Pokemon Game Summary

Pokemon Violet

User scores are around 3.5, with grievances about performance issues and overall state of release.
Despite technical issues, players find it more enjoyable than Sword and Shield.
Reviews suggest the game, despite being the lowest-rated, still sold well, indicating little impact of ratings on sales.
Pros: Deep and compelling story, enjoyable experience, best fun since DS, best stories and casts of characters, solid gameplay, quality of life improvements, challenging DLC trainers, rewards for Pokedex milestones.
Cons: Performance problems, glitches, lack of a battle facility, open world lacking level scaling, limited outfit options, raids experiencing issues, lack of exploration, empty and lifeless towns, overall desolateness raising critique.
Overall, opinions vary among players, with some loving the game for its story and cast, while others find it lacking in certain aspects and believe it fails to deliver on potential. Many express disappointment with the technical issues and overall execution.

Users find it more enjoyable than SwSh but still acknowledge technical issues.
Pros: Fun gameplay, visible Pokemon in the wild, accessibility for shiny hunting and competitive battling, completion of Pokedex felt rewarding, long-lasting appeal due to raids.
Cons: Technical issues, glitches, desolate open world, difficulty lacking, limited post-game content.

Users praise it as the best Pokemon game, offering a fresh take on the franchise with engaging mechanics and high replay value.
Pros: Exciting gameplay, innovative features for interacting with Wild Pokemon, refined catching system, challenging battles, immersive environment.
Cons: Graphics still lacking, some performance issues.

Users share experiences, strategies, and rankings related to unique challenges in the games involving unconventional Pokemon choices.
Mixed opinions on specific Pokemon's usefulness, team dynamics, and favorite selections.
Reference to the cheating prevalence in online encounters and methods to handle hacked Pokemon issues.
Some comments highlight disappointments with technical performance, graphics, and lack of depth in the games.
Others appreciate the storytelling, characters, and engaging gameplay elements in the newer releases despite criticisms.
Quotes from the Reddit users add personal insights, humor, and diverse perspectives on the Pokemon games and challenges.