Summary
WhilePokemon Scarlet and Violetare considered much more bug-free now than they used to be, a terrifying encounter with a wild Pokemon shared online proves that even some of the most chaotic glitches remain intact after more than a year since the games were released. WhilePokemon Scarlet and Violetrepresent a slightly different take on the traditional formula in terms of gameplay, the Gen 9 games' lackluster graphics, poor performance, and relatively frequent bugs have substantially marred their reputation in the eyes of the wider gaming community.
It’s largely due to these same technical issues thatPokemon Scarlet and Violetare viewed as such controversial games.Pokemonfans have criticized the games since release, with the monumental success of the franchise as a whole leading gamers to expect a higher grade of quality from a series that has historically been beloved by so many. Thecontroversy surroundingPokemon Scarlet and Violethas recently regained some relevance with the release ofPalworld, and while this new title does have plenty of its own problems, its fleeting similarities toPokemonhave been enough to remind players of what the officialPokemongames could look like.
While crazy visual errors and game-breaking glitches aren’t much of a common sight forScarlet and Violetplayers anymore following various updates to the games, one surprising clip shared by a player known as Hikarix33 shows a wild Froakie becoming giant, distorted, and quite disturbing. The species of Pokemon can be encountered in the wild within Blueberry Academy’s Terarium after upgrading the coastal biome, with this entire playable area arriving as part of the paid Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC. Interestingly, various other players have reported experiencing the same bug exclusively with the Froakie species, though occasionally and only when mass outbreaks are occurring in the area.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violetare no strangers to these sorts of issues, with countless such bugs frequently being reported and shared online around the time of the games' release. These technical problems ranged from hilarious visual bugs, such as player character models becoming distorted, to save data bugs, which would result in game files frequently becoming corrupted and players losing all of their progress.
Even more than a year after their release,Pokemon Scarlet and Violetexist in a poor and underwhelming technical state in the eyes of many fans. Various patches delivered throughout this time may not have shaped the Gen 9 games into a desirable form, but only time will tell if Game Freak seriously considers the community feedback and deliversthe nextPokemontitlein the condition that fans are hoping for.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
WHERE TO PLAY
The school that you’ve enrolled in as you playPokémon ScarletandPokémon Violethosts a special independent study project. The theme of this assignment is “A Treasure Hunt.” Explore the world and seek out your very own treasure!Three stories will be woven into your adventure while traversing the sprawling Paldea region. Along Victory Road, you will go to Gyms in different locations in order to to achieve Champion Rank. On the Path of Legends, you may join Arven in search of rare ingredients. And in ★ Starfall Street ★, you’ll challenge Team Star, a group of delinquents causing trouble for the school.These stories are set in an open world, so where you go is all up to you. A world teeming with Pokémon and people to meet is waiting for you—traverse the Paldea region wherever you heart desires.
