The recently released Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are overflowing with glitches and bugs, but some fans are embracing the chaos.Many gamers have taken to Twitter to interrogate their cognitive dissonance about the games' quality. One player notably described Scarlet and Violet as having "Awful Performance, Awful Graphics" but also stated that they are the "Most Fun I've had in a Pokémon game." Posting videos of hilarious or mind-boggling glitches has quickly become a popular trend within the fan base.
Scarlet and Violet's Glitches Create a Fun but Confusing Game
One such glitch saw Pokémon trainers sent flying with their legendary ride when jumping on the giant olive players must roll as part of a gym test. Others saw their characters stretch and break in weird ways, leading to one Pokémon fan creating a dance video made up of the numerous glitches. Another popular one had a Wiglett escape a Pokéball, only to phrase through another trainer to generate an NSFW image.
Professional critics also appear to be having a duel response to the release of Scarlet and Violet, highlighting both the good and bad. Many praised its storyline and open-world dynamics that let players take whatever path they choose through the game. Others noted the multiple bugs and glitches that could make gameplay tedious, but many agreed it did not detract from the game's overall fun. Many agreed it surpassed the previous mainline entries in the series, Sword and Shield.
Scarlet and Violet dropped on Nov. 18 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch. The games enable players to explore the expansive world of Paldea, a brand-new Spain-inspired region. They also introduce fans to the ninth generation of pocket creatures, including the three new starters -- -- Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly -- and the two new legendaries -- Koraidon and Miraidon. The multiple leaks and official trailers stirred the fanbase, and it quickly became the most pre-ordered Pokémon game in the series.
While Scarlet and Violet continue to delight and frustrate Pokémon fans with their bugs and glitches, there have been more positively received developments in other areas of the multimedia mega-franchise. Most notably, in the latest anime entry, Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series, Ash Ketchum and his Pikachu finally managed to win a championship, being crowned Monarch at the World Coronation Series. With the trainer now considered the strongest trainer in the entire world, many fans have begun speculating about the future of the Pokémon anime. While some argue that Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series is likely Ash and Pikachu's swan song, others assert that he hasn't actually achieved his dream of Pokémon Master.
Source: Twitter