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. UseTheBoost
    Nov 20, 2022
    2
    What would only otherwise be a decent Pokémon, especially compared to the brilliant gameplay advancements of Pokémon Legends Arceus, is completely botched by avoidable and inexcusable performance issues. God forbid The Pokémon Company and Nintendo wait and produce something quality and not force a half-assed game put for Black Friday and the holidays. When are fans going to finally putWhat would only otherwise be a decent Pokémon, especially compared to the brilliant gameplay advancements of Pokémon Legends Arceus, is completely botched by avoidable and inexcusable performance issues. God forbid The Pokémon Company and Nintendo wait and produce something quality and not force a half-assed game put for Black Friday and the holidays. When are fans going to finally put their foot down and say that they've had enough of this cynical corporate cheapness? It's a step backwards mechanically and technically. The new Pokémon are even disappointing and the open world is bare-bones. Oh. And the appeal of doing things in whatever order you'd like is completely negated due to gyms not scaling to your level. I'm continuously disappointed by these companies.l, and both developers and publishers are at fault. It's shameful. Please don't buy it.… Expand
  2. Endymion_Var
    Nov 20, 2022
    2
    Que clase de juego es este Pokémon; le pasa lo mismo que al Escarlata. ; lleno de Glich y bugs a más no poder.
    Esto es injugable, arruina la experiencia. Vamos Nintendo me estáis cobrando precio completo
  3. Phildee
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    It always feel like the small development cycle of game freak will never produce the top AAA game the serie deserves.

    Nonetheless, a lot of freedom and openness makes this game wonderful to play at, after those 20+ years playing the serie. It's fresh and well received as a new formula.
  4. vionai
    Nov 20, 2022
    2
    Pros: The characters clothing has textures and the pokemon have fur. The overall catch scheme on the overworld is fun, the open world ness is nice. Cons: Gamefreak backtracked on character customization and you are stuck with 1 of 4 uniforms for the entire series. 3 of which are ugly as hell. The textures on the terrain are terrible, constant clipping under ground. Frame rate issues.Pros: The characters clothing has textures and the pokemon have fur. The overall catch scheme on the overworld is fun, the open world ness is nice. Cons: Gamefreak backtracked on character customization and you are stuck with 1 of 4 uniforms for the entire series. 3 of which are ugly as hell. The textures on the terrain are terrible, constant clipping under ground. Frame rate issues. Boring story, and the character is treated like an infant - constantly being referred to as "kiddo, kid, child". I get the protagonist is young but I remembered being annoyed at 11-12 when people did that to me, it's not fun, and finally gamefreak removed all character customization for clothing, back peddling to the days of pokemon gold and silver. Gamefreak released the bare minimum because they know they can - regardless of how poor the game is, it will sell.… Expand
  5. Javichuxd
    Nov 20, 2022
    6
    Terrible graphics, but worse optimization. Also, It's so enjoyable, great story, and more complete that any last pokemon on switch.
  6. Chelin1995
    Nov 20, 2022
    2
    El juego tiene muchísimos bugss, además de correr en muchísimas partes a bajos fps. Lamentable.
    Las animaciones de los pokemones son muy bonitas, pero hasta ahí queda todo lo bueno.
  7. DEVILPORK
    Nov 20, 2022
    3
    INCREDIBLE. Nintendo and game freak don't have programmer, they have little boy who doesn't know anything about good programing principles.
  8. Damian891124
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Game is total craps, optymalize is very,very bad.frames per second can drop to 8. Character animations in many places are a slideshow. The game is unplayable in my opinion.
  9. MildorZalost
    Nov 20, 2022
    1
    I mean this is not a bad game but performance issues and bugs area just annoying, distracting and does interfere with general enjoyment of the game at the point where your really question if you're playing a tested version or a beta. I would wait in other for more patches to be released but I don't think there will be any since they already sold your an incomplete game
  10. Purple_Sylveon
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Incompleto, bugeado, perezoso, hecho a la prisa para vender, un insulto al mundo pokemon y a la propia saga y consola
    Una maldita vergüenza
  11. Kthugha
    Nov 20, 2022
    1
    The game performance is so bad it should not have been released in this state. The FPS drops and bugs are numerous and terrible. I regret pre-ordering, I should know better by now.
  12. Koka_One
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    I really like it so far. The new Mons are pretty cool and fun to use, the whole academy-thing feels pretty unique and the Open World is perfect. Can only recommend!
  13. 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
  14. Nicorattlesnake
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Pésimo lo mismo que el otro Pokémon, franquicia dejada pese a ser de una empresa millonaria
  15. therockman
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    What a utter disappointment this was, filled with awful animations, low res textures and horrible bugs. Please skip this game. Gamefreak needs to take a blow to know they have to do better.
  16. CaiqueDeodato
    Nov 20, 2022
    7
    O jogo é bom e é uma evolução em relação a Sword/Shield, mas considero um retrocesso a Legends: Arceus, onde tudo era mais dinâmico e fluia bem. A performance desse jogo é ruim, o grafico é inferior ao Legends, as cidades apesar de serem abertas no mapa, são mais mortas e sem nada pra fazer, a customização do personagem sofreu um retrocesso gigantesco, onde além de não poder trocar aO jogo é bom e é uma evolução em relação a Sword/Shield, mas considero um retrocesso a Legends: Arceus, onde tudo era mais dinâmico e fluia bem. A performance desse jogo é ruim, o grafico é inferior ao Legends, as cidades apesar de serem abertas no mapa, são mais mortas e sem nada pra fazer, a customização do personagem sofreu um retrocesso gigantesco, onde além de não poder trocar a roupa, os acessórios são espalhados em muitas lojas sem necessidade. O ponto forte do jogo é a liberdade, pois você pode escolher o que fazer e em que ordem fazer (apesar que o nível de seus Pokémon restringe bastante essa liberdade). Se não tivesse existido Legends: Arceus, provavelmente eu veria esse jogo como um avanço absoluto na franquia.… Expand
  17. Dimoris
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Una palabra define este juego y esa es: incompleto.

