Pokemon Violet

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4.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 2050 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 635 out of 2050
  2. Mixed: 205 out of 2050
  3. Negative: 1,210 out of 2050
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  1. Aurora_Lemuria
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    It joins to the best Game Freak games along with titles like: Crystal, Emerald, Platinum, Ultra Moon, Sword&Shield+Expansion and Legends Arceus"".

    The anger and fury that many are showing here with the red 0s seems honestly immature to me. Playable is fun and has an ideal progression system. Over the days, people who played the game authentically and legally will give their positive    It joins to the best Game Freak games along with titles like: Crystal, Emerald, Platinum, Ultra Moon, Sword&Shield+Expansion and Legends Arceus"".

    The anger and fury that many are showing here with the red 0s seems honestly immature to me.
    Playable is fun and has an ideal progression system. Over the days, people who played the game authentically and legally will give their positive ratings to the game (because its a good game despite some glitches), reversing the bad scores of those who played it illegally before it came out and dont like Pokémon really.    … Expand
  2. Visaith
    Nov 19, 2022
    2
    I bought both games. Been playing Pokemon since YRB, at this point I just think I'm part of the problem. Game is completely broken, stay away.
  3. shikasar
    Nov 19, 2022
    1
    It's hard to imagine this being a 2022 game. While the frame rate and picture performance are disappointing, there are still many bugs.
    As a game development company, if you don't pay attention to the technology of game development, the gap will only be widened by other companies.
    Just enjoy the dividends brought by IP all the time, one day it will not go far. As much as we love    It's hard to imagine this being a 2022 game. While the frame rate and picture performance are disappointing, there are still many bugs.
    As a game development company, if you don't pay attention to the technology of game development, the gap will only be widened by other companies.
    Just enjoy the dividends brought by IP all the time, one day it will not go far.

    As much as we love Pokémon, we hate Game freak's complacency in recent years.
    Pay more attention to technology, Game freak.    … Expand
  4. I_Trust_In_GF
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Yes Yes Yes yes Yes.
    This is the game many of us have been waiting for.
    Although I didn't dislike the linear formula of the Pokémon of yesteryear at all.
    This open world approach is more than correct. I loved touring the plains of Paldea with Koraidon.
  5. FabioBenedito
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Sem qualidade técnica, péssima performance no console em questões gráficas e de desempenho.
    Inexistência da linguagem PT-BR.

    Um total descaso com a franquia e seus fãs.
  6. SaveGalar-Hisui
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Just excellent, there aren't many other words to describe how well Game Freak and TPCI has managed to deal with an open world game. After polishing and improving the current system for years.
    Its a game that everyone has to play, only playing it is understood because despite the average graphics, one falls in love and plays endlessly.
  7. Ccmonty
    Nov 19, 2022
    2
    The core gameplay is fun.....but you can say that about pretty much any mainline pokemon game. this is a blatantly unfinished game that was rushed onto shelves to meet the release quota, only reason this game isnt getting torn to shreds is because its pokemon. buy second hand if you have to have the game
  8. Radixtrator
    Nov 19, 2022
    3
    The technical issues of this game make it wholly unenjoyable. Cyberpunk was a technological marvel in comparison
  9. Prystash
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game runs like a beta pre-access version of the actual game. It's embarrassing that the most profitable media franchise in history has their main line game come out and look worse then a GameCube Pokemon game released near 20 years it's Junior, and run worse than it as well. Great idea for Pokemon game, but past even the issues with the performance you have no level scaling. This makes the open world feeling of the game absolute, because you cannot progress through the game how you would like. The game has certain areas that are higher level, and a faux sense of freedom of Direction that is quickly dashed by the actual gameplay. I'm not going to reveal any spoilers, however there is no level scaling in this game and that should tell you everything you need to know about the laziness that this franchise has succumbed to. Shame on you game freak, but most of all shame on you the Pokemon company. You are absolute degenerates for releasing a product in this state.… Expand
  10. Snojarlz
    Nov 19, 2022
    1
    I was really looking forward to this game and sadly, I had to return it. After Pokémon Legends Arceus blew me out of the water, the trailer for this game looked beautiful (AT FIRST). But after seeing other trainer's (people) gameplay and reviews of the game, I feel ashamed to agree with them. The switch is more than capable of handling AAA games (BOTW & Mario Odyssey) and running themI was really looking forward to this game and sadly, I had to return it. After Pokémon Legends Arceus blew me out of the water, the trailer for this game looked beautiful (AT FIRST). But after seeing other trainer's (people) gameplay and reviews of the game, I feel ashamed to agree with them. The switch is more than capable of handling AAA games (BOTW & Mario Odyssey) and running them smoothly as well. GameFreak has been the developer behind generations of games and this will be the first time I do not play through or buy (Returned copy) a newly released Pokémon game. I am extremely disappointed in Nintendo for being okay with a sub-par game and even more so with GameFreak for their lackluster game and a excuse of what is a "Pokémon" game.… Expand
  11. Javier1224
    Nov 19, 2022
    1
    Performance and texture issues is unbearable , I can’t believe this is the world most valuable franchise game, cost USD 59.99 for the game and feel like PS2 game
  12. Lucas_Fox112
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Pokémon escarlate e violeta são obras-primas, também sou a primeira revisão, o que é bom, mas vá jogar este jogo
  13. BatLB
    Nov 19, 2022
    5
    The Game itself is fine. Its fun to go out and hunt different pokemon, catch and collect them. The EXP Share from level 1 is a welcome feature to make it possible to actually evolve Pokemon you arent constantly using and to complete the Pokedex as good as possible.

    The Story is classic Pokemon for 9 year olds. The Open World is nice. You can explore, catch different pokemon, find    The Game itself is fine. Its fun to go out and hunt different pokemon, catch and collect them. The EXP Share from level 1 is a welcome feature to make it possible to actually evolve Pokemon you arent constantly using and to complete the Pokedex as good as possible.

    The Story is classic Pokemon for 9 year olds.

