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  1. Feb 15, 2021
    10
    Un juego que trae una serie de mecánicas nuevas e interactivas al RPG de Pokemon. Se nota que este Pokemon está hecho con mimo y cuidado, y no tiene nada que envidiar a las demas entregas.

    Vive Kanto una vez más como nunca antes, y disfruta de este gran juego. Por fin tenemos a Eevee como inicial!!
  2. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Pikachu and Eve are cute.
    I think it is more fun than Pokemon sod shield.
    If you do it at first, you might be a little embarrassed because you catch Pokemon without a battle, but it's fun in its own way.
  3. Mar 21, 2021
    10
    Pokemon lets go is the best way to play gen 1, catching pokemon feels great, graphics are incredible, controls are decent, Seeing pokemon in the overworld is a great addition which I hope stays in the main line games, You cannot use the pro controller which is a minor downside, Your starter cannot evolve which is kinda sad, but it stays true to pokemon yellow. I give this game a 10/10.
  4. Dec 23, 2021
    10
    this is the most favorite/lovable Pokemon remake ever because of Eevee (Cuteness Overload) :3
  5. Jan 29, 2022
    10
    A wonderful Pokemon experience. Nostalgia and Novelty perfectly mixed together.
  6. Apr 6, 2022
    10
    My favorite pokemon game, i love that it lets you use the pokemon you caught in so many different ways to interact with your environment, it feels very natural in the ways you can catch a pokemon take it out of it's PokeBall and ride it or fly on it. It is such a great feature that it has made this game my favorite. The game is very short and the battles with experts are boring but overallMy favorite pokemon game, i love that it lets you use the pokemon you caught in so many different ways to interact with your environment, it feels very natural in the ways you can catch a pokemon take it out of it's PokeBall and ride it or fly on it. It is such a great feature that it has made this game my favorite. The game is very short and the battles with experts are boring but overall it's enjoyable pretty and fresh. Expand
  7. Jul 2, 2022
    10
    this game is so good i love til the end. i love all the soundtracks and characters
  8. Nov 17, 2018
    9
    I've never written and analysis before, but in this case, i think people are hating for hating.

    I used to be one of those: "Let's go gonna be **** i want my main core games, not this casual monstrosity", 15 hours after playing the game, I'm liking it a lot. It is not a core game, is a new branch of pokemon games, remakes, enjoyable games to have fun. I'm 25, and I'm loving it,
    I've never written and analysis before, but in this case, i think people are hating for hating.

    I used to be one of those: "Let's go gonna be **** i want my main core games, not this casual monstrosity", 15 hours after playing the game, I'm liking it a lot.

    It is not a core game, is a new branch of pokemon games, remakes, enjoyable games to have fun.

    I'm 25, and I'm loving it, Kanto again, more casual, but beautiful and enjoyable.
    Core game will come next year, don't be **** and give low marks to this game when it's indeed a nice game, an 8 game.

    I'm giving it a 9 to battle those 1 and 0.
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  9. Nov 23, 2018
    9
    Let’s Go is an incredibly fun romp and great first foray into console games for the mainline series. The catch mechanics take their cue from Go and, once you have the patterns of the Pokémon down, make capturing quite easy. Chaining similar Pokémon helps boost experience and allow better monsters to be captured. I found the Pokeball Plus to be the best controller for capturing followedLet’s Go is an incredibly fun romp and great first foray into console games for the mainline series. The catch mechanics take their cue from Go and, once you have the patterns of the Pokémon down, make capturing quite easy. Chaining similar Pokémon helps boost experience and allow better monsters to be captured. I found the Pokeball Plus to be the best controller for capturing followed by handheld then Joy Con, and the ball has been my main choice for playing. The additional trainers to battle, as well as the postgame Master Trainers, adds a good amount of content to an HD presentation of Yellow. And if you have someone who wants to jump in, co op play adds a way to enjoy the adventure together. Overall, I absolutely recommend this to any fans of the series, old or new. Expand
  10. Nov 26, 2018
    9
    This is the most refreshing Pokemon experience I've had since the early 2000s at least. While they did simplify a few things and make the game overall easier, they streamlined so much and made the game faster paced, making everything you do so much more satisfying. Catching pokemon is now fun and rewarding instead of tedious and frustrating, as well as ultimately useless in most cases.This is the most refreshing Pokemon experience I've had since the early 2000s at least. While they did simplify a few things and make the game overall easier, they streamlined so much and made the game faster paced, making everything you do so much more satisfying. Catching pokemon is now fun and rewarding instead of tedious and frustrating, as well as ultimately useless in most cases. Finding pokemon with good IVs is now something you work towards using both skill and determination, instead of blind luck. HMs no longer take move slots. There is just so much to love here and the blind hate it's getting is really sad...

    The pokeball plus is amazing in this game. Taking my pokemon to work with my and watching their levels skyrocket when I get home is such a great feeling, way better than the pikachu accessory I had as a kid that would reward me with pure **** It's also a great controller in it's own right for this specific game...

    That all said, the game is far from perfect. The cuteness overload of your companion is overwhelming at times. The game is WAY too easy and will stay that way if you take full advantage of the mechanics, you kinda control the difficulty yourself depending on how you play. The control options are limited, internet options are kind of a joke, and you still only have one save(per profile anyways). There is definitely some give and take here, but IMO if this count as a main line pokemon game, it's easily the best since gold/silver... Here's hoping for a Johto DLC!
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  11. Nov 20, 2018
    9
    Excellent, from every point of view. In game that makes us return to the first epochs and that in spite of the changes in the mechanics, maintains the essence of yellow Pokemon.
    I clarify that my wife played this version while I did it to Pikachu.
  12. Dec 9, 2018
    9
    este juego me recordo el principio de pokemon y con un aire muy fresco. su nueva forma de jugarlo me encante ese detalle de ver lo pokemons en el camino es increible. la nueva forma de capturar lo pokemon es un buen cambio. ojala la octava generacion tengo mucho de este saga lets go
  13. Nov 18, 2018
    9
    Muy buen juego. Simplifica algunas mecánicas pero eso no significa que las casualidades. Una bonita forma de revisitar Kanto. Esperemos que este sea el comienzo del fin de los combates aleatorios tan recurrido en los RPG antiguos.
  14. Nov 23, 2018
    9
    I stopped playing Pokemon after Ruby and Saphire were released. I found that they were great games. However I was overwhelmed by the increcing amount of Pokemon. I’ve always felt like I was missing out on a huge franchise, but couldn’t bring myself to jump back in. This game is exactly what I needed and wanted. The original 151 Pokemon and Kanto beautifuly realised in a gorgeous 3D world.I stopped playing Pokemon after Ruby and Saphire were released. I found that they were great games. However I was overwhelmed by the increcing amount of Pokemon. I’ve always felt like I was missing out on a huge franchise, but couldn’t bring myself to jump back in. This game is exactly what I needed and wanted. The original 151 Pokemon and Kanto beautifuly realised in a gorgeous 3D world. It also introduces newer things such as mega evolutions and Alolan forms. Things I had no idea about. I’ve enjoyed this game so much that it’s got me interested in 2019s Pokemon. Although this is a reimagining of Yellow. There’s plenty of new story beats and interesting things that make it well worth playing. Thanks Game Freak. Expand
  15. Nov 20, 2018
    9
    A great Pokemon game that draws back in the people that loved the series in their childhood, but found most mainline games too long or unyielding. It's great to pick up and play, without much of a struggle to remember where you were or what you were doing (unlike some mainline games in the series) - great for those that what to just going out there and catch their favourite Pokemon, laidA great Pokemon game that draws back in the people that loved the series in their childhood, but found most mainline games too long or unyielding. It's great to pick up and play, without much of a struggle to remember where you were or what you were doing (unlike some mainline games in the series) - great for those that what to just going out there and catch their favourite Pokemon, laid back and only serious should the player want it to be. Has streamlined a lot of the features and quirks that have slowed out other games in the series - though I won't have mind if they had kept the feature from Sun/Moon that showed you which moves were good against different Pokemon. Expand
  16. Nov 16, 2018
    9
    It’s not perfect, but it’s still good. Taking a step back sometimes is a good thing, you can’t go into a game with the “I-expect-everything-to-be-brand-new-or-else-I-hate-it” philosophy. It’s fresh air, in a sense. The reason you all hate it is the simplification. You overexaggerate that. Sure, I don’t like that wild battles were removed, but still, it’s a good thing. The GO Park isIt’s not perfect, but it’s still good. Taking a step back sometimes is a good thing, you can’t go into a game with the “I-expect-everything-to-be-brand-new-or-else-I-hate-it” philosophy. It’s fresh air, in a sense. The reason you all hate it is the simplification. You overexaggerate that. Sure, I don’t like that wild battles were removed, but still, it’s a good thing. The GO Park is extremely innovative. All in all, as long as you don’t have the aforementioned philosophy, which I don’t recommend playing if you have it, it’s a good game and a filler for the time till gen 8. Expand
  17. Apr 8, 2019
    9
    This game is the perfect game to get back into Pokemon and a great start for newcomers as well, lots of quality of life changes that really make the journey a joy, only thing I wished they added is as good as an online mode as USUM games, online on this game is lacking A LOT!
  18. Nov 16, 2018
    9
    Those who whine about the easier difficulty should go figure that this entry was made with newcomers in mind. It's a Pokemon game for the really little ones and their brothers, sisters, parents. But one that has some surprising difficulty to it later on in the story. I hate it when people decide to destroy scores based on their entitled notions of what they believe this game should be toThose who whine about the easier difficulty should go figure that this entry was made with newcomers in mind. It's a Pokemon game for the really little ones and their brothers, sisters, parents. But one that has some surprising difficulty to it later on in the story. I hate it when people decide to destroy scores based on their entitled notions of what they believe this game should be to them. So I wrote this to say that if you're a parent with a small child that likes Pokemon Go, it's a blast to play this together. It's Kanto of old with some fun new twists thrown in, and having Eevee or Pikachu with you feels amazing. It's like playing the anime. Don't listen to the manbabies that think every game should catter to their crystalized taste of what a Pokemon game is. I've had loads of fun with Sun and Moon, but also with this simpler entry, and I don't even have kids. But I can still appreciate it for what it tries to do. And since Nintendo will introduce the next chapter of de main series next year, I don't really understand what these people complain about.

    A lot of critics say that the main series is more complex than this game, they also say that Let's Go Pikachu/Eevee feels like a spin-off with an easier approach to its systems, one that might be cool for new players who think Pokemon Sun and Moon are too daunting for them to get into. They are right. And I want to extend a hand to those players, who love Pokemon Go, and want to try something a bit more hardcore, but not as much as the mainline RPG games. This is made for you, but also for those who like Kanto and gladly see it in HD on the big screen. Honestly, this game is polished as hell, it's not bad or broken in any way. It's loads of fun too, but it's just different from what we're used to with Pokemon RPG's. And that is fine.
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  19. Nov 16, 2018
    9
    The people review bombing this game represent a small group of people angry that a video game exists. Doubt a lot of them even picked up the game. The fact is that Pokemon Lets Go is a fun game that is good for newcomers and longtime fans as well.

    While I was skeptical at first about the way wild encounters worked, it actually ended up being one the best features. Going through a cave,
    The people review bombing this game represent a small group of people angry that a video game exists. Doubt a lot of them even picked up the game. The fact is that Pokemon Lets Go is a fun game that is good for newcomers and longtime fans as well.

    While I was skeptical at first about the way wild encounters worked, it actually ended up being one the best features. Going through a cave, randomly getting attacked by 1,000,000 zubats was one of the most annoying things about older pokemon games. Now, I can pick and choose my battles, and seeing the pokemon actually moving around in the world is awesome.

    The graphics in the game are amazing. Whether I was playing on the TV or handheld the pokemon looked great, and the animations for their attacks were even better.

    Even the way that switching your pokemon in and out of your party is better. Instead of having to go to a computer at the pokecenter every time you want to change, instead you just open up your menu and switch whenever you want.

    While the Pokemon Go catching aspect I dont truly care for, the rest of the game makes up for it, and I hope they employ some of these features in future games.
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  20. Nov 16, 2018
    9
    First, if you're expecting a regular franchise game then you came to the wrong place. Pokémon Let's go isn't meant to be a normal Pokémon game as(from what I've seen and heard) the main franchise game is dropping next year. Comparing it to other games doesn't really do the game justice in this sense. This game isn't meant for everyone but the game itself is a great game and it deserves atFirst, if you're expecting a regular franchise game then you came to the wrong place. Pokémon Let's go isn't meant to be a normal Pokémon game as(from what I've seen and heard) the main franchise game is dropping next year. Comparing it to other games doesn't really do the game justice in this sense. This game isn't meant for everyone but the game itself is a great game and it deserves at least some respect. After putting some hours into this game its clear to see exactly what and who this game is meant for. While other games in the last have focused on battling and progression this series is meant to focus on the aspect of collecting. As for the audience, I expect most people to either be new to the series or veterans playing to enjoy a causal experience while strolling through a region that may have impacted their childhood. Also being able to play Pokémon on the TV is a big plus. Overall, if you don't think the game is for you then you're probably right but that doesn't mean it not for everyone. If you are aware of exactly what the game is and don't mind spending the money to purchase it I would predict that you'll enjoy it. Expand
  21. Nov 16, 2018
    9
    A wonderful return to Kanto. The new systems are fun and refreshing. Though I am disappointed they left out some of the systems present on other mainline games, it has been an overwhelmingly positive experience.
  22. Nov 17, 2018
    9
    Listen, the people here who are parroting the complaint of a lack of competitive/held items are themselves the ones at fault. This was CLEARLY pitched as a more laid back addition to the franchise with a core-series game coming sometime in 2019. This was NEVER meant to be a version of the game used at tournaments, etc. If you thought it was, that's on you for not spending your 100$ (orListen, the people here who are parroting the complaint of a lack of competitive/held items are themselves the ones at fault. This was CLEARLY pitched as a more laid back addition to the franchise with a core-series game coming sometime in 2019. This was NEVER meant to be a version of the game used at tournaments, etc. If you thought it was, that's on you for not spending your 100$ (or 60$) more carefully, Game Freak even SAID AS MUCH when they announced it, following up the announcement that a real core-series game would be soon to follow.

