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. 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
  31. Nicktaboo
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    I love Pokémon… let me get that out of the way. And that’s why I am so dissatisfied with this game. The original starters are amazing, but their 2nd evolution is bad and their 3rd evolution is TERRIBLE. The game graphics are terrible, pokemon battle revolutions graphics are better. Don’t even get me started on the performance, refunding this trash game asap.
  32. SamSaloon
    Nov 20, 2022
    2
    Would be a fun game, if the game didn't have way too many performance issues and lagging. The FPS actually gives me a headache. Drops constantly, people and pokemon look like a slideshow when walking, battling, etc. 10-15fps games are not enjoyable. My character sometimes t poses, gets big for no reason when riding the and I've fallen through the world a ton. Beneath all these issues thereWould be a fun game, if the game didn't have way too many performance issues and lagging. The FPS actually gives me a headache. Drops constantly, people and pokemon look like a slideshow when walking, battling, etc. 10-15fps games are not enjoyable. My character sometimes t poses, gets big for no reason when riding the and I've fallen through the world a ton. Beneath all these issues there could be a good game. Just fix it… Expand
  33. Elias4
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    The worst of the saga I never thought it could be so bad. many bugs and all kinds, performance, map design, caves, plains, design of the new pokemon, the imbalance of the ivs, the gyms do not scale with the level of your pokemon, visual bugs everywhere and in a large part of Sometimes the fps drops below 30 in many areas including the city, even though there is no one or nothing in it, andThe worst of the saga I never thought it could be so bad. many bugs and all kinds, performance, map design, caves, plains, design of the new pokemon, the imbalance of the ivs, the gyms do not scale with the level of your pokemon, visual bugs everywhere and in a large part of Sometimes the fps drops below 30 in many areas including the city, even though there is no one or nothing in it, and it still manages to drop the fps. Not recommended at all, I hope this will not happen again with the saga.… Expand
  34. Aizen27
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    The game is unfinished. Awful framerates, bugs, and glitches are present in minute-to-minute gameplay. Quality-of-life features like Set mode in other Pokémon games were cut for seemingly no reason. Don't buy this game until they fix it.
  35. twichyy
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Terrible graphics, doesn't include all the Pokemon, the game changes available moves for Pokemon. No mega evolutions. Just go away game freak
  36. absinthminded
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    this is embarrassing. i am so sick of hearing "this game is a step in the right direction" ad nauseum. please, just ship a game that is working ON LAUNCH for once, and take the necessary time to develop it. there is no excuse for this.
  37. Sombru
    Nov 21, 2022
    0
    Another Gamefreak's presentation that just gives the middle finger to their entire community, proving once again they can't code, optimize, or show any kind of care or attention to their own games. As of November's 21st, 2022, the game is unplayable.
  38. raiken22
    Nov 21, 2022
    0
    - Cutting the National Dex (again) for no reason
    - Only 4 Outfits to choose from
    - Not many customization options (Yes... a few more than Sword and Shield but still not enough) - Graphical issues and glitches - Terrible Lags - FPS drops all over the place - Creepy facial expressions (also in Multiplayer. Via Internet or LAN doesn't matter) I was really hyped for the game before it    - Cutting the National Dex (again) for no reason
    - Only 4 Outfits to choose from
    - Not many customization options (Yes... a few more than Sword and Shield but still not enough)
    - Graphical issues and glitches
    - Terrible Lags
    - FPS drops all over the place
    - Creepy facial expressions (also in Multiplayer. Via Internet or LAN doesn't matter)

    I was really hyped for the game before it released. I played it on day 1 with the day 1 Patch...
    I was disappointed of the lacking customization options. Game Freak really took many steps back there. Using the same character model for female and male and can't even implement more clothing options. Uniforms? What the hell.... are you going to school in uniform? And don't tell me "But it's a japanese game and they all wear uniforms at school". Then why is everyone wearing uniforms outside of school in Scarlet and Violet??
    I played it for 2 days now and today would be the 3rd day. I don't even want to play it anymore.
    It feels like work. And a game should not feel like being work. It should be fun.

    The only thing I really enjoyed was making sandwitches with my wife. Sad for a Pokemon game, right?
    And I'm a hardcore Pokemon fan and got a copy of like almost every main series game.