    The Open World is nice. You can explore, catch different pokemon, find Items, do what you like - Hunt Badges? Follow the "Team Rocket look-alike" storyline? Go on some quest to hunt some mysterious pokemon? Your choice.

    HOWEVER: The technical issues are a BIG problem. I would have given this game a 7,5-8/10 without the technical problems, even with the bad graphics, but the state of the game is NOT release ready.
    I am not sure how this game made it through Nintendos normally very strict QA.    … Expand
  14. Valdof
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Is so sad and frustrating. This is on a nintendo console? Where's the quality control?
  15. Cocosaurio
    Nov 19, 2022
    3
    I love Pokémon, but since we spent real and hard earned money on it the least we deserve is a functional complete game, there is absolutely no excuse for such an important ip to deliver half baked games, textures and frame drops are just embarasing for a 2022 game
  16. ffp
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Once again Gamefreak delights us with the category they excel the best; Poorly developed games and dumpster fire levels of optimization for a game from the highest grossing franchise ever.
    This game is what happens when people mindlessly buys everything related to a brand.
    This isn't a switch's hardware problem; this is the result of a studio who's always been privileged of making games    Once again Gamefreak delights us with the category they excel the best; Poorly developed games and dumpster fire levels of optimization for a game from the highest grossing franchise ever.
    This game is what happens when people mindlessly buys everything related to a brand.
    This isn't a switch's hardware problem; this is the result of a studio who's always been privileged of making games for such coveted franchise in the most lazy way possible.
    Nintendo (BOTW), Bandai Namco(Smash Ultimate) , Panic Button (Doom2016/Doom Eternal), Monolith Soft (XC definitive edition, XC2, XC3) have been developing masterpieces for this console with top tier levels of optimization and performing 90% of the times at their targeted performance, something gamefreak can only dream to achieve.
    This is embarrassing from every perspective possible.
    Save yourself the embarrassment and don't give pokemon co the free money.    … Expand
  17. Pokukeki
    Nov 19, 2022
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. They started with the lies on sword and shield then allowed Dimond and pearl to be dog **** ,some how did well with legends and went back down even further than sw/sh and hit cyberpunk 2077 low on releasing a garbage game ,and if your a pokemon stan that says " but it's still fun and the game play " shut tfu sit down a d open your brain , this game got green lit in its state cause they know brain dead fans will support anything with the name pokemon, they can release a new game with just 10 pokemon inside a house and all you do I pet them and you stans will give it a 10/10 . The new sonic game didn't even pull this crap, the new cod mw2 has the worse weapon unlocks but atleast their game WORKS GAMEFREAK and pokemon make millions and other games like DOOM SKIRYM XENOBLADE SERIES MARIO ZELDA look better and run smooth on the switch old to new models and POKEMON sc/vi runs worse than a ps1 game PS **** ONE.… Expand
  18. sebask8tan
    Nov 19, 2022
    4
    Después de haber creado el juego de Arceus , creo que no podrían hacer un juego peor, pero si las mecánicas que ganamos en Arceus( atrapar Pokémon sin combate) la perdimos , ahora el juego debo dar gracias cuando logra correr a 20 FPS si no toca reiniciar el juego para liberar la memoria y volver a los 20 FPS, que mal jugado nintendo , el sello de calidad de hace tiempo atrás debería deDespués de haber creado el juego de Arceus , creo que no podrían hacer un juego peor, pero si las mecánicas que ganamos en Arceus( atrapar Pokémon sin combate) la perdimos , ahora el juego debo dar gracias cuando logra correr a 20 FPS si no toca reiniciar el juego para liberar la memoria y volver a los 20 FPS, que mal jugado nintendo , el sello de calidad de hace tiempo atrás debería de volver , peor Pokémon en estos 25 años… Expand
  19. Cafedo
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Horrible Performance. Lots of Bugs and Glitches.

    Amazing concept completely ruined by lack of optimization.
  20. TalionSwift
    Nov 19, 2022
    9
    The same is a lot of fun, the open world is very big and is a joy to explore. I love the characters and new pokemon. Sure there are some performance issues, but they will be patched out at which point I would up this to a 10. This version has some better exclusives however.
  21. mister7
    Nov 19, 2022
    3
    It starts. It doesn't crash. And thats it. It literally barely runs, clipping, frame rate makes game NEARLY unplayable. I say nearly bc it DOES run. And that's it. The game itself is alright. But the technical issues aren't the only cut corners. Don't get me started on bland environments and why take away the catching mechanic that actually works from arceus. Not a 0. But a 3
  22. GABY17
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Gráficos de play 2 bajada de frame acada rato esta mejor el leyends arceus con eso te digo todo
  23. Melzago
    Nov 19, 2022
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. They sold us the prototype, it is worse than an alpha release. A shame. The game is entertaining enough but every technical issues and the poor environment design takes you out of the game at any moments.… Expand
  24. Ambimunch
    Nov 19, 2022
    1
    These are worse than SwSh!!! They’re buggy, glitchy, slow, crash, lack many basic features past games had, and overall don’t work half the time. Don’t buy it, it’s an unplayable mess. These games needed another 1-2years of dev time.
  25. XxARES
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Despite the innovation, they continue to be made somewhat unwillingly, they would be able to bring games with beautiful graphics, several games are proof that the platform is not attached to its limited hardware to have beautiful games. are absurd and even so many fans love the franchise and buy it, but Nintendo does not even bother to put subtitles in the local language.
  26. seojoon98
    Nov 19, 2022
    1
    Their arrogance went too far. It is a clear fraud to launch into the market without even doing basic testing.
  27. qlutoo
    Nov 19, 2022
    2
    I'm a really big fan of Pokémon games since Red/Blue, but it's enough. This is the worst game I've ever played. Full of bugs and glitches. Totally disappointed with this crap.
  28. 360barrier
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    jesus christ how long did it take for them to make this game? 3 weeks? what on earth are these animations man its absolutely atrocious. lazy, unfinished and is not worth the money.

