Pokemon Scarlet
•Initial Release: Nov 18, 2022
•ESRB: Everyone •Nintendo Switch IGN Rating
7.4
2.0k Ratings
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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Review
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The open-world gameplay of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is a brilliant direction for the future of the franchise, but this promising shift is sabotaged by the numerous ways in which Scarlet and Violet feel deeply unfinished.
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Summary
Catch never-before-seen Pokemon and explore a brand new region created playable with new open-world gameplay in Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet! Brand new Pokemon populate this world -- who will be your new starter partner: Sprigatito, Fuecoco, or Quaxly?
Content Rating
ESRB: Everyone Mild Fantasy Violence, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
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Nov 18, 2022
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