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Pokemon Scarlet
Released On: Nov 18, 2022
72
3.5
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 125 Critic Reviews
72
45% Positive
56 Reviews
56 Reviews
48% Mixed
60 Reviews
60 Reviews
2% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 125 Critic Reviews
72
45% Positive
56 Reviews
56 Reviews
48% Mixed
60 Reviews
60 Reviews
2% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
I have had such a wonderful time with Pokémon Violet and Scarlet. None of the issues that I have with these games are anything but the most mild and forgivable irritations. Meanwhile, the promise of a big but blissfully uncomplicated world, filled with adventure and monsters to collect, brought me right back to what drew me into the whole Pokémon franchise in the first place. Is Scarlet and Violet a technical mess? Sure. Do I care? Not in the slightest. I’m here for the pokémon. Not to count frames.
It’s so frustrating. The game is fun. I’ll always wish that Game Freak had taken another year or maybe even just a few more months to polish up what drags it down.
User Score
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 3,488 User Ratings
3.5
24% Positive
822 Ratings
822 Ratings
11% Mixed
367 Ratings
367 Ratings
66% Negative
2299 Ratings
2299 Ratings
User Score
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 3,488 User Ratings
3.5
24% Positive
822 Ratings
822 Ratings
11% Mixed
367 Ratings
367 Ratings
66% Negative
2299 Ratings
2299 Ratings
Straight up the best game dude, it was pretty bad in the start but now (2024) it is basically bug free and it is very good, and the dlc it is just top tier, even without the dlc you have a lot to do in it. It is not like what others said it is better waaaaaaay better
Would definitely recommend.
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Nintendo Switch
The open world was very fun and welcoming addition to the pokemon franchise! I hope they use it a lot more! I saw reviews saying it was "un playable" I bought it a week after release and despite the lag in the water it was very playable. Barely glitches and the glitches I did have were ones that didn't affect gameplay! The story was good, great characters, and overall a very fun game! I would recommend this to a lot of people!
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Nintendo Switch
This is one of the best Pokémon games ever made, if not THE best. This is due to its excellent gameplay, well-crafted audio, sense of freedom and engaging adventure. What gets in the way of the experience considerably, however, is the game's lousy performance. In particular, the frame rate is a drama at times, which can be a bit annoying.
There are some mechanics that ultimately feel gimmicky, but Scarlet and Violet's storytelling and exploration feel like the breath of fresh air the franchise desperately needed. More than anything, I have hope for how eventual DLC might be able to improve the overall experience or how Game Freak can learn from its mistakes to create an even more memorable experience in the future.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have some excellent ideas that push the franchise in a fresh direction, but they’re unfortunately bogged down by unacceptable performance problems at every single turn. While my biggest problems with the games could theoretically be addressed in future patches, I’m not sure how feasible that is given the capabilities of the Switch’s hardware. That said, there is still a lot to enjoy, but it’s hard imagining that these games will have wide appeal outside of the dedicated Pokemon fans that are willing to put up with the issues and inconvenience.
Playing with friends, coming up with battle strategies, and catching Pokemon are the most entertaining activities in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Unfortunately, the bland open world and technical problems weigh down what could have otherwise been another exceptional main series Pokemon game experience. The bones are here to build something special, so hopefully future Pokemon games do the concept of an open-world Pokemon game justice.
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.
