Pokemon: Let's Go, Eevee!

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  1. teslaapocalypse
    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.    … Expand
  2. IsaacClark
    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
  3. Kinnalory
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    Una maravilla! Entretenido y que cumple con la función para la que fué diseñado: como plataforma de entrada de nuevos jugadores y una visita a Kanto para los más nostálgicos. introduce de forma experimental muchos cambios, posiblemente para sondear cuales son más interesantes de introducir en nuevas entregas y cuales son mejorables.

    Algunos cambios son muy interesantes, otros necesitan    Una maravilla! Entretenido y que cumple con la función para la que fué diseñado: como plataforma de entrada de nuevos jugadores y una visita a Kanto para los más nostálgicos. introduce de forma experimental muchos cambios, posiblemente para sondear cuales son más interesantes de introducir en nuevas entregas y cuales son mejorables.

    Algunos cambios son muy interesantes, otros necesitan una vueltita de tuerca para terminar de cuajar, algunos son prescindibles. Sin embargo es un título interesante. Es deplorable el comportamiento que ha habido con esta entrega. La "fanbase" se queja que desde las primeras generaciones no se ha innovado lo suficiente, pero en cuanto una entrega se sale un poco del "stardard" se la vilipendia y machaca hasta la saciedad. ES ridículo.

    El mejor consejo, si puedes encuentra alguien que lo tenga y juega un poco. No hay mejor crítica que la que puedes hacer tu mismo. Mi opinión: yo lo recomiendo (y llevo con pokemon desde sus inicios).

    No es perfecto, y tiene su carencias (hubiera dejado los objetos y las habilidades, al igual que la cría pokemon). ¿Porqué le dejo un 10? Porque ya que la "comunidad" deja su voto de castigo por aquí en contra del juego, yo dejo esta nota cómo castigo a dicha "comunidad".

    Realmente el juego merece como mínimo un 7 u 8. Para mí es una brisa de aire fresco en una saga que empieza a agusanarse, en gran parte por su "comunidad" competitiva.    … Expand
  4. Zechareyah
    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).    … Expand
  5. CraphicDesigner
    Nov 18, 2018
    0
    they literally took a 360p photo of eevee and photoshopped it on a Windows XP background
  6. GaryOakPR
    Nov 18, 2018
    0
    This game is a shallow remake that doesn't offer a lot different from the games it's supposed to be remaking. The new capture mechanics are flawed as well. A newbie to the Pokemon series might find enjoyment out of this, however even they'd find more substance by playing literally any other Pokemon game.
  7. AwooGirl
    Nov 18, 2018
    2
    I've been skeptical ever since this was announced and frankly my opinion hasn't changed from any of the things they have shown us.

    Before I start on this I must say this game is fine for someone new to the series. THAT is one thing I think everyone can agree on. It's a very basic game and is pretty much meant to be that bridge for people that haven't jumped onto mainline Pokemon yet.    I've been skeptical ever since this was announced and frankly my opinion hasn't changed from any of the things they have shown us.

    Before I start on this I must say this game is fine for someone new to the series. THAT is one thing I think everyone can agree on. It's a very basic game and is pretty much meant to be that bridge for people that haven't jumped onto mainline Pokemon yet.
    If this game were judged on its own, it may even be worthy of a better score, however that isn't the situation this game calls for.

    Let's Go Pikachu is a watered down game that's priced $20 more than Ultra Sun despite the latter having more content and overall being a better designed experience. LGP arbitrarily removes mechanics that have been a series staple, while throwing darts on the wall to choose which mechanics to keep (such as megas). There doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason as to what gets removed and what stays. I imagine the development team for this game didn't have much direction. At its core LGP is a 20 year old game with a new coat of paint, nothing on a deeper level has really been changed in any meaningful way. It's received the most common QOL updates that the series has progressed on but nothing has really been done to make it feel like a modern Pokemon experience. About the only remarkable new thing in LGP is the interactivity with your Pokemon and more importantly your starter of choice. This game is clearly filler to stall time for gen 8, but it also strikes a chord with those people that have a weakness for nostalgia.
    If you are very desperate for a new game regardless of quality, you might as well get this. If you are new to the series, this honestly isn't a bad choice. But if you're a veteran like me then this game really offers nothing for the $60 price tag, and I would advise against purchasing it. I for one will be giving this game to my brother and he will probably enjoy it.    … Expand
  8. caronte69
    Nov 17, 2018
    6
    esperaba mas de este juego, demasiado fácil, pokemon inicial demasiado fuerte, ya no parece un rpg, la experiencia del juego es aburrida por lo fácil que es, no me gusto
  9. danjelu
    Nov 18, 2018
    2
    - motioncontrolls.
    - Locked content
    - cant do everything in the game if you are not playing in handheldmode.
    - FPS DROPS LIKE WTF!!!

    + pokemon

    cant play this game mopre than 1 hour. my hand hurts!
  10. codelancelot
    Nov 19, 2018
    5
    This is a decent game but I don't think it's a decent Pokemon game (btw I love the graphics and how Pokemon run in the wild and that Pokemons have actual size)
    It feels like a mobile version of Pokemon a Pokemon lite of sort. I don't have a problem with the changes I have a problem with what they removed. They could of kept the catching just make the normal fights like the legendary    This is a decent game but I don't think it's a decent Pokemon game (btw I love the graphics and how Pokemon run in the wild and that Pokemons have actual size)
    It feels like a mobile version of Pokemon a Pokemon lite of sort. I don't have a problem with the changes I have a problem with what they removed. They could of kept the catching just make the normal fights like the legendary fights you beat fight the Pokemon and then catch them like the way it does now. The two player should make all fights two players there should not be a 2v1 when the enemy has 2 or more Pokemon. Exp share should have the ability to be turned off. Why turn off held items and abilities the whole point of abilities is that it added strategy to the game you had to be careful with certain Pokemon because they would make you poisoned or other things. Now I get this is meant for kids but this game is stupidly easy they might as well gotten rid of types because at this point it really doesn't matter I can trust Eevee or Pikachu to destroy everything. Another thing locking gyms if you don't have the right type of Pokemon or if you haven't caught enough Pokemon is crazy all it does is limit creativity with teams. All in all I like the things they added but I absolutely hate the things they got rid of and some of these things feel lazy because it would not of been hard to add them in especially the online factor and basic things like abilities. It's fun but it's hard not to feel like a lot of the current fans where neglected and it even almost feels like a crash grab. Now the last thing I want to say is that I know this is meant for kids and Pokemon was never heard but this another level of dumbed down. It's a good game but an extremely frustrating one    … Expand
  11. DanielDPD
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    It's a good game even if you have been playing Pokémon since gen 1. Also, we veterans are not the target of this games. All the negative scores comes from haters complaining about it being the Kanto from gen1 again for what I have read. Let's Go has some good innovations that could be implemented in future "main" games but they won't because of haters not being fair with this game.
  12. spartakus
    Nov 19, 2018
    0
    Terrible game made for toddlers, this is a shame for the pokemon community. If you are over 3 years old then you should not waste time playing this, don't buy this game!
  13. nastybutler224
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    I Love the game. Best version of Kanto ever. Red/Blue were my first games and this is a great game for original players who fell off and new players who have never played before. Maybe not if you spent 100+ hours in the every pokemon game ever,because this game is not as difficult as the last few. But it is way more fun!
  14. JakobKyle
    Nov 19, 2018
    0
    An unnecessary and absurdly silly game. It shows the mockery of Game Freak and Nintendo to the consumers, since they know that they are Muggles and will find wonderful everything that has the name "Pokémon".
  15. Ririolu671
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    This game is amazing! The battle sequences are well executed, the game looks beautiful, and the Pokemon Go style of getting wild Pokemon makes the game unique and different from its predecessors. The people who are rating this game 0's should be taken with a grain of salt, since most of the bad ratings don't even have a good reason as to why they are rated that way(or a reason, period).
  16. Paqueblote
    Nov 23, 2018
    10
    Beautiful, marvellous and nostalgic. I´m very happy and proudly with Game Freak and The Pokemon Company. All days I go out my home and catch pokemon on GO and then ,in my home,transfer my new pokemon to switch. Its so perfect.And the new level up mechanic catching is more logic (not to kill every wild pokemon).I love shiny hunting and the chain to find good ivs.

