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. HokageSamaBR
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Pokemon has to stop releasing every year. Otherwise poorly made games will keep coming. Full of bugs, horrible performance and I hope they fix it. If this continues, I will be forced to sue Nintendo for delivering a poorly made product.
  2. Nixav
    Nov 22, 2022
    0
    Terrible performance, practically unplayable, a really bad game which saddens me
  3. Luminer
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    It's crazy how some people gave to this game 10 points. This game is unfinished, it's a shame. It's not even indie level quality.
  4. AndyJoker
    Nov 22, 2022
    0
    This could be a good Pokémon game, but the awful developer job Destroy everything. It is not my phone Nintendo switch not powerful enough, there are lots of switch games much better graphic and design. How dare Pokémon company create such a horrible graphic games with huge amounts of bugs in 2022? Shame on you. I bought this game but it doesn’t mean I support it, I feel so disappointed.
  5. lalahand
    May 27, 2023
    0
    Open world feels empty and dead. This can be a good game if it was released 10 years ago
  6. Art_Kampfmann
    Nov 21, 2022
    0
    Pude jugar el juego por medio de un amigo y de verdad me alegro mucho de haber cancelado mi compra, decir que este juego es malo es halago. Tiene muy buenas ideas ejecutadas a, ya ni digamos a medias, sino como a cuarto de camino, es un juego hecho con prisas y se nota muchísimo, está infestado de glitches, las animaciones da vergüenza verlas, el reto del juego en sí mismo no representaPude jugar el juego por medio de un amigo y de verdad me alegro mucho de haber cancelado mi compra, decir que este juego es malo es halago. Tiene muy buenas ideas ejecutadas a, ya ni digamos a medias, sino como a cuarto de camino, es un juego hecho con prisas y se nota muchísimo, está infestado de glitches, las animaciones da vergüenza verlas, el reto del juego en sí mismo no representa ningún desafío, te quieren vender la idea de que "tú eliges tu aventura" pero el mapeado tiene ya predefinido por dónde querían los programadores que iniciaras y donde termines por el nivel de los pokemon salvajes, salta de lo ridículamente fácil a lo ridículamente imposible de pasar por ahí. Por último, yo entiendo que un buen videojuego no lo hacen los gráficos, pero el rendimiento aquí es para llorar, vas avanzando y aparecen y desaparecen pokemons, árboles, edificios... los dientes de cierra los verás todo el tiempo... mientras xbox y PS dan un 4K a 60fps, a nintendo solo le puedes pedir 30 y si bien te va, porque aquí el promedio son de 15fps y es en serio, vean videos en internet por si no me creen, de verdad su rendimiento es como de nintendo 64. Este juego tiene buenas intenciones pero de buenas intenciones no se vive, es un juego que no está terminado y que muy probablemente no lo haga o lo haga super lento si nosotros los usuarios se lo consumimos.… Expand
  7. SD_XyRCK
    Nov 23, 2022
    0
    Game is broken, also feels kinda incomplete, lack of features in previous games like enter houses, battle setting and customization, even lags a lot when walking, is unacceptable this kind of mess in a final product.
  8. Googa
    Nov 21, 2022
    0
    This game is the Sonic '06 to Sword and Shield's Shadow The Hedgehog! It's completely broken garbage that proves that GameFreak no longer needs to try! They can put out literal garbage, and the shills will still gladly pay for it!
  9. JLovar
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Absolutely terrible technical side of the game, sometimes making the game unplayable. The game wasn't properly tested at all. Gamefreak doesn't care about their franchise at all.
  10. 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.
  11. Shmurgen
    Nov 21, 2022
    0
    Disgusting, Pokemon makes more money than any other media franchise globally. It should not look and run this bad, absolutely inexcusable. Do better gamefreak
  12. spreyz
    Mar 20, 2023
    0
    The worst pokemon game i ever had the misfortune of playing, either you're on an overdose of copium or have nothing else to play. I ordered Sword while playing this and i dont even wanna touch it now.
    Last pokemon product i will ever buy.
  13. Vinivitorioyo
    Nov 21, 2022
    0
    Foi triste, frustrante. Eles acertam do conceito de jogo mas da dor de cabeça jogar e me deixou furioso e triste jogar. Não recomendo, não valeu o valor que paguei. Me senti mal jogando.
  14. eigentlicher
    Nov 22, 2022
    0
    The performance of these new pokemon games is atrocious. It doesn't make sense when there are so many open world games on the switch that look 10 times better and perform much better. Also many mechanics that were fixed on Arceus are absent in that game. Go figure. Nintendo please force game freak to patch the game and make it run better than this mess.
  15. 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
  16. LTX128
    Nov 23, 2022
    0
    Sorry, but we can’t let Nintendo sell us this crappy looking games anymore. I hope they fix the tech issues asap. Or give us full refunds.
  17. Bruceiscontent
    Nov 26, 2022
    0
    I've literally seen reviews on here that say, "If you care about performance or graphics, you're not a fan of Pokémon."