    People say Sword and Shield was bad? Oh boy.... Sword and Shield are amazing in comparison to Scarled and Violet.
    BDSP? I would prefer that game over Scarlet and Violet! Game Freak should stop making Pokemon Games once and for all. They do not know how to develop games and are not willing to improve at all.

    I bought physical copies of Scarlet and Violet. They are unplayable. Once the Nintendo eShop removes Nintendo Switch support I got 2 physical games that are unplayable and no way of patching them.

    It is absolutely NO excuse to say the Nintendo Switch Hardware is limited. It is just POOR PROGRAMMING what makes these games so bad on the hardware. You can NOT blame the hardware on this! Compared to other games this is a mess.
    Upgrading to better hardware is not the solution. It's just cash grab.    … Expand
  39. Rafaelfelipe
    Nov 21, 2022
    0
    Worst graphic and designs ever! Jogo preguiçoso, cheio de Bug, texturas horríveis, pokemons feios, jogo mal acabado. Um horror. Decepção total!
  40. epicatarigamer
    Nov 21, 2022
    3
    This game looks on par with Halo 2, a 2004 Xbox game, runs worse than Sword and Shield, and glitches more than an Bethesda game.
  41. Picollo86
    Nov 21, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nintendo likes to fu you in the ass. no Quality ASSurance. its bad, just bad. like cheap toys. many bugs and glitches. just a laugh at you stupid fans.

    Really Nintendo und gamefreak are at this point just a **** machine which produces bad game after bad game.    … Expand
  42. Edalynnx
    Nov 22, 2022
    9
    There are some graphic flaws here and there but oh my god the story is so god damn awesome! I almost forgot this is a Pokémon game after i played shield which was... Not that great imo.
  43. JamesA1ves
    Nov 23, 2022
    0
    Jogo muito bugado, feito de qualquer jeito, e até quando ficaremos sem a tradução para o português Br? Decepcionado com tamanho descaso de uma empresa tão grande com uma das suas franquias mais valiosas.
  44. rowlett
    Dec 7, 2022
    9
    Excellent story with terrible graphics... i'm rather angry they're ruining such good content with technical issues but i highly recommend the game itself
  45. moonblastx
    Dec 4, 2022
    9
    Despite the bugs and poor performance, by far and away the best entries in the series history and a proper evolution to the Pokemon formula
  46. Nilaul
    Dec 7, 2022
    1
    Although the game is fun, it is unplayable due to glitches, bugs and poor optimisation. Nothing to do with how powerful the switch is, but developers simply not going though their code and properly optimizing it, as evident by other more demanding switch games both running perfectly and looking great. Performance like this is unacceptable.
  47. dharma
    Nov 21, 2022
    7
    Wow. What a step back after Arceus. Let's get this out of the way: it is the same old Pokemon, with its addictive loop. But you know that Game Freak is filled with programmers that genuinely struggle to convert these titles to 3-D. This shows this lack of experience in spade. By giving in a more complete 'environment', performance issues, graphical mishaps are prevalent. This is thisWow. What a step back after Arceus. Let's get this out of the way: it is the same old Pokemon, with its addictive loop. But you know that Game Freak is filled with programmers that genuinely struggle to convert these titles to 3-D. This shows this lack of experience in spade. By giving in a more complete 'environment', performance issues, graphical mishaps are prevalent. This is this year's Cyberpunk in term of lack of polish. Too bad as the initial gameplay loop is still as addictive as ever.… Expand
  48. Bastrion
    Nov 21, 2022
    2
    I enjoyed the main game and the experience is astounding, but your immersion is constantly broken by highly game breaking and front facing bugs and glitches that range from hilarious to full on terrifying body horror. They even go as far as to hard crash your Switch sometimes, causing actual damage to the console through overheating and damaging fatal error crashes.

    The game is an    I enjoyed the main game and the experience is astounding, but your immersion is constantly broken by highly game breaking and front facing bugs and glitches that range from hilarious to full on terrifying body horror. They even go as far as to hard crash your Switch sometimes, causing actual damage to the console through overheating and damaging fatal error crashes.