    Lovers of Pokehex cry :3
  17. Captainmoist
    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
  18. Nastor
    Nov 22, 2018
    7
    Pokemon Lets go es un grandioso juego para iniciarse, eso desde luego. No es el desastre que muchos vaticinaban. Apenas he jugado a juegos Pokemon clásicos, por eso no puedo comparar, pero he jugado ya muchas horas a este Lets Go (cosa que muchísimos de aquí no) y he de decir que, Lets Go es un Pokemon divertido, adictivo y suficientemente completo.
    Mucha gente critica lo de las capturas    Pokemon Lets go es un grandioso juego para iniciarse, eso desde luego. No es el desastre que muchos vaticinaban. Apenas he jugado a juegos Pokemon clásicos, por eso no puedo comparar, pero he jugado ya muchas horas a este Lets Go (cosa que muchísimos de aquí no) y he de decir que, Lets Go es un Pokemon divertido, adictivo y suficientemente completo.
    Mucha gente critica lo de las capturas de Pokemon por ejemplo, o la dificultad. Lo de las capturas realmente no es algo malo. Hay muchísimos combates contra entrenadores Pokemon, os vais a hartar, y realmente es algo que le da variedad y frescor. Si acaso criticar que es idéntico a los visto en Pokemon Go y puede que haya gente que esté ya un poco quemada de ese sistema, pero la verdad es que funciona genial.

    La dificultad: al principio el juego es horriblemente fácil, más o menos hasta cuando llegas al segundo líder. A partir de ahí el juego aumenta de dificultad y los combates se hacen realmente interesantes. Es necesario pensar antes de actuar y demás cosas típicas de los RPG. La dificultad en un RPG para mi es vital y he de decir que este Pokemon cumple perfectamente, algo que me preocupaba ya que no paraba de oír que sería demasiado fácil, y no lo es ni de lejos.

    Gráficamente el juego es super colorido y tiene un aire que encantará a cualquiera. La banda sonora es una auténtica pasada cómo está hecha, da gusto oírla.

    ¿Qué pondría como pegas?.
    1) Algunas zonas son algo repetitivas... Por ejemplo zonas con demasiados combates y así.
    2) Problemas de rendimiento muy extraños al menos en modo portátil. Puedo entender que se ralentice el juego cuando aparecen muchos Pokemon salvajes (aunque con los gráficos tan simplones que tiene, no debería entenderlo tampoco...), pero, hay momentos, como al abrir ciertos menús, que la tasa de frames cae alarmantemente, al punto de molestar incluso. Es algo que no entiendo y que deberían arreglar.
    3) ¿Falta de novedades?. Tengo entendido que no hay mucha novedad con respecto al Pokemon amarillo original. De hecho se han eliminado cosas como los huevos y alguna que otra que le habrían venido a este Let's Go que ni pintado.

    Le pondría incluso un 8 a este juego, pero sinceramente creo que quizá podría haber dado algo más de sí: más innovación, nuevos sistemas en vez de coger el sistema de captura de Pokemon Go por ejemplo...
    Esta era una oportunidad de oro para innovar de verdad y en vez de ello se han centrado demasiado en hacer un remake que, por otro lado, ha quedado de lujo y encantará tanto a nuevos como a experimentados.

    Considero que es un juego MUY recomendable, pero si te gustan los JRPGs, hay otros en Switch como Octopath Traveler que le da mil vueltas a este (y otros que se quedan muy atrás, como el World of Final Fantasy, que intenta seguir la estela de Pokemon fracasando en casi todo y con una dificultad penosa).    … Expand
  19. Anabel18
    Dec 3, 2018
    10
    When the game was announced, I condemned it, after seeing the trailler. A few weeks later, I started dating and my boyfriend, contrary to my opinion, loved the game. He bought the Pikachu version and after much insistence, I accepted to play. I was surprised to see how much fun it was. Things that I had found bad, like the end of the random battles, proved much better than I had expected.When the game was announced, I condemned it, after seeing the trailler. A few weeks later, I started dating and my boyfriend, contrary to my opinion, loved the game. He bought the Pikachu version and after much insistence, I accepted to play. I was surprised to see how much fun it was. Things that I had found bad, like the end of the random battles, proved much better than I had expected. I watched on TV all my life around me and even the pokéball pitch that I had condemned so much in the end was fun. I played with him for wanting to play and I got infected. I saw how wrong I was to have judged a game, only by a few traillers, condemning the changes, without even experiencing them. I was captivated by the game. I had fun in a Pokémon game, something that had not happened for years, since there was no fun in the others, which were more centered, so to speak. Let's Go Pikachu was a fun experience and decides to buy the Eevee version, as I found the Eevee cute and got the female with the heart-shaped spot on the tail. Me and my boyfriend happened to switch pokémons, because of the exclusive versions. All I have to say is: Those who are undecided or who condemned the game, give it a chance. But a real chance. The game is fun and exciting. Besides the graphics are beautiful and the music is wonderful. There were minor changes in the events, which made it even better. I never imagined, a few months ago, that I would be praising a game I had condemned. But here I am, defending Let's Go and recommending to my friends.… Expand
  20. pm_goulart
    Jan 4, 2019
    0
    Over 20 years, Pokémon has been one of the series that make fans to enjoy new adventures. There are a lot of things that make Pokémon the huge success that it is. However, it seems that in Pokémon Let's Go everything was lost.

    1°: The addition of grass in the overworld is pointless. Pokémons can come and by and you don't even need to walk on the grass to trigger an encounter. 2°:    Over 20 years, Pokémon has been one of the series that make fans to enjoy new adventures. There are a lot of things that make Pokémon the huge success that it is. However, it seems that in Pokémon Let's Go everything was lost.

    1°: The addition of grass in the overworld is pointless. Pokémons can come and by and you don't even need to walk on the grass to trigger an encounter.

    2°: There is no Pokémon reward anymore. In order to get some Pokémons, you either have them in your team and train them until they could evolve by level up or by stone effect or you could spend some time searching around until you could find a very rare final evolution of such Pokémon. Now it is pointless as when you walk into the Mt. Moon and you just need to wait until a Clefable spawn or having a Beedrill spawning by your side at Veridian Forest.

    3°: I get the 150 ones... But how could they exclude the whole bunch of evolutions and pre evolutions of Kantonian Pokémons found in generations ahead? It is another pointless thing for me. The game simply ignored all the evolutions of pokémons. Instead, they added Alolan forms and Mega forms. This was a great opportunity to have a Kanto updated pokedex with their 184 Pokémons.

    4°: Pokémon appearing in the wild is very cool, but it causes a lag in the game. There are moments when the frame rate drops drastically and this is due the appearing of the pokémons in the overworld by the lure effect.

    5°: The controls were terribly planned. They could let people play in the TV by the use of both joycons or pro controller. However, they force you to choose either traditional way [handheld] or with movement controls. In addition, it is disturbing because in every game, the movement control is in the left hand and the options is in the right hand. Now they force you to choose either playing with right hand or left hand. They could leave the option of playing with both joycons as if it were on handheld mode.

    6°: The pokeball plus. It is bad having access to one of the pokémons by just buying a peripheral. But the problem is because this peripheral can't be used in any other game.

    7°: The game is repetitive and does not have the replay fact. By the middle of the game, you get tired of so much battles and the lack of a catching story. You play just for playing... This could have been improved in this remake. Yet, everything was made poorly if you compare with the yellow version.

    8°: The game is simply easier and difficultly pokémon would have achieved its huge success if it was like this at the begginning. The game turned back to everything that make it great. The playing mode in the game should have come in a "easy mode" where players could choose to play in a easy one or in a traditional one.

    9°: Battles with friends is fun, but again pointless as the surprise factor and training factor don't interfere anymore. Battles were a complicated fact in pokémon core series as it demands a lot of time and lots of combinations to make everything perfect for a battle.

    10°: Why removing the buying factor? What is the point of having pokéballs all the time? You can find a pack of 5 in the overworld, you can earn as reward and you can buy them for just 100$. It is like having infinite pokeballs.

    11° The menu is another thing... It was not well planned. Differently from previous versions, you don't have a particular selection of itens you can quickly use by pressing a single button [Y in the most cases]. Due to this you have to run through the menu to get simple and necessary things such as the map access and get off of a flying Pokémon.