    Regardless, for what this game is meant to be, I am enjoying it very much so thus far. It is a laid back game where I can sit on my couch after work and enjoy myself for a short bit before sleep.

    Graphics: 7/10

    While not quite the major difference I had originally expected with the move to Switch, they are fairly decent. I enjoy seeing the Pokémon depicted in this great of detail, as it is a noticeable improvement even from the most recent iteration on the 3DS (Ultra Sun/Moon).

    Gameplay: 9/10

    As mentioned earlier, I knew what this game was intentioned to be, and it performs brilliantly as that. It is a much more relaxed version of the core series games, either meant to bring more casual players into the fold or (Tin foil hat on) a sort of test-run for the core series game coming later. I enjoy using the Pokeball plus controller to play the game and using it to catch wild pokemon. While I do miss having battles in the wild, the fact that "grinding" is still available through catching repeatedly AND that loop is reinforced via sending duplicates to the Professor (and receiving EV candies in return), it works for me. Currently have gotten to the 4th gym and have thouroughly enjoyed myself thus far.

    Performance: 9/10

    Not much to say here, the motion controls have worked great with the custom controller so far. I have experienced ONE issue of Framerate drops (In Viridian Forest) and it lasted roughly 3 seconds. No glaring issues to speak of here at all.

    Sound: 10/10

    I love the updated soundtrack for this game , deriving most of its music from Red/Blue/Yellow and simply updating it from the 16-bit sound from the games or yore. Maybe due to nostalgia, maybe not, but the first time I fought a gym leader in this game I was distinctly reminded of a 9 year old me , sneaking to stay awake in my bunk bed to keep playing and finally get to Brock the first time. Absolutely nothing negative to report from the Soundtrack from my perspective, excellent work.
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  23. Nov 17, 2018
    9
    I have played every Pokemon generation that has ever come out, and to be honest I was getting really bogged down by all of the mechanics and system!s that have been layering one on top of the other. For me Pokemon Let's Go is a refreshing break that is more of a walk in the park then a challenging hike. There are lots of positives about this game for me but just a couple of negatives keepI have played every Pokemon generation that has ever come out, and to be honest I was getting really bogged down by all of the mechanics and system!s that have been layering one on top of the other. For me Pokemon Let's Go is a refreshing break that is more of a walk in the park then a challenging hike. There are lots of positives about this game for me but just a couple of negatives keep it from a 10.

    Pros and Cons
    +The game looks very nice overall
    +I LOVE being able to see Pokemon on screen instead of random encounters
    +The reimagining of Kanto makes this game very nostalgic for me
    +As a person who levels all of their Pokemon I like the experience system
    -The capture mechanic can be a little boring at times. I think if you had done some battling and then used the capture mechanic it might have worked better.
    -The battles for the most part are VERY easy. I don't mind an easier Pokemon game but one or two hitting almost all enemies is a little too easy.
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  24. Nov 18, 2018
    9
    I was ready for a pretty dumb game targeted at Pokemon Go! players only. But I found it really charming and not so toothless as many expected it to be. First of all - it's not that easy. Let's be honest - Pokemon was always an easy game, because it was meant for kids but Let's Go isn't super-duper-easy. It has this tutorial section where everything is simple and achieving anything is easyI was ready for a pretty dumb game targeted at Pokemon Go! players only. But I found it really charming and not so toothless as many expected it to be. First of all - it's not that easy. Let's be honest - Pokemon was always an easy game, because it was meant for kids but Let's Go isn't super-duper-easy. It has this tutorial section where everything is simple and achieving anything is easy but it gets tougher later. Playing Pokemon for over 15 years I was happy to see many changes we always wanted to have - changing pokemon names easily, riding pokemon, taking them out of pokeball, actuall size of pokemon considered (man, is that onix huge!) and a lot of other stuff.

    You wanna core game (dude, you'll have it later, okay)? Of course this one is not a core game, it's a nice remake with a little bit changed mechanics. But it works. Pleasing newcomers and veterans isn't simple. But if you really are a veteran, what's your problem with this game? It's a welcoming title for new people and a deep bow for your nostalgia.

    Anyway - I enjoy it. :)
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  25. Nov 19, 2018
    9
    I´ m really enjoying Pokémon Let's go Eevee!!! It makes me feel a longing for the old times.
  26. Nov 28, 2018
    9
    This is my first pokémon game and I actually really like it. The graphics are vibrant and clear, more cutesy than I'm used to but it definitely works for the game. The game play, albeit easy, is engaging and keeps me coming back. The story line is simple but again engaging enough. The fact that I can play this with my 3 and 7 year old children is great as well, the capture mechanic isThis is my first pokémon game and I actually really like it. The graphics are vibrant and clear, more cutesy than I'm used to but it definitely works for the game. The game play, albeit easy, is engaging and keeps me coming back. The story line is simple but again engaging enough. The fact that I can play this with my 3 and 7 year old children is great as well, the capture mechanic is apparently totally different from previous games but for me I had no issue. There is a high variety of pokémon to collect and level up and in doing so new abilities are unlocked. All in all a great game and I look forward to any future offerings on the switch Expand
  27. Nov 19, 2018
    9
    Unlike a lot of other "unique" individuals giving this game a low score, I have to say that I am thoroughly enjoying my time with Pokemon: Let's Go Eevee. I too grew up playing almost every Pokemon game, and as an adult with far less time to spend in the meta mechanics of Pokemon, this game is great. Seeing a fully 3D realized version of the original Kanto story is awesome. It's surrealUnlike a lot of other "unique" individuals giving this game a low score, I have to say that I am thoroughly enjoying my time with Pokemon: Let's Go Eevee. I too grew up playing almost every Pokemon game, and as an adult with far less time to spend in the meta mechanics of Pokemon, this game is great. Seeing a fully 3D realized version of the original Kanto story is awesome. It's surreal seeing all of the original characters show up in the game as you remember; Brock, Misty, Bill, Gary, Team Rocket, etc. are all here. The game is about catching Pokemon, and the new capture mechanic from Pokemon Go makes you feel like you're actually catchin' them Pokes!

    For those "unique" individuals, I would have to say, that this game is not for you. If you're looking for a true, Pokemon RPG with all 1,000+ Pokemon, EV & IV Stat Training, Wild Pokemon Encounter Battles, etc., that game is coming next year. Pokemon Let's Go is very much about reliving the original experience while also bringing in a new generation of Pokemon Fans that maybe aren't familiar with the original story. In that regard, Pokemon Let's Go certainly succeeds, and I will have a hard time not recommending this to friends that also grew up with the original adventure in 1996.
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  28. Nov 19, 2018
    9
    So, unlike most of the reviewers, I personally bought this game. I wasn't sure how I felt about the new mechanics they implemented for the game, especially the new catch mechanic, and it took me some time to really digest the big changes.

    However, after playing about 20 hours of the game and getting about half-way through the main story, I must say, I love this game. The change in how
    So, unlike most of the reviewers, I personally bought this game. I wasn't sure how I felt about the new mechanics they implemented for the game, especially the new catch mechanic, and it took me some time to really digest the big changes.

    However, after playing about 20 hours of the game and getting about half-way through the main story, I must say, I love this game. The change in how wild Pokemon catching works is actually quite good. The overall simplification of a game series that, in my opinion, was getting more complicated just to add complexity, feels right. Overall I love the new mechanic, and wouldn't mind seeing it added on-top of normal battling in future installments.

    The graphics are also top-notch in this release, and I love how everything looks with the art style. Really can't do much more to make me happy here.

    The only reason this game does not get 10/10 for me is a few minor issues.

    1 - I wish it included more than the original 150 Pokemon and the Kanto region. I would love to see at least Gen II and III be represented here in the first installment.

    2 - Battling in the main story has been downplayed a lot, I feel like battling trainers is almost not worth your time as they don't provide a lot of experience compared to simply capturing Pokemon.

    3 - I am ready for a more adult/gritty Pokemon release, but this is true with all their games. Even you "rival" doesn't feel like a true competitor anymore like they did in the initial games

    Otherwise, I feel like this game is a solid installment to the franchise, and I honestly hope that Game Freak and Nintendo keep going down this path.
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  29. Nov 19, 2018
    9
    Unlike what some people say, Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee are very good. It isn't perfect, but it's doesn't deserve all the hate that it receives because it's different from other Pokemon games. Going back to Kanto is a lot of fun even though we've been through it multiple times. The new graphics really make it better and more enjoyable to explore. The only things I could really sayUnlike what some people say, Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee are very good. It isn't perfect, but it's doesn't deserve all the hate that it receives because it's different from other Pokemon games. Going back to Kanto is a lot of fun even though we've been through it multiple times. The new graphics really make it better and more enjoyable to explore. The only things I could really say that is bad is probably the motion controls, the difficulty, and a little bit of the new wild Pokemon mechanic. The motion controls are generally not too good. They are fun when you get it right, but frustrating when they go in the complete opposite direction of where you intend. It's better with the pokeball plus, but not everyone is willing to buy one. Also, the new wild battle system. It is fun to catch Pokemon like this, but regular wild battles would probably still be better. It's not bad, just it used to be better. Also, I feel it's a bit too easy. I know it's aimed at people who are new to the game, but there should be at least an option to turn the exp. share off. I'm currently playing the game and my Pokemon are all over-leveled and it was without much effort. Overall, besides a few flaws, Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee are very good games and introductions for people who are new to the game. I would recommend it for newcomers and old fans alike. It's a great game to play while waiting for the next generation of Pokemon games to come out. Expand
  30. Nov 20, 2018
    9
    Es un buen juego, frente a todo lo malo que se esperaba esta bien hecho y realmente me gusto. Es Pokemon Amarillo con mejores gráficos y algunos añadidos, la verdad es que me sorprendió gratamente.
  31. Nov 20, 2018
    9
    Simplemente hermoso, fresco y adictivo. Juego para todas las edades buena curva de aprendizaje, y toques de nostalgia para los que somos fans de esta saga desde R/B/Y.

    Me gustó mas jugarlo en modo portatil que en sobremesa.
  32. Nov 20, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game isn't nearly as a bad as the mob of users review bombing it would look you to think.

    The game certainly isn't what most fans are used to, and if you're not from the Gen 1 days, it'll take a bit of getting used to. However, even with its flaws, it certainly proves to be an exciting and fun experience.

    THE GOOD
    - The graphics are absolutely incredible, and the best the series has to offer thus far. The are still a few cheap moves with shadowing on certain pokemon (Cloyster), but it is minimal compared to the achievements.
    - Linearity is almost nonexistent, with the region opening up rather quickly, offering a great deal of freedom for players. Half of the gyms can even be battled out of order, a first since Gold & Silver.
    - Much of the hand holding that existed in Sun and Moon is absent in Let's GO. Much like the original Red & Blue, you'll have to learn as you go if you're new to the series. However, the game is simple enough for newcomers to grasp its mechanics rather without much strain.
    - (SPOILERS AHEAD) Gym Leader rematches have finally returned! In addition, such rematches offer easter eggs leading into the lore of Gold & Silver, including Blue becoming the gym leader of Viridian City after Giovanni's departure.
    - The story, while mostly the same as Yellow, offers a few new treats that is sure to please older fans.

    THE BAD
    - The capturing system is rather flawed, and can easily become annoying. Its inconsistency can to it rewarding terrible throws and punishing good ones.
    - The online system is 'friends only' making general battling almost impossible. This can prove troublesome for competitive players and those who just want good clean fun without hassle.

    THE NEUTRAL
    - The game's difficulty, while relative features are optional, can still prove abysmal for most players. Through careful planning does one ensure a truly challenging experience. However, for a nice fun game, not much needs to be done.

    Overall, while Let's GO isn't something most fa will be scrambling for in the future, it definitely made for a wonderful experience even if only for the next 12 months. But hey, if you truly are on the fence about the game, there's always the 2019 title. :)
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  33. Nov 20, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this game is a creations from the ball throwing and Pokemon finding of Pokemon go. the region design of Pokemon red,blue,green,yellow,fire-red and leaf-green. as well as the spice of the being on the switch with the new and improved graphics, it also gives some trainers a new design and gives us some trainer of which we have seen in earlier games make cameo appearances

    Game-play

    think Pokemon go with a either a left or right joy-con instead of using your finger on a phone to throw a poke-ball. It is quite nice to see them shake up legendary battles with having to beat them in a normal battle within 5 minutes and then try to catch them. this adds a little bit of ideas into battling while also making true to the old ways of trying to catch them in a battles. it was also nice to see Pokemon follow you again which we last saw in gen 2 remakes on the DS

    Story
    think a reboot story of Pokemon yellow but with new modern flares. such as old characters from different generations. an example of this is Archer from generation 2 who you battle quite a few times. you travel through the kanto region trying to get all 8 badges and stop team rockets evil plans. it gives a bit of spice into the old story since we no longer have HMs so the partner Pokemon can learn them and it doesn't take up move slots.

    Pokemon
    The only downside of the game is that it doesn't have any Pokemon past mew. it then succeeding in redeeming this via the 2 new Pokemon meltan and melmetal and alolan forms. this saves some Pokemon from uselessness as well as adding the only few dark types in the game (alolan meowth line,alolan grimer line, and the alolan rattata line). the only re problem with the game is no GTS and not Random battles on the online service

    Overall

    i would recommend this game to those who want a game of which want a easy Pokemon game or one that is like Pokemon go
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  34. Nov 20, 2018
    9
    People who are a fan of the fun and adventurers of past Pokemon games will definitely find enjoyment in this title. Pokemon lets go allows fans to go back to the roots of the franchise with a fun new installment that any fan will fall in love with. I can easily recommend this game to longtime fans as well as new fans. If you don't have a switch yet here's a perfect title to start with
  35. Nov 20, 2018
    9
    This game is as close to a perfect remake of Generation 1 as you can get. I am a Generation 4 fan, personally, but I still personally feel as though this game is my number 1 pokemon game of all time.