    Pokemon violet fue una decepcion esperaba tanto del juego y resulto ser un bodrio, el juego esta lleno de bugs que arruinan la experiencia dentro del juego hay drops de fps que hacen que todo se mueva del asco. Algo que me molesta es la poca customatizacion del personaje en Sword and shield habia mucha ropa para elegir y en violet solo    Una palabra define este juego y esa es: incompleto.

    Pokemon violet fue una decepcion esperaba tanto del juego y resulto ser un bodrio, el juego esta lleno de bugs que arruinan la experiencia dentro del juego hay drops de fps que hacen que todo se mueva del asco. Algo que me molesta es la poca customatizacion del personaje en Sword and shield habia mucha ropa para elegir y en violet solo se puede elegir cuatro conjuntos de ropa in degrado muy grande con respecto a su predecesor, muchos de los nuevos pokemon son horribles solo miren las evoluciones finales de los starters cada vez los hacen mas feos y no estoy diciendo que en entregas pasadas no haya habido diseños horrobles solo miren ageodude literalmente es una roca con brazos, la historia es bien meh yo esperaba que se pudiera vijar hacia el futuro ya que la tematica de violet es el futuro pero ni eso agregaron las historias cada vez son mas aburridas nunca van a superar la historia de bw/bw2 esos juegos si tenian buena historia, no hay torre de batalla eso es algo que siempre habia estado en casi todos los juegos de la saga principal y decidieron quitarla que rasones tuvieron para hacer eso es un misterio o en realidad no la inplementaron porque los de gamefreak son unos incompetentes, el diseño de los personajes en este juego es un asco la mayoria parecen salidos de la propaganda Woke ya lo habian dicho oos japoneses que casi la gran mayoria de los personajes se miran woke, el mundo abierto en violet es un chiste porque los rivales no escalan en nivel le quedo muy grande el proyecto a gamefreak ya que son unos incompetentes, las animaciones en los combates son un chiste los pokemon no se tocan entre si al momento de combatir un retroceso enorme a comparacion de leyendas arceus porque ahi si hay contacto en los combates, de seguro van a "arreglar" el juego con el supuesto dlc que van a sacar lo cual me parece una burrada estoy en contra de los dlc por que es contenido que se supone que deberia de estar ya en el juego y lo cortan solo para vendertelo despues los de gamefreak no tienen verguenza son un chiste pokemon murio en bw/bw2 porque a partir de la 6generacion solo sacan bodrios.

