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. Ramen1107
    Dec 16, 2022
    10
    very good game despite the technical flaws, definitely not deserving of anything lower than a 3.
  2. AnimeGirl
    Jan 8, 2023
    2
    Terrible. Glitches everywhere, woke nonsense being added and skirts/dresses removed, strict dress code with very little chance to change it up except for accessories and shoes. Keeps freezing or dropping me below the map. Terrible. I'll likely trade this game for a different one later. Worst pokemon game ever made.

    The only good thing about it is the open world, being able to play with    Terrible. Glitches everywhere, woke nonsense being added and skirts/dresses removed, strict dress code with very little chance to change it up except for accessories and shoes. Keeps freezing or dropping me below the map. Terrible. I'll likely trade this game for a different one later. Worst pokemon game ever made.

    The only good thing about it is the open world, being able to play with friends, easy leveling of pokemon without always getting into a full on battle, and the story line is interesting too. So my score is a 2.

    No point playing a glitchy game with an agenda. Too frustrating.    … Expand
  3. 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
  4. wokeke
    Nov 19, 2022
    1
    What an embarrassment. It is one thing to have **** graphics, which is not what pokemon games are about anyways, but to couple that with horrific framerate is just unacceptable. I'm sure there are new features about this open world game that is to be liked and praised, but what is the point if you can't even play the game for more than 5 minutes because it makes you want to throw up fromWhat an embarrassment. It is one thing to have **** graphics, which is not what pokemon games are about anyways, but to couple that with horrific framerate is just unacceptable. I'm sure there are new features about this open world game that is to be liked and praised, but what is the point if you can't even play the game for more than 5 minutes because it makes you want to throw up from all the stuttering?… Expand
  5. BraulioZS
    Nov 19, 2022
    4
    Es increíble como un juego AAA posee tantos errores, bugs y problemas de rendimiento siendo una de las franquicias más exitosas a nivel mundial, simplemente se ríen en la cara de los fans que crecimos con la franquicia.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. Electrical_D
    Nov 19, 2022
    2
    I played the game and it kept going from 30 to 5 to 20 to 3 to 25 to 30 to 10 to 13 to 30 and so on and so on and then every shop is normally enterable I entered one and my game crashed this game isn’t good
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. Sbardy93
    Nov 19, 2022
    3
    Worst Pokémon game ever (this review comes from a person born in 1993, raised playing pokémon without interruptions from the 1st gen, until BW2, and even Alpha Sapphire, Brilliant Diamond, and Moon, the last one only ''NEW'' main pokémon game I've been playing seriously after the DS era)
    I wanted to buy Violet, but then I've started to see the reviews by ''specialized critics'' here and    Worst Pokémon game ever (this review comes from a person born in 1993, raised playing pokémon without interruptions from the 1st gen, until BW2, and even Alpha Sapphire, Brilliant Diamond, and Moon, the last one only ''NEW'' main pokémon game I've been playing seriously after the DS era)
    I wanted to buy Violet, but then I've started to see the reviews by ''specialized critics'' here and all over the internet, and I've thought ''mmm, maybe waiting is better''
    I've started to watch some livestreams on Twitch to see the game
    Best decision I've ever done
    Games without a soul, published in a FEW MONTHS (Pokémon Legends came out at the beginning of this year if you don't remember it) just because childish **** were impatient for the new generation
    But hey, the game will sell anyway, so why publish it in 2 years?
    The major responsibles of this disaster are exactly the consumers
    I can understand those who say ''I want to buy it because I want to touch it with my hands in order to judge them''
    But those who always say ''Even though the game will suck I will buy it because I want to see the new pokémon'' or ''because I want to have the new pokémon game in my collection just to expose it'' or ''because I don't want to miss the new generation''
    if you only care about the fu**ing monsters play Pokémon GO and Unite, I've got both of them, and they're cool
    If you only care about mere phisic possession of the game you're nothing but SLAVES
    Pokémon is dying from the beginning of the 6th gen (including the remakes of Hoenn and Sinnoh which are not bad, but so far away from Heartgold and Soulsilver), and you don't even realize it
    Well, keep attacking Pokémon BW, not my favorite games in the franchise, but of course the most underrated
    Unova games were gold compared to this
    60 EURO for THIS is just undefendable
    Of course congratulations to you TPC for being so superficial
    But at the same time congrats to you guys who don't care if buying Garbodor, motivate them to make even more Garbodor
    You're the final responsible for this disaster
    SHAMEFUL SLAVES    … Expand
  15. 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.
  16. Velonex
    Nov 19, 2022
    3
    The framerate and pop in is ridiculous. I almost would prefer the old 2D style than this.
  17. Dizz_y
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Do not buy! Bad performance (fps drops, pop-in) , glitches. Vote with your wallet.
  18. Sunnycide
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    It's not worth your money, just get something else like a nice diner or whatever
  19. HarryHD
    Nov 19, 2022
    1
    1 star for how disappointing and disrespectful this product is. Potentially fun game held back by bugs, frame rate stutters, bad graphics. Absolutely unacceptable, unfinished game. Feel so bad for the artists who made this game, only for Gamefreak/the Pokémon company to ruin it.

