Pokemon Scarlet

 Switch
User Score
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
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. Paled
    Nov 21, 2022
    0
    It's a big mess! The graphics are bad, the game is poorly rendered, and the gameplay is poor. This game was not finished as it should have been.
  2. NerferJon
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    This game is a complete disappointment, but not a surprise. This game is broken, with a horrible frame rate and that's a shame. It's depressing to think about how infinitely superior Mario Odyssey is to this Pokemon remembering that Mario was released years ago. The Pokemon Company is a billionaire and the Pokemon franchise has infinite potential, but they insist on releasing weak gamesThis game is a complete disappointment, but not a surprise. This game is broken, with a horrible frame rate and that's a shame. It's depressing to think about how infinitely superior Mario Odyssey is to this Pokemon remembering that Mario was released years ago. The Pokemon Company is a billionaire and the Pokemon franchise has infinite potential, but they insist on releasing weak games without considerable innovation, with news every 10 years. When they tried to do something new, they called it "Legende Arceus", showing that they don't have the courage to innovate in the main franchise. Pokemon company is a company with a lot of potential, but it's a company that mocks fans from a pile of billions of dollars.… Expand
  3. bambooman
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Probably the worst pokemon game in terms of new Pokemon released and the gameplay itself. The starters suck so bad that I yeeted mine as soon as I reached the first Pokemon center. Can't believe this is actually a real game developed by game freak. Feels like a knock off pokemon game at best. All those 10 rated reviews are just made by game freak's review bots. If not for it the averageProbably the worst pokemon game in terms of new Pokemon released and the gameplay itself. The starters suck so bad that I yeeted mine as soon as I reached the first Pokemon center. Can't believe this is actually a real game developed by game freak. Feels like a knock off pokemon game at best. All those 10 rated reviews are just made by game freak's review bots. If not for it the average review bot for this game would be around 1-1.5 at best.… Expand
  4. ColorGranada
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Fan desde pequeño desde pokemon pero ya me aburrí del insulto y robo de game freak y nintendo contra los que amamos la franquicia, inaceptable en pleno 2022 que un juego tenga tanto errores y se vea tan horrible.
    Deberían entregarle el desarrollo de juegos a los capos que hicieron temtem un juego realmente entretenido, desafiante e inteligente en sus batallas.
    Pediré reembolso.
  5. Juli85
    Nov 25, 2022
    0
    Basta ya de hacer el mínimo esfuerzo Nintendo,no se puede lanzar un juego así de mal técnicamente, es una estafa!
  6. Diegolas1991
    Nov 20, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El peor juego de pokemon realizado en mucho tiempo, tiene 2 o 3 buenas ideas muy mal implementadas, las 3 historias son terribles, o las realizas todas simultaneamente o te encontraras en combates con 30/40 niveles de desnivel. Las ciudades se sienten vacias, tecnicamente es un desastre, la teracristalizacion otra mecanica absurda y estupida como los gigamax movimientos z etc. En resumen un juego vago sin real innovacion pues esa se la llevo leyendas arceus.… Expand
  7. 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
  8. hasman49
    Dec 17, 2022
    3
    In concept it's a really good game being a semi open world not technically on a railroad. Some of the new Pokemon are lazy designs (ex: Flamingo), but good outside of that.

    Issues are the performance lags that the Switch cannot handle. They happen more often the later into the game you get. The lag is very frustrating at times. Also the world is not like Skyrim that mostly levels up with    In concept it's a really good game being a semi open world not technically on a railroad. Some of the new Pokemon are lazy designs (ex: Flamingo), but good outside of that.

    Issues are the performance lags that the Switch cannot handle. They happen more often the later into the game you get. The lag is very frustrating at times.

    Also the world is not like Skyrim that mostly levels up with the player. You'll return to areas super over powered or severly underpowered. It would me nice if the world map at least showed the needed level for certain missions/gyms before traveling across the map for a place I can't play yet.

