for Titans. 400 Pokemon, and some of the new ones aren't lame. Cons: NPC's more than 30m away literally move at 1    Ambitious, but unfinished. If they fix the online and lag, this could be the best 3D Pokemon game.

    Pro: Open World, can take on gyms in different orders, and trainers are finally optional. Can play at your own pace, skip Team Star if you want, even skip gyms and just go for Titans. 400 Pokemon, and some of the new ones aren't lame.

    Cons: NPC's more than 30m away literally move at 1 FPS, it's actually really bad. Shadows from mountains also "jump" past you in a very noticable and distracting way. Online raids are broken, rooms take 30s to join and are usually filled. It's also really short at 28 hours to beat, but then again I skipped most of the trainers.

    Overall, a really fun and ambitious Pokemon. Geometric texture mapping make the scales and fur on the Pokemon look more real. This feels like a natural evolution for the Pokemon franchise and I enjoyed it, but it just feels incomplete. I love exploring and riding my Pokemon while catching new Pokemon, but I'm not a fan of the academy theme.    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 118 Critic Reviews

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