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]
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.
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.
1
Le pire jeu Pokémon jamais fait et croyais moi ces dernières années ils sont très fort pour décevoir c’est mauvais sur tous les point l’histoire est faible les graphismes j’en parle meme pas ça n’est clairement pas à la hauteur de la saga
7
Diese Bewertung richtet sich an die Switch 2 Version: Pokémon Purpur hat eine unterhaltsame Story. Die Open world passt perfekt zu Pokémon, leider ist dies auch mein größter Kritikpunkt. Die Idee ist sehr gut, die Umsetzung aber schlecht. Die Open world ist komplett leer und wirkt verlassen… Die Outbreaks sind eine gute Methode, Shiny zu hunten. Die legendären Pokémon sind auch ganz okay, aber auch nicht überragend.
Wichtig ist zu sagen, dass ich das Spiel weiterempfehlen werde, aber nur für Spieler auf der Switch 2. Auf der Switch 1 ist es unspielbar mit ständigen Performanceproblemen! Hatte sich diese Bewertung an die Switch 1 Version gerichtet, wäre sie unter einem Score von 3
5
Gráficos horríveis, só dá pra enfrentar a elite dos 4 uma vez oque salva são alguns pokemon como ceruledge
Pokemon Violet
Released On:
Nov 18, 2022
Metascore
Mixed or Average
71
User score
Generally Unfavorable
4.2
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Nov 23, 2022
100
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.
Nov 29, 2022
80
I understand the hate that Pokémon Violet is getting. Frame rate issues, glitches, and design choices that make little sense are everywhere. Making characters less customizable is unforgivable. Developers saying their game is open-world when there are level caps is redundant. But I’m still having more fun than I’ve ever had in a Pokémon title. Violet takes the Pokémon formula and twists it into what I hope becomes the new normal in many ways. Three stories to play through and a UI that feels easier to use than ever before deliver elements Pokémon fans have long been looking for. Violet gave me the same emotional high that I got from the original game, which isn’t easy to do. I love being able to take on gym leaders, knock out giant oversized Pokémon, or break into someone’s hideout all in the same game. The heart of Pokémon is still here, still beating, even if the outside is full of fatty nonsense at times.
User score
Generally Unfavorable
27% Positive
742 Ratings
742 Ratings
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468 Ratings
468 Ratings
55% Negative
1501 Ratings
1501 Ratings
Dec 3, 2025
10
Pokémon Violet is a wonderful game with plenty of things to do like fight and capture Pokémon as the game lets you explore a big open world that has plenty of sights to see and explore. The game has some noticeable graphical issues as the game had some struggle to run normally on the Nintendo Switch 1 but really that wasn't my biggest complaint. I didn't have a major complaint for this game as it got me back into the franchise with the cute and scary Pokémon, and how the game handled a bunch of missions to build up the story one by one. The starter Pokémon are also a great choice that give you different abilities and different advantages to other kinds of Pokémon that you fight. I really enjoyed the gym missions as they always gave me an edge to get back from the fight and win. The game shows a way of strategy as you need to use proper Pokémon on your enemies. The gameplay feels very smooth for a Pokémon game that had some tough and rough looks, but it plays very well with smooth controls and responsive feelings. Anyway, this was my full review of Pokémon Violet and if you read this thank you.
Nov 23, 2025
10
Despite the game's rough release, after all the updates and dlc, this is one of pokemon's greatest modern releases. With its fantastic characters, difficult battles, and a great pokedex. If you enjoy playing games to their completion, this game is for you.
Nov 17, 2022
80
While Scarlet and Violet aren't a complete reinvention of the formula, and technical performance issues certainly hold them back, they're still an essential leap forward – both in storytelling and gameplay mechanics. New features and clever tweaks along the way make this adventure feel fresh and encouraging, in ways that past games haven't. As a reinvigoration of the Pokemon formula, Scarlet and Violet are some of the best modern games in the long-running franchise.
Dec 12, 2022
70
Pokemon Violet feels like a giant step in the right direction for the franchise in most ways, but also a step back in others. While I still consider Pokemon Legends: Arceus a more polished experience, there is no denying the quality of core gameplay, new mechanics, and music in Pokemon Violet. The whole experience is held back by abysmal performance and poor visuals though.
Nov 17, 2022
70
There are still plenty more ways we’d like to see the Pokémon franchise evolve, but Pokémon Scarlet & Violet has us excited about the series' future. We really hope Game Freak can figure out how to smooth out the series’ ongoing performance issues on Switch because they'll certainly rub some players the wrong way — and they’re going to become a serious detriment over time. Scarlet & Violet is most fun and exciting when you're just exploring the world, and while there are many small new details and improvements to the Pokémon formula, it still plays it safe in a few areas. Regardless, things point toward a promising future for Gen 9 and beyond. It’s a smaller step than many may have hoped for, especially considering what Pokémon Legends: Arceus did, but it's definitely one in the right direction.
Nov 29, 2022
60
It’s hard to make a bad Pokémon game because the series’ standard gameplay is still so satisfying. But you can make a disappointing one, and that’s exactly what Game Freak did here. Whether it can be blamed on a lack of time, a lack of resources, or a lack of talent within the developer itself, Pokémon Violet is not up to the level where a game of this caliber should be. And while I will gladly continue to fill out my Pokédex until I’ve captured every critter hiding in this world, I’m always going to be left mourning what this game should have been rather than what it ended up being.
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.
Oct 20, 2025
10
I Come to give my favorite pokemon a 10/10. I was charmed by those impressive characters and story,this gen is so special that one day people will all notice its beauty. As for the bugs,I have to remind that this game was made during the most difficult years during the lockdown, its quality is already very good compared to those released in the same **** I think its relaxing atmosphere and heart-warming story is still top ,even better than the most recent Z-A
Feb 28, 2026
7
Diese Bewertung richtet sich an die Switch 2 Version: Pokémon Purpur hat eine unterhaltsame Story. Die Open world passt perfekt zu Pokémon, leider ist dies auch mein größter Kritikpunkt. Die Idee ist sehr gut, die Umsetzung aber schlecht. Die Open world ist komplett leer und wirkt verlassen… Die Outbreaks sind eine gute Methode, Shiny zu hunten. Die legendären Pokémon sind auch ganz okay, aber auch nicht überragend.
Wichtig ist zu sagen, dass ich das Spiel weiterempfehlen werde, aber nur für Spieler auf der Switch 2. Auf der Switch 1 ist es unspielbar mit ständigen Performanceproblemen! Hatte sich diese Bewertung an die Switch 1 Version gerichtet, wäre sie unter einem Score von 3
Jan 4, 2026
7
Definitely a solid game, and it has a good storyline, but the graphics weren't great, and i would have liked a bit more.
Dec 16, 2025
4
Thank god at least some parts of the story makes up for how bad the graphics and bugs are, at least game as some potential and a bit of fun
Oct 21, 2025
4
Joguei mais de 200 horas, reembolsei esse jogo duas vezes, eu nunca vi um jogo travar tanto no switch na minha vida. As rotas/áreas com água travam de uma maneira absurda, os menus demoram para carregar, mas batalhas de reide completamente bugadas, áreas abertas completamente vazias e sem vida pois não tem capacidade para carregar os pokémon, algo que foi comprovado na versão de melhoria do switch 2, parece outro jogo, mas agora não adianta, todo mundo já cansou de jogar esse jogo e ninguém vai perder mais tempo jogando isso no switch 2.
SummaryThe 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... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
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- Nintendo Switch
Initial Release Date:Nov 18, 2022
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