    Last complaint is smaller but clothing customization is limited in the shirt category since you're only allowed to wear a school uniform shirt. The limitation is very noticeable in terallize battles and makes me miss Sword/Shield's customization.    … Expand
  9. Predator_GK13
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Probably one of the worst performing Nintendo game of all time, they are straight up scamming people by charging $60 for this unfinished mess, hope they fix it over time but doubt they will knowing gamefreak's record, definitely don't recommend it at all, not even for $5.
  10. 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.
  11. atebites
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    This is Gamefreaks Sonic 06 or Final Fantasy XIV (Pre- a Realm Reborn) moment. Played 20 hours and 100% the game less the Pokédex. Save your money and vote no with your wallet. Game breaking bugs will cause you to lose your favourite shiny and makes the game ungrindable since it’ll crash mid catch or other stupid bugs that simply make it impossible to play. Gameplay wise it’s not an openThis is Gamefreaks Sonic 06 or Final Fantasy XIV (Pre- a Realm Reborn) moment. Played 20 hours and 100% the game less the Pokédex. Save your money and vote no with your wallet. Game breaking bugs will cause you to lose your favourite shiny and makes the game ungrindable since it’ll crash mid catch or other stupid bugs that simply make it impossible to play. Gameplay wise it’s not an open world. It’s a sandbox. Sandbox games don’t cost $AAA they are usually half that and far more enjoyable than this. Game should have been sold by Steam Greenlight not a publisher like Nintendo and the Pokémon Company. You can expect gamefreak producers are getting angry phone calls from their partners at Pokémon company and Nintendo HQ as this level of failure will cause lasting brand damage.… Expand
  12. JeremyLohan
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Não tem como defender mais, jogo preguiçoso e mal feito em todos os sentidos, pokemons horriveis, historia péssima não da. LIXO TOTAL
  13. Inviction
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    This game is as unfinished as they come. Any game that gives headaches is a nightmare, and this is the worst of them all. A patch won't fix these issues, it's structural.
  14. Garchomp64
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    This has to be the worst main-series Pokémon game launch ever from a technical standpoint. Slow fps and framerate drops, blurry models, odd battle transitions, lighting issues, constant clipping, and pop-ins; the game can also crash randomly, which may cause you to lose hours of progress, so be aware. The overall performance is not smooth at all. The visuals and textures are also of veryThis has to be the worst main-series Pokémon game launch ever from a technical standpoint. Slow fps and framerate drops, blurry models, odd battle transitions, lighting issues, constant clipping, and pop-ins; the game can also crash randomly, which may cause you to lose hours of progress, so be aware. The overall performance is not smooth at all. The visuals and textures are also of very poor for a media franchise like Pokémon. The game has so much unnecessary, padded dialogue, especially near the start of the game and the lack of voice-acting makes the experience less interesting. There is a lot to be desired for player customization. Questionable choices like removing set mode were made. Overall, I would not recommend buying this game, especially for $60.… Expand
  15. SplitMind
    Nov 21, 2022
    2
    The real shame here is that I really enjoy the gameplay but the performance does its best to get in my way. Really bad.
  16. Emanyueru
    Nov 19, 2022
    2
    Es increible que siendo la saga JRPG con mas dinero no puedan hacer un juego bien. Graficos malos, bugs y varias caidas de FPS; y el hecho de que este juego sea para niños no significa que tiene ser mediocre. Pero fin que se puede esperar de que su fandom es lo mas conformista que hay y compran cualquier porqueria
  17. Shaydows
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    I have absolutely no idea how this managed to get on sale with the amount of bugs this has, not to mention the $60 price tag. I understand the Nintendo Switch is the worst new gen console when it comes to running games and hardware in general, but that doesn't excuse the fact at how bad this game runs. Averaging 20 fps, while dropping to 15 or even 10 when many things are loading, this isI have absolutely no idea how this managed to get on sale with the amount of bugs this has, not to mention the $60 price tag. I understand the Nintendo Switch is the worst new gen console when it comes to running games and hardware in general, but that doesn't excuse the fact at how bad this game runs. Averaging 20 fps, while dropping to 15 or even 10 when many things are loading, this is without a doubt the worst performing Pokémon game ever made. There is no excuse for this, any reviewers trying to dance around the fact that this is a buggy, unfinished mess is simply trying to make this game look good.… Expand
  18. SnooberReturns
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    I've been saying it since Sword and Shield, and the Pokemon fandom has been bashing me every since, but I'll say it again: Game freak is the laziest company out there. There are at the helm of the largest grossing media franchise on earth, and this is the crap we get? Why is it that Pokemon titles on 3DS feature more Pokemon? Why is it the online functionality isn't even up to par with theI've been saying it since Sword and Shield, and the Pokemon fandom has been bashing me every since, but I'll say it again: Game freak is the laziest company out there. There are at the helm of the largest grossing media franchise on earth, and this is the crap we get? Why is it that Pokemon titles on 3DS feature more Pokemon? Why is it the online functionality isn't even up to par with the 2007 DS titles? Why does the graphics looks like it was ripped from a GameCube game? Why does the game load in the manner that a PS2 game did? Why do the animations look notably worse than those on Pokemon Stadium? Why does the game run like total horse crap? And most of all, why do fans keep supporting this garbage? It's unacceptable, and as long as the games keep raking in money, expect nothing to change. Pokemon is a shell of what it used to be. It's just so hard to believe that the developers of this heaping pile of cowdunk are the same ones who made Black and White 2, one of the most content heavy games ever made.… Expand
  19. Reddrik
    Nov 28, 2022
    8
    First of all I would like to say that I did indeed experience frame drops in the overworld and some visual bugs in cutscenes. The graphics aren't that good when you compare it to other switch games. However, the game is one of the best Pokémon games I've ever played in every other department. The story is lightyears better than Sword and shield and the characters feel more alive whenFirst of all I would like to say that I did indeed experience frame drops in the overworld and some visual bugs in cutscenes. The graphics aren't that good when you compare it to other switch games. However, the game is one of the best Pokémon games I've ever played in every other department. The story is lightyears better than Sword and shield and the characters feel more alive when showing emotions.
    Combat feels smoother than ever, auto battles is a great quality of life improvement, the difficulty is there and noticeable, especially towards the end. As usual if you over grind it becomes easy but that's not really the games fault.