    I'm sorry, but what other Pokémon game has launched in a completely broken state with no follow-up patch or even an apology from Game Freak? I've played every game in the Pokémon series since I was a child. But now I'm an adult, and these games cost over $60. Decent    I've literally seen reviews on here that say, "If you care about performance or graphics, you're not a fan of Pokémon."

    I'm sorry, but what other Pokémon game has launched in a completely broken state with no follow-up patch or even an apology from Game Freak?

    I've played every game in the Pokémon series since I was a child. But now I'm an adult, and these games cost over $60. Decent performance (especially given how mediocre the graphics are) is the BARE MINIMUM. I'm glad that some of you are able to look past the fact that you were ripped off because of your fandom for the series, but this is absurd. The Switch hardware is being scapegoated for the issues, even though countless titles prove that the Switch is capable of running massive open world games, and running them well.

    You mean to tell me that I can play Witcher 3, Skyrim, and Breath of the Wild on this console, but an open world Pokemon game with mobile quality graphics simply can't hack it? Nonsense. I'd be willing to give Game Freak the benefit of the doubt if they came out with a statement, an apology, or if they promised a future patch to optimize some of the problems. But nothing. Radio silence. I didn't preorder this game with the hope that it would be playable six months from now.

    This is a prime example of the worst trend in modern gaming: Releasing broken, beta builds of games at full price, and expecting the consumer to just accept it.    … Expand
  18. Zoro_strife
    Feb 18, 2023
    0
    Bland, ugly, glithed, wokeness, rushed **** this game isvthe worst gen of pokemon
  19. Zero7812
    Dec 1, 2022
    0
    Não tem nem como joga isso, parei antes do primeiro ginasio, de tão insuportavel que estava a performance
  20. squidread
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Bad, unfinished game. One step forward, five steps back from Legends Arceus. We just got BDSP and Legends Arceus within the last 12 months. Why rush this one out? Finish your games before releasing them.
  21. drsantos21
    Dec 20, 2022
    0
    Bad gad, game freak released an alpha game or even a beta game

