《寶可夢 紫》（Pokémon Violet，日文原名：ポケモン バイオレット）是由Game Freak開發，任天堂與The Pokémon Company於2022年11月18日共同發行的Nintendo Switch專屬角色扮演遊戲，與《寶可夢 朱》（Pokémon Scarlet）為雙版本同步推出。標誌著《寶可夢》系列主線作品正式進入第九世代，首次採用完整開放世界結構，並導入嶄新的探索、戰鬥與收集機制，讓玩家在廣闊世界中無縫體驗屬於自己的寶可夢旅程。

背景設定在靈感來自西班牙與伊比利半島的「帕底亞地區」（Paldea Region），一個融合傳統與科技的國度，擁有多樣的生態環境與文化風貌。主角是就讀於帕底亞學園的學生，根據版本不同，校名分別為橘子學園與葡萄學園。與過去劇情以「成為冠軍」為唯一目標不同，首度將劇情架構分為三條主要路線：傳說之路（探尋神秘調味料）、星塵之路（挑戰反派組織天星隊）、以及冠軍之路（挑戰道館登頂冠軍）。這三條主線可自由選擇順序，真正擁有「自己選擇冒險順序」的自由度。

在冠軍之路中，要依序挑戰八間道館並參加最終的寶可夢聯盟，這是系列經典的成長旅程。在傳說之路中，將與角色派帕（ペパー）一起追尋被稱為「秘傳香料」的神秘植物，並對抗守護香料的強大泰坦寶可夢。而在星塵之路中，則要深入調查反叛學生組織「天星隊」，揭開他們背後的真相。這三條主線在最終將交會於名為「第零區」的地底遺跡，展開劇情高潮，帶出版本限定的傳說寶可夢與時間旅行的核心概念。

在操作與系統設計上，捨棄以往路線式區塊地圖設計，轉為真正的開放世界，玩家可自由穿越山脈、沙漠、雪地與城市間的區域。搭配主打的傳說寶可夢「密勒頓（Miraidon）」，可以騎乘牠進行奔跑、跳躍、游泳與滑翔等移動，使探索更具立體感。戰鬥方面承襲系列傳統的回合制系統，並加入全新「太晶化（Terastal）」機制，寶可夢在戰鬥中可臨時變更屬性，並獲得對應屬性加乘，增添戰術變化與培養樂趣。野外捕捉方式維持不進入戰鬥也能主動發動攻擊的「Let’s Go 模式」，讓寶可夢自動戰鬥與蒐集素材，大幅減少重複戰鬥的疲勞感。

除個人冒險，亦強化多人要素，透過「聯盟圈」與其他最多三位玩家組成小隊，共同在世界中冒險、互相交易或挑戰團體對戰。團體對戰（Tera Raid Battles）是針對特定強化型寶可夢設計的合作挑戰模式，需要團隊戰術與協調，成功後可獲得稀有個體與獎勵素材，鼓勵社群互動與重複遊玩。

在美術風格上，採用較偏未來科技感的設計語言，主打銀藍色系，對應版本專屬的密雷榭德也以機械龍造型呈現，與《寶可夢 朱》的原始主題形成強烈對比。角色設計則延續近代作品風格，造型更現代化且具有文化多樣性。音樂由佐藤仁美等系列老將操刀，主題曲與戰鬥BGM廣受好評，尤其是星塵之路的配樂因情感刻畫深刻而獲得玩家高度共鳴。

上市後，《寶可夢 紫》與《朱》一同創下系列史上最佳銷售開局，首週即突破千萬套銷售量，但同時也面臨諸多批評與爭議。在推出初期存在大量技術性問題，包括畫面掉幀、模型錯誤、人物穿模等，導致評價分歧。一方面，許多玩家與媒體稱讚其開放世界自由度、角色塑造與劇情深度為系列突破性表現；另一方面，技術完成度不佳與表現不穩讓部分用戶感到失望。即便如此，多數評論仍認為《寶可夢 紫》在系統創新與世界建構上的努力值得肯定，並期待未來更新與改進。