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

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

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

    Review for violet and scarlet as they are practically the same game    … Expand
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. 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 ****
  23. Eduguerod
    Nov 20, 2022
    2
    There is a big worldmap but empty and soulles. The pokemon sprites ara so tiny that you don't see them and constantly touch them, moving is difficult.
    Shadows, npcs and some animations glitch a lot making this game a shame for nintendo and Gameftrak.
    Its. It's shame that old GC videogames look more developed than this game. Its 2022 and pokemons can't talk (only pikachu or evee), neither    There is a big worldmap but empty and soulles. The pokemon sprites ara so tiny that you don't see them and constantly touch them, moving is difficult.
    Shadows, npcs and some animations glitch a lot making this game a shame for nintendo and Gameftrak.
    Its. It's shame that old GC videogames look more developed than this game. Its 2022 and pokemons can't talk (only pikachu or evee), neither the characters. It seems the can't paid for voice actors. The combat music was great in sword and shield, not in this one.
    It looks like only moneymaking is the goal of the company, they don't hide their intentions at all.
    As a 35 y. Old pokemon fan, this was my last attempt on the Franchise.
    Surely The DLC will add more content and "fun" for an unfinished game.
    See you game freak    … Expand
  24. Elias4
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    thought it could be so bad. many bugs and all kinds, performance, map design, caves, plains, design of the new pokemon, the imbalance of the ivs, the gyms do not scale with the level of your pokemon, visual bugs everywhere and in a large part of Sometimes the fps drops below 30 in many areas including the city, even though there is no one or nothing in it, and it still manages to drop thethought it could be so bad. many bugs and all kinds, performance, map design, caves, plains, design of the new pokemon, the imbalance of the ivs, the gyms do not scale with the level of your pokemon, visual bugs everywhere and in a large part of Sometimes the fps drops below 30 in many areas including the city, even though there is no one or nothing in it, and it still manages to drop the fps. Not recommended at all, I hope this will not happen again with the saga.… Expand
  25. Gremlinpirate
    Nov 19, 2022
    2
    I will admit, the glitches didn't bother me that much, because they were honestly kinda funny. But the inconsistent framerates made what could have been an enjoyable experience into an utter nightmare. Outside of that, honestly the open world felt really boring. I didn't enjoy how the game handled the gym leaders nor did I find any fun in the battle system, They really shouldn't haveI will admit, the glitches didn't bother me that much, because they were honestly kinda funny. But the inconsistent framerates made what could have been an enjoyable experience into an utter nightmare. Outside of that, honestly the open world felt really boring. I didn't enjoy how the game handled the gym leaders nor did I find any fun in the battle system, They really shouldn't have removed set mode. This kind of stuff should not be acceptable from Gamefreak, Legends Arceus came out literally this same year and had very consistent FPS the entire time. Maybe don't rush next time. I would never recommend paying full price for this, especially not in it's current state.… Expand
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. Syy_
    Nov 19, 2022
    2
    The game seems to be funny and entertaining but the overall performance and graphics makes it difficult to play and appreciate the game, making the player have to restart the game in order to continue playing sometimes due to the numerous glitches.
  29. 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.
  30. 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
  31. Keitanito
    Nov 20, 2022
    1
    Unfortunately, the game is clearly unfinished and was clearly rushed, leading to have a terribly high amount of issues which go from performance (awful framerate), decent/good environment but map completely empty (there is literally nothing between a city and another, not point of interests such as a battle tower, pokemon tower, ruins of alph, etc could be), uninteresting/dull/bland storyUnfortunately, the game is clearly unfinished and was clearly rushed, leading to have a terribly high amount of issues which go from performance (awful framerate), decent/good environment but map completely empty (there is literally nothing between a city and another, not point of interests such as a battle tower, pokemon tower, ruins of alph, etc could be), uninteresting/dull/bland story clearly rushed just to have a story in the game.

