Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu!

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  1. whiskeyknight
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    The amount of review bombing here from people who haven’t even played the game is staggering, that being said, this game is fantastic, nostalgic, pretty, and most of all, addicting as hell. I would even agree that the new catching mechanic makes the grind less repetitive. One of my favorite games of 2018, and another great rpg for the switch.
  2. 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
  3. Nuadu
    Nov 17, 2018
    10
    Really loving this game, Yellow was my first game and this really has all the stuff I remember but improved with just the right amount of new stuff, if this is an indication of how the next generation game will be I fully approve. Openly visible pokemon like that is something I have always wanted and it works really well, love the pokemon storage being portable. Actually really liking theReally loving this game, Yellow was my first game and this really has all the stuff I remember but improved with just the right amount of new stuff, if this is an indication of how the next generation game will be I fully approve. Openly visible pokemon like that is something I have always wanted and it works really well, love the pokemon storage being portable. Actually really liking the just capture pokemon mechanic, catching a bunch of pokemon is more fun than battling every single one in my opinion.… Expand
  4. 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.    … Expand
  5. Qgamer
    Nov 25, 2018
    9
    Those who whine about the easier difficulty should go figure that this entry was made with newcomers in mind. It's a Pokemon game for the really little ones and their brothers, sisters, parents. But one that has some surprising difficulty to it later on in the story. I hate it when people decide to destroy scores based on their entitled notions of what they believe this game should be toThose who whine about the easier difficulty should go figure that this entry was made with newcomers in mind. It's a Pokemon game for the really little ones and their brothers, sisters, parents. But one that has some surprising difficulty to it later on in the story. I hate it when people decide to destroy scores based on their entitled notions of what they believe this game should be to them. So I wrote this to say that if you're a parent with a small child that likes Pokemon Go, it's a blast to play this together. It's Kanto of old with some fun new twists thrown in, and having Eevee or Pikachu with you feels amazing. It's like playing the anime. Don't listen to the manbabies that think every game should catter to their crystalized taste of what a Pokemon game is. I've had loads of fun with Sun and Moon, but also with this simpler entry, and I don't even have kids. But I can still appreciate it for what it tries to do. And since Nintendo will introduce the next chapter of de main series next year, I don't really understand what these people complain about.

    A lot of critics say that the main series is more complex than this game, they also say that Let's Go Pikachu/Eevee feels like a spin-off with an easier approach to its systems, one that might be cool for new players who think Pokemon Sun and Moon are too daunting for them to get into. They are right. And I want to extend a hand to those players, who love Pokemon Go, and want to try something a bit more hardcore, but not as much as the mainline RPG games. This is made for you, but also for those who like Kanto and gladly see it in HD on the big screen. Honestly, this game is polished as hell, it's not bad or broken in any way. It's loads of fun too, but it's just different from what we're used to with Pokemon RPG's. And that is fine.    … Expand
  6. bowser12
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    This is the BEST Pokemon game in years. It looks super clean, is a nice throwback to the old days and has plenty to do for the avid pokemon fan. Ofcourse smogon players aren't real pokemon fans so they'll just bash this game, while its actually one of the best iterations in the franchise! I can recommend it to anyone who loves pokemon:)
  7. Mythra
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    It's crazy to see how enjoyable this game is, the visuals are simple but so clean with such a great art style, the soundtrack is so good for my ears, the game is a wonder and takes pokémon is an exciting direction!
  8. PeregrineOmega
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Let me preface this review with the fact that I own both a Blue and Yellow cart, both with 151 Pokemon on them. Yes, I have an original Mew, obtained through legitimate means. I own Crystal with max gen 2 Pokemon as well. The list of titles of games goes on. I have a Charizard and Chansey foil, too. And that Mewtwo you could only get from Nintendo Power. So yeah, safe to say I am a PokemonLet me preface this review with the fact that I own both a Blue and Yellow cart, both with 151 Pokemon on them. Yes, I have an original Mew, obtained through legitimate means. I own Crystal with max gen 2 Pokemon as well. The list of titles of games goes on. I have a Charizard and Chansey foil, too. And that Mewtwo you could only get from Nintendo Power. So yeah, safe to say I am a Pokemon fan.

    Let me also preface with the fact that this won't even be the only Switch game. If you aren't down for an entry level experience, there is a "core" Pokemon game representing the 8th generation coming along in 2019. There's no reason to bash this game in lieu of that. More ttraditional mechanics will return.

    The hate for this game is unwarranted. I can only imagine the review bombers are those who never even gave the game a chance. It's sad that this is what "reviews" have become. Never even giving a thing the chance to be what it is.

    And Let's Go, Pikachu IS a great game. A solid entry in the Pokemon game list, and certainly worthy of being the first, full-fledged big-screen Pokemon game. While it is lacking some of the modern conveniences and mechanics from some of the later titles, it's not without charm or depth.

    What this is, is a re-imagining of Kanto for a modern audience who, perhaps has only really heard of Pokemon via the wildly popular mobile game. The catch mechanics are similar in many ways, and it allows for (one-way) integration of Pokemon from your GO! account.

    That is where the similarities to the mobile game begin to part ways, however. Battles are more in the traditional sense, like the 1st gen we fell in love with. There are few new interesting mechanics, and mega-evolutions are still a thing, as well. While the challenge isn't as pronounced in the early game, it's not without the depth of team building that is suggested to be lacking. You can absolutely build and tweak individual stats, and more effectively at that, since you don't need to trade out abilities for things like CUT.

    It is a beautifully rendered image of Kanto, as well. The music is fantastic, too. There's a lot of nostalgia here for those of us who actually played Red/Blue/Yellow.

    It doesn't have the depth and complexity of X/Y or Ruby/Sapphire. Nor should anyone expect it to. No one should be surprised by what this game is, there have been plenty of early reviews and gameplay demos to give us a pretty good idea of what's going on here.

    Aside from that, the "core" game is still coming. So if that's what you're looking for, then avoid this, and don't downvote it just because you don't intend to buy it. If it's not for you, it doesn't make it bad, and Game Freak should be given credit for stepping outside of the box and changing things up a bit for the new generation.

    Don't sleep on it just because there are haters. Give it a shot if you've actually given a fair look and it still interests you.    … Expand
  9. sonicpulsar
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    Wow, this is a great Pokémon adventure and Kanto never looked so gorgeous. It’s beautiful both on TV and handheld, and the soundtrack and use of the Pokeball really satisfying.
  10. SilvaGolden
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    I'm totally charmed by the soundtrack, the visuals, the cuteness, the end of random encounters. Fantastic game, refreshing!
  11. benjistan
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    The majority of people metabombing this have never played the game. This is a great introduction to the pokemon universe for young and old.
  12. jtlarraechea
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Very fun game and a nice introduction to the Pokemon world. I played the original red and blue and it's a delight to come back to the Kanto Region.

    The changes to the system don't really bother me and its a nice different way to revisit this gems. Also, they said it's a different experience from the normal core games (which will come next year), so I dont think that the people giving    Very fun game and a nice introduction to the Pokemon world. I played the original red and blue and it's a delight to come back to the Kanto Region.

    The changes to the system don't really bother me and its a nice different way to revisit this gems.

    Also, they said it's a different experience from the normal core games (which will come next year), so I dont think that the people giving a 1 or 0 are really judging the game as a whole instead of comparing it to what they want/expected.

    But again, everyone has different opinions and I would go for the critics reviews.

    Cheers,    … Expand
  13. SuperGolem
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    todos aqui botan mal y no han probado el juego haci que yo botare bien sin haberlo probado tampoco
  14. FullDive
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    No random battles, nice visuals, incrdible soundtrack...this game has everything to be the most enjoyable Pokémon experience :)
  15. Menora
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Amazing, my ears are delighted by the soundtrack and the clean visuals, Pikachu is adorable as hell.
    The game is such a pleasure to play with my son!
  16. sampsonj
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Really fun, very adorable, best looking pokemon game to date, music is really nice too. No random encounters is a blessing.
  17. SarahPoka
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    OMG I spent a few days on it, lucky me, and I'm excited because it is so fun to play, particular after an exhausting day at work : it's relaxing, joyful, cute and I wish I could download this incredible soundtrack!