    and now for the usual Awful graphics, awful controls, awful camera and bad theme. This is a pretty mediocre release in every way. Graphics are like welcome to five years ago. Were they blindfolded when    jesus christ how long did it take for them to make this game? 3 weeks? what on earth are these animations man its absolutely atrocious. lazy, unfinished and is not worth the money.

    and now for the usual

    Awful graphics, awful controls, awful camera and bad theme. This is a pretty mediocre release in every way. Graphics are like welcome to five years ago. Were they blindfolded when making the camera? Main character is boring. Hopefully this is the last game in the series    … Expand
  29. Monoture
    Nov 19, 2022
    1
    Bad UI / Bad Performance sometime framedrop/ outfit customization is very limited
  30. Sanefc
    Nov 19, 2022
    8
    Come on is not that terrible! Is fun and we'll thought out despite the performance issues
  31. Syy_
    Nov 19, 2022
    2
    The game seems to be funny and entertaining but the overall performance and graphics makes it difficult to play and appreciate the game, making the player have to restart the game in order to continue playing sometimes due to the numerous glitches.
  32. maplepecan
    Nov 19, 2022
    2
    While it’s great to see the Pokémon series jump into a 3d open world the execution is horrendous. We still have a limited national again leaving out old favorites, the terrain and textures and repetitive and low resolution, the cities are empty, and character customization is super limited. The only saving grace for this game is story and writing which is enjoyable and better than the lastWhile it’s great to see the Pokémon series jump into a 3d open world the execution is horrendous. We still have a limited national again leaving out old favorites, the terrain and textures and repetitive and low resolution, the cities are empty, and character customization is super limited. The only saving grace for this game is story and writing which is enjoyable and better than the last entry in the series. This game really shows game freak needs to work with another studio to get these games out properly or just leave Pokémon all together. Sending a game out in this state in 2022 is embarrassing especially from the most profitable franchise in existence. Hold off on buying until the games fixed or you get a steep discount on it.… Expand
  33. Sophie2022
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Pésima optimización, caídas de fps, gráficos mediocres sin acabar, todo está terminado a medias.
  34. MrNeedlemouse
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    People who give more than 6 don't know a sheep about videogames. When Cyberpunk released, everywhere get mad and called it a failure. Pokemon is full of bugs and glitch, worst game of 2022 because it has empty space, bad designed pokemon and FPS drops. How can anyone play this trash?
  35. Qualitygames12
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    The user score only shows how reviewers were paid to lie in everyone’s faces.

    This so-called-‚game’ is a disastrous piece, as it should’ve never been released in this state. Frame rate drops to 5fps, zero framerate consistency, not a single time maintained 30 fps, bugs, bugs, bugs and game breaking issues, freezes, crashes and so on… and oh, yeah, a full price. If I could give it a    The user score only shows how reviewers were paid to lie in everyone’s faces.

    This so-called-‚game’ is a disastrous piece, as it should’ve never been released in this state. Frame rate drops to 5fps, zero framerate consistency, not a single time maintained 30 fps, bugs, bugs, bugs and game breaking issues, freezes, crashes and so on… and oh, yeah, a full price.

    If I could give it a 0 i would.

    Avoid at all cost!    … Expand
  36. kingcobra69
    Nov 19, 2022
    7
    Ignore the people that talk about graphics they dont realize the hardware the switch has let alone gamefreak and how they work as a whole the games amazing im still gonna play it the only 2 gripes I have is performance and we cant have custom clothes like pants skirts shirts etc I personally wouldn't recommend buying it right now but once they fix the constant stuttering and lag I highlyIgnore the people that talk about graphics they dont realize the hardware the switch has let alone gamefreak and how they work as a whole the games amazing im still gonna play it the only 2 gripes I have is performance and we cant have custom clothes like pants skirts shirts etc I personally wouldn't recommend buying it right now but once they fix the constant stuttering and lag I highly recommend it… Expand
  37. PaulGR
    Nov 19, 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 and    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 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 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 entirely dead, 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. The lazy failures didn’t even design a simple clothing shop. 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
  38. KadentheKitsune
    Nov 19, 2022
    2
    I have played for about 10 hours now and would say that i have seen about half of the game so far, the story is... Okay i guess, nothing special, or groundbreaking. Characters are, for a few exceptions pretty boring or stupid.
    The open world is big, but lifeless and pretty ugly most of the time, but nonetheless better than the smal area from sword and shield.
    The biggest problem however    I have played for about 10 hours now and would say that i have seen about half of the game so far, the story is... Okay i guess, nothing special, or groundbreaking. Characters are, for a few exceptions pretty boring or stupid.
    The open world is big, but lifeless and pretty ugly most of the time, but nonetheless better than the smal area from sword and shield.
    The biggest problem however are the technical problems like glitches, textures or buildings not loading properly, weird camera clipping and annoying fps drops that happen regularly.    … Expand
  39. ApeironStrife
    Nov 19, 2022
    1
    Worst graphics and glitchy as hell
  40. HarryHD
    Nov 19, 2022
    1
    1 star for how disappointing and disrespectful this product is. Potentially fun game held back by bugs, frame rate stutters, bad graphics. Absolutely unacceptable, unfinished game. Feel so bad for the artists who made this game, only for Gamefreak/the Pokémon company to ruin it.

    Xenoblade 3 looks and runs great on the switch. Gamefreak is the problem, not the hardware. Looks like a muddy    1 star for how disappointing and disrespectful this product is. Potentially fun game held back by bugs, frame rate stutters, bad graphics. Absolutely unacceptable, unfinished game. Feel so bad for the artists who made this game, only for Gamefreak/the Pokémon company to ruin it.

    Xenoblade 3 looks and runs great on the switch. Gamefreak is the problem, not the hardware. Looks like a muddy wasteland.
    Legends arceus was a step in the right direction. What happened here?