    GameFreak has decided to set for themselves a new goal: releasing two games per year, as opposed to the previous practice of releasing a unique one (not counting remakes with minor changes) every two years, doubling the number of products while halving the time dedicated to production. All of this is clearly a problem if the level of the released game is this one.

    Unsure if relevant for a review, but I would say that 60$ for an unfinished and rushed game of this level is not reasonable at all, specially if you compare it the other Nintendo titles released for the same, or lower, price (Breath of the Wild, Bayonetta, Xenoblade, etc)    … Expand
  32. 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
  33. 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.
  34. 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
  35. Holyspear
    Nov 19, 2022
    2
    2022 and we got the buggiest pokemon game to date. Other than that games aight nothing that new for me to be hyped about
  36. 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.
  37. 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.
  38. Murtor
    Nov 19, 2022
    3
    I just rage quited on Twitch while playing this abomination called Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. This "game" is an abrasive paper for the eye and a laxative of good taste. It is literally the worst experience I had in more than 30 years of gaming.

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

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

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

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

    Pokémon Violet and Scarlet is a sandpaper to the eye and a purgative of good taste. If there were an invective award for video games: This game would win the main category for two years. Because that's how long the experiences made will haunt one's nightmares.    … Expand
  39. 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
  40. 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
  41. Cafedo
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Horrible Performance. Lots of Bugs and Glitches.