    While many people would say the game is very easy and for casuals, I would very much disagree. The difficulty of the game has switched from battling and random encounters to physically
    This game is as close to a perfect remake of Generation 1 as you can get. I am a Generation 4 fan, personally, but I still personally feel as though this game is my number 1 pokemon game of all time.

    While many people would say the game is very easy and for casuals, I would very much disagree. The difficulty of the game has switched from battling and random encounters to physically catching the pokemon. The game gives ample supply of pokeballs to toss, however there is a skill gradient that comes from learning the way each pokemon moves and how to predict it's movements.

    Do not allow the review bombing to dissuade you from purchasing this game and testing it out for yourself. While there are flaws that exist in the game, I would say that the game comes out to a net positive with all of the neat ways they reinvented the Kanto region!

    Good luck, and happy catching, trainer!
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  36. Nov 21, 2018
    9
    I'm a Pokemon fan since I was 8, and this is becoming my favourite Pokemon game.

    First things first, this game is NOT for competitive Pokemon fans. If you play Pokemon just for the competitive aspect you are not going to like this game. This game is for Pokemon fans, like me, who always wanted to see an adorable interactive world where you actually interact with your Pokemon, walk
    I'm a Pokemon fan since I was 8, and this is becoming my favourite Pokemon game.

    First things first, this game is NOT for competitive Pokemon fans. If you play Pokemon just for the competitive aspect you are not going to like this game. This game is for Pokemon fans, like me, who always wanted to see an adorable interactive world where you actually interact with your Pokemon, walk alongside them or riding them, and watch wild Pokemon doing their thing. Also, no more dreading going into a cave because of not "safe spots".

    The only thing I'd like is for the wild Pokemon to do different things, like Pidgeys flying together, Metapod coming down from trees, Abras getting scared and teleporting...and the like
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  37. Nov 21, 2018
    9
    Da giocatore appassionato di pokemon da quasi 20 anni, sono il primo a muovere critiche qualora ve ne siano da fare. Certo, oggettivamente non è un gioco perfetto, ma personalmente dopo più di 40 ore di gioco sto trovando l' esperienza molto appagante. L' introduzione delle nuove meccaniche di gioco ha reso l esperienza molto più godibile e anche il sistema di cattura che non prevede piùDa giocatore appassionato di pokemon da quasi 20 anni, sono il primo a muovere critiche qualora ve ne siano da fare. Certo, oggettivamente non è un gioco perfetto, ma personalmente dopo più di 40 ore di gioco sto trovando l' esperienza molto appagante. L' introduzione delle nuove meccaniche di gioco ha reso l esperienza molto più godibile e anche il sistema di cattura che non prevede più il combattimento con i selvatici non mi ha causato fastidio, anzi ( sebbene preferirei uno stile di cattura misto, che possa prevedere il combattimento per indebolire i selvatici insieme a un sistema che si basi sull' amicizia con selvatico da catturare, un po' in stile undertale dove si può menare le mani oppure anche finire lo scontro in maniera pacifica). Da mesi prima del lancio, su vari forum e pagine c' erano persone che davano il gioco già per spacciato, e a questi voglio dire di provare a dare un opportunità al gioco. Certamente non a tutti può piacere, questo è sacrosanto, ma se siete fan di vecchia data questi giochi vi possono veramente lasciare delle forti emozioni, non collegate alla nostalgia, ma proprio al grado di immersione che si prova giocando, inarrivato fino ad oggi a mio parere, anche se in altro di sicuro pecca. Expand
  38. Nov 21, 2018
    9
    Pokemon Let's Go! Eevee is, for the most part, a candid experience that brings me back to my childhood playing Pokemon with my family. For some background, my first games were the second gen GSC games, Silver being the first I'd ever picked up. I've been playing Pokemon religiously for most of my life, and have tried every generation, sequel, and near ever title in the main series as wellPokemon Let's Go! Eevee is, for the most part, a candid experience that brings me back to my childhood playing Pokemon with my family. For some background, my first games were the second gen GSC games, Silver being the first I'd ever picked up. I've been playing Pokemon religiously for most of my life, and have tried every generation, sequel, and near ever title in the main series as well as most of the spinoffs. While most of the spinoffs past the second Pokemon Ranger games have been abysmal at best, Pokemon LGPE was a surprising taste of what it's like to combine a spinoff with a main series title in an effective, fun, and beautiful way.

    While I admit shiny hunting in a game where the Pokemon is simply seen in the overworld instead of randomly encountered can take a lot of the excitement out of capturing a shiny, it's still an interesting feature that makes the wold you're in feel real, alive, and tangible. The graphics are wonderfully aesthetic, both colorful and soft at the same time, and are the best out of the games so far as a collective. Nintendo took great advantage in showing off these improved graphics on a platform that will soon carry on the Pokemon flame, and the work really shows with how natural the surroundings feel. There's absolutely zero gripe here for the lack of Pokemon outside the original 151 (+Meltan) as it's supposed to be a Pokemon Yellow remake of sorts, but I can't say I'm a huge fan of the capturing mechanic.

    All in all, Pokemon LGPE is an experience all players can enjoy, whether they come from the humble New Bark Town like i did or the free-to-play app that launched in 2016. Especially if they're able to set aside the catch mechanic. God I hate that catch mechanic.
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  39. Nov 21, 2018
    9
    This is the best Pokemon game I've played since X and Y, titles that really added something new to the series and made it interesting again. Wasn't a fan of Sun/Moon and the spin-offs but this game hits almost all the right notes.

    PROS: + The graphics are incredible! Still looks like the Pokemon we know and love but got significantly updated to run on the Switch and this game looks
    This is the best Pokemon game I've played since X and Y, titles that really added something new to the series and made it interesting again. Wasn't a fan of Sun/Moon and the spin-offs but this game hits almost all the right notes.

    PROS:
    + The graphics are incredible! Still looks like the Pokemon we know and love but got significantly updated to run on the Switch and this game looks FANTASTIC in docked mode on a big TV.
    + The story is fun! It's not QUITE a remake of Pokemon Yellow (on purpose), but it comes very close while adding its own spin on some of the story.
    + You can get the Alolan versions of First Gen Pokemon in-game.
    + Unnecessary wild Pokemon encounters are GONE. You can now see exactly what's running around and choose to encounter it or not. Wild Pokemon battles are also gone (except for Snorlax and Legendaries I believe). You don't have to fight every single Pokemon to catch it anymore, you just complete the catching mini-game. Normal trainer battles still exist and are aplenty, don't worry! It's SURPRISINGLY fun to skip the unnecessary grind and just focus on the battles that really matter.
    + Your partner Pokemon makes the game incredibly personal and adds another layer of cuteness. You can change clothes, hairstyles and accessories on your Pikachu/Evee and match your outfits! You can also play with your partner, which will get you some rewards.
    + This game finally got rid of having to teach your Pokemon moves like fly/surf/cut etc. and having to have them in your party in case you need them. Your partner Pokemon learns all these moves in a special selection screen so no space is taken up in your attack selection and Pikachu/Evee can still use them even if they aren't in your party. You can still obtain those moves and teach them to Pokemon if you want, but they don't need to be removed by the move deleter!
    + There is no need to run to Pokemon centers to change your party anymore! You constantly carry your Pokemon box around with you and can change your party whenever you like. You can send Pokemon directly from your box to Professor Oak for candy rewards that will help improve your Pokemon.
    + Unnecessary on-screen notifications such as "would you like to name the Pokemon you just caught" have been removed and you can now name your Pokemon whenever and wherever you want, as many times as you want.
    + Movement is fluid, and you can have another Pokemon as well as your partner outside the pokeball. Some of these (the big ones) can be ridden or even flown on! Moving around on Charizard for example makes you move much faster.
    + The pokemon outside your ball will help you find items hidden in the world and your Pikachu/Evee's tale will wag if you're close to a hidden item.

    NEUTRAL:
    +/- The Pokeball accessory is quite expensive but in my opinion worth it. I absolutely enjoy playing the game with it and hardly ever use another controller. It fits well in the hand and is of excellent quality. You can also use it to level your Pokemon up outside the game while walking or link it to Pokemon GO for extra rewards.

    CONS:
    - There is no breeding in the game, which is a shame.
    - No GTS system, which is a major step backwards for the series and trading with people you don't know is a pain.
    - There's one Pokemon Go exclusive Pokemon you cannot get just through playing Pokemon Let's Go, and I think that's a mistake. All Pokemon should be obtainable in the one game you bought (and the other version) without having to play Pokemon Go.

    I was very skeptic before trying this game but I have to say it was worth every cent and a breath of fresh air in the series. Unlike Fallout 76, it just WORKS. And to the people giving this game 0/10 after saying in their review they really enjoyed the main campaign but were disappointed with the endgame content: that is not how scores work. Post-game content is an extra bit added to the end of the game. If you really enjoyed the game up until then, that is an unfair score to give and I don't know how you justify it. For anyone looking for fun, engaging game-game content, Pokemon Let's Go is absolutely worth a try!
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  40. Nov 21, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! is an absolute delight of a game to play. It breathes fresh life into an otherwise relatively consistent franchise, in terms of mechanics. As someone who's played Pokémon as a child and was getting tired with newer iterations, such as Sun and Moon, this game gives new ideas a chance like other games haven't.

    While some would argue that they dislike the changes made to the game, compared to previous Pokémon titles, I feel as if most of the changes, that aren't simply just dropped content add simplicity and fun to the game. Reinvented Pokémon catching, while lacking battling, allows for much more fun, laid back catching of Pokémon. Personally, I've spent hours just catching Pokémon because of how much the more Pokémon GO like wild encounter system simplifies and takes tediousness out of the process. Battling wild Pokémon, while seemingly integral to a Pokémon game, now feels as if it was never needed. Battling trainers fills the void of wanting to battle, where wild Pokémon previously would just be used as a way to level up your current party. As well, the motion controls when catching wild Pokémon add a bit of goofy fun, where you'd think you'd be annoyed. On top of all this, the new way wild Pokémon are shown actively on the map, instead of randomly spawning battles in tall grass adds a sense of wonder to a Pokémon game that I feel everyone who's played these games since childhood would love.

    The only place I take issue with Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! is where there's a lack of content. While this game is meant to play off of the original generation of Pokémon games, where not all features or Pokémon were around, the game has a very odd pick and choose mindset about what is or isn't in the game. A few examples of things from newer generations that are left in would be riding Pokémon, newer types and moves from current generations, or mega evolutions. But some things that just seem odd are confusingly not in the game. Pokémon can no longer hold items, similar to generation one, there's some missing online features such as wonder trade, only Pokémon from generation 1 can be caught in this game (excluding Alolan forms and a Pokémon GO specific Pokémon). I assume the lack of Pokémon is due to time constraints and working on the next years Pokémon game, but it would've been nice to at least have been able to transfer Pokémon from previous generations to this game.

    Overall, Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! is a great game to play, and anyone who's a fan of the series should be able to appreciate what it has to offer, even if it may be missing some things you would have enjoyed. Regardless of the games shortcomings, the way the game adds a freshness to long-standing mechanics makes it more enjoyable to me, than it has been in a while.
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  41. Nov 22, 2018
    9
    People complain that this game is too childish, but fail to realize that this game is aimed towards a much younger demographic than the main series, much like how Pokemon Conquest and the Mystery Dungeon series are aimed to a more mature audience than the main series. I bought this knowing what it's targeted demographic was, and I find it enjoyable. While I do think the online features arePeople complain that this game is too childish, but fail to realize that this game is aimed towards a much younger demographic than the main series, much like how Pokemon Conquest and the Mystery Dungeon series are aimed to a more mature audience than the main series. I bought this knowing what it's targeted demographic was, and I find it enjoyable. While I do think the online features are lacking, I overall think this is a great addition to anyone who likes pokemon and does not concern themselves with some of the more advanced mechanics, such as trying to get perfect IV's, EV training and Shiny Hunting (though Shiny Hunting is still possible, and I plan to do such once I finish the story). Expand
  42. Nov 23, 2018
    9
    A faithful remake of a wonderful game. I feel the same as when I first played this series 10 years ago.
  43. Nov 27, 2018
    9
    Just finished the first run-through of the game. Mechanics are a huge improvement over past Pokemon games. No more having to waste time encountering and battling wild pokemon. You can easily avoid wild Zubats and Rattatas. The catching system is improved with Pokemon Go mechanics - no longer do you have to battle wild pokemon and maintain them at low health to catch them.

    There are a
    Just finished the first run-through of the game. Mechanics are a huge improvement over past Pokemon games. No more having to waste time encountering and battling wild pokemon. You can easily avoid wild Zubats and Rattatas. The catching system is improved with Pokemon Go mechanics - no longer do you have to battle wild pokemon and maintain them at low health to catch them.