    My love of Pokemon is back with this game!
  18. CindaHal
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Probably the most fun Pokemon game I played since the DS era, it's so pleasant, so nice, so cute. This game is amazing, I'm in love with it :)
  19. Eporo5
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    I have a blast with Pokemon Let's Go, it's really beautiful on the Switch screen at 720p, wonderful soundtrzck and my girlfriend loves playing it despite nor liking gaming, this game is such a good thing for our couple, thank you Game Freak!
  20. HaxorHurley
    Nov 16, 2018
    8
    The game is very good looking, graphics and animation wise. If you rush through it you might not get more than 15-20 hours out of the game, but if you catch pokemons, try to fill out the pokedex and explore a bit more, you could easily get more hours out of the game. The fighting system is easier than earlier pokemon games, but that doesnt make the game bad. Look away from all the fansThe game is very good looking, graphics and animation wise. If you rush through it you might not get more than 15-20 hours out of the game, but if you catch pokemons, try to fill out the pokedex and explore a bit more, you could easily get more hours out of the game. The fighting system is easier than earlier pokemon games, but that doesnt make the game bad. Look away from all the fans that just miss the old pokemon games, there are so many pokemon games that fit their criteria, so it is also nice to try a new kind of pokemon game. Motion controls can vary on how accurate they are. Overall a really fun game to play when you are on the run or just want to relax.… Expand
  21. steegosaurusss
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Ok listen up, people try to bring this game down but the critic score doesn't lie. Its a good game even though some people are literally crying because it turned out better then they thought and now they're afraid to lose face. As the true fans enjoy this game they are left in the dust crying hahaha.

    Very good game 10/10
  22. newwabisabi
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    This game is incredibly polished, and actually has many additions that Pokemon games have needed for years (skippable cutscenes, shiny hunting being encouraged, and IVs being encouraged as well). Additionally, new characters are added to the classic Kantonian story (trainer Green, Team Rocket Archer, etc). Genuinely, this game is great. There are a couple downsides, such as most wildThis game is incredibly polished, and actually has many additions that Pokemon games have needed for years (skippable cutscenes, shiny hunting being encouraged, and IVs being encouraged as well). Additionally, new characters are added to the classic Kantonian story (trainer Green, Team Rocket Archer, etc). Genuinely, this game is great. There are a couple downsides, such as most wild battles simply being catching without full-on fights, and no abilities + held items, but IVs and natures are sitll present to at least keep a fair portion of the depth. As a casual game, Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu excels. The critics reviews are much more fair and insightful than the vast majority of the negative user reviews, to be quite honest.… Expand
  23. someguy12345
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    A bold new step in the direction of the Pokemon series. This revisit to Kanto perfectly blends both the classic style with elements from Pokemon GO which makes an entry perfect for both new players and old.

    Pokemon appearing on the world map rather than random battles makes for a smoother/less grindy experience.
  24. Pintaro
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    This is a really neat remake, I enjoy it so much, they really put a lot of love and care into it, you can see how polished it is. Nice job Game Freak!
  25. EponaFan
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    This is the most feel good game ever, so cute, so adorable, so fun, such a great soundtrack. It's such a joy to play, my daughter is loving it so much by the way!
  26. pippobbaudo
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Don't let all the negative reviews deceive you. They all come from people who did not even try the game itself and criticize it because it is not the game they were wishing for. The mainline game is coming out next year and this has to be judged for what it is, namely a good game.
  27. MrZarakki
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was with the foot in the advertisement, even so, I decided to play and test to clear my doubts. What I have to say is:

    AN EXCELLENT GAME!

    Who is upset for not being hardcore game, no problem, but is not reason to reject and give low score for this game, because the game is very fun even not having the same difficulty of "main series"    … Expand
  28. greenblock
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    The game is definitely not for everyone but it's a nice reboot. I wish they din't use the catching mechanics from Go but the other additions are nice!
  29. Petalia
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Dammit it's so good, so addictive, I have a hard time leaving it. Thank you Game Freak, that's the most beautiful and fun Pokemon game Ip layed since Gold and Silver!
  30. Francal
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    What is Pokemon Let's Go?

    It's fun
    It's adorable
    Best soundtrack of the year
    It's beautiful
    It's not tedious and finally modern
    It's enjoyable for EVERYONE : Pokefans and newcomers
    Wonderful connection with GO!

    I love it! I bought 4 copies for my family!
  31. Diono
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Pokemon Let's Go is fun, fun and even more FUN! I already loved Pokemon but this time it was a pure concentrate of fun! It's really recommended to all those who love to have fun and want a beautiful, relaxing adventure!
  32. SuperRon
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Good Standard pokemon Game.

    Some features: Wild battle are now direct capture like pokemon go. While this sounds bad on paper, this make the overall process a bit faster, much more comfortable, and there is a new "chaining" mechanics that allow you to catch multiple time a pokemon, to get Higher IV and shiny chance, so you can always revisit old zone to build your team, instead of    Good Standard pokemon Game.

    Some features:
    Wild battle are now direct capture like pokemon go.
    While this sounds bad on paper, this make the overall process a bit faster, much more comfortable, and there is a new "chaining" mechanics that allow you to catch multiple time a pokemon, to get Higher IV and shiny chance, so you can always revisit old zone to build your team, instead of them becoming useless like in most pokemon game where you flee all the time.

    The story and game progression itself is like the original Yellow, you get your snowflake pokemon with inflated stats and can pretend to be ash like in the Anime, feel free to remove it to give the game the "normal" difficulty.

    The pokemon now follows you! they can pick up items, some of them have unique interaction and overall make the pokemon world feel more alive.

    Online stille there, but limited to simple trade with randoms using a code(or a friend if you put the same one) and simple and double battle

    Competitively, it's only gen 1 with alola pokemon, and minor moves changes, not as deep as other main game pokemon, but you get the basics, No abilities or held items.

    The game is fun and relaxing overall, don't expect something grandiose, if you are nostalgic and like kanto go ahead, and if you have kid you can have a fun co op experience.    … Expand
  33. saisei
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    First you have to take into consideration that it is not a core pokemon title. It is simply a remake/reimagining of gen 1. With that in mind. Its fun. It has plenty of training mechanics from other games and some that I would like to see implemented in future games (like the candy feature). The only thing it has that is not very welcomed is the catching mechanic. I see a lot of peopleFirst you have to take into consideration that it is not a core pokemon title. It is simply a remake/reimagining of gen 1. With that in mind. Its fun. It has plenty of training mechanics from other games and some that I would like to see implemented in future games (like the candy feature). The only thing it has that is not very welcomed is the catching mechanic. I see a lot of people complaining about the cost. games on switch cost $60. If this game had been released on the 3ds instead it would have cost $40 because that the price for games on that platform. It is not rocket science.… Expand
  34. Kintala
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Ohlala this game my friends, this game is such a wonder : the most fun Pokemon game I have ever played, it's finally a modern, 21st century game allowing everyone to have fun!

    My daughter and son love it, I have os much fun with them!
  35. Snoyboy
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Probably the best Pokemon games since the originals on the game boy. For starters, they got rid of all of the Digimon from the games so now it's only the TRUE 151 Pokemon. Second, I really enjoy how easy and hand-holding these games are, because in the originals I could not figure out how to get past the old man in the second town so this is a blessing on my part knowing I can actuallyProbably the best Pokemon games since the originals on the game boy. For starters, they got rid of all of the Digimon from the games so now it's only the TRUE 151 Pokemon. Second, I really enjoy how easy and hand-holding these games are, because in the originals I could not figure out how to get past the old man in the second town so this is a blessing on my part knowing I can actually experience the game now. I also love how the catching mechanic is now from Pokemon go, which of course, I used to play all the time before I started stacking up those victory royales, so it's very welcoming for those who have played Pokemon go. In conclusion, Masuda and his team are trying their best to make Pokemon great again and all of these negative reviews from Digimon fans fail to recognize the beauty that is KANTO.… Expand
  36. Mabosaha
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    This game does NOT deserve such a low user score (in my honest opinion). I created an account solely to contribute my opinion on this matter. Although I do wish wild battles were kept in-game, I find the game a nostalgic infused journey, with the game remaining faithful to the old R/B/Y games, combined with many new features. You do not endlessly fling Pokemon balls at Pokemon with nothingThis game does NOT deserve such a low user score (in my honest opinion). I created an account solely to contribute my opinion on this matter. Although I do wish wild battles were kept in-game, I find the game a nostalgic infused journey, with the game remaining faithful to the old R/B/Y games, combined with many new features. You do not endlessly fling Pokemon balls at Pokemon with nothing else to do. Trainer battles are frequent enough for me to scratch my "battle itch".