    Amazing concept completely ruined by lack of optimization.
  42. 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
  43. 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!
  44. divalino
    Nov 20, 2022
    3
    The idea of the game is good but it lacks way too much optimization and it is currently unplayable. I have just lost three hours of play because of major bug. It is not the fps or the quality of textures what the problem is, the issue here are the game breaking bugs that the game has. Don't buy this game, I regret to have done it.
  45. Tagfelix
    Nov 20, 2022
    1
    This state of play is disrespectful to the players. Technically, the game is not ready and there are a lot of mistakes that do not allow you to enjoy the game. I hope Nintendo will make conclusions and change their attitude to developers and testers.
  46. fedemene
    Nov 20, 2022
    2
    Game is fine, however, technical issues, poor graphics, bugs and crashes absolutely ruin the experience.
  47. Stevenkls
    Nov 21, 2022
    1
    Leider hat sich meine Vermutung bestätigt. Ich hab das Spiel nun durchgespielt und muss leider sagen dass ich vom technischen Aspekte sehr enttäuscht bin von dem gehen. Die neuen Pokémon sind sehr cool. Die Geschichte und deren Umsetzung ist auch ziemlich akzeptabel. Was halt leider am meisten stört und das zieht sich wie ein roter Faden durch das ganze Spiel ist die Grafik oder besserLeider hat sich meine Vermutung bestätigt. Ich hab das Spiel nun durchgespielt und muss leider sagen dass ich vom technischen Aspekte sehr enttäuscht bin von dem gehen. Die neuen Pokémon sind sehr cool. Die Geschichte und deren Umsetzung ist auch ziemlich akzeptabel. Was halt leider am meisten stört und das zieht sich wie ein roter Faden durch das ganze Spiel ist die Grafik oder besser gesagt der ganze technische Aspekt. Bitte GameFreak nutzt euer Geld und steckt da ordentlich mal was rein es kann nicht sein dass hier so ein Spiegel raus bringt… Expand
  48. 12347not
    Nov 20, 2022
    3
    I'm surprised at the number of people who say the game is great besides the performance. Even if the game wasn't constantly on the verge of falling apart at the seams, the game mechanics and presentation are extremely lacking. Nothing wrong with liking it anyway, considering how people feel about pokemon. This is a fun game for some, but it is in no way a good game.
  49. damidang
    Nov 20, 2022
    1
    Come on it IS that bad. Giving one point because it is a pokemon game. The graphics is so broken. I don’t really care if you are saying, hey it’s on switch it’s already pretty good. Seriously compare it to botw you will easily find it’s not the problem of switch. It’s just a money making game based on the pokemon IP.
  50. Mewsky
    Nov 20, 2022
    1
    The quality control & game test department of this game seem not being responsible for their jobs. The significant low levels of game performance and graphic quality should be unacceptable and can be observed within 5 minutes game play.
    The game systems and idea are fun and attracting. However, if we look into details of any game feature, we can tell that the developer don't care about    The quality control & game test department of this game seem not being responsible for their jobs. The significant low levels of game performance and graphic quality should be unacceptable and can be observed within 5 minutes game play.
    The game systems and idea are fun and attracting. However, if we look into details of any game feature, we can tell that the developer don't care about players' actual experience at all. For example, the tedious courses in school, scarce interactions in multiple player mode, imbalanced battle tempo, so-called open paths only can be beaten if levels are matched, and etc. The developer only built the skeleton of the game, but there is no flesh of the game and not mention to polish it. The developer really should present more details for players. The only thing they actually finished in this game is creating the new Pokemon.    … Expand
  51. pokemonmaster9
    Nov 19, 2022
    1
    Never have Action RPG, bring it back.
    Not evolving to Wyrdeer, Ursaluna, and Kleavor in this game without evolution items, such as Peat Block and Black Augurite.
    Also, poor graphic and technical issue should not release next three year. Make it graphic realistic and better technical performance for next 4 years rather than three years. Look how awful is.... 4 years next generation release    Never have Action RPG, bring it back.
    Not evolving to Wyrdeer, Ursaluna, and Kleavor in this game without evolution items, such as Peat Block and Black Augurite.
    Also, poor graphic and technical issue should not release next three year. Make it graphic realistic and better technical performance for next 4 years rather than three years.
    Look how awful is.... 4 years next generation release date, no three years release mainline.    … Expand
  52. KadentheKitsune
    Nov 19, 2022
    2
    I have played for about 10 hours now and would say that i have seen about half of the game so far, the story is... Okay i guess, nothing special, or groundbreaking. Characters are, for a few exceptions pretty boring or stupid.
    The open world is big, but lifeless and pretty ugly most of the time, but nonetheless better than the smal area from sword and shield.
    The biggest problem however    I have played for about 10 hours now and would say that i have seen about half of the game so far, the story is... Okay i guess, nothing special, or groundbreaking. Characters are, for a few exceptions pretty boring or stupid.
