Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu!

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  1. NickAikey
    Nov 18, 2018
    9
    The game obviously isn't meant for everyone. The game is mostly meant for more casual players who are new Nintendo fans or people coming from Pokemon Go. It'll be easier for new players to go from Go, to Let's Go, and then to a core game vs starting with Go and just jumping into a full core game. Nintendo has already announced another Pokemon game which will be the 8th gen and will be aThe game obviously isn't meant for everyone. The game is mostly meant for more casual players who are new Nintendo fans or people coming from Pokemon Go. It'll be easier for new players to go from Go, to Let's Go, and then to a core game vs starting with Go and just jumping into a full core game. Nintendo has already announced another Pokemon game which will be the 8th gen and will be a core Pokemon game and more than likely will be more polished and have better graphics (not that Let's Go has bad graphics or isn't polished, just that it doesn't seem like this is the best that the Switch can do). But the game can still be enjoyed by longtime fans and still has a bunch of new stuff. The game also lets you interact with your Pokemon more than ever. You can dress up your Pikachu or Eevee, play with them, feed them berries, teach them tricks, etc and you can ride an Onix or other big Pokemon for better/more transportation. Catching wild Pokemon is a bit easier now because it uses a similar system as Pokemon Go. Which I liked most of the time because it could be a lot faster so that you don't have to waste a ton of time just to catch a Pidgey or something, but there are some Pokemon you catch that you do have to battle. The game is a fresh new way to experience Pokemon and for you that don't like it as much, just remember that we'll be getting a core game next year.… Expand
  2. Blakmar
    Nov 19, 2018
    9
    Compre este juego porque soy fan de Pokémon pero pensaba que iba a ser una burla y NO ha sido así. Antes que nada tenemos que entender que este juego va dirigido a un público que no está familiarizado con los juegos de Pokémon o que a penas va a dar sus primeros pasos dentro de la saga. Pokémon es un rpg y todos sabemos que los rpg son difíciles de digerir y más para alguien que vaCompre este juego porque soy fan de Pokémon pero pensaba que iba a ser una burla y NO ha sido así. Antes que nada tenemos que entender que este juego va dirigido a un público que no está familiarizado con los juegos de Pokémon o que a penas va a dar sus primeros pasos dentro de la saga. Pokémon es un rpg y todos sabemos que los rpg son difíciles de digerir y más para alguien que va comenzando. Aclarado esto debo decir que, Pokémon let’s go me sorprendió para bien, soy jugador de Pokémon de toda la vida (menos Pokémon go, no me gusta),comencé con amarillo en game boy, y este Pokémon let’s go, si bien tiene cambios, es nostálgicamente precioso en su apartado artista y sonoro. Su jugabilidad obviamente cambio para atraer a ese público más nuevo, pero sigue siendo un Pokémon a mi parecer. Es cierto, ya no hay combates random con Pokémon salvajes y la captura es con el control por movimiento del joy con pero incluso esto tiene su punto de dificultar porque de acuerdo a la fuerza que apliques al lanzamiento y la distancia a la que te encuentres del Pokémon te permitirá tener éxito en la captura o no. En fin, nostalgia pura y dura, no es para todo el mundo o para todos los fanaticos de Pokémon, pero para le que lo aprecie de seguro le encantará.… Expand
  3. 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
  4. Barb1
    Nov 18, 2018
    9
    This game is growing on me. I felt a bit disappointed at first with catching Pokémon in the wild like in Pokemon GO, I missed the battles, and I got a sore arm from throwing a pokeball with motion controls. I was almost afraid it was going to be a kiddies game. But the game has really opened up for me, especially after choosing to play it in handheld mode the game got good! There are soThis game is growing on me. I felt a bit disappointed at first with catching Pokémon in the wild like in Pokemon GO, I missed the battles, and I got a sore arm from throwing a pokeball with motion controls. I was almost afraid it was going to be a kiddies game. But the game has really opened up for me, especially after choosing to play it in handheld mode the game got good! There are so many trainers you battle, that there’s no shortage there. There’s a lot more that was taken from GO, and I have to say, I’m liking it a lot! It’s the beginning of a new era in the Pokemon series, and there might be some initial resistance, but I think it will win over many people in the end. I admit I was wanting to give it a low rating yesterday, as I sometimes struggle with change, but I’m glad I held off and gave it another chance.… Expand
  5. Lenny356
    Nov 16, 2018
    9
    Sehr spaßiges Spiel! Vor allem der Koop-Multiplayer macht sehr viel Spaß. Einfach die Möglichkeit es endlich zusammen spielen zu können ist sehr gut dazu laufen die Pokemon auf der Overworld rum was auch eine sehr cool Neuerung ist.
  6. OdinsParadigm
    Nov 19, 2018
    9
    The bad user reviews this game has are sadly from people who didn't consider trying this amazing Pokemon game. This is definitely my favorite so far. Separating catching from fighting makes the game so much less repetitive. The Pokeball Plus feels just right and the features associated with it such as taking your Pokemon for a walk and have him help on Pokemon Go is just awesome. Having aThe bad user reviews this game has are sadly from people who didn't consider trying this amazing Pokemon game. This is definitely my favorite so far. Separating catching from fighting makes the game so much less repetitive. The Pokeball Plus feels just right and the features associated with it such as taking your Pokemon for a walk and have him help on Pokemon Go is just awesome. Having a variety of ways to grind exp is just so nice.

    I wish the difficulty would adjust in coop (2v2 fights) but overall I hope we will see more games like this one.    … Expand
  7. Psychobill
    Nov 19, 2018
    9
    Let's go is a great game. Having played every main series pokemon game except Gen 5 it holds up. It's a nice return to Kanto with some new things thrown in. New interactions with Jessie and James. The Rocket Bases have had new interactions added. The catching mechanic is fun. It is a nice break from the old wild encounters. Not saying I want every game from here on out to get rid of wildLet's go is a great game. Having played every main series pokemon game except Gen 5 it holds up. It's a nice return to Kanto with some new things thrown in. New interactions with Jessie and James. The Rocket Bases have had new interactions added. The catching mechanic is fun. It is a nice break from the old wild encounters. Not saying I want every game from here on out to get rid of wild encounters but it is a nice change up. I love how you can see the wild pokemon now. The battle mechanics are amazing and to be real I love that I can ride my Charizard. I have not fully finished the game yet but am Loving it already have more than 30 hours into it. It is not a perfect game but a fun one.… Expand
  8. mynameischrisb
    Nov 19, 2018
    9
    I don't understand most negative Reviews. There s much disappointment from old fans but it has been said that PLGP und PLGE were made a for new generation of fans while the next big main Pokemon is coming in about a year. And that one may be featuring all the old stuff and deeper gameplay. The two one ones didn't eben feature all Pokemon, that's more than a big sign that these two gamesI don't understand most negative Reviews. There s much disappointment from old fans but it has been said that PLGP und PLGE were made a for new generation of fans while the next big main Pokemon is coming in about a year. And that one may be featuring all the old stuff and deeper gameplay. The two one ones didn't eben feature all Pokemon, that's more than a big sign that these two games aren't meant to continue the old generations.

    For the Game it self, im playing it right now. I guess im half through the games story. The controls are very simple, perfect for new and young Pokemon and RPG starters. Graphics nice and cute in a good quality but way simpler than graphics like Breath of the Wild or Mario Odyssey , here's my guessing too, that the next full new Pokemon Generations will be treated with some more opulenter graphics. The over all Performance of the Game feels good. I heard about some framedrops in Handheld mode, but they aren't for example again not that massive like the ones in Breath of the Wild again. Actually till now i didn't even noticed them really.

    In the end i find the game really nice, easy start in RPG like Games.
    (I even actually my start in RPGs, i often tried RPGs but quickly felt overdone by the complexity of the most games, this one is a very simple move into the genre which i really prefer. for me personally)
    I had and have today still fun with this game. And that's what its about, right. Its not fair to rate this that bad for being disappointed not getting the next big step in Poke Gen. So...

    Hold on old Poke Fans the next big game is coming next year for you (and if its gonna sucks feel free to rate it that way) but step back from this beginner friendly meant game.
    Peace    … Expand
  9. RiftSilver
    Nov 19, 2018
    9
    Feel the need to write a review here because of all the zeros, which the game absolutely does not deserve.

    First off, I think many fail to realize that this game was meant to be a different Pokemon game, and in that respect it shines. Having some concerns myself before the game was released, I was pleasantly surprised, the game is much more fun than myself and many of my friends    Feel the need to write a review here because of all the zeros, which the game absolutely does not deserve.

    First off, I think many fail to realize that this game was meant to be a different Pokemon game, and in that respect it shines. Having some concerns myself before the game was released, I was pleasantly surprised, the game is much more fun than myself and many of my friends anticipated, and it really knows how to immerse yourself in the game world. The world has never felt more alive, and the graphics while nothing next gen, are clean and bright in their own right. Performance is great in TV mode while handheld exhibits a few oddities, but nothing severe, and it's definitely playable and rare.

    Catching Pokemon was a big concern for many, but I'd be lying if i said I didn't prefer this to pushing a button over and over with no effort on my part to try and do a good catch. No wild battles is actually a lot less of an issue than I thought as well, there are plenty of trainer battles, and without all the wild battles it actually makes battles feel more meaningful. Which brings me to my next point, having overworld encounters instead of random grass encounters is an absolute game changer. I never want to go back to a random encounter system, being able to see the Pokemon you encounter and actually run away from them real time, is something I would very much dislike if the series did not carry forward. A capture mechanic similar to this also helps the game become more dynamic, as you can encounter evolved forms of Pokemon that were previously absent from the game, locked to different areas because catching them was too easy.

