Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu!

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  1. Link294
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    No hagáis caso a las puntuaciones de los haters que no están contentos con este juegazo al que lo único que lo diferencia de un pokemon de toda la vida es el sistema de captura. Si sois fans de pokemon no os arrepentireis es el mejor que he jugado desde blanco y negro y eso dice mucho, animaos a por el y no os arrepentireis
  2. StabWaifu
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    When I first saw the trailer for this, I was overwhelmed with nostalgia. It didn't matter that it was "another" remake. It didn't matter that it was very much geared towards kids of this generation. What mattered is that it was Pokémon. I maintained that thought process through the reveals, always sharing them with my seven year old son. I can't tell you how moved I was when he realized heWhen I first saw the trailer for this, I was overwhelmed with nostalgia. It didn't matter that it was "another" remake. It didn't matter that it was very much geared towards kids of this generation. What mattered is that it was Pokémon. I maintained that thought process through the reveals, always sharing them with my seven year old son. I can't tell you how moved I was when he realized he could put Psyduck in the Pokeball and take it for a walk with him.

    We waited, patiently for the day that it came out. We stood outside GameStop for nearly two hours, just to make sure we got our copy as soon as possible. And we've both been so happy. We've been playing it non-stop, except to go for walks with Psyduck!

    The mechanics are simpler. Feed a berry, throw a ball. It's not complicated. This is actually good in my opinion. I could try and explain IVs/EVs and stuff to my son, and he wouldn't understand it now. What he does understand is "That's a big Psyduck", and "That Psyduck has a blue number for speed so that means it's faster!" Simple. Easy. Clear. It's a good way to ease the newer generation into a franchise that's been going since we were kids.

    There's enough new things to keep it exciting while being nostalgic (at least in my opinion).

    I get that a lot of people have reviewed this game and given it a negative score because it's a "dumbed down" version of Yellow. But think about it from a younger child's perspective, and remember that this IS a kid game. It was advertised as being a kid game.

    Go back to when you were a kid and none of those things mattered. None of them existed. Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu/Eevee is this generations Blue/Red/Yellow. Think of it from that angle and you'll realize why this game is so amazing.    … Expand
  3. Minus4
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    From what i'v played so far it's a great game! Most of the people here who rated it so low either didn't play it or are butt hurt it's not aimed at the hardcore fans.

    I haven't played a Pokemon game since Pokemon crystal for the Gameboy color and this really brings me back. Is it perfect? No. Is it fun? Yes and that for me that's the only metric that matters. Not to mention the fact    From what i'v played so far it's a great game! Most of the people here who rated it so low either didn't play it or are butt hurt it's not aimed at the hardcore fans.

    I haven't played a Pokemon game since Pokemon crystal for the Gameboy color and this really brings me back. Is it perfect? No. Is it fun? Yes and that for me that's the only metric that matters. Not to mention the fact that its a great game to play with my niece and nephew.

    if you want to go back to play blue,red,green,yellow with updated graphics and a few changes pick up this game especially if you want to share the same experience you had ~20 years ago with someone younger    … Expand
  4. le_reddit_face
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    This is EASILY the best Pokemon game since Heartgold/Soulsilver. - Reddit Gold Premium User
  5. kazumats
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    Simply amazed by how beautiful the game looks, it is a great filler game while the main pokemon game is under development and a nice attempt at trying to get pokemon go players into the community even though I'm not sure how effective it will be.
    This game brings back memories from the original pokemon yellow and I truely think it does not deserve so much hate from the hardcore pokemon    Simply amazed by how beautiful the game looks, it is a great filler game while the main pokemon game is under development and a nice attempt at trying to get pokemon go players into the community even though I'm not sure how effective it will be.
    This game brings back memories from the original pokemon yellow and I truely think it does not deserve so much hate from the hardcore pokemon fans, it might be considerably easier and many of the mechanisms have been changed but just relax and have some fun and learn to appreciate what we have for now.    … Expand
  6. Phienix666
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    Un juego excelente y que revive la region de kanton de una manera sublime..
  7. simonyangcf
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    Love this game so much , although removed some wild battles from mainstream pokemon rpg , but its a good new experience though, but i still think that they should make wild pokemon battles like snorlax , fight + defeat then catch.
  8. 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.
  9. RaoChibiiki
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    Great game! It does surely revive that old feeling of the Kanto region with all the pokemon from then.
  10. 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
  11. CanaldoLudo
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    The game is just like it was promised. A simple and funny game not as heavy as the mains series. Good to have fun with friends and give them the first steps on the franchise. The ones that cant understand the purpose of this game obviously will hate. tis just a Spinoff, (yes i know they said it was a core game, but also said that is not a mainline game), So, its just a spinoff a littleThe game is just like it was promised. A simple and funny game not as heavy as the mains series. Good to have fun with friends and give them the first steps on the franchise. The ones that cant understand the purpose of this game obviously will hate. tis just a Spinoff, (yes i know they said it was a core game, but also said that is not a mainline game), So, its just a spinoff a little more important.