    The game is an AMAZING experience throughout, completely ruined by this unacceptable amount of bugs and game breaking QA failures. I would revisit this review if they communicated on patches and fixes, but I fear much like the tradition with Game Freak, it's a pump and dump one and done.    … Expand
  49. PaulGR
    Nov 20, 2022
    1
    We are beta-testing a Pokémon open world for them.

    Technical Issues: - Performance is atrocious for a triple-AAA company releasing on a stable console OS. - The game has serious fps drops on my new Switch OLED. I get drops that feel as low as 4-8 fps, and the game seems to barely be above 25 fps. It’s giving me a headache. - There are shadows flickering all over the place. NPC    We are beta-testing a Pokémon open world for them.

    Technical Issues:
    - Performance is atrocious for a triple-AAA company releasing on a stable console OS.

    - The game has serious fps drops on my new Switch OLED. I get drops that feel as low as 4-8 fps, and the game seems to barely be above 25 fps. It’s giving me a headache.

    - There are shadows flickering all over the place. NPC and Pokémon shadows are barely 10 pixels each. It feels like trying to run a PC game on low because you do not meet the recommend specs.

    - NPCs move around like robots at 3 FPS like a slideshow, unless you are very close to them.

    - Many times the camera clips underground and you can see the abyss below. This happens often in trainer battles that are on elevated ground.

    - On several occasions I have fell through the floor and had to hard-reset my Switch OLED because I was stuck in the “falling” animation.

    - Character movement is so weird and clunky. You move like a robot too, snapping into a locked position when ascending/descending. Movement isn’t fluid and realistic.

    - Lighting is as bad as it gets. Many times the time of day causes your character to look pitch black (even though you are white). Other times the lighting causes your character to look completely white like a ghost.

    Weird Graphics:
    - Graphics are atrocious in my opinion. I’d rather have the more cute, bright and “cartoony” style of SwSh than this more “realistic” style mode. It’s creepy because Pokémon now look like actual real animals.

    Empty "Open" World:
    - The world is big but barren and depressing. There is no depth and detail to anything. The world is as big as the ocean but as deep as a puddle. There is just nothing to see or do, other than traverse large distances that are empty of content.

    - The cities are hollow and devoid of content. The majority of the NPCs can’t be interacted with, and all the stores pop-up Trade UI menus to buy and sell. There are no store interiors any more. They didn’t even design a simple clothing shop.

    - The game is supposed to be "open" world saying you can do anything you want. That's a straight lie. There is a specific course set for you as nothing scales to your level/badges. What is the point of reaching a gym only to find out that your level 20 Pokemon have to face level 50 Pokemon, without ANY sort of indication that where you are going is the "wrong" place. This forces you to either follow the set path, or grind levels to beat an over-leveled gym, while returning back to previous gyms to find out your now level 50 Pokemon have to face level 10 gym leaders.

    Character:
    - Character customization is terrible. There are only 4 outfits that are just ugly. Tights pants that are orange with stripes? Who thought of that? It’s like you are wearing clown pants. Every player looks the same now. There is zero diversity. Zero role playing value. The accessories you can change (gloves/hat/bag) are a few recolors that feel pointless since the main attire is disgusting. SwSh had the best clothing options, especially with the DLCs. You could role-play as anything. Not any more. You are stuck wearing clown-pants with suspenders throughout the game.

    Pokémon:
    - The new Pokémon are mediocre. They are literally a pig, a flamingo (named Flamigo), and a few birds. It looks like Animal Planet. Not a Pokémon game.

    Verdict:
    This is definitely an early alpha version of the game released to the public. People need to start getting fired at Game Freak because this garbage is not a video game. This is really sue-able; especially if they do not offer refunds    … Expand
  50. Hecatom
    Dec 9, 2022
    0
    The gameplay is good, but the performance is kind of atrocious.
    Also, the customization options are terrible, and the npcs are ugly as sin, being either old or androgynous in some form of capacity.

    Not a single f***ing skirt?
    This kind of s**t is getting f***ing annoying.

