Pokemon Violet

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4.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 2050 Ratings

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The Story is classic Pokemon for 9 year olds.

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

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

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

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

    and now for the usual

    Awful graphics, awful controls, awful camera and bad theme. This is a pretty mediocre release in every way. Graphics are like welcome to five years ago. Were they blindfolded when making the camera? Main character is boring. Hopefully this is the last game in the series    … Expand
  29. Monoture
    Nov 19, 2022
    1
    Bad UI / Bad Performance sometime framedrop/ outfit customization is very limited
  30. Sanefc
    Nov 19, 2022
    8
    Come on is not that terrible! Is fun and we'll thought out despite the performance issues
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71

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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