    I could go on and on... But I won't... The game change bad aspects of previous ones... But what we want is not make change everything and erased all the concepts, instead we want things to build up. In this past 20 years, we have seen how pokémon storage have been changed, for instance... This updates does not change the game, but make improvements which are well accepted... What Pokémon Let's Go did was basically ignore all the things the series have been loyal for over 20 years.    … Expand
  21. gonzar25
    Dec 7, 2018
    10
    Whether it's your Pokémon entry point or you're returning to Kanto yet again, Pokémon Let's Go is for everyone. The lame motion controls aside, this is adventure perfection, not once feeling jaded after dozens of hours' play
  22. Kengo19
    Dec 13, 2018
    7
    I enjoyed this game minus a few cons like no Online GTS and making it hard to battle others online. Im not a big fan of the over world catching.
  23. Camer6
    Dec 13, 2018
    7
    No es el mejor pokemon, pero tampoco el peor. Es un bueno juego para gente que empieza, yo personalmente lo disfrute en su justa medida por la nostalgia de volver a jugar en kanto otra vez etc.

    En resumen no es una obra maestra pero no es tan malo como lo pintan.
  24. Taugenichts13
    Feb 12, 2019
    0
    I really tried to love the game since i am a sucker for pokemon in general and first gen in particular, but Pokemon lets go, really let me down. Everything is dumbed down to the absolute minimum.
    I was in a fight with my bulbasaur against a random trainer, who was using diglette.
    His diglette was using Fissure, but my Bulbasaur lived with 1 HP with the caption "Bulbasaur toughened up, so    I really tried to love the game since i am a sucker for pokemon in general and first gen in particular, but Pokemon lets go, really let me down. Everything is dumbed down to the absolute minimum.
    I was in a fight with my bulbasaur against a random trainer, who was using diglette.
    His diglette was using Fissure, but my Bulbasaur lived with 1 HP with the caption "Bulbasaur toughened up, so you would be not sad".    … Expand
  25. Nowl
    Jul 18, 2019
    0
    Pokemon Let's Go Casual. Pokemon has been getting easier and easier over time and this is the pinnacle. Catching wild Pokemon isnt even a challenge anymore. No need to weaken your target, just spam balls with amazing motion control... Want to evade wild pokemon to have a challenge in gyms? Nope, you NEED to fullfill certain requirements to enter a gym, aka to have a totally easy time andPokemon Let's Go Casual. Pokemon has been getting easier and easier over time and this is the pinnacle. Catching wild Pokemon isnt even a challenge anymore. No need to weaken your target, just spam balls with amazing motion control... Want to evade wild pokemon to have a challenge in gyms? Nope, you NEED to fullfill certain requirements to enter a gym, aka to have a totally easy time and no challenge. Stay away from this.… Expand
  26. trystyn1990
    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.    … Expand
  27. Kratosine
    Nov 18, 2018
    0
    Masuda ha delirado al hacer este juego, quien pensaría que seria buena idea hacer una versión tan casualizada y despojarla de todo lo que lo hacia un buen juego de Pokemon, es simplemente decepcionante en todos los ámbitos, lo único rescatable es la música y los gráficos, pero todo lo demás esta mal.
  28. F00berChu
    Nov 18, 2018
    0
    I've been impressed by how unenjoyable this game is : the soundtrack is abysmal, the game has ugly visuals, these interesting random battles aren't there anymore. It's ugly, it's depressing, it's boring!

    Pokémon at its worst!
  29. Danik882010
    Nov 19, 2018
    1
    I like the graphics and the game is nastalgic but I don't like this game because it's too basic and easy. I think this game was made for children as the target demographic and it doesn't work for me as an adult. I also don't like the capture Pokemon system because it feels too receptive and shallow.
  30. RagoxHatena
    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.    … Expand
  31. zeldaafan
    Nov 19, 2018
    0
    Terrible graphics, laughable animation and non-existent difficulty. A total cash grab by Gamefreak.
  32. dorkainur
    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.    … Expand
  33. SyxTwelve
    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.
  34. TJYoshwii
    Nov 19, 2018
    0
    Too easy, too short. Mediocre graphics. Just stick to FR/LG, a GBA game from 14 years ago with much more content.
  35. IG2K
    Nov 17, 2018
    10
    This game deserves way higher rating. Don't listen to the whiners. This game is great
  36. HahalolXDDD
    Nov 29, 2018
    10
    I wonder if the people complaining about the difficulty considered they're playing rock paper scissors with animals and not starcraft. SMD turbo nerds
  37. strangeentity
    Nov 19, 2018
    1
    cheap nostalgia grab: misses all pokemon post gen 1, items, abilities, graphics actually utilizing the switch's potential, and you can't 100% the game unless you shell out money to get mew which is actually revolting. wait for the 2019 game instead, hopefully it's too late for this trashheap having any negative influence on it.
  38. Abes3
    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
  39. DonSerrot
    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.    … Expand
  40. Rakki_
    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!    … Expand
  41. Nati
    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    … Expand
  42. jedijunky
    Nov 17, 2018
    10
    I was a bit skeptical going into Pokémon let’s go. There was a lot of negative comments from hateful fans of the series who said this game dumbed down the series or ruined it, however, this couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, this Pokémon game is a great intermediate between accessible gameplay and complete IV and EV hell that the new games have detracted into. It has a fresh,I was a bit skeptical going into Pokémon let’s go. There was a lot of negative comments from hateful fans of the series who said this game dumbed down the series or ruined it, however, this couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, this Pokémon game is a great intermediate between accessible gameplay and complete IV and EV hell that the new games have detracted into. It has a fresh, new, beautiful take on the Kanto region. It’s never looked this good or alive. There’s so much care put into this game, and so many different delights. It’s just wonderful to see a bellsprout walking around on it’s little twig legs, or an Ekans, at long last, slithering like an actual snake. There’s just so many things for you s and old fans to enjoy if they just embraced a few of the changes in this spin off game. It’s absolutely ridiculous that people can let a simple creative experience like this one exist without complaining about how it’s different. It’s supposed to be different. Without new things, and changes, we just get the same game every year. This game is great. You should get it. The Pokeball plus is fun too. Especially if you play Pokémon go.… Expand
  43. Valknhyne
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    As someone who actually played it, and whinging fanboys aside, this game is actually really solid. It may not be the most content heavy title, but that doesn't make it less enjoyable to play. I've seen some people claim the framerate has issues but as someone who has actually played it, it is stable 99% of the time with the occasional dips for maybe a couple seconds here and there. I don'tAs someone who actually played it, and whinging fanboys aside, this game is actually really solid. It may not be the most content heavy title, but that doesn't make it less enjoyable to play. I've seen some people claim the framerate has issues but as someone who has actually played it, it is stable 99% of the time with the occasional dips for maybe a couple seconds here and there. I don't think it's a big deal and I barely notice it. There's also no real "paywalls" either, since the only content locked behind a paywall is a children's peripheral that holds a Pokémon, that has no bearing on completing the Dex, and is outclassed in combat by various other 'mons.

    The fanboys are brigading, but maybe they should actually play the game before leaving a review. Waa waa waa.    … Expand
  44. Hispanidae
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The POKETARDS can´t deal with the glorious of this magnificent videogame.

    SHUT UP POKETARDS, this remake is the best of all the franchise and in 2019 arrive the normal 8 gen Pokemon, stop hating this game.    … Expand
  45. Lumberjack87
    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.    … Expand
  46. Michelle0009
    Nov 30, 2018
    10
    The game is amazing and wonderful. I bought both versions. To see the whole ecosystem in votla of the jgoador, to experience the incredible graphs, to fly with my pokémons by the map, to experience kanto on this new graph. And catching pokémons with pokéballs is fun. I hated to have to use Repel straight to pass in caves, for example, avoiding hordes of zubat and battling wild pokémonsThe game is amazing and wonderful. I bought both versions. To see the whole ecosystem in votla of the jgoador, to experience the incredible graphs, to fly with my pokémons by the map, to experience kanto on this new graph. And catching pokémons with pokéballs is fun. I hated to have to use Repel straight to pass in caves, for example, avoiding hordes of zubat and battling wild pokémons gave almost nothing of experience, besides being annoying and when it needed to complete the pokédex, the Pokémon gave a critic, precisely in a rare pokémon, after several hours in a same map, turning, supporting the hundreds of times of that same pokémon jumping in front of him. I bought the two versions and the pokéball plus. I just loved it.… Expand
  47. xMysticSong
    Dec 2, 2018
    5
    If anything, this game is the evidence that the Pokémon fanbase is divided and is what Game Freak has been struggling with.

