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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

November 30, 2023

Pokémon Scarlet[a] and Pokémon Violet[b] are 2022 role-playing video games developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company for the Nintendo Switch. They are the first instalments in the ninth generation of the Pokémon video game series. First announced in February 2022, they were released on 18 November 2022. The games were accompanied by a downloadable content (DLC) expansion pass storyline, The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero. The first part, The Teal Mask, released in September 2023, and the second part, The Indigo Disk, planned for release in December 2023.

  • Pokémon Scarlet
  • Pokémon Violet
  • Left: Icon for Scarlet, depicting the legendary Pokémon Koraidon
  • Right: Icon for Violet, depicting the legendary Pokémon Miraidon
Developer(s)Game Freak
Publisher(s)
Director(s)Shigeru Ohmori
Producer(s)
  • Akira Kinashi
  • Toyokazu Nonaka
  • Takanori Sowa
  • Kenji Endo
Designer(s)Hiroyuki Tani
Artist(s)
  • Mana Ibe
  • Mari Shimazaki
  • James Turner
Writer(s)Ryota Muranaka
Composer(s)
SeriesPokémon
Platform(s)Nintendo Switch
Release18 November 2022
Genre(s)Role-playing
Mode(s)Single-player, online multiplayer

Scarlet and Violet take place in an open world unlike previous Pokémon instalments. The games take place in the Paldea region, based on the Iberian Peninsula. There are three separate stories the player can complete. Scarlet and Violet introduce 110 new Pokémon, along with two new regional forms. Also introduced are time-displaced creatures known as Paradox Pokémon, and the Terastal phenomenon[c] which allows a Pokémon to transform into its exclusive "Tera Type". The games maintain features from previous modern Pokémon games, including large open areas and Pokémon appearing in the overworld.

Scarlet and Violet received mixed reviews from critics, becoming the lowest-rated mainline games in the series. The games were praised for their open world formula and story, while their graphics, technical problems at launch, and confusing progression systems received criticism. The games sold over 10 million copies in their first three days, making them Nintendo's biggest launch of all time, and 23.23 million copies by September 2023.[1]

Gameplay edit

See also: Gameplay of Pokémon

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet largely follow the same basic gameplay structure of previous Pokémon games, where players obtain creatures known as Pokémon, primarily through catching and trading, and use them to explore the world and battle other Pokémon trainers. However, a new feature has been added which allows players to choose to battle trainers on paths.[2]

Scarlet and Violet have open worlds, which include both urban areas and open wilderness without borders between the two, unlike previous instalments in the Pokémon series.[3][4] In addition to this, progression through the games are up to the players, with three routes available to choose from,[5] and objectives within routes can be done in any order.[6]

The games introduces 112 new Pokémon, such as the three new starter Pokémon, Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly,[4][7] and two new legendary Pokémon, Koraidon and Miraidon. To assist in travel, Koraidon or Miraidon can be used to traverse the environment. Two new regional forms are also introduced, as well as the aforementioned Paradox Pokémon and, for the first time, "convergent evolution" Pokémon: species that bear similarities to other species but are otherwise completely different (i.e. Wiglett having similar facial designs to Diglett). A mechanic called "Let's Go" will allow the player to send out a Pokémon to roam the overworld and automatically battle wild Pokémon.[8] In addition, co-op play with up to three other players is included.[9]

Scarlet and Violet introduce the Terastal phenomenon, which gives Pokémon a crystalline appearance, as well as changing a Pokémon's type to match that Pokémon's "Tera Type", as well as unlocking special moves such as Tera Blast, which, when used by a Terastallized Pokémon, becomes a move of the same type as the Pokémon’s Tera Type.[10]

Plot edit

Setting edit

 
The Paldea region, the games' setting. Note similarities with the Iberian Peninsula, below.
 
The Iberian Peninsula consists mostly of Spain and Portugal, which heavily inspired the design for the Paldea region.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are set in the Paldea region of the Pokémon universe, which appears to be loosely based on the Iberian Peninsula.[11][12] The region features diverse landscapes including lakes, wastelands, and mountain ranges.[2] A large crater, named the Great Crater of Paldea, lies in the centre of the region, formed by a meteorite strike centuries before the events of the game. Inside the Crater is an area named Area Zero, where the Terastalization phenomenon was first discovered. The region is divided into 15 different areas spread across 4 provinces; six located in the south, three located in the east, three located in the west, and three located in the north.[13] The areas differ in Pokémon; some are only seen in specific parts of the region. Small islands and rock formations are scattered throughout the region's lakes and borders.

