Are you or your children taking their first steps in the Pokémon license? Don’t panic, here’s what you need to know before buying the next Pokémon Scarlet and Purple games that will be released this Friday, November 18, 2022 exclusively on Nintendo Switch. To find out the precise details of the games (price, weight, etc.) refer instead to our All Know article.
Pokemon, is it good for my child?
If the license has existed for more than 25 years now and you must have already heard of it either through the cards that children love or through the cartoon, you may not be familiar with the video game yet. Sporting a PEGI 7young children from 7 years old can therefore play it while understanding the scenario and the different mechanics offered.
The license games have clearly been made easier over the years in order to reach a wider audience and have become very accessible with remarks leading the child to realize values such as generosity, learning, taking care of an animal, etc. No Pokémon does not encourage you to manhandle poor creatures to make them fight.
What’s the big difference in this album?
If you are used to Pokémon games, note that this one will offer a very different way to play. Paldea will be a region to explore in open world : that is to say, you will be able to roam freely in the landscapes in search of creatures to capture in order to complete your Pokédex. It will also be possible to carry out the arenas of the game in the desired order and to participate in three different scenarios : one asking you to beat the 8 arenas and the League as in all previous games, another to beat Team Star, and a last one to investigate the mysterious Dominant Pokémon. All this is of course added to the main plot which seems to concern Miraidon and Koraidon, the legendaries.
If you liked Pokémon Legends Arceus, you might also like this installment, although it offers a few different mechanics as we highlight in our preview.
Multiplayer is limited
Although the multiplayer options are more varied than ever in this opus, there is no question here of the adventure in two or four. So don’t confuse multiplayer and co-op functionality. Here, it is indeed possible to bring up to 3 other players into your own world, to participate in Teracrystal Raids (on the same principle as Sword and Shield), to make exchanges, fights or even picnics. fuck. On the other hand, it is not not possible to participate in the story of the game in multiplayer (dialogues, arenas, Team Star fights etc.)
You will be able to obtain all Pokémon regardless of the version chosen
If you haven’t decided between Scarlet and Purple yet because you’re worried about not being able to complete your Pokédex or getting both Legendaries, don’t panic. The Pokémon license has always been designed in this way in order to promote exchanges between players. So even if you only have one version and its exclusive creatures, you can trade with a local friend if they have the other version. This is why it is always better to buy a different version if you have several children for example (one will have scarlet, the other purple).
If you play solo and have a subscription to Nintendo Switch Onlineit will be possible to make online exchanges: either miracle exchanges (random), or real exchanges with a well-defined player (you will necessarily find your happiness on social networks like Twitter or Discord).
Which Legendary do you prefer? Which Paldea Academy would you like to join? From exclusive creatures to outfits, here’s everything you need to know to choose between Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Purple.
Pre-orders are open and pre-loading available
If you already know you want to buy Pokémon Scarlet or Purple (or both), pre-orders are still going on and give you various bonuses depending on the store. So check well with your favorite merchant to find out what he offers (Micromania offers, for example, a starter figurine for pre-order, FNAC a voucher, etc.).
If you opt for a dematerialized version (ordered on the Nintendo eShop), you can already pre-download the game in advance so that you can play it without delay on D-Day: Friday, November 18, 2022.