Pokemonis indubitably one of the most iconic franchises in all of gaming, as it’s a household name among even non-gamers. Many gamers grew up onPokemon, and to this day, continue to play every generation and game that comes out.Pokemon Scarlet and Violetis that new set of games, and when they release in November, it stands to reason fans old and new will flock to them.
However, this presence in the industry isn’t without its drawbacks. SomePokemonfans believe the games are too heavily marketed and designed for children, even if they are designated family-friendly at their core. Many fans believePokemongames have become too easy, hold players' hands throughout it all, and haven’t evolved with the times, potentially evidenced by the fact thatPokemon Scarlet and Violetare the first open-world gamesin 9 generations. All of this is, of course, up for debate, but one controversial element about the “Pokemon games are too easy” debate may rear its head again.
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The EXP Share has long been part ofPokemonvideo games, beginning as a way to confer extra experience to a single Pokemon and bySun and Moonbecoming a toggleable way to give all Pokemon in the party XP.Pokemon Sword and Shieldincluded the EXP Sharetoo, but in what amounted to tons of controversy, it could not be turned off in someone so chose. The recent remakes ofPokemon Diamond and Pearldid not allow for it to be toggled off either. Now, rumors suggest the EXP share will return inPokemon Scarlet and Violet,which comes as no surprise, but it would seem that it cannot be toggled off either. This means it will likely operate as it did inPokemon Sword and ShieldandBDSP.
A recent tweet byPokemon S/Vleaker Blaines suggests that EXP is “forced on by default,” and while this doesn’t necessarily mean it can’t be toggled off, it highly suggests it. The writing was already on the walls. WithEXP Share being forced on inPokemon Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, andShining Pearl, there’s really no way it won’t be a permanent mechanic in the new generation.
It should be noted that the EXP Share’s impact onPokemon Scarlet and Violet’s open world will be interesting to see, unlike the guided adventures of the previous titles. It would seem thatPokemon Scarlet and Violetdoesn’t feature level scaling, and because of this, perhaps the EXP Share will find a more fair use and a better reception in the new generation of games. Fans should keep in mind this is only a rumor for now, but it wouldn’t be surprising to see it proven legit.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violetrelease on November 18 on Nintendo Switch.
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