    It is a shame, I requested a refund from Nintendo
  22. Latios___
    Nov 25, 2022
    0
    Rating is because, as an AAA flagship game of Nintendo Switch, Pokémon is unacceptable to release such a buggy game in this state. This shouldn't be the norm and we customers should never accept this. Very unfortunate because I wish the developers gotten more time for their ambitious and creative open world game from their decision makers.
  23. SeanCena
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Bugs, glitches, bad animations, performance issues, empty open world, and bad designs galore. Don't buy this game for ANY reason, and even if you do, make sure to buy it used so The Pokemon Company doesn't make any money from you buying it. It's THAT bad.
  24. TeOne
    Nov 24, 2022
    0
    Dopo aver incassato milioni di dollari, questi ancora fanno giochi con questa grafica... Invece di inverstire questi soldi in programmatori capaci, noi dovremmo comprare sempre giochi che tecnicamente fanno sempre più schifo? Vergognatevi, Game Freak e Nintendo
  25. Poyaya
    Nov 21, 2022
    0
    **** you gamefreak & the pokemon game company. Making a pokemon every year just to grab money, instead of making good pokemon games, so trash...
  26. Metacrot
    Dec 17, 2022
    0
    Automatic and permanent 0 as long as there’s an unbearable and non skippable intro teaching the same thing in the most most boring and painful way possible. Feels like the intro just takes forever and ruins the excitement I had wanting to explore this universe. I don’t care who the target market is for this game, find away to make it enjoyable for people who are new fans and also fans thatAutomatic and permanent 0 as long as there’s an unbearable and non skippable intro teaching the same thing in the most most boring and painful way possible. Feels like the intro just takes forever and ruins the excitement I had wanting to explore this universe. I don’t care who the target market is for this game, find away to make it enjoyable for people who are new fans and also fans that have been playing since Gen 1.… Expand
  27. adityash8
    Apr 10, 2023
    0
    I paid just $40 for this **** game and I still want my money back. What a joke.
  28. pokeymanchild
    Jul 22, 2023
    0
    Really bad performance and visuals. It has many bugs that ruin the experience of playing the game. But it's okay as it will still sell thanks to blind nostalgia and brand loyalty.
  29. LorenaZoro
    Nov 26, 2022
    0
    Schlechteste Spiel je das ich gespielt habe technisch gesehen. Story super Openworld geil Aber das Spiel ist sowas von unfertig bugt und hängt und die Grafik bohaa einfach **** Gamefreak.
  30. VyseHD
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Wow after i played a lot of frontiers and Violet i can say its disgusting how gaming magazines are lying about the fun aspect xd, the one is disgused about being empty and unfun but in my opinion its not the sonic game that makes not fun :// i mean technical issues are not even THAT critisised (77 score) but the point of an fun experience is a joke. sorry i didnt had fun with it maybe itsWow after i played a lot of frontiers and Violet i can say its disgusting how gaming magazines are lying about the fun aspect xd, the one is disgused about being empty and unfun but in my opinion its not the sonic game that makes not fun :// i mean technical issues are not even THAT critisised (77 score) but the point of an fun experience is a joke. sorry i didnt had fun with it maybe its not my type of game or something, we will see in the user score later..… Expand
  31. Merro
    Dec 6, 2022
    0
    I don't belive this is the experience that a new generation deserves. I refund it after first 10 hours was unbearable even for my kids.
  32. GRX3m0m
    Nov 24, 2022
    0
    It seems good, but the performance is abysmal, which makes it unplayable. And Nintendo's comedic response is 'We haven't received any complains, no patch is needed', when the whole internet is on fire. Good job on handling the world's biggest franchise! Should the performance be fixed and I am able to actually play the game, I will update.