    Gamefreak se merece todo el hate del mundo por sacar un juego incompleto lleno de bugs y fallos graficos aun si arreglaran los bugs y fallos el juego no vale la pena es el peor juego de la switch es una verguenza que hayan sacado un juego asi a la venta, lo mas triste de todo esto es que los fans sin criterio lo defienden a capa y espada y lo califican como el mejor juego de pokemon cuando en realidad el mejor juego de pokemon es bw2 ese si es un juegazo, ojala y le den la franquicia a otra desarrolladora porque es obvio que los de gamefreak no son lo suficientemente buenos para sacar un producto de calidad.    … Expand
  18. rodrigosan
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Disappointing graphics, I'm extremely disappointed, how can a Billionaire company do such a terrible thing?
  19. Andresrl01
    Nov 20, 2022
    1
    Agh man so disappointed with this game, for the first time on switch I have a game that bugs so much that ruins my experience, I can see this game coulf be fun, but looks so ugly and empty and the constant errors make it worse, I have npcs disappearing, pokemon popping in rocks, frane rates my teleporting so disappointed
  20. Azura485
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Bought this game excited with the thought that improvements achieved on gameplay from the Legend of Arceus were passed down. Couldn't be more naive. What I received was an incomplete game with unplayable bugs and, moreover, without the improvements on gameplay from the Legend of Arceus. Save your money and keep playing Legends.
  21. 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.
  22. dnising2
    Nov 20, 2022
    8
    Overall a great Pokémon experience with some refreshing new elements that make for a sophisticated playthrough experience. Certainly, it is dimmed a little by the partially poor graphics (for TV players, especially), but hopefully this can be fixed in the future. High hopes!!
  23. rrqq92
    Nov 20, 2022
    3
    There seems to be a fun game under all the performance issues, but at the state this was released it is just unacceptable. Headache inducing frame drops, graphical glitches, ugly graphics, and most important of all: terrible lag when any action happens. Battles are slow and clunky as it takes a while for every animation, message or UI element to happen. There are so many nice things inThere seems to be a fun game under all the performance issues, but at the state this was released it is just unacceptable. Headache inducing frame drops, graphical glitches, ugly graphics, and most important of all: terrible lag when any action happens. Battles are slow and clunky as it takes a while for every animation, message or UI element to happen. There are so many nice things in this game it really is a shame it works so badly. And it's an insult to the costumers they released it in this state.… Expand
  24. srb302
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    This is my new favorite pokemon game. Yes, it has performance issues. Other than that it's a perfect entry to the franchise, and the most fun I've had playing a pokemon game in years other than Arceus.
  25. nopantscarl
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    One the wrost games i have ever played. I could go on endlessly on bugs and how horribly the graphic are. The music is awful and the game performance just unplayable.
  26. Xportu
    Nov 20, 2022
    8
    Es cierto que pueda tener algunos bugs, pero ninguno afecta a la jugabilidad. Es el primer mundo abierto real en Pokémon (ya que Arceus no era abierto del todo). Buena jugabilidad. Buen ritmo. Mucho que explorar.
  27. Nihelus
    Nov 20, 2022
    1
    The game itself is decently fun but when the frame rate is sub 30fps nearly the entire game and pop in is worse than on any game I can remember in the last decade, that’s inexcusable. The frame rate is so bad it gives me a headache. I’m tired of paying full price to alpha test games for companies. I wish Nintendo owned Pokémon so we could get some decent coders to fix these games. ForThe game itself is decently fun but when the frame rate is sub 30fps nearly the entire game and pop in is worse than on any game I can remember in the last decade, that’s inexcusable. The frame rate is so bad it gives me a headache. I’m tired of paying full price to alpha test games for companies. I wish Nintendo owned Pokémon so we could get some decent coders to fix these games. For those that played Arceus and experienced similar issues to what I described, the issues are FAR worse in Scarlet/Violet.… Expand
  28. Marston12345
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Completamente roto, lleno de bugs, rendimiento malo, graficos de hace 15 años, una absoluta verguenza de juego. Y los seguidores de cierto calvo defendiendo esta pedazo de M
  29. CEX_MYLFOCLAST
    Nov 20, 2022
    3
    There is no excuse for a game of this quality to be released by such a well known and popular franchise. This would be borderline acceptable for a $10 indie game, but charging $60 for this is robbery and taking advantage of your fans.
  30. 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.
  31. Bufo1966
    Nov 20, 2022
    8
    Good open world Pokemon game. It looks retro and nice. It can run a little janky. Acceptable as is, though of course we'll all hope for a performance patch. But Link's Awakening never ran well either.
  32. shlugy
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    My first meta critic review ever and I'm just doing this in hopes that the Pokemon Game developers get it someday. Everyone who loves Pokemon, I won't judge you for buying and playing it. Hell, I obviously did too. I love Pokemon and I am planning to play through Scarlet & Violet (unlike Sword and Shield, couldn't finish that one)...but the technical aspect just can't be ignored anymore.My first meta critic review ever and I'm just doing this in hopes that the Pokemon Game developers get it someday. Everyone who loves Pokemon, I won't judge you for buying and playing it. Hell, I obviously did too. I love Pokemon and I am planning to play through Scarlet & Violet (unlike Sword and Shield, couldn't finish that one)...but the technical aspect just can't be ignored anymore. I'm sure everybody who owns the game has seen or at least heard about it and it really is a problem that dampers the enjoyment. I'm not a graphic critic at all but a big game like Pokemon in this state is just unacceptable. Also, why they didn't include the Arceus catching system, even though it would perfectly fit in these games, is questionable. That's coming from someone who has played the games since the first generation! Pokemon Legends feels like a natural progression in the series and not going further with it just makes it seem not well thought out.
    Overall I am just highly disappointed, just like I have been with Sword & Shield.