    While the performance is holding the game back from being my favorite Pokémon game, I don't care much for the graphics since they are mostly horrible in the background and it's way less important than gameplay and the system.    … Expand
  20. Tochomosca
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    One of the worst pokemon releases in the last years. In fact, it's pretty funny but the problem is that Game Freak should not release their games like this. It's totally broken. The fps going down with every action, the bugs, glitches... all of the technical part is broken. If you are thinking about buying it I recomend you to wait until they release a version with all the content theyOne of the worst pokemon releases in the last years. In fact, it's pretty funny but the problem is that Game Freak should not release their games like this. It's totally broken. The fps going down with every action, the bugs, glitches... all of the technical part is broken. If you are thinking about buying it I recomend you to wait until they release a version with all the content they don't included now, like clothes, for example.… Expand
  21. alexgiovannir
    Nov 23, 2022
    0
    Jogo ruim demais, muito ruim, bugado ruim horrível, foram 300 reais no lixo, não vale nem de graça!
  22. Derpcat
    Nov 25, 2022
    9
    Okay… so it has a 2.9 user score right now. That’s not good. So what are all these complaints about? Is it the successor of Arceus?

    The story is amped up from Sword & Shield. By that I mean it’s much better. The characters are more fleshed out, and I actually like some of the gym leaders. I’m not going to spoil because it’s brand new. It plays a lot like Arceus, which is good. There are    Okay… so it has a 2.9 user score right now. That’s not good. So what are all these complaints about? Is it the successor of Arceus?

    The story is amped up from Sword & Shield. By that I mean it’s much better. The characters are more fleshed out, and I actually like some of the gym leaders. I’m not going to spoil because it’s brand new.

    It plays a lot like Arceus, which is good. There are some changes, my least favorite being the removal of the roll. You also can’t cycle between Pokémon just by pressing L or R. There is a new way to battle without going into a battle sequence, and it’s helpful. Yeah, the overall gameplay is very good. But the presentation….

    The Switch is no powerhouse. Anyone who has played a ported console game will know. Scarlet and Violet does not look good. Adding insult to injury, it runs at like 15 fps. At the start it’s really noticeable, but everywhere else it looks fine. The soundtrack, however is stellar. Toby Fox composed some of the songs, and some sound like they’re straight out of Undertale or Deltarune. The presentation doesn’t bring it down too much, but it is a valid point.