    Is the 1st pokemon I buy since the gameboy advance era and is disappointing.
  51. Nitja
    Nov 21, 2022
    0
    Good Game for the mobile loveling Gen Z.....btw thanks for killing Pokemon Game Freak.
  52. 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 ❤️
  53. steven121
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    una asco de juego no se pueden seguir burlando del consumidor de esta manera, un juego lleno de bugs, caidas de fps es horrible no se puede disfrutar de ninguna manera y se nota el poco empeño que hizo GameFreak y TPC
  54. 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.
  55. Crysawn
    Nov 21, 2022
    2
    Can't even join tera raids online, took me 30 minutes to join a single tera raid online. For a game that is part of the biggest franchise in the world this is horrible quality.

    If the glitches/lag/problems were not a problem i'd give this a solid 8/10. However, due to those, I am sadly going to have to give it a 2/10. I am a programmer and how they got this approved through QA and    Can't even join tera raids online, took me 30 minutes to join a single tera raid online. For a game that is part of the biggest franchise in the world this is horrible quality.

    If the glitches/lag/problems were not a problem i'd give this a solid 8/10. However, due to those, I am sadly going to have to give it a 2/10. I am a programmer and how they got this approved through QA and slated for release is beyond me, if my team did this they'd be reprimanded.    … Expand
  56. samather
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    This game is very enjoyable. I haven't really had any performance problems other than in handheld the framerate is a bit low. It really looks nice to me too. It is the only Pokemon game I've truly found to be joyous and beautiful. It's well worth playing. It makes every other Pokemon game seem like a tedious slog, whereas this is only fun if you play it the way it is intended to be playedThis game is very enjoyable. I haven't really had any performance problems other than in handheld the framerate is a bit low. It really looks nice to me too. It is the only Pokemon game I've truly found to be joyous and beautiful. It's well worth playing. It makes every other Pokemon game seem like a tedious slog, whereas this is only fun if you play it the way it is intended to be played (catch and train lots of Pokemon, take your time, slow down to appreciate your Pokemon, etc.) Recommend 5.6/7… Expand
  57. Kazukiwoof
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Lazily made, this bugfest disguised as a full priced game is simply a testament on how Nintendo just doesn't care anymore bc people will buy any crap they make.
  58. plop159
    Nov 24, 2022
    1
    the poor technical aspect ruins the whole game !! And even if it's super ugly, the framerate is always below 30FPS....
  59. Cupcake214
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    They’ve taken out most of the clothing options so I’m stuck in a school uniform. It’s as bad as the PE kit from sword and shield.
  60. therockman
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Awful games! Skip them. Millions of bugs, low-res textures, poor optimization and just plain bad.
  61. Dtizet
    Nov 21, 2022
    1
    it came worst developed than previous entries, this is the time to finally demand The pokemon company and gamefreak a real commitment to the players.
  62. Mcdaidde
    Nov 21, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The concept and world are great. The ge is borderline unplayable. Crashes, 5 fps (constantly) clipping through the environment. It's totally unacceptable that this game shipped in this state. Honestly ******* unacceptable.… Expand
  63. borgaborga
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Bugs, problems , full of issues and fanboys act like it is ok. 0/10. have some self respect pokemon botsfans.
  64. Marston12345
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Graficos de hace 15 años, rendimiento malo, completamente roto y lleno de bugs, una pedazo de M como un castillo
  65. Cavekrieger
    Nov 23, 2022
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s the worst Pokémon in a long time.
    The graphics are ok, but there are some bugs. This games shows that Pokémon doesn’t need an open world. It said it gives you the freedom to do what ever you’d like but that’s not true. I skipped the grass type gym because I wanted a more difficult grass type gym so I went back after 7 badges and the gym leader didn’t scale. I mean what’s the need for an open world then if you can’t even choose which Leader you fight first. And the trainer in this game are a joke. 1 Pokémon each and maximum of 3, from what I’ve seen, also not scaled. I don’t want to talk to the trainer in order to fight them that’s not how it works. The games is way to easy and the gym battles are not exciting because they don’t use potions! Give them potions!
    The titans were all dead in one hit so they weren’t even fun.
    Please get back to your roots with linear games and more difficult trainer, or at least make the effort to scale them. I mean you can collect 18 Badges, just raise the level after each Badge. You can leave the wild Pokémon as they are, but preferably not visible.
    Sad to say, but I do not recommend this game.    … Expand
  66. 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.
  67. abnersetra
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    2022 and a game without a Brazilian language? i love pokémon games since pokémon red but we need here in Brazil games with brazilian language.
  68. Heero739
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Performance aside which indeed as other have said more than bad is unplayable, this game is a step backwards from Legend of Arceus in terms of catching mechanics, npc interaction and exploration. No side quest, no pokedex missions, no catching without engaging, no crafting and of course no dying.
  69. Gethin
    Nov 20, 2022
    3
    Pfff im gutted. Huge pokemon fan here. This game is half done. Full of bugs and glitches and runs like 5fps.
    It has the potential to be decent, but its far far from hitting it. Terrible blurry mess. Id avoid it and save yourself some cash. Game Freak, what the hell are you trying to kill off the franchise?
  70. Klusterx
    Nov 24, 2022
    1
    Has a good game on It's base but runs awfully and the graphics are atrocious
  71. ClassyDog
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    I am someone who honestly liked every pokemon game before this. Didn't care about graphics in the last 2 games. However, these games are unacceptable. It's such a mess. It's embarrassing. NO ONE ASKED FOR WILD POKEMON TO BE RUNNING AROUND IN THE OVERWORLD. If that's why this game runs so slowly. THEN DO SOMETHING ELSE!! The designs are amazing. The story is great. I love so much about thisI am someone who honestly liked every pokemon game before this. Didn't care about graphics in the last 2 games. However, these games are unacceptable. It's such a mess. It's embarrassing. NO ONE ASKED FOR WILD POKEMON TO BE RUNNING AROUND IN THE OVERWORLD. If that's why this game runs so slowly. THEN DO SOMETHING ELSE!! The designs are amazing. The story is great. I love so much about this game. If this came out on the DS 6 years ago. It probably be the best Pokemon game ever.… Expand
  72. dragonejo777
    Nov 21, 2022
    0
    This is a complete lack of effort from The Pokemon Company and Game Freak.... Garbage for 60 bucks. Bugs in every corner, if you want to see Ps2 textures in 2022 this is your game
  73. DrgnMastr386
    Nov 23, 2022
    0
    The state of the game that Game Freak released is like a Gyarados. It's atrocious!
  74. KreyGame
    Nov 24, 2022
    8
    En mi opinión es el mejor juego de pokemon hasta la fecha.
    Tiene unos pasos adelante muy buenos em muchos aspectos que le hacían falta (narrativa, jugabilidad, profundidad de mundo, cosas por hacer...).