    The open world is big, but lifeless and pretty ugly most of the time, but nonetheless better than the smal area from sword and shield.
    The biggest problem however are the technical problems like glitches, textures or buildings not loading properly, weird camera clipping and annoying fps drops that happen regularly.    … Expand
  53. blaqkmagick
    Nov 21, 2022
    4
    The performance of the game is pretty atrocious. Tons of framerate drops, cameras clipping through terrain and N64 era textures. It's a shame because I want to play this game. Catching pokemon feels extremely rewarding and enjoyable, more so than any previous pokemon game. But it's just hard to get past all the performance issues and lazy design decisions. The removal of set battle modeThe performance of the game is pretty atrocious. Tons of framerate drops, cameras clipping through terrain and N64 era textures. It's a shame because I want to play this game. Catching pokemon feels extremely rewarding and enjoyable, more so than any previous pokemon game. But it's just hard to get past all the performance issues and lazy design decisions. The removal of set battle mode and the lack of level scaling is super questionable. What's the point of being able to do the gyms in any order if the pokemon levels don't scale? Game Freak needs to do better.… Expand
  54. exirock
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    This game is a disrespect for the fans, people were literaly scammed into to thinking this was a really good game without any problems, but guess what yet again gamefreak showing signs of rushing games to make quick money, game has alot of performance issues, tons of bugs and glitches and been reported crashes which i can identify has one of them, has for the game ideias was good only theThis game is a disrespect for the fans, people were literaly scammed into to thinking this was a really good game without any problems, but guess what yet again gamefreak showing signs of rushing games to make quick money, game has alot of performance issues, tons of bugs and glitches and been reported crashes which i can identify has one of them, has for the game ideias was good only the past part aswell with past form of the pokemons cause the future pokemon is the worst ideia ever, but lets talk about more about the pokemons, gamefreak and pokemon company showed with this game they lost their touch to make new pokemons and showed signs of 0 creativity where we have one pokemon that is evolution is simply him standing up just like we have a dolphin that only gets a heart and call it a evolution, the game is pile of problems, literaly early looking acess game that shouldnt even be allowed to be commercialized.… Expand
  55. 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
  56. maplepecan
    Nov 19, 2022
    2
    While it’s great to see the Pokémon series jump into a 3d open world the execution is horrendous. We still have a limited national again leaving out old favorites, the terrain and textures and repetitive and low resolution, the cities are empty, and character customization is super limited. The only saving grace for this game is story and writing which is enjoyable and better than the lastWhile it’s great to see the Pokémon series jump into a 3d open world the execution is horrendous. We still have a limited national again leaving out old favorites, the terrain and textures and repetitive and low resolution, the cities are empty, and character customization is super limited. The only saving grace for this game is story and writing which is enjoyable and better than the last entry in the series. This game really shows game freak needs to work with another studio to get these games out properly or just leave Pokémon all together. Sending a game out in this state in 2022 is embarrassing especially from the most profitable franchise in existence. Hold off on buying until the games fixed or you get a steep discount on it.… Expand
  57. maylava
    Nov 19, 2022
    2
    I could give this game 9.0 if can play it with my eye closed. But I cannot. The buggy shadow and camera ruins the whole gaming experience, plus you get a huge frame drop when playing. The worse is, the game crashes randomly. I cannot trust GameFreak anymore.
  58. 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
  59. 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
  60. Radixtrator
    Nov 19, 2022
    3
    The technical issues of this game make it wholly unenjoyable. Cyberpunk was a technological marvel in comparison
  61. 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
  62. 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
  63. Atriganth
    Nov 21, 2022
    1
    La verdad el juego me gusto bastante es quizás uno de los mejores pokemon, pero se gana una nota NEGATIVA POR ESTAR ROTO y me quedo corto, esta lleno de bugs y Glitch, sin mencionar la tasa de fps que parece que se quiere suicidar todo el tiempo simplemente el juego no esta terminado en la parte técnica,
  64. ZeBrickie
    Nov 21, 2022
    2
    Very Shallow. The open world is empty and unintresting and most new Pokemon look horrible. Just collect Neo Pets instead.
  65. 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
  66. 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.
  67. 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
  68. Sophie2022