    Pokémon is the highest grossing media franchise in global history, yet Gamefreak can't be bothered to release a finished game. You need to add voice acting (why do you even bother animating lip movement, incredibly awkward); significantly improve graphics and animations; balance megas and add them back in; and actually finish the product for release.

    Review for violet and scarlet as they are practically the same game    … Expand
  41. Sunnycide
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    It's not worth your money, just get something else like a nice diner or whatever
  42. maylava
    Nov 19, 2022
    2
    I could give this game 9.0 if can play it with my eye closed. But I cannot. The buggy shadow and camera ruins the whole gaming experience, plus you get a huge frame drop when playing. The worse is, the game crashes randomly. I cannot trust GameFreak anymore.
  43. Luisguerreroa
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    No me gustó nada este juego, esta mal optimizado, tiene muchos bugs y su historia no es la gran cosa.en conclusión es un juego terriblemente malo
  44. 32fromdiscord
    Nov 19, 2022
    2
    The main game is fun enough for Pokémon, the open world is nice and allows for lots of freedom, some of the battles were genuinely hard, but the presentation is just off. The game severely lacks polish with its terrible graphics, bad performance and unacceptable amount of glitches. Ignoring the technical issues, the game lacks the kind of content that made the older games so beloved. TheThe main game is fun enough for Pokémon, the open world is nice and allows for lots of freedom, some of the battles were genuinely hard, but the presentation is just off. The game severely lacks polish with its terrible graphics, bad performance and unacceptable amount of glitches. Ignoring the technical issues, the game lacks the kind of content that made the older games so beloved. The postgame amounts to an extra 40 minutes of story to conclude the game, a **** battle facility (calling it that is not even really accurate), 6/7 star raids and a wild area-esque area for catching Paradox Pokémon. **** GSC had more content than this, and that was on a 2 MB cartridge for a 20 year old console. Hell, Crystal even has a Battle Tower, which this game lacks. There's no excuse.

    Honestly, I haven't even touched on the various problems I have with this game, but pointing out the main ones should be enough to tell you everything you need to know about it. It is not acceptable for a game from the biggest franchise in the world to be released in this state at full price, and if there isn't a series of patches to fix the numerous issues with the game, then I would be very dissapointed. I give Scarlet/Violet a rating of 2 purely because I got some form of enjoyment out of playing it, which is more than I can say for SwSh, but I had to bring the score down due to the aforementioned issues.    … Expand
  45. Elena_E_Patata
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Meraviglioso mondo aperto, pieno di pokémon con interazioni in base al loro ambiente e con un ottimo sistema di combattimento che migliora con ogni titolo.
  46. D1ztortion
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Honestly I don't know why Nintendo with Game Freak keeps doing games like this. Besides the technical issues from glitches and bugs (you can already know that from other reviews) the story is nothing new, nice music, nice models, bad animation and map interactions(textures), if you are a casual player a who is willing to pay 60 bucks for a demo version go ahead, it might be your game then,Honestly I don't know why Nintendo with Game Freak keeps doing games like this. Besides the technical issues from glitches and bugs (you can already know that from other reviews) the story is nothing new, nice music, nice models, bad animation and map interactions(textures), if you are a casual player a who is willing to pay 60 bucks for a demo version go ahead, it might be your game then, or maybe if you are a 7 year old kid who doesn't really care.… Expand
  47. Murtor
    Nov 19, 2022
    3
    I just rage quited on Twitch while playing this abomination called Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. This "game" is an abrasive paper for the eye and a laxative of good taste. It is literally the worst experience I had in more than 30 years of gaming.

    The graphics are an imposition, the poor performance a kick in the groin for any gamer. Content has been removed (again) in favor of new    I just rage quited on Twitch while playing this abomination called Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. This "game" is an abrasive paper for the eye and a laxative of good taste. It is literally the worst experience I had in more than 30 years of gaming.

    The graphics are an imposition, the poor performance a kick in the groin for any gamer. Content has been removed (again) in favor of new content. And this new content works grotty. As a player, I'm unable to throw a Pokéball up a hill because the aiming mechanic of Legends Arceus has been taken out. The auto combat feature sometimes works or it doesn't. Ambushing Pokémon no longer has any appeal, as I can't throw empty Pokéballs either. I have to cancel evolutions every time I level up. In this texture mud, I repeatedly traipse over Pokémon that I just can't see. And the great audio feature that made finding Shinys in Legends Arceus easier is also gone.

    The game character is an empty shell. Thirty years now I've been playing video games. And it's the second time now that I would have loved to hammer the A button in a role-playing game instead of drowning in this tidal wave of platitudes and these dull attempts at fraternization. Watching the unsightly slush that is supposed to represent grass grow is more interesting than any NPC I've run across. If you have trouble reading, you won't be served a soundtrack here either and will have to slog through text box after text box after text box.

    NPC's move as slowly as the entire game feels. It's sluggish to the point of falling asleep. The open world has no appeal when I do end up being compelled to do exactly what you've been doing in Pokémon games for more than 25 years: collecting medals. Because exploring and finding new Pokémon is ruined by the leveling system. I can't go and collect and use whatever I want afterwards. Because I absolutely need a medal to control this new and powerful Pokémon. Exactly the opposite is the appeal of an open world. To venture into dangerous terrain and then take home some particularly good loot. But I can't have that very loot. No, I have to go back to doing what the developers want me to do. The freedoms are as limited as some rooms in this game. They have several doors, but I can't open them for unknown reasons, such as the door in my own house to the garden or the master bedroom. With this setting, there is no need for these doors in the first place.