Story edit

In Scarlet and Violet, the player attends either the Naranja (Scarlet) or Uva (Violet) Academy. The academy has an annual "Treasure Hunt", in which students are encouraged to seek something they treasure by exploring the region. After encountering either the legendary Pokémon Koraidon or Miraidon, who joins and assists the player despite having lost its ability to battle, the player is encouraged to participate in three stories: Victory Road, Starfall Street, and Path of Legends.[14]

In Victory Road, Nemona—the Champion-ranked trainer that rivals the player, frequently battling them throughout their journey—asks that they complete all eight of the Paldea region's Pokémon Gyms. After they defeat the leaders of each Gym, they can reach Champion rank by defeating the region's Elite Four and Top Champion Geeta. After becoming Champion rank, Nemona challenges the player to a final battle.

Starfall Street begins after the player helps the shy schoolgirl Penny stand up against Team Star, a group responsible for academy bullying when Cassiopeia—the founder of Team Star and the secret identity of Penny—enlists them for "Operation Starfall", which aims to force Team Star to disband by defeating all five of its squad bosses. They are assisted by academy director Clavell, who aims to discover Team Star's origins while disguised as a student named Clive, and Penny, who wants to monitor the player in-person in addition to guiding them as Cassiopeia. They learn that Team Star was founded to counter bullying rather than cause it, and their confronting their bullies eighteen months prior caused the bullies to drop out and several academy staff members to resign. After defeating all squad bosses, Penny meets the player in the schoolyard to reveal her identity and challenge them to a battle. After her defeat, Clavell removes his disguise and offers peace with Team Star, though he subjects its members to community service as punishment for several violations.

Arven, aiming to locate the five legendary Herba Mystica, asks the player to join him in the Path of Legends. To obtain each Herba Mystica, the player and Arven must team up to defeat a "Titan Pokémon"—an abnormally large Pokémon powered up by the Herba Mystica. Later in the storyline, Arven reveals that he wishes to use the Herba Mystica to restore the health of his pet Mabosstiff, who was injured by a Pokémon in Area Zero—the workplace of his parent, either Professor Sada (Scarlet) or Turo (Violet). After defeating all five Titans, he and the player use the Herba Mystica to restore the health of Mabosstiff and regain Koraidon/Miraidon's lost powers. He then challenges the player to a final battle, before being called by the professor to go to Area Zero with either the Scarlet or Violet Book. However, Arven decides that they must recruit further allies before journeying to Area Zero.

After choosing Nemona and Penny for assistance, Arven and the player set out towards the Zero Lab, the professor's laboratory in Area Zero. This unlocks the final story, The Way Home. Inside, they encounter Paradox Pokémon—biological relatives of extant Pokémon from either the ancient past (Scarlet) or far future (Violet). After reaching the laboratory, the professor reveals themselves to be an AI substitute for the true professor, who was killed in a laboratory incident sometime prior to the events of the game. The AI reveals that the original professor created a time machine to retrieve Paradox Pokémon and that the AI is to maintain it at all costs. The AI urges the player to shut down the time machine to preserve Paldea's ecology, though it is forced by its programming to battle the player. After initially being defeated, the time machine's security protocols leave the player with no option except for their Koraidon or Miraidon to defeat the AI's own. This causes the time machine to fail, and the AI travels to the alternate time to allow for the machine's destruction, apologizing to Arven for the original professor neglecting him as a child before departing. Returning to the academy, Nemona, Clavell, and Geeta organize a Pokémon battling tournament between faculty and students. After evaluating all previous Gyms, the player emerges victorious in the tournament.

Development edit

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet started development in late 2019, around the time that Pokémon Sword and Shield released.[15] Toby Fox assisted in composing some of the music featured in the games.[16]

Marketing and release edit

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet were announced as part of a Pokémon Presents presentation on 27 February 2022, through a partially live-action trailer.[3][17] Throughout the games' pre-release marketing, several in-universe videos were published by The Pokémon Company, such as a camera trap to reveal Grafaiai,[18] a web seminar to reveal Wiglett,[19] a livestream to reveal Bellibolt,[20] and a short found footage trailer to reveal Greavard.[21]

On 1 June 2022, a second trailer was released, showing the two box cover legendary Pokémon along with more gameplay footage, three new Pokémon, and new characters.[22]