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Pésima optimización, caídas de fps, gráficos mediocres sin acabar, todo está terminado a medias.
  69. 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
  70. ascendent
    Nov 19, 2022
    3
    I was really hyped by the game since I starded seeing battle animations. For me this is a key point. It was a turn down to see that Pokémon moves were far worse than Sword and Shield, ignoring Arceus. I think this ruin the overall experience. It's quite obvious they didn't pay attention to thay compared to the previous games.
  71. 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!
  72. Spadek
    Nov 21, 2022
    0
    Stop being doormats to Game Freak, the series has a net worth of 118.5 billion USD and can't hold a candle to it's fellow titles like Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Odyssey, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and others. Before you say anything, no, it's not an unfair comparison considering they had well over enough to compensate (about well over 3 billion if you considered the sales of the last 3Stop being doormats to Game Freak, the series has a net worth of 118.5 billion USD and can't hold a candle to it's fellow titles like Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Odyssey, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and others. Before you say anything, no, it's not an unfair comparison considering they had well over enough to compensate (about well over 3 billion if you considered the sales of the last 3 Pokémon games). Why are we making poor excuses for a multi-billion franchise that could so easily give out the games we desire if they wanted to? Why are we so willingly settling for the bare minimum? This is nothing but embarrassing. I know when games like Fallout 76 and No Man's Sky released, people were tearing them up for the poor performance, but when Pokémon preforms poorly, it's "just a little whittle oopsie?" Really?… Expand
  73. Weyfet18
    Nov 22, 2022
    10
    Este juego me ayuda a cagar gigan gigan gigan gigan gigan gigan gigan gigan
  74. 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
  75. 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.
  76. 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
  77. 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
  78. blitzkrieg2121
    Nov 21, 2022
    1
    No way this game needed to be released to consumers for $60. Don't make a date that is not possible to meet. Game Freak (and Nintendo) messed up here. Let their employees down most importantly, I can't imagine the pressure and hours they were made to work. They also let down the fans and consumers. The bones for a good game are here, they just did not give the development teams enough timeNo way this game needed to be released to consumers for $60. Don't make a date that is not possible to meet. Game Freak (and Nintendo) messed up here. Let their employees down most importantly, I can't imagine the pressure and hours they were made to work. They also let down the fans and consumers. The bones for a good game are here, they just did not give the development teams enough time to produce a quality title. No excuses. They just knew they could get money from people because it's Pokemon and it's holidays. People will still buy it so nothing will change unless they just want to do better by their people and their fans.… Expand
  79. GABY17
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Gráficos de play 2 bajada de frame acada rato esta mejor el leyends arceus con eso te digo todo
  80. 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.
  81. Januzz197
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    The game isnt complete.. is beautiful and fun, but have a TON of bugs ang glitchies, nake impossible to play alone and with friends.. is sad, we wait years for a open world pokemon and got a unfinished game.. and GM doenst care to fan aparently..
  82. Madbunny1010
    Nov 19, 2022
    2
    I was super looking forward to SV and all of my hype and excitement evaporated the moment I saw how bad this game ran. I thought it was just someone trying to run it on an emulator, but no this game runs horribly. The camera gives me a headache as it jitters around while you're trying to just walk around the world, Animations look nice but then you see someone start walking in slow motionI was super looking forward to SV and all of my hype and excitement evaporated the moment I saw how bad this game ran. I thought it was just someone trying to run it on an emulator, but no this game runs horribly. The camera gives me a headache as it jitters around while you're trying to just walk around the world, Animations look nice but then you see someone start walking in slow motion or vanishing in and out of existence 3 inches away from you. It feels like the game wasn't tested at all. Because there are glaring impossible to miss bugs and glitches like the world going from dark to light when you're just browsing menus. And shadows pop in and out of existence as well and forget trying to ride your pokemon bike dude, he will just randomly vanis
    I hope they adress these issues because if not this will probably be the last pokemon game i ever play. I can't support this.    … Expand
  83. DD3vourer
    Nov 20, 2022
    3
    While the core gameplay is fun, and *some* innovation from Legends Arceus came through, the game is so fundamentally broken on a technical level that it is impossible to give anything above a 3/10.