    The difficulty of the games has very much been understated. There are ways to grind your Pokemon or feed them candies to make them stronger, but permitting you want the game to be difficult, and do not feed them candy and go through the game normally, you will run into some trouble spots. Your starter has many versatile moves at their disposal and is very strong, so if you want some extra difficulty, I would recommend not using it as well. With the absence of passive EV gain, this becomes one of the more difficult games as your Pokemon are not automatically stronger than any trainers you encounter, sometimes being weaker or right on par with them.

    Gym's will sometimes require you to meet a certain requirement to enter, but this has also been blown out of proportion, the very first gym requires you to know about type matchups. The second gym requires you to meet a level requirement (which is below the gym leaders level) and the rest of the gyms don't require any sort of advantage requirement, one Gym's requirement is that you have to have a cute Pokemon to enter, the game holds your hand much less than the previous entry in the series, Sun and Moon.

    Abilities and hold items are absent, but I didn't see this as much of an issue, and contrary to what some are saying, this can actually increase difficulty. Many Pokemon trainers in the previous entries would never make their Pokemon hold items, so yours was at an advantage at all times if holding an item. This returns to a simpler time of Pokemon, one where battling at its core was choosing your team and the moves, and that was it. While I would like abilities and items in the future, this was actually a breath of fresh air.

    In short, while Kanto has been remade and revisited before, the added story beats, character interactions, overworld encounters and more really help the game feel more alive than it ever has before. This is in a very real sense, a full return to Pokemon Yellow, with many of it's quirks, and strengths of the original games in place. The game has a lot of heart, and despite it's flaws, it has to be one of my favorite Pokemon games in the last 10 years, the positives far outweight the negatives here, and I hope the series see's more creativity and solid direction as this game did.    … Expand
  10. xCrisFTW
    Nov 19, 2018
    9
    The game brings back my childhood back to life with the amazing upgrade to the graphics. I will say I thought the game would hold your hand throughout the whole game like Pokemon Sun, Pokemon Moon, Pokemon Ultra Sun and Pokemon Ultra Moon did but it really didn't do it that often for me to notice. I started with Pokemon Lets Go, Pikachu while my girlfriend plays Pokemon Lets Go, Eevee.The game brings back my childhood back to life with the amazing upgrade to the graphics. I will say I thought the game would hold your hand throughout the whole game like Pokemon Sun, Pokemon Moon, Pokemon Ultra Sun and Pokemon Ultra Moon did but it really didn't do it that often for me to notice. I started with Pokemon Lets Go, Pikachu while my girlfriend plays Pokemon Lets Go, Eevee. Trading with her was a good feeling that I had when Pokemon Red and Pokemon Blue was a thing. The game kinda does suffer a little. The lack of using the Nintendo Switch Pro controller with motion controls. It's a huge let down since I only just bought a pro controller to avoid using the Joy-cons that are too small on my hands. That's pretty much it for my review. Caught every single Pokemon within 30 hours and I am greeted with good screen that celebrates my hard work. No spoilers ;)
    Enjoy the game!    … Expand
  11. Kuu
    Nov 20, 2018
    9
    Omg, please don't listen for all those haters.
    They started to hate it even when it wasn't even out yet.
    How can you review anything, if you haven't played it? This game is magnificent. Graphics, artstyle, but for me, the most selling points is an ability to ride pokemon and to get them out of pokeball to alongside you! Also, no more random encounter, it is great! You see all various    Omg, please don't listen for all those haters.
    They started to hate it even when it wasn't even out yet.
    How can you review anything, if you haven't played it?
    This game is magnificent. Graphics, artstyle, but for me, the most selling points is an ability to ride pokemon and to get them out of pokeball to alongside you!
    Also, no more random encounter, it is great! You see all various pokemon playing in the grass, this makes the world so alive, and yeah, caves are not so painful anymore x)
    Waiting for 2019 title for expanded mechanics, but this game, is beatiful! I hope they will translate those features to core games. (no more random encounters, wild pokemon is visible, travelling with pokemon out of pokeball)    … Expand
  12. dianiche
    Nov 20, 2018
    9
    Es un buen juego, frente a todo lo malo que se esperaba esta bien hecho y realmente me gusto. Es Pokemon Amarillo con mejores gráficos y algunos añadidos, la verdad es que me sorprendió gratamente.
  13. 10spokeSS
    Nov 20, 2018
    9
    This game has brought me back to Pokemon, I have played all iterations of Pokemon, including the spin offs. Seeing Pokemon in 3D is great, I waited to write this review until I beat the game and let me tell you the award you get for beating the game is well worth the wait. There is hate for this game but the fact that this game was advertised as a game to get Pokemon Go players and KidsThis game has brought me back to Pokemon, I have played all iterations of Pokemon, including the spin offs. Seeing Pokemon in 3D is great, I waited to write this review until I beat the game and let me tell you the award you get for beating the game is well worth the wait. There is hate for this game but the fact that this game was advertised as a game to get Pokemon Go players and Kids into the series for the core series in 2019 makes me wonder why the reviews are so negative. I actually prefer the catching mechanic to the battle system, would I want the 2019 game to have it? No but this game is a relaxing fun and enjoyable experience that I will revisit more than once.… Expand
  14. 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.
  15. luquioOk
    Nov 20, 2018
    9
    Ive always dreamed of a remake of pokemon yellow like. And just like that the dream become real. Im for real, and ok, its not a 10 or a perfect game, but I love it so much as most pokemon games! It surely lack on some áreas but shines in others as well. So if u like pokemon games, go for it! its fun, looks amazing, sounds better and its fun to play with Friends. NOTE: i hope somedayIve always dreamed of a remake of pokemon yellow like. And just like that the dream become real. Im for real, and ok, its not a 10 or a perfect game, but I love it so much as most pokemon games! It surely lack on some áreas but shines in others as well. So if u like pokemon games, go for it! its fun, looks amazing, sounds better and its fun to play with Friends. NOTE: i hope someday metacritic adds some kind of verification for reviews (as u guess many reviews here havent played any pokemon haha).… Expand
  16. poroslipps
    Nov 20, 2018
    9
    People who are a fan of the fun and adventurers of past Pokemon games will definitely find enjoyment in this title. Pokemon lets go allows fans to go back to the roots of the franchise with a fun new installment that any fan will fall in love with. I can easily recommend this game to longtime fans as well as new fans. If you don't have a switch yet here's a perfect title to start with
  17. BRB_Time
    Nov 20, 2018
    9
    This game is as close to a perfect remake of Generation 1 as you can get. I am a Generation 4 fan, personally, but I still personally feel as though this game is my number 1 pokemon game of all time.

    While many people would say the game is very easy and for casuals, I would very much disagree. The difficulty of the game has switched from battling and random encounters to physically    This game is as close to a perfect remake of Generation 1 as you can get. I am a Generation 4 fan, personally, but I still personally feel as though this game is my number 1 pokemon game of all time.

    While many people would say the game is very easy and for casuals, I would very much disagree. The difficulty of the game has switched from battling and random encounters to physically catching the pokemon. The game gives ample supply of pokeballs to toss, however there is a skill gradient that comes from learning the way each pokemon moves and how to predict it's movements.

    Do not allow the review bombing to dissuade you from purchasing this game and testing it out for yourself. While there are flaws that exist in the game, I would say that the game comes out to a net positive with all of the neat ways they reinvented the Kanto region!

    Good luck, and happy catching, trainer!    … Expand
  18. griffonary
    Nov 21, 2018
    9
    This is the best Pokemon game I've played since X and Y, titles that really added something new to the series and made it interesting again. Wasn't a fan of Sun/Moon and the spin-offs but this game hits almost all the right notes.

    PROS: + The graphics are incredible! Still looks like the Pokemon we know and love but got significantly updated to run on the Switch and this game looks    This is the best Pokemon game I've played since X and Y, titles that really added something new to the series and made it interesting again. Wasn't a fan of Sun/Moon and the spin-offs but this game hits almost all the right notes.

    PROS:
    + The graphics are incredible! Still looks like the Pokemon we know and love but got significantly updated to run on the Switch and this game looks FANTASTIC in docked mode on a big TV.
    + The story is fun! It's not QUITE a remake of Pokemon Yellow (on purpose), but it comes very close while adding its own spin on some of the story.
    + You can get the Alolan versions of First Gen Pokemon in-game.
    + Unnecessary wild Pokemon encounters are GONE. You can now see exactly what's running around and choose to encounter it or not. Wild Pokemon battles are also gone (except for Snorlax and Legendaries I believe). You don't have to fight every single Pokemon to catch it anymore, you just complete the catching mini-game. Normal trainer battles still exist and are aplenty, don't worry! It's SURPRISINGLY fun to skip the unnecessary grind and just focus on the battles that really matter.
    + Your partner Pokemon makes the game incredibly personal and adds another layer of cuteness. You can change clothes, hairstyles and accessories on your Pikachu/Evee and match your outfits! You can also play with your partner, which will get you some rewards.
    + This game finally got rid of having to teach your Pokemon moves like fly/surf/cut etc. and having to have them in your party in case you need them. Your partner Pokemon learns all these moves in a special selection screen so no space is taken up in your attack selection and Pikachu/Evee can still use them even if they aren't in your party. You can still obtain those moves and teach them to Pokemon if you want, but they don't need to be removed by the move deleter!
    + There is no need to run to Pokemon centers to change your party anymore! You constantly carry your Pokemon box around with you and can change your party whenever you like. You can send Pokemon directly from your box to Professor Oak for candy rewards that will help improve your Pokemon.
    + Unnecessary on-screen notifications such as "would you like to name the Pokemon you just caught" have been removed and you can now name your Pokemon whenever and wherever you want, as many times as you want.
    + Movement is fluid, and you can have another Pokemon as well as your partner outside the pokeball. Some of these (the big ones) can be ridden or even flown on! Moving around on Charizard for example makes you move much faster.
    + The pokemon outside your ball will help you find items hidden in the world and your Pikachu/Evee's tale will wag if you're close to a hidden item.