    Everyone who wants to play it will play it anyway but don't just accept the issues. I hate that every time another Nintendo game gets announced, like a new Mario, Zelda or even Fire Emblem, we're excited because we're sure that the games are going to be great. But everytime a new Pokemon is announced, we now have low expectations.    … Expand
  33. gelida
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Gamefreak sembra non essere capce di fare giochi 3D, dovrebbe chiedere aiuto e affidare il lavoro grafico a un azienda che lo sa fare
  34. Kinglaus
    Nov 20, 2022
    2
    Disappointed to be honest, Gamefreak and Pokémon have limitless funds and the biggest franchise in the world. Yet this come out with mediocre half baked games time after time. They should of stayed with the sprites it gave my imagination the ability to emerge me more into the game. & I love Pokémon I want to enjoy the game, but like a toxic relationship I have to know when to let it go. BeDisappointed to be honest, Gamefreak and Pokémon have limitless funds and the biggest franchise in the world. Yet this come out with mediocre half baked games time after time. They should of stayed with the sprites it gave my imagination the ability to emerge me more into the game. & I love Pokémon I want to enjoy the game, but like a toxic relationship I have to know when to let it go. Be better Game freak!!… Expand
  35. punchynom
    Nov 20, 2022
    4
    I have about 6 hours in the game now and the core gameplay is fun and the design looks nice. However, the game lags so so so badly and random buildings pop in and out, so do lights in the school. People walking around move at 4 fps. Its fun but i cannot recommend the game at this time.
  36. oliiver_k
    Nov 20, 2022
    3
    The story and mechanics of the game are great, I can say that it is one of the best, but the game arrived completely broken, full of bugs, terrible FPS and there is no excuse for that, not even because of the console not be powerful as there are much prettier and well made games released earlier. GameFreak slipped a lot in refinement.
  37. zyde94
    Nov 20, 2022
    2
    Le aspettative erano già basse dopo aver visto i trailer. Nonostante ciò la delusione è arrivata comunque. Il gioco è pieno di bug e glitches che fa sembrare il gioco una beta.
    Per non parlare delle texture e la scarsa cura di dettagli. "Che bello, una città! Esploriamola!": non esistono porte accessibili, le uniche sono shop in cui non si entra neanche all'interno del locale, ma si apre    Le aspettative erano già basse dopo aver visto i trailer. Nonostante ciò la delusione è arrivata comunque. Il gioco è pieno di bug e glitches che fa sembrare il gioco una beta.
    Per non parlare delle texture e la scarsa cura di dettagli. "Che bello, una città! Esploriamola!": non esistono porte accessibili, le uniche sono shop in cui non si entra neanche all'interno del locale, ma si apre un triste menu in cui puoi scegliere cosa acquistare.
    Si sta veramente toccando il fondo.    … Expand
  38. N1725
    Nov 20, 2022
    1
    Realmente una mierda el desarrollo, historia básica (pero era esperable), rendimiento malisimo es una vergüenza que llegue en ese estado de desarrollo, lo único que sostiene este juego es el post game
  39. NortyLawty
    Nov 20, 2022
    3
    There is a foundation for a good game here, with lots of fun and interesting new Pokémon designs.
    Already existing Pokémon have benefited from some updated models too, with added detail that can look great.
    Disappointingly, that same passion was not put into the rest of the game. The game is plagued with technical and graphical problems, as well as bland open world exploration,    There is a foundation for a good game here, with lots of fun and interesting new Pokémon designs.
    Already existing Pokémon have benefited from some updated models too, with added detail that can look great.
    Disappointingly, that same passion was not put into the rest of the game. The game is plagued with technical and graphical problems, as well as bland open world exploration, objectives with very little focus or direction, and a fairly dull story.
    Playing this game feels like beta testing an open world expansion for Pokémon Sword/Shield. Far from the exciting new generation of the highest grossing franchise of all time that was promised.
    Game freak have taken several steps backwards after the interesting shake up they brought us with Pokémon Legends: Arceus, and in future would definitely benefit from a much longer development cycle.
    Overall, a disappointing experience that I cannot recommend to anyone except hardcore Pokémon fans, interested in catching some exciting new Pokémon designs.    … Expand
  40. sakurai
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Generally buggy and hard to look at while playing. The framerate and slowdown can become so bad that the game becomes slow motion while battling. I avoided fights for most of the game because it is so sluggish. The game is a 6/10 but I have to give it a 0 on metacritic because fanboys will give it a perfect 10 and it doesn't deserve that by a longshot.
  41. HornyFox
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    What a bad game, Massive Technic Issues, Camera make broken things, FPS Drops and Graphic is still ugly.. This is the worst Pokemon Game ever.
  42. kirioz
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    It is unacceptable that one of the most profitable video game franchises, such as Pokemon, continues to release games in this state. Xenoblade chronicles a game from 12 years ago is better done.
  43. Dabs_
    Nov 20, 2022
    1
    The game surffers from many performance issues and glitches. It was not ready for release at this time. In addition, many beloved pokemon were cut from the games. They also have removed postgame battle facilities and set mode battle options. The game had potential but unfortunately was not followed through
  44. Badreviewbro
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    The graphics are terrible. You can see clear pixaling around characters and the game glitches and stutters. I love pokemon, but for £50 you can get a gaming masterpiece like zelda, or god of war. Ganefreak are riding the franchise and putting in no effort. The game is also way too easy. I think pokemon and game freak dont realise that people playing these games have grown up with pokemonThe graphics are terrible. You can see clear pixaling around characters and the game glitches and stutters. I love pokemon, but for £50 you can get a gaming masterpiece like zelda, or god of war. Ganefreak are riding the franchise and putting in no effort. The game is also way too easy. I think pokemon and game freak dont realise that people playing these games have grown up with pokemon and that these people are now in there mid 20s or older. Yes kids play the game, so add a difficulty option where you actually have to think. The games are getting easier and easier amd worse and worse each gen.… Expand
  45. Trocs
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Not even a game. They don't show respect to the real fans. Open world is probably a great decision but the result is just s joke.
  46. Anc1r3w
    Nov 20, 2022
    2