    O game entrega exatamente o que prometeu desde o inicio, não decepciona em nada. Uma vez que é um simples e divertido game que não tem o peso das mecanicas dos jogos principais. Ideal para se divertir levemente com os amigos e mostrar aos novatos os primeiros passos na franquia. Aqueles que não entendem o proposito do game simplificado acabam dando hate mesmo. É simplesmente um Spinoff (eu sei que disseram que é um game core, mas também disseram que apesar de ser core, não é mainline ou seja, não é serie principal, aprendam). è apenas um Spinoff mais importante que os demais.    … Expand
  12. XenaFangasm333
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    My first game was Pokemon Yellow, which I got from a game shack. Ever since, I've been a huge Pokemon fan regardless of butt hurt fan boys who insist on creating toxic environments for what is essentially a children's game. Don't let their vapid negativity surrounding let's go Pikachu and Eevee fool you. It's gorgeous, has all the old Pokemon flavor any main series game had (minus theMy first game was Pokemon Yellow, which I got from a game shack. Ever since, I've been a huge Pokemon fan regardless of butt hurt fan boys who insist on creating toxic environments for what is essentially a children's game. Don't let their vapid negativity surrounding let's go Pikachu and Eevee fool you. It's gorgeous, has all the old Pokemon flavor any main series game had (minus the obvious catch mechanic switch up, which, while not better or worse than the turn by turn, wild battle encounter of past games, still serves to give the let's go vehicles a neat uniqueness), has countless trainer battles, cool emotional beats (I teared up at the cubone storyline), and an overall smooth play style that simultaneously updates old tropes and adds cool new features. Being able to run around zubats in Mt. Moon without destroying the environment with an ungodly amount of repels was a standout. Bringing back the Pokemon follow feature from heart gold and soul silver was amazing, especially since Pokemon are to scale now (Onix is freakin' huge).

    I also imagine these games have fantastic cross-generational appeal. After all, some of those Pokemon fans of the original yellow just might have their own kids now, and with the new 2P system it could be a great way to spend time together. I'm speaking purely hypothetically since I do not have a kid of my own. Unless you count Eevee since she's just so gosh darn cute!

    Are these games dumbed down? Maybe for those select Pokemon "fans" that spend their time making carbon copy teams of whoever's winning all those Pokemon championships with the same boring legendaries. But, it's a perfect game for those of us who simply like to play with our favorites, go on a bright and colorful journey, and watch Eevee pull a Parks and Recreation look towards the camera whenever Jessie and James start spouting nonsense. So don't let those presumably late 20's to early 30's naysayers dissuade you from buying a really fun game. They're pretty much akin to the pre-teen on Call of Duty who starts threatening to fornicate your mother because you're not playing the game correctly. They really just need an Eevee in their life.    … Expand
  13. Piensa_Pensando
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    This is a very good reboot of the Pokemon main titles, with some improvements that a lot of people will like.
  14. Goawayfatman
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    Pokémon Let's Go is an extremely well made game that appeals to trainers new and old. The game is a spin off of the original Red, Blue, and Yellow. All of these negative reviews are from Pokémon fans that have no adaptability or recognition of games outside of their comfort zone. I grew up playing the original Pokémon games on Gameboy (pre-color) and 100% vouch for these two newest PokémonPokémon Let's Go is an extremely well made game that appeals to trainers new and old. The game is a spin off of the original Red, Blue, and Yellow. All of these negative reviews are from Pokémon fans that have no adaptability or recognition of games outside of their comfort zone. I grew up playing the original Pokémon games on Gameboy (pre-color) and 100% vouch for these two newest Pokémon games as arguably the best in the series. Although these are GREAT games, I am excited for the more traditional game that is supposed to be release in 2019.… Expand
  15. Christ29297
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    Este es un juego perfecto para quien adore a la saga pokemon en sus principios y para los que aprecien las nuevas mecánicas del juego como la nueva forma de captura los movimientos técnicas que para mi han mejorado y el estilo visual del juego dándole un nuevo aire .
    posdata este juego no influirá demasiado al pokemon que saldrá futura mente
  16. zman2134
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    This game is fantastic and does a great job at remaking Yellow version, down to very small details like being able to get all three Kanto starters in the same locations. The only real difference between this and other traditional games is the wild encounters, which it's sad how such a small detail makes everybody hate the game. This is obviously meant to make it similar to GO since theThis game is fantastic and does a great job at remaking Yellow version, down to very small details like being able to get all three Kanto starters in the same locations. The only real difference between this and other traditional games is the wild encounters, which it's sad how such a small detail makes everybody hate the game. This is obviously meant to make it similar to GO since the twogames can connect, which I LOVE by the way. Yellow was my first game when I was a kid, and I have played every generation of pokemon since, and this is the coolestthing to come out since ORAS in 2014. Sure, itmay also be a bit easier also, but since this is the series' first game on a home console, the more broad appealthey're going for this time makes perfect sense. So, in conclusion, it's a greatremakeand a great game overall, but if you really can't get over yourself and give it fair chance, then just wait for next year and leave this game alone.… Expand
  17. OverKill62
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    Everyone needs to remember that this is NOT a core pokemon game. That game comes out in 2019. Comparing this game to ultra sun/moon is like comparing them to pokemon snap, quest, or pokken.
    There are some people that say this is to easy of a game and it can be just like any other encounter rpg where you level up. If you out level your opponents then its a cakewalk. Hint, if you want a    Everyone needs to remember that this is NOT a core pokemon game. That game comes out in 2019. Comparing this game to ultra sun/moon is like comparing them to pokemon snap, quest, or pokken.
    There are some people that say this is to easy of a game and it can be just like any other encounter rpg where you level up. If you out level your opponents then its a cakewalk. Hint, if you want a more difficult game turn the battle style to SET. It doesn't give you the option to change out your pokemon when on of theirs faints. You can make these games as hard or as easy as you want. It all depends on playstyle.
    The graphics are great and the cut scenes are fantastic (especially the legendaries). Shiny hunting is a joy and far more enjoyable than sos chains. (After 31 chain, keep an eye on the CP of the pokemon. Higher cp = higher IV).    … Expand
  18. RadicalJesterXL
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    I made an account just to combat these reviews. My Google feed showed me an article with people review bombing this and I had to come forward.

    I'm a Pokemon fan, but not a hardcore one. I stopped playing after Sapphire and Ruby, but was very excited about this game coming to the Switch. It was a dream come true! To have a actually Pokemon came on a home console. I don't want to go deep    I made an account just to combat these reviews. My Google feed showed me an article with people review bombing this and I had to come forward.

