Grew up to be disappointed
I’ve been compelled to share my thoughts on the recent releases of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and I’m eager to hear your opinions as well. Having been a passionate follower of the Pokémon series since my childhood, it’s with a heavy heart that I express my profound disappointment with these latest entries.
The joy and excitement that Pokémon games have historically brought to our lives seem overshadowed by a series of missteps in Scarlet and Violet. From technical glitches to lackluster gameplay, it’s clear these titles lack the polish we’ve come to expect from a franchise as esteemed as Pokémon. Moreover, the decision to charge additional fees for DLCs, in light of the base game’s quality, feels not just misguided but disrespectful to the fanbase.
It’s disheartening to see a franchise that once epitomized creativity and innovation seemingly prioritize profit margins over player satisfaction. This shift toward monetization at the expense of quality tarnishes not only the legacy of Pokémon but also our cherished memories and experiences with the series.
This isn’t merely a rant born out of nostalgia but a call to action. The Pokémon Company needs to recognize that their current trajectory is alienating the very community that built Pokémon into the cultural phenomenon it is today. We deserve games developed with care, respect, and a commitment to the excellence that was once synonymous with Pokémon.
I’m sharing this feedback not just to voice my own dissatisfaction but to initiate a dialogue within our community. Have you felt a similar decline in the quality of Pokémon games? How do you feel about the direction the franchise is taking, especially with regards to monetization practices?
Let’s discuss this as a community. Maybe, just maybe, our collective voices can help steer Pokémon back to the values that made it such a beloved part of our lives.
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and experiences.
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I agree with everything you said, but I can promise you that Pokemon won't listen, no matter how many of us there are. The ridiculous amount of fans who will just buy the game no matter what is in it will overshadow however many fans here say we deserve better. That said, I've never loved the Pokemon video games as much as the TCG, so as long as the TCG stays on a good road then I will stay with Pokemon.
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They literally just announced only one new game this Pokémon Presents, and it's a 3rd version / sequel / prequel (not announced yet) to XY.
And it's releasing next year. They didn't even say early 2025, just 2025. They've heard us after releasing 3 mainline games in a single year, one of which was beaten in 15 minutes due to the amount of glitches, it seems. They're actually going to finish a game.
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Pokémon has been disappointing for about a decade for me. But the recent outings have gotten so bad that even some of the people outside the more dedicated fandom have started to take notice.
I think criticism is a vital part of improving any product. The companies involved might not want to listen, but if no one is talking about it there is very little chance of them taking any measures to correct the problems.
Unfortunately the name alone is so big and impactful, and the series is so beloved, that it has been able to sell and break sales records regardless of the actual quality of the games.
But another benefit of publicly criticising the games is that even if the corporate interests responsible do not want to listen, some of the customer base will, and may reconsider purchasing future games.
That is ultimately what it will take. For the issues to start affecting the bottom line. If they have to work to put out a quality product and win back consumer confidence again we have an opportunity to see the ship righted.
However, if they still believe they can rush out a game as quickly as possible and ship it in any old shoddy state while retaining massive profits, we may have to wait a little longer.
The fact that there is no Pokémon game being squeezed out this year is a dim beacon of hope; maybe the developers will have time to actually develop and QA test a decent offering next year.
Assuming it is not just a fluke designed to capitalise on the next Nintendo consoles release, of course...
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I don’t need a mainline game every year I’m fine if they had a different company worked on a spinoff to realease this year & the people working at the Pokémon company are people they are susceptible to make mistakes I fell like the only way that I would say slow down releases is if those people are overworked
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