Pokemon: Let's Go, Eevee!

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Mixed or average reviews- based on 1097 Ratings

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  1. Meheszka
    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. :)    … Expand
  2. Z-R1N
    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
  3. Codinho
    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.    … Expand
  4. Era_del_imperio
    Nov 17, 2018
    10
    El juego es muy divertido, punto.
    Yo pensaba como muchas de las críticas aquí expuestas (las cuales evidentemente no han tocado el juego), sin embargo, decidí darle una oportunidad y descubrí que no podía haber estado más equivocado.
    El juego, es un remake del yellow, por lo que no van a haber muchas de las dinámicas de las últimas generaciones, pero que no se extrañan tanto.    El juego es muy divertido, punto.
    Yo pensaba como muchas de las críticas aquí expuestas (las cuales evidentemente no han tocado el juego), sin embargo, decidí darle una oportunidad y descubrí que no podía haber estado más equivocado.

    El juego, es un remake del yellow, por lo que no van a haber muchas de las dinámicas de las últimas generaciones, pero que no se extrañan tanto. Considerando lo tediosas y repetitivas que eran desde hacía tiempo. Sin embargo, se agregan nuevos ataques y aspectos del interfaz (ej: cambiar tus pokémon principales desde el menú), lo que logra balancear los aspectos nuevos con los clásicos, volviendo esta, una versión muy superior al pokemon yellow original.

    El juego también tiene un nivel de dificultad bajo, pero los pokemon jamas han sido famosos por ser difíciles. Mas, lo unico roto, son los starter Pikachu e Eevee. Pero no es nada que no se solucione quitandolos del equipo. Juega sin estos y veras como el Starmie de Misty te baja casi todo el equipo.

    Otro aspecto es la captura, en donde se quitó el coñazo de las batallas aleatorias y se cambió por un sistema de captura fluido, que ayuda en la inmersión y da dinamismo y velocidad al juego. Sin mencionar que motiva para realmente capturar a los 150 desgraciados (cosa que jamás intente en los clásicos).

    El juego más que casualizarse, se ha balanceado. Ahora podrás probar las combinaciones de pokemones que antes no eran viables. Podrás pelear con venamont, rapidash, jynx o cualquiera que te haya llamado la atención, pero no fuera tier 1. De hecho, el sistema de capturas al dar experiencia a todos los pokemon (sin dejarlos nunca OP), te permitirá probar cualquiera sin tener que romperte el lomo entrenandolos.

    El juego para los fans antiguos ofrece mucho contenido end game de gran dificultad y un sistema de crianza que no es un coñazo. Por lo que quienes se quejen de que es fácil, sin mencionar estos detalles, es indicador de que ni siquiera han tocado el juego.

    En resumen. El juego es divertido, a veces un poco fácil, pero increíblemente balanceado y amigable con usuarios de cualquier edad. No es perfecto en ningún sentido, pero está a años luz de ser horrible. No hagan caso a las críticas de gente que le tienen miedo a cualquier cambio. Pues este juego ni siquiera representa un gran cambio para la franquicia. Simplemente son unos pocos pasos en la dirección correcta, con algún pequeño tropezón.