    There are a lot of features that would be awesome to get back in future iterations - abilities, breeding, safari zone, fishing, different times of day affecting spawns - but at its core Lets Go is great and I think should be continued as a frame for future Pokemon games. Would love to see versions of Crystal, Emerald & Platinum redone in the same fashion.
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  44. Nov 28, 2018
    9
    *This review was based on my own opinion and experience with the game and is in no way paid for by Nintendo.*
    I personally had an absolute blast, seeing Kanto in 1080p on the TV is pretty amazing.
    I'm gonna dock a point for the simple fact that Mew is only available if you buy the Poké Ball Plus, which I did for Dex completion. The story is still like the earlier remakes of Red, Blue
    *This review was based on my own opinion and experience with the game and is in no way paid for by Nintendo.*
    I personally had an absolute blast, seeing Kanto in 1080p on the TV is pretty amazing.
    I'm gonna dock a point for the simple fact that Mew is only available if you buy the Poké Ball Plus, which I did for Dex completion.
    The story is still like the earlier remakes of Red, Blue and Green.
    The game's controls are decent.
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  45. Dec 26, 2018
    9
    I know this will be a very unpopular opinion but I actually really really like Pokemon lets go evee and pikachu we'll game freak took the franchises beginning and breathed new life and ideas into it like a hole new encounter system and new game mechanics not to mention the game looks great this truly is a nostalgia filled reboot of the original games that is actually really fun if youI know this will be a very unpopular opinion but I actually really really like Pokemon lets go evee and pikachu we'll game freak took the franchises beginning and breathed new life and ideas into it like a hole new encounter system and new game mechanics not to mention the game looks great this truly is a nostalgia filled reboot of the original games that is actually really fun if you actually look at what game freak did instead of calling it a cheap reboot of the original games it is actually a really fun filled experience packed with post game content maybe not as much as ultra son and moon but still a lot Expand
  46. Dec 30, 2018
    9
    Personally, I was a bit disappointed with this game, as the new catching system being taken from Pokemon GO is a bit boring to me, and the lack of wild battles, while this means that you don't anymore get angry from the constant attack of Zubats or other kinds of bat Pokemon, it also means you can also get angry during the process of catching all the Pokemon, and not being able to find aPersonally, I was a bit disappointed with this game, as the new catching system being taken from Pokemon GO is a bit boring to me, and the lack of wild battles, while this means that you don't anymore get angry from the constant attack of Zubats or other kinds of bat Pokemon, it also means you can also get angry during the process of catching all the Pokemon, and not being able to find a certain Pokemon, for me, that was Chansey. However, it looks stunning, it isn't glitchy, it has many different outfits which is always nice. My personal score is a 6 or 7 out of ten, depending on the day, but I do believe that you SHOULD play this game if you are a fan of the fantastic series we call Pokemon, also, don't listen to the people saying that this game is bad, it is a stunning game and if you asked me to 100% this before generations 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 (Not Gen 5 because that is my personal favourite), I would probably say yes to that. it is a highly recommended game on the Nintendo Switch.
    But Nintendo, if you're for some reason reading this, I would really like to see a blend of the old catching mechanic and the new one, where you can fight it first with the old Pokemon mechanics, then you can attempt to catch it with the Pokemon GO mechanics or faint it.
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  47. Mar 5, 2019
    9
    A relatively easy retelling of Pokémon Yellow. It's a great and very fun game with great graphics. The only main issue I have with this game is the price.
  48. Jun 24, 2019
    9
    el juego me gusto es una buena formad e iniciar de zero esperare con hancias el pokemon lets go sneasel
  49. Oct 21, 2019
    9
    It seems appropriate that the first game I complete on this journey back into Pokemon should be Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee. This is essentially a retelling of the first pokemon game ever created, but with simplified features from the Pokemon Go mobile game. I think it was an excellent introduction back into the series, as it largely had aspects of a full-fledged pokemon game but withIt seems appropriate that the first game I complete on this journey back into Pokemon should be Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee. This is essentially a retelling of the first pokemon game ever created, but with simplified features from the Pokemon Go mobile game. I think it was an excellent introduction back into the series, as it largely had aspects of a full-fledged pokemon game but with simplified mechanics and progression. These were refreshing when compared to the stressful, convoluted mechanics behind most pokemon games, that normally caused me to abandon them when I played before.

    I absolutely loved my time here. Catching all of the pokemon was very fun and while I missed battling being a primary focus of the game, I appreciated that the new catching mechanics made accomplishing goals more streamlined, like getting high IV pokemon. This was vastly superior to the traditional, obsessive breeding chains that most other pokemon games have. Additionally, catching was more skill based than before, with motion controls for throwing the pokeball and having to track the movements of the pokemon to catch them. Overall, it made catching, one of the less-focused aspects of pokemon (perhaps ironically), a major, fun draw of the game.

    What this meant for me was that, for the first time in series history, I was able to accomplish my goals in the game. I completed the pokedex, I created a high-IV team of my own and leveled them to 100, I was able to complete all the post-game content I wanted to thanks to this team, and I was able to acquire all the post-game items. This is the first time I felt those goals were reachable, instead of being behind a long and torturous game mechanics wall. The game was straightforward to play, something I appreciate in my modern life, and all of these new aspects meant the game was fun instead of tedious. The risk/reward system behind trying to keep a chain of catches going was crazy exciting to me and I sometimes found myself performing them just for the fun of it. I am so glad that I got back into one of my favorite genres of games and am very much looking forward to other pokemon games releasing in the future.
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  50. Nov 13, 2019
    9
    Hay pocos juegos que considero que siendo remakes son mejores que el original, pues bien creo que este es uno de esos pocos juegos, la idea de ver a los pokemon libres por el mundo me encanta, lastima que en algunos como en el bosque verde cuando hay muchos aparecen tirones, la idea de que la captura sea como en pokémon Go es interesante pero creo que prefiero la captura de toda la vida,Hay pocos juegos que considero que siendo remakes son mejores que el original, pues bien creo que este es uno de esos pocos juegos, la idea de ver a los pokemon libres por el mundo me encanta, lastima que en algunos como en el bosque verde cuando hay muchos aparecen tirones, la idea de que la captura sea como en pokémon Go es interesante pero creo que prefiero la captura de toda la vida, la curva de dificultad de este juego es algo extraña pues si el modo historia no es nada del otro mundo el postgame el modo ese de enfrentarte a los maestros es absurdamente complicado, más haya de eso solo puedo elogiar la música que la idea de hacerlo en plan orquesta les ha quedado genial, la idea de que Eevee en este caso haga las antiguas MO también es curioso y creo que es la mejor manera de no ocupar un exclavo de MO en tu equipo Expand
  51. Jul 23, 2021
    9
    I love the changes they've added in here to make this title more casual friendly. I love the pokemon series and have played since red and blue but sometimes it can be frustrating when you just want a relaxing stroll through the world. The lets go games scratch that itch and tide me over between the more standard titles.
  52. Mar 27, 2022
    9
    Pokemon: Let's Go Eevee me ha gustado mucho más de lo esperado. Un remake de los clásicos Rojo, Azul y Amarillo precioso, con gráficos y animaciones muy buenas y 3D. Es un viaje lleno de nostalgia, con una historia y unos Pokemon que me marcaron cuando era muy pequeño. Cambia el sistema de captura, dándole el enfoque de Pokemon Go, que puede no convencer a todo el mundo. Es importantePokemon: Let's Go Eevee me ha gustado mucho más de lo esperado. Un remake de los clásicos Rojo, Azul y Amarillo precioso, con gráficos y animaciones muy buenas y 3D. Es un viaje lleno de nostalgia, con una historia y unos Pokemon que me marcaron cuando era muy pequeño. Cambia el sistema de captura, dándole el enfoque de Pokemon Go, que puede no convencer a todo el mundo. Es importante destacar que este juego se basa mucho en la nostalgia de la primera generación. Si eres fan de esta, seguramente te guste mucho. Si no, puede quedarse corto con respecto al resto de juegos de la franquicia, con un toque mucho más infantil. Expand
  53. Feb 13, 2023
    9
    fun, bit I missed the random pokemons vs player part of the game...................
  54. Nov 28, 2018
    8
    Super remake pierwszej generacji pokemonów. I do tego zmniejszenia ilości walki z dzikimi pokemonami!
  55. Nov 24, 2018
    8
    Pokemon Blue back in the 90s was the first pokemon game i played as a child. Since then i have followed the series, and despite the hate people have for this game, i can honestly say it is a fantastic remake and alot of fun to play. Is it a competitive Pokemon game? No. Are there somethings that are dumbed down/ too easy? Yes. BUT! it is nonetheless fun, and a lot closer to the originalsPokemon Blue back in the 90s was the first pokemon game i played as a child. Since then i have followed the series, and despite the hate people have for this game, i can honestly say it is a fantastic remake and alot of fun to play. Is it a competitive Pokemon game? No. Are there somethings that are dumbed down/ too easy? Yes. BUT! it is nonetheless fun, and a lot closer to the originals then the negative reviews would have you think. Honestly treat this game as a unique entry in the series that does not have the depth of the others but certainly by no means is a bad game. Expand
  56. Nov 17, 2018
    8
    I have played Pokemon games since the red and blue days and have been a fan of the series since. (skipped diamond and pearl series unfortunately) but played everything else. I have adapted to every change the series has implemented and still do this day, there is not one RPG Pokemon game I dislike because they all focus on their primary purpose.
    So far, I have played about 8 hours of this
    I have played Pokemon games since the red and blue days and have been a fan of the series since. (skipped diamond and pearl series unfortunately) but played everything else. I have adapted to every change the series has implemented and still do this day, there is not one RPG Pokemon game I dislike because they all focus on their primary purpose.
    So far, I have played about 8 hours of this game and taken down 3 gyms. I'll get the negatives out of the way first.

    - The catching mechanic. Most of the time its not responsive with the motion controls and I hate how you can't battle wild Pokemon. As most people would agree who are veterans in the series or even if you have played one of the previous entries, it takes away an aspect of what makes the series great.

    - The candy system. Not all of it is bad, but it feels quite effortless to strengthen your pokemon when all you need to do is transfer pokemon and get different types of candies depending on the pokemon transferred. Its clever in a way, but could have been implemented better.

    Aside from those, the changes are for the better in my honest opinion. I can understand why people in the competitive scene are frustrated with these changes and hate the game, but I really believe that those features don't actually define a Pokemon game, however serve as a great addition for end game. The primary objectives are to battle, raise and collect pokemon which this game truly delivers on. A lot of the things people are complaining about are things that were incredibly tedious in the lead up to the result people were after in previous entries.
    The perfect example is breeding. First of all, none of that was in red/blue/yellow. Second of all, mindlessly breeding Pokemon and trying days/weeks to get 100% IV saps the fun out of it. Thats not saying it wasn't rewarding and I can see the appeal, but too much of it became boring and repetitive while taking the spirit out of what Pokemon is really all about.

    This game goes back to the core. When it all began but in HD. There aren't as many features because its only Kanto. You dont need a fancy trade system, you dont need to have abilities. Its kept simplified and easy for everyone to get into. (whoever added the feature where you can swap Pokemon in and out of your party at anytime needs a promotion by the way.) I was in the competitive scene a bit during the X/Y days and while I enjoyed it to an extent and had some super fun battles with friends, it doesn't define what pokemon is all about. As long as you can battle pokemon, catch pokemon, battle gym leaders, take on the pokemon league, catch legendaries and take in the scenery/story, thats all a pokemon game needs which this game has.

    In short, if you just want a fun experience where the core features of pokemon are what matters to you most, I recommend this. If you're expecting to create a competitive super team with breeding, abilities and held items. I can't recommend this at all. Also I have to admit, the price is quite steep for this game, but I find it very good so far.
    If you're on the fence about it being easy, not all of it is. I have lost a couple of times but it can be very hand holding and I won't deny that. Don't let the barrage of negative reviews sway you from this game. If you liked red/blue/yellow, its basically the same thing but friendly for all ages and looks stunning.
    This game ticks enough boxes for me and I've had heaps of fun with it :)
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  57. Dec 7, 2018
    8
    Before I start I want to make clear that I´m not a competitive pokemon player so I´m merely looking at the "fun" factor, which definitely makes this one worth buying even though it is has it´s flaws.

    I´ll try to be as objective as I can but bare in mind I´m looking at this game as someone who started playing when Pokemon Blue came out and I played every version except Sun/Moon, but
    Before I start I want to make clear that I´m not a competitive pokemon player so I´m merely looking at the "fun" factor, which definitely makes this one worth buying even though it is has it´s flaws.

    I´ll try to be as objective as I can but bare in mind I´m looking at this game as someone who started playing when Pokemon Blue came out and I played every version except Sun/Moon, but again, never as a competitive player so I won´t say anything about balancing in PvP.

    Pros:
    -no more HM slaves needed
    -no more random encounter frustration, you can now see the pokemon in the grass, helps both with catching what you want and immersion, it was always weird how 3m tall pokemon could hide in a knee deep bush
    -flying high makes traveling easier
    -definitely more challenging than the last pokemon game I played (which was Y)
    -even though I didn´t like Pokemon GO I thought the catch mechanics are surprisingly fun
    -characters actually acknowledge you as the champion after beating the elite four
    -chain catching pokemon makes the wanted pokemon spawn in a higher rate, making grinding less time consuming
    -I personally didn´t like the item holding mechanics of previous games, so I´m glad it´s gone but this is really just my own taste
    -graphics (textures, attack effects, models) look more polished and less "cheap 3D" than the last title I´ve played (again Pokemon Y)

    Cons:
    -even though harder than previous titles it is still way too easy
    -shared XP can´t be turned off
    -even though flying high is neat it is wonky to turn off and on, you have to press at least 7 buttons and navigate through 2 menus to get your pokemon in and out of the pokeball to start and stop flying high
    -having to buy a 20€ pokeball controller to get Mew is kind of an ass move, but it´s not necessary to have Mew to complete the pokedex and get the end game charm so I don´t really care
    -master trainers do not provide enough entertainment to really count as end game content
    -overall end game content is rather short, after beating the elite four I had to catch/evolve ~50 more pokemon to finish the pokedex and I could do it in two afternoons
    -at parts like silph co there are way too many trainers, makes the game feel extremely slow, instead of 6 trainers who fight you with one or 2 pokemon they should have 2 trainers with 6 pokemon, makes the game more difficult and you have to wait through fewer transition screens
    -the rival is not a rival, there is no dynamic between the main character and him and no real emotion (more believable characters please)

    Overall I had more fun with this game than with any other pokemon game in a very long time, even though some things like the uninteresting rival felt unnecessary.
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  58. Nov 18, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This entry is targeted for newcomers to the series and GameFreak made no excuses.
    If you haven't ever picked up a Pokemon game or have maybe tried out the Pokemon Go experience than this would be the game for you.
    Veterans would have to wait fo Sword and Shield to come out and take a bite out of it.