    I'm a Pokemon fan, but not a hardcore one. I stopped playing after Sapphire and Ruby, but was very excited about this game coming to the Switch. It was a dream come true! To have a actually Pokemon came on a home console. I don't want to go deep into all this, but the game is fun. The Pokemon go style catching I could have done without, but that aside the game is fun and GREAT to look at. These people saying the graphics are worse than 3ds literally must be insane and blind. I don't understand how you are such a " hardcore fan " yet are sinking this game with bad reviews because of information that had been above long before the game dropped, if you were really sick a hardcore Pokemon fan this would have come at no surprise. I came into this game knowing it wasn't going to be very hard or have a lot of the technical parts of the other games, but I was just looking forward to playing a Pokemon game. Someone said Mewtwo should beat your as and not be a ball chugging match, ummm you have to fight him before you can even catch him....asshat. I strongly advise all who read these go by the actual critic reviews and ignore the user reveiws on this one, people are just so bitter, which is surprising considering it was announced when they announced this game that the 2019 Pokemon would be for the core fans and this was to introduce newer players who never got to experience the Pokemon game that started it all.    … Expand
  19. michaeldso
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    This is the first game I've reviewed and felt compelled to review because the score here is not representative of the quality of the game. In my opinion, this is one of the best Pokemon games I've played, and I say that as someone who has played Pokemon all my life.

    Random encounters were not fun. They were tedious and boring, especially if you stopped and battled each Pokemon you    This is the first game I've reviewed and felt compelled to review because the score here is not representative of the quality of the game. In my opinion, this is one of the best Pokemon games I've played, and I say that as someone who has played Pokemon all my life.

    Random encounters were not fun. They were tedious and boring, especially if you stopped and battled each Pokemon you encountered. Now, your Pokemon gain experience by catching Pokemon and you can later send the Pokemon you don't want to Professor Oak (which feels nicer than leaving hundereds of Pokemon in your box to rot). Doing this rewards candies you can use to increase the stats of your Pokemon. This method feels more tangible and rewarding that the EV grind.

    The graphics are charming and for the first time I actually feel immersed in the Pokemon world. My interactions with Pikachu feel real and I actually feel a bond to my Pokemon, something which Let's go does better than all the previous iterations of the game.    … Expand
  20. AlecC
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    Pokemon Lets Go Pikachu is amazing, I don't care what anyone else says about it being for kids as an avid pokemon fan I enjoy the game a lot yes it has a lot of old pokemon in it but you can get mega evolve ones as well.

    A++++++++ Nintendo I can't wait for next year's release Pika Pika
  21. makeithoppy
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    The game is literally everything nintendo said it would be:a remake of yellow with the original pokemon, not the new core game planned for next year, and implemented parts of pokemon go into it. The game has been more entertaining than moon and sun or ultra moon or ultra sun. It is challenging at times like the old games and returns to the roots of the originals. The graphics are great andThe game is literally everything nintendo said it would be:a remake of yellow with the original pokemon, not the new core game planned for next year, and implemented parts of pokemon go into it. The game has been more entertaining than moon and sun or ultra moon or ultra sun. It is challenging at times like the old games and returns to the roots of the originals. The graphics are great and so are the new mechanics. Highly recommend this game. Not exactly why this game is getting review bombed, this game is exactly what it said it was.… Expand
  22. 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
  23. Bushi
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    Uff... What a game, I love it!!!.. Excellent alternative for the pokemon franchise, I hope that many users like it and give a chance to the game that will come out in 2019
  24. Oneechan
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    Excelente remake de Pokemon Amarillo, lo estamos disfrutando tanto mi hijo pequeño como yo que lo jugué en su día. Las animaciones cumple y sin ser demasiado casual profundiza lo suficiente en el sistema RPG; por tanto es una buena intro para el Pokemon del 2019. Compra asegurada si te interesa Pokemon y quieres entrar y para el que desee revivir la primera generación con todo chetado.
  25. 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?
  26. 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
  27. Arkuero
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    Mejor juego para empezar.
    El Remake del mejor juego de la historia en Pokemon :)
  28. Laevatein
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    The amount of whining here is hilarious. It's a SPINOFF, not a CORE title, get it through your thick skulls.
    For a spin off, it's a fun and cute game. A good entry-point for new fans.
    Some of these reviews here are just plain stupid. It's not a core title but a spinoff.
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
  31. Soulless_Living
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    This game brings out a diffrent part of Pokemon that is not fully used in the mainline games, the owning a mythical pet part of Pokemon. This is what Hey You, Pikachu! Should have been. Could have been more a full spin-off then a remake of Kanto, and it could have used less of the Pokemon go parts eventhoug its not that bad in handheld mode, it does help with the nostalgia it was meantThis game brings out a diffrent part of Pokemon that is not fully used in the mainline games, the owning a mythical pet part of Pokemon. This is what Hey You, Pikachu! Should have been. Could have been more a full spin-off then a remake of Kanto, and it could have used less of the Pokemon go parts eventhoug its not that bad in handheld mode, it does help with the nostalgia it was meant for. I really recommand this game especially if you are normally not a fan of JRPG games. But also for those who do like JRPG'S and mainline Pokemon games, because even if it's easy (mainline pokemon games are also easy) progression feels balanced trough the whole game and combining that with your Pokemon is really relaxing and fun.… Expand
  32. IsAaC-440
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    Pokemon Let's Go es un juego excelente, las nuevas mecanicas de captura son un poco raras, pero me encanta que los pokemon salvajes se vean, asi los puedo evitar cuando quiero y tambien es mas facil buscar el pokemon que quiero exactamente. El diseño tambien esta muy bien logrado.
  33. 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
  34. ginstreet
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    One of , if not, the best Pokemon Game , coming from someone who has been playing since Generation I Pokemon games on GameBoy (Red / Blue / Yellow ), and until the recent Gen 7 (Sun / Moon )
    Nostalgia aside, this is the perfect game for newcomers and old veterans, my nephew who wanted to try Gen I but could not bear playing the Gen 1 games , or even the remake of Gen 1 (Fire Red/ Green    One of , if not, the best Pokemon Game , coming from someone who has been playing since Generation I Pokemon games on GameBoy (Red / Blue / Yellow ), and until the recent Gen 7 (Sun / Moon )
    Nostalgia aside, this is the perfect game for newcomers and old veterans, my nephew who wanted to try Gen I but could not bear playing the Gen 1 games , or even the remake of Gen 1 (Fire Red/ Green Leaf) , this is just perfect.
    Ignoring all the haters who kept bashing the game because of all the removed features, despite this not being a "Core" Pokemon Game, I rate this even higher than some of the Core Games.
    Great soundtrack, great graphics, great new interactions with your starter, great cutscenes all around, while I was being skeptical about the new "Catching" mechanic with the removal of wild battles, it turned out to be a great experience, and Pokemons that is visible is just so much better than the traditional Random Encounter in the Core games.
    Being able to bring your pokemon of choice out from the Pokeballs are a huge plus, and to be able to "ride" a lot of them too!