    A día de salida ha salido con fallos y Pokemon Company merece un toque de atención por ello pero seguro que mejorará con el tiempo y entonces será un producto digno de Nintendo.
  75. Worldsport
    Nov 20, 2022
    3
    Man ist ja vieles gewohnt von der Switch was performance angeht, aber das was man da bekommt ist einfach eine Katastrophe. Das kann man nicht wirklich Grafik nennen und ständig friert das Spiel für ca. 1sek. ein.
  76. Fonta99
    Dec 15, 2022
    2
    Probably the worst game of the Pokemon series. Horrendous graphics and performance. It runs always under 30 fps reaching also 20 fps or less often, unplayable. The level design also sucks. A few new pokemons are cool and have nice design but all the other parts of the game are literally **** no other way to describe it, sorry. I thought that with Arceus they couldn't do worse but comparedProbably the worst game of the Pokemon series. Horrendous graphics and performance. It runs always under 30 fps reaching also 20 fps or less often, unplayable. The level design also sucks. A few new pokemons are cool and have nice design but all the other parts of the game are literally **** no other way to describe it, sorry. I thought that with Arceus they couldn't do worse but compared to this game Arceus looks like a masterpiece. If you can't see the problems of this game you are either blind or you only play pokemon games. This is unacceptable, one of the richest gaming company of the world that delivers a game like this. Just look at any other game, even an indie game they all look and play better. Y'all shouldn't accept a game like this and ask for better to Game Freak and The Pokemon Company, stop saying the low votes are trolls and haters, I love Pokemon but I see when something is literally a scam.… Expand
  77. VentusAstra
    Nov 21, 2022
    0
    I really want to like this game, I really do.... but I have to be honest. This game is NOT finished. It has a lot of bugs, the textures are terrible, FPS drops all the time, crashes... It really feels like Gamefreak doesn't even care at this point, they know they are going to make a lot of fast cash. I am so sorry because I really love Pokémon, but this is not it. I have to NOT recommendI really want to like this game, I really do.... but I have to be honest. This game is NOT finished. It has a lot of bugs, the textures are terrible, FPS drops all the time, crashes... It really feels like Gamefreak doesn't even care at this point, they know they are going to make a lot of fast cash. I am so sorry because I really love Pokémon, but this is not it. I have to NOT recommend this game (at least at this point), I am so disappointed, I feel like I lost my money.… Expand
  78. axllive
    Nov 21, 2022
    2
    Great unfinished game with a LOT of bugs and performance issues that define the experience. Pokémon Company aways with the next-to-be New generation experience, but never achieving the goal.
  79. CypherSonic
    Nov 21, 2022
    3
    Perhaps I treated Sonic 06 too harshly.