    Pokémon Violet and Scarlet is a sandpaper to the eye and a purgative of good taste. If there were an invective award for video games: This game would win the main category for two years. Because that's how long the experiences made will haunt one's nightmares.    … Expand
  48. iceicekaney
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    This might be one of the worst games I’ve ever played. Not only does it not run well, but the core gameplay loop just isn’t enjoyable. I found myself wanting to go back to other Pokémon games as I was playing it as I have that itch to catch Pokémon, but not in this game. I also found myself dizzy as the frames would drop so low it would make the screen stutter constantly, especially in theThis might be one of the worst games I’ve ever played. Not only does it not run well, but the core gameplay loop just isn’t enjoyable. I found myself wanting to go back to other Pokémon games as I was playing it as I have that itch to catch Pokémon, but not in this game. I also found myself dizzy as the frames would drop so low it would make the screen stutter constantly, especially in the big city area. I understand the switch hardware isn’t great, but I just finished Xenoblade 3 and that game was lighyears better optimized than this. Pokémon really needs to stop taking steps and just reach its destination already….… Expand
  49. Jun408954762
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Countless bugs, the worest Pokémon Game ever. I think GF doesn't understand how a Pokémon game should be right now.
  50. SushiMess
    Nov 19, 2022
    8
    The game itself is fun. Compared to sword and shield, this game does show that Game Freak at least poured effort into this. The world is very lovely and nice and the freedom the game gives you is great. The characters are amazing as well and I can say that this is a good pokémon game. However, the fact that it runs absolutely horrible compared to other more demanding games on the switch isThe game itself is fun. Compared to sword and shield, this game does show that Game Freak at least poured effort into this. The world is very lovely and nice and the freedom the game gives you is great. The characters are amazing as well and I can say that this is a good pokémon game. However, the fact that it runs absolutely horrible compared to other more demanding games on the switch is really absurd. The textures also are not the very best but I personally do not mind it. If the game were released without the stuttering, lags, and frame drops, I can say this is one of the best pokémon games out there.… Expand
  51. exirock
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    This game is a disrespect for the fans, people were literaly scammed into to thinking this was a really good game without any problems, but guess what yet again gamefreak showing signs of rushing games to make quick money, game has alot of performance issues, tons of bugs and glitches and been reported crashes which i can identify has one of them, has for the game ideias was good only theThis game is a disrespect for the fans, people were literaly scammed into to thinking this was a really good game without any problems, but guess what yet again gamefreak showing signs of rushing games to make quick money, game has alot of performance issues, tons of bugs and glitches and been reported crashes which i can identify has one of them, has for the game ideias was good only the past part aswell with past form of the pokemons cause the future pokemon is the worst ideia ever, but lets talk about more about the pokemons, gamefreak and pokemon company showed with this game they lost their touch to make new pokemons and showed signs of 0 creativity where we have one pokemon that is evolution is simply him standing up just like we have a dolphin that only gets a heart and call it a evolution, the game is pile of problems, literaly early looking acess game that shouldnt even be allowed to be commercialized.… Expand
  52. Dizz_y
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Do not buy! Bad performance (fps drops, pop-in) , glitches. Vote with your wallet.
  53. JDK-the-L0lic0n
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Lovely game with cute and funny characters, a story that I liked more than previous titles like Black & White, and an open world never seen before.
  54. Electrical_D
    Nov 19, 2022
    2
    I played the game and it kept going from 30 to 5 to 20 to 3 to 25 to 30 to 10 to 13 to 30 and so on and so on and then every shop is normally enterable I entered one and my game crashed this game isn’t good
  55. Lilyfaye
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    The only outfits are the school uniform only, 4 for each season and no skirts or feminine clothes at all.
  56. Yang738
    Nov 19, 2022
    5
    It would be a really nice game if there weren't these graphical issues and bugs. It feels like the development was rushed.
  57. joaresazrio123
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    This game is is extremely broken in many ways. The game itself is a broken and buggy mess. The game meta is broken from the get go with recovery nerfed, a OP gimmick and a lot of offensive new threats and online still rubbish. Fix your bloody game GF!!
  58. wokeke
    Nov 19, 2022
    1
    What an embarrassment. It is one thing to have **** graphics, which is not what pokemon games are about anyways, but to couple that with horrific framerate is just unacceptable. I'm sure there are new features about this open world game that is to be liked and praised, but what is the point if you can't even play the game for more than 5 minutes because it makes you want to throw up fromWhat an embarrassment. It is one thing to have **** graphics, which is not what pokemon games are about anyways, but to couple that with horrific framerate is just unacceptable. I'm sure there are new features about this open world game that is to be liked and praised, but what is the point if you can't even play the game for more than 5 minutes because it makes you want to throw up from all the stuttering?… Expand
  59. Holyspear
    Nov 19, 2022
    2
    2022 and we got the buggiest pokemon game to date. Other than that games aight nothing that new for me to be hyped about
  60. VeteranAnon
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, highly recommend it, worth every penny

    Pokémon in its maximum expression.
  61. N64ftw
    Nov 19, 2022
    7
    The open world combined with 3 storylines is entertaining, but the horrific programming cannot be over looked. This game has great potential, but I cannot recommend it in this state unless you are a die hard fan.
  62. VivaSaselandia
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Juego igual de maravilloso que Leyendas Arceus y Espada y Escudo, pero mejorando el apartado gráfico que afligía a los antes mencionados.
    RPG familiar de altisima calidad.
  63. MarcusCastro
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    The game is fun and all, but literally unplayable since the frame drops and slowdowns makes me nauseous to play. It's a shame if you compare with Dragon Quest XI or Xenoblade Chronicles that have a way better overall performance, even with much better graphics for the Switch.
  64. OnlyOneHere
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    This game is extremely expensive. The greedy developers are charging a ridiculous price of $120 to get the complete experience of this broken game. I had already written a review of Pokemon Scarlet. I don't think I need to repeat myself. The game is a broken piece of garbage full of bugs, glitches, pop-ins, awful framerate, crashes, freezes, stuttering, clipping issues, stuck on blackThis game is extremely expensive. The greedy developers are charging a ridiculous price of $120 to get the complete experience of this broken game. I had already written a review of Pokemon Scarlet. I don't think I need to repeat myself. The game is a broken piece of garbage full of bugs, glitches, pop-ins, awful framerate, crashes, freezes, stuttering, clipping issues, stuck on black screen, you name it. Metacritic needs to bundle these games together for reviews, because it is the exact same trash. Just because the developers cut the game in half doesn't make it a different game. It is still the same game split in half.