    Nota real, 8.5 (quizás 9).    … Expand
  5. phalanxbox
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    No tengo el juego, pero viendo gameplays en Youtube me enamoro cada ves mas del juego y eso que soy veterano con el estilo clásico de Pokémon, ademas yo me inicie con la Versión Amarilla en la cual esta hecho este juego. en mi opinión se los recomiendo tanto a veteranos como a nuevos usuarios que entran a este hermoso mundo de Pokémon. Graficas hermosas, una banda sonora espectacular, laNo tengo el juego, pero viendo gameplays en Youtube me enamoro cada ves mas del juego y eso que soy veterano con el estilo clásico de Pokémon, ademas yo me inicie con la Versión Amarilla en la cual esta hecho este juego. en mi opinión se los recomiendo tanto a veteranos como a nuevos usuarios que entran a este hermoso mundo de Pokémon. Graficas hermosas, una banda sonora espectacular, la historia de la que todos nos enamoramos (Kanto) y la incertidumbre de que habrá después de la liga… Expand
  6. tuliomil
    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!
  7. Obelich
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    La verdad es que no esperaba mucho de este juego pero me quede muy sorprendido y contento con el contenido del juego y la interaccion con Pokemon Go y sobre todo mucha nostalgia por la Red y Blue que en su tiempo me toco jugar y claro esta Pokemon yellow.
  8. Shayneros
    Nov 27, 2018
    5
    A $20 price increase and nothing to show for it. Dumbed down gameplay (no more abilities, held items, or breeding) for a game that already wasn't hard, no graphical increase (at least nothing at all notable, it's just on a higher resolution screen now), and no end game just to name a few. It's enjoyable enough for the story gameplay but nothing outside that. This is the first Pokemon RPGA $20 price increase and nothing to show for it. Dumbed down gameplay (no more abilities, held items, or breeding) for a game that already wasn't hard, no graphical increase (at least nothing at all notable, it's just on a higher resolution screen now), and no end game just to name a few. It's enjoyable enough for the story gameplay but nothing outside that. This is the first Pokemon RPG we've had on a console since Gale of Darkness and my how disappointing this is after waiting 13 years. This should have stayed at $40 as it is just a dumbed down 3DS Pokemon game.… Expand
  9. martyrulz
    Dec 6, 2018
    10
    I enjoyed it. Is it worth 60 bucks? Probably not, but most games aren't. Does the game have an enormous amount of depth? Meh, not really. But, it's fun and it lasts longer than a few hours. Isn't that really matters?
  10. KrimsonKatt
    Dec 30, 2018
    0
    This is by far the worst game ever made. It's not like it's mechanically broken like big rigs or superman. 64, and it didn't kill a franchise like Sonic 06 or Duke Nukem Forever. It did something much worse. It betrayed it's core fanbase and killed my everlasting love for Pokemon forever. I have spent Tens of Thousands of dollars on Pokemon. From the games to the movies to the cards to theThis is by far the worst game ever made. It's not like it's mechanically broken like big rigs or superman. 64, and it didn't kill a franchise like Sonic 06 or Duke Nukem Forever. It did something much worse. It betrayed it's core fanbase and killed my everlasting love for Pokemon forever. I have spent Tens of Thousands of dollars on Pokemon. From the games to the movies to the cards to the toys to the plushes to the DVDs to even board games and cereal. I thought nothing could crush my love for Pokemon. Nothing until this abomination was released. My rage was so infernal, I got expelled from my school. That's how salty I was. How DARE they turn my all time favorite game series with hundreds of years of lore, epic adventures, and fun for all ages into a wishy washy baby game that can be beaten by a literal toddler. This game has awful graphic while despite being on an HD console. it actually looks WORSE than Sun and Moon which were on the 3DS, a HANDHELD console which was less powerful than even the Game Cube. Heck, it might even look worse than XY and it's stunning Luminous City even though I hate that game with a passion. They censored all the interesting dark moments from Pokemon Yellow, the game which this game is clearly based off. They also shoehorned in awful, unresponsive motion controls. I have a theory that they INTENTIONALLY made the joy con motion controls awful just so they could trick people into buying the $60 pokeball+ controller which only works for let's go and nothing else. As well as that, to complete the pokedex you not only need to connect a new pokeball+ in order to activate an optional mew event, but also spend 100+ dollars on the equally awful app Pokemon GO in order to get the chance to catch the mythical Pokemon Meletan, and then pay a $10 transfer fee to transfer it to Pokemon Let's Go just so you can evolve it into Meleton, and if you want to ALSO complete the Pokemon GO pokedex, you have to pay another $10 just to transfer it back to Pokemon GO. Greed seems to be the sole thing motivating this game. The gameplay is shallow, the story is stolen from Yellow, already the worst Gen 1 game, brings up constant continuity errors, and the game being dumbed down for the non-existent child fanbase. Admit it Nintendo, you fanbase lies within the 13-30 market. All the children have moved on the trending games like Fortnite, Roblox, and Minecraft, and don't care about your games. The real fanbase lies in teenagers and young adults now, all the kids who played your kiddy games like just dance and Wii sports on the original Wii have grown up and are still trying to support you. The 12 and under croud just play Fortnite, makes slime, and watches vine complications, don't laugh challenges, bootleg kids cartoons, or Fortnite channels like SSunde, Crainer, or Ali-A. 0/10… Expand
  11. Heracross
    Jun 15, 2019
    0
    Juego que destruye la franquicia desde su base, tomando las mecánicas y bajandolas a niveles infantiles en extremo.