    PS: How can critics give a game full of bugs    It seems good, but the performance is abysmal, which makes it unplayable. And Nintendo's comedic response is 'We haven't received any complains, no patch is needed', when the whole internet is on fire. Good job on handling the world's biggest franchise! Should the performance be fixed and I am able to actually play the game, I will update.

    PS: How can critics give a game full of bugs and glitches such high rating?    … Expand
  33. BlueAmbers
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Not a single negative review from "official" critics? On a game that runs as low as 8 fps, with assets popping in 10 ft from you? A rehash of the previous entry with an even weaker gimmick? (crystal texture with a hat)
    The corruption really is blatant
  34. Mandjee
    Nov 26, 2022
    0
    The game is unplayable with all theses bugs... Also, the graphics are horrible.
  35. tiago_santos
    Nov 30, 2022
    0
    This game is a blast to play! But i just think it's stupid that when trading back pokemon to the original owner the pokemon will still disobey you. By the time I was at the third gym (with level 20-25 pokemon I'm pretty sure) my Quaxly was at its final evolution just as an example of hiw much I over level. I don't know know how to but can someone appeal this to Gamefreak or Nintendo about this.
  36. Rappel
    Nov 27, 2022
    0
    Crashes, bugs and 2 fps... it is annoyingly bad. I played around 8 hours, with 10 Crashs. No minute without bug. It is so ugly. Every mobile game looks better. Traveling around is so annoying. It is so slow paced. Everything is so so so so so slow....
  37. KrillerBomb
    Nov 23, 2022
    0
    Broken, boring, not innovative whatsoever. Same old, same old. Pokémon deserves better than this.
  38. vickykoi
    Nov 25, 2022
    0
    I never give ratings this bad but i cant believe what a glitchy rushed mess this game has been. Do not buy this game because if you do, you're telling Nintendo this is the level of quality you are expecting for pokemon games forever.
    Everyone was so hyped for a new gen game. Switch has only had TWO good pokemon titles in its entire 7 year lifespan. (Them being arceus and the Lets go! games).
  39. 1brunos
    Nov 20, 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
  40. tdetomi
    Nov 26, 2022
    0
    Worst pokemon game ever. Everything in this game is awful. Visuals are worst than a PS2 game. Performance is even worst, 20fps in average with an unacceptable console memory usage that makes you restart the game to keep playing. This game is a joke. Pokemon and game freak must end. Thanks Nintendo, I will never buy a pokemon game again.
  41. MajsterBagi
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    The idea itself is cool, as in Pokemon. But so what, the game works badly, the graphics are like from 15 years ago and it runs at 10FPS. it is incomprehensible why Nintendo allows this sh*t to be released...
  42. CrispChum
    Aug 12, 2023
    0
    It's a disgraceful, messy excuse of a game. If this game has a title of anything other than Pokemon, it wouldn't sell a single copy. The framerate can barely hit 30 and it's full with poor textures and graphical glitches.
  43. 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.
  44. Ebishi
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    This game is a shirine to the arrogance of the Pokémon corporation. To see how little effort they can put in a game before people will push back. Let me also be clear. This is the fault of those at the top. You can tell the developers who actually make the game were extremely rushed on this with rough draft textures, miscalculated variables for distances, stuttering, and so many missedThis game is a shirine to the arrogance of the Pokémon corporation. To see how little effort they can put in a game before people will push back. Let me also be clear. This is the fault of those at the top. You can tell the developers who actually make the game were extremely rushed on this with rough draft textures, miscalculated variables for distances, stuttering, and so many missed errors. When a company demands too much in too little time, quality goes right out the window. And when a company thinks that this is fine, it isn't. It is disrespectful not only to the customer, but to those who put in so much hard work on the game itself. Like I said this is the shrine of arrogance of the Pokémon corporation.