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
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Nintendo Switch
Tras una decepcionante octava generación, Game Freak decidió basar la nueva generación de Pokémon en España, creando la región de Paldea. Este mundo abierto en el que me he sumergido durante 35 horas posee grandes zonas explorables con relieve lo que otorga al juego de una gran verticalidad, y gracias a la montura (legendario del juego) se ha conseguido que la exploración sea bastante satisfactoria. A esto ayuda que los Pokémon estén campando por las distintas áreas y hace que el mundo esté vivo. A su vez quiero destacar la nueva opción de pelear con el Pokémon que hayas sacado, ya que da dinamismo y una pizca de inmersión. En cambio, lo peor del mapa sin duda son sus ciudades, carentes de profundidad y originalidad y actuando como meros escaparates de los gimnasios, un punto muy decepcionante. Estos, a su vez, poseen líderes carismáticos y me ha gustado el papel que desempeña cada uno en su ciudad. En cuanto a la historia, me ha parecido correcta y bastante aceptable para lo que acostumbramos con esta saga, partiendo de tres historias distintas que podemos seguir con el orden que queramos (esto ha permitido dar una gran sensación de libertad) y que concluyen en un gran arco final. La jugabilidad sigue siendo el punto fuerte de Pokémon, combatir es muy divertido y los nuevos añadidos a este juego como la teracristalización abre un mundo de posibilidades de cara al competitivo. La cámara de los combates otorga más inmersión que en otros juegos de la saga pero es mejorable. El multijugador está bastante bien implementado y me ha gustado mucho. La banda sonora es buena, destacando sobre todo algunos combates con canciones que van a pasar a la historia. Llegando a qué es sin duda el punto más débil del juego, debo comentar que yo he jugado en portátil por lo que no he notado tanto la baja calidad gráfica. Igualmente, técnicamente este juego es de lo peor que se ha sacado últimamente, siendo muy deficiente para una compañía como es Game Freak. Bajones de FPS, un popping exagerado y que te saca del juego, y una calidad gráfica impropia a la altura a la que estamos. Desgraciadamente, empaña mucho la experiencia. El apartado artístico no es muy destacable tampoco pero no está mal. Por último quiero comentar que la Pokedex tiene algunos Pokémon bastante originales y que me han gustado, pero otros diseños a mí parecer son horribles. También, el postgame me ha parecido bastante cutre. En conclusión, Pokémon Escarlata ha aportado cosas nuevas a la saga y ha conseguido con su historia y su forma de juego que se convierta en una buena experiencia para los fans, pero tiene numerosos problemas que no le permiten brillar y sigue quedándose un paso atrás de los juegos de antaño de la saga. Recomendado para los fans de Pokémon. 7,4/10 (01/2024)
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Nintendo Switch
A game that is carried by a formula that has not been worn by the ages. The Pokémon gameplay loop, fundamentally, is fun. The designs, as always, are top notch and the story, though alright at best compared to the industry as a whole, is very good for a Pokémon game, however that isn't saying very much. The gameplay of catching creatures both new and old is as always fun, and going through the gyms and becoming champions is as entertaining as it was in the earlier entries.
However, this game is riddled by gameplay bugs, poor optimisation and mediocre graphics, especially when compared to the early games on it's system, primarily The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The areas are boring and empty, with the non-story related characters being as bland as the area they're set in. The game is fairly easy to finish if you have any experience in the series, and I doubt would put up much of a challenge even if you don't.
Despite all this, I cant stop but enjoy this game. It's clunky mechanics made up for by the foundation made by the stronger games before it. I find it hard to recommend this game over other games in the series, such as Legends Arceus on the same system, or other games in the genre such as Monster Sanctuary, but I cannot deny that the game, at it's core, is fun to play, and also has an amazing soundtrack (as most Pokémon games do). the best thing I can say about this game is that I believe that it has laid the foundation for Pokémon to create something truly special, now that they have become familiar with the open world genre.
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Nintendo Switch
An absolute mess ****. Everything too the piss poor performance and graphics to the entirely uninteresting open world makes you wish you were playing Legends: Arceus instead.
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Nintendo Switch
The core gameplay, story and music are good but I really can't rate thus game much higher, the most I could give is maybe a 6 if I'm generous but because of the games undercooked visuals a bugs galore and awful framerate It really takes away a lot from the experience.
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Nintendo Switch
Summary The Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games, the newest chapters in the Pokémon series, are coming to Nintendo Switch. With these new titles, the Pokémon series takes a new evolutionary step, allowing you to explore freely in a richly expressed open world. Various towns blend seamlessly into the wilderness with no borders. You'll be ab...
Rated E
for Everyone
Platforms:
- Nintendo Switch
Initial Release Date: Nov 18, 2022
Developer:
- Game Freak
Publisher: Nintendo
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