    Pokemon Let's Go como un juego de la saga principal apesta, no tanto por las mecánicas que pudieron estar y no están, no tanto por el hecho de no poder luchar contra pokemon salvajes, sino por ser una versión tan asquerosamente casualizada y sin ningún ápice de curva de    Juego que destruye la franquicia desde su base, tomando las mecánicas y bajandolas a niveles infantiles en extremo.

    Pokemon Let's Go como un juego de la saga principal apesta, no tanto por las mecánicas que pudieron estar y no están, no tanto por el hecho de no poder luchar contra pokemon salvajes, sino por ser una versión tan asquerosamente casualizada y sin ningún ápice de curva de dificultad comparado con el juego en el que se basa, cosas como que uno tiene un repatir. exp soldado con fuego desde el principio, incoherencias tales como que nada mas empezar tienes 50 pokeballs sin que nadie te las diera, cosas absurdas como que te obliguen a llevar a un Pokemon efectivo contra los dos primeros gimnasios, y la rotura anal de poder sacar de la caja a un pokemon donde quieras, cuando quieras, hacen a Pokemon Let's Go una basura como RPG, cuya dificultad solo depende de que el jugador se auto-limite a si mismo o juegue en formato nuzlocke. No hay mas.
    Los movepools de los pokemon y especialmente de Eevee y Pikachu iniciales estan rotos y demasiado casualizados, lo desafiante del Pokemon Amarillo original estaba en por ejemplo, vértelas con Brook con ningún Pokemon de tipo Agua/Planta y ver como derrotabas a sus Pokemon de Tipo Tierra con un Pikachu, como RPG le daba sabor al asunto, pero en Let's Go es completamente asesinado con la aparición de Psyducks y Oddishs en pleno Bosque Verde, lo cual es vergonzoso, así es todo el juego, un vórtice de condescendencia y facilidades sin fin.

    Mejor compren otro juego, lejos de la franquicia Pokémon.    … Expand
  12. L4ss3
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    First of: the user review score triggers me! this game does not deserve an 5!!!

    I played 8 hours straight once i got the game with the pokeball. i really like the ball even tho i wish you could take off the strap (I'm not dumb enough to throw that thing at my screen) The motion controls work very well but I wish the ball had more buttons (you have to shake it to press Y). onto the    First of: the user review score triggers me! this game does not deserve an 5!!!

    I played 8 hours straight once i got the game with the pokeball. i really like the ball even tho i wish you could take off the strap (I'm not dumb enough to throw that thing at my screen) The motion controls work very well but I wish the ball had more buttons (you have to shake it to press Y).

    onto the game though:
    For what it's supposed to be it's a 10/10 for me. It's a kanto remake with a long postgame! Evrery single interaction with eevee is the most wholesome thing on earth! The game is a little easy but not as easy as everyone is portraying it to be. I had some pokemon die a lot but not my whole team. the world looks absolutely beautiful, the music is amazing the pokemon scaling and them following you is what we wished for for years and now no one's even acknowledging it... why? I also love the removal of random encounters because in every pokemon game I found myself just running away from everything felling like my time is being wasted. I also surprisingly like the pokemon go catching mechanic!
    A negative point is maybe the way the npcs move in cutscenes: you find them moving in one direction, turning and moving on instead of just going diagonally. And the 2 player mode really isn't as cool as it was portrayed in the trailers. it makes the game wayyyy to easy because every battle is a two on one. they could have easily made it so that trainers who have more than one pokemon would send out two at a time.
    that's what makes it a 9/10 instead of a 10/10 for me because i was really hyped to play the game all the way with my pokemon loving friend that doesn't have a switch.

    All in all this is an amazing experience and I'm not even remotely done with the main story!

    Edit: so i played a lot more now and I gotta change it to a 10/10 because the game just got so much more difficult!! All my pokemon are underleveled even though i battled almost every trainer and caught a looot of mons! i had my whole team except one pokemon die twice and one of those times my Mew only had 10 hp left    … Expand
  13. TsukasaHiiragi
    Nov 30, 2018
    5
    + Pokemon
    + Fun to play
    + Two player co-op pick up and play mode ++ Great soundtrack - Lazy textures - Need a friend with Pikachu version if you want to catch every available pokemon - Meltan grind (seriously 8 weeks) - Your party is always over-levelled/over-powered making the game too easy - Poor online - occasional impossible to catch pokemon to break your combo chain ---    + Pokemon
    + Fun to play
    + Two player co-op pick up and play mode
    ++ Great soundtrack

    - Lazy textures
    - Need a friend with Pikachu version if you want to catch every available pokemon
    - Meltan grind (seriously 8 weeks)
    - Your party is always over-levelled/over-powered making the game too easy
    - Poor online
    - occasional impossible to catch pokemon to break your combo chain
    --- very bad motion controls (Joycon)

    Pokemon (Let's) Go, is basically Generation 1 pokemon + Pokemon Go combined, and generally for the most part it works pretty good, the graphics in some areas are a little lazy especially with some trainers clothing having just flat drawn on textures but this isn't the reason to play, its all about catching em all and Lets go gives the player to re-explore the Kanto region with the power of the switch, and new players to discover something new.