    All in all, this game is beautiful (for a Pokemon game...), offers a much less tedious IV chaining technique and, technologically speaking, nicely lifts the series from the 3DS to the Switch.

    I advise everyone that is disgruntled, to try the game for a couple of hours. And I'm sure many will feel less bitter - currently there is a popular internet trend of auto-hating this game because of various changes...    … Expand
  37. ReyDeMoria
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    El juego es tal y como viene describiéndose los últimos meses. No hagan caso de las criticas de los niños rata que ni siquiera han jugado el juego y lloran porque quieren un pokemon RPG.

    Para el juego es estupendo y permite recordar lo ya jugado hace años en pokemon amarillo. De hecho han mejorado un montón los temas de la banda sonora original dando una gran sensación de nostalgia.    El juego es tal y como viene describiéndose los últimos meses. No hagan caso de las criticas de los niños rata que ni siquiera han jugado el juego y lloran porque quieren un pokemon RPG.

    Para el juego es estupendo y permite recordar lo ya jugado hace años en pokemon amarillo. De hecho han mejorado un montón los temas de la banda sonora original dando una gran sensación de nostalgia.

    Evidentemente es un juego de estilo distinto a los típicos de pokemon pero no por eso se convierte en un juego que merezca un 0.

    Lo recomiendo completamente a cualquiera que haya jugado los primeros pokemon de game boy de pequeño y a esos que no tengan una mente tan cerrada y quieran divertirse un rato mientras esperan que salga el tan esperado pokemon RPG.    … Expand
  38. SquirtlePuce
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Un jeu incroyablement fun, amusant, beau, avec des compositions magiques !

    Un bonheur de tous les les instants pour **** et grand ! Bravo Nintendo !
  39. johnnypakeus
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Quelle joie de retrouver Pokémon en HD sur Switch, c'est tellement beau, joli, charmant et FUN !

    Chaudement recommandé !
  40. Biscan
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    After playing it, something is clear: the press is right about the gmae being fun and good. Really a game you should buy, it was so good that I bought 3 copies for my family because I want to share the joy! :)
  41. jlong22
    Nov 16, 2018
    9
    Please do not believe the negative reviews that so many bitter people posted as soon as midnight hit the first country. These players have no played the game themselves and are usually referencing points that could only be found by watching streamers on YouTube. They're not even creating their own original reviews.
    This game is beautiful. I have not used the PokeBall controller yet    Please do not believe the negative reviews that so many bitter people posted as soon as midnight hit the first country. These players have no played the game themselves and are usually referencing points that could only be found by watching streamers on YouTube. They're not even creating their own original reviews.
    This game is beautiful. I have not used the PokeBall controller yet because that shipment was delayed, but I've only spent about 4-5 hours playing and I can say I don't feel cheated out of my money. It's a rich, nostalgic experience so far. I used to despise the fact that I would be slowed down by a thousand Pidgeys or Rattatas or Zubats or Digletts as I just wanted to advance through the game, with the new design, it's a dream come true. I honestly don't think I'll be able to play the old way where pokemon can pop up any time you're in a cave or high glass. I love the combo system that has been implemented and how that affects your chance to find rare Pokemon.
    I did take a point off because while the throwing mechanism is nice, it's not perfect though. And often times it can be inconsistent. In the beginning of the game, when money is low, this is important because a wasted Pokeball is worth more than you think when cash is low.
    Having said that, if you have an issue with only one mechanism in a game, you don't drop your score to zero. That's just poor reviewing. There's no way this game is a zero or below a 4. Any score that is a zero should immediately be disregarded but that's for any game.
    As for difficulty, I can't honestly remember the last Pokemon game that I felt was challenging. There's always one or two battles that are hard but that's about it. Most of the challenging stuff comes after end-game. I'm not that far in this game to comment on that...    … Expand
  42. Phantom90
    Nov 27, 2018
    8
    Great fun relaxed style of play and occasionally very challenging. Having not owned or played any of the previous Pokémon games I was pleasantly surprised by how addictive it could be I highly recommend it.
  43. Yoyolick
    Dec 29, 2018
    10
    actual legitimate fun, just a good game. No boring crap like fighting every pokemon you want to catch, its just less tedious in general, leading to the fun being immediate and present the entire time you play the game, not just in short bursts every once in a while.
  44. wookietim
    Dec 27, 2018
    9
    Yes, it lacks a lot of the things added in recent games but that is the point - this is a breather to reintroduce Pokemon in the era of the Switch. And it succeeds in what it tries to be - a reintroduction and an extension of the mobile game. Highly addictive.
  45. jeru
    Dec 21, 2018
    10
    un gran juego que nos devuelve a aquellos primeros pokemon que tanto disfrutamos
  46. Jeti
    Mar 29, 2019
    9
    One of my all time favorite Pokemon games. Why? Because it feels fresh and new. The Pokemon on the overworld ar beautiful and finally you can see the stats of the Pokemon and you can catch the best.
  47. piscesperiod
    May 6, 2020
    8
    I'm an old school, die-hard Pokemon fan. I spent hundreds of hours playing the old Pokemon games (red, blue, green, gold and silver, then Fire red, Emerald green etc.), and I've watched the anime since the very beginning.

    Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu! is the 2018 version of the proverbial Game Boy Color games. The original 152 Pokemon, the Kanto region. The game added graphical    I'm an old school, die-hard Pokemon fan. I spent hundreds of hours playing the old Pokemon games (red, blue, green, gold and silver, then Fire red, Emerald green etc.), and I've watched the anime since the very beginning.

    Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu! is the 2018 version of the proverbial Game Boy Color games. The original 152 Pokemon, the Kanto region. The game added graphical enhancements (not to mention Pokemon roaming freely in the wild) and rewarding little features such as being able to ride your favorite Pokemon (you can fly on your Charizard, c'mon, what's not to like!).

    What most people seem not to be okay with is the 'Pokemon Go'-like battle/capture mechanics. Gym battles and battling against other trainers remain loyal to the franchise, what has really changed is how you weaken Pokemon before you catch them. You don't grind and battle Pokemon in the wild like in the old days. Now it's basically the Pokemon-Go system, where you simply lure them with berries and what not, keep throwing a pokeball until you get them, and by capturing the same Pokemon over and over, you level up your Pokemon.

    In my personal opinion, that absolutely does NOT mean that the developers did a bad job, or that the game is any less interesting or engaging. It's bringing in people from a different generation, people that have experienced this much beloved franchise in a different way than we did.

    The only real issue that I see (and that's based on a completely personal reason) is that if you prefer to play with your Switch docked like I do, you must get used to only using one of the joy cons to move around, catch Pokemon etc. So I'm rating it 8. Otherwise it would've been a 9.