    On one side there are those who love the competitive side of Pokémon: the ones that experiment with moves and abilities, held items and stats, and how they can make their favorite Pokémon the strongest they can be. Then on the other side there are those that simply    If anything, this game is the evidence that the Pokémon fanbase is divided and is what Game Freak has been struggling with.

    On one side there are those who love the competitive side of Pokémon: the ones that experiment with moves and abilities, held items and stats, and how they can make their favorite Pokémon the strongest they can be. Then on the other side there are those that simply enjoy seeing and catching Pokémon, playing the game just for fun without thinking about how useful their Pokémon is. The typical more advanced RPG elements are not important to them, as long as their Pokémon can defeat the Elite Four, it's all that matters.
    This game is purely catered to the later half of the fanbase and newcomers that do not care, or even know about the competitive aspects of the mainline Pokémon games because they removed it all. Is this a bad thing? For this game alone? No. From the very beginning the developers have stated that this game was made for beginners and those who haven't played Pokemon since their childhood and probably only played Pokémon Go. Although, if they remove it all permanently for all future games, to me personally as a competitive player, that would be bad, really bad.

    I'll start by saying that this game is incredibly easy, too easy for a kid that just learned how to read, even. For some reason, developers nowadays think kids are dumb, when it was kids back in the 90s that played Pokemon RBY that somewhat struggled but learned how to defeat Brock on their own, figuring how types a la Rock-Paper-Scissors work without someone having to constantly tell them and that was an achievement to be proud of.
    This game is super hand-holding to the point it becomes infuriating. It doesn't help that your "rival" can hardly even be considered that, given the fact that he helps you more than challenge you. There's also the fact that your OP starter is all you need, regardless of what foe you face. it's like putting kids in their comfort zone, laying a warm, soft blanket over them and don't let them have a challenge they need to improve which, as the game goes on, makes the whole experience mundane and boring as there's nothing new, ever.
    To make matters even worse, even if they had put in wild Pokémon battles, it wouldn't change the difficulty of the game at all. You carry ALL your Pokémon with you, at all times, which means that even if your party was severely wounded and you only have 1 Pokémon in your party standing and have no healing items to use, you could just swap your team out with a new one wherever you are. And if that wasn't easy enough, you can always play as 2 people and wreck literally any trainer in the game with a 2 on 1 battle. Always winning isn't fun.

    The game also has major issues with performance. I always knew Game Freak was terrible at optimizing their games, but a game with upscaled 3DS graphics and 1k to 512 texture resolutions with no normal mapping should NOT drop in frames as often as this game on the Nintendo Switch. They even downscaled the shadows in hopes of fixing the issue.

    Another terrible, terrible choice was the forced motion controls. How can you tell a disabled kid that got the game on Christmas that it can't play the game docked because it can barely swing the Joy-Con to catch a Pokémon or pet their Eevee? Or an amputee that only plays with their legs? This is a turn-based RPG, Game Freak, everyone should be able to play a turn-based RPG, everyone.

    Despite all this, the game does have things I enjoy and wish would be a standard for every Pokémon mainline game to come.
    Pokémon can follow you now, and be interacted with. Some even allow you to ride on them which is really, really cool, especially if you ride on a Dragonite or Charizard and fly to your heart's content. Fans have wanted this for a long, long time.
    Random battles are replaced with on-map encounters. Now instead of constantly spraying yourself with Repels, you can decide yourself whether to encounter a wild Pokémon or not. However, if they decide to add this in future games, I wish they would also make some wild Pokémon aggressive and run/fly/swim towards you so that you have a reason to buy repels or be good at dodging.
    Catching Pokémon is nice, being able to "immerse" yourself and throw the Pokéball instead of watching an animation doing it for you is great. However, they should absolutely not force motion controls. In undocked mode you can throw balls without motion controls and I still do not understand why they're forced in docked mode. Not cool.
    The removal of HMs just like in Pokémon Sun/Moon is great and should stay.
    Chaining catches to have a better chance of finding better and shiny Pokémon is neat! It gives a new meaning to mindlessly catching any Pokémon you see.

    So in the end, you'll either really love Let's Go or you'll not enjoy it as much. I'm sadly on the latter side, but it's not a terrible game, either, it's just a bit boring.    … Expand
  48. ExperienceInHD
    Dec 7, 2018
    0
    This game removes so many features. Wild battles removed, breeding removed, abilities removed, held items removed, day/night cycle removed, 656 pokemon species removed, Blue as your rival removed. This is a watered down pokemon game that is a direct downgrade from the last Pokemon games being Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. Yet despite all of these features being cut, the game is the mostThis game removes so many features. Wild battles removed, breeding removed, abilities removed, held items removed, day/night cycle removed, 656 pokemon species removed, Blue as your rival removed. This is a watered down pokemon game that is a direct downgrade from the last Pokemon games being Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. Yet despite all of these features being cut, the game is the most expensive Pokemon game to date.… Expand
  49. XxMasterPlaysxX
    Nov 17, 2018
    10
    Lets go Eevee is an amazing game, Kanto is one of the best regions and revesiting the classic Pkmn Yellow game is incredible. The graphics are amazing, a new high for Pokemon. It has all my favourite Pokemons and characters like Pikachu and Professor Oak. The story is simple but effective, and they get rid of the random battles that annoyed everyone.
    They learned from their mistakes with    Lets go Eevee is an amazing game, Kanto is one of the best regions and revesiting the classic Pkmn Yellow game is incredible. The graphics are amazing, a new high for Pokemon. It has all my favourite Pokemons and characters like Pikachu and Professor Oak. The story is simple but effective, and they get rid of the random battles that annoyed everyone.
    They learned from their mistakes with Lets go Pikachu and delivered a timeless classic that makes me forget the disastrous game Lets go Pinachu was. Incredible game, must buy no matter your age or game preferences.    … Expand
  50. Fcubero
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    I like it. I love it. I’ve heard of some of the complaints the game gets which I understand. But I am thoroughly enjoying this game. The last game I played was Pokémon Sun. I will say that I loved the game, but I was starting to get bored and I didn’t even buy the next game in the series. I want this Let’s go Eevee to see how it will turn out, and I can say that it’s a great change ofI like it. I love it. I’ve heard of some of the complaints the game gets which I understand. But I am thoroughly enjoying this game. The last game I played was Pokémon Sun. I will say that I loved the game, but I was starting to get bored and I didn’t even buy the next game in the series. I want this Let’s go Eevee to see how it will turn out, and I can say that it’s a great change of pace for somebody who’s playing Since the very first Pokémon game. I’ve been getting bored but this pulled me back again… Expand
  51. Siersoren
    Nov 16, 2018
    5
    Absolutely great game, as Pokemon Red was also a great game decades ago.

    However, this is the year 2018. The game additionally has certain flaws. -1 Star: Mandatory Joy Con Usage. This game does not allow for the Pro Controllers, as Nintendo wants you to purchase, and repurchase their $45 joy cons as they break yearly. As the joy sticks are extremely janky, they WILL break yearly, so    Absolutely great game, as Pokemon Red was also a great game decades ago.

    However, this is the year 2018. The game additionally has certain flaws.
    -1 Star: Mandatory Joy Con Usage. This game does not allow for the Pro Controllers, as Nintendo wants you to purchase, and repurchase their $45 joy cons as they break yearly. As the joy sticks are extremely janky, they WILL break yearly, so you will be paying a reoccuring $45 payment to continue playing this game. There is really no good reason to do this.... well, apart from greed.
    -1 Star: No matchmaking. Earlier Pokemons had matchmaking. This Pokemon, which is $20 more pricey and on a more powerful system, does not allow for matchmaking. Why not? Because the game was rushed.
    -1 Star: Removal of passive pokemon abilities. There was absolutely no reason to do this other than laziness.
    -1 Star: Removal of Held items. This has been in pokemon games since Generation 2. Again - Laziness.
    -1 Star: Unable to trade between accounts on the same device. I want to trade pokemon with my daughter. I cannot. I have to literally buy two switches to do so. Because - Again, Greed and laziness.

    So Yes. Great game, but greed and laziness have hurt it significantly. I will give it credit where it is due and grade it a 5 out of 10. It saddens me that I could not give it a perfect score, but there is simply no excuse to remove features which have been in the game for over a decade at this point. Shame on you, Gamefreak.    … Expand
  52. Ibanez89
    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 :)    … Expand
  53. Ocosu
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    I'm going to say this right now. Do not listen to these people doing everything in their power to hurt the sales on this game. Most didn't even buy the game and are just riding hate trains that have been formed by youtubers/streamers since the game's reveal.

