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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

Released: 12/14/2023

WELCOME TO THE OPEN WORLD OF POKÉMON! Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, the newest chapters in the Pokémon series, are coming to Nintendo Switch on November 18th. 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. See the Pokémon of this region in the skies, in the seas, in the forests, on the streets – all over! Experience the true joy of the Pokémon series – battling against wild Pokémon in order to catch them – now in an open world game that players of any age can enjoy. Share the joy of discovery with friends and family as you embark on your adventure with up to three other players! MEET NEW POKÉMON The three Pokémon from which you’ll be able to choose your first partner are Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly. How will you meet these three, and what sorts of Pokémon are they? Many other new Pokémon are waiting to be discovered on your adventure! You’ll encounter Koraidon in Pokémon Scarlet and Miraidon in Pokémon Violet. These Legendary Pokémon, said to possess extraordinary powers, remain shrouded in mystery… INTRODUCING THE CHARACTERS Your friend Nemona is sunny, energetic and absolutely loves Pokémon battles! As an experienced Pokémon Trainer, she’ll serve as a reliable guide on your adventures. In Pokémon Scarlet, you’ll meet Professor Sada, while in Pokémon Violet, you’ll meet Professor Turo. They’re each carrying out research into certain lore passed down in the region… As you set off on your adventure, your outfit will vary depending on whether you play Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet. Who knows what kind of story awaits you?

WELCOME TO THE OPEN WORLD OF POKÉMON! Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, the newest chapters in the Pokémon series, are coming to Nintendo Switch on November 18th. 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. See the Pokémon of this region in the skies, in the seas, in the forests, on the streets – all over! Experience the true joy of the Pokémon series – battling against wild Pokémon in order to catch them – now in an open world game that players of any age can enjoy. Share the joy of discovery with friends and family as you embark on your adventure with up to three other players! MEET NEW POKÉMON The three Pokémon from which you’ll be able to choose your first partner are Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly. How will you meet these three, and what sorts of Pokémon are they? Many other new Pokémon are waiting to be discovered on your adventure! You’ll encounter Koraidon in Pokémon Scarlet and Miraidon in Pokémon Violet. These Legendary Pokémon, said to possess extraordinary powers, remain shrouded in mystery… INTRODUCING THE CHARACTERS Your friend Nemona is sunny, energetic and absolutely loves Pokémon battles! As an experienced Pokémon Trainer, she’ll serve as a reliable guide on your adventures. In Pokémon Scarlet, you’ll meet Professor Sada, while in Pokémon Violet, you’ll meet Professor Turo. They’re each carrying out research into certain lore passed down in the region… As you set off on your adventure, your outfit will vary depending on whether you play Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet. Who knows what kind of story awaits you?

WELCOME TO THE OPEN WORLD OF POKÉMON! Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, the newest chapters in the Pokémon series, are coming to Nintendo Switch on November 18th. 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. See the Pokémon of this region in the skies, in the seas, in the forests, on the streets – all over! Experience the true joy of the Pokémon series – battling against wild Pokémon in order to catch them – now in an open world game that players of any age can enjoy. Share the joy of discovery with friends and family as you embark on your adventure with up to three other players! MEET NEW POKÉMON The three Pokémon from which you’ll be able to choose your first partner are Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly. How will you meet these three, and what sorts of Pokémon are they? Many other new Pokémon are waiting to be discovered on your adventure! You’ll encounter Koraidon in Pokémon Scarlet and Miraidon in Pokémon Violet. These Legendary Pokémon, said to possess extraordinary powers, remain shrouded in mystery… INTRODUCING THE CHARACTERS Your friend Nemona is sunny, energetic and absolutely loves Pokémon battles! As an experienced Pokémon Trainer, she’ll serve as a reliable guide on your adventures. In Pokémon Scarlet, you’ll meet Professor Sada, while in Pokémon Violet, you’ll meet Professor Turo. They’re each carrying out research into certain lore passed down in the region… As you set off on your adventure, your outfit will vary depending on whether you play Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet. Who knows what kind of story awaits you?

Critics
71
Metacritic
50

Score Breakdown

70.5

Critic Average

117 reviews

N/A

Steam User Score

Less than 50 reviews

50

Metacritic User Score

382 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
N/A
Metacritic Disparity
+20.5
Combined Disparity
+20.5

Average of both sources

Review Timing

113 early (97%)2 launch window (2%)2 late (2%)