Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet reviews roundup

Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet are just a couple of days away from reaching Switch, and reviews for the games are now starting to appear. Nintendo just lifted the official embargo.

The latest entries in the well-known franchise are offering something brand new with the open world of the Paldea region. Players can traverse land, water, and air by riding Koraidon in Scarlet and Miraidon in Violet. Many new creatures are appearing for the first time including the starters Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly. There are plenty of other hooks like the Terastal Phenomenon in which Pokemon can gain special power, co-op play with the Union Circle, and more.

Here’s a roundup of some initial Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet reviews:

GameSpot – 8 / 10
GamesRadar – 3.5 / 5
Shacknews – 7 / 10
Metro – 8 / 10
GameXplain – “Liked-a-Lot”
Eurogamer – N/A

Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet are due out for Switch on November 18, 2022.