    Release the Switch Pro already........
  80. VanillaGhoul
    Nov 21, 2022
    0
    Might be the worst pokemon game to date. Broken mess. Frame rate issues that shouldn't be there. Badly thought out progression. Yet to find a dungeon area or cave seems to be all overworld. Trainer battles are scarce. No real towns. Ed Sheeran is in it for some reason. The whole game just feels empty and soulless.
  81. Manelzamora
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Es una verguenza que en 2022 un juego con tanto dinero por detrás se vea de esta manera que ni se curran un poco las animaciones que asco
  82. Zoro_strife
    Feb 18, 2023
    0
    Bland, glitched, ugly, wokenes and rushed **** the worst so far, ufortanelly 20M of sold unitys
  83. Animedingo
    Nov 20, 2022
    3
    Its very not finished and pretty insulting that it was released in this state. The open world is bad and its crashed on me twice in the 2 days Ive had it.
  84. Occhiaye
    Nov 24, 2022
    1
    Its a **** terribile graphics, mechanics, what about the framerate? And the bugs? Why this game gas the critico review at 77, its a shame, come on, play something else, Gamefreak Is totally incompetent
  85. Bottons
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    People complained about cyberpunk just open your eyes and see this **** GameFreak should stop producing games this studio can’t produce new games that are technically good just do pixel art games like old Pokémon’s games 3D ruined Pokémon
  86. TadaoKou
    Nov 22, 2022
    2
    I'm gonna edit my review here shortly:
    Nintendo America started to give out refunds for the game.
    Let that sink in. NINTENDO(!) starts to accept refunds for a POKEMON(!) game. If you don't know how huge this is and how big the insinuations here are, you obviously don't know Nintendo very well. Well, back to my original review: I won't get into the issues with this game here, due to    I'm gonna edit my review here shortly:
    Nintendo America started to give out refunds for the game.
    Let that sink in. NINTENDO(!) starts to accept refunds for a POKEMON(!) game.
    If you don't know how huge this is and how big the insinuations here are, you obviously don't know Nintendo very well.
    Well, back to my original review:

    I won't get into the issues with this game here, due to 1278 other negative reviews already pointing out the obvious stuff, and I agree with everything.
    I will just say briefly, this game is a technical mess, but even the game itself is terrible.
    A dead Open World with no actual life in it. No real improvements in terms of gameplay (the same battle system as Gen 1-8, but now even SLOWER.)
    And a really weird difficulty balancing. There is no level scaling in this game, almost like they either didn't have time to put that in or this game originally was not supposed to be as open as it is now.
    The game feels like they took an actual normal linear Pokemon game, but chucked it apart and threw it around in a bland boring Open World.

    But one thing I really want to address:
    To anyone who claims this game is the best Pokemon game ever made:
    Please...stop insulting the 2D Pokemon games.
    Even really old games like Pokemon Crystal are way better than this. Especially if you judge the games based on the timeframe of their release.
    For a GB Game, Pokemon Crystal is awesome.
    For a Switch Game, Pokemon Scarlet/Violet is a disgrace.
    And if we include the timeframe both of these games released in, every single Pokemon game is better. Yes, even Sword/Shield due to being a more polished and working experience.

    And no. The Switch hardware is not at fault here. We have seen how the Switch can handle games with Xenoblade 1-3 or even something less impressive, but still better than Pokemon...Breath of the Wild.