    The game is great on many levels- visuals, animation, music, pokemon's looks amazing on the TV.
    Probably the biggest nerf in the game compared to any other Pokemon game out there is the fact that you do not battle the wild pokemon's you encounter in the wild- you simply catch them. And that for me was the biggest minus because it takes away from the "fun grinding" that is Pokemon. You have to fight to catch them.

    Beyond that the story of Let's go plays out much like it's original with a few changes to make it easier for the new players.

    The battles in the game are actually quite great and exciting and they look amazing as well. One thing that I found to be made easier but to no purpose was the fact that most of the people you battle along the roads have only one (maximum 2) pokemon's, witch makes the battle seem a bit easy.
    The Gym leaders and their followers do add a bit of extra challenge to the mix and the Elite Four are quite the treat and a true test of the skills you have acquired along the way.

    All in all this might not be a game for the fans of the franchise, but newcomers will find it the best introduction to the series yet.
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  59. Nov 16, 2018
    8
    While I am not a fan of a lot of the changes, it still an enjoyable game. The graphics and presentation make the game enjoyable alone. it still has the Pokemon charm we all love. I highly recommend you check this out.
  60. Dec 6, 2018
    8
    No es solo nostalgia, es un buen juego que revive a los mejores juegos de pokémon y kes añade grandes detalles y jugabilidad. Muy bueno. Mierda para los haters, disfuten sus juegos y dejen a los demás en paz, se nota a legüas que no han tocado este juego, ni ningún otro, solo FIFA.
  61. Nov 16, 2018
    8
    Genial remake de Pokemon para volver a la infancia. Banda sonora y gráficos mejorados
  62. Nov 20, 2018
    8
    Me ha impresionado lo divertido que es este juego: la banda sonora es increíble, el juego tiene imágenes bonitas, estas molestas batallas al azar ya no están ahí. Es hermoso, es positivo, es relajante!

    Pokémon en su mejor momento!
  63. Nov 23, 2018
    8
    It lacks the depth that we are used to in main line pokemon games, but the game is still pretty solid, a good reimagining of the Kanto region and our first pokemon adventure.
  64. Nov 17, 2018
    8
    I feel you. Looking at these "Let's GO" games and feeling let down because of how much it looks like the mobile game came in and "ruined" the main series. I had the same concerns myself when I first saw the announcement trailer. The one thing that made me start giving "Let's GO" a chance was the announcement that this was a side game, and that we are still getting a brand new main seriesI feel you. Looking at these "Let's GO" games and feeling let down because of how much it looks like the mobile game came in and "ruined" the main series. I had the same concerns myself when I first saw the announcement trailer. The one thing that made me start giving "Let's GO" a chance was the announcement that this was a side game, and that we are still getting a brand new main series game in 2019 that is much closer to how previous games played. With all of that out of the way, let's dive into how I feel after almost 10 hours of "Let's GO, Eevee!".

    Starting with the bad, I'm still not completely sold on the motion controls and would have preferred those being optional. That said, they have worked pretty decently for me while docked. In handheld mode it's incredibly frustrating though. With how shaky trying to capture something is while sitting still I don't even want to imagine how bad trying to do so in the passenger seat of a car would be. Here's hoping they add the option to turn handheld motion off in a future update. This is pretty much the only bad thing I have to say about the game at this point.

    Surprisingly, I actually like the no wild battles more than I thought I would. There's a decent amount of challenge for some Pokemon encounters where they are jumping all over the screen while you try to time and aim your throw just right. The "Pokemon GO" like scoring system for better throws and chain catching the same Pokemon giving more EXP also feels really good. It seems like there are a lot more NPCs that want to battle you so there is still a lot of battling to do as you make your way to your next part of the story. I also really like the concept of chaining Pokemon to increase your chances of getting better stats, shinies, and having more rare Pokemon start spawning. And having Pokemon spawn around you in the world instead of as a random encounter is also really nice. It makes the world feel more alive and lets you pick and choose your battles. That said, they don't make it easy. I've had Pokemon spawn right in front of me on occasion, and some of them zip around making maneuvering around them difficult in tight spaces.

    As far as presentation goes I'd say the art style fits very nicely. It fits the excellent style from the past games kicked up a few notches thanks to the better hardware. I tend to prefer my games more stylized as opposed to realistic because stylized games tend to age much better. Pokemon's style has been refined over the years, but largely stayed with the same core and "Let's GO" is the best it's looked so far. The music is simply fantastic. They captured what the classic 8bit versions felt like back in the day and preserved that in the transition from beeps and chirps to instrumentals. The story is more or less the same as it always was. It's not the deepest story, but when has Pokemon ever had a terribly deep story. You go out to catch Pokemon, beat gyms, and be the best like no one ever was. The journey is more about what Pokemon you find along the way and watching them grow. That is something that's still very much present in "Let's GO".

    Over all I feel that this is an excellent addition to the Pokemon series. It's not perfect, but it is better than expected. I think there are some great ideas here that should be carried forward to the rest of the series, albeit with more options so players can better tailor the experience to their liking. I look forward to next year's new Pokemon game, and I'm hoping "Let's GO" does well enough for them to give us a Gen 2 revisit in this style with improvements to the system.
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  65. Dec 25, 2018
    8
    Mejor juego para empezar.
    El Remake del mejor juego de la historia en Pokemon :)
  66. Dec 6, 2018
    8
    The good: the graphics overhaul, no random encounters, Pokemon following you, bonding with your Pokemon, story remixing, streamlining of the overall system

    The bad: forced motion controls, Pokeball plus not being that useful, not being able to send Pokemon to Pokemon Go
  67. Nov 18, 2018
    8
    Complace a los fans menos neurótico y puntillosos de la saga que buscan recordar sus andanzas en Kanto y refrescar peripecias ocurridas en el anime como es la historia de amor de Pueblo Lavanda. Los fans que vienen de Pokemon Go van a incorporar nuevas mecánicas en un entorno colorido y con un sistema bastante simplificado que los abrazara muy fuerte para que conozcan mas de estaComplace a los fans menos neurótico y puntillosos de la saga que buscan recordar sus andanzas en Kanto y refrescar peripecias ocurridas en el anime como es la historia de amor de Pueblo Lavanda. Los fans que vienen de Pokemon Go van a incorporar nuevas mecánicas en un entorno colorido y con un sistema bastante simplificado que los abrazara muy fuerte para que conozcan mas de esta maravillosa saga. En cuanto a los controles hubiera preferido que haya soporte para el mando pro, porque la pokebola no llega a ser los suficientemente precisa para jugar y aveces el errar mucho un lanzamiento puede molestar un poco. La banda sonora está muy cuidada, tanto que no vamos a encontrar muchas melodías nuevas, aun así son tan maravillosas como cuando las escuchaba en la Game Boy, aunque debo decir que La melodía de lavender se siente más tétrica en 8 bit, eche de menos un reproductor de canciones para poder elegir los temas chiptune de la vieja escuela.
    Si te iniciastes en la saga con pokemon Yellow y luego por cuestiones de la vida te alejaste de los videojuegos y regresaste con Pokemon Go, este juego te espera con los brazos abiertos, sin rencores, sin prejuicios como tus padres, o tus hijos.
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  68. Nov 16, 2018
    8
    Pokemon Yellow clone, almost down an identical match up. Which I love.... I'm only like 11hrs in but its sensational. I love the new catching system, I love battles, I love that I know exactly what to do for this ONE release. But I hope we get a completely new "Gen 2 story" and we don't just see remakes that are identical to their predecessors in the beautiful and well created SwitchPokemon Yellow clone, almost down an identical match up. Which I love.... I'm only like 11hrs in but its sensational. I love the new catching system, I love battles, I love that I know exactly what to do for this ONE release. But I hope we get a completely new "Gen 2 story" and we don't just see remakes that are identical to their predecessors in the beautiful and well created Switch engine.

    Seriously its a lot of fun though... extremely nostalgic and everything I wanted a 2018 Pokemon Game to be. I just feel like maybe delving into a new story with new characters is needed. "Take a risk with the next one Nintendo."

    Its solid, for once critics are right. 8/10
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  69. Nov 19, 2018
    8
    Okay, so I get that the games might be a bit on the disappointing side, especially with how lazy some parts of the game feels like; but at the same time I truly feel like the games have loads and loads of love and passion poured into them, they're supposed to be great games and they truly are to a certain point but afterwards it kind of dwindles down into "eh, I've seen this two hundredOkay, so I get that the games might be a bit on the disappointing side, especially with how lazy some parts of the game feels like; but at the same time I truly feel like the games have loads and loads of love and passion poured into them, they're supposed to be great games and they truly are to a certain point but afterwards it kind of dwindles down into "eh, I've seen this two hundred times already" and it kind of gets stale.

    The reviewers that rated it a 0 or a 1 or even a 2 were indeed immature by being so negative about it, though I do get that it feels like a slap across the face for them; look on **** board /vp/, they're very... 'passionate' about Pokemon. But come on, it is just a bit childish to hate on an otherwise beautiful game just for the sake of making it look bad.

    I myself haven't played the games but I've seen enough footage from livestreams and playthroughs to know that Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee are not games for me, nor will they ever be because they do not appeal to me.
    However, though I am of the opinion they are a bit lacklustre when it comes to how the experience feels, as I don't feel wowed, just mildly entertained and at that point the grinding for Pokemon just feels tedious when there's no thrill of battle. But truly, the games are gorgeously crafted, the remade soundtracks are amazing and you can really see they tried their best to stick to their plan and made an easy to pick up game for kids to enjoy and get into with a cutesie artstyle and everything with it.

    So to conclude my statement;
    While the game does deserve it's criticism for lacking in various important areas such as replayability, thrill management and depth of the game, it doesn't deserve the beatdown it is getting for it is still a stunningly gorgeous game carefully crafted with lots of time, effort, passion and especially a lot of love for Pokemon and that is where the game truly shines.

    It is easily worth a solid 14 out of 10 for how beautiful it is, though it does deserve a critical 4 out of 10 for the fact it'll be lacklustre after 14 to 17 hours of the game.

    Is it worth the 60 euro price tag? Not so much.
    Is it still worth trying out at a cheaper price if you want to? Definitely.
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  70. Nov 17, 2018
    8
    A fun, cute Pokemon game. The graphics are stylised and the pokemon look adorable, the cute scenes look great. This game is a great nostalgia trip though its a lot easier than the original game! As someone that has played Pokemon from the release of red, this isnt a perfect entry into the series but it's definitely a fun and playable game. The motion controls are a nice addition to thisA fun, cute Pokemon game. The graphics are stylised and the pokemon look adorable, the cute scenes look great. This game is a great nostalgia trip though its a lot easier than the original game! As someone that has played Pokemon from the release of red, this isnt a perfect entry into the series but it's definitely a fun and playable game. The motion controls are a nice addition to this non-mainline game. Expand
  71. Nov 19, 2018
    8
    It's an extremely fun pokemon game. You got the mix of catching pokemon like in pokemon go and the same battle experience in the original games. The story is just like that from the original anime and it's a great refreshing and nostalgic game. I don't think that it's really worth $60, that feels a little stretched but besides thats its a really great game.
  72. Nov 16, 2018
    8
    I really do like this game; It;s nintendo trying something new with these pokemon games by making them more like pokemon go. I know that this game won't be for everyone, that was pretty much certain with the pokemon go like features, but damn this hate for something different is intense. Either way though, this game is a good game, even if it's different
  73. Nov 17, 2018
    8
    As somebody that's been interested in Pokémon but turned off by recent entries, this game suits me.

    In recent games, there's a huge pile of legacy systems that i'm not familiar with. I don't have experience with held items, EVs, breeding, competitive play and so on. I haven't been able to get into a Pokémon game like I have this one since back in the days of Gold and Silver.
    As somebody that's been interested in Pokémon but turned off by recent entries, this game suits me.

    In recent games, there's a huge pile of legacy systems that i'm not familiar with. I don't have experience with held items, EVs, breeding, competitive play and so on. I haven't been able to get into a Pokémon game like I have this one since back in the days of Gold and Silver.

    Frustrations like wild pokemon encounters and difficult team management due to uneven leveling between pokemon have been sorted. HM's no longer use one of your move slots, and TM's can be used as often as you like. It feels like a Pokémon game where customisation is easy and you aren't punished for changing elements of your team or your pokemon as often as you like.

    Graphically the game looks crisp, but isn't quite as aesthetically interesting as Pokémon Sun and Moon which had some very creative environments. Let's Go features familiar environments rendered in a crisp, minimalist style. It looks fine but it doesn't make you say wow.

    Yes it's very cute, yes there are elements that are clearly aimed at kids, the game is easy and most team setups will be viable... But these issues don't take away from the fact that the game is a lot of fun, and it's the most fun i've had with a Pokémon game in a while. Perhaps this is an ideal entry point for the series? It depends how well the next title manages the learning curve.