    I love the direction they went for this could finally be the pokemon game we all have been waiting for if they can patch it to make it a enjoyable experience. I just can't enjoy something that gives me a migraine when I play it! Don't care about the pop-in but the slow down, 5fps, stuttering and halftime animations even up close need to be fixed.
  47. lype98
    Nov 20, 2022
    1
    Although I've had some fun playing this game it has been because I've been enjoying seeing bugs and reproducing them. But other than that this game is incredibly broken and feels unfinished. Please stop buying these games for a while! Gamefreak keeps pumping out these unfinished low effort games because of the community
  48. foryouidid
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    The several glitches and bugs are ridiculous. One might think that it didnt go through any quality control before it was released.
  49. El_Bendecido
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Es una joya,ni arceus,ni espada ni escudo se le acercan,no hay otro igual,se merece un premio,es una obra de artes.
  50. JP0094
    Nov 20, 2022
    3
    This game needed more time to polish. This is a multi billion dollar company that churns out a game with dropping frame rates, terrible texture quality and just so so many bugs (I fell through the map). Just stop making games altogether or give the job to a company who know what they're doing.
  51. Aboughtcritic
    Nov 20, 2022
    1
    Even without the embarrassing amount of severe technical issues this isent worth anybodys money. Its an ugly, dead openworld game without anything intriguing to see or interesting to do other than catching pokemon. No voice acting, terrible sound design and no endgame.
  52. UmbrellaQ8
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    What happened to all the cool battle/catching mechanics and quality of life changes we had in Legends Arceus? Everything’s gone back to how it was before with even more glitches, framerate issues, Pokemon models not making contact with each other in battle .. it’s honestly disgusting and sad to look at. It feels like it was made with the same engine they used for their 3DS games. It’sWhat happened to all the cool battle/catching mechanics and quality of life changes we had in Legends Arceus? Everything’s gone back to how it was before with even more glitches, framerate issues, Pokemon models not making contact with each other in battle .. it’s honestly disgusting and sad to look at. It feels like it was made with the same engine they used for their 3DS games. It’s slow, laggy and outdated. Save your money.. or get Legends Arceus instead.… Expand
  53. Caminate
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    El juego tiene serios problemas de rendimiento y estos vienen acompañados por una gran cantidad de Bugs, esto es inaceptable, por lo tanto hasta que no parchen el juego no lo puedo recomendar.
  54. 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.
  55. 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.
  56. Cassiop
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    El peor juego de Pokémon. Mal optimizado, con unos gráficos y animaciones aberrantes. Un engaño al consumidor
  57. 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.
  58. megayadoran
    Nov 20, 2022
    1
    This game just doesn't feel finished. GameFreak did an incredible job with PLA. They had us wondering what they could truly pull off with a 3D game if given proper feedback, but now it seems like they've taken a step back in every way possible.
  59. Tiro86
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    This really feels like a quick made Indi game (no shame against Indi games per se). The Pokemon themed footprint seems kind of cheap this time. But the worst part are the technical issues. This is the 1st totally badly programmed Pokémon I've played so far. (Arceus was just from time to time bad with the graphics)). This time the graphics are bad, the FPS are dropping even in quietThis really feels like a quick made Indi game (no shame against Indi games per se). The Pokemon themed footprint seems kind of cheap this time. But the worst part are the technical issues. This is the 1st totally badly programmed Pokémon I've played so far. (Arceus was just from time to time bad with the graphics)). This time the graphics are bad, the FPS are dropping even in quiet situations hard, the commands take ages to initiate. Sometimes you stuck somewhere and even crashes sometimes. Games shouldn't be released with those kind of hard issues. Game freak did really the first completely bad job (the quality decreased since some years ago, but never thought it would become so hard to play) . I would not recommend this game to anyone. I was just blind because of the new Pokémons and of course the end of online battle areas of sword/shield). Nintendo should extend those services for the other games as long this is here not fixed.… Expand
  60. Heero739
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Performance aside which indeed as other have said more than bad is unplayable, this game is a step backwards from Legend of Arceus in terms of catching mechanics, npc interaction and exploration. No side quest, no pokedex missions, no catching without engaging, no crafting and of course no dying.
  61. IDDQYU
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    Even more gamebreaking bugs than in Cyberpunk. My character went out of bonds, glitched into walls and the whole graphics are disgusting for 2022. They should return to the 3DS and stop making Pokemon games for Switch.
  62. Saiyi
    Nov 20, 2022
    2
    Pokémon Escarlata y Púrpura son títulos skipeables que te venden una experiencia dinámica y de mundo abierto que luego no puede cumplir porque la consola no da más de sí. Está lleno de bugs y el rendimiento ralentiza tanto el juego que hace pesada la experiencia del jugador. Hay una mejora notoria en cuanto al decorado de los ambientes y las texturas del pelaje de los Pokémon está muy bienPokémon Escarlata y Púrpura son títulos skipeables que te venden una experiencia dinámica y de mundo abierto que luego no puede cumplir porque la consola no da más de sí. Está lleno de bugs y el rendimiento ralentiza tanto el juego que hace pesada la experiencia del jugador. Hay una mejora notoria en cuanto al decorado de los ambientes y las texturas del pelaje de los Pokémon está muy bien logrado. Se nota que le han puesto empeño al diseño de los Pokémon, pero hasta ahí. El juego tiene más fallos que puntos positivos y es una pena porque el juego sería mil veces más disfrutable sin esa bajada de FPS tan grandes y constantes. También que el juego se cierre constantemente y tenga tantos fallos de programación. Recomiendo explorar a pie que utilizar la montura para que el juego le de tiempo a cargar los Pokémon. De lo contrario, se queda un mundo vacío que te asaltan Pokémon que aparecen bajo tus pies. Pokémon Leyendas Arceus es la verdadera experiencia de mundo abierto y de exploración que debería seguir mimando Nintendo (o incluso zonas amplias como las vistas en Pokémon Espada y Escudo) y dejar la aventura por rutas a los juegos principales. Nada de mundos gigantescos que luego se sabe que no van a rendir bien por el año que tienen desarrollando cada juego principal de Pokémon.