    So many features were cut from previous instalments that opens up questions regarding Game Freak's intentions; do they want players to enjoy themselves or feel frustrated? As is with every    While the core gameplay is fun, and *some* innovation from Legends Arceus came through, the game is so fundamentally broken on a technical level that it is impossible to give anything above a 3/10.

    So many features were cut from previous instalments that opens up questions regarding Game Freak's intentions; do they want players to enjoy themselves or feel frustrated?

    As is with every mainline Pokemon game, there is a 1 step forward, 3 steps back rule. The over-world catching and combat is great, but there are no Shiny sound effects. The models are minuscule (the smallest of the Pokemon are neigh invisible which makes it incredibly frustrating). For some reason the Set/Switch option was taken out of the game. Still no sign of a quick-EV training minigame such as the ones from X/Y. So many quality of life features are missing, with little to nothing to show for it.

    The over-world size is as expected of an open world game, but what isn't expected is the poor graphical fidelity of it, as well as nearly every other aspect of the game, besides the Pokemon themselves, which seem to have gotten model refreshes. The most striking ones are the metallic Pokemon, such as the Pawniard line, which have a shiny metallic finish which really gives it an extra oomph. The rest of the game looks like a poor Playstation 2 era port of a game.

    There are so many glitches, bugs and micro (as well as macro!) stutters. Overall, the game does not achieve 30 FPS at any given moment, at least not in my case. There is constant popping, light and shadows completely breaking and stuttering, clipping through terrain and objects, entire cities blacking out, deleting and then reappearing in the span of 3 seconds, horrible FPS drops and stutters whenever Pokemon spawn, or, lord forbid, you enter a city. Seriously, city proximity turns the game into a slideshow.

    Over half of the Pokedex has once again been cut out of the base game and I have no doubts they will once again sell you bits and pieces of it through a paid DLC. Horrible practice, especially for a €60 first-party Nintendo game.

    Game Freak needs major restructuring. Whether it's more development time, more staff, or a complete work environment overhaul; something needs to change. A $90 billion franchise cannot allow itself to treat their mainline games in this manner. Not only are there massive cuts in the content of each subsequent games, the games are releasing more broken than ever. The visuals aren't just outdated, they are antiquated. Either all of the issues need to be addressed, or Game Freak needs to stop charging €60 for broken, unfinished games. Charge it like every other developer releasing what is clearly an Early Access game, a nice and fair €20.

    This is unacceptable, and Game Freak should feel nothing but shame for this product release.    … Expand
  84. 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
  85. Valdof
    Nov 19, 2022
    0
    Is so sad and frustrating. This is on a nintendo console? Where's the quality control?
  86. 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
  87. 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
  88. 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
  89. 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
  90. zackan
    Nov 21, 2022
    0
    The game in itself is fun, but is ruined by all the performance issues and the graphics, which are unacceptable for a game in 2022. I don't understand how a game coming from one of the biggest franchise in the world can be so technically bad and have so many problems.
    I can personally excuse bad graphics as long as the gameplay is fun, but in this case the gameplay is not fun because it    The game in itself is fun, but is ruined by all the performance issues and the graphics, which are unacceptable for a game in 2022. I don't understand how a game coming from one of the biggest franchise in the world can be so technically bad and have so many problems.
    I can personally excuse bad graphics as long as the gameplay is fun, but in this case the gameplay is not fun because it is ruined by all the performance issues, which makes everything feels laggy and slow.
    And on a more objective note, these graphics are totally unacceptable in 2022 for a game under the Pokémon IP.
    If no patch is announced in the next week or two, I will 100% get a refund on the games, and will never buy a new Pokémon game ever again until something is done to finally have the game Pokémon fans deserve.
    I could never recommend the game to anyone while it is in this horrendous state.    … Expand
  91. The_Gamer_man
    Nov 21, 2022
    0
    Holy **** are all these "Critics" paid by nintendo? Have any of them actually played the game? Extremely disappointing game, especially when you know how good a nintendo game (like breath of the wild) can look and feel. Graphics wise, not anything different from Legends Arceus.
  92. jeremca
    Nov 21, 2022
    0
    This game is promising, but in the current state, it's a shame that GameFreak sell us this piece of garbage.
    Low framerate, graphics bug, game crash.
    They succeeded to make worst every new game....
  93. rlwright34
    Nov 21, 2022
    0
    Was excited after arceus. But oh my, this game is bad! I vcan deal with simple graphics, but the fact a billion dollar company can churn out a game that needs years more in developemt to iron out issues. Is v bad. It also has nothing to do with the hardwear. I mean common if xenoblade 3 and breath of the wild can do it then so can pokemon! There is no excuse. All the die hard fanboysWas excited after arceus. But oh my, this game is bad! I vcan deal with simple graphics, but the fact a billion dollar company can churn out a game that needs years more in developemt to iron out issues. Is v bad. It also has nothing to do with the hardwear. I mean common if xenoblade 3 and breath of the wild can do it then so can pokemon! There is no excuse. All the die hard fanboys saying the game is great and everyone else is being a downer need their heads read- pretty sure i wont ever preorder a pokemon game again. I played this game of r about 25 hours before I just couldnt any more!… Expand
  94. afl300
    Nov 23, 2022
    10
    This is a fun game, even with it being open world, it is really amazing, thou there is still some things clearly need to improve, overall, it is one of the best Pokemon games of recent times, both scarlet, violet and Pokemon legends arceus has shown it is possible, even if the graphic and framerate is not to par, it is still good and the main point is to have fun, it's not graphics, notThis is a fun game, even with it being open world, it is really amazing, thou there is still some things clearly need to improve, overall, it is one of the best Pokemon games of recent times, both scarlet, violet and Pokemon legends arceus has shown it is possible, even if the graphic and framerate is not to par, it is still good and the main point is to have fun, it's not graphics, not framerate, even in the old days when it is just bits, and each generation, they are evolving which is good. Even if it's first try, the game one of best in franchise. The lag and issues is not much of issue during the long term play. I been playing it for ages and it's really good. Recomand, instead of listening to people, play the game for one day and try, not one hour, not a short gameplay as things gonna be missed, play for a long period of time and indulge what is possible rather than what it could have been.… Expand
  95. Bauzaah
    Nov 22, 2022
    8
    Its not as bad as people here make you believe.
    I had no bugs, crashes or glitches. Just poor graphical performance.
    I think it is the best pokemon game ever releashed. It actually has ok story, It has similiar but revamped gameplay loop than older titles and open world is great. It was fun to play trough if you are willing to look past minor annoyances. I liked that there were 3    Its not as bad as people here make you believe.
    I had no bugs, crashes or glitches. Just poor graphical performance.