On 3 August 2022, a third trailer was released alongside an overview trailer during a Pokémon Presents. These trailers revealed two new Pokémon, the return of regional variants as showcased with Paldean Wooper, the name of the region, a new battle mechanic known as the Terastal Phenomenon, as well as other details.[23]

During the closing ceremony of the 2022 Pokémon World Championships on 21 August 2022,[24] a new trailer was released that showcased a new Pokémon, Cyclizar, as well as new items and abilities to be used in competitive play.[25][26]

A fourth trailer, released on 7 September 2022 and titled "Seek Your Treasure!", detailed the three stories that the player can experience, as well as three new Pokémon. Characters such as Mela, Brassius, and Geeta also made their debut in the trailer.[8]

On 29 September 2022, singer Ed Sheeran released a song titled "Celestial" in collaboration with The Pokémon Company that appeared in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Ed Sheeran's song would later be used in the game credits.[27]

On 6 October 2022, a 14-minute trailer was released, highlighting the unique gameplay between four different players, each going on a different "path" in the story, as well as Farigiraf, Girafarig's evolution.[28]

On 4 November 2022, a special edition Nintendo Switch OLED model with themed artwork was released.[29] On 11 November 2022, a week before the games were released, a Splatfest themed around the three starter types was held in Splatoon 3.[30]

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet were released worldwide on 18 November 2022.[31]

On 1 December 2022, Nintendo apologised for the issues players encountered and announced the 1.1.0 update, which fixed some bugs.[32][33] Update 1.2.0, released in February 2023, fixed a number of further bugs, but also introduced a rare bug which corrupted save files.[34][35] Update 1.3.0, released on 19 April 2023, fixed further bugs.[36]

In August 2023, during a Pokémon Presents presentation, it was announced that a limited 4-episode web series based on the games, subtitled Pokémon: Paldean Winds, is set to premiere on YouTube beginning 6 September.[37]

Downloadable content edit

During a Pokémon Presents on 27 February 2023, a two-part downloadable content storyline pack titled The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero was announced. The first part, The Teal Mask, with the Legendary Pokémon Ogerpon, was released on 13 September 2023, and the second, The Indigo Disk, with the Legendary Pokémon Terapagos, is slated for release on 14 December 2023. The DLCs will introduce over 230 returning Pokémon that did not appear in the base game,[38] including new Pokémon like Poltchageist and new evolutions for Applin and Duraludon.

In The Teal Mask, based on the legend of Momotarō, the player embarks on a school trip organised by the academy to the land of Kitakami, which would also coincide with a festival in the village, whilst uncovering the truth behind a local legend. In The Indigo Disk, the player will study at Naranja/Uva Academy's sister school, Blueberry Academy, as an exchange student, eventually travelling back to Area Zero.[39][40]

Reception edit

Critical response edit

Scarlet and Violet received "mixed or average reviews" according to review aggregator Metacritic,[41][42] making them the lowest-rated mainline series Pokémon games.[61]

Publications criticised the games for suffering from graphical glitches and poor performance.[62][63][64] The graphics were also considered to be lacklustre, with unfavourable comparisons to other Nintendo Switch titles such as Xenoblade Chronicles 3.[65][66][67] Eurogamer writer Oliver Mackenzie called the games "comprehensive technical failures", criticising the games' poor texture quality and crudely modelled environments.[68] Due to the performance issues, some players began requesting refunds of the games soon after launch, which Nintendo granted in most cases.[69][70] IGN writer Rebekah Valentine adds that the games' innovative design is undermined by the numerous ways they feel deeply unfinished.[71]

GameSpot writer Jake Dekker regarded the non-linearity of the games as their "strength",[46] while Nintendo Life described the experience as capturing the "real magic" of the first Pokémon games, Red and Blue. The latter also praised the story as "wholesome" and offering "genuinely tender moments".[51]

Sales edit

According to The Pokémon Company, Scarlet and Violet are the most pre-ordered titles in the series' history.[72] Within three days of its release, the games had sold over 10 million copies worldwide, including 4.05 million in Japan alone. The sales figure was the highest of any software on any Nintendo platform within three days,[73][74] and the best launch of any console-exclusive game in history.[75] The games were the best-selling video game titles of 2022 in Japan.[76] By September 2023, the games had sold 23.23 million copies.[1]

See also edit

Notes edit

  1. ^ Japanese: ポケットモンスター スカーレット, Hepburn: Poketto Monsutā Sukāretto
  2. ^ Japanese: ポケットモンスター バイオレット, Hepburn: Poketto Monsutā Baioretto
  3. ^ Japanese: テラスタル, Hepburn: Terastal