    And to anyone who actually claims this is one of the best games ever made...
    Please...play a good game for once...something made by people who respect your time and money.
    Claiming Scarlet/Violet is one of the best games ever made is honestly an insult to actually good games.
    For example: The Digimon series is made by people who have a clear passion for Digimon. How is it that these games have maybe 1/100 of the budget Pokemon could have, but pump out far more polished experiences?
    It's simple. The Digimon Devs take their time to actually finish their product. They don't spam new games every new year.
    This is the problem with Pokemon and why these games keep on getting worse.
    Why is it that Zelda Breath of the Wild gets a sequel roughly 6 years after it's original release, but Pokemon just keeps on spamming games as hard as they can?
    Why can't we get a polished experience LIKE Breath of the Wild for once.
    Well, the reasons for ,,why" are all there. You just have to open your eyes. Stop defending Gamefreak.
    Or more likely...Stop defending the Pokemon Company in general.
    Support games made by people who actually respect their playerbase instead of bullying it with 60$/€ Shovelware games.

    ,,Hey, let's spend 60$/€ on a game made by people who spit in the faces of their playerbase.
    What? It's a fun game."
    This topic shouldn't be about if the game is fun or not.
    This whole topic should be about if the Pokemon Company actually deserves your money for spitting in your face.
    Please...everyone who gave this game a 6 or above. Have some selfrespect for yourself. Don't let big companies spit on you. Don't just accept that blindly ,,because it's fun".    … Expand
  87. Sr_AZero
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    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… Expand
  88. Ewilf
    Nov 20, 2022
    2
    Switch OLED and the game runs terribly, everyone is talking about performance and it is deserved. However, outside of performance, the game still is decades old—graphics look terrible, animations are still stiff except for a few Pokémon. Battles are still slow, sluggish, and uninteresting. The elite four and gyms are a joke. The only thing saving this game is the interesting competitiveSwitch OLED and the game runs terribly, everyone is talking about performance and it is deserved. However, outside of performance, the game still is decades old—graphics look terrible, animations are still stiff except for a few Pokémon. Battles are still slow, sluggish, and uninteresting. The elite four and gyms are a joke. The only thing saving this game is the interesting competitive format, with the new abilities and moves being very unique and interesting. That being said, unless you’re interested in competitive Pokémon, this game cannot be recommended unless they fix performance. Even then, it won’t be anything great for anyone already bored with standard Pokémon formula. No voice acting will continue to hurt their games. The Pokémon community has Stockholm syndrome with how bad Pokémon games have been the past 10 years… Expand
  89. tirotroll
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Es una putisima mierda, graficos penosos con caidas de fps constantes, demasiados bugs.

    No me vale la excusa de que es por la Switch, si no me creeis mirad el BOTW o el Xenoblade Chronicles 3, el problema es Game Freak que son unos ineptos y pese a tener la saga con mayores ingresos de todo el mundo del videojuego sacan una mierda tras otra, no lo compreis a ver si asi espabilan y    Es una putisima mierda, graficos penosos con caidas de fps constantes, demasiados bugs.

    No me vale la excusa de que es por la Switch, si no me creeis mirad el BOTW o el Xenoblade Chronicles 3, el problema es Game Freak que son unos ineptos y pese a tener la saga con mayores ingresos de todo el mundo del videojuego sacan una mierda tras otra, no lo compreis a ver si asi espabilan y sacan ya de una puta vez un juego que este a la altura. La gente que le pone un 10/9 a este juego es la misma que defendia la cyberpunk.    … Expand
  90. GitGudScrubs
    Nov 21, 2022
    2
    Imagine buying a house for full price and as soon as you cross the threshold of your doorstep, the whole thing collapses in on itself and the realtor turns around and says: "Well, what'd you expect? They JUST built it."

    This is the effect your dickriding, lackadaisical 'durrrr well whatever, we should be happy they made the game at all' attitude translates to. Settling for less is    Imagine buying a house for full price and as soon as you cross the threshold of your doorstep, the whole thing collapses in on itself and the realtor turns around and says: "Well, what'd you expect? They JUST built it."

    This is the effect your dickriding, lackadaisical 'durrrr well whatever, we should be happy they made the game at all' attitude translates to. Settling for less is exactly the problem with almost all triple A modern games these days.