    I think it is the best pokemon game ever releashed.
    It actually has ok story, It has similiar but revamped gameplay loop than older titles and open world is great. It was fun to play trough if you are willing to look past minor annoyances.
    I liked that there were 3 different storylines. Final "dungeon" was great.

    Of coures it is not ok to release game in this state. The game is really not running well, game is not optimized. i have feeling that there is something wrong with the game engine they are using or online function or something.

    Pokemon being the Highest-grossing media franchise of all time, they should be able to put some of that money in to the game developement to make game that functions decently.    … Expand
  96. 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
  97. SlowbroLin
    Nov 22, 2022
    3
    Awful game! I love Pokemon! Nintendo, please save Pokemon and take over the development job!
  98. Luferrugini
    Nov 22, 2022
    10
    Firstly, there’s no way to deny the game has a lot of bugs, fps drops and rendering issues. It doesn’t perform very well on my Switch Oled, but it’s playable and it’s the most enjoyable Pokémon game for the Switch, in my opinion.

    The main story has a deepness to it, and it’s quite moving. The side story involving the “villainous” team is entertaining, and the Titan path is very fun to    Firstly, there’s no way to deny the game has a lot of bugs, fps drops and rendering issues. It doesn’t perform very well on my Switch Oled, but it’s playable and it’s the most enjoyable Pokémon game for the Switch, in my opinion.

    The main story has a deepness to it, and it’s quite moving. The side story involving the “villainous” team is entertaining, and the Titan path is very fun to play overall. Plus side, there’re no annoying rivals to the likes of Hau or Hop.

    The open world aspect is everything I wanted. There’s a lot to explore, and the map is simply huge. It can be a bit overwhelming at the beginning, and I often end up sidetracked, doing other things instead of what I planned. Overworld shinies are back, only downside is that there’s no shiny sparkles or sound (which in a huge map makes the difference).

    At 30h of play (still not at endgame) I’d rate my experience and enjoyment 10/10, with the game featuring a 8/10 because of technical issues.    … Expand
  99. AnanasEsel
    Nov 22, 2022
    10
    One of the best Games ever ignore the Dumb Haters.
    Good Overworld,Good Story,Good PVP.
  100. Tatsuya7
    Nov 23, 2022
    10
    After playing thoroughly I decided to change my rating, even though it has some performance issues it's one of the best Pokémon games I've ever played, it doesn't deserve the bad ratings it's being given
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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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