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. Delta46
    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. gecko_9
    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. spinx225
    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. kito78
    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. ScottonFleak
    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. sonicpulsar
    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. yic191
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Amazing Game, so fun and completa, perfect multiplayer and a lot of content.
  8. ErmaJim
    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. AlbertoMachine
    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. Latruongbach410
    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. VioletEvergan
    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. ATodoGas
    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. Akuryo90
    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. Jar87
    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. AlvaroTrainer
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    The best game i'd ever played, fuecoco god. Mencia una diosa y muuuuuuuuuuuy divertido
  16. Daitya
    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. AnanasEsel
    Nov 22, 2022
    10
    One of the best Games ever ignore the Dumb Haters.
    Good Overworld,Good Story,Good PVP.
  18. aestheticlemon
    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. Tatsuya7
    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. xhail03
    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.    … Expand
  21. thihaaungkyaw
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Even though it has performance issues, everything else is a step up from previous entries in the series.
  22. moonlight3000
    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. Frane_Zolik
    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. Blackbelt2018
    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. A-Kratonos
    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.    … Expand
  26. DistantKingDumb
    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.    … Expand
  27. MisaelDel1
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    Excelente juegos que te lleva a los tiempos de los pokemon originales pero en un mundo abierto para explorar.
  28. Bsims93
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    Amazing game the quality of life changes are great. This game gives you so much freedom.
  29. Matheus29292828
    Dec 1, 2022
    10
    É um jogo muito divertido com vários problemas de performance mais que não me atrapalhou na hora de jogar
  30. Swampert_Tube
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    Had a lot of fun with the game despite its glitches, it was still really fun!
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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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