    It has tons of content. I don’t even know how long it takes to beat, let alone 100%. Whoever plays it will be satisfied with 3 different stories, Elite 4, and a post-game, I’m guessing. I personally think it is better than Sword and Shield. Pretty controversial, and someone could say it’s rushed. It has basic features, and comparing it to Mario Tennis Aces would be a bad idea. If you are planning on giving this to someone for Christmas, they won’t complain about it unless they’re 30 and live in your basement. The people who complain about it do have valid points, but I think it’s good, and it’ll probably be fixed later.    … Expand
  23. Geo3891
    Nov 23, 2022
    0
    Basura pura, como una franquicia de billones de dolares no pueda sacar algo decente?, Pokemon es la franquicia en este mundo que mas saca billetes y GameFreak lo sabe y ¿por que no contratan a desarrolladores experimentados para que los juegos salgan decentes?, eso se responde solo, porque GameFreak solo saca de juegos solo para vender y la gente tonta los compra simplemente por serBasura pura, como una franquicia de billones de dolares no pueda sacar algo decente?, Pokemon es la franquicia en este mundo que mas saca billetes y GameFreak lo sabe y ¿por que no contratan a desarrolladores experimentados para que los juegos salgan decentes?, eso se responde solo, porque GameFreak solo saca de juegos solo para vender y la gente tonta los compra simplemente por ser Pokemon y así seguirán MEDIOCRIDAD tras MEDIOCRIDAD y no se molestaran en contratar verdaderos desarrolladores porque no quieren perder dinero, no entiendo como una mediocridad así tenga mayor nota que Sonic Frontiers.
    Dejando a un lado eso, el juego no tiene nada de identidad, no es a fuerzas hacer juegos de mundo abierto, los diseños no son buenos y pocos se pueden salvar y ni hablar de la historia, es terrible, pero es Pokemon, no podemos esperar nada, el juego es absurdamente fácil, aun mas fácil que Espada y Escudo y el soundtrack es una mediocridad, bastante soso, horroroso y no te hace sentir nada, si juegas esto mejor pon de tu propia musica en lugar de escuchar esta banda sonora, este juego es peor que Sonic 2006, Sonic Boom, Mega Man 8 y Mega Man X6 juntos.
    Sin duda Pokemon Escarlata y Purpura son de los peores juegos de la historia    … Expand
  24. Infogeeksfr
    Nov 24, 2022
    8
    Le nouveau pokemon est disponible sur Nintendo Switch.
    Cette fois-ci le jeu est entièrement en monde ouvert. On va directement commencer par les choses qui ne vont pas.
    "Pokemon violet/écarlate" est à la ramasse sur la technique, le jeu n'est pas spécialement beau, il a aussi des éléments du décors qui pop, le clipping est aussi présent sans oublier l'aliasing. Le jeu souffre aussi de    Le nouveau pokemon est disponible sur Nintendo Switch.
    Cette fois-ci le jeu est entièrement en monde ouvert. On va directement commencer par les choses qui ne vont pas.
    "Pokemon violet/écarlate" est à la ramasse sur la technique, le jeu n'est pas spécialement beau, il a aussi des éléments du décors qui pop, le clipping est aussi présent sans oublier l'aliasing.
    Le jeu souffre aussi de chute de framerate,  la Switch est capable de faire tourner des jeux plus gournands. C'est dommage car l'univers crée pour cette aventure est vraiment top. Cependant "Pokemon violet/écarlate est probablement le meilleur jeu de la licence sur la Switch.
    Le monde est assez vaste et dès le début vous avez la possibilité d'aller pratiquement partout.
    Le scénario lui est un peu différent des précédents "Pokemon".
    Le jeu propose trois intrigues différentes, dont la quête des champions d'arènes, que le joueur peut réaliser dans l'ordre souhaité. Vous devrez battre des Pokemons titans pour récupérer des épices spéciales. Cette fois-ci il n'y a pas la team rocket à vaincre, mais la "Team Star", vous aurez plusieurs bases à battre pour s'en débarrasser.
    Et évidement il vous faudra aussi battre les 8 maîtres des arènes. Sans oublier la Téracristallisation.
    La Téracristallisation est un phénomène qui transforme l'apparence d'un Pokémon, le rendant aussi étincelant et scintillant qu'une pierre précieuse. Sous cette apparence de cristal, le Pokémon reçoit une sorte de couronne sur la tête, appelée Joyau Téracristal.
    Visuellement les Pokemons sont plutôt réussis, et il y en a beaucoup.
    La transformation des Pokemons en téracristal est très chouette. Le gameplay ne change pas beaucoup par rapport aux précédents jeux. Vous allez rencontrer plusieurs personnages durant votre aventure et ces derniers sont réussi, ils ne sont pas trop présents. La petite nouveauté qui fait vraiment plaisir, c'est que durant votre aventure vous croiserez des "PNJ" qui attendront que vous alliez leur parler pour déclencher un combat, ils ne vous agressent plus et c'est plutôt agréable comme petite nouveauté. Pour conclure, malgré une technique vraiment pas top, "Pokemon violet/écarlate" est vraiment sympa, son univers et son histoire apportent un vrai renouveau à la franchise.    … Expand
  25. Sophie2022
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Está llenísimo de bug, gráficos, bajas de fps, el juego no está terminado, está muy de bajo de lo previsto… Expand
  26. Matzee
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Für mich ist das der Traurige Tiefpunkt der Pokemon Reihe. Besonders schlecht gefällt mir die Spieleweld
  27. Stik5
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    ¿Cómo es posible que por parte de una empresa multimillonaria hagan juegos tan mediocres?
  28. eduardo_ecn
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    A game that costs 60 dollars doesn't even have subtitles in my language, Portuguese Brazil, it's full of bugs! There are games with smaller budgets, made by smaller companies and they deliver much more than the Pokemon Company and GameFreak deliver.
  29. franticfranxx
    Nov 21, 2022
    3
    I liked the idea of an openworld, i like the new pokemon's design, i like plot( team star is funny, pepe's story is good and the relationship between the prof and their lessons are pretty nice) and the quality in depicting interesting character. These are the only good thing in the game. The other left things are an incredible scam. Bug everywhere an fps rate worse than bloodborne 1.0.0,I liked the idea of an openworld, i like the new pokemon's design, i like plot( team star is funny, pepe's story is good and the relationship between the prof and their lessons are pretty nice) and the quality in depicting interesting character. These are the only good thing in the game. The other left things are an incredible scam. Bug everywhere an fps rate worse than bloodborne 1.0.0, cities who cannot be explored for reasons and an interaction with the world who is near the zero. I love Legends Arceus and i thouht that SV could be an evolution of the good things showed in the game, but SV are everything that wasn't good in LPA plus bug and low FPS. It's a shame that Nintendo let this **** be publicated on the switch. If I had not been interested in the competitive I would have asked for a refund after 1 hour.