    NEUTRAL:
    +/- The Pokeball accessory is quite expensive but in my opinion worth it. I absolutely enjoy playing the game with it and hardly ever use another controller. It fits well in the hand and is of excellent quality. You can also use it to level your Pokemon up outside the game while walking or link it to Pokemon GO for extra rewards.

    CONS:
    - There is no breeding in the game, which is a shame.
    - No GTS system, which is a major step backwards for the series and trading with people you don't know is a pain.
    - There's one Pokemon Go exclusive Pokemon you cannot get just through playing Pokemon Let's Go, and I think that's a mistake. All Pokemon should be obtainable in the one game you bought (and the other version) without having to play Pokemon Go.

    I was very skeptic before trying this game but I have to say it was worth every cent and a breath of fresh air in the series. Unlike Fallout 76, it just WORKS. And to the people giving this game 0/10 after saying in their review they really enjoyed the main campaign but were disappointed with the endgame content: that is not how scores work. Post-game content is an extra bit added to the end of the game. If you really enjoyed the game up until then, that is an unfair score to give and I don't know how you justify it. For anyone looking for fun, engaging game-game content, Pokemon Let's Go is absolutely worth a try!    … Expand
  19. GameXCritics
    Nov 21, 2018
    9
    what a pity that people who have never played pretend to be a fan of all Pokémon's life for nothing else to criticize without knowing or having a solid argument, it's a great game, many of the things that true fans asked for, like your partner I would follow you again, that the leaders returned after SM, among other things, but it is a game that will give you several hours of fun if youwhat a pity that people who have never played pretend to be a fan of all Pokémon's life for nothing else to criticize without knowing or having a solid argument, it's a great game, many of the things that true fans asked for, like your partner I would follow you again, that the leaders returned after SM, among other things, but it is a game that will give you several hours of fun if you know how to invert, one of the criticisms of the people is that it is not a competitive game and that it is easy but I bet they do not know about the meta game and the ivs and evs and they just pass the story saying it's easy, pokémon is dying, well if it was like that, it would not have run out in Canada, but it's a good game if it had some bad points as they removed the battles against the wild pokémon, but it is not a game of the main line is well that they did, and we will wait for the next game in 2019 where the fighting will surely return like this, but it is not a game to put Less than 5… Expand
  20. 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
  21. Nvengeance
    Nov 21, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pokemon Let's Go is a great overall experience. I personally love the new wild Encounter system, as it makes me, as a core Pokemon player who has played every game thus far, want to battle every trainer, instead of avoiding them in some places. For everything that has been removed in this game when compared with core Pokemon, Gamefreak and Nintendo make up for it with new systems. The Catch Chaining encounter system is the easiest way by far to get those desired 4IV+ Pokemon for competitive players, and players can lock in Natures for every wild encounter instead of having about a 50% rate in previous games. Most people on here with 1's and 0's for their score really have never played the game at all, and just want to hate on it. If you don't believe me, check out some articles and reddit posts about it. Nonetheless, this game is a total breath of fresh air and I hope Nintendo realizes just how good the new wild encounter system is. Don't let the name fool you, this game plays EXTREMELY close to a core Pokemon game, with a little bit of Go mixed in. I like the direction Nintendo took with this one, and I am having more fun in this game than I have ever before in a Pokemon game.… Expand
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. alexmillan91
    Nov 22, 2018
    9
    Me lo compré con escepticismo por la mala prensa que tuvo desde que se anunció. Pues... ME HA ENCANTADO!! Juegazo. Sentía volver a mis 10 años de edad. No solo es nostalgia es que el juego se ve precioso, las batallas capturas a lo Go tienen mucho más dinamismo, con decir que ha sido la primera vez en completar una pokedex... Jaja. Lo recomiendo. El único pero es que una vez te acabas elMe lo compré con escepticismo por la mala prensa que tuvo desde que se anunció. Pues... ME HA ENCANTADO!! Juegazo. Sentía volver a mis 10 años de edad. No solo es nostalgia es que el juego se ve precioso, las batallas capturas a lo Go tienen mucho más dinamismo, con decir que ha sido la primera vez en completar una pokedex... Jaja. Lo recomiendo. El único pero es que una vez te acabas el juego te quedas con ganas de más y con poco que hacer salvo conseguir shinnies y enfrentarte a los entrenadores maestros. Muy injusto el trato hacia este juego. Para mi un 9!!… Expand
  26. 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.
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. Putrick
    Dec 6, 2018
    9
    Gran juego, si jugaste balance Pokémon amarillo, excelente para pasarlo en compañía
  31. Felbuddy
    Dec 7, 2018
    9
    Let me start of by saying i am a Pokemon Veteran i have played everything from the beginning of Pokemon red/blue to the current Pokemon Lets go entry so I am knowledgeable of the games and their mechanics. Pokemon Lets go (which ill call PLG) is merely another entry in the series. While it is missing quite a few mechanics from the previous entries that does not make it any less enjoyable.Let me start of by saying i am a Pokemon Veteran i have played everything from the beginning of Pokemon red/blue to the current Pokemon Lets go entry so I am knowledgeable of the games and their mechanics. Pokemon Lets go (which ill call PLG) is merely another entry in the series. While it is missing quite a few mechanics from the previous entries that does not make it any less enjoyable. This game is arguably marketed for a younger audience who have either heard of Pokemon at one point or those (the curious) who have never heard of it before. Its bright lights and fantastic visuals draw the user into the world of Pokemon. One of my favorite parts about this game is the introduction of the Pokeball plus controller and that you can play the entire game with just a simple ball and a thumb-stick. The games story has not changed from its original release and is just as charming as I remember it to be.

    Overall the world of Pokemon has changed over the years and I personally believe that this entry is an excellent step in the right direction for the next generation of Pokemon games.    … Expand
  32. JDVIE
    Dec 11, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let's Go Pikachu Eevee, is a pleasant surprise, a game that recalls and adapts the yellow pokemon at this time, fun and very addictive, we miss the fight with wild pokemon but I love finding the pokemon interantuando with the environment, has things to improve but it is a great purchase.
    Excuse me for my lousy English.    … Expand
  33. 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.
  34. Speedie
    May 2, 2019
    9
    This game is not a mainline Pokemon game, nor is it an RPG game to be taken too seriously. Let's Go, Pikachu is a visitation back to Kanto for any fans of the game since the first two generations of the game or their remakes, yet at the same time serves as an amazing way to introduce today's youth to Pokemon on it's new home console.

    This game is unique in that fact that it balances all    This game is not a mainline Pokemon game, nor is it an RPG game to be taken too seriously. Let's Go, Pikachu is a visitation back to Kanto for any fans of the game since the first two generations of the game or their remakes, yet at the same time serves as an amazing way to introduce today's youth to Pokemon on it's new home console.

    This game is unique in that fact that it balances all of the possibilities in Pokemon better than I've ever seen. There is statistical EV and IV training for serious competitors, an easier shiny hunting method for collectors, a spin off story to the generation one games, and simple gameplay for the most casual players.

    This game offers a plethora of paths to choose from as a Pokemon Trainer, and makes every one of them provide the player with hours upon hours of fun. As a filler between the last Pokemon games, and the new ones coming to the Switch, Let's Go Pikachu will keep Pokemon casuals satisfied.    … Expand
  35. Ghazman2019
    Jun 6, 2019
    9
    Ok, some people say that Pokemon Let's Go is nothing but a waste of money, and to that I say no its not! This game is perfect for beginners and was a perfect gap for Pokemon Sword and Shield. although when Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield releases at the end of 2019 there is no point in picking up Let's Go Pikachu or Eevee.
  36. Filmanwalt
    Oct 8, 2020
    9
    Pokemon Lets Go Pikachu: (22.12.2018 Review Date)

    After I was very skeptical about the game at the beginning, after watching various Twitch streams I got the mood for the game and I haven't regretted it. I finished the whole thing after 28 hours and 04 minutes with 100 Pokémon caught. Story: You don't have to say much about a Pokemon game, it is typical and in the special case of    Pokemon Lets Go Pikachu: (22.12.2018 Review Date)

    After I was very skeptical about the game at the beginning, after watching various Twitch streams I got the mood for the game and I haven't regretted it. I finished the whole thing after 28 hours and 04 minutes with 100 Pokémon caught.

    Story:

    You don't have to say much about a Pokemon game, it is typical and in the special case of Lets Go Pikachu everything is already known, as it is a Pokemon Yellow remake. But I have to honestly say, I thought it was great because it creates a lot of nostalgic moments, be it puzzles that you can remember or arena fights, etc. Wonderful.

    Graphics / performance:

    This is where the game takes the biggest step. The graphics are very pretty and go great with Pokemon. The rendering is very good for the remake. I don't really have anything to criticize here, except that there can sometimes be minimal FPS fluctuations, which I could live with.

    Gameplay:

    Also here some changes to Pokemon Yellow and all other Pokemon games before. What is meant, of course, is the lack of random battles in the grass, etc. At first I was skeptical, but I have to share the opinion of most of the people that it fitted in very well and also felt very good to see the Pokemon on the screen that you want to attack in the grass or in the case of Lets GO wants to catch. I found the level system with the new capture system similar to the Pokemon GO mobile app very pleasant. I didn’t miss to weaken individual Pokemon in battle first in order to be able to catch them then. Especially because there are MASSIVE lots of Pokemon Trainer battles.

    I never had experience problems, the EP divider, which now applies to the entire team, was of course very helpful again. In terms of difficulty, the game was incredibly easy at the beginning, because Pikachu and Eevee are also simply OP, but then became more difficult over time. Overall, the top 4 was no longer a problem with my team from Pikachu, Vulnona, Entoron, Turtok, Bisaflor, Charizard (LvL 60-66).