    All in all, Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu! is a gem for real Pokemon fans, young and old. And for those that witnessed how times (and gaming) has changed, it brings a fresh breeze that still carries that wonderful scent we all remember playing the older games that were released 22 years ago.    … Expand
  48. pennyliu999
    Nov 23, 2018
    10
    I think rate between 7-8 is more reasonable, but look, how many harsh 0 or 1 points from those "experienced players"? Isn't it unfair? Is the game totally unplayable? It will freeze your NS? The game is cute and decent designed, comfortable for new players, it deserve a decent rating. So 10.
  49. Rancisco
    Nov 24, 2018
    8
    As an old-timer lover and player of the pokemon franchise, I like how they made this game go another direction from the ongoing main line, more casual yes, but to me, not because of that is lacking the soul of the first games, on the contrary, and can be even more fun because of it's soft nature. Even having some negative things in it, it is a surprise to me how much of a fun andAs an old-timer lover and player of the pokemon franchise, I like how they made this game go another direction from the ongoing main line, more casual yes, but to me, not because of that is lacking the soul of the first games, on the contrary, and can be even more fun because of it's soft nature. Even having some negative things in it, it is a surprise to me how much of a fun and nostalgic ride is becoming after a week playing this beautiful game.
    My advice is... Don't believe the user score, it has become a HATE CAN just for not being the main line some where expecting. Even if you don't like it, it does not deserve a 0 or 1, is NOT that bad. This is a GOOD quality game, and those trying to deny that aren't judging through the right lens.    … Expand
  50. NissKenley
    Nov 23, 2018
    8
    When i heard about this game first time i wasn’t think that it will be a great idea, but when i saw the trailer i started to change my opinion, so i decided to give it an oportunity. I was a great decision. Its the perfect way to mix the traditional games with other line (like could be Pokémon Mistery Dungeon, etc.). A good way to bring a older game (Pokémon yellow) likea remaster withWhen i heard about this game first time i wasn’t think that it will be a great idea, but when i saw the trailer i started to change my opinion, so i decided to give it an oportunity. I was a great decision. Its the perfect way to mix the traditional games with other line (like could be Pokémon Mistery Dungeon, etc.). A good way to bring a older game (Pokémon yellow) likea remaster with more new things to do and try. Obviously, its for different public that people that just want competitive mode. Its just for play and have fun alone or with friends.… Expand
  51. Mitchell12
    Nov 23, 2018
    9
    Play the game before you review bomb it. The game is fun and has way more depth then I had expected from this. The only complaint I have is that the game is rather easy.
  52. i_mush
    Nov 23, 2018
    10
    Felt like giving 10 just because this game is so badly bombed of 0 for silly reasons.
    It is easier, but then again, pokemon is a game meant to be played BY KIDS, for as much as we grown ups want to be passionate about it in good memory of our childhood.
    That said, I'm having a really great time, if you don't go around catching every pokemon you see (thus keeping the exp you get under    Felt like giving 10 just because this game is so badly bombed of 0 for silly reasons.
    It is easier, but then again, pokemon is a game meant to be played BY KIDS, for as much as we grown ups want to be passionate about it in good memory of our childhood.
    That said, I'm having a really great time, if you don't go around catching every pokemon you see (thus keeping the exp you get under control), or limit your party when they're getting too strong by swapping with weaker mons (that actually makes you feel more like a trainer that takes care of every mon he's got), the game can "feel" challenging too, but again...pokemon's never been challenging in the first place, I wasn't expecting challenge here either.
    The graphics are great, the new catching system is less grindy in a pleasurable way, keeping the experience at a decent pace and allowing you to enjoy and relax trough te story.
    I don't know why people was expecting something different, given that this game has been marketed as an entry point for new players that have discovered and got passionate about pokemon trough the mobile app.
    There's no need to make it a matter of principle, if you are into the competitive/more focused approach to the game, stick to the current gen till the next comes out, in which I hope some of the quality of life improvements (such as the new catching system) will be carried over, in tandem with the more strategic-rpg like elements like held items and so on.

    If you wanna have some relaxed fun and have some spare money, just get the game and be positive, this game is about childhood and positivity, it's the game I would have wanted to play when I was a little kid, and it's the game I'd like nowadays kid to play.    … Expand
  53. Alexcs7
    Nov 24, 2018
    10
    Termine el juego y es una maravilla! Comprare la otra versión en cuando pueda
  54. Drewsefer89
    Nov 22, 2018
    10
    Honestly, Pokemon Let's Go caught me by surprise. It is really addictive. There's a certain charm & that enjoyment of seeing new & rare Pokemon out in the world that makes you just want to catch every single one. This is a remake of Pokemon Yellow. So if you're a fan of Gen 1 Pokemon this is a great remake. It's definitely the best looking Pokemon game since all the rest have been onHonestly, Pokemon Let's Go caught me by surprise. It is really addictive. There's a certain charm & that enjoyment of seeing new & rare Pokemon out in the world that makes you just want to catch every single one. This is a remake of Pokemon Yellow. So if you're a fan of Gen 1 Pokemon this is a great remake. It's definitely the best looking Pokemon game since all the rest have been on handhelds with lower powered systems. The Switch offers both hand held & more power.

    The game is about 30 hours of content & then there's end game content. You can go hunt down the legendary Pokemon which is really fun. They brought the Pokemon Go mechanic into this game. It adds a nice variety to the battles. Now you have traditional battle since now you fight against trainers all over the world & not just inside gym & you also have the Pokemon Go style to catch Pokemon. It actually feels refreshing so you don't get tiresome of the same thing over & over. Pokemon games were known for their repetitive level grind heavy game play. So this is a refresher.

    That's where the hate for this game is coming from is cause of the Pokemon Go mechanic being added. But Pokemon Go is extremely popular with 750 million downloads & a user base of 65 million people consecutively each month. If you're a fan of Pokemon I employ you to give it a chance. You'll find that it is actually very enjoyable & quite addictive to catch them all.    … Expand
  55. 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.
  56. xZxRaphaelzx
    Nov 23, 2018
    10
    Pokémon: Let's Go, Évoli! was heavily criticized before the release. Especially the removal of battles against wild Pokemon was described as a burden. When playing shows, however, that the new system also has its advantages. So it is less dependent on chance, because you can choose the desired Pokemon
  57. FantasyFilth
    Nov 24, 2018
    10
    Best Pokémon game I've played in years!
    Manages to feel very old and nostalgic while staying new and fresh.
  58. ft5777
    Nov 29, 2018
    8
    Pokemon Let's Go does well what it is supposed to do : it's a nice and fun HD remake of the first generation of Pokemon games. The graphics are easily the best ever in this series, even though they are still far from fully using the Switch's potential, the musics are nice, riding pokemons is really fun and it is basically a well-crafted nostalgia trip. Seeing pokemons roaming the overworldPokemon Let's Go does well what it is supposed to do : it's a nice and fun HD remake of the first generation of Pokemon games. The graphics are easily the best ever in this series, even though they are still far from fully using the Switch's potential, the musics are nice, riding pokemons is really fun and it is basically a well-crafted nostalgia trip. Seeing pokemons roaming the overworld was a dream come true, and the new pokemon catching mechanic didn't bother me. The old mechanic of having to weaken pokemons sometimes felt like a complicated grind to me, either way I don't have a preference for what the catching mechanics should be for the next core game.

    But, of course, it is a Game Freak game, meaning a complete lack of ambition. The game would be so much better if Game Freak decided to expand and create fewer but bigger games. The NPCs are just standing there, not moving and all looking the same. Game Freak didn't bother giving them at least different hair and clothes colors. This makes the world feel dead or weird at times. The menus are still convoluted. The game requires so many buttons presses for the simplest of actions, like healing pokemons and looking at the map. Riding Charizard is cool until you need to go through a building to reach the next area : you then have to go into the menu and put him back in the Pokeball and take him out again once you went through...

    Final point, I am clearly upset by the one joycon controls. The fact that Game Freak forced them into our throats and didn't implement the Pro Controller compatibility is such a cheap move to entice customers to buy the pokeball plus, which, by the way, is the only way to get Mew. When will the masterminds at Game Freak finally be replaced by younger people who love gaming and understand gamers ? Who knows.

    Overall, the Pokemon franchise is so charming that, despite its obvious flaws, it is still a pleasure to play these games. They deserve 8/10 for me.    … Expand
  59. Ogq1188
    Nov 26, 2018
    10
    This game is awesome and for those saying is too easy try defeating all the master trainers
  60. AlbertoMachine
    Nov 23, 2018
    10
    I think this game is not exactly what we expected when it was announced. But I think that this user score is too low and unfair to this game. I am going to explain my point of view:

    Pros: It is full of colours and the graphics are implemented with some of the new techniches. It is, as we was waiting, really nostalgyc Cons: Public need more quickness when they are playing than we had 20    I think this game is not exactly what we expected when it was announced. But I think that this user score is too low and unfair to this game. I am going to explain my point of view:

    Pros: It is full of colours and the graphics are implemented with some of the new techniches. It is, as we was waiting, really nostalgyc
    Cons: Public need more quickness when they are playing than we had 20 years ago, and I think there is not enough work on it in this game. We deserve an open world of pokemon. I think there have been different forms to play pokemon apart from pokemon go or latest games of pokemon from 3DS, Nintengo pelase, take a though on it.

