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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 1803 reviews

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Customers are pleased with the engaging gameplay, open-world design, and compelling storyline of Pokémon Violet. Many appreciate that the game is fun and easy to use, especially for younger players, and enjoy the new Pokémon. However, some customers have expressed concerns about the game's performance, citing issues such as glitches, bugs, frame rate drops, lag, and other technical difficulties.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Game

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The game is filled with lots of activity, however the storyline takes many hours with the cutscenes and is played through like it is the first Pokémon game you have ever played. It is played like a new player on the switch with lots of instructions.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Open world

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Open world.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Open world Pokémon game? I am sold. This is very interactive and choice based Pokémon game, where you choose if you want to battle a random trainer/pokemon in wild. On top of that, let’s go feature for your favorite pokemon.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not too bad.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got this game around its launch, and I was really looking forward. I have pretty much bought every single Pokémon game since the gameboy advanced this game was extremely buggy when I was playing it I know that was a common issue among players. This is the first time a Pokémon game lets you choose your own adventure, which is fun and interesting but it definitely has some cons. The game does a great job of incorporating a lot of multiplayer activities compared to other Pokémon games so I do like that. Hence why I give it a three out of five could be better in terms of plot mechanics, graphic mechanics, and overall quality of life, but does provide agreat multiplayer background, and of course the introduction of new Pokémon.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    PvP

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really like how the makers changed things up. I do like the dynamax overthe terrastelizing, but it is game changer. I have PvPed in these games and am more afraid to try now. For PvPers it is going to be amazing trying to find the right match up in my opinion.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The most fun I've had playing Pokemon in 20 years

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Are the textures bad? Yes. Is this still the most fun I've had playing pokemon since ruby/sapphire? Also yes. Scarlet and Violet take massive steps forward on the stale pokemon formula. If the graphical issues can be fixed, this would easily be the best pokemon game, hands down.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pokemon Traffic

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    excellent service from best buy but as dar as the game goes… I like it however due to the switches hardware the game can stutter in handheld mode note ably during times of high pokemon traffic

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So much fun

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    One of the best newer pokémon games that has come out! So many hours of game play and the DLC’s were loads of fun, too.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Open world
    Cons mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Pokemon Violet

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Open world pokemon game is great it you can get past a few performance issues. Like 20 fps and having to restart the gane frequently. Cant give it a higher rating until a performance patch is released

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very good game

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    As for as a Pokémon game goes it fulfills all that you would want in it. Only reason that it isn’t going to be 5 stars is because of the occasional performance issues it has. The game is still very playable these just cause minor inconvenience.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pokemon Violet

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great game. One the best ones this far. Even better once you find the rare Pokemon

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pokémon Violet

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s a great game. Having a lot of fun playing my new Pokémon.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Open world
    Cons mentioned:
    Bugs, Lag

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A breath of fresh air for Pokemon

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Insanely fun game and great start to Generation 9 of Pokémon. Aside from the occasional glitches and lag this is a solid open world game for the Pokemon franchise

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gotta get them all...the games that is

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    really great addition to the Pokémon franchise...it seems like they get better and better but also remain true to the originals from the 90's

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Frame rate

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love Pokémon! Fun game to play!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this game personally. I know some people don’t like it though. It does have some frame rate issues and pretty often honestly, but I still have fun.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay
    Cons mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Good game, awful technical package

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Probably the best Pokémon game, but the worst at technical level. Lot of graphical and performance problems. Pokémon has never stood for their graphical quality, but in my opinion, this is bad even for a Pokémon game. Basically, you have to play this in handheld mode and keep closing frequently to have an acceptable experience, which I cannot pass. The gameplay game loop is fun, and really saves the game. But honestly after so much mediocrity lately, I don't think these games are recomendable, at least in this state. If you are interested, wait for patches.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    New and old concepts together.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The concept of the unique pokemon is kinda odd, and they didn't get names. But the game as a whole is well done and enjoyable. There are a lot of the old mechanics mixxed with all the new stuff. so after several decades of Pokemon it is still suprising me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good game

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent game. I ordered it to be picked up from the store but it took forever (possibly because it is a very popular game) so I decided to get it delivered. It came to me in a relatively short time. It was packed very nicely.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good on switch 2

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Better on switch 2, no lag or any crashing, Happy with the product

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Bugs

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great gameplay. Not so great performance.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The bugs are not as bad as I heard they could be, but the graphics are indeed a step backwards from Sword/Sheild. Im enjoying the experience so far, but i am treating this game like an early access game rather than a complete one.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Bugs

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good game

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very good game , graphics are not so great but I like the new concept and direction pokemon is going with these games. Very easy to catch a lot of shinies but the bugs could get a little bit frustrating

    I would recommend this to a friend