Pokemon Scarlet and Violet embraced new innovations in gameplay for the series, and could also represent the end of some old design choices from games past. Thanks to Pokemon's habit of becoming more user-friendly as generations go on, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are among the most conveniently-designed games in the series. That combined with the other distinctive features of the game, including its three storylines and strong cast of characters, makes it a standout among an already strong series. At the same time, it makes some choices that could be incompatible with some previous elements.