    My husband teaches video game design. His discussion assignment for next week was picking out 3 different clips that he found online of bad technical issues in the game he could find. He asked his second year students what the issue was (bad texturing, pop ins, clipping, unfinished environments, how the variable/distance formula is probably wrong & causes choppiness, & more complex **** I genuinely don't know) and to write up why and how they would fix the issues.

    That should not happen. I can only imagine how many talented indie developers right now would be begging for the opportunity to treat this series with the care it deserves. And they should take it over. Anyone should that would give this franchise love.

    I also want to touch on gaming journalists giving this game still a 70/100, 80/100, or similar C-C+ ratings. You guys are doing a massive disservice to fans and the corporation itself. Most of you will chastise this game for the technical faults over and over then give it a decent rating. Why? You guys need to be honest; Pokémon IP or not. We all love the franchise. But if you can't be honest that the technical issues should impact a score dramatically, then we will lose our faith in you. Call it and accurately rate it what it is. Ask yourself if it wasn't a Pokémon IP, would I still give it this rating? We both know the answer.

    A lot is wrong here. From a corporation taking hard work down the drain, to a teacher using a AAA game to teach students what not to do, to gaming journalists not being outright honest with the scoring, this is all just so, so disappointing from so many angles. I haven't touched on the specifics of the game, but I feel I don't need to. It's been done. But I truly hope this franchise gets the love it deserves and fast.    … Expand
  45. 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.
  46. Tomplexthis
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    This game is unplayable, and all it does is crash, stutter, or freeze, at 5 frames a second.
  47. DUELMARIO
    Nov 22, 2022
    0
    Sin duda alguna para quienes lo tienen y ven lo horrible que se ve este juego ¿ no ven increíble como una compañía no multimillonaria mas bien multibillonaria como Nintendo, gamefreak y the pokemon company permitir este tipo de productos? Osea osea es increible lo descarados que se vuelven cada vez y no sienten nada de vergüenza sin duda alguna la tragedia CYBERPUNK 2077 y la tragediaSin duda alguna para quienes lo tienen y ven lo horrible que se ve este juego ¿ no ven increíble como una compañía no multimillonaria mas bien multibillonaria como Nintendo, gamefreak y the pokemon company permitir este tipo de productos? Osea osea es increible lo descarados que se vuelven cada vez y no sienten nada de vergüenza sin duda alguna la tragedia CYBERPUNK 2077 y la tragedia ANTHEM Vuelven a ocurrir y esto sin duda alguna va a tener bastantes consecuencias para Nintendo y todos sus juegos no es por ser hater solo se que se perderá la confianza al consumidor y ellos tienen la culpa ylos fans también… 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. Antiwoke
    Nov 25, 2022
    0
    Full of bugs, terrible graphics, terrible stage design, terrible character designs and pokemon. It seems that game freak now prioritizes easy money and indulgent nonsense over the quality of their games.
  50. 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.
  51. ebellumat
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    The best Pokémon ever made with the worse graphics ever. Gamefreak must need ask for help from ntelligent System to fix this game.
  52. BertKA88
    Aug 27, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the biggest pieces of trash I’ve ever played. A dead world, uninspired gameplay (lol at the gym where you just roll an olive), and bugs from the moment I started. And once again Pokemon won’t let me do anything for two hours because it forces me through the same tutorials I’ve been doing for 25 years. It’s worse now because your rival is this annoyingly friendly pest rather than a rival who is a jerk, but at least interesting. I’m giving this game a 0/10. Not because of a protest or anything, but because it genuinely deserves a zero.… Expand
  53. DuskHound
    Nov 22, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Boring mess of a game in technical, visual and gameplay aspects, a shame of a game… Expand
  54. Gamer12Pre
    Nov 24, 2022
    0
    Its a big piece of garbage, the amount of bugs among the game make me want to refound it, the performance issues and the **** frame rate too
  55. TenShadows
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Literally unplayable buggy mess, Gamefreak will get those kindoff user scores from now on if they don't focus on on polishing their game instead of trying to meet impossible deadlines
  56. Linebeckk
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Why doesn't the most lucrative entertainment franchise on the planet invest in making a polished game? The amount of problems this game presents is unbelievable. Clearly they have no intention of changing this since the complaints in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
  57. Jarviss
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    It’s really just embarrassing how little effort gamefreak puts to the games that made them relevant in the first place, all because they decide to rush **** for a quick buck and the worst part is that pokemon dicksuckers will eat that **** up and even go as far as defensing a buggy mess, im just saying if this was sonic then it would’ve gotten absolutely crucified, but nah it’s pokemon soIt’s really just embarrassing how little effort gamefreak puts to the games that made them relevant in the first place, all because they decide to rush **** for a quick buck and the worst part is that pokemon dicksuckers will eat that **** up and even go as far as defensing a buggy mess, im just saying if this was sonic then it would’ve gotten absolutely crucified, but nah it’s pokemon so it gets a pass… Expand
  58. Pingus_Pongus
    Nov 21, 2022
    0
    Undoubtedly the buggiest and most technically fumbled pokemon game to ever come out, shame on you GameFreak.
  59. 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?
  60. togod
    Nov 21, 2022
    0
    The worst switch game I’ve ever purchased. Horrible frame rate, low quality of texture and game crashes…etc. Don’t buy this ****
  61. zyferkazumi
    Dec 4, 2022
    0
    this game made me stop buying pokemon games jsut cuz its pokemon, i would rather play an actuall good pokemon game like mystery dungeon sky or legends arceus.
  62. 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
  63. unloso
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Es una verguenza como nintendo dejo que salga el juego en estas condicionEs
  64. 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
  65. 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.
  66. dutchozk
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    I have never been more disappointed by a mainline Pokemon game. There's so much wrong with this game that 5,000 characters could never be enough. The optimization issues, level of graphical fidelity, bad animations, bugs, lack of scaling, removal of set mode, removal of the ability to disable battle animations, the hideous character designs, the continuation of one generation long battleI have never been more disappointed by a mainline Pokemon game. There's so much wrong with this game that 5,000 characters could never be enough. The optimization issues, level of graphical fidelity, bad animations, bugs, lack of scaling, removal of set mode, removal of the ability to disable battle animations, the hideous character designs, the continuation of one generation long battle gimmicks, and incredibly low target audience age for this game in particular.… Expand
  67. divegold
    Nov 22, 2022
    0
    Grotesque performance errors! There's no way to evaluate a game that doesn't give you a satisfactory performance to play!
  68. 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
  69. 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!!
  70. 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.
  71. 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.
  72. 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.
  73. 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
  74. 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.
  75. 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.
  76. Dizz_y
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Do not buy! Bad performance (fps drops, pop-in) , glitches. Vote with your wallet.
  77. 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
  78. RedBurrito
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Looks worse than a PS2 Game. Not worth the Money. A lot of bugs. It feels like playing an Alpha Version.
  79. Sunnycide
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    It's not worth your money, just get something else like a nice diner or whatever
  80. Sophie2022
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Pésima optimización, caídas de fps, gráficos mediocres sin acabar, todo está terminado a medias.
  81. 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.
  82. GABY17
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Gráficos de play 2 bajada de frame acada rato esta mejor el leyends arceus con eso te digo todo
  83. Cafedo
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Horrible Performance. Lots of Bugs and Glitches.