    En conclusión: un juego roto y con un rendimiento inaceptable. Pretende ser un Pokémon Leyendas Arceus cuando el equipo de programación no está habituado trabajar en 3D ni puede terminar un proyecto tan ambicioso con la exigencia empresarial de año por desarrollo. Eso es literalmente IMPOSIBLE y siento que el equipo directivo lleva un tiempo que no tiene claro la EXPERIENCIA QUE QUIERE PLASMAR EN CADA NUEVA ENTREGA DE LOS JUEGOS PRINCIPALES, lo que hace que su continuidad parezca un popurrí de ideas beta que les da igual cómo quede con tal de que salga al mercado y sigan ganando dinero.    … Expand
  63. arimacena
    Nov 20, 2022
    1
    You can't even have fun with such a low frame rate. It's broken, not for good.
  64. Matzee
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Für mich ist das der Traurige Tiefpunkt der Pokemon Reihe. Besonders schlecht gefällt mir die Spieleweld.… Expand
  65. YMHNaiken
    Nov 20, 2022
    1
    The game is a straight up **** show... The Pokémon Company, Gamefreak and Nintendo should be ashamed of them selves putting this game out like this.

    - Terrain glitches - Lighting glitches - Background glitches - Texture glitches And the game runs on a average far bellow the 30fps... I don't think it runs on a 20 fps. Huge disappointment. I bought the dual pack so that is 120eu    The game is a straight up **** show... The Pokémon Company, Gamefreak and Nintendo should be ashamed of them selves putting this game out like this.

    - Terrain glitches
    - Lighting glitches
    - Background glitches
    - Texture glitches

    And the game runs on a average far bellow the 30fps... I don't think it runs on a 20 fps. Huge disappointment.

    I bought the dual pack so that is 120eu down the drain! They are never going to be able patch this.    … Expand
  66. Raphtaliaa
    Nov 20, 2022
    3
    Idea is good, but execution is terrible. The bad performance, as in low fps and lag, is giving me an actual headache. I love Pokémon, and I really want to enjoy the open world, but that's really difficult when the bad performance is giving me a headache. This is the first Pokémon game that I consider returning and getting a refund.
  67. jaemisu
    Nov 20, 2022
    3
    bruh this game is awful reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  68. aestheticlemon
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Don't let discord raiders and haters try to ruin your enjoyment if this game. These games are honestly the best pokémon games ever released.
  69. 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
  70. GalaxyFox_64
    Nov 20, 2022
    4
    Pokémon Violetto non ha solo una grafica scadente che i fan purtroppo hanno imparato ad accettare, ma ne ha una veramente ARRETRATA, nonostante io non la consideri uno degli elementi fondamentali per creare un buon gioco è davvero scadente. I problemi principali di questo gioco, sono il frame rate troppo basso, il costante lag che sarà presente dall'inizio alla fine del gioco (esclusePokémon Violetto non ha solo una grafica scadente che i fan purtroppo hanno imparato ad accettare, ma ne ha una veramente ARRETRATA, nonostante io non la consideri uno degli elementi fondamentali per creare un buon gioco è davvero scadente. I problemi principali di questo gioco, sono il frame rate troppo basso, il costante lag che sarà presente dall'inizio alla fine del gioco (escluse alcune aree) e i design di alcuni dei nuovi pokemon che sono poco ispirati, così come alcune delle aree esplorabili sono troppo simili in certi punti.
    Alcuni dei pochi punti a favore dei giochi sono il worldbuilding per la storia ma NON per le interazioni con hli NPC che non cambiano mai, la funzione open world, e le cavalcature di Koraidon e Miraidon.
    Per quanto riguarda le catture invece sono un misto tra leggende archeus per la possibilità di cogliere di sorpresa i pokémon selvatici lanciandogli una Pokéball con un membro della squadra all'interno e i giochi classici perché si deve per forza ingaggiare una lotta contro di essi.    … Expand
  71. CloudLike
    Nov 20, 2022
    1
    For a mainline game from the worlds biggest franchise, this is outrageous. The graphics look like a N64 game and the technical problems are making this game litterally unplayable. The new Pokemon look good and a few things are actually good, but there are so many bad decisions made: E.g. Exp Share, no levelscaling, you cant turn off battle animations etc... and some old QoL festures didntFor a mainline game from the worlds biggest franchise, this is outrageous. The graphics look like a N64 game and the technical problems are making this game litterally unplayable. The new Pokemon look good and a few things are actually good, but there are so many bad decisions made: E.g. Exp Share, no levelscaling, you cant turn off battle animations etc... and some old QoL festures didnt even make it in the game? Why??

