Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: The Indigo Disk Reviews
The Indigo Disk is a decent enough addition to Pokémon Scarlet/Violet, but it could have been a lot better. The story content is insubstantial, the game’s core performance issues remain, and much of the additional content is impotently integrated and tied to a grueling BP grind. The Indigo Disk is fun, but only because Pokémon is fun. I enjoyed my time with the DLC, with some caveats, which is identical to my experience with Pokémon Scarlet/Violet as a whole. It doesn’t do much to excite, but it serves perfectly fine as simply more Pokémon Scarlet/Violet. If you liked Scarlet/Violet, and want more, this is that. If you’re looking for a significant improvement on Scarlet/Violet, sit tight and hope for a solid Generation 10.
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: The Indigo Disk is the best Pokémon game expansion to date. The story is good, the characters' narrative arcs are excellent, the battles are (finally) challenging, and the Pokémon we (re)encounter are exciting. Just like the base game, it owes one decision or another and numerous (and serious) technical problems its status as a mandatory and timeless experience. But if you are fans of Pokémon, and have already proven that you can enjoy the joy of this generation, despite everything that is irritating and frustrating here, then it is worth taking this ultimate dive into the world of Paldea.
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Although continued technical issues and the grinding of its quests can be irritating, the finale to the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero expansion makes its imperfections far easier to ignore by doing more to excite all manner of players. Whether you love catching Pokemon or simply want more challenging battles, The Indigo Disk marks a clear step up from The Teal Mask and ties a nice bow around the whole package. Despite not exactly being the treasure its name implies, it still has enough sparkle to keep Pokemon fans happy.