    A worthy game to be called a True Pokemon Yellow Remake. I hope there's a lot more to come in the future for Pokemon Let's Go franchise.    … Expand
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. AmishMan53
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Was going to give this a 4/5, but to be honest, theirs no reason this game should have recieved anything less then a 3/5 if being objective. For a cash grab, this isn't fallout 76.

    This game is a remake of Pokemon Yellow. My opinion is somewhat skewed as I did actually have issues with the original. I've never liked random encounters, so seeing the pokemon on the overworld is a huge step in the right direction for me (love the tales franchise who started doing this with Symphonia). Also, theirs 151 pokemon in these base games and for me the battle system gets a little old when simply wanting to add a new pokemon to your party is a random encounter grind until you find the one you want, then using the traditional battle system to balance weakening the pokemon enough to catch while trying not to kill it... and this was a nightmare for the legendary birds who you only got 1 chance at. So removing the battle system from the capturing aspects is also a plus for me. It takes away some of the grind and makes battles more fun because you don't have the chance to get really tired of it.

    The graphics are solid. I haven't seen any bugs myself that some others have reported, but take those bugs away (haven't heard of any major bugs) and you have a very colorful and vibrant world to explore that is reasonably detailed. The sound effects and music are also fine, although nothing amazing.

    Exp share. This was a fundamental flaw with the original pokemon games. in Yellow, if your leveling pokemon up, you MUST have them participate in every battle to get experience from that battle. When you have a party of 6, and you must fight wild pokemon to level up, this just made the grind even more ridiculous. If just a single pokemon your leveling, you would put them up front and then switch at the beginning of battle (they don't have to do damage, just come out) to level them fast. If you have multiple pokemon to level, it was simply best to do one at a time and took forever. That's gone, as now every pokemon in your party gains xp. You can also switch pokemon in and out of your party without having to return to town.

    If people didn't want to see the capture aspects simplified, they shouldn't have supported GO. Objectively, it's a bit boring to catch pokemon in this way and i truly feel they could have changed this from the traditional battle system to something similar to this but with more depth to it and the majority would have been ok. They really should have spent a little more time to it. That being said, i hope they continue to improve on it in future games (or updates).

    I don't agree with putting a $60 tag on ports and remakes. This and the resident evil remake on gamecube brought enough change to consider it a remake, but they aren't terribly new experiences. I feel a $40 tag would fit better. Still, while this is a cash grab (in fact, all pokemon games are a cash grab, doesn't mean they are bad), it isn't shoddily done like Fallout 76 and it isn't an attempt to sell a mobile title to a pc playerbase as if it's some huge event they should care about (the Diablo name would have sold itself on mobile, didn't have to piss those pc guys off.) I don't see any of the typical cash grab schemes with this game other then just feeding off nostalgia, and that isn't a bad thing.    … Expand
  38. lototele
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    I have played every generation of these games and I was skeptical about Let's Go at first, but I have loved it! I have spent hours shiny hunting and completing my pokedex. If people discount this game just because it's a temporary departure from the time tested formula of the mainline games, they are cheating themselves of a great, novel experience. The UI can be a little awkward, but thisI have played every generation of these games and I was skeptical about Let's Go at first, but I have loved it! I have spent hours shiny hunting and completing my pokedex. If people discount this game just because it's a temporary departure from the time tested formula of the mainline games, they are cheating themselves of a great, novel experience. The UI can be a little awkward, but this was a trip down nostalgia lane. Hope to see more in the Let's Go series!… Expand
  39. 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
  40. 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.
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. 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
  44. Akuma_DGM
    Nov 22, 2018
    10
    Beautiful nostalgia game. i love this games series and this cool remaster.12/10
  45. Osh2929
    Nov 22, 2018
    10
    Simply put, this game is amazing for ALL Pokemon fans, no matter the age or gender. This is not a hand holding game, and the game does not bombard you with cut scenes every 2 seconds like sun and moon. Now to debunk some arguments. (1) This is a core series game, the company said it MANY times. (2) This is a kanto remake, people need to stop thinking that all the rest of the Pokemon areSimply put, this game is amazing for ALL Pokemon fans, no matter the age or gender. This is not a hand holding game, and the game does not bombard you with cut scenes every 2 seconds like sun and moon. Now to debunk some arguments. (1) This is a core series game, the company said it MANY times. (2) This is a kanto remake, people need to stop thinking that all the rest of the Pokemon are gone for good. (3) I was skeptical at first about the removal of wild battles, but the new pkmn go style catching system is really fun, and wild battles were not important to the vast majority players anyway.