    Amazing concept completely ruined by lack of optimization.
  84. 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.
  85. Valdof
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Is so sad and frustrating. This is on a nintendo console? Where's the quality control?
  86. 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
  87. nopenopenope69
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Core mechanics broken. Fails to assign learnset moves on level up. Lvl 13 yungoos with only "tackle." Empty overworlds. Buildings you can't enter. Copy/paste shops with no interior and five "menu" items existing in multiple buildings. Ludicrously slow infodump. Took me an hour to get throught the entirely useless "school" sequence when trying to read some things. Failed to save, hadCore mechanics broken. Fails to assign learnset moves on level up. Lvl 13 yungoos with only "tackle." Empty overworlds. Buildings you can't enter. Copy/paste shops with no interior and five "menu" items existing in multiple buildings. Ludicrously slow infodump. Took me an hour to get throught the entirely useless "school" sequence when trying to read some things. Failed to save, had to do it again. Buttonmashing for maximum speed still took 18 minutes to get through. Horrible design, horrible direction, unfinished, glitchy, awful game.

    I regret spending $60 on this awful turd of a game. Future patches may eliminate the game breaking core mechanic glitchyness, but nothing will fix the condescendingly spoon fed infodumps, the empty overworld, the pokemon too small to see, and the general crap design.

    Yes, I created an account exclusively to come **** on this horrible game and hopefully save other fans some grief.    … Expand
  88. Zsyarchiver
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Is that a $60 joke?The game had a lot of bugs, the frame count was too low, the light was cheap and physically uncomfortable, and the special effects were rudimentary. The overall performance of the game was not as good as that of the NGC Game, giving the impression that it was a game that had not been done and tested before it was released. And that quality costs $60. LOL
  89. MVILLANEZ
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Gamefreak has scammed everyone with a $60 piece of garbage, they should be ashamed and promptly fix all the bugs. While theyre at it, finish the game because it was obviously incomplete.
  90. Nalavalatautori
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    This is an unfinished game that feels extremely old from both a graphic, gameplay and story perspective.
  91. Muesli
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Shallow empty world mostly filled with lag, bugs and glitches. Embarrassing to release a game that looks and runs like on N64 from the highest money grossing franchise in the history. Do not buy!
  92. CaptainHero89
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Dies ist eine kleine Review nach 8h Spielzeit. (habe vorher 100te Stunden Pokemon Schwert gespielt)
    Das erste was man in diesem Spiel zu sehen bekommt und sich in das Auge einbrennt ist dieser massive Textur Matsch. Bei fortlaufendem Spielfluss muss man feststellen, das man pausenlos durch belanglose und nervtötende Textboxen klicken muss und auch die etwaigen Anwortmöglichkeiten    Dies ist eine kleine Review nach 8h Spielzeit. (habe vorher 100te Stunden Pokemon Schwert gespielt)
    Das erste was man in diesem Spiel zu sehen bekommt und sich in das Auge einbrennt ist dieser massive Textur Matsch. Bei fortlaufendem Spielfluss muss man feststellen, das man pausenlos durch belanglose und nervtötende Textboxen klicken muss und auch die etwaigen Anwortmöglichkeiten innerhalb dieser "Unterhaltungen" sind völlig Sinnbefreit und machen keinerlei unterschied für dich als Spieler, da es das Spiel in keinster weise verändert.
    Die Kämpfe selbst sind ganz ok bis gut gemacht, wobei ich sagen muss das ich festgestellt habe, das wenn ein Pokemon in Schlaf Status versetzt wurde, hatte es trotzdem die Augen nicht geschlossen und man sieht diese ZzZzZ schlaf animierten Buchstaben bei geöffneten Augen....creepy ich schlaf iwi bei geschlossenen Augen.
    In diesem Spiel kann man so viel räumlich glitchen, Pokemon die iwo in Wänden auch während eines Kampfes fest hängen. Kamera die unter den Boden durchschauen kann. Dieses Grafik-desaster,
    welches nur im Jahre 2004 ein Augenschmaus gewesen wäre und Performance von Fps/3D-Modellen/Textur ist die Hölle. Nicht hier anzusehen macht irgendwie Spaß, das einzige was es fördert ist Augenkrebs.
    Gamefreak hat hier eine unfertige pre-Alpha zum Kauf angeboten und ich wünschte ich hätte es nicht Day 1 gespielt, jedoch hatte mir Schwert Spaß bereitet, aber das hier ist Kot mit Kot oben drauf.