    I was very 'eh' about this game initially. I remember first watching the trailer, losing my smile, and just kind of writing these    I'm going to say this right now. Do not listen to these people doing everything in their power to hurt the sales on this game. Most didn't even buy the game and are just riding hate trains that have been formed by youtubers/streamers since the game's reveal.

    I was very 'eh' about this game initially. I remember first watching the trailer, losing my smile, and just kind of writing these games off as a do not buy. I kept watching trailers though, and eventually decided to give them a shot even if I didn't think they were going to do well. I was wrong. These games are amazing in every sense of the word. They're fun, beautiful looking, beautiful sounding with the remastered music, and a real throw back into the roots of what pokemon was meant to be.

    Yes, wild battles are gone. Yes, breeding is gone. Yes, it only has the first 151 aside from the newly revealed pokemon, but it doesn't stop them from being fun. It has it's core elements and a lot of cool things they added that weren't even part of the original games. I won't say what those are to avoid spoiling, but it's worth your money. Even if you're eh like I was, you might just find yourself surprised.

    I did buy the Pikachu version, but decided to post this here since they're basically the same game aside from which pokemon you start with.    … Expand
  54. Reon
    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
  55. hisfake6m
    Nov 22, 2018
    0
    Bad game full of nothing but lame Kanto pandering. Even children will find it easy and boring.
  56. gdmatt
    Nov 18, 2018
    7
    An enjoyable albeit short experience, that suffers from a lack of post-game content which has become a staple of the series for last 15 years.
  57. kazumats
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    Considering this to be a filler game for casual games and pokemon go players, it is unfair to compare it to the regular pokemon games. It is a fun and enjoyable game with fantastic graphics that bring back memories from the original pokemon yellow.
  58. Sigfrid0s
    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.
  59. Catastrophe803
    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.    … Expand
  60. Matt78428
    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.    … Expand
  61. Starmia
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    When I played the first few minutes and saw that it started the same as most other games, my heart sank. When I saw that it had the same "throw a pokeball" way to catch enemies as GO and there was nothing different, my heart sank further. I was worried this would be so watered down that it would just be terrible. But wow! I really like it. The game gets deeper pretty fast, the graphics areWhen I played the first few minutes and saw that it started the same as most other games, my heart sank. When I saw that it had the same "throw a pokeball" way to catch enemies as GO and there was nothing different, my heart sank further. I was worried this would be so watered down that it would just be terrible. But wow! I really like it. The game gets deeper pretty fast, the graphics are beautiful to me at least. I think the graphics in the 3DS games were bad and grainy, and I ran them in a emulator for PC on a big screen to make them look soft and pretty. This looks like that. And the parts that are watered down, are the parts that made me want to stab my eyes out anyway, like the 100 hours of grinding and random battles. I hate random battles and this is so much better. I'm looking forward to getting the actual ball accessory for the game and I never thought I'd be saying that I wanted a goofy-looking addon like that. Try this game, you might like it!… Expand
  62. P0K3M0N87
    Nov 17, 2018
    10
    A colourful, exciting and clever spin on pokemon gaming; grabbing the attention of all those GO gamers and possibly doubling their fan base for when a core game drops next year.
  63. TheBigHouse
    Nov 19, 2018
    0
    This is my first review, but I feel compelled to complain about it because it's an inexcusable product in 2018.
    Let me explain...the game is almost a 1:1 lift of the dialogue, gameplay and maps from Pokemon Red and Blue, the original Gameboy games from the '90s. The battle sprites are lifted from Pokemon X and Y, the Nintendo 3DS released in 2013. And the wild capture mechanics are ported    This is my first review, but I feel compelled to complain about it because it's an inexcusable product in 2018.
    Let me explain...the game is almost a 1:1 lift of the dialogue, gameplay and maps from Pokemon Red and Blue, the original Gameboy games from the '90s. The battle sprites are lifted from Pokemon X and Y, the Nintendo 3DS released in 2013. And the wild capture mechanics are ported directly from Pokemon Go, the smartphone app released in 2016.
    Pokemon: Let's Go Eevee is the cheapest cash grab of a product I've ever seen, and is a premiere example of how little companies think of gamers. They think you'll buy anything as long as it's got cute anime graphics, enough that you'll excuse that the game is hastily glued together from 3 older games and slapped with a $60 price tag. You need to vote with your wallet and not buy games like this, to tell Nintendo that this kind of crap isn't acceptable.    … Expand
  64. BitBloggist
    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.    … Expand
  65. originalme8
    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.    … Expand
  66. HDD_Compa
    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.
  67. charganium
    Dec 3, 2018
    0
    cons:
    -less content than the 20-year-old game it's based on
    -worse graphics than the 3DS Pokémon games -only gen 1 Pokémon -Go-style catching -Mew locked behind a $50 paywall -forced motion controls that don't even work -most features from gen 2 onward, like held items and abilities, have been removed -poor online -chibi oversaturated artstyle -terrible animations -overall a    cons:
    -less content than the 20-year-old game it's based on
    -worse graphics than the 3DS Pokémon games
    -only gen 1 Pokémon
    -Go-style catching
    -Mew locked behind a $50 paywall
    -forced motion controls that don't even work
    -most features from gen 2 onward, like held items and abilities, have been removed
    -poor online
    -chibi oversaturated artstyle
    -terrible animations
    -overall a soulless cashgrab designed to appeal to Go players and genwunners
    pros:
    -KANTOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO    … Expand
  68. Malvolo
    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
  69. SappyNoypi
    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
  70. reasonableGamer
    Dec 10, 2018
    6
    Most of the new / changed mechanics work surprisingly well. As a veteran, I didn't miss wild battles at all after few hours in (there are actually some special wild battles, you'll see). Difficulty-wise, it is easier than FR/LG, but not as much as the negative reviewers claim. I found myself underlevelled in most gyms. But your partner Pokémon is definitely overpowered, and you'll find theMost of the new / changed mechanics work surprisingly well. As a veteran, I didn't miss wild battles at all after few hours in (there are actually some special wild battles, you'll see). Difficulty-wise, it is easier than FR/LG, but not as much as the negative reviewers claim. I found myself underlevelled in most gyms. But your partner Pokémon is definitely overpowered, and you'll find the battle mechanics throwing some freebies at you (random attack evasion, paralyze healing...). One of the best additions is that basically DVs are now visible, which means you can quite transparently see if a Pokémon will be a good fit with its stats. Wild PKMN on the overworld makes the experience less frustrating and more engaging. Just as in the last installments, HMs are gone (subsituted here by your partner). Held items and abilities are absent, and this is one of the most tragic flaws to anyone who isn't a newcomer, since it removes some of the important tactical depth which really wasn't necessary. Graphics are neat, but could've definitely been better, and there is no excuse to why this runs @ 30fps. Soundtrack remix is well done.

    Despite the lack of additional areas, there is actually quite a lot of endgame content. There are definitely more than enough strong challengers with the new Master Trainer system, rebattles and others. The Master Trainers could've been better implemented (you'll find yourself 1v1 Weedle @ Lv.65).

    This is a decent, but foremost daring remake. Most of the newly introduced aspects are keepers, while we definitely want to get back our removed tactical layers. Local co-op is pointless as it makes the game only easier. There is no denying this is in some obvious aspects a watered-down, simplified experience, which also lacks (almost) all Pokémon of later generations. On the other hand, you get the best-looking Kanto with reduced frustration (no HMs, no random battles), greater variety of wild encounters, topped with some neat surprise extras. While FR/LG might still be more recommendable to core gamers, Let´s Go is worth checking out for any Kanto lovers.
    Score: 62 / 100    … Expand
  71. Treacle
    Dec 12, 2018
    3
    Pokemon LGPE is the moment the franchise lost all it's heart and substance. Sure it's cute with the starter pokemon interactions, but the rest of the game is a bare bones even more simplistic take on what has been done twice already. (RBY, and FRLG). Not to mention the clearly shoehorned on GO mechanics. I'm not sure why they went with this, GO players are unlikely to buy a whole newPokemon LGPE is the moment the franchise lost all it's heart and substance. Sure it's cute with the starter pokemon interactions, but the rest of the game is a bare bones even more simplistic take on what has been done twice already. (RBY, and FRLG). Not to mention the clearly shoehorned on GO mechanics. I'm not sure why they went with this, GO players are unlikely to buy a whole new console for a game aimed squarely at them. By taking out one of the most basic and classic mechanics of the game (battling wild pokemon) they have alienated a lot of the fanbase.