    This is a disgrace of a Pokemon Mainline game, Gamefreak/Pokemon Company need to step up their game, give Pokemon the effort it deserves and stop rushing a new game every year.    … Expand
  72. 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
  73. JohnArhea
    Nov 20, 2022
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a lifelong Pokémon fan I can say I was very disappointed. My favorite Pokémon has yet again been excluded from the Pokédex but that’s not even the half of it. The game runs horribly, even considering the low performance of the switch. It’s ridden with frame rate issues. New Pokémon pop in only when you get near them. The software crashed randomly and erased about 2 hours of progress. Blurry visuals and lag were even apparent in cut scenes where I wasn’t even physically playing. There is a surplus of older games that blow this out of the water visually and overall it just looks and feels bad.… Expand
  74. 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...
  75. 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.
  76. 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
  77. 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
  78. 25Alex17
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    Despite the technical problems, the gameplay and story of this game are the best of Pokemon; if you like open worlds and Pokemon, this is your game.
    And about the performance, of course, not the best but not as bad as some say, and also could be patched in the future.
  79. myllercardoso
    Nov 20, 2022
    1
    The fun that this game should give us is overshadowed by the lack of care in the technical and visual construction of the game. Gamefreak was completely remiss in this release, the only feeling is disappointment.
  80. Akapablitto
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    El juego es increíble, cierto que su optimización es mala, pero se siente libre y muy diferente
  81. Eilanzer
    Nov 20, 2022
    4
    Game released full of bugs, MASSIVE slowdowns across the game, removed previous options in other games like exp-share and the list goes on and on...
    What i RLY don´t understand is...If they can´t or don´t want to upgrade to good graphics in 3d...Just do cell shade stuff or that semi 2d/3d they did in some games. People would be fine with that in an open world environment with more options    Game released full of bugs, MASSIVE slowdowns across the game, removed previous options in other games like exp-share and the list goes on and on...
    What i RLY don´t understand is...If they can´t or don´t want to upgrade to good graphics in 3d...Just do cell shade stuff or that semi 2d/3d they did in some games. People would be fine with that in an open world environment with more options for the player.
    Pokemon scarlet/violet is just a mediocre fast food version of the franchise, you can eat it...sure...But at what cost you let yourself pay to be **** raw with salt?    … Expand
  82. 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
  83. Turambar501
    Nov 20, 2022
    6
    Although a step forward in certain aspects, they are also some steps back in many other ways.
    - The Pokemon designs not only are the most forgettable in the franchise, but they feel out of place, incoherent, even BAD.
    - Not that Gigantamax was great, but Terracrystalization simply isn't well implemented, like other new mechanics. Once you use it, you have to go back to a Pokemon center    Although a step forward in certain aspects, they are also some steps back in many other ways.
    - The Pokemon designs not only are the most forgettable in the franchise, but they feel out of place, incoherent, even BAD.
    - Not that Gigantamax was great, but Terracrystalization simply isn't well implemented, like other new mechanics. Once you use it, you have to go back to a Pokemon center and recharge it, so you'll end up using it around 10 times in the whole game.
    - About the story and structure, one cannot help but compare it to Fire Emblem Three Houses with its multiple paths, the academy, etc., but it looks GameFreak just forgot about a good cast, memorable situations and a good story. And let's obviate the tehcnical optimisation.

    However, the new region finds some charm here and there, inspired by the Spanish and Portuguese cultures (as Sword and Shield so well did), mainly in the interior designs and the exterior of houses. The bigger size of the region, helps the game feel more immersive at times, although at the same time, the lack of coherence and engage makes it also feel more inert than ever. It feels rather empty.

    Overall, they are fine game. If you're expecting a Pokemon game, these are Pokemon games. But their inspiration and polish leave a lot to desire. It tries more than Sword and Shield. Fails much more than Sword and Shield. Better than Legends Arceus? Sure. Some additions are welcome, but the thing is that for each one of them there are 5 mistakes or downgrades.
    With great potential, Scarlet and Violet fall near the bottom of the franchise, but still make for a decent game.    … Expand
  84. danieljp93
    Nov 20, 2022
    6
    Pros:
    - The Tera mechanics add a new dimension to battles. The Tera battles themselves also look fantastic.
    - The sandwich-making mechanic is a pretty nice feature, allowing you to boost certain aspects of your playthrough (higher catch rates, more exp. gained etc.) - Battles look good, and run smoothly. - Good selection of Pokemon from previous generations to add to the new ones. -    Pros:
    - The Tera mechanics add a new dimension to battles. The Tera battles themselves also look fantastic.
    - The sandwich-making mechanic is a pretty nice feature, allowing you to boost certain aspects of your playthrough (higher catch rates, more exp. gained etc.)
    - Battles look good, and run smoothly.
    - Good selection of Pokemon from previous generations to add to the new ones.
    - Different branches of the story to play through in whatever order you want to.
    - Pretty standard Pokemon experience.

    Cons:
    - FPS... Oh boy. The game feels like it's falling apart right from the start. Even walking around your house, a small and finite area, was a huge chore. The game stutters along while your Switch cries out in pain from start to finish.
    - The open world... I love open world games. They should be full of secrets and rewards for exploring. Pokemon SV has none of that. They've created a fairly standard open world with standard terrains, but other than more Pokemon and more Pokeballs/Potions to find, there's not really any point straying off the main path. It's a huge disappointment.