    If handled poorly, then there'll just be two seperate Pokémon series, one for casuals and one for hardcore... If handled properly, then this game could act as a gateway to bring Pokémon to whole new generations of people. We'll see what happens!
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  74. Nov 20, 2018
    8
    In spite of the review bombing being done on both this and pikachu version, these games are honestly great. The graphics and music are beautiful, the story is good, and the capturing, despite being tied to admittedly cumbersome motion controls, is done well enough that it becomes irritating. Even the biggest issue brought up before launch, the new prerequisites for entering gyms, areIn spite of the review bombing being done on both this and pikachu version, these games are honestly great. The graphics and music are beautiful, the story is good, and the capturing, despite being tied to admittedly cumbersome motion controls, is done well enough that it becomes irritating. Even the biggest issue brought up before launch, the new prerequisites for entering gyms, are largely simple tasks that don't, in any way, shape, or form affect the flow of the game, as most task are so arbitrary that you'll have them done well before you get to the gym. Overall, people are complaining just for the sake of complaining, and more than likely none of the people giving the games 1s and 0s have even bothered to even touch the game. Just trust the critics on this. Expand
  75. Nov 17, 2018
    8
    I'm going to give an honest review/opinion of the game, regardless of any expectations we may have assumed was there.

    This game is literally a Pokémon Yellow remake, just for the Switch, so it's going to be judged just like that. However, while it may just be yet another remake of the relentless Kanto fan service we've been given... it's still a very beautiful and detailed reimagination
    I'm going to give an honest review/opinion of the game, regardless of any expectations we may have assumed was there.

    This game is literally a Pokémon Yellow remake, just for the Switch, so it's going to be judged just like that. However, while it may just be yet another remake of the relentless Kanto fan service we've been given... it's still a very beautiful and detailed reimagination of sprites and pixels we saw around 20 years ago; this game does give Kanto another breath that we may not have gotten otherwise. Not saying we were in need of one but it's not a bad thing. The details and such that went into partner Pokémon, the overworld, etc, are all very very good.

    At first I thought it was just getting another Pokémon Go game but now I'm seeing the appeal of the simplicity that is Let's Go. Just because it's simple, doesn't necessarily mean the game is easy; I see a lot of people are saying "we lack EV systems, blah blah competitive blah" but again, this game is literally a copy and paste of Yellow... which was also nearly as simple. Still, the battles can be difficult. Yes, my level 12 Pidgey might give a level 9 Squirtle a super smack down with a 1x effective attack, but a level 15 Jigglypuff will also give said Pidgey a super smack down with a 1x effective attack. To those saying that the game is super easy and underwhelming, it's because they are knowingly trying to squeeze out every ounce of competitive technique and apply it to a game that didn't know how to compensate, kinda like Pokémon Yellow... where a lot of this didn't exist anyway. Also when going for catching chains, you can put your main team away so they don't get the massive exp boost and then bring them back when you're done, etc. There are many ways for you to circumvent the generosity the game has towards newcomers. Finally, for the difficulty excuse, my Eevee actually had a hard time against Misty's Starmie and I was nearly wiped because I was under the impression that this game would be overly forgiving for me... such as using a fire type attack on Starmie- barely did any damage, and Starmie would soon show me that I made a folly.

    Overall, because it IS a simple copy and paste of Yellow, I'm not saying it's the greatest game ever but it's no worse than the game we all loved 20 years ago. It's not promising anything next generation and serves likely as a beta test game for the Nintendo Switch, so don't act all entitled; we're getting that next year.
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  76. Nov 17, 2018
    8
    Getting review bombed for no reason. I grew up playing red, blue, and yellow. This may not have all the features that we've come to expect from a modern pokemon game.
    They try some new things, and they're mostly fun.
    Would i like more? Yes. Do i feel like i got value for my purchase? Definitely yes. The only major change I'd like is let us use the pro controller and get rid of motion
    Getting review bombed for no reason. I grew up playing red, blue, and yellow. This may not have all the features that we've come to expect from a modern pokemon game.
    They try some new things, and they're mostly fun.
    Would i like more? Yes. Do i feel like i got value for my purchase? Definitely yes. The only major change I'd like is let us use the pro controller and get rid of motion controls on docked mode!
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  77. Nov 20, 2018
    8
    I think the game is kinda nice. You should consider that its not part of the main series, so there is another point from where the game should be viewed. In my opinion, it's a good way for Nintendo to test the way a Pokemon Game could function on the switch. And i really enjoyed to visit the old Kanto locations. I never expected to see another remake of the first games and its so nostalgicI think the game is kinda nice. You should consider that its not part of the main series, so there is another point from where the game should be viewed. In my opinion, it's a good way for Nintendo to test the way a Pokemon Game could function on the switch. And i really enjoyed to visit the old Kanto locations. I never expected to see another remake of the first games and its so nostalgic to travel around in this game. Yeah, maybe its too easy, maybe the pokemon catching thing isnt the best, but... its actually fun. And thats what a game should be made for . Thats indeed just my point of view. Try it yourself. I think its worth to be tested. Expand
  78. Nov 19, 2018
    8
    The game gives you that you can expect. Simple but nostalgic. I appreciate the simple mechanics in some way. It is ideal to remember your childhood since the game is exactly the same ( including almost dialogues and OST). It is not the perfect game or GOTY, but very playable and enjoyable. 7.5 ;)
  79. Nov 19, 2018
    8
    If your looking for an assassins creed graphic style upgrade to Pokémon then lower your expectations because that is not the purpose of this game nor is it a mainline game. The purpose of this game is to reintroduce people like me who left the Pokémon franchise because of how overly complicated it become and I love it. The art style follows the 3DS games and it's cute, I'm really enjoyingIf your looking for an assassins creed graphic style upgrade to Pokémon then lower your expectations because that is not the purpose of this game nor is it a mainline game. The purpose of this game is to reintroduce people like me who left the Pokémon franchise because of how overly complicated it become and I love it. The art style follows the 3DS games and it's cute, I'm really enjoying getting back into it Expand
  80. Nov 19, 2018
    8
    The vast majority of these reviews were left by people who were not capable of playing games in 1998 or who are incapable of understanding what Let’s Go tries to accomplish.
    If you’re looking for a core game that mimics the previous titles, yes, Let’s Go will probably put you off since the random battles are gone. Your game is coming in 2019.
    But if you loved RBY as a kid and/or you love
    The vast majority of these reviews were left by people who were not capable of playing games in 1998 or who are incapable of understanding what Let’s Go tries to accomplish.
    If you’re looking for a core game that mimics the previous titles, yes, Let’s Go will probably put you off since the random battles are gone. Your game is coming in 2019.
    But if you loved RBY as a kid and/or you love the Pokémon games and want to play them with your kids, this is a perfect game. The game is *not* in any way geared at hardcore players.
    That’s why so many of these reviews strike me as so obtuse - people who want a different game than the game in front of them.

    Of course, the game isn’t perfect. It’s not a 10/10. However, it is a game that’s ridiculously fun to play if you want to relive the RBY experience in a relaxing way. You still need to know your types, there is plenty to do post-game, and for collectors, there is no shortage of perfect IVs and shinies to gather.
    If it doesn’t sound like fun to you, then just keep moving. Don’t destroy the rating of a game just because you’re upset the game doesn’t cater to your specific requests of Pokémon game (again, the “normal” game is coming in 2019).
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  81. Nov 20, 2018
    8
    I REALLY wanted to hate this game. But after putting a couple hours into it, I just can't!

    The game is extremely charming, and still feels like Pokemon. I went in expecting something that was phoned in, and just an attempt to slap together the Pokemon GO mechanics with Pokemon Yellow for a quick cash grab. However, I find myself unable to put it down. Yes I was initially
    I REALLY wanted to hate this game. But after putting a couple hours into it, I just can't!

    The game is extremely charming, and still feels like Pokemon. I went in expecting something that was phoned in, and just an attempt to slap together the Pokemon GO mechanics with Pokemon Yellow for a quick cash grab. However, I find myself unable to put it down. Yes I was initially disappointed that random wild battles were gone, but in it's place we get a fun and different approach to the Pokemon games. It gives the universe a fresh feeling that I rather enjoy. Everything else feels just like a core Pokemon game!

    PROS:

    *Style*
    Appealing, enjoyable, and very clean

    *Wild Captures*
    Feels more fleshed out from Pokemon GO, not as static or buggy. Just as addicting

    *Battles*
    All clear here. Still the same fun from any other Pokemon game. There's just as many, making me feel like I really haven't lost anything.

    *Music*
    Awesome soundtrack

    *Characters*
    Still wish we had a jerk of a rival, but all the characters create an enjoyable atmosphere

    CONS:

    *Difficulty*
    Its a Pokemon game. Duh. They've always been as hard as you make them on yourself. However Gamefreak made your starter WAY to powerful. Made the first hours mind numbingly easy. I've set mine aside to avoid carving my way through every battle with Eevee, because you TOTALLY could. Instead I've solved this by building a team without him. Ramped up the difficulty enough for me to start really enjoying the game.

    *RNG*
    Always been part of Pokemon games. But the wild captures are still very luck based like in Pokemon GO. The Pokemon can still run away after you throw the ball. Eat your food and bounce. A bit annoying to say the least. Takes a lot of the timing and strategy of throwing a ball away, and leaves a lot to luck and fast reaction.

    *No Breeding*
    It was very unfortunate to miss out on the breeding and EV / IV mechanics of the game. That is a loss I cannot ignore. Plain and simple. If Gamefreak took the time, I believe they could have created a new formula for breeding for CP (instead of IVs). Missed opportunity.

    OVERALL:

    I'm loving this re-imagining of Pokemon. It's casual, sure. But still very enjoyable. Honestly I wouldn't mind if they continued to make these style of remakes for other generations. And hope they do! It breathes new life into the universe, and really feels like something new.

    If you are still on the fence about this game, give it a shot. Try it out for an hour, and I'm sure you'll see what I'm talking about too.
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  82. Nov 20, 2018
    8
    It is just a spin off.
    A pretty good one.
    the negative reviews are just dumb since that is no main pokemon game. the whole point of it is that the pokemon go players have a better start into it. Also a "normal" pokemon game will release next year. Also there is 2 player 0.0 For me that is a great thing because i can play it together with a friend now what i really wanted for a long
    It is just a spin off.
    A pretty good one.
    the negative reviews are just dumb since that is no main pokemon game.
    the whole point of it is that the pokemon go players have a better start into it.
    Also a "normal" pokemon game will release next year.
    Also there is 2 player 0.0
    For me that is a great thing because i can play it together with a friend now what i really wanted for a long time.
    Btw the game is easy as hell, thats why not higher as 8/10
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  83. Nov 20, 2018
    8
    Sin dudas me hizo recordar mi viejo game boy color, y mi primer pokemon red! Gracias a este juego compre la consola. Altamente recomendado a pesar del extraño negativismo en esta página. Entré para ver y realmente me dio tristeza la comunidad. Llevo más de 24hs jugandolo desde su lanzamiento y fue todo un paso por la nostalgia, un gran avance para nuevos jugadores y una adicción que hizoSin dudas me hizo recordar mi viejo game boy color, y mi primer pokemon red! Gracias a este juego compre la consola. Altamente recomendado a pesar del extraño negativismo en esta página. Entré para ver y realmente me dio tristeza la comunidad. Llevo más de 24hs jugandolo desde su lanzamiento y fue todo un paso por la nostalgia, un gran avance para nuevos jugadores y una adicción que hizo el juego un magnifico 8! Gracias y ahora aprender de esto y armar un Pokemon de su saga original! Esto es solo un inicio, sus mecanicas no te pueden llenar. Pero cumple y mucho sobre su universo! Expand
  84. Nov 21, 2018
    8
    I did not expect to like the game a lot, but I instead like the game a whole lot. It is not perfect by any means, but no game is.

    Notes beforehand: this is my first Switch game, I bought the special Let's GO Eevee edition Switch package with Let's GO theme, Pokéball Plus and LG: Eevee pre-installed on it. I'm also not too far into the game yet, with only having beaten the third gym so
    I did not expect to like the game a lot, but I instead like the game a whole lot. It is not perfect by any means, but no game is.

    Notes beforehand: this is my first Switch game, I bought the special Let's GO Eevee edition Switch package with Let's GO theme, Pokéball Plus and LG: Eevee pre-installed on it. I'm also not too far into the game yet, with only having beaten the third gym so far. However, I could not stand seeing the review bombing - honest opinions are great, helpful. It sucks because I say so/it's not what I wanted (while what I wanted is on the way), is not.

    The positives:
    - It is Pokémon through and through in my opinion. You catch, raise, battle, evolve and more.
    - The soundtrack is nostalgic, but of very good quality as well; really enjoyable
    - I was skeptical about the art style at first. I found it too cartoony and not as realistic as it could have looked. A few minutes in, however, I already changed my mind. It looks beautiful (at least on my television, I have not used handheld mode yet). To me it looks like it always should have. It's colorful, cheerful and
    - it's more a living and breathing world than ever before. Pokémon appearing in the overworld, I never want that to go away
    - The attention to your starter Pokémon is great and since Eevee is one of my favorite Pokémon of all time and I want one for real, her adorableness is very pleasing
    - There are still plenty of trainer fights
    - I find using the Pokéball Plus to catch Pokémon with, genuinely more fun than just clicking a button as in the previous games
    - You don't only have a Pokémon following you, but you can ride a bigger one and Eevee rides YOU! I love it
    There is more interaction with your Pokémon now, due to the point above
    - Many characters, like Brock and Misty, look better to me now than even in the anime
    - Slight tweaks in where to find items and in the story, keep my approximately one millionth journey through Kanto relatively fresh and enjoyable
    - The new shiny chaining method is very nice and it even keeps count of your chain for you!
    - You can rename Pokémon at any time
    - You can access your box from your bag
    - Despite all the negatives below, the fun factor is MASSIVE

    The negatives:
    - You no longer fight wild Pokémon. This is of course the big one. I would be all for fighting them first, then having the current throw/catch mechanics activate as soon as you select a ball from your inventory. A toggle for this or classic capturing would also be nice
    - Capture rate is very low, even for some low-level Pokémon
    - Pokémon can flee or block you at any time. The flee even if you just used a berry or threw a ball, unlike in Pokémon Go. This is really frustrating when you are chaining, or when you encounter something rare
    - The starter Pokémon are too overpowered. Yes, Pikachu in Yellow was underwhelming and almost useless. A slight buff after a certain level threshold to replace evolution would have been nice. But... my Eevee has continuously been handed out attacks it should not be able to learn, just to ramp up her strength and those attacks have broken effects. 100% chance to burn and paralyze on 90-power attacks, for example
    - You cannot turn exp. share off, unlike in previous entries. I would like to not earn ungodly amounts of exp when catching Pokémon. I avoid catching what I want sometimes because I find I'm getting too much exp.
    - You cannot sort your party on top in the box. You have to favorite them first, then sort by favorites. And sorting favorites cannot be done in conjunction with alphabetical order, only numerical
    - The story changes fall a little flat at times
    - Little pet peeve: I wish they had used Eevee's VA from the XY/Z anime instead. That one was spot-on and to me, the one in Let's GO Eevee, sounds a bit too much like a human trying to be a cute Eevee
    - While on one hand there is more interaction with your starter, it also sacrifices grooming, for example. Changing hairstyle is not possible with your controllers, not even with the Pokéball Plus and you cannot play with any of your other Pokémon like you did with Pokémon Amie/Refresh in XY/SM/USUM. This, I really miss. An emphasis on playing with your Pokémon and fuzzy adorable cuteness, yet my Vulpix can only be playing with when loaded into my Pokéball Plus (and thus I can't see it), or talked to a bit when it's running behind me in the game. No more real petting, feeding, etc. of your other Pokémon. Unless I missed that, which would be a gross mistake on my part
    - Menus overall are clunky, but I play exclusively with the Pokéball Plus, so your mileage may vary if you use the Joycons/touchscreen
    - 'Running' is a bit slow, but that sort of was the case in SM/USUM as well, if I recall correctly. I even find my ride Pokémon slow, though. And that is supposed to be a fast one (not spoiling which one)
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  85. Nov 21, 2018
    8
    Let's Go is, at heart, a spin-off. No matter what Game Freak says, these new RPGs differ from the main series of games in very subtle but core aspects that shift their focus completely, that it's very problematic to compare them to games like Sun or Omega Ruby.

    So if we take them at face value, these titles are fun, unassuming, pretty, and they have content enough for hundreds of hours
    Let's Go is, at heart, a spin-off. No matter what Game Freak says, these new RPGs differ from the main series of games in very subtle but core aspects that shift their focus completely, that it's very problematic to compare them to games like Sun or Omega Ruby.

    So if we take them at face value, these titles are fun, unassuming, pretty, and they have content enough for hundreds of hours of gameplay.

    Sure, some decisions are hard to understand, and the game struggles to find a personality with all the changes and trying to appeal to different crowds, which is why my score's not higher. But they're still thoroughly enjoyable and I'd recommend them to anyone with a slight interest in Pokémon, both new and old fans. Just take them for what they are: a snack before the main course in 2019.
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  86. Nov 21, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I started with red version and played through the series until heart gold and soul silver then life got in the way. I came back to the series with pokemon go and have played halfway through let's go. I love complex games with a lot of depth. Yes, this scaled down, only because it's a remake of a basic game, but it keeps me interested and I haven't gotten bored.

    These "hardcore fans" leaving biased reviews is ridiculous.

    This is a fancy remake of Pokemon yellow. If that's not your cup of tea, stop here and don't play it. Of course this remake has some extra features that emphasizes catching pokemon in a "Gotta catch 'em all" game. I welcome it.

    The catching mechanic is basically the only thing brought over from pokemon GO and it is a welcome change to grinding out battling and catching wild pokemon in other versions. The catching mechanic makes grinding more enjoyable. I am able to level up my pokemon as well as look for the pokemon with stats and natures to actually build up a strong party. To what end? Personal fulfillment and online battles. I haven't battled online so I am unsure what that is exactly like, I just know there is no global ranking.

    From what I have seen in the game so far, your items like calcium, hp up, pp up, iron, etc have all been replace by different candies obtained from catching pokemon and transferring to professor oak. This replaces grinding to collect money to buy those items with grinding to catch pokemon.

    Due to the catching mechanic and the desire to build a great team and just find shiny and strong pokemon, i often find myself distracted from the main story to catch pokemon in a random spot.

    Pokemon appearing in the overworld is awesome.

    Yes, I do miss hold items and breeding, but there are still natures and an abundance of pokeballs. The mechanics of leveling pokemon as you look for your specific natures and IV's replaces the need for breeding. It's wonderful multitasking.

    I haven't finished the game so I only the post game content involves the master trainers which would have you level up each species to battle and claim the title of master trainer for that species. But it doesn't sound lacking. I hear people still say crystal's battle tower is still the best post game content.

    I do wish the region was larger, but it's a remake of yellow so what more can you expect? As much as I wish for a bigger region, online matchmaking (still not sure how online battles work), hold items, etc. This is a wonderful remake of pokemon yellow with new features that I hope make it into the 2019 gen. Pokemon Let's go is a testing ground to refresh the pokemon series. Nintendo chose a solid platform to test new mechanics. I call it a successful test.
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  87. Nov 21, 2018
    8
    Pokémon Let’s Go Eevee was a relaxing stroll through memory lane.

    The graphics were great, easily the best Pokémon has ever looked. While some Pokémon’s running animations were a bit awkward, most of them were incredible and all of their battle sprites were amazing. The trailers didn’t really do it justice. The music was a large orchestra arrangement of all of the original tracks, most
    Pokémon Let’s Go Eevee was a relaxing stroll through memory lane.

    The graphics were great, easily the best Pokémon has ever looked. While some Pokémon’s running animations were a bit awkward, most of them were incredible and all of their battle sprites were amazing. The trailers didn’t really do it justice.
    The music was a large orchestra arrangement of all of the original tracks, most of which sounded great, some of which didn’t really hit home.
    Some cons: having only the original 151 plus 2 more is a bit disappointing, however if generation 8 looks anything like this, then I won’t have this problem. I wish there was more to do in the post game, especially since I payed $60 for it instead of the usual $40. Sure the master trainers are cool but grinding to face them was a chore. I just did 6 so I could face red. Because it was a remake of yellow and not leaf green or fire red, I do miss the Orange Island plotline we got. Post game, dragonite, charizard and Aryodactal can be riden in the sky and can fly over obsivcals. This makes the game must faster, however, you need to get off to interact with anything including going into houses and going across routes with a gate. This means you need to open your menu, select return to poke ball, land, go to where you need to go, open your menu back up and select follow just to move around quicker.

    Surprises: not being able to evolve your starter never bothered me because of how strong they actually are. I boxed my eevee pretty early on and took him back out for some post game and he was still kicking ass. I thought I would hate the wild catching system but I actually kind of love it. Sure the motion controls are not great but this style of Pokémon was decent. Seeing the Pokémon in the overworld felt nice and gave more personality to the world you’re traveling in. I thought I would hate the rival but I didn’t. And I didn’t miss held items and abilities as much as I thought I would.

    Biggest complaint would be the Pokéball plus being the only method to catch mew. I’m not spending $50 just for mew
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  88. Nov 22, 2018
    8
    Ok so let's start. A lot of reviews here are bad but seem to miss the point of the game entirely. This is a remake of Pokemon Yellow so of course there will only be the original 1st gen pokemon. This game was created to bring in new players so of course it is going to be easier (just like X and Y). This IS NOT a core game. The game is a delightful and casual experience and was awesome toOk so let's start. A lot of reviews here are bad but seem to miss the point of the game entirely. This is a remake of Pokemon Yellow so of course there will only be the original 1st gen pokemon. This game was created to bring in new players so of course it is going to be easier (just like X and Y). This IS NOT a core game. The game is a delightful and casual experience and was awesome to play with my other half. Yes the catching system is different but it's not a big deal, in fact you get more exp this way. Trainer battles and gym leaders are still a thing. People just seem butt hurt that it's not a core mechanic game, people don't seem to like change. My opinion is that this game does exactly what Game Freak intended it to. 8/10 for me, great causal experience that i thoroughly enjoyed. You dont HAVE to buy the £40 controller and you don't HAVE to play with Pokemon Go, these things are optional at the end of the day. If you play pokemon games you'll most likely enjoy this, don't let others put you off. Expand
  89. Nov 22, 2018
    8
    It's a good game but the catching method really sucks. Considering catching is really important having it being really hard to do sucks. But otherwise it's a really good game!
  90. Nov 23, 2018
    8
    When i heard about this game first time i wasn’t think that it will be a great idea, but when i saw the trailer i started to change my opinion, so i decided to give it an oportunity. I was a great decision. Its the perfect way to mix the traditional games with other line (like could be Pokémon Mistery Dungeon, etc.). A good way to bring a older game (Pokémon yellow) likea remaster withWhen i heard about this game first time i wasn’t think that it will be a great idea, but when i saw the trailer i started to change my opinion, so i decided to give it an oportunity. I was a great decision. Its the perfect way to mix the traditional games with other line (like could be Pokémon Mistery Dungeon, etc.). A good way to bring a older game (Pokémon yellow) likea remaster with more new things to do and try. Obviously, its for different public that people that just want competitive mode. Its just for play and have fun alone or with friends. Expand
  91. Nov 23, 2018
    8
    First I would like to state I don't normally write reviews on a product but I felt this product had too many reviews that were uninformative. Second I would like to state if you did not play this video game you should not review it. Third this is not a main Pokemon generation game. Pokemon have many side games and remakes this is just one of them.

    Now to the review- I started out
    First I would like to state I don't normally write reviews on a product but I felt this product had too many reviews that were uninformative. Second I would like to state if you did not play this video game you should not review it. Third this is not a main Pokemon generation game. Pokemon have many side games and remakes this is just one of them.

    Now to the review- I started out with the mindset that this game would be bad. I love Pokemon and so I tried the new game and it took me by surprise. I love what they did with the game, the world feels alive. You walk to an area and Pokemon are walking and flying around just like you would imagine in a real Pokemon world. I can now choose who I would like to catch. They use the Pokemon go system when catching Pokemon and you can use different balls and bait to make it easier to catch. You can get rare Pokemon to come out with lures and with increased catch combo. You get XP for catching Pokemon based on the catch and size. Pokemon battles are the same as all games you give people the stare and they walk up to you and battle. The game has tons of Pokemon trainer battles and not all of them are easy. I found myself preparing and changing my Pokemon out to counter what types of Pokemon the other trainer had. I find that in most gen Pokemon games I don't even have to counter as long as my Pokemon are high level I just wipe the floor with them so this provided a bit more of a challenge. You also don't have to walk to a PC anymore you can switch Pokemon anytime in your inventory which I like. I also felt that we had more interactions with our Pokemon since they didn't have to stay in a ball the whole time. I liked playing with my eevee and dressing them up.

    This game isn't perfect though by any means but no game is. I had issues with the catching controls at times. I preferred just playing it with the controllers attached rather then using them separate from the switch since it was easier to control. The story is a bit lacking but it is a remake of the first game which didn't have much of a story anyways. I would have liked to see some other gen Pokemon but they do have the Alola remakes of the first gen which is pretty cool. Also like most Pokemon games all the NPCs look the same. Also I think that we should have been allowed to take eevee or pikachu out of party if we wanted. I think the price is a little high for the game and I would recommend if you have trouble with finances to maybe buy it when the price goes down.

    Overall though I was able to immerse myself in this Pokemon world. If you are someone who hates the Pokemon go mechanics or someone who has to have that battle sequence during the capturing then this game is not for you and it was never marketed towards you. If you love Pokemon and love the Kanto region then give this game a try you might enjoy it.
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  92. Nov 23, 2018
    8
    Soy fan de la saga pokemon desde sus inicios en rojo y azul y nunca me ha gustado el rumbo que ha ido tomando la franquicia hacia experiencias cada vez mas sencillas e insustanciales a nivel mecánico y narrativo.
    La primera vez que anunciaron el juego lo primero que pensé es que la saga tal y como la conocía había muerto, el éxito de pokemon go habia terminado por enterrar lo poco que
    Soy fan de la saga pokemon desde sus inicios en rojo y azul y nunca me ha gustado el rumbo que ha ido tomando la franquicia hacia experiencias cada vez mas sencillas e insustanciales a nivel mecánico y narrativo.
    La primera vez que anunciaron el juego lo primero que pensé es que la saga tal y como la conocía había muerto, el éxito de pokemon go habia terminado por enterrar lo poco que quedaba en la saga que podria atraerme. Me equivocaba.
    Estos juegos son un spin off de la saga principal a la verz que un remake de pokemon amarillo con mucho potencial.
    El nuevo sistema de capturas tan criticado por muchos si bien no es perfecto, resulta un soplo de aire fresco para jugadores que como yo, ya estaban cansados de tener que enfrentarse a centenares de zubat cada vez que atravesaban una cueva. Ahora puedes elegir si enfrentarte a un pokemon o no, y no es necesario pasarse las horas en la hierba alta huyendo de combates para encontrar el pokemon que buscas. Aún así, no le veo mucho sentido a tener que capturar cientos de rattatas para que tu equipo suba de nivel, hubiera sido genial poder elegir si combatir o no.
    A nivel de historia es pokemon amarillo excepto porque no lo es. El desarrollo es practicamente el mismo que en el original aunque con algunos cambios. Lo más notable el cambio de protagonistas, esto para mí es un gran error. Todavía no ha existido ningun rival a la altura de Azul (Blue, Gary...el nieto de Oak), realmente a todos nos encantaba odiar a ese pequeño bastardo que siempre iba un paso por delante. Ahora tenemos a un compañero graciosete sin demasiado carisma y de nuevo excesivamente amistoso.
    Una de las cosas que más agradezco es la desaparición definitiva de las MO, esta vez de una forma para mi gusto más elegante que la empleada en sol y luna, el lugar de andar alquilando monturas, será nuestro compañero (Eevee) quien las realice, sin renunciar a ningun ataque por ello.
    Quizá para mi el mayor punto en contra es la conexión con pokemon go, no aporta nada más allá de servir para romper la máquina llenando tus bolsillos con decenas de legendarios y ponkemon shiny, haciendolos menos valiosos.
    En Resumen:
    Pros:
    +Nuevo sistema de captura con potencial pero al que le falta mucho para ser perfecto
    +Gran banda sonora para los nostalgicos, nuevas mezclas de los temas originales ahora instrumentadas
    +Adios a los exclavos de MO
    +Kanto luce mejor que nunca
    +Guiños a las entregas originales
    Contras
    -Pokemon go solo sirve para romper la maquina
    -Ya va siendo hora de un selector de dificultad
    -El sistema de capturas necesita unas cuantas mejoras
    -Me gustaría poder elegir si capturar o combatir contra los pokemon salvajes
    Conclusión:
    Pokemon Let´s go no es esa rebolución que todos esperamos en la saga, pero es un enfoque diferente y entretenido. Merece la pena darle una oportunidad
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  93. Nov 25, 2018
    8
    Pretty good not the best Pokemon game but it is a fun one. Nowhere near as bad as most are making it out to be.
  94. Nov 27, 2018
    8
    Having played the Pokemon games all my life since they were first released on a Gameboy, I feel like this was the first time I had played Pokemon in years.