    The graphics are a joke. They are charging $120 for goodness sake, we should expect much better graphics at that premium price. Stray was $30 at launch and Dakar Desert Rally is $40, both of these games look 100 times better. Game Freak has more money than Stray and Dakar devs combined by a landslide, and this game cost way more than those 2 games combined. Nintendo and Pokemon make billions of dollars meaning there is literally no excuse for such puke-worthy graphics from these cheap and lazy developers. It's funny how Pokemon fans make fun of Call of Duty for being the same game every year. What does that make Pokemon then? At least Activision doesn't charge $120 upfront for a shovelware game.

    As of right now with the insane price of $120, I can honestly say without a shadow of doubt that this is the worst game I have ever played in my life. Keep in mind that I have been playing video games since the Atari days. Nintendo, you better start contacting those retailers about refunds because I expect a full refund. You will not get away with the biggest heist of the video game industy. Speaking of which, this game is the laughing stock of the video game industry. I am beyond infuriated with this scam. I don't recommend this joke of game at all.    … Expand
  65. PMMeObama
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Another entry into the series which gets greedier and greedier and works less and less with each entry. Regardless of if an entertaining game is able to be found beneath the surface would not change that to launch in such a glitchy and visually appalling state is nothing but insulting to all who buy it. I would not consider this to be a complete game and therefore anything above a 0 wouldAnother entry into the series which gets greedier and greedier and works less and less with each entry. Regardless of if an entertaining game is able to be found beneath the surface would not change that to launch in such a glitchy and visually appalling state is nothing but insulting to all who buy it. I would not consider this to be a complete game and therefore anything above a 0 would be giving it undo credit. I cannot recommend supporting a franchise that does not care about itself in any way other than how it can make the most money while providing the bare minimum in terms of quality to the consumers. I hope that one day the series can once again put out a main series entry worthy of it's brand, and worthy of a recommendation.… Expand
  66. 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
  67. Caranthir30
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Pokémon Scarlet/Violet certainly doesn't deserve a rating above 90. But it really irritates me how the game was rated by the press in comparison to Legends Arceus. And now how they were rated by the community, too. I don't think the game is a step backwards on that. Yes, the game sometimes runs with less fps than in Legends Arceus. But the graphics look better overall. In addition, therePokémon Scarlet/Violet certainly doesn't deserve a rating above 90. But it really irritates me how the game was rated by the press in comparison to Legends Arceus. And now how they were rated by the community, too. I don't think the game is a step backwards on that. Yes, the game sometimes runs with less fps than in Legends Arceus. But the graphics look better overall. In addition, there are many things that make Scarlet and Violet better. The open world, for example, fascinates me even more. Unfortunately my english is not the best. So let's make it short: Scarlett and Violet are one of the best Pokémon Games I have ever played. I would normally give an 8. But I want to counter the bad ratings. The games definitely don't deserve a rating below 3.… Expand
  68. DistantKingdom
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    The best of the best, and one of the most entertaining games of the year.
    I don't understand the commotion that is being talked about on Twitter, as soon as I started with it, I can't stop catching Pokémon.
    Seriously, they have put a lot of care into the animations in this installment.
  69. 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
  70. zeroX52
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Cero hasta que arreglen todo los Bugs Glitches, es el segundo juego con más errores que juegue en todo 2022, es inaceptable este estado.
    La calidad de una obra es subjetiva, el estado de un producto no.
  71. KumaWilson
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    This game is a complete technical mess with seemingly broken visuals, controls etc. It is not worthy of a rating. Avoid at all cost.
  72. greninjaX
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    another disappointing pokemon game. these games are being rushed out way too fast. their bare bones, dumbed down, and don't even function properly. gamefreak learned nothing from the SWSH controversy.
  73. Madbunny1010
    Nov 19, 2022
    2
    I was super looking forward to SV and all of my hype and excitement evaporated the moment I saw how bad this game ran. I thought it was just someone trying to run it on an emulator, but no this game runs horribly. The camera gives me a headache as it jitters around while you're trying to just walk around the world, Animations look nice but then you see someone start walking in slow motionI was super looking forward to SV and all of my hype and excitement evaporated the moment I saw how bad this game ran. I thought it was just someone trying to run it on an emulator, but no this game runs horribly. The camera gives me a headache as it jitters around while you're trying to just walk around the world, Animations look nice but then you see someone start walking in slow motion or vanishing in and out of existence 3 inches away from you. It feels like the game wasn't tested at all. Because there are glaring impossible to miss bugs and glitches like the world going from dark to light when you're just browsing menus. And shadows pop in and out of existence as well and forget trying to ride your pokemon bike dude, he will just randomly vanis
    I hope they adress these issues because if not this will probably be the last pokemon game i ever play. I can't support this.    … Expand
  74. Lunatic7
    Nov 19, 2022
    3
    After Arceus I expected more, I believe the game is better than Sword and Shield, but some things from Arceus are no longer here. The ambient world of the game has very bad FPS, it could be better and it's not the switch's fault, because we have other JRPGs with a much prettier open 3D world.

    I don't know how some serious review managed to give this game a 100.
  75. Zekroxin
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    The Game itself the World and Gameplay are okay and would be Fun but the Performance is so extremly Bad its Unfunny its like a Game from a 10 People indie Company give out a Game in Early Access. Sad part is they will dont do anything about it because its Pokemon and all the People buying it and Supporting this mess.
  76. TiAproCane
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    This game is a shame and is soo cringe. I hope that this game and the **** it it has, rightly, received can wake up Nintendo to give more time and more budget to Pokemon games, they can not live on income indefinitely, the mess is over.
  77. ascendent
    Nov 19, 2022
    3
    I was really hyped by the game since I starded seeing battle animations. For me this is a key point. It was a turn down to see that Pokémon moves were far worse than Sword and Shield, ignoring Arceus. I think this ruin the overall experience. It's quite obvious they didn't pay attention to thay compared to the previous games.
  78. shu98
    Nov 19, 2022
    2
    As a long pokemon fan, i find this game insulting in many ways. I had always tried to find the good in all the last pokemon games to find em more enjoyable and fun, but this is just unacceptable.