    Danke Gamefreak das ich Geld für euren Kot ausgeben durfte!    … Expand
  93. RequiemInTheGam
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    A poor graphics game, pokemon are not all programmed, it’s horrible, if you haven’t bought legends arceus, you better buy legends arceus instead you this, at least arceus is fun
  94. dr_ult
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    I regret buying this game. It is a RIPOFF. $60????? This will probably be my LAST pokemon game. Full of bugs and glitches. This is DISRESPECTFUL to the pokemon community and a DISRESPECT to our hard-earned money.
  95. Hachishaku
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Unaccettable to launch a game in this state. Is that a $60 joke? The game had a tons of bugs, the frame count was too low, the light and shadow was very cheap and physically uncomfortable, and the special effects were rudimentary. Animations are cartoonish, and you can't get inside people's house. You are immerse in a desolated land in low res and low poly, doing the same thing you've doneUnaccettable to launch a game in this state. Is that a $60 joke? The game had a tons of bugs, the frame count was too low, the light and shadow was very cheap and physically uncomfortable, and the special effects were rudimentary. Animations are cartoonish, and you can't get inside people's house. You are immerse in a desolated land in low res and low poly, doing the same thing you've done for all these years of playing Pokémon in a much worse and lifeless environment.… Expand
  96. maki_maki_guru
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Don't they understand that selling this kind of garbage hurts the image of Pokémon?
    Cheap graphics, cheap new pokemon, cheap technology...etc
    I can just see the crying faces of kids playing Pokémon for the first time.
  97. Valkiry
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Pokémon fans have garbage taste and this game proves it.
    It came chock full of bugs that completely ruin immersion, the framerate is all over the place, the performance issues are abundant and some of the Pokémon designs are completely lazy. And yet people still bought this.
    Go play Legends Arceus or Sword and Shield. This is an unfinished game. Don’t waste your money on this shameless    Pokémon fans have garbage taste and this game proves it.
    It came chock full of bugs that completely ruin immersion, the framerate is all over the place, the performance issues are abundant and some of the Pokémon designs are completely lazy. And yet people still bought this.
    Go play Legends Arceus or Sword and Shield. This is an unfinished game. Don’t waste your money on this shameless attempt at making money.    … Expand
  98. Teggo24
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    I know that is a Pokemon game, and have fun for any user, but the graphics do pain in my eyes. Is so hard can play some hours cause you cant watch this fails so many time. I love Pokemon, but I think that this would be the first game that I'd not finish...
  99. urkovai97
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    There's positive thing avout the game. Beeing a Spaniard, I love Paldea and all the research made to portrait Spain in a Pokemon game. The multiplayer is a lil bit better than previous gen, and the non linear path is cool.

    But, to launch and charge 60$ for a beta-state game, full of glitches, which some of them make your save locked and with no option but erasing and starting a new game.    There's positive thing avout the game. Beeing a Spaniard, I love Paldea and all the research made to portrait Spain in a Pokemon game. The multiplayer is a lil bit better than previous gen, and the non linear path is cool.

    But, to launch and charge 60$ for a beta-state game, full of glitches, which some of them make your save locked and with no option but erasing and starting a new game. Absolutely ridiculous framerate, horrible scenery. Most unpolished graphics since PS2 era.

    There's no way they're getting away with this. This is a shame, this is an insult to the fans. I was already disappointed with Pokemon Sword, but this is another whole level of traison.

    Don't buy the game, let 'em know they won't get away with this.    … Expand
  100. Nombrerandom
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Le hace falta un parche de urgencia para arreglar los múltiples Bugs que el juego pose, sin mencionar las caídas de FPS por cada paso que das, en la actualidad el juego no es recomendable comprar.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 118 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 55 out of 118
  2. Mixed: 61 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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