Sure thing, here’s a reworked version:
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Alright, let’s talk about the Pokemon Scarlet & Violet fiasco — the original release on Nintendo Switch was, to put it mildly, a bit of a mess. Not saying it was unplayable, no way — seen worse, trust me — but it was definitely a great game kinda spoiled by its own performance hiccups.
Back in 2022, I had a lot to say about this. Called it a “super-effective new vision” for Pokemon, but man, the way it ran… oof. Think stop-motion windmills and cliffs that seemed like they leaped out of a Nintendo 64 game. Honestly, the game’s bold design and lively vibe deserved way more love from the hardware.
Fast forward three years, and guess what? Scarlet & Violet’s getting a glow-up with a Switch 2 update. I’m calling it a total barnstormer. If the design was good back then, this time it’s gonna hit with performance to match.
Got a sneak peek from The Pokemon Company — feels like they trust me, even though I’ve been quite vocal about my original gripes. Seriously, the difference is mind-blowing. To those who say frame rate doesn’t matter, well, try the Switch 2 version and then switch back to the original. Good luck with that. Friend Joe over on Serebii just nails it in their video — it’s not doable.
Anyway — wait, hold on — okay, so with sharper resolution and what looks like a solid 60fps, this new version isn’t like the old rollercoaster of a game. The long-Distance Pokemon and those weird windmills? Fixed!
But hey, this isn’t just about bragging rights. The smooth performance now lets the game feel the way it was meant to be — like, a free-spirited Pokemon adventure in an open world. The frame rate used to drop if you so much as glanced sideways. Now, everything’s steady, transforming how it all flows.
Even gameplay gets a boost. More wild Pokemon show up now, no more annoying lag when you run into one. Menus finally zip by without delay, and those little Pokemon sprites in the Boxes? They spring up instantly now.
Sure, it’s not perfect — like, you’re cruising at 60fps and suddenly a field of flowers just pops up out of nowhere. Weird, right? And the art style… maybe it could use a bit more… something? But hey, HDR does make the colors really pop in Paldea.
In a nutshell, this is the Scarlet & Violet we all wanted. It’s possibly the best technical outing for mainline Pokemon games yet. Playing 3D Pokemon at 60fps? Feels a bit like cheating, I swear. But this is how it should be, and now I’m all hyped for this year’s Pokemon Legends Z-A.
Yeah, that’s about it. I’ll stop rambling now.