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External links edit

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Pokemon Scarlet a and Pokemon Violet b are 2022 role playing video games developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo and The Pokemon Company for the Nintendo Switch They are the first instalments in the ninth generation of the Pokemon video game series First announced in February 2022 they were released on 18 November 2022 The games were accompanied by a downloadable content DLC expansion pass storyline The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero The first part The Teal Mask released in September 2023 and the second part The Indigo Disk planned for release in December 2023 Pokemon ScarletPokemon VioletLeft Icon for Scarlet depicting the legendary Pokemon KoraidonRight Icon for Violet depicting the legendary Pokemon MiraidonDeveloper s Game FreakPublisher s JP The Pokemon CompanyWW NintendoDirector s Shigeru OhmoriProducer s Akira KinashiToyokazu NonakaTakanori SowaKenji EndoDesigner s Hiroyuki TaniArtist s Mana IbeMari ShimazakiJames TurnerWriter s Ryota MuranakaComposer s Minako AdachiJunichi MasudaGo IchinoseHiromitsu MaebaTeruo TaniguchiHitomi SatoToby FoxSeriesPokemonPlatform s Nintendo SwitchRelease18 November 2022Genre s Role playingMode s Single player online multiplayerScarlet and Violet take place in an open world unlike previous Pokemon instalments The games take place in the Paldea region based on the Iberian Peninsula There are three separate stories the player can complete Scarlet and Violet introduce 110 new Pokemon along with two new regional forms Also introduced are time displaced creatures known as Paradox Pokemon and the Terastal phenomenon c which allows a Pokemon to transform into its exclusive Tera Type The games maintain features from previous modern Pokemon games including large open areas and Pokemon appearing in the overworld Scarlet and Violet received mixed reviews from critics becoming the lowest rated mainline games in the series The games were praised for their open world formula and story while their graphics technical problems at launch and confusing progression systems received criticism The games sold over 10 million copies in their first three days making them Nintendo s biggest launch of all time and 23 23 million copies by September 2023 1 Contents 1 Gameplay 2 Plot 2 1 Setting 2 2 Story 3 Development 3 1 Marketing and release 4 Downloadable content 5 Reception 5 1 Critical response 5 2 Sales 6 See also 7 Notes 8 References 9 External linksGameplay editSee also Gameplay of Pokemon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet largely follow the same basic gameplay structure of previous Pokemon games where players obtain creatures known as Pokemon primarily through catching and trading and use them to explore the world and battle other Pokemon trainers However a new feature has been added which allows players to choose to battle trainers on paths 2 Scarlet and Violet have open worlds which include both urban areas and open wilderness without borders between the two unlike previous instalments in the Pokemon series 3 4 In addition to this progression through the games are up to the players with three routes available to choose from 5 and objectives within routes can be done in any order 6 The games introduces 112 new Pokemon such as the three new starter Pokemon Sprigatito Fuecoco and Quaxly 4 7 and two new legendary Pokemon Koraidon and Miraidon To assist in travel Koraidon or Miraidon can be used to traverse the environment Two new regional forms are also introduced as well as the aforementioned Paradox Pokemon and for the first time convergent evolution Pokemon species that bear similarities to other species but are otherwise completely different i e Wiglett having similar facial designs to Diglett A mechanic called Let s Go will allow the player to send out a Pokemon to roam the overworld and automatically battle wild Pokemon 8 In addition co op play with up to three other players is included 9 Scarlet and Violet introduce the Terastal phenomenon which gives Pokemon a crystalline appearance as well as changing a Pokemon s type to match that Pokemon s Tera Type as well as unlocking special moves such as Tera Blast which when used by a Terastallized Pokemon becomes a move of the same type as the Pokemon s Tera Type 10 Plot editSetting edit This section needs expansion with information about the game s world and environments You can help by adding to it December 2022 nbsp The Paldea region the games setting Note similarities with the Iberian Peninsula below nbsp The Iberian Peninsula consists mostly of Spain and Portugal which heavily inspired the design for the Paldea region Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are set in the Paldea region of the Pokemon universe which appears to be loosely based on the Iberian Peninsula 11 12 The region features diverse landscapes including lakes wastelands and mountain ranges 2 A large crater named the Great Crater of Paldea lies in the centre of the region formed by a meteorite strike centuries before the events of the game Inside the Crater is an area named Area Zero where the Terastalization phenomenon was first discovered The region is divided into 15 different areas spread across 4 provinces six located in the south three located in the east three located in the west and three located in the north 13 The areas differ in Pokemon some are