    First, let's pretend this is a finished product (when it is clearly not) subjectively find the design of the new pokemon really lame and poorly inspired, the worst generation by far. Too much    As a long pokemon fan, i find this game insulting in many ways. I had always tried to find the good in all the last pokemon games to find em more enjoyable and fun, but this is just unacceptable.

    First, let's pretend this is a finished product (when it is clearly not) subjectively find the design of the new pokemon really lame and poorly inspired, the worst generation by far. Too much humanoid evolution and so many weird evolution. That is just my taste though so it wont matter much in the score.

    The story and narrative is good at times but quite bad and messy overall.
    The difficulty is completely unbalanced, since level scaling dont exist and as such you can trivialize most of the challenges simply chosing a certain order.
    I dont expect much from a pokemon game in these two categories though, so i can let that slide.

    The real problem is: the game is totally void. It is big in its scope, but devoid of any type of activity, sidequest, interaction with npc. City are totally empty and useless, the open world is big without a level design. You just roam around to pick items at some point, since if you challenge all the trainer you will fing yourself overlevelled, unless you constantly change your party making it weaker on purpose. I am not even talking about team star base and "boss", such a disappontment

    The quality of life is reduced from some of his previous interaction, you cannot turn down the animation and fight style is fixed on set, so you cannot decide to turn it down from option, just like the exp share.

    Honestly, a pokemon game even in its lowest moment managed to be fun since its core gameplay is extremely rewarding and functional per se, even considering its poor story, childish character development, low difficlutybut and mid to low level design in puzzle and exploration. This time they manage to make a pokemon game almost boring, even as a die hard fan.

    That would be a 6 for me, if not for the fact that this game is not finished. It should not have been sold in this state, it is like a alpha rather than a finished product.
    Aside for the low quality res and texture, except for the pokemon model which are greatly improved from the previous game, everything is a mess.
    Performance is really bad, 15 fps in some moment even lower, despite being few object on screen,
    camera angle problem, glitch, soft lock and some real issue about lighting and npc modeling.

    The switch is not the problem, optimization is.
    This is the first time i am asking for a refund, it should be illegal to sell a game in this state.    … Expand
  79. mestaku
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Someone should pay you to play this absolute garbage game. The graphics are the same as some random bad game from 2005.
  80. parmigia
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    I feel like i got scammed. I can t believe Nintendo gave the OK to put on sell this full of bugs and lazy made game. This could be seriously the end of the mainline Pokémon series if TPCI or Nintendo won't change software house. Game freak Is totally uncapable
  81. 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
  82. Vilanelli
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Pokémon Violet has mobile game graphics at Low. Lots of aliasing and FPS is not stable.

    Gamefreak definitely doesn't know how to use Switch hardware.
  83. Officialalexj7
    Nov 19, 2022
    5
    This game would be so good if the performance and graphics were better. They rushed this game and in my opinion you should wait to buy this one until they patch it.
  84. pepsi271
    Nov 19, 2022
    8
    Nice game, but not perfect. But 300$? Costs an arm and a leg. But, the game is ok, i like it.
  85. Daniel44
    Nov 19, 2022
    1
    After ignoring the unacceptable graphics of pokemon the cuts on the dex and the previous realised pokemon remakes of diamond and pearl this game made all of that look pretty good games yes I love the fact pokemon scarlet and violet is open world it is mo excuse for the performance of the game the glitch of the camera and more and I found all of this with only 3h of gameplay
  86. Darkligh
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Questo gioco è bellissimo quelli che lo criticano non capiscono nulla adesso basta
  87. Toiletgnome
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Constant frame drops, pop-ins, freezing, texture bugs, lights flickering, and the list goes on. I don't know how Nintendo allowed a flagship game to be shipped in this state, maybe they're just testing a new grifting mechanic for next gen. Possibly the most embarrassing installment in the Pokémon game series.
  88. localnativeeemi
    Nov 19, 2022
    1
    Terrible performance would ruin this game even if it was pleasant as a game. Even in curated cutscenes in small rooms with a small number of characters on-screen, their animations drop to literal slideshows where you can count 2-3 individual frames in their looped animation.

    Beyond being essentially non-functional on the technical side, the game's another creative downgrade. Player    Terrible performance would ruin this game even if it was pleasant as a game. Even in curated cutscenes in small rooms with a small number of characters on-screen, their animations drop to literal slideshows where you can count 2-3 individual frames in their looped animation.

    Beyond being essentially non-functional on the technical side, the game's another creative downgrade. Player customization in terms of clothing has been almost entirely removed. The little bits we have left, like socks, hats and gloves clash with the game's uniforms.

    Cities are basically empty. 90% of houses are inaccessible facades. And 90% of the remaining 10% are shop menus. You don't even enter a shop anymore and see customers/mannequins. It's just a menu where you select purchases from.

    Lacking around half of all Pokemon is, of course, still a major turn-off from the franchise that, for over 2 decades, said "Gotta catch 'em all".