    Then there is the graphical element, it's barely different to a 3DS game. They could have done so much more with this but just wanted to throw out a quick game to appease a new demographic, not their long term fans. The wild pokemon don't even look like they belong in their environments, it's like something you would expect from a free mobile game. Mew is only obtainable if you buy a £50 controller. The game randomly slows down for seemingly no reason, I doubt this is a game pushing the Switch to its limits.

    Only 151 pokemon available (153 with the Meltan from GO), no natures, no held items, no abilities, no contests, no battle frontier. If they had to do Kanto again, a proper sequel after 20 years would have been perfect, including all the features above along with others I haven't mentioned.

    Pokemon games have never been hard, but this one takes it to the extreme. For the first gym, they won't even let you in without having a grass or water type on your team. Your box is available at all times meaning using items is pointless. Pokeballs are handed to you constantly. Poison has no effect outside of battle. Basically any fun and challenge has been removed from the game. Kids didn't need this handholding in 1999, why do they need it now?

    Overall it's just a very lazily made game aimed at people who probably won't buy it anyway. If the next main series games are anything like this, I will have to say goodbye to the franchise, even after 20 years.    … Expand
  72. Mystic2000
    Dec 18, 2018
    0
    Pokemon Lets go can be easily described as the greatest decline in quality the series has ever seen. Instead of advancing on what came before or even sidestepping with a new idea Lets Go takes massive leaps back in nearly every department. Tried and tested have been either replaced with terrible minigames or removed entirely. While the other main series games could be seen as beginnerPokemon Lets go can be easily described as the greatest decline in quality the series has ever seen. Instead of advancing on what came before or even sidestepping with a new idea Lets Go takes massive leaps back in nearly every department. Tried and tested have been either replaced with terrible minigames or removed entirely. While the other main series games could be seen as beginner level video games with enough depth to entice more mature players Lets go acts as a painfully easy experience that requires next to no effort in order to beat. This game panders to gen 1 fanatics at the cost of everything they're built in the 20 years following red and blue to create a game I can't recommend to anyone.… Expand
  73. DurgenVsViris
    Jan 15, 2019
    0
    I can usually stand a terrible game, but when it's a game for one of my favorite franchises, then I take issue with it.
    1) It took away random encounters and the ability to fight Pokemon and replaced it with the same mechanics as GO
    2) OMG MY RIVAL, I CAN'T STAND IT. Friendly Rivals have always made me a little upset, but after X & Y I kinda just accepted it. But this guy, THIS GUY.    I can usually stand a terrible game, but when it's a game for one of my favorite franchises, then I take issue with it.
    1) It took away random encounters and the ability to fight Pokemon and replaced it with the same mechanics as GO
    2) OMG MY RIVAL, I CAN'T STAND IT. Friendly Rivals have always made me a little upset, but after X & Y I kinda just accepted it. But this guy, THIS GUY. He's so friendly, annoyingly so, anytime I saw him I was upset, remembering my encounters with Blue back in FireRed. He failed where even the worst rivals succeeded. Like with Hau. A terrible rival sure, but at least he offered somewhat of a challenge.
    3) Speaking of challenge, it's all but gone, throughout the game I had difficulty with one pokemon, and that was Surge's Raichu since it T-Bolted my entire team and one shot them. The rest of the game was easy. I swear there were no trainers with more than 3 moves on their teams during my run. And if there were I didn't find them.
    4) No handheld items or abilities, which means no competitive play.
    5) CANDY, say hello to my Eevee who's stats are so high that they can annihilate Mewtwo at Lvl. 59. And no, I didn't use any special Eevee moves, just bit him to death.
    6) You'll probably say that it's for people to get introduced to PKMN, no, no way. It has more in common with a mobile game than it does with Yellow, THE GAME IT PULLED INSPIRATION FROM, WAIT NO, IS A REMAKE OF! At best it's made for 4 year olds who play GO and need the hand holding, speaking of which
    7) It has the same hand holding that other games have had a problem with recently, but toned up to 11, I'm not dumb, just let me figure out what I need to do, LIKE I DID IN FIRERED.

    In short, GameFreak has disappointed me by removing what I love about the franchise, and replaced it with why I avoided PKMN GO, I wouldn't recommend this to anyone, don't buy it and don't encourage Nintendo to keep making games like this, if you need an introduction play something else, you can play oldschool ones on a free emulator online or play one of the new ones on your 3DS. Also Baddy Bad, c'mon Nintendo, your more creative than this    … Expand
  74. HenryS
    Feb 15, 2019
    8
    A pesar de no ser una aventura nueva de pokemon, si no que un remake, no es algo ignovador, sin embargo es un juego muy divertido con el que te puedes pasar horas jugando sin cansarte, muy buen juego.
  75. YamikoFR
    Nov 17, 2018
    10
    If you take this game away from the initial Pokemon series, this game is really stunning.
  76. Algur
    Nov 17, 2018
    10
    Most fun I've had playing Pokémon since 2001! This is a breath of fresh air in an otherwise stale franchise.
  77. ToxicParasite
    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.    … Expand
  78. smerickson
    Nov 18, 2018
    6
    Here's the deal. It was fun. Graphics are huge, and the interaction with pokemon was cute. I quickly got over the not battling with pokemon in the wild and how the pokemon run around in the wild is cool as well. -- The problem. The big problem. Is end game. As a fan of the series, what I wanted was to go hardcore and min-max pokemon so I could implement fun strategies in online play. ButHere's the deal. It was fun. Graphics are huge, and the interaction with pokemon was cute. I quickly got over the not battling with pokemon in the wild and how the pokemon run around in the wild is cool as well. -- The problem. The big problem. Is end game. As a fan of the series, what I wanted was to go hardcore and min-max pokemon so I could implement fun strategies in online play. But with the absence of held items, IV's, and pokemon effects (sturdy, poison point etc), it's just not there.

    I probably wont play the next version, at least, not at the 60$ price point. Nintendo, if you want an amazing game, please bring back the end game for the hardcore fans.    … Expand
  79. PolishJohn
    Nov 19, 2018
    1
    In theory, is an ok entry level, budget game for YOUNG kids on the 3DS - but as a full-priced Switch game, it's lacking in every way - feels uninspired and boring.
  80. Daniphoenix
    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 ;)
  81. Darkcatk
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    Game's a blast, awesome remixes, got rid of major annoyances like random encounters and the need of a HMO slave Pokemon.
    Very fun and totally recommend to anyone old and new to the series.
  82. IgnacioRG93
    Nov 19, 2018
    9
    I´ m really enjoying Pokémon Let's go Eevee!!! It makes me feel a longing for the old times.
  83. mirg
    Nov 23, 2018
    5
    It's essentially just the original Pokemon Red/Blue games but given some changes in the story and given new features and even improving old ones.
  84. NiGHTSfan
    Nov 19, 2018
    3
    i read alot of people who say that this game isnt like the main series and i will agree with them because i prefer a challenge and I've been playing this series since the year 1999 when it came out and now almost 20 years later and I'm25 now so im older than the series by 5 years i will sadly not be getting this series since it is catering twords the Pokemon go casuals so since its aparti read alot of people who say that this game isnt like the main series and i will agree with them because i prefer a challenge and I've been playing this series since the year 1999 when it came out and now almost 20 years later and I'm25 now so im older than the series by 5 years i will sadly not be getting this series since it is catering twords the Pokemon go casuals so since its apart of that im not getting it at all… Expand
  85. LeroyJenkins
    Nov 21, 2018
    0
    Ninguna de las caracteristicas que hacen bueno a un juego de Pokemon las tiene este titulo, todo esta casualizado hasta el extremo solo un normie con pesimos gustos podria disfrutar esto.
  86. Deminth
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    I thought I would hate the new catching mechanic, but it's a nice change of pace between trainer battles. Great game if you are open minded and view it as a whole and not nit pick on things that "should" be in it (abilities for example).
  87. sonicpulsar
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    Kanto is finally looking magical and lovely. Great soundtrack and the fighting feels fresh ;) Having a great time!
  88. AllySky
    Dec 17, 2018
    4
    Where to start, this is not a main installment to the pokemon games, however if Gamefreak continues to release baby games that old your hand, similar to how pokemon sun and moon worked, I feel as though they will start to lose their fans.

