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Giovanni Colantonio
Digital Trends
“Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's open‑world pivot is exactly what the series needed, though poor tech holds back its true potential.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Rich Open World Exploration
- Stays True To Franchise Roots
- Vibrant Characters
- Delightful academy premise
- Sweet kid‑friendly storytelling
- Much‑needed freedom
Points of Contention
- Performance Issues
- Persistent Bugs
- Some dull quest objectives
- Level scaling needed work
- A tech disaster
Professional Reviews
3 reviews from 3 critics80
Will Greenwald
PCMag
“Still, this is the best attempt at the idea the series has had, and one that makes Paldea feel big and ready to explore.”
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Cat Bussell
TechRadar
“Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is the most ambitious Pokémon game ever made but is significantly held back by performance issues and bugs.”