    Awful games.    … Expand
  89. Gremlinpirate
    Nov 19, 2022
    2
    I will admit, the glitches didn't bother me that much, because they were honestly kinda funny. But the inconsistent framerates made what could have been an enjoyable experience into an utter nightmare. Outside of that, honestly the open world felt really boring. I didn't enjoy how the game handled the gym leaders nor did I find any fun in the battle system, They really shouldn't haveI will admit, the glitches didn't bother me that much, because they were honestly kinda funny. But the inconsistent framerates made what could have been an enjoyable experience into an utter nightmare. Outside of that, honestly the open world felt really boring. I didn't enjoy how the game handled the gym leaders nor did I find any fun in the battle system, They really shouldn't have removed set mode. This kind of stuff should not be acceptable from Gamefreak, Legends Arceus came out literally this same year and had very consistent FPS the entire time. Maybe don't rush next time. I would never recommend paying full price for this, especially not in it's current state.… Expand
  90. Googy
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    an irredeemable mess from a multi billion dollar franchise, Crashes/frame rate issues poor texture quality poor pop in poor texture pop in, dreadful music. the first game in the series I will be refunding.
  91. Blentz499
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    I'm a huge Pokemon fan, but the performance in these games are unacceptable. It almost never hits a steady framereate with terrible memory leak and slowdown. There is almost no anti aliasing anywhere in the game. This is an embarrassment for Nintendo who used to be about delivering a quality game. The graphics look comparable to games 20 years ago. I don't need photorealism, but thisI'm a huge Pokemon fan, but the performance in these games are unacceptable. It almost never hits a steady framereate with terrible memory leak and slowdown. There is almost no anti aliasing anywhere in the game. This is an embarrassment for Nintendo who used to be about delivering a quality game. The graphics look comparable to games 20 years ago. I don't need photorealism, but this doesn't even meet basic quality standards that most AAA games have. Shame on Gamefreak and Nintendo for releasing this abortion of a Pokemon title.… Expand
  92. Axonnius
    Nov 19, 2022
    2
    Game is borderline unplayable in its current state. Absolutely shameful of Nintendo to allow it on the shelves. Speaking As a huge Pokémon fan, please don’t buy this
  93. Sbardy93
    Nov 19, 2022
    3
    Worst Pokémon game ever (this review comes from a person born in 1993, raised playing pokémon without interruptions from the 1st gen, until BW2, and even Alpha Sapphire, Brilliant Diamond, and Moon, the last one only ''NEW'' main pokémon game I've been playing seriously after the DS era)
    I wanted to buy Violet, but then I've started to see the reviews by ''specialized critics'' here and    Worst Pokémon game ever (this review comes from a person born in 1993, raised playing pokémon without interruptions from the 1st gen, until BW2, and even Alpha Sapphire, Brilliant Diamond, and Moon, the last one only ''NEW'' main pokémon game I've been playing seriously after the DS era)
    I wanted to buy Violet, but then I've started to see the reviews by ''specialized critics'' here and all over the internet, and I've thought ''mmm, maybe waiting is better''
    I've started to watch some livestreams on Twitch to see the game
    Best decision I've ever done
    Games without a soul, published in a FEW MONTHS (Pokémon Legends came out at the beginning of this year if you don't remember it) just because childish **** were impatient for the new generation
    But hey, the game will sell anyway, so why publish it in 2 years?
    The major responsibles of this disaster are exactly the consumers
    I can understand those who say ''I want to buy it because I want to touch it with my hands in order to judge them''
    But those who always say ''Even though the game will suck I will buy it because I want to see the new pokémon'' or ''because I want to have the new pokémon game in my collection just to expose it'' or ''because I don't want to miss the new generation''
    if you only care about the fu**ing monsters play Pokémon GO and Unite, I've got both of them, and they're cool
    If you only care about mere phisic possession of the game you're nothing but SLAVES
    Pokémon is dying from the beginning of the 6th gen (including the remakes of Hoenn and Sinnoh which are not bad, but so far away from Heartgold and Soulsilver), and you don't even realize it
    Well, keep attacking Pokémon BW, not my favorite games in the franchise, but of course the most underrated
    Unova games were gold compared to this
    60 EURO for THIS is just undefendable
    Of course congratulations to you TPC for being so superficial
    But at the same time congrats to you guys who don't care if buying Garbodor, motivate them to make even more Garbodor
    You're the final responsible for this disaster
    SHAMEFUL SLAVES    … Expand
  94. Starfree
    Nov 19, 2022
    6
    Pokémon has always had performance issue, but this is a new low. The game renders the entire map at once making game slow down and many other problems. There’s a lot of lazy things in this game that is just insulting. But it’s still Pokémon, and the open world actually works, not as well as it could. But it is nice to see change. The game is good, it’s just all the glitches and bugs andPokémon has always had performance issue, but this is a new low. The game renders the entire map at once making game slow down and many other problems. There’s a lot of lazy things in this game that is just insulting. But it’s still Pokémon, and the open world actually works, not as well as it could. But it is nice to see change. The game is good, it’s just all the glitches and bugs and performance problems really bring down the experience.… Expand
  95. Velonex
    Nov 19, 2022
    3
    The framerate and pop in is ridiculous. I almost would prefer the old 2D style than this.
  96. Starlord
    Nov 19, 2022
    6
    Playing nonstop since playing the game while the performance issues and they really need to fix that in the areas that have performance and glitch issues. BUT! If you can get through those issues the game is completely amazing with a performance patch this is a 10/10 game, as it currently stands it's a 6/10. Please Game Freak put out a performance patch!
  97. Flango
    Nov 19, 2022
    2
    This game was specifically made for this console and is worse then many better looking and better playing ports.
  98. GStriker
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Filled with bugs, glitches, horrendous graphics, poor performance, tons of lag, buggy and bad animations, litteraly an unfinished game.
    If this is standars for pokemon games in 2022 its embarassing.
    Not worth 60$, not even worth 10$. If you want a pokemon game for nintendo switch i recommend legends arceus instead of this crap. Really dissapointing game coming from the grossest media    Filled with bugs, glitches, horrendous graphics, poor performance, tons of lag, buggy and bad animations, litteraly an unfinished game.
    If this is standars for pokemon games in 2022 its embarassing.

    Not worth 60$, not even worth 10$.

    If you want a pokemon game for nintendo switch i recommend legends arceus instead of this crap.

    Really dissapointing game coming from the grossest media franchise ever.    … Expand
  99. AlvaroTrainer
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Miraidon is cute. Mencia una diosa, fuecoco god el juego es muuuuuuuuy divertido
  100. Tomplexthis
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    This game is unplayable, and all it does is crash, stutter, or freeze, at 5 frames a second.
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  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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