    Where was all your dickriding when Cyberpunk released in its completely unplayable day 1 state? I didn't see ANYONE defending that miserable pile of garbage but now all of a sudden because you can catch a spherical magic creature named "Blumbo" it's alright.

    **** off, and take your biased borderline cult-like appraisal of GameFreak's terrible mismanagement with you.    … Expand
  91. Blaski
    Jan 9, 2023
    2
    This is the first time i feel like the Pokémon Company spit in the face of its fan base. It amazes me that there are still blind people o love this game, going far by saying it has the best graphics, best story and best mechanics. Jesus... like, even some n64 games seems to be more COMPLEX than this. I could not even play for a hour, everything is lazy. The only 2 things i see as good areThis is the first time i feel like the Pokémon Company spit in the face of its fan base. It amazes me that there are still blind people o love this game, going far by saying it has the best graphics, best story and best mechanics. Jesus... like, even some n64 games seems to be more COMPLEX than this. I could not even play for a hour, everything is lazy. The only 2 things i see as good are the new pokémon and the texture of the Pokémon and main characters. Dissapointing in every other aspect, worst thing i have played in the last 10 years.… Expand
  92. GlennDH
    Dec 8, 2022
    4
    Lovely how 'most helpful' reviews aren't helpful in the least, glorifying the game to something it's not.
    I guess it's an average pokemon game AT BEST. The bugs are awful though, sometimes straight up breaking the game and it shouldn't have come out in this state.
  93. patnott
    Dec 12, 2022
    3
    Played Scarlet everyday since it came out. It would have to say it has the potential to be the best Pokémon game to date however the shockingly poor implementation and quality control is way too glaring to ignore. I often think that Game Freak literally 'finished' and I use the word finish loosely and then released it without any testing or quality checks. I am stunned that Nintendo wouldPlayed Scarlet everyday since it came out. It would have to say it has the potential to be the best Pokémon game to date however the shockingly poor implementation and quality control is way too glaring to ignore. I often think that Game Freak literally 'finished' and I use the word finish loosely and then released it without any testing or quality checks. I am stunned that Nintendo would allow this game in this state on their systems. The Pokémon Company have acknowledged the technical and performance issues. Yet here we are on December 12th, they have released one patch that only fixed the Pokémon not closing their eyes when asleep and music not playing correctly. Game Freak couldn't care less about the issues. They probably only released that patch and a statement about the performance problems because Nintendo were giving them a hard time, deservedly so.… Expand
  94. wilhelm564
    Nov 21, 2022
    2
    Ugly ass game, low fps and don't even has voice actors. This is ridiculous!!
  95. WolfiPL
    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
  96. JonasKH
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    This pokemon game is an alpha game of the 1980 year, 5 fps, bugs and glitches. DON'T BUY. SHAME OF THE YEAR
  97. Daydreamer13
    Nov 23, 2022
    9
    I really enjoyed this game! The open would experience really adds something wonderful to the pokemon world, and I really lost myself in the flow of the game and felt myself get pulled into the story to a degree that honestly surprised me! And the great music definitely added to it.
    That I enjoyed the game so much is definitely influenced by the fact that I do not care for graphics in the    I really enjoyed this game! The open would experience really adds something wonderful to the pokemon world, and I really lost myself in the flow of the game and felt myself get pulled into the story to a degree that honestly surprised me! And the great music definitely added to it.
    That I enjoyed the game so much is definitely influenced by the fact that I do not care for graphics in the slightest as long as the mechanics and/or story are enjoyable. I can really unterstand why the lack of graphical quality, performance issues and bug would be of-putting to others, but I don't really care because I would rather play a good games with bugs than a well polished game that is just bad to begin with.    … Expand
  98. Wolfw00d
    Nov 23, 2022
    2
    The gyms are boring, the other quests not much better, the game is linear. the ai is like a baby, no skill at all. Frame rates are is shocking, my file corrupted three times, last time literally as I was winning the champion battle. Things like using sunny day doesn't stop rain. It's like an early access beta version
  99. rei_estelar
    Nov 21, 2022
    2
    I'll give a 2 for the "potential" that the story has, but honestly... it's not worth the money for now.
  100. BrawlXx6767
    Nov 20, 2022
    1
    how can game freak do that bad games with that frequency lol, tech issues overall
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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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