    The only real problem I had was how the game was marketed, but the marketing does not affect the game.
    Pokemon lets go is a truly fun experience for all ages, also the game hit over 3 million copies sold in the first week, which is a record on the Nintendo switch, meaning it beat Mario Odyessy and Zelda botw in the amount of units sold on the first week.    … Expand
  46. 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.
  47. 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
  48. kevinnno
    Nov 23, 2018
    10
    Me encanto esto juego, es algo nuevo, innovador y muy practico de jugar, gracias NINTENDO.
  49. Ernest_Figueroa
    Nov 30, 2019
    10
    Los Cambios aplicados en este juego, que está fuera de la saga principal, están muy bien equilibrados, aceleraron subir de nivel, dificultad mayor a los últimos pokemon que son muy tediosos y fáciles. Bien llevado el uso del joycon y la pokeball, me lleve una gran sorpresa porque esperaba que me mosqueara el no combatir para atrapar pokémon, pero esto no a sido así. 5 años sin comprar deLos Cambios aplicados en este juego, que está fuera de la saga principal, están muy bien equilibrados, aceleraron subir de nivel, dificultad mayor a los últimos pokemon que son muy tediosos y fáciles. Bien llevado el uso del joycon y la pokeball, me lleve una gran sorpresa porque esperaba que me mosqueara el no combatir para atrapar pokémon, pero esto no a sido así. 5 años sin comprar de salida un pokémon por su dificultad mínima, pero este pokemon me enganchó como en antaño, casi no me fijo en la hora y veo que me la paso muy bien, qué es lo que a mi me interesa.… Expand
  50. 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.
  51. billmyur
    Nov 23, 2018
    10
    Just doing my duty to bring up the average since this game truly doesnt deserve single digit scores
  52. 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.
  53. Alexcs7
    Nov 24, 2018
    10
    Termine el juego y es una maravilla! Comprare la otra versión en cuando pueda
  54. GeorgiaD
    Nov 25, 2018
    10
    This game is a ton of fun and exactly what I wanted in the pokemon series. Awesome to relive the original experience in high def and synergize with go!
  55. Zigzaghoul
    Nov 25, 2018
    10
    I've been a HUGE Pokemon fan since Ruby/Sapphire. I was never a breeder, i watched the anime, and i collected Pokemon above all. I haven't ever put this much time into a Pokemon game in a week... Kanto feels so much more alive than Yellow, and i love that shiny hunting is finally given some official light! great game and would recommend to newbies and veterans alike.
  56. olimon0
    Nov 26, 2018
    10
    Im a fan of the series since 1999 and i played every core game from generation 1 onwards.
    This game changes quite a bit but i acutally like it very much.
    pros: You can watch the pokemon on the overworld and its so cute and beatiful. The world is so lively. I like the visuals and art style but i can understand if someone dont like the chibi charaters. There are some funny suprises    Im a fan of the series since 1999 and i played every core game from generation 1 onwards.
    This game changes quite a bit but i acutally like it very much.
    pros:

    You can watch the pokemon on the overworld and its so cute and beatiful. The world is so lively.
    I like the visuals and art style but i can understand if someone dont like the chibi charaters.
    There are some funny suprises and easter eggs in the game.

    cons:

    i missed the pokemon abilities and the item system (Pokemon can't hold items).
    But the game is not designed in that way and next year comes generation 8. so i think i can live with that but i dont think these points were to "difficult" to understand für newbies. ;-)

    The Joycon controls are a little bit to sketchy for my taste. I play mostly in Handheldmode and dont understand why they dont implement Pro-controller support. (maybe in future patches)

    What i dont understand is the bad userscore. The game is so lovely and you can see that they tried to give all players something to love in this game. They said that there will be a 8 gen game next year.

    (I would give 8 Points but i give 10 because of this stupid hate comments)    … Expand
  57. Ogq1188
    Nov 26, 2018
    10
    This game is awesome and for those saying is too easy try defeating all the master trainers
  58. Asteph
    Nov 27, 2018
    10
    No le hagas caso a las críticas de los haters, pues... Este, es un GRAN juego de remake para inaugurarse en el mundo Pokémon. La jugabilidad, es maravillosa, el tema de las monturas, excelente, lo único le le noté un meh, fue lo de no pelear con pokémon salvajes, pero, de algún modo, lo supieron camuflar muy bien en el juego, y que se transformara en una experiencia complementaria delNo le hagas caso a las críticas de los haters, pues... Este, es un GRAN juego de remake para inaugurarse en el mundo Pokémon. La jugabilidad, es maravillosa, el tema de las monturas, excelente, lo único le le noté un meh, fue lo de no pelear con pokémon salvajes, pero, de algún modo, lo supieron camuflar muy bien en el juego, y que se transformara en una experiencia complementaria del juego, así que no afecta en nada...

    PD: Los haters solo en la mayoría de comentarios nombran lo de no pelear con pokémon salvajes, y no nombran lo bueno del juego, por eso considero, que aquí solo hay puro hater    … Expand
  59. 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
  60. 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
  61. denisferro
    Dec 2, 2018
    10
    Com certeza é um jogo obrigatório para quem realmente GOSTA da série! Jogar a primeira geração em full hd é simplesmente sem palavras! Não deixe o pessoal que NÃO JOGOU e deu nota baixa para o game por causa do sistema de captura desanimar você. Ele é bom, acredite! Subir o level dos seus pokémons ficou bem divertido e menos entediante! Os monstros andando pelo mundo é um show a parteCom certeza é um jogo obrigatório para quem realmente GOSTA da série! Jogar a primeira geração em full hd é simplesmente sem palavras! Não deixe o pessoal que NÃO JOGOU e deu nota baixa para o game por causa do sistema de captura desanimar você. Ele é bom, acredite! Subir o level dos seus pokémons ficou bem divertido e menos entediante! Os monstros andando pelo mundo é um show a parte também! As batalhas estão melhores do que nunca! Posso dizer que senti realmente falta das habilidades, porém entendo que esse jogo também é porta de entrada para o pessoal que nunca jogou um rpg de pokémon e por isso está mais simples. Enfim, jogue! Você irá se divertir bastante!… Expand
  62. 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
  63. Wolfi_Inda
    Dec 4, 2018
    10
    Para ser un remake de pokémon amarillo, simplemente un excelente juego. Deberían hacer mas remake como este o incluso mejores.
  64. vanles-selvan
    Dec 5, 2018
    10
    One word, EXCELENT, this game supered my expectatives... really is a good family option or if u want play pokemon like when the first time when you watch the pokemon series. I allways wanted a pokemon game like this since my first console N64.
  65. Gullivergoofbal
    Dec 6, 2018
    10
    This is the best greatest pokemon game that has ever lived. Go go power heroes!
  66. Evanechizen
    Dec 6, 2018
    10
    whats wrong with you people and pokemon fanboy?!! this game is clearly a remake from Pokemon Yellow/Red/Blue, of course it doesnt have Held item, ability, even breeding cause it started in Gold/Silver and later. you expect too much, use your logic. and it's for generation 1 only as introduction to new fan. even the catching method is the most sane logic if you thinking logically. Pokemonwhats wrong with you people and pokemon fanboy?!! this game is clearly a remake from Pokemon Yellow/Red/Blue, of course it doesnt have Held item, ability, even breeding cause it started in Gold/Silver and later. you expect too much, use your logic. and it's for generation 1 only as introduction to new fan. even the catching method is the most sane logic if you thinking logically. Pokemon cant use moves until it trained or have their trainer. of course the wild pokemon can't be battle in wild battle because they are still "WILD" and they're not Legendary Pokemon or Smart enough , so they need direction to use moves from trainer, it's really reasonable. once again use your logic, people who gave bad rating. they just added the most reasonable thing like it used to be in Pokemon Yellow/Blue/Red with some enhancement like pokemon can be seen. even if it's seen it's still appear randomly and can caught you off guard. once again this is REMAKE so dont expect too much.… Expand
  67. 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
  68. kuiriz
    Nov 3, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es bueno mejora la experiencia pero en si es el Pokémon yellow creo que el verdadero Pokémon de essta generación será el sword AND shield… Expand
  69. javxtr
    Dec 9, 2018
    10
    Es un gran juego, como fan de pokemon desde pokemon red, es una buena forma de traer a nuevos jugadores a la saga, no critico para nada los modos de juego, es mas considero que le dan fluidez al titulo, por fin por fin la mision dada por el profesor Oak, tiene mayor importancia, por fin las primeras palabras ''hazte con todos'' tienen mayor peso y no se transforman en una mision secundariaEs un gran juego, como fan de pokemon desde pokemon red, es una buena forma de traer a nuevos jugadores a la saga, no critico para nada los modos de juego, es mas considero que le dan fluidez al titulo, por fin por fin la mision dada por el profesor Oak, tiene mayor importancia, por fin las primeras palabras ''hazte con todos'' tienen mayor peso y no se transforman en una mision secundaria muy larga y complicada, estas nuevas mecánicas agilizan todo el proceso sin quitarle lo divertido, me encantó es un excelente remake de pokémon amarillo, que es lo mejor, tenemos muchos juegos de pokémon, me agrada que estos remakes de los lets go sean tan fluidos y amistosos, y para los que no les agraden jueguen el amarillo en su versión original, ahí tendrán la emoción de la saga principal, en fin me gustó el juego, felicitaciones nintendo.… Expand
  70. Jesman
    Dec 9, 2018
    10
    Tengo el juego, en lo personal no creo que merezca un 10, pero para compezar lo que hacen otros usuarios le dejo un 10, aunque en lo personal creo que es un 7.8
  71. Juanktaka01
    Dec 26, 2018
    10
    Fui Fan de Pokemon Yellow y ahora soy fan de esta versión del mismo! Muy buen trabajo, el juego se ve hermoso y las nuevas mecánicas hacen del juego más fluido... a mi me encantó y lo estoy disfrutando muchísimo! Muchas gracias Nintendo!
  72. Gamingf
    Dec 17, 2018
    10
    this game is literal perfection. the amount of enjoyment is amazing. the new catching mechanic dominates the wild battle system. now when i see a new pokemon i haven't caught yet I WANT to catch it now! following pokemon took a step forward now from HeartGold making following something useful now! the graphics are amazing clearly. especially in cutscenes. i can't wait to see how the 8ththis game is literal perfection. the amount of enjoyment is amazing. the new catching mechanic dominates the wild battle system. now when i see a new pokemon i haven't caught yet I WANT to catch it now! following pokemon took a step forward now from HeartGold making following something useful now! the graphics are amazing clearly. especially in cutscenes. i can't wait to see how the 8th gen will look like. but if it looks like this im all for it! this game is not deep as the other games but i think that's why those other game aren't as fun. i played ultra sun and... it was so boring. it took me 2 weeks to finish that game because i played like 1 hour a day. while in let's go pikachu it took me 3 days to finish the game and its because i COULDN'T STOP PLAYING. the catchung mechanic is SOOOO fun. it doesn't feel like what it was in GO. it feels more evolved. a nice add on is charecter customization. which compared to USUM is a bit limiting. but it save it by having you change whenever and wherever you want. you don't have to go to a pokemon center or a shop to change anymore thank goodness. and pokemon appearing in the overworld is one of the best things that happened to pokemon. i never want to have random encounters again after this. the post game is decent. not something like fire red but it works. its way better then XY's post game that's for sure which is.... a battle maison? that's it? in here you battle Red Blue and Green. rematch the gym leaders(something every pokemon game should have) and you have over 153 master trainers that you can put to the test! its not much but its still a nice post game. sadly. it lacks content. that its predessecor fire red had. no held items no abilities. no breeding. and pokemon after gen 1. and i don't understand why they removed that. however i rather have a game with little content but have a blast with it every single second then have a game packed with content yet it provides no fun at all. this game while it provides a little content. its so freaking fun that its easily my favorite pokemon game. its a kanto remake that i've waited for and it clearly crushes fire red.… Expand
  73. azambella11
    Dec 21, 2018
    10
    I have been - what the community refers to as a 'genwunner' - since I played red, blue and yellow on my original gameboy 22 years ago.

    I. loved. these. games. LGPE is a wonderfully nostalgic, heartwarming remake of my favorite pokemon generation. I was hesitant at first that ending wild pokemon battles would compromise the game's playability, but I actually ended up liking the new    I have been - what the community refers to as a 'genwunner' - since I played red, blue and yellow on my original gameboy 22 years ago.

    I. loved. these. games. LGPE is a wonderfully nostalgic, heartwarming remake of my favorite pokemon generation. I was hesitant at first that ending wild pokemon battles would compromise the game's playability, but I actually ended up liking the new mechanic, a lot more than wild battles. they could make it a little more complex, but I do like the catching mechanic. I wont deny that LGPE are easy, but they are also FUN. The only thing I would like to see improved is post-game content. there's completing the pokedex, shiny pokemon hunting and the master trainers which are all great, but I would have liked to see the Sevii islands like in Fire Red and Leaf Green.

    these 0/10 reviews are bogus. Nintendo has been upfront since day one of the release, stating it would be a game to introduce new players (young, old, and yes Pokemon GO players) into pokemon console gaming. People don't realize that this was an EXTRA pokemon game release, we normally only get a new game every two years. we got USUM in 2017, LGPE this year and we're getting the new generation in 2019... if you don't want to buy the game then don't. Nintendo thought outside of the box with this new concept, and it's clearly paid off. so continue to complain as much as you want, but it looks like this is going to end up becoming a core series along side the new generations of pokemon games, and I will happily be first in line getting each new remake.    … Expand
  74. Lucikrux
    Jan 5, 2019
    10
    Hi. Are you a parent concerned about the "mixed" reviews this game is getting? Well, don't be, it's all spam/fraudulent reviews from toxic individuals creating numerous accounts to downvote this game into oblivion. This game is actually very good. It still follows the original pokemon games but with vast improvements, graphically and mechanically. It is also an excellent introductory gameHi. Are you a parent concerned about the "mixed" reviews this game is getting? Well, don't be, it's all spam/fraudulent reviews from toxic individuals creating numerous accounts to downvote this game into oblivion. This game is actually very good. It still follows the original pokemon games but with vast improvements, graphically and mechanically. It is also an excellent introductory game into the pokemon franchise. Do not let these toxic individuals scare you away, I assure you, the majority of the pokemon community is not like them. I found this game to be an extremely good time and I hope you can say the same. This game does have its differences from the rest of the series, as you do not need to battle wild pokemon, you can simply catch them, but all of these differences to me are improvements, not simplifications.… Expand
  75. rbygscgamer89
    Jan 9, 2019
    10
    Please don't believe all the 0s on this page. This game is a gem. It's bright, fun, exciting, and has replay value if you're a pokemon fan, shiny hunter, or competitive battler. Having pokemon walk with you is very cute, and the attention to detail they've put in the games is crazy. If you're a pokemon fan, you owe it to yourself to play this. It IS better in handheld mode in myPlease don't believe all the 0s on this page. This game is a gem. It's bright, fun, exciting, and has replay value if you're a pokemon fan, shiny hunter, or competitive battler. Having pokemon walk with you is very cute, and the attention to detail they've put in the games is crazy. If you're a pokemon fan, you owe it to yourself to play this. It IS better in handheld mode in my opinion, but it certainly is still playable in docked mode. Don't believe the negative hype. It's a great game!… Expand
  76. Mrmouha99
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    I really don't care that much what others say,
    this game is fun that's the purpose of it.
    Great Graphics.
    Good colorful environment.
    Loads of pokemons all round the map.
    Very good battle system.
    it's all about the fun.
  77. GenkiYokota
    Feb 1, 2022
    10
    One of the best that Game Freak made, super infantilized and easy, but cute and funny
    A acceptable debut of the awesome main saga for a new console.
  78. Fang805
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Nice to have a Kanto remake with these graphics. I love overworld pokemon. Hope they keep remaking main games in this style.
  79. lucasts02
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    Fantastic. Simply amazing experience. There is nothing like revisiting Kanto.
  80. Daitya
    Feb 15, 2021
    10
    Un juego que trae una serie de mecánicas nuevas e interactivas al RPG de Pokemon. Se nota que este Pokemon está hecho con mimo y cuidado, y no tiene nada que envidiar a las demas entregas.

    Vive Kanto una vez más como nunca antes, y disfruta de este gran juego.
  81. Bonso
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Es totalmente injusta la calificación que le han puesto. Es necesario que suba, porque es un buen juego que debería tener un 8.2 aproximadamente. Su única parte baja es la dificultad, queda a deber en ese apartado. Saludos a los sonyers llorones.
  82. Gastly67
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    El mejor remake de los primeros juegos de pokémon, lo unico malo es su jugabilidad parecida al pokémon go para celulares
  83. levitan17
    Oct 14, 2020
    10
    Being someone who cherished very much the very first Pokemon games, mostly Yellow, to be able to revive and relive all those feelings, nostalgia and with "modern" graphics was a dream come true... I bought my Switch to play this game... only down notes was the simplification of random pokemon battles, you just catch them instead... and the pay wall for Mew...
  84. MrGoombs
    Aug 22, 2020
    10
    i didn’t think it was that bad idk why people didn’t like it eh i guess that’s just the internet
  85. OfficialWindex
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    Hours and Hours of fun. I completed the game in a day or two, plus shiny hunting. This game is unlike any other pokemon game, as the graphics, visuals, and game style is just purely an amazing experience. The story is also similar to the other games in a way, but there's just something to it that makes it feel special. 10/10.
  86. Alexcase
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    Ojalá el remake de pokemon diamante y perla fuera así. Me ha gustado ver Kanto de nuevo a gran escala, la música, nueva mecánica de juego... Lo único malo es el postgame que aunque tiene, es escaso.
  87. PokeReviewer
    Jan 29, 2022
    10
    Fabulous game! A perfect mix of old and new, masterfully mixed together. The best Switch game.
  88. Nintendist
    Jul 2, 2022
    10
    this game is so good i love it. the soundrack is awesome and so lovely i love it
  89. Darks4dow
    Aug 9, 2022
    10
    Me gusta mucho esta remake, tiene buenos gráficos, las megas y es divertido
  90. 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.
  91. mstingm
    Nov 19, 2018
    9
    Lots of fun to explore Kanto again with my trusted companions at my side. I really love the details of how each pokemon follows (or leads) you around when let out of their ball. The new capture mechanics make so much more sense rather than leaving a trail of dead pokemon in your wake. It took a lot longer before I felt I needed to grind XP (compared to original red/blue/yellow), which ILots of fun to explore Kanto again with my trusted companions at my side. I really love the details of how each pokemon follows (or leads) you around when let out of their ball. The new capture mechanics make so much more sense rather than leaving a trail of dead pokemon in your wake. It took a lot longer before I felt I needed to grind XP (compared to original red/blue/yellow), which I just really hate grinding, so.. could there ever be a pokemon game without any grinding at all? I think it's against the core nature of the game, but maybe.

    Overall I really love this game, and my kids love it too. In a lot of ways I think this is how pokemon always should have been. I hope to get more Lets Go games for other generations.    … Expand
  92. 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
  93. jcolin
    Dec 1, 2018
    9
    People giving this game a bad score are basically giving the original pokemon red/blue/yellow a bad score. It is a faithful remake aside from some extra features and the new capture mechanic. I was skeptical about the capture mechanic at first but now I'm completely for it. Random battles often got quite tedious and they basically made it cleaner and easier. I think if they refined it aPeople giving this game a bad score are basically giving the original pokemon red/blue/yellow a bad score. It is a faithful remake aside from some extra features and the new capture mechanic. I was skeptical about the capture mechanic at first but now I'm completely for it. Random battles often got quite tedious and they basically made it cleaner and easier. I think if they refined it a bit, it would be a step in the right direction. The old method let you strategically place status effects and lower their health to increase your odds and that was what was missing here. All you choose is which ball to choose and maybe throw a berry. Still, I think giving a 1 or 2 score just because of the new capture system is just ignorant. What I really wish was different was the pikachu/evee part. You can play with your respective partner, but only them. Pokemon Amie for X&Y had this feature with EVERY pokemon, so I feel like they took a step backwards with that. The post game is also severely lacking. I don't understand the point/fun of master trainers. I did enjoy having the ability to travel with another pokemon of my choice though. I'm excited to see what their next game will be as I see this as a stepping stone for the devs, to test out the switch's capabilities and to play around with new mechanics.… Expand
  94. TRC_Galaxy
    Nov 18, 2018
    9
    I don't see why people feel the need to review bomb this game. Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu/Eevee is a very fun experience. The new method of catching Pokemon is surprisingly very good. I have tested both the joy con controller and the new Poke Ball Plus. Both work very well and accurately, but i do have to say that the Poke Ball Plus feels a little more accurate and responsive. The only frameI don't see why people feel the need to review bomb this game. Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu/Eevee is a very fun experience. The new method of catching Pokemon is surprisingly very good. I have tested both the joy con controller and the new Poke Ball Plus. Both work very well and accurately, but i do have to say that the Poke Ball Plus feels a little more accurate and responsive. The only frame rate slow down that i have noticed was in an area that you are not in for long. The game is very faithful to Pokemon Yellow, as it is intended to be. I see a lot of complaints about the "removal" of some features. They were not removed, this is a Gen 1 game. Those features were not in Gen 1. If you like the Gen 1 games, you will enjoy this game. If you are new to the mainline Pokemon games, you will enjoy these games. If you were expecting Gen 7 in Kanto, then you may be disappointed. All in all i feel like Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu/Eevee is a very fun Pokemon experience for old and new Pokemon fans.… Expand
  95. Sigfrid0s
    Nov 18, 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.
  96. MonkiReviews
    Apr 24, 2021
    9
    This is a great game. The Pokémon are all detailed and look awesome, the story is fun, and the game play is a nice change. The ability to see Pokémon is a nice touch, and really enjoy it over previous games. I liked this game a lot.
  97. 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
  98. gilbertofp16
    Nov 27, 2018
    9
    I liked the game, it is fun and it make remember great times with gameboy, the animations are excellent and the details when you ride a pokemon is amazing, just ride a Snorlax and you will see fun stuff. The battles are difficult for new people but not for hardcore pokemon fans. I would say the best until now is to see the pokemon walking in the grass with you, no more random battles withI liked the game, it is fun and it make remember great times with gameboy, the animations are excellent and the details when you ride a pokemon is amazing, just ride a Snorlax and you will see fun stuff. The battles are difficult for new people but not for hardcore pokemon fans. I would say the best until now is to see the pokemon walking in the grass with you, no more random battles with useless pokemon, other new function is the combo, this combo stuff is hard to manage and make the part of the pokemon lets go difficult even for experts, I give a 9 because the point I did not feel attracted was the online.… Expand
  99. cawernigo
    Nov 18, 2018
    9
    Muy buen juego. Simplifica algunas mecánicas pero eso no significa que las casualidades. Una bonita forma de revisitar Kanto. Esperemos que este sea el comienzo del fin de los combates aleatorios tan recurrido en los RPG antiguos.
  100. 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
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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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