When Pokémon Scarlet and Violet debuted in 2022, no one could have predicted that this mocked work would become the most underrated generation in Trainer's mouth three years later. As the countdown to new Nintendo console in 2025 begins, this is still the latest work in the monster-catching franchise, and now is the best time to experience it again.
As the first official work to achieve a fully open world, Scarlet and Violet reshaped the gameplay of this series with three revolutionary breakthroughs:
- Non-linear narrative: Breaking the linear shackles of the eight major gyms, Victory Road, Path of Legends and Starfall Street advance in parallel, allowing players to experience three stories at the same time.
- New battle mode: Terastal phenomenon is presented for the first time in the game, which is a feature of Paldea region. Pokémon will become as bright as diamonds, and their abilities will become stronger.
- Legendary Adventure Partner: Legendary Pokémon Koraidon and Miraidon are upgraded from battle partners to adventure partners throughout the game.
In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, players can see many different styles of Gen 9 Pokémon. But the most memorable thing at the beginning of the plot is the transformation of Box Art Legendary. In previous works, Box Art Legendary usually appears in the later stages of the plot, and there may be many clues left by them in the early stages. But in this work, Koraidon & Miraidon, two Box Art Legendaries, have been accompanying players as ride Pokémon from the beginning, providing convenience for players to explore the open world of Paldea.
In addition, in the new plot route - Path of Legends, trainers can also see new Pokémon forms, that is, Titan Pokémon. This also makes Scarlet & Violet more interesting than standard Pokémon formula.
Although Victory Road and Starfall Street still occupy an important position, after all, this is classic Pokémon gameplay. But players also have to face the giant, irritable wild Pokémon - Titan Pokémon. They are bigger and stronger than normal wild Pokémon, and also have the bonus of Herba Mystica.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is a treasure born in Paldea. Although it is not perfect, it has brought us a lot of fun and surprises. Before the release of Pokémon Legends: Z-A, it would be a great choice to revisit Scarlet and Violet.