    My score would be 75. Nonetheless I think that the current 5.9 is unfair, so i am going to put 10 instead.    … Expand
  61. kevinnno
    Nov 23, 2018
    10
    Me encanto esto juego, es algo nuevo, innovador y muy practico de jugar, gracias NINTENDO.
  62. Sonorato
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    Me ha gustado el juego. No daba mucho por el juego antes de jugarlo, pero ahora que lo he probado me ha enamorado! He jugado Pokémon desde la primera generación en la GameBoy, y Let's GO es un Pokémon en toda la extensión de la palabra.
  63. ohHaiThere
    Nov 22, 2018
    9
    Tbh I don't really understand all the blame this game gets. It's fun to play, it's colourful and positive as a pokemon game should be. Removal of wild encounters really saves your time and allows you to enjoy the game more. Yeah, it's pretty easy game, but cmon, pokemon never was hard, I completed last 3 games(X/Y, Omega/Ruby, Sun/Moon) undefeated and I was not even trying. I almostTbh I don't really understand all the blame this game gets. It's fun to play, it's colourful and positive as a pokemon game should be. Removal of wild encounters really saves your time and allows you to enjoy the game more. Yeah, it's pretty easy game, but cmon, pokemon never was hard, I completed last 3 games(X/Y, Omega/Ruby, Sun/Moon) undefeated and I was not even trying. I almost completed the game and I enjoyed it very much.… Expand
  64. Mamorupaul
    Nov 22, 2018
    10
    First of all. this is a 5/10 game for me but i put it as a 10 to balance out an undeserved 0/10 review.

    Pokemon Lets go, Pikachu is essentially a 20 year old game with 5 year old graphics and a slightly new catching system. The only enjoyable aspects of this game for me were collecting the 150 pokemon. The trainer battles are a slog and ultimately come down to getting out your type    First of all. this is a 5/10 game for me but i put it as a 10 to balance out an undeserved 0/10 review.

    Pokemon Lets go, Pikachu is essentially a 20 year old game with 5 year old graphics and a slightly new catching system. The only enjoyable aspects of this game for me were collecting the 150 pokemon. The trainer battles are a slog and ultimately come down to getting out your type advantage and spamming a move until on pokemon dies. So i'm glad there aren't any wild battles because they would've made the slog much worse. The battles do get better though and I find myself cheering for my mons like I did when i was a little kid. Unfortunately this was only around the 6th gym.

    The resolution is a step up but it should be and the cut scenes with your avatar are nice. However, in x and y(not sure about sun and moon) there are moving dynamic backgrounds with flowing foliage and petals dancing in the wind; these effects aren't present in lets go. There are these nice models with some pretty stellar battle animations(Lovely Kiss, Blizzard are two of my faves) but the arena's themselves seem very rigid and almost lifeless. Also the limited amount of camera angles become noticeable a dozen hours in. In pokemon stadium there would be a lot of wide sweeping shots or aerial shots that aren't present here. I think its because the battle arenas are too small and to properly see large pokemon like onix or alolan exeggecutor the camera would have to zoom past the boundaries.
    The overworld locations are almost all pretty forgettable and some places even bleed into eachother. The gyms are kinda nice though and the 7th one is a real treat.

    catching pokemon is a lot more fun and probably was the most enjoyable part of the game for me.
    I never played much go so maybe it would've been stale if i played that. I love that you can see pokemon on the overworld and I think the catch combo system is pretty neat. I never bothered shiny hunting in the previous series because it was a whole lot of work but it seems almost feasible in this game. Also the ability to just avoid pokemon is really nice if i want to get on to my next objective. Ultimately, in the previous games catching pokemon boiled down to getting the enemy pokemon down to 1 health, giving them paralysis or sleep and then hoping for the best. Once you figure it out it's not fun or engaging it's just an extra hoop to jump through. The new system is straight up gambling with a minigame but it's a lot faster and cuts out the extra steps.

    All in all this is a pretty lazy remaster of red and blue. there's still a lot of fun to be had in building up your team and catching the 150(171 i think if you count alolans, meltan and mew). But everything else just feels like work. definitely not worthy of a 10 but also definitely not worthy of a 0.    … Expand
  65. WMAAGames
    Nov 23, 2018
    9
    stopped playing Pokemon after Ruby and Saphire were released. I found that they were great games. However I was overwhelmed by the increcing amount of Pokemon. I’ve always felt like I was missing out on a huge franchise, but couldn’t bring myself to jump back in. This game is exactly what I needed and wanted. The original 151 Pokemon and Kanto, beautifully realised in a gorgeous 3D world.stopped playing Pokemon after Ruby and Saphire were released. I found that they were great games. However I was overwhelmed by the increcing amount of Pokemon. I’ve always felt like I was missing out on a huge franchise, but couldn’t bring myself to jump back in. This game is exactly what I needed and wanted. The original 151 Pokemon and Kanto, beautifully realised in a gorgeous 3D world. It also introduces newer things such as mega evolution and Alolan forms. Things I had no idea about. I’ve enjoyed this game so much that it’s got me interested in 2019's Pokemon. Although this is a re-imagining of Yellow. There’s plenty of new story beats and interesting things that make it well worth playing. Thank you, Game Freak… Expand
  66. Phoenix790
    Nov 23, 2018
    9
    Game is pretty and well designed. It’s a return to Kanto and it does an amazing job of mixing traditional Pokémon with Go
  67. reminiscent
    Nov 29, 2018
    9
    I have been playing this since launch... i got the switch bundle(i didnt own a switch before this). I have also been a fan since i played pokemon red as a child. This game is a bit easier and perfect for newcomers as was its intention from the get go. However i think long term fans can find difficulty in this game and find that it is very fun to play. It even has some easter eggs for theI have been playing this since launch... i got the switch bundle(i didnt own a switch before this). I have also been a fan since i played pokemon red as a child. This game is a bit easier and perfect for newcomers as was its intention from the get go. However i think long term fans can find difficulty in this game and find that it is very fun to play. It even has some easter eggs for the old fans to sit back and enjoy.

    They change some game play since you catch most wild pokemon instead of battling them(some you do still battle). This isnt that big of a deal to me but something i would not want to carry over into the 2019 gen 8. The throwing creates its own lvl of difficulty and strategy as well. One must learn to pay attention to the pokemons animations and do not just toss balls at it. I think i would quite enjoy a combination of fighting and throwing. Since throwing the ball, especially when you have the pokeball plus, is really immersive and fun way to play the game. I recommend getting the pokeball plus as i think it is worth the price which is the same as other joycons. You can also take your pokemon out for walks and play with it to hear it make noises from the controller. Which honestly is such a great idea.

    one other thing i really enjoyed that i hope makes it into gen 8 is pokemon following you. This is something fans have been wanting for a long time. I also enjoy being able to see the pokemon in the world. This makes the game a really immersive experience seeing and hearing the pokemon.

    things i think are a bit disappointing is the fact that you can not play mini games in the arcade which is why i gave this a 9/10. There is no reason not to be at least able to have mini games in the arcade. This could have really raised the fun aspect of the game. Another thing is although i do highly recommend the pokeball plus as a controller i do not think including mew in it is very fair to other players. I like the idea of it coming with a pokemon so im not exactly sure what they should have done. but this is the only way to get mew so i just dont think thats fair. However it is worth the price as a controller and is a lot of fun.