    My biggest issue with the game is the poor motion controls, everyone has played POGO and had wild ball throws occasionally, well that happens just as much....if not worse in this game and it does get very aggravating especially during a large combo chain and you don't want to mess up losing valuable time in your hunt for shiny pokemon! But unfortunately, it isn't a matter of when it'll happen...just a matter how often it will happen and its too frequently - this is with joycon controls not to mention even some motion latency on making the gesture then a full second or longer for the game to register the gesture in-game which for a game that heavily uses motions controls isn't good and heavily lets the game down for me. The controller issue isn't a problem if you purchased the overpriced controller, which begs the question are the motion controls bad for that very reason?

    Overall, Pokemon Lets go isn't a bad game, its charming fun and it has some nice touches here and there, but its not perfect and a few issues really hold it back from being better. I would honestly say, this is worth it for people like me who can't play POGO because of rural or in areas where POGO is difficult to play, this game is perfect for kids, easy to pick up and play but just remember, it isn't perfect and a few issues occasionally appear which add some frustrating elements.    … Expand
  14. Jpook
    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
  15. LeWoop
    Nov 27, 2018
    0
    This game if pathetic.
    Gameplay of a mobile game, graphics of a 3DS game and the map of a Game Boy game....
  16. Kaulu
    Nov 20, 2018
    2
    The let’s go games are to Pokemon what Mystic Quest is to Final Fantasy. A dumbed down pathetic excuse of a game that was designed to be more appealing to everyone, but that rejects what the core fans of the franchise love about it. It has some cute moments, and plenty of nostalgia, but standing on it’s own, it is the worst entry into the Pokemon franchise to date.

    The good: I love how    The let’s go games are to Pokemon what Mystic Quest is to Final Fantasy. A dumbed down pathetic excuse of a game that was designed to be more appealing to everyone, but that rejects what the core fans of the franchise love about it. It has some cute moments, and plenty of nostalgia, but standing on it’s own, it is the worst entry into the Pokemon franchise to date.

    The good:
    I love how they've kept the ability to interact with your pokemon(well, at least with your evee/pikachu).
    I love how they've expanded on the idea of utilising your pokemon outside of battle. Riding around on a pokemon that I have caught and trained feels much more enjoyable than having limited choices, and not being able to use the pokemon set aside for transport in battle of the likes.

    The bad:
    No wild battles. Combined with the always enabled XP share, there is a severe lack of intimacy with one's pokemon, as there is very little need to train or care for anything more than the one given to you at the start.
    Catching mechanics. They remove any kind of real depth to catching pokemon. All it is now is throw a piece of candy, and then throw your best pokeball(which you'll have hundreds of without ever buying any).
    Your rival. He is possibly the worst part of the game. In the original first generation games, your rival was obnoxious, and was always pushing you to be your best, in the hope of beating him. Now, your rival is a pathetic coward, who does nothing but praise you at every step. He is somebody to be pitied. Not somebody to challenge yourself against.
    Movesets. In every second or third city, you can find an individual who will teach your evee some stupidly powerful moves, which will ensure you never need to use any other pokemon, ever.
    Difficulty, or the lack of it. Along with cutting out the need for HMs(though this was removed from S/M as well), the always enabled XP share, XP for catching pokemon being more than XP gained from battles a lot of the time, "story puzzles" being solved by NPCs for you, free revives and other items being handed to you all the time, and the powerful moves given to your starter, the game seriously lacks any kind of difficulty, or depth.    … Expand
  17. JerryB218
    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
  18. Jugadeitor
    Nov 18, 2018
    7
    It is a good game, it looks very nice and original, while the 2019 game will be easier to wait. Every new trailer and gameplay give me more desire to have it
  19. Aaronatorr
    Nov 21, 2018
    3
    I really tried to give this game a chance, but it didn't really click with me the way other pokemon games have in the past. It felt like they focused on Nostalgia and playing with your eevee, rather than actual game play, and the fact that one Pokemon is locked behind a $50 paywall, and one being a Pokemon go exlusive, was really dumb. Skill when catching the Pokemon is gone. Instead ofI really tried to give this game a chance, but it didn't really click with me the way other pokemon games have in the past. It felt like they focused on Nostalgia and playing with your eevee, rather than actual game play, and the fact that one Pokemon is locked behind a $50 paywall, and one being a Pokemon go exlusive, was really dumb. Skill when catching the Pokemon is gone. Instead of figuring out what moves work best to get the health low the most there is is figuring out where to aim the pokeball (in handheld mode anyway), and when you DO actually battle pokemon, you have to get rid of all it's health, THEN catch it. This entry was really disappointing to me. However, i did have fun battling the pokemon trainers, gyms, team rocket members, etc.… Expand
  20. Justos91
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Pokemon fans want change but when they get a game that changes a single thing you see the reaction that we're getting here...

