Everything You Need to Know about ‘Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’ – Review Geek

Overall, Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet are the same game. They have the same storyline and gameplay. However, there are some little differences between the two versions. Knowing what each one has to offer can help you decide which one to choose.

You’ll want to think about whether you like the future or the past when you’re deciding on which version of the game to pick up. That’s because each version takes place in a different period. Specifically, Scarlet occurs in the past, while Violet occurs in the future.

You can see these different periods reflected in the clothing of the professors for each version of the game. Professor Sada in Scarlet wears a necklace made of claws and a coat with a fur neck over cavewoman attire. In contrast, Professor Turo rocks a sleek white jacket over a futuristic jumpsuit.

The biggest difference in terms of Pokémon between Scarlet and Violet is the variation in the legendary Pokémon. You’ll team up with Koraidon in Scarlet, while Miraidon is your partner in Violet. The design of these Pokémon reflects the period of their respective games, as Koraidon looks a bit like a prehistoric bird, and Miraidon appears to be made of metal.

You’ll find that different types of Pokémon are exclusive to each version. For example, you’ll find Pokémon like Drifloon, Oranguru, and Armarouge in Scarlet, while Misdreavus, Passimian, and Ceruledge are in Violet.

In this version of Pokémon, you are a student at either Naranja Academy (Scarlet) or Uva Academy (Violet). These two academies present the same experience except for a few aesthetic differences.

If you opt for Pokémon Scarlet, you’ll wear an orange uniform, and your school will have a crest that looks a bit like an orange. Should you select Pokémon Violet, you’ll wear a blue outfit, and your school crest will feature grapes.

Despite the minor differences between Scarlet and Violet, the two games are the same. They share the same story and have the same type of gameplay. You’ll also notice other similarities when it comes to everything from your starters to the region you explore.

Both versions of this Pokémon game take place in the Paldea Region. The design of this region is rumored to be inspired by Spain, which makes sense given the Spanish names of the academies.

The Paldea Region includes more than just cities and Pokémon gyms. You’ll also find plenty of open spaces, lakes, wastelands, and mountain ranges where you can explore and catch Pokémon. To get around this region, your legendary Pokémon can also serve as a form of land, air, and sea transportation.

Although each of these games has Pokémon that are unique to it, the starter Pokémon are the same between the two versions. You can choose from Sprigatito (a grass cat Pokémon), Fuecoco (a fire croc Pokémon), and Quaxly (a duckling Pokémon).

As with all Pokémon games, you’ll want to look at the various evolutionary forms of each Pokémon before selecting your starter. For example, Sprigatito, which starts as an adorable kitten, looks unrecognizable in its final form.

Now that you know the similarities and differences between the two versions of this game, you probably want to know how this game compares to previous Pokémon games. Overall, the game offers a lot of fun and variety with some annoyances.

For those who love to customize their characters in Pokémon games, Scarlet and Violet provide plenty of options. When you start the game, you can select everything from your hairstyle to the shape and color of your eyes. As the game goes on, you can purchase accessories like hats, backpacks, and sunglasses to change up your look.

Sadly, there is one area where you don’t have as much freedom to express yourself through customization, and it’s your outfit. Throughout the game, you will wear your school uniform. A lot of people might be disappointed by this, but it does perfectly reflect the reality of going to a school that requires a uniform.

All Pokémon fans know that you have to defeat eight gym leaders to become a champion. Scarlet and Violet follow this same formula — with a twist. You still need to beat eight gym leaders and earn eight badges. However, in this version of the game, you can take on the gym leaders in any order you like.

Additionally, you can do more than just tackle those gyms to become a champion. Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet offer three different quest paths. Victory Road involves collecting gym badges, Starfall Street requires you to clear bases, and the Path of Legends has you defeat giant Pokémon.

When you compare Scarlet and Violet to the Game Boy versions of the game that many of us grew up with, the graphics are amazing. However, graphics have come a long way since then, and Scarlet and Violet don’t do the best job of reflecting that.

Unfortunately, having lackluster graphics isn’t the only problem with this game. Glitches pop up throughout the gameplay both in handheld and docked mode. Many Pokémon fans are still playing the game and having fun laughing at these glitches. However, others find it simply isn’t worth playing the game until it gets patched.