    While the game has a few changes it really sticks to the core of what makes pokemon pokemon. It is a full fledged pokemon game and i am personally very happy with my purchase.    … Expand
  68. Giselle90
    Dec 1, 2018
    10
    I confess that when I saw the announcement of the game, I found the new capture system bad. Well, my sister bought her game for her daughter and I ended up creating a file to play. Well, I saw her enjoying herself so much and sometimes I looked, I confess I was amazed at the level of detail and the kantou nostalgia took me. I decided to give them a chance for the "junk game," as manyI confess that when I saw the announcement of the game, I found the new capture system bad. Well, my sister bought her game for her daughter and I ended up creating a file to play. Well, I saw her enjoying herself so much and sometimes I looked, I confess I was amazed at the level of detail and the kantou nostalgia took me. I decided to give them a chance for the "junk game," as many people said, and I discovered that they were just blind haters. Because when playing, I was excited. My niece had Let's Go Eevee and as I played, I was overwhelmed by a strong feeling of nostalgia and I became excited with each catch, interact with the Pokémon, they followed you, being the difference interactions. I decided to buy Let's Go Eevee to have a game of mine and not have to make an excuse to stay at my sister's house when I wanted to play. I started playing in my house and I was falling in love. Soon I saw that the criticisms I read so much were unfounded and the result of haters, which only turned away hatred blind and intense. I researched and saw that it would be a parallel line of games and I loved that idea. It will have the traditional line and this parallel. I was thrilled when my world expanded at the end of the Elite Four. Seriously, I was happy when I saw myself flying high in the sky, crossing the map at will on the back of my Charizard. Seeing everything from above was indescribable and the challenge of the Masters, very challenging. I thought to pass them and luckily, I bought pokéball plus. I was able to challenge Mew's master. I finished Let's Go Eevee, I bought Let's Go Pikachu. I'm in Elite Four and I barely see the time of my world being expanded. I super indicate this game and I ask to ignore the haters. Give the game a chance, just like I did and I'm glad I gave it a chance, otherwise I would have missed a fun and exciting game. I never had fun in a game of pokémon, as it was in these games. They caught me by surprise and I loved it.… Expand
  69. yasu_yagami
    Nov 22, 2018
    10
    ,muy buen pokemon no entiendo a los que le dan negativo bueno todo se espera de los piperos
  70. vanhex
    Nov 22, 2018
    8
    I give it an 8 because I like the pokeball plus A LOT... call me whatever you want ;)
  71. Jewll
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I prefer the classical method of capturing pokemon but i understand that this is entry level game for people who never played pokemon before (btw you get used to it and that is a ton of trainers to battle) and i know that a classic pokemon (the next on the core series) is coming next year for the veterans, plus if you take out the capturing method this is a great experience to revive Pokemon yellow, red ,green and blue, i feel 12 again.… Expand
  72. XxpoopafookxX
    Nov 22, 2018
    9
    The game is great the removal of random battles is awesome finding pokemons like it's meant to be in the wild not randomly catching is fun but i wish we still had wild battles with the pokemon weakening them before throwing poke balls at it.
  73. jnavarro1314
    Nov 22, 2018
    9
    buen juego aunque le falto las batallas contra pokemon salvajes ojala el siguiente juego tenga estas texturas pero con una mecánica mas apegada a las viejas generaciones.
  74. chris183
    Nov 22, 2018
    10
    Al jugar Pokémon en mi antigua GameBoy me sumergía en la historia a pesar de los gráficos pixeliados, ahora con este Pokémon se incrementa al 1000% ese sentimiento de vivir la historia, y la forma de jugar con un solo Joy Con al principio me resistí pero no pasaron 5 min cuando cambie mi opinión. este Pokémon mejoró todo: gráficos, forma de juego, música. Gracias NINTENDO
  75. Framomi
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    Si has jugado en tu infancia a Pokemon o quieres adentrarte en el tienes que jugarlo , es una compra obligada. Me ha sorprendido mucho la profundidad de la historia y bien contada que está , los más mínimos detalles de todo, se ve espectacular .
  76. NachoStorm
    Nov 21, 2018
    9
    Pokemon Lets Go is a fulfilling and enriching experience through the nostalgic Kanto region, perfect for veterans and newcomers to pokemon.

    Upon its reveal pre-E3, I was skeptical of the connections between pokemon go, yet the only significance is the new wild encounters which provide a shift in dynamic from trainer battles in a refreshing new way. I would not advocate for its return,    Pokemon Lets Go is a fulfilling and enriching experience through the nostalgic Kanto region, perfect for veterans and newcomers to pokemon.

    Upon its reveal pre-E3, I was skeptical of the connections between pokemon go, yet the only significance is the new wild encounters which provide a shift in dynamic from trainer battles in a refreshing new way. I would not advocate for its return, yet it provides originality to Let's Go and keeps the gameplay brisk and constantly moving forward. Wild battles have stayed relatively similar with some simplifications with the removal of held items and abilities which remove some strategy, however, it can be interesting to veterans when you ca earthquake a Gengar and one shot a Geodude without the annoying study appear. Like pokemon go, you can encounter wild pokemon in the field which is one of the best additions to Pokemon Let's Go, which I definitely would love to see return along with the following pokemon. All of this together creates the most alive and vivid world in a pokemon game ever, it is just sad the NPC's are soulless puppets and characters turn at an awkward 90 degree angles.

    Overall the story stays true to the original tales of Pokemon Yellow yet add many moment to the story that enhance the story, increase the quality of life, and provides cool nods to previous regions such as Alola which will be a refreshing sight to people who were introduced to pokemon in the best pokemon game on the 3DS, Pokemon Sun and Moon. Like Pokemon Yellow, you adventure with a partner pokemon, which can Pikachu and Eevee depending n the version. These pokemon are surprisingly powerful throughout with incredible stats, movesets and lovably adorable cries when petting them and feeding them food. They both shine in the cutscenes that appear throughout the story that help to characterize the region and the connection between the trainer and the partner. The worlds the story takes place in has never looked better in a pokemon game with beautiful colours that pop from the screen in both Tv and handheld mode, and the explorations of old towns in beautiful Hd with superb orchestrated music such as the cerulean city theme and the battle themes are a joy to any pokemon enthusiast.

    Pokemon Let's Go has impressed me on so many levels that has made my journey through the game one of the most enjoyable pokemon adventures for a while. I hope that gamefreak has learned that a great pokemon adventure comes from freedom, exploration and natural storytelling through the region, rather than a 2-hour introduction to catching pokemon and pages of dialogue that is irrelevant. I absolutely loved pokemon lets go and cannot wait for what the pokemon company can do now with the Nintendo switch and a brand new pokemon adventure in 2019.    … Expand
  77. LoadingBar5
    Nov 21, 2018
    8
    As a long time Pokémon fan (Crystal was my first game) I had my reservations about this game and wasn't sure I would actually like it.
    But I'm pleasantly surprised! The game looks amazing and I haven't encountered any bugs so far. Yes it is a different take on the core Pokémon games but then again this is a spin-off. I like the catching mechanic although sometimes it is inaccurate (I use    As a long time Pokémon fan (Crystal was my first game) I had my reservations about this game and wasn't sure I would actually like it.
    But I'm pleasantly surprised! The game looks amazing and I haven't encountered any bugs so far. Yes it is a different take on the core Pokémon games but then again this is a spin-off. I like the catching mechanic although sometimes it is inaccurate (I use a joy-con) and there are plenty of trainer battles to enjoy.

