Earlier in 2022, Pokemon Legends: Arceus received praise for changing some of the fundamental gameplay elements in the Pokemon franchise. Expectations for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet had been high, as the title promised to utilize some of these changes, but the games have not received the same critical response. While Scarlet and Violet didn’t keep some of the best features from Pokemon Legends: Arceus, this is not the main reason why the titles haven’t received as much praise. The games are known for being riddled with bugs and performing at a lackluster frame rate.
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Luckily, a lot of the bugs have been very amusing, as demonstrated by Reddit user JoshBNimble, who posted a screenshot of their Pokemon trainer in the mouth of Muk. The post is titled, “This is why you don’t feed the wildlife.” The title implies a story to the situation, adding a layer of humor, but also ties into the environmentalist theme of Grimer and Muk. Muk is the evolution of Grimer, which is formed by sludge and toxic waste in water. The Pokemon usually grow by eating garbage, but this time it seems as though Muk decided to eat its trainer. The trainer’s face is left peering out of the Muk’s mouth, looking somewhat nonplussed about the situation.
Commenters took the chance to praise the 3D rendering of the Pokemon. Both Muk and Grimer were absent from Pokemon Sword and Shield, as well as Pokemon Legends: Arceus, meaning that this is the highest quality rendering of Muk in 3D yet. Another commenter suggested that the image would make for a good Pokemon trainer ID card. It’s not possible to change too much about the trainer in Scarlet and Violet, unlike the recent Pokemon Masters Ex update allowing trainer customization.
Even though Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have become so well known for the bugs, the popularity of the games continues strong, with new players continuing to join the franchise. As shown by a funny story shared by a student whose teacher became addicted to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, the Pokemon franchise is still massively popular.
Based on the high sales figures, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have been widely accepted despite their buggy performance, as most of the issues are quite funny and not game breaking. A glitch that makes Sudowoodo invisible is something that can add to the fun of the game. While they may not be quite what’s intended, some bugs provide an experience that many in the community find amusing. Sometimes fans will enjoy a product in spite of the flaws, which can make make the title feel unique.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are available now for Nintendo Switch.
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