    I've actually played the game unlike all of you giving a bad score. Its fantastic, and yes while a bit more streamlined, its FUN. Catch, Train, Battle. Nothing changed here. Its pokemon on the switch, and its bloody fun! Catch combos are seriously    Pokemon fans want change but when they get a game that changes a single thing you see the reaction that we're getting here...

    I've actually played the game unlike all of you giving a bad score. Its fantastic, and yes while a bit more streamlined, its FUN.

    Catch, Train, Battle. Nothing changed here. Its pokemon on the switch, and its bloody fun!

    Catch combos are seriously addictive. I will catch the perfect pokemon, just you watch!

    I can lush about this all day, but this lovely take on the formula gets a 10/10 for me. BRILLIANT.    … Expand
  21. cawernigo
    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.
  22. Otonaburu
    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.    … Expand
  23. Scrungo
    Nov 23, 2018
    1
    If you want to play a good Red/Blue/Green game, play Firered and Leafgreen for the GBA.
  24. nherron128
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Lots of blind hate from people who never played the game. Everyone i know who played absolutely loved it. It truly is the best Pokemon experience to date
  25. GOLOGARO
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Happiness, Joy, Fun, Quality, Beauty...All these things you find them in Pokémon Let's Go, I'm really charmed by this game, thank you Nintendo!
  26. thedstrat
    Nov 19, 2018
    7
    The graphics are good, and I love that they remade one of the originals. I also like that they integrated the pokemon go wild battle feature. However, I still miss the old battle style for wild pokemon. It's a double edged sword.

    Additionally, the game is way too easy with two players... and with one player (but especially with two). Pokemon can have competitive play and truly    The graphics are good, and I love that they remade one of the originals. I also like that they integrated the pokemon go wild battle feature. However, I still miss the old battle style for wild pokemon. It's a double edged sword.

    Additionally, the game is way too easy with two players... and with one player (but especially with two). Pokemon can have competitive play and truly interesting battle mechanics, but these are basically omitted from this version. If they allowed users to see more of this side of pokemon, I think it would have been received much better.    … Expand
  27. Hasbr0
    Jan 6, 2019
    0
    "Let's Go" lacks content and originality. They've taken the "GO" mechanics from mobile app which was intended to play for a couple minutes or even less and implemented this on a console that is being played for much longer, in short this felt very forced.

    They've taken out the Safari Zone, Pokemon battles, and difficulty. This is the most expensive to date and has the least content    "Let's Go" lacks content and originality. They've taken the "GO" mechanics from mobile app which was intended to play for a couple minutes or even less and implemented this on a console that is being played for much longer, in short this felt very forced.

    They've taken out the Safari Zone, Pokemon battles, and difficulty. This is the most expensive to date and has the least content Unless you count cuteness as content.

    New players will have better luck playing literally any other Pokemon game. Veterans will find nothing of value here. 0/10    … Expand
  28. Beano12
    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
  29. salara
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    A game that will unify the long time fans and newcomers, the bridge towards a new generation of Pokémon. I love this game, it's so much fun!
  30. Dijina
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Pokémon Let's Go is like a dream come true, it's so beautiful and magical!
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#96 Best Switch Game of 2018
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#4 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2018
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#69 Most Shared Switch Game of 2018

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 78 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 62 out of 78
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 78
  3. Negative: 1 out of 78
  1. GameGrin
    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.
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  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]
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