only seen in specific parts of the region Small islands and rock formations are scattered throughout the region s lakes and borders Story edit In Scarlet and Violet the player attends either the Naranja Scarlet or Uva Violet Academy The academy has an annual Treasure Hunt in which students are encouraged to seek something they treasure by exploring the region After encountering either the legendary Pokemon Koraidon or Miraidon who joins and assists the player despite having lost its ability to battle the player is encouraged to participate in three stories Victory Road Starfall Street and Path of Legends 14 In Victory Road Nemona the Champion ranked trainer that rivals the player frequently battling them throughout their journey asks that they complete all eight of the Paldea region s Pokemon Gyms After they defeat the leaders of each Gym they can reach Champion rank by defeating the region s Elite Four and Top Champion Geeta After becoming Champion rank Nemona challenges the player to a final battle Starfall Street begins after the player helps the shy schoolgirl Penny stand up against Team Star a group responsible for academy bullying when Cassiopeia the founder of Team Star and the secret identity of Penny enlists them for Operation Starfall which aims to force Team Star to disband by defeating all five of its squad bosses They are assisted by academy director Clavell who aims to discover Team Star s origins while disguised as a student named Clive and Penny who wants to monitor the player in person in addition to guiding them as Cassiopeia They learn that Team Star was founded to counter bullying rather than cause it and their confronting their bullies eighteen months prior caused the bullies to drop out and several academy staff members to resign After defeating all squad bosses Penny meets the player in the schoolyard to reveal her identity and challenge them to a battle After her defeat Clavell removes his disguise and offers peace with Team Star though he subjects its members to community service as punishment for several violations Arven aiming to locate the five legendary Herba Mystica asks the player to join him in the Path of Legends To obtain each Herba Mystica the player and Arven must team up to defeat a Titan Pokemon an abnormally large Pokemon powered up by the Herba Mystica Later in the storyline Arven reveals that he wishes to use the Herba Mystica to restore the health of his pet Mabosstiff who was injured by a Pokemon in Area Zero the workplace of his parent either Professor Sada Scarlet or Turo Violet After defeating all five Titans he and the player use the Herba Mystica to restore the health of Mabosstiff and regain Koraidon Miraidon s lost powers He then challenges the player to a final battle before being called by the professor to go to Area Zero with either the Scarlet or Violet Book However Arven decides that they must recruit further allies before journeying to Area Zero After choosing Nemona and Penny for assistance Arven and the player set out towards the Zero Lab the professor s laboratory in Area Zero This unlocks the final story The Way Home Inside they encounter Paradox Pokemon biological relatives of extant Pokemon from either the ancient past Scarlet or far future Violet After reaching the laboratory the professor reveals themselves to be an AI substitute for the true professor who was killed in a laboratory incident sometime prior to the events of the game The AI reveals that the original professor created a time machine to retrieve Paradox Pokemon and that the AI is to maintain it at all costs The AI urges the player to shut down the time machine to preserve Paldea s ecology though it is forced by its programming to battle the player After initially being defeated the time machine s security protocols leave the player with no option except for their Koraidon or Miraidon to defeat the AI s own This causes the time machine to fail and the AI travels to the alternate time to allow for the machine s destruction apologizing to Arven for the original professor neglecting him as a child before departing Returning to the academy Nemona Clavell and Geeta organize a Pokemon battling tournament between faculty and students After evaluating all previous Gyms the player emerges victorious in the tournament Development editPokemon Scarlet and Violet started development in late 2019 around the time that Pokemon Sword and Shield released 15 Toby Fox assisted in composing some of the music featured in the games 16 Marketing and release edit This section is in list format but may read better as prose You can help by converting this section if appropriate Editing help is available April 2023 Pokemon Scarlet and Violet were announced as part of a Pokemon Presents presentation on 27 February 2022 through a partially live action trailer 3 17 Throughout the games pre release marketing several in universe videos were published by The Pokemon Company such as a camera trap to reveal Grafaiai 18 a web seminar to reveal Wiglett 19 a livestream to reveal Bellibolt 20 and a short found footage trailer to reveal Greavard 21 On 1 June 2022 a second trailer was released showing the two box cover legendary Pokemon along with more gameplay footage three new Pokemon and new characters 22 On 3 August 2022 a third trailer was released alongside an overview trailer during a Pokemon Presents These trailers revealed two new Pokemon the return of regional variants as showcased with Paldean Wooper