總體來說，《寶可夢 紫》作為第九世代的主力作品，不僅成功將經典寶可夢遊戲帶入開放世界新時代，也在劇情結構與玩法深度上做出令人印象深刻的突破。儘管技術層面仍有進步空間，但其對系列長遠發展的象徵意義與開拓方向，使其成為寶可夢系列歷史上最具轉型意味的一作，對新玩家與老粉絲來說都具備高度吸引力與收藏價值。

Pokémon Violet (Japanese title: ポケモン バイオレット), developed by Game Freak and published jointly by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company, was released exclusively for the Nintendo Switch on November 18, 2022. Launched alongside Pokémon Scarlet as a dual-version release, it marked the official beginning of the ninth generation of mainline Pokémon games. For the first time in series history, it adopted a fully open-world design, introducing new exploration, combat, and collection mechanics that allow players to seamlessly experience their own Pokémon journey across a vast and interconnected world.

The game is set in the Paldea Region, a land inspired by Spain and the Iberian Peninsula, blending traditional culture with futuristic technology. Paldea is rich in environmental diversity and unique cultural motifs. The protagonist is a student attending a local academy, which differs by version—Naranja Academy in Scarlet and Uva Academy in Violet. Unlike past titles that centered around a singular goal of becoming Champion, Pokémon Violet introduces a three-path narrative structure: the Path of Legends (pursuing rare herbs), Starfall Street (taking on the rebel Team Star), and the traditional Victory Road (challenging Gyms to become Champion). These three paths can be tackled in any order, granting players unprecedented freedom in choosing how their adventure unfolds.

In Victory Road, players follow the classic route of battling eight Gym Leaders and eventually entering the Pokémon League. The Path of Legends involves teaming up with a character named Arven to uncover the mysteries of the "Herba Mystica" and battle powerful Titan Pokémon. Meanwhile, Starfall Street delves into the backstory of Team Star, a rebellious student group, gradually unveiling their motivations and internal struggles. These storylines converge in the climactic setting of Area Zero, a hidden subterranean zone that explores version-exclusive Legendary Pokémon and introduces core themes of time travel.

From a gameplay and system standpoint, Pokémon Violet discards the previously linear route-based world design in favor of a true open-world structure. Players can travel seamlessly across mountains, deserts, snowy fields, and cities. The game prominently features the Legendary Pokémon Miraidon, which serves as a mountable partner capable of running, gliding, swimming, and climbing, enhancing the exploration experience. Combat remains turn-based but is elevated by the addition of the Terastal mechanic, where Pokémon can temporarily change their type during battle to gain strategic advantages. Wild encounters utilize the "Let’s Go Mode," allowing Pokémon to auto-battle and gather materials without initiating formal battles, significantly reducing repetitive grind.

The game also emphasizes multiplayer elements. Players can form parties of up to four using the Union Circle system, allowing for co-op exploration, trading, and participating in Tera Raid Battles—a new mode where groups fight powerful Terastallized Pokémon requiring coordination and team strategy. These raids offer rare Pokémon and valuable items, promoting replayability and community engagement.

Aesthetically, Pokémon Violet adopts a futuristic theme, featuring a color scheme dominated by silver and blue tones. The version-exclusive Legendary Pokémon Miraidon appears as a mechanical dragon, serving as a direct contrast to the primal design of Koraidon in Pokémon Scarlet. Character designs reflect a modern and diverse style, while the soundtrack, composed by veteran Hitomi Sato and others, has been widely praised. In particular, the music associated with Starfall Street has resonated with players for its emotional impact.

Upon release, Pokémon Violet and Scarlet achieved the best launch in franchise history, selling over 10 million units in their first week. However, the games also faced widespread criticism due to numerous technical issues—frame rate drops, graphical glitches, clipping errors, and overall performance inconsistencies. Reviews were mixed. While many players and media outlets applauded the open-world freedom, character development, and deeper narrative structure as bold steps forward, others expressed disappointment with the lack of technical polish. Nonetheless, the majority of critics acknowledged the game’s ambitious vision and innovative mechanics as a milestone in the series, with hopes pinned on future updates and patches.

In summary, Pokémon Violet stands as the flagship entry of the ninth generation, successfully propelling the classic franchise into the open-world era. Despite its technical shortcomings, its achievements in storytelling, world-building, and system evolution make it one of the most transformative titles in Pokémon history. It holds strong appeal for both newcomers and long-time fans and is considered a must-play installment with lasting collectible value.