    I'm 30 hours into the game right now and I only defeated 4 gyms so there is much to do and you can go as fast or slow through the game as you want.
    If you like pokémon and can look past some of the features (or lack of) then there is a big chance you'll have a great time!    … Expand
  78. Sunwer
    Nov 21, 2018
    9
    Un juego muy recomendable, bastante disfrutable. Sus mecánicas añadidas como el modo de captura de Pokémon GO, así como el hecho de poder ver a los Pokémon desde fuera sin tener que entrar a la hierba alta, hacen una "evolución" a la saga desde mi parecer. Puntúo el juego por lo que es en general, el hecho de que no tenga a los más de 800 pokémon disponibles no tiene por que ser unUn juego muy recomendable, bastante disfrutable. Sus mecánicas añadidas como el modo de captura de Pokémon GO, así como el hecho de poder ver a los Pokémon desde fuera sin tener que entrar a la hierba alta, hacen una "evolución" a la saga desde mi parecer. Puntúo el juego por lo que es en general, el hecho de que no tenga a los más de 800 pokémon disponibles no tiene por que ser un impedimento para disfrutar del juego. Si sólo buscas un pokémon competitivo, ni si quiera te pares aquí, pero si buscas un Pokémon para disfrutar, éste es tu lugar. He venido jugando la saga desde Pokémon Blue y puedo decir que Let's GO es en toda regla un juego de la saga principal, un remake de Yellow con algunos ajustes y cambios, pero que creo que le sientan bien al juego. El apartado musical es muy bueno, poder escuchar las melodías de antaño con la tecnología actual es fascinante, y en cuanto al apartado gráfico creo que es el más atinado para una saga como Pokémon. Ojalá siga teniendo éxito y podamos ver secuelas de éste tipo de entregas coexistiendo con la saga tradicional.… Expand
  79. anakoz
    Nov 22, 2018
    10
    I would have waited longer to write a review as i'm only 15 hours in but at this stage I would have given it a 7. Really enjoyable game but the motion controls sometimes don't work as they should which frustrates me but overall very enjoyable game. The reason i'm even writing this is to try to balance out the ridiculous bad reviews from people who clearly haven't played the game. Why yourI would have waited longer to write a review as i'm only 15 hours in but at this stage I would have given it a 7. Really enjoyable game but the motion controls sometimes don't work as they should which frustrates me but overall very enjoyable game. The reason i'm even writing this is to try to balance out the ridiculous bad reviews from people who clearly haven't played the game. Why your life is so meaningless you have to go and give a bad review to a game you don't like the look of. That is the saddest thing i've ever seen.… Expand
  80. 180679529
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    Bastante bueno no es igual que el original pero es mejor gráficamente y además agrega eventos nuevos al juego lo único malo pero simple es la manera de capturar a los pokemon pero es un detalle mínimo.
  81. 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,becouse this game is not as difficult as the last few. But it is way more fun!
  82. osueboy
    Nov 20, 2018
    9
    I've spent around 50 hours playing since launch, ive finished the game, beat mewtwo and everything post game, and i totally loved every single bit, now im shiny hunting, and even if some pokemon are pretty easy to catch, i've been having problems with Pinsir, the game gets pretty hard in some places, because some pokemon are so rare, that you will cry when they run away after breaking fromI've spent around 50 hours playing since launch, ive finished the game, beat mewtwo and everything post game, and i totally loved every single bit, now im shiny hunting, and even if some pokemon are pretty easy to catch, i've been having problems with Pinsir, the game gets pretty hard in some places, because some pokemon are so rare, that you will cry when they run away after breaking from the pokeballs a few times. Having said that, i think it gets easier the more you catch the same species, i didnt miss the wild battles, i even felt there was too many trainers that i couldnt avoid. The problem with people who give reviews of 1 or 0, is they didnt play the game enough, they just hate the idea, but i think it works, i hope they translate this in the next game, the only con i found is that is only gen 1, because i would love to see every single pokemon in this new world.… Expand
  83. StarGin
    Nov 20, 2018
    8
    No es el Pokemon Más impresionante de todos pero sí que es un juego con mecánicas satisfactorias. Ideal para aquellos que se inician con la franquicia. ¿Adictivo? Lo es. ¿Desafiante? Depende de hasta donde quieras llegar. Su banda sonora no es memorable pero sí que pega fuerte. No sólo tienes las primera generación a disposición para capturar, debes entrenarlos y descubrir secretos; que teNo es el Pokemon Más impresionante de todos pero sí que es un juego con mecánicas satisfactorias. Ideal para aquellos que se inician con la franquicia. ¿Adictivo? Lo es. ¿Desafiante? Depende de hasta donde quieras llegar. Su banda sonora no es memorable pero sí que pega fuerte. No sólo tienes las primera generación a disposición para capturar, debes entrenarlos y descubrir secretos; que te ayudarán en el combate en linea con otros entrenadores. Me ha sorprendido el cómo han simplificado los controles. Puedes jugar con los brazos cruzados. Lo estoy disfrutando bastante y parece que le dedicaré muchas horas.… Expand
  84. Nintenhero
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    Un buen punto de inicio para todos aquellos que no estan familiarizados con la saga y quienes quieren rememorar buenos momentos de aquellos tiempos de la gameboy.
  85. amed_fonseca
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    Es un gran juego gráficamente es muy bueno para ser el primer pokemon para switch, este es un muy buen intento para introducir gente nueva a el mundo pokemon, un punto negativo es la dificultad ya que es muy fácil pero desde pokemon esmeralda no e visto un solo pokemon difícil así que ya es un estándar que no sean juegos difíciles pero esto no le quita sabor al juego ya que sigue siendoEs un gran juego gráficamente es muy bueno para ser el primer pokemon para switch, este es un muy buen intento para introducir gente nueva a el mundo pokemon, un punto negativo es la dificultad ya que es muy fácil pero desde pokemon esmeralda no e visto un solo pokemon difícil así que ya es un estándar que no sean juegos difíciles pero esto no le quita sabor al juego ya que sigue siendo muy entretenido y adictivo como cualquier pokemon, por desgracia los haters que están poniéndole calificaciones menores a 6 no tienen idea de lo que es un juego de pokemon y nunca jugaran uno así que no hagan mucho caso a esas calificaciones negativas ya que este juego cumple como un pokemon, podría haber sido mucho mejor pero hay que recordar que es un juego para atraer gente nueva, el pokemon rpg que los hardcore disfrutan llegara el próximo año así que este es una buena oportunidad para llenar el vacío pokemon en nuestros kokoros… Expand
  86. Jacknew
    Nov 21, 2018
    8
    Is not the best of Pokemon's games but isn't the worse either, the capture system is simplified but the battles are the same as any other Pokemon's game, the graphics are not the best that the Switch has to offer, but are good enough to be pretty, plus the nostalgia issue is maybe the best this game has to offer, if you played Pokemon yellow/red/blue. I think that is a perfect Pokemon gameIs not the best of Pokemon's games but isn't the worse either, the capture system is simplified but the battles are the same as any other Pokemon's game, the graphics are not the best that the Switch has to offer, but are good enough to be pretty, plus the nostalgia issue is maybe the best this game has to offer, if you played Pokemon yellow/red/blue. I think that is a perfect Pokemon game for newcomers and a very funny game for the older players (if you can put the hate a side of course).… Expand
  87. Gamiel
    Nov 22, 2018
    10
    El juego no es de 10 y yo esperaba el Pokémon competitivo, pero como gran fan de la saga lo probé y se que está mucho mejor de lo que parece, le pongo 10 aunque se merezca un 8 o por ahí porque de tantos 0 que le ponen baja muchisimo su puntuación, a ver si con el mío aumenta un poco
  88. Akuma_DGM
    Nov 22, 2018
    10
    Beautiful nostalgia game. i love this games series and this cool remaster.12/10
  89. billmyur
    Nov 23, 2018
    10
    Just doing my duty to bring up the average since this game truly doesnt deserve single digit scores
  90. P1Falchion
    Dec 1, 2018
    8
    Pokemon Go is something a lot of people enjoyed when it first launched. As time went by the number of people playing it decreased but, the community was still strong because of all the improvements made to it. Early this year the Pokemon Company announced two new Pokemon games which were an untitled Gen 8 Pokemon game and Let’s Go Eevee and Pikachu. Let’s Go Pikachu and Eevee are basicallyPokemon Go is something a lot of people enjoyed when it first launched. As time went by the number of people playing it decreased but, the community was still strong because of all the improvements made to it. Early this year the Pokemon Company announced two new Pokemon games which were an untitled Gen 8 Pokemon game and Let’s Go Eevee and Pikachu. Let’s Go Pikachu and Eevee are basically remakes of Pokemon Yellow and the main difference with this game and the original was the graphical upgrade and the gameplay would integrate a lot of elements introduced in Pokemon Go. Like the popularity of Pokemon Go the announcement of these Let’s Go games were mixed. After playing Let’s Go Pikachu I now consider this one of my favorite Pokemon games I have ever played.

    Let’s Go Pikachu and Eevee storywise are the same thing; the only difference is the starter you get in the beginning. The game starts with you and your rival visiting Professor Oak and getting your respective Pokemon and in my case I got Pikachu. Now after getting your Pokemon your adventure begins; which means you catch Pokemon in the wild, train them, eventually face a gym leaders, battle the elite 4, and finally face off with the champion and that's game. This game also has you encountering Team Rocket a number of times and stopping them from doing mischievous deeds. This game also features returning Team Rocket members Jessie and James many are familiar with via Pokemon Yellow or the Pokemon anime. While storywise this game is pretty straightforward, there are many times during the game where moments with certain character enhanced the experience. It was pretty neat to see Blue again, and there was a really nice moment with Lorelei that helped make her stand out more other than just being an Elite 4 member.

    Battles was something many were worried about because as much as I enjoyed Pokemon Go, the battle weren't exactly the best part of the game. And with the information being released about no more battling wild Pokemon the question was how will we gain experience in this game. There are main trainers you encounter as you go from city to route to cave to city. As for wild Pokemon themselves you only are able to catch them like you did in Pokemon Go and the process is literally the same where you can give Pokemon berries and the effect of each berry is different. If you are using a joy con you just fling the control in the direction the Pokemon is or if you are playing in handheld you can aim the throw with the control stick or use the gyro and then press A to throw the ball. Which begs the question why you can’t use your Pro Controller in this game because the controller does have gyro and what not. A really great feature added to this game with wild encounterment is that Pokemon can be seen in the overworld, so now you just have to go after the Pokemon you want instead of getting the same thing again and again.