the name of the region a new battle mechanic known as the Terastal Phenomenon as well as other details 23 During the closing ceremony of the 2022 Pokemon World Championships on 21 August 2022 24 a new trailer was released that showcased a new Pokemon Cyclizar as well as new items and abilities to be used in competitive play 25 26 A fourth trailer released on 7 September 2022 and titled Seek Your Treasure detailed the three stories that the player can experience as well as three new Pokemon Characters such as Mela Brassius and Geeta also made their debut in the trailer 8 On 29 September 2022 singer Ed Sheeran released a song titled Celestial in collaboration with The Pokemon Company that appeared in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Ed Sheeran s song would later be used in the game credits 27 On 6 October 2022 a 14 minute trailer was released highlighting the unique gameplay between four different players each going on a different path in the story as well as Farigiraf Girafarig s evolution 28 On 4 November 2022 a special edition Nintendo Switch OLED model with themed artwork was released 29 On 11 November 2022 a week before the games were released a Splatfest themed around the three starter types was held in Splatoon 3 30 Pokemon Scarlet and Violet were released worldwide on 18 November 2022 31 On 1 December 2022 Nintendo apologised for the issues players encountered and announced the 1 1 0 update which fixed some bugs 32 33 Update 1 2 0 released in February 2023 fixed a number of further bugs but also introduced a rare bug which corrupted save files 34 35 Update 1 3 0 released on 19 April 2023 fixed further bugs 36 In August 2023 during a Pokemon Presents presentation it was announced that a limited 4 episode web series based on the games subtitled Pokemon Paldean Winds is set to premiere on YouTube beginning 6 September 37 Downloadable content editDuring a Pokemon Presents on 27 February 2023 a two part downloadable content storyline pack titled The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero was announced The first part The Teal Mask with the Legendary Pokemon Ogerpon was released on 13 September 2023 and the second The Indigo Disk with the Legendary Pokemon Terapagos is slated for release on 14 December 2023 The DLCs will introduce over 230 returning Pokemon that did not appear in the base game 38 including new Pokemon like Poltchageist and new evolutions for Applin and Duraludon In The Teal Mask based on the legend of Momotarō the player embarks on a school trip organised by the academy to the land of Kitakami which would also coincide with a festival in the village whilst uncovering the truth behind a local legend In The Indigo Disk the player will study at Naranja Uva Academy s sister school Blueberry Academy as an exchange student eventually travelling back to Area Zero 39 40 Reception editCritical response edit This section needs expansion You can help by adding to it November 2022 ReceptionAggregate scoreAggregatorScoreMetacritic72 100 Scarlet 41 71 100 Violet 42 Review scoresPublicationScoreDestructoid6 10 57 58 Digital Trends nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 43 Famitsu38 40 44 Game Informer8 25 10 55 GameRevolution6 10 59 GameSpot8 10 46 GamesRadar nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 45 Hardcore Gamer4 5 54 IGN6 10 53 Nintendo Life nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 51 NME nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 60 Shacknews7 10 47 The Telegraph nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 49 The Guardian nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 50 Video Games Chronicle nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 52 VG247 nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 48 GamePro DE 75 100 56 Scarlet and Violet received mixed or average reviews according to review aggregator Metacritic 41 42 making them the lowest rated mainline series Pokemon games 61 Publications criticised the games for suffering from graphical glitches and poor performance 62 63 64 The graphics were also considered to be lacklustre with unfavourable comparisons to other Nintendo Switch titles such as Xenoblade Chronicles 3 65 66 67 Eurogamer writer Oliver Mackenzie called the games comprehensive technical failures criticising the games poor texture quality and crudely modelled environments 68 Due to the performance issues some players began requesting refunds of the games soon after launch which Nintendo granted in most cases 69 70 IGN writer Rebekah Valentine adds that the games innovative design is undermined by the numerous ways they feel deeply unfinished 71 GameSpot writer Jake Dekker regarded the non linearity of the games as their strength 46 while Nintendo Life described the experience as capturing the real magic of the first Pokemon games Red and Blue The latter also praised the story as wholesome and offering genuinely tender moments 51 Sales edit According to The Pokemon Company Scarlet and Violet are the most pre ordered titles in the series history 72 Within three days of its release the games had sold over 10 million copies worldwide including 4 05 million in Japan alone The sales figure was the highest of any software on any Nintendo platform within three days 73 74 and the best launch of any console exclusive game in history 75 The games were the best selling video game titles of 2022 in Japan 76 By 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