    The controls always ran smoothly, only when throwing the Pokeballs to the right with the JoyCon I sometimes had a bit of problems.

    The only thing I didn't really use was the candy system, there are just so damn many that you quickly feel overwhelmed.

    Content:

    Even after the top 4, there is still a lot to do, which I will take a moment to do. E.g. visit some people (boarding house, etc.), complete Pokedex or defeat the master trainers for each Pokemon. You can also rematch the top 4 and the arena manager from Vertania City.

    Conclusion:

    I have to say I'm looking forward to the upcoming Pokemon Game 2019. I would love to catch and level a mix of the current Pokemon Go-like and see the old random fights. I'm also looking forward to the next generation and of course the hopefully existing possibility of catching all previously available Pokemon in a new graphic splendor.

    There is nothing else to say about Pokemon Lets Go Pikachu itself than that I had a lot of fun and was really pleasantly surprised. For me 9/10 special sweets.    … Expand
  37. Vmac19
    Jan 1, 2020
    9
    I loved it. It wasn't the yellow version remake I hoped for however it was still a good attempt at it
  38. FabOz
    Mar 3, 2020
    9
    This is an awesome game! It really fits with the new gen console, it is nostalgic and clear to play, even if you are an older player or not. It is also a pretty cute intro for 8th gen games
  39. Erick561
    Jun 11, 2020
    9
    Let's Go Pikachu! is a nice experience (for me at least). I don't mind the Pokémon Go style of encountering wild Pokémon. I will admit I am not good at normal Pokémon. In Pokémon Moon I didn't even make It to the second gym. I prefer easier games and this game is... easy. I also prefer the smaller roster. I don't wanna spend to much time trying to find a specific Pokémon. I never got myLet's Go Pikachu! is a nice experience (for me at least). I don't mind the Pokémon Go style of encountering wild Pokémon. I will admit I am not good at normal Pokémon. In Pokémon Moon I didn't even make It to the second gym. I prefer easier games and this game is... easy. I also prefer the smaller roster. I don't wanna spend to much time trying to find a specific Pokémon. I never got my hands on Pokémon Red/Blue so this is a completely new experience for me. For people who have played Pokémon for a while I am not sure this is the game for you. For someone's first Pokémon game it should introduce Pokémon to them well. Worth the buy for beginners. Maybe not for veterans. 9/10… Expand
  40. Nintenderek
    Oct 8, 2021
    9
    Bright, fun and very good looking. A very good game for new fans of the Pokemon franchise and full of nostalgia for fans of the older games. Gotta subtract a point for not including all the content from Fire Red and Leaf Green, and could easily be considered too easy for very experienced gamers, but I think most people would be perfectly happy with this game.
  41. Tauheed124
    Jan 6, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love how this game plays like the original Pokemon Yellow where you can make pokemon follow you and with all the same gyms and team rocket this game does give some retro wives. All and all the difficulty is bit on the easy side but bumps up in later battles. I love that by the time we start our journey red and blue are grown up successful trainers and you can battle them as well. This game is truly the best pokemon remake and I love it… Expand
  42. LeoMasca
    Aug 10, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Eu não posso ser um saudosista chato e ficar exigindo que todos os primeiros 151 pokémons estejam em todos os jogos, mas admito que toda vez que jogo algum tipo de pokémon dou prioridade/faço questão de capturar todos os pokémons da primeira geração, na verdade, não é apenas a nostalgia, mas é porque gosto muito dos primeiros pokémons e tenho dificuldade de gostar dos pokemons de Gold e Silver para frente (com exceção de fire red claro).

    Com a chegada de Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! Um remake de Pokémon Yellow com algumas melhorias, meu sonho de ter os 151 (ou quase os 151 pokémons já que é necessário ter o let’s go Eevee para ter os 151) em um game recente é realizado, com gráficos 3D e algumas novidades que irei comentar.

    Para facilitar a análise chamarei o jogo de Pokemon Pikachu, este game traz uma novidade em um jogo de pokémon para console, pela primeira vez, não ha necessidade de batalharmos com pokémons para capturar-los, basta lançar as pokébolas exatamente como em Pokémon Go, em resultado das capturas você recebe experiência para todos os seus pokémons e também candys que podem ser utilizados para aumentar algum dos status de seus pokémons.

    Na realidade esta novidade me foi vista com bons olhos, sabemos a quantidade de batalhas que temos de enfrentar para prosseguir na história em Pokémon Yellow, e ter substituído todas elas por apenas a captura deixou o jogo mais dinâmico, mas se engana quem pensa que o jogo torna-se bem rápido de ser zerado, em minha experiência de jogo cheguei a cansar com a quantidade de treinadores que é obrigado a enfrentar para ter o seu caminho livre, acredito que isso compense bem já que as capturas são rápidas.

    Outra novidade foi a pokémon box estar sempre com você, sem a necessidade de você ter de ir para um computador no centro pokémon para fazer o depósito ou saque de pokémons além de ser muito bom foi meio que uma necessidade, com a frenética captura de pokémons que você pode realizar, ter de ir ao centro pokémon toda hora para enviar os pokémons ao professor se tornaria algo bem cansativo!

    Outra novidade foi de poder trocar os apelidos de seus pokemons direto de sua bag ou pokemon box.

    Mas nem tudo é flores, algo que me decepcionou um pouco foi a animação dos golpes dos pkémons, quer dizer achei eles bem mal feitos em comparação ao Pokémon Y que foi lançado anos atrás, na verdade, ouso dizer que nem se compara.

    Outro ponto negativo que observei foi a na hora de capturar os pokémons, não sei se foi porque meu switch estava mais para o lado, mas teve vezes que gastei mais de 5 pokebolas para conseguir mirar certo no pokémon, então o “motion” com Joy Con foi complicado algumas vezes, mas esse problema pode ser neutralizado jogando no modo portátil do switch, assim você só precisa apertar “A” para lançar a pokebola e capturar.

    Falando nisso, outro ponto negativo é que você não pode usar o controller pro e nem os dois Joy Con para jogar no “modo TV” restrito apenas a 1 Joy Ccon individual, no modo portátil você utiliza os Joy Cons presos a tela e nem tente utilizar o pro controller pois ele não aceitará.

    É possível ter um pokémon que te segue onde você for, e ele pode farejar itens no cenário, o que te facilita encontrar aquele HM ou TM escondido.

    As novidades mais aparentes além dos gráficos é que os pokémons realmente aparecem na tela e não ficam invisíveis em um gramado como os jogos anteriores, vimos que isso se manteve em Sword e Shield.

    Uma coisa que me incomodou um pouco foi a forma infantil que ficou o game, tive a impressão que os npcs e os pokémons estão mais fofinhos, sei la, mais infantilizados, e quando pensamos em um quase remake de um jogo de julho de 2000, não creio que os fãs sejam mais crianças e se Let1s Go, Pikachu não é uma homenagem aos players barbudos de Pokemon Yellow então ele é para os players atuais? Mas isso não faria sentido já que o game mais recente possui 36 pokémons da primeira geração em uma pokedéx de 400 pokémons.

    De qualquer forma é o meu game da série Pokémon favorito na data desta análise.    … Expand
  43. Zalando
    Jun 5, 2022
    9
    I love the walking pokemon with riding and I think that the art style is beautiful.
  44. JediShow
    Apr 16, 2023
    9
    Melhor experiência possível na região de Kanto, gráficos belíssimos e não fica enjoativo com o tempo
  45. Mando44646
    Nov 19, 2018
    8
    "It's fine" is the best summary I can give. Nothing is terrible, but there *are* forced motion gimmicks which are entirely unnecessary and should be optional, period.

    I like having Pokemon seen on the overworld and no longer having random encounters. On the other hand, I HATE the catching mechanics (the lack of an actual battle, and the required motion gimmicks). Its also too easy -    "It's fine" is the best summary I can give. Nothing is terrible, but there *are* forced motion gimmicks which are entirely unnecessary and should be optional, period.

    I like having Pokemon seen on the overworld and no longer having random encounters. On the other hand, I HATE the catching mechanics (the lack of an actual battle, and the required motion gimmicks). Its also too easy - easier than normal. But the wild encounters are really the only thing blatantly not-fun about the game    … Expand
  46. Orujimaru
    Nov 18, 2018
    8
    Pokemon Yellow was the first Pokemon game I ever played. I was 7 in 1998.
    I didn't understand much English back then, but I fell in love with the colorful creatures (GBC) and the mysterious world.
    I've played all Pokemon RPGs since then (also competitively), but I feel alienated from the series lately. I did not enjoy Sun/Moon, and I couldn't care to finish Ultra S/M. Pokemon Let's    Pokemon Yellow was the first Pokemon game I ever played. I was 7 in 1998.
    I didn't understand much English back then, but I fell in love with the colorful creatures (GBC) and the mysterious world.

    I've played all Pokemon RPGs since then (also competitively), but I feel alienated from the series lately. I did not enjoy Sun/Moon, and I couldn't care to finish Ultra S/M.

    Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu, on the other hand, excites me.

    I think this is a great game for newcomers and old-timers like me whose first game was blue/red/yellow. People in between are probably going to be disappointed.

    * The game is simple, but it is not as simple as you'd think.
    * I prefer the new catching mechanics over the old.
    * Great nostalgia to see Kanto rendered in 3D and to have pokemon in 1:1 scale follow you around.

    - If only we could get difficulty modes for all future Pokemon RPGs, I would be ecstatic.    … Expand
  47. Sevorast
    Nov 16, 2018
    8
    Really fun game, but certainly not perfect.

    Hope the next one is a little less hand-holding and adds more to the foundation.
  48. Stampede
    Nov 26, 2018
    8
    I'm really enjoying this game so far. It's not the Pokemon I wanted but it's a charming game none the less. Seeing the world of the original games with new life and Pokemon prancing around on the screen was a sight to behold. There are a bunch of Easter eggs and throwback moments that bring a smile to my face when I see them. Ever since I was a kid I always wanted to catch Pokemon byI'm really enjoying this game so far. It's not the Pokemon I wanted but it's a charming game none the less. Seeing the world of the original games with new life and Pokemon prancing around on the screen was a sight to behold. There are a bunch of Easter eggs and throwback moments that bring a smile to my face when I see them. Ever since I was a kid I always wanted to catch Pokemon by actually throwing the Pokeball myself and I can finally do that in this game. It did take awhile to adjust to throwing the ball to the sides. Stripping the battles from encounters stings but i'm happy that there are still battles against trainers and legendary Pokemon. Playing co-op with a friend and battling alongside them is a welcomed feature. The master trainers are also a fun challenge. I found myself trying out a variety of different Pokemon on my team because progression is VERY quick and it's easy to become overpowered right from the beginning. The extra details in the towns and the gyms always had me on the lookout for what else might be hiding in the game. It's the simple things like a Meowth sleeping on top of a cave entrance that get to me. I play Let's Go for what it is and it's a game for newcomers.… Expand
  49. M4dh4tt3r
    Nov 20, 2018
    8
    This game is simple and relaxing to play. The lack of wild battles worried me, but I quickly fell in love with it and hope they keep it that way. The game is not however worth $60, that is where this game falls short. I can hope for free new region dlc, but has gamefreak really learned that lesson yet? Unlikely.

    The game was too short, with absolutely (to my knowledge) no real post    This game is simple and relaxing to play. The lack of wild battles worried me, but I quickly fell in love with it and hope they keep it that way. The game is not however worth $60, that is where this game falls short. I can hope for free new region dlc, but has gamefreak really learned that lesson yet? Unlikely.

    The game was too short, with absolutely (to my knowledge) no real post game content (Master Battles don't count)
    Grinding to level up past 70 is a boring chore that could have been made easier with better post game content. Catch rate is annoying, and you tear through pokeballs way to fast. And the fact the pokemon run away so much made me want to chunk the game out a window a couple times.

    But Pokemon Black was the last game to not bore me, and it very well could be my nostalgia seeing my first ever game yellow brought to life, but I usually don't enjoy remakes, much less actually beat them.

    This game should be $40, or GameFreak better have some free dlc around the corner as I have 10 pokemon left to get in the pokedex (trading required) so it took me 39 hours to pretty much beat the entire game. Otherwise GameFreak and Nintendo should be ashamed of pricing this game like they did.

    Pokemon has gotten so complicated over the years, and the stories have continued to get worst, revisiting simpler times was nice, and I hope they maintain some, but not all of the new things in the 2019 core game.    … Expand
  50. BrushedRed
    Nov 19, 2018
    8
    Not nearly as bad as everyone is making it out to be. It was never planned to be a "mainline" game (that will come next year). It was just made to be a placeholder between Gen 7 and Gen 8. That's all. And for what it is, it is such a joy to play. It is so fun to go back and revisit the Kanto region in new, HD graphics. It sends me on a nostalgia trip. However, the downfall here that I seeNot nearly as bad as everyone is making it out to be. It was never planned to be a "mainline" game (that will come next year). It was just made to be a placeholder between Gen 7 and Gen 8. That's all. And for what it is, it is such a joy to play. It is so fun to go back and revisit the Kanto region in new, HD graphics. It sends me on a nostalgia trip. However, the downfall here that I see is the leveling system is kind off. It seems you gain a lot less exp than in previous games, either that or the bar moves slower (can't figure it out), but it took me a while to level up and get some of my pokemon to evolve. But other than that, I don't really see a flaw. The ordinary battle system will come back in the next game next year. It is not gone for good. This was just a spin-off and placeholder, and for that I see absolutely nothing wrong with it. I just enjoy having a new pokemon game to sink into.… Expand
  51. Zalabar22
    Nov 19, 2018
    8
    Back to basics Pokemon game, adds lots of fun features and mechanics that I'm sure will make it into the next game. Enjoyable to go back to Kanto, can't wait for the new game next year! Also, for those saying it is way too easy, maybe try getting past the first 2-3 gyms? Difficulty ramps up near the mid-end game, pretty enjoyable as long as you don't double battle the entire game.
  52. 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
  53. Zurce
    Dec 15, 2018
    8
    Un remake que hace lucir la aventura clasica de maravilla, cuenta con muchos aciertos como su increible banda sonora o algunos de los cambios en sus mecanicas de encuentros y captura, sin embargo lastra con el algunos errores en su diseño ademas de una optimizacion bastante pobre. Un buen videojuego para recordar buenos tiempo e increible opcion para iniciarse en el mundo de Pokemon.
  54. zidfrit
    Sep 7, 2020
    8
    Pokemon Let's pikachu me a llevado años atras cuando por primera ves jugué en mi Game Boy Color mi Pokemon Azul, juego que renueva esa gran historia que no te cansabas de jugarla una y otra ves para ir entrenando a tus pokemons favoritos y ahora agregando o combinando ese gran juego con el anime que también disfrutamos unos años después del juego, practimante es una joya de juego paraPokemon Let's pikachu me a llevado años atras cuando por primera ves jugué en mi Game Boy Color mi Pokemon Azul, juego que renueva esa gran historia que no te cansabas de jugarla una y otra ves para ir entrenando a tus pokemons favoritos y ahora agregando o combinando ese gran juego con el anime que también disfrutamos unos años después del juego, practimante es una joya de juego para aquellos jugadores veteranos que han ido creciendo con esta gran saga llamada Pokemon, para los nuevos quisas no les parezca tan impresionante, ya que como es el un remake del primer juego de pokemon, la variedad de posibilidades de formar un equipos, los entrenadores, objetos y evoluciones es muy limitado y pareciera que es un juego muy cuadrado y con muy poco para ofrecer o un paso atrás de lo que ha sido pokemon en estos últimos 10 años, pero sin embargo seas nuevo en pokemon o no tan veterano, dale la oportunidad de saber como inicio esta gran saga que muchos disfrutamos sin parar y para los que jugaron las versiones Azul, Rojo o Amarillo, es un juego obligado y los suspiros no faltaran.… Expand
  55. ZeoN
    Apr 2, 2021
    8
    Genial remake de Pokemon para volver a la infancia. Banda sonora y gráficos mejorados
  56. darkzaga
    Nov 16, 2018
    8
    me gusta la idea, supongo que tratan de que los casuals ingresen al mundo pokemon... las mecánicas son llamativas pero me resta las caídas de framerate que tiene la consola en modo portátil cuando hay muchos pokémon en el escenario. La música es excelente. En el televisor no tuve problemas hasta ahora, funciona fluido. y lamentablemente no pude probar la conexion contra pokemon go parame gusta la idea, supongo que tratan de que los casuals ingresen al mundo pokemon... las mecánicas son llamativas pero me resta las caídas de framerate que tiene la consola en modo portátil cuando hay muchos pokémon en el escenario. La música es excelente. En el televisor no tuve problemas hasta ahora, funciona fluido. y lamentablemente no pude probar la conexion contra pokemon go para decir como funciona, Saludos… Expand
  57. 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
  58. LuisSnow
    Nov 21, 2018
    8
    TLDR: Bombing on this game is ridiculous. Pokemon Let's go is a beautiful game to experience. I was reluctant at first about the catching mechanic, but realized that this keeps you focus on the journey, history and battles. Cut a lot of time on the grinding. Experience the Journey, have fun.

    This bombing reviews are getting out of hand. I understand them for games like Fallout 76 and    TLDR: Bombing on this game is ridiculous. Pokemon Let's go is a beautiful game to experience. I was reluctant at first about the catching mechanic, but realized that this keeps you focus on the journey, history and battles. Cut a lot of time on the grinding. Experience the Journey, have fun.

    This bombing reviews are getting out of hand. I understand them for games like Fallout 76 and Star Wars battle front, when just the game wasn't ready to launch, lacks content or abuse of predatory loot boxes practices. Pokemon Let's Go is different, Nintendo let know that this wasn't the main line hardcore series and that they are working on the next generation.

    Here is a review by a casual Pokemon Fan (Played and finished Yellow and Crystal back in the day) .

    Pokemon Let's Go is a beautiful game that captures Kanto in an splendid 3D World. For me is just nostalgic coming back to this first generation and see Pokemon with such graphics. About gameplay, I was really reluctant about the new catching mechaninc. I didn't played Pokemon Go because of that. But it saves a lot of time and maintain players focusing in the story, the battles and the journey. For that part I'm glad that grinding time has been cut. May be this was one of the reason's I didn't finish any other pokemon game. When you grow up you don't have much time to play. Battles are fun and challenging. I like how I see my co workers bringing their Nintendo Switch and asking you to trade or battle. A lot of people may have experience this with Pokemon GO (Really I don't know how the game is), but I think is still refreshing on Pokemon Let's Go.

    Hardcore Pokemon fans, this game is not for you if you look for the grind. Everybody else, I think this is a good chance to go back to Kanto and experience Pokemon. BE the very best like no one ever was. Have fun.    … Expand
  59. NouZeM
    Dec 25, 2018
    8
    Mejor juego para empezar.
    El Remake del mejor juego de la historia en Pokemon :)
  60. 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
  61. GameCompleters
    Dec 8, 2018
    8
    The games is fun and feels like Pokemon, but Gamefreak please don't make more Lets Go games. Also i felt that there wasn't nearly enough Post Game.
  62. MPReviews
    Mar 3, 2019
    8
    Pros:
    -Gorgeous visuals
    -Heavenly soundtrack -The simplified mechanics help make this game more accesible to newcomers -They actually changed a few more plot elements this time compared to past Pokemon remakes -Solid writing -Raising your Pokemon and building your team is just as fun as ever -Being able to access the Pokemon box from the menu is so convienent!! -Being able to see    Pros:
    -Gorgeous visuals
    -Heavenly soundtrack
    -The simplified mechanics help make this game more accesible to newcomers
    -They actually changed a few more plot elements this time compared to past Pokemon remakes
    -Solid writing
    -Raising your Pokemon and building your team is just as fun as ever
    -Being able to access the Pokemon box from the menu is so convienent!!
    -Being able to see what Pokemon are in the surronding area not only helps make avoiding wild encounters a lot easier, but it also helps give you a better sense of what kinds of Pokemon are in the area if there’s a specific one you are looking for.

    Cons:
    -Very easy. Veteran Pokemon players should be able to get through this with little to no trouble
    -No option to turn off XP share.
    -No way to battle wild Pokemon aside from legendaries, making it more difficult to grind for experience.
    -While being able to see the wild Pokemon from the overworld helps make avoiding them easier, it kinda defeats the purpose of Repels since there is rarely a situation where you can’t avoid running into a Pokemon
    -The gyro controls for throwing a pokeball can be a bit awkward at times.
    -No option to play with the pro controller or even just both joycons in the grip despite the fact that you can play with both joycons when they are connected to the switch in handheld mode. Why exactly?
    -Mew is locked behind a $50 paywall in the form of the pokeball plus

    Final verdict: The game was better than I was expecting it to be, and I quite enjoyed my time with it. If your new to Pokemon or if you haven’t played Pokemon in a long time and are looking to get back into it, I would definetly reccomend checking it out! Even if you are a veteran player like me you should get some enjoyment from this title, especially if you are nostalgic for generation 1.    … Expand
  63. Edgard86
    Feb 22, 2019
    8
    Jogo muito bom, nostálgico com um gosto de moderno.
    Prós: Visual bonito, original e fiel a ambientação do antigo.
    Contras: Estilo de captura igual a de pokemon Go, horrível e sem graça. Jogo muito fácil, pouco desafio.
  64. Zoom64
    Nov 16, 2018
    8
    Probably what people don't understand is that this game is not for the hardcore fans, this is a game for the casual players that never played a single Pokémon game before, & if they pulled it right or wrong this game is for another audience, obviously a hardcore fan can pick it up as well. In my case I played every single game & I can understand this change, since Pokemon Go was massiveProbably what people don't understand is that this game is not for the hardcore fans, this is a game for the casual players that never played a single Pokémon game before, & if they pulled it right or wrong this game is for another audience, obviously a hardcore fan can pick it up as well. In my case I played every single game & I can understand this change, since Pokemon Go was massive they tried the catching game mechanic in this game & I'm completely fine with it because, again, casual players might catch an eye on it as well. it's not great, but it doesn't look bad, I can understand the hate but I'm completely fine with it knowing Gen 8 is coming & hardcore fans, it wont be like this one… Expand
  65. ygorgarcez
    Nov 30, 2018
    8
    Para quem jogou os clássicos, Pokémon Blue, Red, Yellow ou Fire Red e Leaf Green, o jogo traz uma nostalgia boa. Em diversos aspectos Pokémon Let's Go inovou de forma impressionante, em outros aspectos ele infelizmente regrediu. Mesmo sabendo que é um spin-off, não ter batalhas contra Pokémons selvagens é um ponto negativo pra mim, a facilidade do jogo também. O controle de movimento paraPara quem jogou os clássicos, Pokémon Blue, Red, Yellow ou Fire Red e Leaf Green, o jogo traz uma nostalgia boa. Em diversos aspectos Pokémon Let's Go inovou de forma impressionante, em outros aspectos ele infelizmente regrediu. Mesmo sabendo que é um spin-off, não ter batalhas contra Pokémons selvagens é um ponto negativo pra mim, a facilidade do jogo também. O controle de movimento para atirar a Pokébola no modo TV é bastante impreciso dependendo da posição do seu Switch, acho que a Nintendo deveria dar a opção de você jogar com o pro controller ou com a mesma forma de controle de quando você joga no modo portátil.
    Pra mim os pontos positivos superam e muito os pontos negativos, esse é um jogo feito para atrair novos jogadores, notei que ele é bastante infantil, e a facilidade também deixa isso claro. Jogadores antigos como eu, irão se apaixonar principalmente pela nostalgia. Jogadores antigos que acham a dificuldade dos Pokémons anteriores essencial, não irão gostar de Pokémon Let's Go.    … Expand
  66. BrettSiebenhaar
    May 7, 2019
    8
    This is the first Pokemon game I have ever played. I know that it is a remake of a much older game, but wow, I can't put it down! The animation, the music, the gameplay, everything about this game is beyond great. Now I can't wait for the "big" Pokemon game to come out later this year. The game is addicting and everytime that i see a random Pokemon wandering around, I have to go catchThis is the first Pokemon game I have ever played. I know that it is a remake of a much older game, but wow, I can't put it down! The animation, the music, the gameplay, everything about this game is beyond great. Now I can't wait for the "big" Pokemon game to come out later this year. The game is addicting and everytime that i see a random Pokemon wandering around, I have to go catch it. I feel that this game is perfect for someone just getting into Pokemon games. There isn't much difficulty, but some of the battles do get a bit tough. Don't listen to all the ridiculous negative reviews that people are leaving. This is a great game and I am 36 years old. I love this game and I continue to have a blast with it!… Expand
  67. Rdgmonster
    Feb 18, 2019
    8
    es un buen juego, es grato ver un juego que amamos con gráficos actuales no obstante le cambiaron a la formula, no es agradable tener que estar arrojando pokebolas para atrapar a los pokemon, ni tener que estar atrapando pokemos repetidos para subir de nivel a los que ya previamente capturaste, en general es un buen juego aunque siendo honesto no supera a sus últimos antecesores.
  68. WizardOfCoke
    Nov 24, 2018
    8
    I feel the best way to approach the Pokemon Let's Go games is as if they were a spin-off rather than a mainline game almost like Pokemon Coliseum, XD etc. Simply because it's so different from every other mainline game and it would be unfair to criticise the elements they chose not to include because it's not that style of game.

    Firstly the story is near identical with the exception of    I feel the best way to approach the Pokemon Let's Go games is as if they were a spin-off rather than a mainline game almost like Pokemon Coliseum, XD etc. Simply because it's so different from every other mainline game and it would be unfair to criticise the elements they chose not to include because it's not that style of game.

    Firstly the story is near identical with the exception of a few minor changes so nothing worth going into in that much depth, it's enjoyable never something that will completely engrossing but it's also not exactly boring, it's basic and dull but you can't ever expect much from a Pokemon story let alone one that's been done over and over by this point.

    Most people were concerned about the catching mechanics, with the usual format of battling a wild Pokemon until their health is low enough to attempt catching them being removed and replaced with the Pokemon Go style of throwing a Pokeball at every Pokemon you run into. To be completely honest it's far more fun than I ever expected it to be, I'm didn't stop for each and every pokemon but I certainly would go out of my way to catch any Pokemon I had not already caught. it made completing the Pokedex less of a chore, this is aided by seeing the Pokemon roaming around it just helped create a charming and enjoyable tone.

    The difficulty was the next fear is it the super easy introduction we all assumed it would be... Sort of, I found it harder than I had expected but I thought you could basically complete it the first time without even looking at the game. But it could be difficult at points never too difficult but points that took me back thinking this is far from what I expected, but still a million times easier than the original incarnation of the Kanto games that being Red/Blue.

    Something that may interest many of you is the shiny hunting. Is it tiresome and tedious? It's about as easy as you would expect with the game. But the roaming Pokemon certainly aids the experience of shiny hunting, I ended up catching a shiny Bulbasaur when just testing the shiny mechanics on a Weedle.

    Another post-game feature that you may spend time on rather than shiny hunting is the Pokemon Mastery trainers, where there are trainers who have a strong version of a specific Pokemon and you get the chance to challenge them with your own version of that Pokemon to see who is the ultimate (insert Pokemon) master trainer.

    I found my time with Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu enjoyable throughout, even with the parts that are purely for newcomers to the franchise they were never too frustrating or annoying but it would at points take away from my experience but I still would recommend it to Switch owners as there is truly nothing else like it on the system right now and until next year main-line Pokemon game release I fine with playing this game, I'm fine completing all the Pokemon mastery trainers and shiny hunting. And with that, I give it and 8 out of 10.    … Expand
  69. wasoha
    Nov 19, 2018
    8
    Unfortunately this game is getting user review bombed by people that don't own the game. The majority reaction from the playing fan community is clear: The game is surprisingly more enjoyable than we expected.
    It's a charming, attractive and lighthearted take on the first generation. The presentation has never been this good, and while the new mechanics take some getting used to, it ended    Unfortunately this game is getting user review bombed by people that don't own the game. The majority reaction from the playing fan community is clear: The game is surprisingly more enjoyable than we expected.
    It's a charming, attractive and lighthearted take on the first generation. The presentation has never been this good, and while the new mechanics take some getting used to, it ended up feeling more familiar than I expected. Some control issues aside, this shocked me in feeling like the definitive Kanto experience. While some prior content is sorely absent, other features we've spent years longing for make a better than ever return. It's a welcome diversion on the road to gen 8, and many fans even hope that some of the developments here end up carrying over to the next more competitive game.    … Expand
  70. 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
  71. Ironlink
    Dec 9, 2018
    8
    es un lindo juego aun lo sigojugando y me acordo mucho de cuando jugaba pokemon amarillo igual tiene muchos cambios pero la esencia es la misma y meencanta es una nota de 8 de 10
  72. RagoxHatena
    Nov 19, 2018
    8
    Okay, so I get that the games might be a bit on the disappointing side, especially with how lazy some parts of the game feels like; but at the same time I truly feel like the games have loads and loads of love and passion poured into them, they're supposed to be great games and they truly are to a certain point but afterwards it kind of dwindles down into "eh, I've seen this two hundredOkay, so I get that the games might be a bit on the disappointing side, especially with how lazy some parts of the game feels like; but at the same time I truly feel like the games have loads and loads of love and passion poured into them, they're supposed to be great games and they truly are to a certain point but afterwards it kind of dwindles down into "eh, I've seen this two hundred times already" and it kind of gets stale.

    The reviewers that rated it a 0 or a 1 or even a 2 were indeed immature by being so negative about it, though I do get that it feels like a slap across the face for them; look on **** board /vp/, they're very... 'passionate' about Pokemon. But come on, it is just a bit childish to hate on an otherwise beautiful game just for the sake of making it look bad.

    I myself haven't played the games but I've seen enough footage from livestreams and playthroughs to know that Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee are not games for me, nor will they ever be because they do not appeal to me.
    However, though I am of the opinion they are a bit lacklustre when it comes to how the experience feels, as I don't feel wowed, just mildly entertained and at that point the grinding for Pokemon just feels tedious when there's no thrill of battle. But truly, the games are gorgeously crafted, the remade soundtracks are amazing and you can really see they tried their best to stick to their plan and made an easy to pick up game for kids to enjoy and get into with a cutesie artstyle and everything with it.

    So to conclude my statement;
    While the game does deserve it's criticism for lacking in various important areas such as replayability, thrill management and depth of the game, it doesn't deserve the beatdown it is getting for it is still a stunningly gorgeous game carefully crafted with lots of time, effort, passion and especially a lot of love for Pokemon and that is where the game truly shines.

    It is easily worth a solid 14 out of 10 for how beautiful it is, though it does deserve a critical 4 out of 10 for the fact it'll be lacklustre after 14 to 17 hours of the game.

    Is it worth the 60 euro price tag? Not so much.
    Is it still worth trying out at a cheaper price if you want to? Definitely.    … Expand
  73. 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
  74. vanhex
    Nov 22, 2018
    8
    I give it an 8 because I like the pokeball plus A LOT... call me whatever you want ;)
  75. obliterator789
    Nov 17, 2018
    8
    This is a very well crafted game that is well polished and works well. The graphics are beautiful, the game mechanics work the way they should. It feels just like a Pokemon RPG in 2018 should feel. Yes, it is more simple than the other most recent Pokemon games - however this game IS a remake of generation 1 with TONS of improvements across the board. Don't listen to the very vocalThis is a very well crafted game that is well polished and works well. The graphics are beautiful, the game mechanics work the way they should. It feels just like a Pokemon RPG in 2018 should feel. Yes, it is more simple than the other most recent Pokemon games - however this game IS a remake of generation 1 with TONS of improvements across the board. Don't listen to the very vocal hardcore fans who are giving this game very low and unwarranted low scores. This is a good Pokemon game and I'd recommend playing it.… Expand
  76. zpitts116
    Nov 20, 2018
    8
    In spite of the review bombing being done on both this and eevee version, these games are honestly great. The graphics and music are beautiful, the story is good, and the capturing, despite being tied to admittedly cumbersome motion controls, is done well enough that it becomes irritating. Even the biggest issue brought up before launch, the new prerequisites for entering gyms, are largelyIn spite of the review bombing being done on both this and eevee version, these games are honestly great. The graphics and music are beautiful, the story is good, and the capturing, despite being tied to admittedly cumbersome motion controls, is done well enough that it becomes irritating. Even the biggest issue brought up before launch, the new prerequisites for entering gyms, are largely simple tasks that don't, in any way, shape, or form affect the flow of the game, as most task are so arbitrary that you'll have them done well before you get to the gym. Overall, people are complaining just for the sake of complaining, and more than likely none of the people giving the games 1s and 0s have even bothered to even touch the game. Just trust the critics on this… Expand
  77. Geadaan
    Nov 18, 2018
    8
    I absolutely love this game. A lot of complaints have been that there aren't enough pokemon or not enough features. For me those are two of the biggest reasons I enjoy this game. Pokemon games of late have been over burdened with too many features and new flashy mechanics. This game takes you back to when I fell in love with pokemon, traveling around Kanto and being part of what madeI absolutely love this game. A lot of complaints have been that there aren't enough pokemon or not enough features. For me those are two of the biggest reasons I enjoy this game. Pokemon games of late have been over burdened with too many features and new flashy mechanics. This game takes you back to when I fell in love with pokemon, traveling around Kanto and being part of what made pokemon so great as a kid.

    The art style is exactly what I expected it to be, bright, colorful and cartoony.

    The story and dialogue is fine and what I'd expect from pokemon.

    New way to catch pokemon, while I can think of a few improvements, is fun.

    My biggest critique, and why it's only a 8/10, is sometimes the controls are just awkward to use. While not in handheld, using just one controller is just something that I am not used to and makes me a little restless with my unused hand.

    I think a lot of bad reviews are coming from people who expected a new generation of pokemon and would not be happy with anything less. If you look at this game for what it is, a remake of the original, I don't think you will be disappointed.

    Let's start work on a Pokemon: Let's Go to Johto    … Expand
  78. Sugoi_boi
    Nov 18, 2018
    8
    I wouldn’t listen to the negative reviews about this game. The Pokémon fan base has become so toxic over the past few years that they set out to destroy this game before it was even released because “hardcore mechanics” were removed. While this game offers little to no challenge it is very accessible and has a real “pick up and play” air about it. I would highly recommend this title toI wouldn’t listen to the negative reviews about this game. The Pokémon fan base has become so toxic over the past few years that they set out to destroy this game before it was even released because “hardcore mechanics” were removed. While this game offers little to no challenge it is very accessible and has a real “pick up and play” air about it. I would highly recommend this title to fans of the series who are willing to accept that Game Freak and Nintendo set out to make a much more casual experience for the latest Kanto revisit. Online battles can satisfy the players seeking some competition. The game looks crisp, however it doesn’t push the switch to it graphical limits, and some areas suffer from frame rate dips. This is a great way to fill the console Pokémon void until generation 8 arrives in 2019.… Expand
  79. NintendoExpert
    Nov 18, 2018
    8
    look guys, its a kids game, but the rival is garbage. i know i'm just being salty, but any gen 1 fans know what i'm talking about. let's just wait until gen 8. for now, it's a decent remaster of gen 1 with a bad rival
  80. PopF
    Nov 19, 2018
    8
    Despite the more negative reviews, I really enjoyed this game. Kanto is one of my favorite Pokemon regions, and seeing it in full 3D is amazing. And while certain things like not having wild battles and using the Pokemon Go capture system are disappointing, I grew to like the capture system, and other changes such as overworld encounters as opposed to random battles and being able toDespite the more negative reviews, I really enjoyed this game. Kanto is one of my favorite Pokemon regions, and seeing it in full 3D is amazing. And while certain things like not having wild battles and using the Pokemon Go capture system are disappointing, I grew to like the capture system, and other changes such as overworld encounters as opposed to random battles and being able to access your PC anywhere are amazing and need to be in the main series.

    Overall, Let's Go Pikachu/Eevee are an enjoyable, if not easy experience that is worth a play, especially if you are a fan of the Kanto region.    … Expand
  81. beefpie
    Nov 19, 2018
    8
    While it may not be ground breaking, it is a solid release and a good entry point into the franchise. The use of the Go mechanics freshen up what had become monotonous battling in caves, which I think is a fantastic quality of life addition.
  82. DFuego
    Nov 19, 2018
    8
    Un juego que tanto a grandes como a chicos encantará por su simplicidad, dinamismo y apartado técnico. Será un gran juego que abonará el terreno para la entrega principal del próximo año.
  83. mikeydubbz
    Nov 19, 2018
    8
    Pokemon Lets Go is a decent game for Pokemon Fans. Except for the hardcore fans. They have been review bombing this game and it makes us Poke' Veterans look bad. They have been complaining about the game even before it came out.
    Warning: Avoid Reviews giving 1's and 0's as they are not to be trusted.
    The game itself isn't that bad in my opinion, its a cut out of the Red Blue and Yellow    Pokemon Lets Go is a decent game for Pokemon Fans. Except for the hardcore fans. They have been review bombing this game and it makes us Poke' Veterans look bad. They have been complaining about the game even before it came out.
    Warning: Avoid Reviews giving 1's and 0's as they are not to be trusted.

    The game itself isn't that bad in my opinion, its a cut out of the Red Blue and Yellow Generation or Gen 1 if you will. The gameplay mechanics are not like the original however, they did change the process of battling as if you might have already heard, wild encounters are now only able to catch pokemon. you cant battle wild pokemon. I don't view that as a bad thing. one of the things I didn't like in the original pokemon games was the random encounters, especially in digletts cave. all it did was weaken my starter and use my money on a lot of repels. so that didn't bother me that much. so in this game, you level up your pokemon by catching pokemon, it's a bit different but the grind is still there.

    Another thing people knock this game for is the difficulty. What is the point of knocking a game for difficulty if its a remake of a game you played as a kid 20 years ago? of course you are gonna know what to do. Not only do you have trainers waiting to battle you, but they have also incorporated Ace and coach trainers that do put up a good fight.

    HMs such as cut and fly were also removed. I don't view that as a bad thing either, all it did was take up a "move slot". Fishing was removed although I rarely fished so it didn't bother me.

    The Pokemon go incorporation and catching mechanics is something I liked. I was able to transfer my pokemon to my game no problems and catching pokemon with the pokeball controller was cool. You could take a pokemon with you and walk around with it and it can level up similar to the pokewalker accessory used in the prior games.

