>>58358299Automaton Japan (the Automaton website) published a hands-on preview of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on November 15, 2022, a few days before the game's release, titled "Pokémon Scarlet and Violet hands-on impressions: Open world and free scenario create a truly personal adventure." In this preview, based on an early gameplay session, the reviewer highly praises the introduction of the open world and free scenario system, which allows players to tackle the three main storylines (Victory Road, Path of Legends, and Starfall Street) in any order, fostering a sense of true freedom and personalized adventure. It highlights how this approach makes exploring the Paldea region more immersive and dynamic compared to previous entries, with seamless transitions between towns, nature, and battles, and mechanics like riding Koraidon/Miraidon that enhance navigation