    I do like some changes for example, now the pokemon wonder around, letting you encounter the pokemon you want instead of it being random, this is just    Where to start, this is not a main installment to the pokemon games, however if Gamefreak continues to release baby games that old your hand, similar to how pokemon sun and moon worked, I feel as though they will start to lose their fans.

    I do like some changes for example, now the pokemon wonder around, letting you encounter the pokemon you want instead of it being random, this is just one pro to several cons. While some parts are innovative and look as though they're moving the game forward, when in reality, the game just takes several steps back.

    With wonky motion controls for throwing pokeballs, simplistic needs such as pokeballs and potions being the only necessary purchases, catching pokemon being the most efficient way to leveling up encouraging less combat, most trainers having just one pokemon minimizes combat, the removal of passives making the combat less dynamic, unable to evolve your main pokemon, the removal of breeding, the removal of the slot machines and prizes in the game center, the removal of the safari, the addition of pokemon go which is something I don't even play, the lack of online play unless you have nintendo switch online which you have never needed before for pokemon games, no pro controller support, the lack of save data backup, the most expensive pokemon game, the pokemon game with the least content to date, and more.

    While playing this game I've hardly felt any thrill, a very mediocre experience to sum it up. TL;DR, This game is more fitting for the fans of the anime series, rather then the game series.    … Expand
  89. abvilla
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    Al principio no me animaba mucho el juego por opiniones de "expertos" y lo que me mostraban en los avances en los videos, ya que cambiaba muchas cosas en relación a las entregas anteriores, pero ahora que llevo muchas horas de juego, debo decir que me estoy divirtiendo como un enano xd, estéticamente es hermoso, la música está genial y el hecho de que la captura de los pokemon sea algoAl principio no me animaba mucho el juego por opiniones de "expertos" y lo que me mostraban en los avances en los videos, ya que cambiaba muchas cosas en relación a las entregas anteriores, pero ahora que llevo muchas horas de juego, debo decir que me estoy divirtiendo como un enano xd, estéticamente es hermoso, la música está genial y el hecho de que la captura de los pokemon sea algo similar a pokemon go no me resulta molesto, ademas de que eliminaron el spawn espontaneo de la hierba por los pasos y ahora los pokemon aparezcan físicamente en ella, me resulta atractivo y divertido. Si bien hay muchas cosas recortadas como por ejemplo las habilidades, es en pos para los nuevos usuarios no se mareen con tanta información. Debo decir que esta entrega es un buen inicio para los novatos, como tan bien uno lo fue con pokemon rojo y azul que tenían muchas menos cosas que let´s go.… Expand
  90. sincred
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    El juego no merece un 10 pero tampoco un 5, de lo que he jugado lo considero una buena versión, de alrededor un 7 de calificación para ser un pokemon. (le pongo 10 solo para subir un poco la calificación realizada por ardidos).
  91. Phienix666
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    Un juego excelente y que revive facilmente la region de kanton de una manera sublime
  92. Xplocion
    Nov 22, 2018
    7
    * The good things: It is a re-imagination of yellow Pokemon but with Evee, you can mount any Pokemon that can load you (including those that fly and swing/surf), Evee with the right stone can evolve in Jolteon (Electro), Flareon (Fire) or Vaporeon (Water), integration with Pokemon Go! (Ideal if you like Pokemon Go!)

    * The bad things: It's simplified, there's no combat with Pokemon is to    * The good things: It is a re-imagination of yellow Pokemon but with Evee, you can mount any Pokemon that can load you (including those that fly and swing/surf), Evee with the right stone can evolve in Jolteon (Electro), Flareon (Fire) or Vaporeon (Water), integration with Pokemon Go! (Ideal if you like Pokemon Go!)

    * The bad things: It's simplified, there's no combat with Pokemon is to hunt down the wild Pokemon. In wild flying Pokemon that moves across the screen the dynamics of throwing poke-balls does not work, seeing the wild Pokemon on the map subtracts emotion and surprise

    * The Meh! things: Many are scoring this game just by playing it an hour or less, borrows many features of Pokemon Go!    … Expand
  93. GamingBoy
    Dec 7, 2018
    0
    Possible the worst Pokemon game ever made. They could have done so much by re-imagining Kanto on a modern system. But no, they decide to rip a map straight from 1996 and present it back to us with prettier graphics. All non-gen 1 Pokemon have been removed from the game giving us the least diverse roster since the originals. Heck, Fire Red and Leaf Green from 2004 had more content than thisPossible the worst Pokemon game ever made. They could have done so much by re-imagining Kanto on a modern system. But no, they decide to rip a map straight from 1996 and present it back to us with prettier graphics. All non-gen 1 Pokemon have been removed from the game giving us the least diverse roster since the originals. Heck, Fire Red and Leaf Green from 2004 had more content than this game. If you truly want a definitive Pokemon experience, I would suggest any game from the GBA or DS era.… Expand
  94. Grovy_Sparky
    Nov 16, 2018
    5
    Pokémon Let's Go is a New Idea for pokémon Franchise... And the Target Users are mainly the Pokémon GO players, but...

    I think there were many good ideas like the focus on the single player and the Not Random encounters, but... others... All of These, With the Problem of Kanto... All-right, Kanto is the first region, But First is NOT Best, and, Since the Fact than gamefreak makes a    Pokémon Let's Go is a New Idea for pokémon Franchise... And the Target Users are mainly the Pokémon GO players, but...

    I think there were many good ideas like the focus on the single player and the Not Random encounters, but... others...

    All of These, With the Problem of Kanto... All-right, Kanto is the first region, But First is NOT Best, and, Since the Fact than gamefreak makes a Re-Kantos at least 3 or 4 times more ago... Once AGAIN KANTO is so...

    The Idea of a Let's GO Franchise sounds well, good and nice, but how they develop the game... it leaves so much to desire...

    Days AGO un Game Shows the Existence HOW to MAKE a REMAKE, But Today... Kanto Once Again... feels so strange and simple... Simplicity is not bad, but...

    I only Hope than the game sales enough to make a Let's Go in Hoenn, But Kanto... Once Again is kinda borring and Overrated...    … Expand
  95. SamoanJoe
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    Great addition to the Pokemon series, it's different but refreshing and is a lovely change of pace fro the main games
  96. ArmFlailingTube
    Nov 19, 2018
    3
    First off, these negative reviews are not "review bombing", they are just honest expressions of how some people felt about the game. Stop being so dismissive of people who you disagree with. It makes you look bad, not them. Also, yes. Pokemon veterans and core fans know that this wasn't supposed to be a mainline game. Yes, they know what Nintendo said about the game not being exactly likeFirst off, these negative reviews are not "review bombing", they are just honest expressions of how some people felt about the game. Stop being so dismissive of people who you disagree with. It makes you look bad, not them. Also, yes. Pokemon veterans and core fans know that this wasn't supposed to be a mainline game. Yes, they know what Nintendo said about the game not being exactly like the others and, yes, they know about the mechanics that Nintendo said would not be in the game. With that said, that does not invalidate their entire review because, like everyone else, they had their own experience with the game and just want to share their thoughts. So, don't be so quick to down-vote. This is what reviews are for, to show an overall reception of a piece of media. So take in all of these reviews and form your own opinion about the game.

    ANYWAY,
    I beat Pokemon Emerald in 3 days when I was 5 years old. That being said, Pokemon Let's Go Eevee (and Pikachu. They're the same game. Don't be a sucker and buy both) are dumbed down to the bear minimum.
    - Always on exp share (not a big issue though)
    - Pokemon GO wild battles
    - constant hand holding
    - friendly rival (because children are sensitive and words hurt I guess)
    - No abilities
    - No held items
    - Only first 151 Pokemon (plus Meltan and Melmetal)
    - No working game corner (because I guess that counts as gambling and we must shield the children)
    It's almost as if Game Freak assumes that kids these days are getting dumber every year. The games were already easy and, now, they're just lifeless.

    I don't have a problem with going back to Kanto because I really like Kanto. The issue lies in that there are no new places to go. In fact, places like the Sevii Islands have been taken out. Personally, I would have really like to visit Johto afterwards but I guess that was too much to ask for.