    Ita: mi è piaciuta l'idea dell'openworld, i design dei nuovi pokemon e alcune cose del progress di gioco e intuizioni sulla trama. Le cose rimaste sono invereconde. Bug ovunque, fps così bassi che nemmeno bloodborne 1.0.0, città non esplorabili a cazzo di cane e un'interazione nell'openworld pari allo zero. ho amato Leggende Arceus e pensavo che Sv potesse essere un' evoluzione delle cose buone viste nel gioco, ma Scarlatto è tutto ciò che non va bene in LPA più un cazzo di niente se non bug e bassi fps. E' una vergogna che Nintendo abbia permesso che questo gioco venga pubblicato. Non fossi interessato al competitivo avrei ridato il gioco dopo un'ora    … Expand
  30. amysquee
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    In short. Everything about this game is great BUT it runs (and looks) so bad I can't give it a good score in good faith. This shouldn't happen for a AAA game like Pokemon, this needed another half year or so to get patched up.

    We probably can thank the big bosses at Gamefreak for this by them demanding it come out before Christmas for sales, since it is clear the developers put a lot of    In short. Everything about this game is great BUT it runs (and looks) so bad I can't give it a good score in good faith. This shouldn't happen for a AAA game like Pokemon, this needed another half year or so to get patched up.

    We probably can thank the big bosses at Gamefreak for this by them demanding it come out before Christmas for sales, since it is clear the developers put a lot of love into this.    … Expand
Page:

Awards & Rankings

1
#1 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2022

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
72

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.
    Read full review
  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.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »