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  1. Nov 21, 2018
    10
    don't let all of the fake bad reviews mislead you most of them haven't played the games and are just basing there hate off the trailers this game is fun and charming it looks nice and sounds amazing its Kanto as we know and love it with a few twists thrown in there it is the perfect re-imagining of Pokemon yellow
  2. Nov 21, 2018
    10
    First I'd probably give this game a 7 or 8 but will give it a 10 to help counter all the people who obviously never played the game but reviewed it at a 0 or 1.

    First the game runs beautifully over all with some very minor slow down when a lot of Pokemon are on screen in handheld mode. The graphics are beautiful, albeit simple (simple =/= bad as some try to claim), the catching mechanic
    First I'd probably give this game a 7 or 8 but will give it a 10 to help counter all the people who obviously never played the game but reviewed it at a 0 or 1.

    First the game runs beautifully over all with some very minor slow down when a lot of Pokemon are on screen in handheld mode. The graphics are beautiful, albeit simple (simple =/= bad as some try to claim), the catching mechanic takes way more skill in mid to late game than mainline games before it, the game is a fun and engaging return to Kanto, Pokemon roaming the map instead of wild encounters is so much better.

    The bad: its a Pokemon game and if you've played one you've kind of played them all. It does some fun new things but at the end of the day they're just new gimmicks just like every new gen tries to do. I really hope bare minimum the over world roaming Pokemon mechanic stays. If you're on the fence but love Pokemon do yourself a favor and buy it, if you liked Pokemon games before it you'll like Let's Go.
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  3. Nov 21, 2018
    10
    This game brings out a diffrent part of Pokemon that is not fully used in the mainline games, the owning a mythical pet part of Pokemon. This is what Hey You, Pikachu! Should have been. Could have been more a full spin-off then a remake of Kanto, and it could have used less of the Pokemon go parts eventhoug its not that bad in handheld mode, it does help with the nostalgia it was meantThis game brings out a diffrent part of Pokemon that is not fully used in the mainline games, the owning a mythical pet part of Pokemon. This is what Hey You, Pikachu! Should have been. Could have been more a full spin-off then a remake of Kanto, and it could have used less of the Pokemon go parts eventhoug its not that bad in handheld mode, it does help with the nostalgia it was meant for. I really recommand this game especially if you are normally not a fan of JRPG games. But also for those who do like JRPG'S and mainline Pokemon games, because even if it's easy (mainline pokemon games are also easy) progression feels balanced trough the whole game and combining that with your Pokemon is really relaxing and fun. Expand
  4. Nov 21, 2018
    0
    Want a Kanto experience? Play Fire Red/Leaf Green.
    Want a Pokemon game with current graphics? Play Sun/Moon/Ultra or Pokken
    Want a casual game so casual that even casuals are calling it casual? Play this game.
  5. Nov 21, 2018
    0
    Its really just Pokémon Go on the Switch. What if I don't want the PokeBall plus, and I just want a Mew? It really is just a soulless cash grab on nostalgia and the hype that surrounded Pokémon Go a year or two back. Also there's tons of graphical errors especially in the overworld when wild Pokémon basically "clip" through your player character. Simply moving around causes some weirdIts really just Pokémon Go on the Switch. What if I don't want the PokeBall plus, and I just want a Mew? It really is just a soulless cash grab on nostalgia and the hype that surrounded Pokémon Go a year or two back. Also there's tons of graphical errors especially in the overworld when wild Pokémon basically "clip" through your player character. Simply moving around causes some weird stutter on the characters animation. Expand
  6. Nov 21, 2018
    7
    If you love cute Pokemon and playing with motion controls, this is the game is for you. If you want the full Pokemon RPG experience from previous titles though, you're better off saving your $60 for the next release in 2019.
  7. Nov 21, 2018
    10
    This is an amazing pokemon remaster game which manages to make you revive the first pokemon that was ever released for Game Boy, which I played like 16 years ago. Reviving it in Full HD with this level of quality amazed me to a new level.

    I can't wait to get my hands on the 2019 RPG Pokemon game that is coming for switch!!! That will be a 100% preorder if it looks as good and
    This is an amazing pokemon remaster game which manages to make you revive the first pokemon that was ever released for Game Boy, which I played like 16 years ago. Reviving it in Full HD with this level of quality amazed me to a new level.

    I can't wait to get my hands on the 2019 RPG Pokemon game that is coming for switch!!! That will be a 100% preorder if it looks as good and well-designed as this one.
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  8. Nov 21, 2018
    5
    Pokémon let’s go Evee does what it was intended to, provide integration with Pokémon go. With that target audience in mind it succeeds. However as a Pokémon AAA title it falls short of shallow compared to it counterparts. My excitement for this game was looking forward to new changes to the story, soundtrack, gameplay and online. This was short lived however game freak did the bare minimumPokémon let’s go Evee does what it was intended to, provide integration with Pokémon go. With that target audience in mind it succeeds. However as a Pokémon AAA title it falls short of shallow compared to it counterparts. My excitement for this game was looking forward to new changes to the story, soundtrack, gameplay and online. This was short lived however game freak did the bare minimum for this game and comes off lazy. Everything this game brought felt monotonous and bland event for generation 1 standards where my only true enjoyment was the fighting the the champion and the end. A big disappointment was a music it was uninspired. Pokémon has one of the best music in video game history but every song in this game lacked impact or “catchiness” Pokémon yellow and even fire red and leaf green did. The biggest disappointment was team rocket. I was hoping for expanded lore and story about team rocket and especially a DEDICATED TEAM ROCKET BATTLE THEME which I desired since Pokémon began and still they decided not to for whatever reason. But the biggest gripe is the new catching mechanics. Gone with wild encounters which I personally liked, but the new catching mechanic is gimmick incarnate. It is mandatory to use motion controls to catch the Pokémon which is already annoying as it is but they added Pokémon go style behaviors which means at any point the Pokémon will flat out flee. Of course this could’ve been evoided by having a standard wild encounter option in the settings. Lastly the battles, Pokémon has always been holding your hand Their games in the last few years but this takes it to a whole new level. They removed item holding which cuts a lot of depth in Pokémon battles. Pokémon gym battles have requirements before your aloud to challenge the gym leader which is inconvenient and pointless. Once you finish a Pokémon battle or catch a wild Pokémon you are given experience, not only to the participating Pokémon in battle but the whole party. This gets rid of actually using your Pokémon and building a team to your liking cause in the end almost all my party was the first 6 Pokémon I caught in the beginning but never bother to swap because their levels were adequate. The visuals are good but still look too similar to Pokémon sun and moon but that’s a minor gripe. When undocked the frame rate dips to uncomfortable levels in menus and in graphically intensive scenarios. Online is abysmal sit. Even bother trying to trade or battle this one. Unlike the already great GTS in other titles where trading and battling was so simple Pokémon let’s go devolves to basically linking via local connection or internet with a ridiculous passcode. this is way of connecting is very outdated and waste good opportunities to trade with other users. Overall this game does a lot of things poorly, however i still enjoyed playing it and I hope a lot of these issues are changed in the future via update or patch. Expand
  9. 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
  10. Nov 20, 2018
    10
    I'll start by saying that I've been a hardcore fan since the beginning.
    When Let's Go was announced, my initial thought was "meh, looks ok I guess". After having it and playing though, its literally probably the most fun I've had in a Pokemon game IN QUITE A WHILE. Yes it's true that there are features missing that the original main series games have, but let me say this: This. Is. Not.
    I'll start by saying that I've been a hardcore fan since the beginning.
    When Let's Go was announced, my initial thought was "meh, looks ok I guess". After having it and playing though, its literally probably the most fun I've had in a Pokemon game IN QUITE A WHILE. Yes it's true that there are features missing that the original main series games have, but let me say this: This. Is. Not. A. Main. Series. Game. At all.
    This is the in-between spinoff filler game that we get while we wait for gen 8. This is an entry-level game designed specifically for parents/kids/genwunners that started or got back into the franchise with Go.

    It literally isn't designed for longtime fans, but it has the nostalgia kick that will still bring them in. Not only that, but the features it lacks from the original, it more than makes up for with all the new features it adds.
    And there are a lot, with most being what people have been requesting for a while! (following pokemon, overworld flying, buddy pokemon, overworld encounters, it goes on).
    Not to mention, the features it lacks from the original make sense for what it is (a which is, a Go combo game). Personally, I love when Pokemon steps away from its usual, redundant formula. This game is like a vacation to me.
    The fact that I can skirt around an encounter is fantastic, and this is the best game I've played for shiny hunting so far hands down. I love having Pokemon following me again and hell I even like the Pokeball controller. To me, its reminiscent of the HG/SS days.
    Its an easy game, because again, its entry level and wasn't meant for you. Its obviously designed to be super casual, NON-COMPETITIVE, and with young kids in mind. I would still even love to see some of the features return for a main series. It just blows my mind how veterans are having such bad reactions, because honestly, what did you expect?

    Is it a cash grab? Absolutely! Thats Pokemon's entire marketing scheme. Does it work? Absolutely! The sales on the games are doing extremely well. Why is that necessarily a bad thing?

    The point: Don't write off the Let's Go games just because people are being negative nancys. Its fun. Let people enjoy things.
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  11. 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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  12. Nov 20, 2018
    10
    Best pokemon game I've played in years. Much better than sun/moon which I couldn't finish because of how boring it got.
  13. 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
  14. 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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  15. Nov 20, 2018
    10
    This game is fantastic! I was a long time Pokemon fan who fell off around Pokemon X and Y. I have come back to Pokemon with this game, and I love it more then ever. The changes they made to the game are truly welcomed, and improve the game overall. It's "main quest" is not grindy, and can be beaten with little to no extra "training" along the way. The end game content however is very toughThis game is fantastic! I was a long time Pokemon fan who fell off around Pokemon X and Y. I have come back to Pokemon with this game, and I love it more then ever. The changes they made to the game are truly welcomed, and improve the game overall. It's "main quest" is not grindy, and can be beaten with little to no extra "training" along the way. The end game content however is very tough and grindy, which is something experienced Pokemon players know and mostly love.

    The reason for the reveiw bombs is simple, many old Pokemon players feel contempt for Pokemon becoming "main stream". As a competitive pokemon player told me, he didnt like how pokemon was becoming "cool" when he used to get picked on for liking it. He said that the same people who used to bully others for liking it, are now fans. He didnt like that pokemon was becoming accessible to everyone. The bad reviews arent because of a bad game, it's because old school pokemon players feel threatened by this wave of popularity and newcomers into a franchise that they feel was only made for them, not everyone else.

    As a pokemon fan who played the originals, fell off, and is now returing, I welcome these changes and the wave of popularity. Pokemon is meant to be enjoyed by everyone, not enjoyed by a few "elite" players.
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  16. Nov 20, 2018
    10
    Do not trust the user reviews of this game!! The salty negative reviews on this game are from people who in majority didn't even play this game.
  17. 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
  18. Nov 20, 2018
    10
    Maybe not the best Pokémon game ever, but also not worst, negative critics from here are from people that never played a Pokémon videogame, YOU suck, this is a spin-off, not a principal pokémon game.
  19. 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
  20. 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!
  21. 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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  22. Nov 20, 2018
    10
    Hermoso, un juego a la niñes, solamente jugue pokemon nuclear y pokemon red y ahora que me he comprado la switch he probado este y a mi con mi novia nos encantó, 100% recomendado
  23. 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.
  24. Nov 20, 2018
    10
    This game is fantastic! I am really loving the game, the graphics, the same feel of all the Pokemon games such as Pokemon XY, Alpha Sapphire but much more! I never got to play Pokemon Yellow, but after speaking with several of my friends they see the similaraties and definite improvements. This game makes playing and catching in the Kanto region very exciting! I give this game a 10!
  25. 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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  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. Nov 20, 2018
    0
    Qué paso NIntendo? Por qué lanzas un juego totalmente incompleto al mercado, eso no me lo esperaba de ti, por que no se puede batallar con pokemones salvajes? por que las personas no hablan y solo hay que leer texto de conversación? Le faltan varios meses de desarrollo a este juego... El peor pokemon de la historia!
  30. Nov 20, 2018
    1
    Let's Go would make a very good free software to be attached to the Pokeball+ or even a tech demo (again, available for free) to drum up excitement before the next big Pokemon release. However, this is not the case and instead people are not only asked to pay full price of 60$ for a game that clearly comes from a handheld, but even worse, for a game that is in no way a definitive versionLet's Go would make a very good free software to be attached to the Pokeball+ or even a tech demo (again, available for free) to drum up excitement before the next big Pokemon release. However, this is not the case and instead people are not only asked to pay full price of 60$ for a game that clearly comes from a handheld, but even worse, for a game that is in no way a definitive version of the first generation Pokemon games. The first remake, FireRed/LeafGreen, had much more content available for a lower price (and a free dongle to trade wirelessly and play minigames) but even the original Red/Blue/Yellow is giving Let's Go run for its money when it comes to the value provided. Add to that performance issues like unstable framerate or unrefined motion controls, and it's very hard to justify the price tag to anyone who either respects his/hers money or the series itself.
    While I don't condemn changes made to the game's formula in Let's Go, there being no way to adjust gameplay according to one's preferences, like turning back on wild Pokemon battles, turning off exp. share or simply allowing the players to use the ProController, builds an image of an unfinished product, which stands out in a bad way among (mostly) great games so far released by Nintendo on Switch.
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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]