    Overall, is it better than SwSh? Probably. Is it better than PLA? No.

    6/10.    … Expand
  85. WindFantom
    Nov 19, 2022
    2
    Another cash out on the nostalgia.It is an embarrassment to release this kind of game in 2022.I am a huge fan of the franchise,have all the pokemon games since Yellow...pokemon Violet made me say,no more.It took a tremendous amount of mental effort to sit through the first couple of hours.It so freakin slow!!!Every movement animation its just a joke..the whole game is a complete joke.GameAnother cash out on the nostalgia.It is an embarrassment to release this kind of game in 2022.I am a huge fan of the franchise,have all the pokemon games since Yellow...pokemon Violet made me say,no more.It took a tremendous amount of mental effort to sit through the first couple of hours.It so freakin slow!!!Every movement animation its just a joke..the whole game is a complete joke.Game developers should be punished for releasing a game so raw and broken.… Expand
  86. 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
  87. 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!
  88. Nalavalatautori
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    This is an unfinished game that feels extremely old from both a graphic, gameplay and story perspective.
  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. 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
  91. FreeRunner29
    Nov 19, 2022
    5
    For starters, I love Pokémon, therefore this is far from a review bomb. It's just the truth...people stating they have experienced no frame drops or slow downs in the games current state are either bots or blind..As of right now the slow downs, and choppy frame rates are worse than anything I have ever experienced since W2K18 on Switch. (I only played that to see how awful the frame rateFor starters, I love Pokémon, therefore this is far from a review bomb. It's just the truth...people stating they have experienced no frame drops or slow downs in the games current state are either bots or blind..As of right now the slow downs, and choppy frame rates are worse than anything I have ever experienced since W2K18 on Switch. (I only played that to see how awful the frame rate and slow down was.) Game freak clearly needed an extra year to work out the bugs, considering they were also working on Arceus. (Which I feel is the best Pokémon game I have played since Sapphire version) As of right now the game is virtually unplayable, lighting disappears at times, Pokémon clip through the environment and constant skips and jitters plague cutscenes...whoever optimized Arceus needs to help with a patch on Scarlet and Violet..underneath all of the crippling tech issues could have been the best Pokémon game yet.… Expand
  92. 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
  93. ErmaJim
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    De lo mejor en el catálogo exclusivo del Switch, lo recomiendo al 100%
    Excelente para los niños como los adultos, yo lo disfrute al igual que mis hijos.
    Realmente me quedo perpleja al ver tantas críticas negativas, de donde salen y basadas en que?, el juego cumple en casi todos sus aspectos.
  94. FredtheMole
    Nov 19, 2022
    8
    The game has some serious and intense issues from a technical standpoint, but the core of the game is probably the best main series Pokemon has been in years. The open areas are fun to explore, despite how ugly the landscapes are. Game feels unfinished and extremely unpolished, but I'd be lying if I said it wasn't fun.
  95. Palkia_Presioon
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    En un fandom lleno de hipocresía y gente que se pelea por nimiedades como gráficos. Donde impera el discurso de odio sobre la gente que simplemente disfruta lo que Pokémon plantea en su esencia. Este juego que une dos corrientes de gusto común (mundo abierto y tradicionalismo), en donde la literal premisa trata de cómo intenta el pasado como el futuro coexistir.
    Es la cura que necesitaba    En un fandom lleno de hipocresía y gente que se pelea por nimiedades como gráficos. Donde impera el discurso de odio sobre la gente que simplemente disfruta lo que Pokémon plantea en su esencia. Este juego que une dos corrientes de gusto común (mundo abierto y tradicionalismo), en donde la literal premisa trata de cómo intenta el pasado como el futuro coexistir.
    Es la cura que necesitaba el fandom para dejar de ser tan divisivo y abandonar esa dinámica de 'Haters vs Fans'. Pero veo que aunque hay gente reacia, muchos estamos disfrutando la aventura que Paldea presenta con sus mecánicas tradicionales de la tan amada fórmula Pokémon y la tendencia actual de implementar el mundo abierto.    … Expand
  96. 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
  97. SweetKairi
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    When I said that Legends Arceus would be nominated for best RPG of the year, I was not wrong.
    Many people doubt Game Freak when they have always done their job with passion and dedication to maintaining consistency.
    Scarlet and Violet are no exception, tremendously fun games and full of things to do.
    The simplified RPG par excellence and that should be an example to follow.
  98. SWSH_BestGen
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Although Sword and Shield have a special place in my heart, this game improves many things on the overall franchise.
    I won't stop saying it, with each game the franchise gets better.
  99. 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
  100. Elaine-B
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Solo hay una palabra que describiría a este juego:
    'Adicción'
    Lo digo en serio, desde que uno es rescatado por el legendario hasta llegar a la liga y ver el desenlace de este, es un viaje lleno de capturas y batallas donde el flujo de la diversión no se detiene ningun segundo.
    Tiene uno de los mejores introductorios vistos en un Pokémon.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 118 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  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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