Summary
Pokemon Scarlet and Violetare unique games in the series because they are very different from the usual formula, and yet they managed to find common ground with past entries, enough to be familiar and nostalgia-inducing for longtime fans. This is achieved by retaining the most important classic formula features that made the franchise what it is and shattering some of them, such as making Professors not central to giving players their starter and Pokedex, and also the final antagonists of the game.The Indigo Disk DLC breaks a big traditionby not only being set in a past region, but also referencing it in multiple ways - enough to make players wonder if Gen 5 remakes are being heavily teased or won’t come at all.
AllPokemongames tend to have something unique that is not simply a different battle gimmick, such as Mega Evolutions or Terastallization. For example,PokemonGen 3 was the only one to feature two pseudo-Legendaries instead of one like every other title before and after, whereas Gen 4 was the only game where Rotom forms were added, and despite their potential, were never followed up on. Still,Pokemon Scarlet and Violetbreak many huge traditions, and The Indigo Disk being set in Unova with tons ofPokemon Black and Whitereferences is one of the biggest ever.
Why The Indigo Disk Breaks a Big Tradition
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Take Players to a Past Region For the First Time Since Gen 2
PokemonGen 2 and Gen 9 break the same tradition, asPokemon Crystalwas the first (and last thus far) entry in the series that allowed players to travel to a different region and even compete against other Gym Leaders, in this case Kanto’s. Likewise,Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s Indigo Disk features not only the Blueberry Academy set in Unova, but also comes with many references to the original Gen 5 games that turn into gameplay features.
Every Unova Reference in The Indigo Disk DLC
WhileUnova is not explorable inPokemon Scarlet and Violetas a full-blown region, The Indigo Disk DLC features several locations and elements that pay homage to Gen 5’s setting. These include:
As such, Unova is essentially back inPokemon Scarlet and Violet, which also leaves the future ofGen 5 remakes orPokemon Black 3 and White 3up in the air. Still, the series is breaking a tradition it didn’t break since the Gen 2 era, and now players can visit multiple regions in one single game. This has long been a big request on the players' part, too, and it’s interesting to see what the series could do with it inPokemonGen 10 or future titles.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
WHERE TO PLAY
The school that you’ve enrolled in as you playPokémon ScarletandPokémon Violethosts a special independent study project. The theme of this assignment is “A Treasure Hunt.” Explore the world and seek out your very own treasure!Three stories will be woven into your adventure while traversing the sprawling Paldea region. Along Victory Road, you will go to Gyms in different locations to to achieve Champion Rank. On the Path of Legends, you can join Arven in search of rare ingredients. And in ★ Starfall Street ★, you’ll challenge Team Star, a group of delinquents causing trouble for the school.These stories are set in an open world, so where you go is all up to you. A world teeming with Pokémon and people to meet is waiting for you—traverse the Paldea region wherever you heart desires.