    As for complaints I have with this game, I do think this is the easiest Pokemon game I have ever played, and with your starters its makes this game a joke. Your starters can learn new type of moves for example Eevee can learn Fire, Water, Dark, Psychic, Ice, and Fairy Type moves and some of them have guarantee status ailments, and some moves can have Eevee go first every time. It’s also unfortunate that abilities are not present in this game because the intention with this game is to welcome newcomers and people nostalgic towards the original game, and in order to do that is by not bringing in the new features introduced in later games. Which I understand why the developers decided to go that route, but for me Pokemon always felt like a nice introduction into RPG’s and the fact that the developers took out features introduced in recent games that weren’t really that complicated to understand, I just fine funny.

    This game has been talked bad about by a lot of fans of Pokemon. That hasn’t stopped the success of this game and really I am glad that it is doing well. This game was easy and I was fine with that. I needed a game like this because I don’t always want to play a game where you have to focus on a lot happening and in this game it was simple: catch Pokemon, battle trainers, and win that's it. This was a nice nostalgia trip for me too because I did grow up watching and playing Pokemon and this was just a great time. If the Pokemon Company wants to make more Let’s Go games true be told I would be fine with it because I know that the main series Pokemon games are still coming. Gen 8 will not play like Let’s Go but, I do hope that some features like wild Pokemon showing up in the wild is a returning feature. The music in this game is fantastic and another thing that is exciting me for Gen 8. I would recommend people to try out Pokemon Let’s Go because it is a really great time, and they may have the same feeling coming out after playing it which is excitement for what is to come for Pokemon on Switch.    … Expand
  91. manu1290
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    Entretenido, intuitivo, un juego para iniciar a las nuevas generaciones en el mundo de Pokemon, y para los mas veteranos un bonito tributo al juego que lo inicio todo. Excelente música, gráficos coloridos, jugabilidad optima y amigable para los mas nuevos y lo suficiente profunda para los mas expertos.
  92. GitanoUrbano
    Nov 20, 2018
    9
    Hermoso remake de una de las primeras aventuras de Pokemon, adaptado para un nuevo publico que se ingresa desde pokemon go para conocer las mecanicas del juego.
  93. Ragnvaldr
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    I'm rating this a 10 to balance out the overflow of utter **** rating this game low for no valid reason.

    This game is not "trash," this game is not a "lazy cash grab," and it is certainly not "offensive" in any way. The review bombing is childish because you didn't get the Pokemon game you wanted. I don't even like the PoGo catching mechanics and know you're being an **** This    I'm rating this a 10 to balance out the overflow of utter **** rating this game low for no valid reason.

    This game is not "trash," this game is not a "lazy cash grab," and it is certainly not "offensive" in any way. The review bombing is childish because you didn't get the Pokemon game you wanted. I don't even like the PoGo catching mechanics and know you're being an ****

    This entirely new engine, graphical updates, massive amount of love that was put into this game...oh yeah, definitely screams "lazy cash grab." You know what was a lazy cash grab? Pretty much every "third version" of the past games. Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon. This isn't.

    This isn't a main series game, it's a spinoff, and y'all are acting like it murdered your childhood out back with a shovel. Get over yourselves. It's a charming, fun, and completely valid game.    … Expand
  94. vicente252
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    It's a fun game i loved. Because the difficult it's similiar like a normal pokemon game and the new catch ystem it's good, there is so many trainers fight what more you want?
  95. CalacaCR
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    It's a lovely game, a kind of remake of Generation I (specifically, Yellow Version, but not quite the same, more like a re-imagination of it) with updated graphics and modern mechanics. As a long time player of the series, since Blue Version and having missed only the original Sun & Moon, I feel this is another Pokémon series, with all of its heart, charm, and core intact, if not improved.It's a lovely game, a kind of remake of Generation I (specifically, Yellow Version, but not quite the same, more like a re-imagination of it) with updated graphics and modern mechanics. As a long time player of the series, since Blue Version and having missed only the original Sun & Moon, I feel this is another Pokémon series, with all of its heart, charm, and core intact, if not improved. The game world really comes alive when you see the pokémon out in the field, it actually makes much more sense, I now think the random encounter and battle catch system are just plain wrong. I don't think this is a "core" series game, but I think they now better keep some of the new mechanics in the upcoming core game; also, I just wouldn't mind if they rebooted the series starting with Let's Go, I'd LOVE a reimagination of Johto following on Let's Go new mechanics, it'd be great! But I digress, Let's Go Pikachu it's a beautiful game, very easy to enjoy, if you want hardcore mechanics and challenges you can enjoy this game, if you just want to raise you Pikachu and have fun you'll love this game, if you want to send a love letter to your childhood you need this game. Personally, I think this is just what Pokémon is supposed to be, and what I want it to be from now on… Expand
  96. Synaeron
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    While it’s not perfect. It’s a fun romp and a great introduction to pokemon on the switch. I miss the wild battles but enjoy the catching mechanic when it functions correctly.
  97. Kian2020
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    This is a great game for beginners of Pokémon and for people who haven’t played the game in decades.
  98. Dinosaureleg
    Nov 20, 2018
    8
    It seems many people who are giving this game such a low review are in need of a reality check. This is a game that is used to reintroduce Pokemon to a younger generation, the game is not a hardcore re-imagining for people who grew up with Pokemon like myself. This is a game for children not for 30 year old men who feel the need to complain because its not the Pokemon you grew up with. IfIt seems many people who are giving this game such a low review are in need of a reality check. This is a game that is used to reintroduce Pokemon to a younger generation, the game is not a hardcore re-imagining for people who grew up with Pokemon like myself. This is a game for children not for 30 year old men who feel the need to complain because its not the Pokemon you grew up with. If you are part of the older crowd and you just want to relive some childhood memories more power to you, just don't take the game too serious.

    With all that said and done the game is visually very pretty and it is fun to run around the Kanto region again. The catching mechanic of using Pokemon GO isn't my favorite but it does bring something fresh to the console. Although time to time when you throw a pokeball it will not register as well and may go way out of area originally desired to go, but that only occured for me maybe once or twice.

    The Battle is just about the same as any of Pokemon game just minus not being able to battle wild pokemon. Which i will admit i was a little disappointing from time to time that i couldn't battle them but that alone did not ruin my experience.

    Overall my experience with this game was a good time. It was a nice change of pace to play something more relaxing and just take my time with.    … Expand
  99. zielo
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    I'll start by saying that I've been a hardcore fan since the beginning. I've played every gen, from R/B/Y to Sun/Moon with spinoffs in between.
    When Let's Go was announced, my initial thought was "meh, looks ok I guess". After having it and playing though, its literally probably the most fun I've had in a Pokemon game IN QUITE A WHILE. Yes it's true that there are features missing that    I'll start by saying that I've been a hardcore fan since the beginning. I've played every gen, from R/B/Y to Sun/Moon with spinoffs in between.
    When Let's Go was announced, my initial thought was "meh, looks ok I guess". After having it and playing though, its literally probably the most fun I've had in a Pokemon game IN QUITE A WHILE. Yes it's true that there are features missing that the original main series games have, but let me say this: This. Is. Not. A. Main. Series. Game. At all.
    This is the in-between spinoff filler game that we get while we wait for gen 8. This is an entry-level game designed specifically for parents/kids/genwunners that started or got back into the franchise with Go.

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

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

    The point: Don't write off the Let's Go games just because people are being negative nancys. Its fun. Let people enjoy things.    … Expand
  100. gawlf
    Nov 21, 2018
    8
    Let's Go is, at heart, a spin-off. No matter what Game Freak says, these new RPGs differ from the main series of games in very subtle but core aspects that shift their focus completely, that it's very problematic to compare them to games like Sun or Omega Ruby.

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

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

    Sure, some decisions are hard to understand, and the game struggles to find a personality with all the changes and trying to appeal to different crowds, which is why my score's not higher. But they're still thoroughly enjoyable and I'd recommend them to anyone with a slight interest in Pokémon, both new and old fans. Just take them for what they are: a snack before the main course in 2019.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 84 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 65 out of 84
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 84
  3. Negative: 0 out of 84
  1. PLAY! Zine
    Mar 5, 2019
    85
    A simple, nostalgic return to the Kanto region, offers little if you are a series veteran eager for complexity and challenge. But if that's not your main interest, Pokemon Let's Go has it all! It's a simple, cute and fun game that will keep you hooked for hours. An excellent starting point for newcomers, and a great nostalgia trip for those in a search for one.
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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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