    Why, you may ask? Well over the years as I learned to use the various game mechanics (IV'S EV'S etc.) to my advantage, all the Pokemon (even new releases) just became numbers for me. They didn't feel like Pokemon anymore. I didn't
    Having played the Pokemon games all my life since they were first released on a Gameboy, I feel like this was the first time I had played Pokemon in years.

    Why, you may ask? Well over the years as I learned to use the various game mechanics (IV'S EV'S etc.) to my advantage, all the Pokemon (even new releases) just became numbers for me. They didn't feel like Pokemon anymore. I didn't feel like I was playing a Pokemon game, instead I was just playing a numbers game where you could replace the Pokemon with static stick men and nothing would change.

    This game was a refreshing change in that it removed most of the numbers and made the focus on catching Pokemon (You know, gotta catch 'em all, and all that?). I felt like a kid again, I felt like I just wanted to catch them all just because I could, and not just because I felt I needed a specific stick man for breeding to get some specific skill for another stick man.

    The game however was a bit too easy, but it didn't really bother me because I was having fun, honest to god fun. Something I hadn't experienced in ANY game for a long long while. Just good old fun with no calculating optimal stick figure builds or the weight of the world weighing down on my shoulders. I was on a journey with Pokemon, and that's all there was to it.

    However as much I liked this nice little break between Pokemon games I still feel the next game should be a more traditional game. This game, even though I did enjoy it as a nice break, should indeed stay as just a break from the usual formula. There's just something about building the perfect stick man. Something other games can't really nail down.
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  95. Nov 28, 2018
    8
    Do not be deceived by the ridiculously low scores given by other reviewers. While everyone is certainly entitled to their opinion, to say this game is a 0 or 1 is absurd. I do have my complaints with the game, but I found a lot of the deviations from the norm refreshing.

    First, I'll address the issue that the game is too easy. Yes, the game can be relatively easy, but like other
    Do not be deceived by the ridiculously low scores given by other reviewers. While everyone is certainly entitled to their opinion, to say this game is a 0 or 1 is absurd. I do have my complaints with the game, but I found a lot of the deviations from the norm refreshing.

    First, I'll address the issue that the game is too easy. Yes, the game can be relatively easy, but like other installments, it is only as easy as you decide to make it on yourself. I ditched my starter at the earliest opportunity and completely disregarded the component of interacting with it. Eevee certainly was uncharacteristically strong. In addition to not using Eevee in battles, I maintained a large roster of Pokemon that I switched out frequently. Because XP was easier to come by, I was able to keep more Pokemon leveled for battle than I have in any previous games without grinding. In past games, I have been somewhat limited to 6-8 Pokemon, and often had to grind XP by battling wild Pokemon in order to keep them at the appropriate level. This time, I ended up with a roster of 16 or so Pokemon over level 50 by the time I reached the Elite Four. In the past, I've always felt I had to choose between abandoning the use of certain Pokemon or spending hours grinding to maintain their levels. If you're a fan of maintaining a large roster, I think you'll really enjoy this aspect, like I did. By having a large pool of Pokemon to choose from, I was able to customize the challenge i faced in battles. Against Blaine, I could choose to take Blastoise, Seadra, Sandslash, and Rhyhorn, or for more of a challenge I could take Vileplume, Venomoth, Venusaur, and Dewgong. Or any combination of these and my other numerous Pokemon to suit my taste.

    Next, let's talk about changes in mechanics. Lots of people have complained about many of the changes, so I'll start with what I like. The fact that random wild encounters are virtually eliminated is big improvement in my mind. Sometimes wild Pokemon will dart at you, but for the most part, you can choose whether to encounter them or not. This eliminated the sense of dread I've felt in the past from wandering around areas with wild Pokemon by having to constantly run away from the millionth Rattata or exhaust my PP Thunderbolting the millionth Zubat. I will say that it would have been nice if you had the option to either battle or try to capture wild Pokemon. It would be easy to implement and people could take it as they liked it. Players have been clamoring to take their Pokemon out of Pokeballs and ride them since I can remember, and they finally gave it to us. This is just one of the many ways that they made this game feel immersive. Lastly, the built-in Pokemon rater was a nice change. It removed the need to use a calculator to determine IVs or unknowingly draft a low quality Pokemon on to your team.

    And now for my criticisms. The severe shortage of double battles feels odd, particularly since they are in the game, but only a handful. It seems like they wasted their time building in this mechanic only to barely use it at all. The only removed mechanic I found myself missing was abilities. I think they were a huge improvement when they were introduced. I realize they wanted to make the game more accessible, but I don't think that would have been hampered too much by the inclusion of abilities. Perhaps they could have made them visible by announcing them. Haunter is levitating, ground attacks will be useless, or Raichu is absorbing electricity, electric attacks will only make it stronger. Something like that seems preferable to removing them altogether. Lastly, I have no desire to pet or play with Eevee. I appreciated the fact that the game didn't try to force me to do this, but I guess it's there for people who wanted to do it. This was, at worst, a minor annoyance that I easily disregarded. Although I didn't battle with Eevee or level it, I have seen the names of its moves online, and I have to agree that they are ridiculous and overly silly. I guess they just planned to include them for this game and didn't want to use any names that could be reused for an attack later, but it still seems like they could have erred on the side of not silly.

    Despite its flaws, I found myself continually wanting to pick this up and play it. There is a certain je ne sais quoi that kept me coming back. I really liked many of the improvements and hope they implement some of the changes in future installments. Hopefully, Game Freak takes this as a learning experience and keeps the good and eliminates the bad. All in all, I am glad I played it. It was a lot of fun, and in many ways the Pokemon experience I've been craving since I was 10.
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  96. Nov 28, 2018
    8
    There are a lot of people on here desperate to review bomb this game for no reason. Kinda sad really... Surely there are better things to do with your time than destroy a fairly earned score.

    While certainly not "Game of the Year" material, both "Eevee" and "Pikachu" are delightful games. Speaking as someone who hasn't played a Pokemon game since "Yellow" was brand new, it is a great
    There are a lot of people on here desperate to review bomb this game for no reason. Kinda sad really... Surely there are better things to do with your time than destroy a fairly earned score.

    While certainly not "Game of the Year" material, both "Eevee" and "Pikachu" are delightful games. Speaking as someone who hasn't played a Pokemon game since "Yellow" was brand new, it is a great way of re-introducing myself to the franchise. And, just as importantly, it will be a great way for me to introduce my niece to the franchise in a couple years.

    I did enjoy the motion control for the ball throwing despite some occasional gyro misalignment glitches here and there. Despite my personal thoughts on how to improve the catching mechanics (such as a "Perfect Throw" ring when it's really small), everything works well and actually fits the game nicely.

    The Safari Zone being reduced to nothing more than a "Pokemon Go" interface did hurt and I do miss the threat of a wild battle happening at any random time when exploring, but the game as a whole is still an enjoyable time killer. The only real legitimate complaint I have is the $50 pay-wall for Mew which will likely prevent me from getting 100% PokeDex because I'm not buying an expensive peripheral for one game. Made that mistake for "Guitar Hero".

    It has some nice complexity with the IV system for the late gameplay if you want to pursue those areas.

    I wouldn't mind seeing them do the other generations (2-current) so I could give them a try without having to invest in the older consoles/games.

    If you played the older games (Red/Blue/Yellow) then, chances are, you'll enjoy this game too.
    If you're new to the franchise, it's a good way to dip your toes in without feeling overwhelmed while also offering the chance to further explore some of the earlier complexities.
    If you're a parent looking to buy a game to keep your kids distracted, this will work fine.

    Do recommend for any Pokemon fan; both new and old.
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  97. Nov 29, 2018
    8
    For a Long time Pokemon fan, this game is pretty easy, however aside from that the game is great and easy to pick up on. I've been a pokemon fan from the beginning, and yeah I don't like some aspects like lack of wild battles ( there are some but not enough), no Hold items and abilities. IT's understandable they don't have breeding as You are LIMITED to only the 1st 151 pokemon + MeltanFor a Long time Pokemon fan, this game is pretty easy, however aside from that the game is great and easy to pick up on. I've been a pokemon fan from the beginning, and yeah I don't like some aspects like lack of wild battles ( there are some but not enough), no Hold items and abilities. IT's understandable they don't have breeding as You are LIMITED to only the 1st 151 pokemon + Meltan and Melmetal. The Lack of a safari zone is a little on the rough side, but the entire game is a safari zone.
    Honestly, though this game does a few things right. It makes a situation that old time Pokemon Fans and Pokemon go Players can just jump right in. It also brings in the ability to re-battle gym leaders and omg it brings in Green. Honestly petting Eevee in this game felt like another pokemon amie session. Not saying that's bad, as eevee is adorable in this game. What this game lacks in some features is offset by the careful craftsmanship and attention to detail in this game. Yes, it's a Yellow remake and a faithful one of that. You didn't have a bunch of other pokemon clouding you in you didn't have abilities to worry about. You just play the game.
    I didn't like the rival, but it was fun picking on the guy. It felt like a role reversal. He felt like Hau. I personally named him after some of my friends just so I can pick on them saying I'm beating them. As he was just too much of a friend and not enough of Blue or Silver. Speaking of Blue you do run into him and battle him which is great, and honestly, his attitude isn't really changed. he still the same smug ****
    I would recommend and have recommended this game to anyone that I believe would have an interest in it. It's a charming game, and a great entry point for new pokemon fans.
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  98. Nov 29, 2018
    8
    Pokemon Let's GO Eevee is a very enjoyable game on its own merit, I did not care for Pokemon GO itself, but this game has given me a reason to at least mess with it some. The game has a nice visual style to it, and the redone music is a perfect fit. Catch mechanics are just like Pokemon GO, and for wild battles, I am honestly ok with it, it takes out a ton of tedious grinding out, andPokemon Let's GO Eevee is a very enjoyable game on its own merit, I did not care for Pokemon GO itself, but this game has given me a reason to at least mess with it some. The game has a nice visual style to it, and the redone music is a perfect fit. Catch mechanics are just like Pokemon GO, and for wild battles, I am honestly ok with it, it takes out a ton of tedious grinding out, and lets me focus on the trainer/legendary battles. Many of the advanced features for competitive play have been removed, but for a game that is meant to draw in a new group of people that makes sense. In the end I would have liked to see the Sevii Islands from Fire/Leaf, but since that was used to let players get newer Pokemon it would not have made much sense to add them in without overhauling them greatly.

    Pokemon Let's GO gets a 8/10 from me, fun, enjoyable, and Eevee is cute as hell.
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  99. Dec 5, 2018
    8
    I mean, unpopular opinion here. But I like the new mechanics in Let's Go, mainly cause of the fact random encounters made me want to shoot myself. I like how now you do not have to fight other Pokemon for your Pokemon to level up which i think is a big plus. At the start of every gym they won't allow you in until you have one Pokemon who is above a certain level and counters the type theI mean, unpopular opinion here. But I like the new mechanics in Let's Go, mainly cause of the fact random encounters made me want to shoot myself. I like how now you do not have to fight other Pokemon for your Pokemon to level up which i think is a big plus. At the start of every gym they won't allow you in until you have one Pokemon who is above a certain level and counters the type the gym is which i think is severally helpful. Also I think it is really cute when the game pushes you to make an emotional connection with Eevee and I never switched him off. The game is such a cute and enjoyable edition to the franchise which is why i give this an 8. Thank you Nintendo. Expand
  100. Feb 15, 2019
    8
    The game is ok. It's simple, but fun and the graphics, compared with S/M, are great.
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 78 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 62 out of 78
  2. Negative: 1 out of 78
  1. Aug 27, 2019
    75
    Overall, I did have a blast playing Pokémon Let’s Go Eevee. I did like visiting all the cities of the original Pokémon games again and seeing all the original Pokémon. However, I really did not like how they changed how you capture Pokémon and I did not like the setup of the Pokémon boxes. For those who want to play this game for nostalgia reasons, I would recommend waiting until a sale comes out before purchasing. For newcomers to Pokémon, this is a really good introduction into the world of Kanto.
  2. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Feb 26, 2019
    85
    If you've got a kid in your life who's never played Pokémon before? Buy this game immediately. [Issue #37 – January/February 2019, p. 67]
  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Feb 8, 2019
    78
    It’s hard to make sense of the game that’s basically a Switch port of iOS/Android remake of Pokemon Red/Green. Is it a step forward, step backward – or maybe just a shameless cash-in? Turns out, it’s a great remake – the world looks exactly as we imagined it back when we were staring at black and white pixels of original Red/Green. [Issue#235, p.44]