Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are quite revolutionary games for the series, as they break the mold in many significant ways when it comes to gameplay features or even the franchise's classic approach to world-building. There are ways in which Pokemon Scarlet and Violet actually take two steps back rather than one step forward, however, and they stick out like sore thumbs in games that are otherwise fantastic additions to the core series. Character customization is a pain point in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, for example, because even though it expands upon what previous titles established, it also limits players immensely with the uniforms and the usual gender choice.