    I also don't have a problem with wild pokemon appearing outside of battle rather than being randomly selected when running through tall grass. The issue with this, though, is that there are so many of them and, a lot of times, you will have your path blocked by randomly wandering wild pokemon whom you can't touch because then you'll be forced to play carnival ring toss with them.

    The story is fairly the same as pokemon yellow with little to no change. You start out as a trainer in pallet town and end after beating the pokemon league. Simple. There is also no post game unless you think that "Master Trainers" actually qualifies for being post-game content. I don't see why Nintendo made a big fuss over master trainers. They're just 1v1 battles of the same pokemon and you get a title of that specific pokemon when you beat them but, those titles don't make sense in any context if you use more than one species of pokemon.

    You can also try to complete the pokedex but that only works if you get mew who is locked behind a paywall. That's right! You have to buy the pokeball plus to acquire mew which is another $50 ($40 dollars if you buy the bundle pack) because, I guess, EA must've taken Nintendo aside and told them that consumers love getting screwed over at every turn.

    Also, half the animations were quite literally ripped from SM/USUM so expect a lot of things to look familiar. ALSO, the graphics look sub-par. The switch is definitely capable of more than just SM/USUM graphics without the black outlines. So, that was unimpressive.

    Character customization is pretty shallow despite being much better in previous titles on an inferior console. Once you pick your character appearance, you are not able to change anything about it from then on (hair style, color, eye color, etc.) You can still customize your outfit but, that has been dumbed down to just a few sets (some of which are version exclusive) and any attempt to mix and match between the sets never looks right.

    The thing that I think this game does right is the music. The music is always top notch, largely because everything else is still conveyed through text. Taking the soundtrack up to orchestral level is always nice though.

    Overall, this game is just... okay. It plays fine. It looks fine. However, once you beat it, there is no reason to ever come back. The online sucks and, now you need to buy a Nintendo Switch Online Subscription to even do something simple like that.

    (TL;DR) Not worth $60. Designed to appeal to the very small brain stunted children. This game is Baddy Bad.    … Expand
  97. Steggles
    Nov 19, 2018
    1
    This game may look appealing to some but do not be fooled. Firstly let's say this is a main series (as pokemon has been saying) and not core (i.e. RBYG to USUM and the games in between) games. If this spawns a series of let's go games, creating it's own separate thing than whatever. However the craze of pokemon go has largely died down since 2016, although the game still as just overThis game may look appealing to some but do not be fooled. Firstly let's say this is a main series (as pokemon has been saying) and not core (i.e. RBYG to USUM and the games in between) games. If this spawns a series of let's go games, creating it's own separate thing than whatever. However the craze of pokemon go has largely died down since 2016, although the game still as just over 2million active users, it seems odd that pokemon company has even bothered to draw these players closer to the core series via this weird hybrid of the two. Not stating this without reason, the core series consistently sell over 10million, with exception to installments like emerald, crystal, platinum (that sell over 5million). Total core series sales is just under 230 million units. The begining of the last generation; Pokemon sun and moon sold over 16million. Making an attempt to add 2million Go players at least seems to be pointless, as if they had any interest in the core series they would have already picked one up or stayed with it. So kinda seems like a waste of time to make these games, objectively. But let's go over the games

    What are the positive aspects of this game:
    1. It looks nice; the art direction is HD for the most part so nothing to complain about to much*(N.B on the much part)

    2. It is super easy; if you have a child who is a recent fan of pokemon go, then this is a good start i guess, and a start in which many players began 20+yrs ago.

    3. Pokemon walk around with you; this was a feature in Heart Gold and Soul SIlver back on the DS system (however that included around 450ish pokemon, just a bit less than that), it's nice to see your partners mostly to scale behind you

    4. If your a new commer the game only includes the first 151ish pokemon, so completing the pokedex isn't as intimidating as a task as it is in the newer games with over 800 pokemon. For old first generation fans returning to the franchise it is also nice for the same reason.

    Negative aspects of these games:
    1. this game costs $60 USA ($80 AUS, if like me you live in Australia); ok so normal price yeah, the games on the handeld lines where about $50is only a $10 increase. yup a $10 increase for a game that has 80% less content. oh boi.

    2. Mew is behind a pay wall; i hate microtransaction, lootboxes, you name it. DLC i don't mind as long as it is worth the price, i.e. witcher 3 DLCs absolutely worth the price, Breath of the wild, yup sure worth the low price, you get it good quality extra content for a fair price, most of the DLC i enjoy are ones in which i feel like i don't need them to have a full experience. SO what does this have to do with Mew, well mew is 1 of the original pokemon and has a lot of lore and fan love, so what do they do, the slap that behind a $50USA ($70 AUS) controller that is not needed to play the game and is only used for a gimmick. They also want it to be the only way to get mew, as you can't transfer your mew from Pokemon go to these games.

    3. 80% less content compared to core: like i said before this is not worth the money. This game only includes 151 of 801ish pokemon in the franchise, removes held items, abilities, EV's, anything competative. Removes wild battles for GO's simple capture. This doesn't work, the motion control are inconsistent and you have to use them, it messes with leveling up. People for this complain about core series, "RNG" system of battling and weakening pokemon (which by the way is not slow, annoying or grindy, cause it has many methods to increase your odds of catching pokemon and if your tired of running into pokemon just use a god dam repel, you have access to them form the start of the game), however this supposed better system is so so much worse; wild pokemon can just spawn at your feet (one top of another pokemon, why is this a thing) they clog the overworld (just try using any rideable pokemon, you hop of them at any ledge or inconvienience), catching pokemon gives you more exp that trainer battles (which is dumb) meaning to level up, your box will be innevietably filled with hundreds of pidgey's.

    4.This game is so easy. Every trainer or rival, gym leader or bad guy never has more 4 pokemon or even 2, they force you to enter gyms with a requirement that makes it easier, your partner literally has a broken movepool and can solorun, stats and moves are broken, and you can use the other joycon to go 2player and effectively tag team 2v1 anyone, all the critic reviews or people saying this is hard, are bad at pokemon and videogames.

    5. This game has sudden frame drops (how? like how?), the shadows are still pixelated (why? this is a switch that can run Doom with decent fedelity and frames), the art style is booring, so are the characters, they introduce meltan just cause (mythical for the sake of being mythical) to enitce people to buy it for complete pokedex's. The music is eh, heard better fan remix's.

    This game is only worth $20. Wait till this goes on sale    … Expand
  98. what3verman
    Nov 26, 2018
    0
    The controls (at least on handheld) are wonky as hell and barely work, I can't run down without using the Pokeball, every encounter feels like catching a legendary without the charm, the story is somehow both a remake of Yellow and a sequel to Red/Green/Blue, so it looks like everyone is an absolute moron by redoing everything the exact same way, there are no more wild battles, meaningThe controls (at least on handheld) are wonky as hell and barely work, I can't run down without using the Pokeball, every encounter feels like catching a legendary without the charm, the story is somehow both a remake of Yellow and a sequel to Red/Green/Blue, so it looks like everyone is an absolute moron by redoing everything the exact same way, there are no more wild battles, meaning grinding is entirely money- and luck-dependent, everything is super easy and it insults everyone's intelligence with the handholding being somehow worse than Gen VII, and the characters are a real downgrade from the original. Oak is now a dick by making a joke about forgetting his grandson's name, "Trace" is a poor man's Hat and Green put together (and I hated Hau personally), Green is back for some reason and they changed him too much for that point in his development, and nothing has been improved. There are no more held items nor Abilities (which FireRed and LeafGreen had), the new moves are laughably bad (like the infamous Baddy Bad), the over reliance on charm means every other aspects were overlooked, and I personally did not like the Go mechanics from the ground up, even though that was also a mess in general.

    Did this game do good things? Sure. The Master Trainers are a neat idea (though I feel they went overboard with every single Pokémon having one, meaning for the most part you have to stop them from evolving and feed them candies for the postgame), Blue being canon is nice though ultimately unnecessary, rematching the Gym Leaders is cool (even though it's not the first game to do so), and I guess the Pokémon following you again was nice (though not a deal maker/breaker for me). But those positives are vastly outclassed by negatives that are a lot more essential in a game. The controls barely work, but hey look at that Eevee's clothes! It's just hiding your head in the sand.    … Expand
  99. CyberAly
    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!    … Expand
  100. AnEarthling
    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.
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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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