One thing that we were not prepared for in the run up to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's release was the number of in-game bugs and glitches that would come to take the internet by storm. On top of issues with selfies, pop-ins and battle graphics, a newly discovered glitch lets you run at twice the normal speed by simply using two controllers at once (thanks, The Gamer).
Pointed out by u/hamsterhead64 on Reddit before being tried and tested by ourselves amongst many others, it is possible to really turn the on burners when running around Paldea by connecting up a second left Joy-Con (or other controller) and holding both left sticks simultaneously in the same direction.
As seen in the above video, the input of a second controller makes covering ground a whole lot easier - double the Joy-Cons, double the speed! While it appears that the glitch only affects movements on the diagonal axis, you can still spin the camera around to effectively change your direction while moving at a pace which even Usain Bolt would be proud of.
Game Freak has not yet commented on this issue, though it will hardly take top priority over some of the problems that we have seen over opening weekend. If a big patch update is on its way, then it is going to have a serious amount of work to do.
Despite these issues with performance, we managed to have an overall good time with Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, granting it 7/10 in our review. You can read our full thoughts in the post below as well as checking out some of the other glitches which have had us in stitches over the weekend.
What has been the worst in-game glitch for you so far? Sprint down to the comments and let us know!
[source reddit.com, via thegamer.com]
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The guy with 8 Joycons for Smash Bros:
Well, at least it’s not a cyberpunk or 06, it’s actually playable from what I’ve seen. Still, prey disappointing that it’s so, unpolished code wise.
@EaglyTheKawaiiShika Does Nintendo even actually care about quality anymore? Sure, there are amazing games like BotW, SMO, LM3, XC3 etc but at the same time there's Mario Golf: Super Rushed, Mario Strikers, Amiibo Festival etc
@mariomaster96 at least those were spin-offs, there mainline games usually always have good quality, and have, Pokémon for some reason has been the exception.
That's not a glitch, it's a feature designed to sell more controllers
Been enjoying the game a lot, the most I've liked a Pokemon game since Black 2, but the thing really is held together with prayer.
Quick, somebody get on their ride, click the left stick and then click the 2nd controller left stick to see if that works.
Legend has it that if you look hard enough, there’s a game hidden among the glitches.
@mariomaster96 Link's Awakening is still not patched, Hyrule Warriors 2 is a horrible mess in multiplayer
Maybe they should have finished their game before releasing it.
@Aventurier Age of Calamity is also a mess in singleplayer, although not quite as bad as in multiplayer
Really hope they don't patch this out - the glitches that don't destroy the game may be unprofessional, but they're also a lot of fun!
@mariomaster96 Single player is playable. Multiplayer dips to 3fps doing 240p and textures not loading or worse.
This is awesome, i hope it doesnt get patched, even riding on the bike pokemon feels too slugish for me
@Mr_Gamecube that is really cool, Im gonna try it next time I play. Thanks for the tip!
I just bought the game because of all the glitches I heard of. Think it will make the game more fun for me in a weird and stupid way. I even turned of the Updates to not have them autopatch it for me xD
Funny how my brain works. Initially I didn't even think about playing that game after the last dissapointing entries -.-'
Pokémon needed more time and I get why they couldn’t just do that, but they need to plan ahead better. Legends arceus should have been pushed back to this holiday and promoted as a big thing so they could have an extra year to finish this game
The jank in this game is a double edged sword - both frustrating and amusing.
There is something about Pokémon games being inferior quality that makes them loveable. But I can’t help but feel one of the most profitable franchises in the world deserves better, and the fans especially do.
It seems they need more time. They probably need fresh developers on them and to abandon their old ways. But I feel this is locked between corporate suits demanding annual releases and older developers unwilling to change.
The whole franchise suffers as a result. But this glitch is quite comical.
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