    The only thing I don't like about the game is the weird gym requirements. the first gym with Brock you have to have a Grass or water pokemon in your party. It doesn't force you to use them. I don't see the point in that.    … Expand
  84. Shark018
    Nov 19, 2018
    8
    Even though it may not have the complexity as other games in the franchise, Let's Go is still a fun and charming adventure that takes players back to the Kanto region and adds a few new surprises along the way. The structure of the game makes you want more and more, and it allows for very long play sessions that don't get boring. Overall Let's Go is a step in the right direction for theEven though it may not have the complexity as other games in the franchise, Let's Go is still a fun and charming adventure that takes players back to the Kanto region and adds a few new surprises along the way. The structure of the game makes you want more and more, and it allows for very long play sessions that don't get boring. Overall Let's Go is a step in the right direction for the franchise that makes me excited for whats to come in Gen 8.… Expand
  85. vtskier108
    Nov 19, 2018
    8
    Forward: If you're considering the game, don't be put off the by the low Metacritic score. Many "fans" of the series didn't like the changes made in this installment and are rating it 0 despite never having played it. In actuality, this is a great installment in the series and I hope some of the changes are carried forward into future titles. Now, onto the review.

    Graphics and Audio:    Forward: If you're considering the game, don't be put off the by the low Metacritic score. Many "fans" of the series didn't like the changes made in this installment and are rating it 0 despite never having played it. In actuality, this is a great installment in the series and I hope some of the changes are carried forward into future titles. Now, onto the review.

    Graphics and Audio: Let's Go certainly has the best graphics of any mainline Pokemon game. It looks exactly like you imagined it as an 8-year-old playing on the GameBoy. They are smooth, charming, and true to the series. Additionally, the updated Gen I soundtrack is a pleasure to listen to as you make your way through Kanto, and it's the perfect dose of nostalgia.

    Controls: Controls are the weakest area of the game for me. Touch support is only partially implemented (works when interacting with your Eevee or Pikachu, but doesn't work in menus). Additionally, motion controls are forced when catching Pokemon, which could easily have been made optional. The amount of motion required is minimal and it doesn't take much skill, but the option to not use motion would have been nice. My biggest gripe is that the game can't be played with the pro controller or with 2 joycons detached. If the joycons are detached only one can be used, which seems needlessly restrictive.

    Gameplay: One of the best things about Let's Go is the removal of random encounters with wild Pokemon. Gone are the days of inching through caves, battling random ****** every other step. Now you can see wild Pokemon right from the overworld and choose what you want to catch, rather than hoping each encounter is what you wanted. Trainer and gym battles (the battles you actually want to have) have stayed the same as past offerings.

    Another quality of life improvement over R/B/Y is that HMs have been replaced by "special moves" so that they don't take up move slots. The box where you store Pokemon not in your party is also accessible anywhere now, rather than just at Pokecenters.

    Additionally, we are finally free from the long, boring, unskippable cutscenes I'd become accustomed to in more recent generations. For me, this is a huge pro--I stopped playing Sun/Moon due to the excessive cutscenes.

    A negative of the game is that your starter, especially if you choose Eevee, essentially becomes invincible if you rely on it. If you use your starter for most battles rather than cultivating a varied team the game will become easy boring very quickly. I recommend leaving your starter on the sidelines most of the time and letting the Pokemon you catch along the way fill in your team.

    Conclusion: Let's Go is a step in the right direction for a series which had, for me, begun to get bloated and stale in recent years. It does remove some mechanics from the game like Z-moves and held items, but most of them were nuisances and relatively pointless to 90% of players. The focus has been placed on what Pokemon is really about: collecting lots of creatures, developing a great team and battling through the game. If you're someone who plays Pokemon competitively and loves managing all the mechanics of later gens, I would skip this title, but otherwise it gets a recommendation to players of all ages from me.    … Expand
  86. NBlack
    Nov 19, 2018
    8
    As a 'old school' fan of the Pokemon franchise (started watching the anime and playing red/blue on gameboy colour in 2000 and have played every game since including GO), I'm a little frustrated by the number of negative reviews from supposed hardcore fans.

    Yes there are aspects of Let's Go that are bad, like all games, however I feel as though these are greatly outweighed by positive    As a 'old school' fan of the Pokemon franchise (started watching the anime and playing red/blue on gameboy colour in 2000 and have played every game since including GO), I'm a little frustrated by the number of negative reviews from supposed hardcore fans.

    Yes there are aspects of Let's Go that are bad, like all games, however I feel as though these are greatly outweighed by positive features. Here's my thoughts.

    Positives: Change to the 'wild encounters' so that pokemon are visable is the best change to have been implemented in years. Makes exploring new routes fun and engaging when new pokemon pop out of nowhere and prevents the need for repels when trying to get through areas as you can just avoid wild pokemon .Franchise tagline is also 'gotta catch em all' not gotta battle em all.

    Graphic's are phenomenal, especially for pokemon, far better than any of the recent 3ds games. This add's to the overall nostalgia/enjoyment of replaying Kanto with high quality visuals.

    Catch mechanic is no where near as bad as people are saying, in agree it can become repetitive over time but so can spam battling the same pokemon to get exp as well. The joycon's can be a little clunky in terms of aiming but overall It's pretty fun in the beginning and pokeball plus is a nice gimmick. Plus its definitely not easier than wild battles, catching legendaries/rare pokemon is very challenging even with repeated excellent throws.

    The switch as a console is amazing, and suits let's go so well (granted i haven't played any other games on switch yet). Both handheld and console mode are great and joycon's are a cool twist on conventional console controllers.

    Negatives: The multiplayer/co-op feature is a flop. Has the second player as 'support character' so they can't actually catch their own pokemon/have their own account. This also makes battles wayy to easy, basically making it a 2-vs-1 in every situation. And the co-op catching mechanic isn't particularly good.

    I do agree with most people in saying that the game is made to be fairly easy, that said if you're not trying to rush through as fast as possible and enjoy exploring all the routes, wild catch streaks, building a high IV team, exploring all buildings and characters etc and trying to complete the pokedex, there's easily 40+ hours of playtime. Not the 1 hitting of every trainer as some purport.

    ^ This could be improved if they removed the exp share component wherein all pokemon in your party receive exp for catches and battles. Though this is not a let's go feature as it's been present in the last few main series games.

    Overall I've found let's go to be an enjoyable and fun reinvention of the Kanto region with enough for hardcore players as well as providing a great into to main series pokemon for POGO exclusive players. You have to remember that this was never marketed or intended to be a traditional pokemon rpg, but there are some features from Let's Go that i would love to have included in future mainseries games on switch.    … Expand
  87. Kitsune_Boy
    Nov 20, 2018
    8
    First let me say, I have played Pokemon since the first game. I have played almost every Pokemon game available. This game is good, I like the game. The lightheartedness of it all, the relationship building with Pikachu, the cutscenes are beautiful, and the nostalgic feel of it all. Everyone saying that this game is shallow and is mediocre, I feel they are too blinded by their hatredFirst let me say, I have played Pokemon since the first game. I have played almost every Pokemon game available. This game is good, I like the game. The lightheartedness of it all, the relationship building with Pikachu, the cutscenes are beautiful, and the nostalgic feel of it all. Everyone saying that this game is shallow and is mediocre, I feel they are too blinded by their hatred for the Pokemon GO mechanic to the game. The fact that I can have another Pokemon in my team follow me while I have Pikachu riding on my shoulder is awesome. I always love it when I can interact with the Pokemon in my team and I feel like it should be in every title Pokemon game. The battling system is still great and the animations of the moves are great. Being able to interact with Pikachu by petting him, having high five games with him, and him giving you presents; makes you feel like you are developing a bond with him. That being said, the only thing I have a huge and negative criticism for is the Pokemon GO mechanics. I hate that I can't battle the wild Pokemon in the game. Whenever I catch a Pokemon, I don't feel like I earn it because it all feels like random luck to get it. The throwing mechanic is a nice idea and makes you feel more immersed, but it could be better. Sometimes I feel like I throw it nicely, only to have the Pokeball fall to the ground right in front of me or have it go sailing over the Pokemon. The worst is when there's Pokemon that jump from side to side and just stay all the way to the side, I have not figured out how to throw the ball in an arch to the left or right; and when I finally do throw it to the left or right, I don't even know how I did it. Also, the only thing that I know of right now because I only just beat Surge is that Razz Berries make it easier to capture the Pokemon. If berries are a big mechanic in the capturing and you can't weaken the Pokemon; why are they not for sale in the shops at the beginning on the game? When you get to the Rock Tunnel, even Great Balls do little in the capture of the Pokemon. I ran out of Razz Berries and I spend like five minutes trying to capture just one Pokemon sometimes. The Pokemon GO aspect wouldn't have been so bad if they didn't make it feel like it was complete random ass luck to capture the Pokemon. They should have kept that we can battle wild Pokemon in between trainer battles to increase our teams strength, rather than relying on catching Pokemon to gain experience. Imagine battling the Pokemon and weakening it to make the ring on the capture screen turn into a different color to make it easier on you to catch the Pokemon. But, the catching part of the game just feels like a long stint in the Safari Zone. I don't feel like I earn the Pokemon I capture. Will I play this game again? Yeah, I'll have another play through. The game isn't all bad, just the Pokemon GO aspect could have been done a whole lot better.… Expand
  88. Voltage101
    Nov 20, 2018
    8
    A remake of Pokemon Yellow that tries a few new things. The Pokemon GO inspired catching mechanic actually feels pretty good when the motion controls actually work.

    It's a joy to see a fully featured Pokemon game on the big screen but it really needs Pro Controller support. Lets go really shines in handheld mode and will appeal to anyone looking for the ultimate nostalgia kick.
  89. 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
  90. diaz_ma
    Nov 20, 2018
    8
    Sin dudas me hizo recordar mi viejo game boy color, y mi primer pokemon red! Gracias a este juego compre la consola. Altamente recomendado (a pesar del extraño negativismo en esta página. Entré para ver y realmente me dio tristeza la comunidad pro heater). Llevo más de 24hs jugandolo desde su lanzamiento y fue todo un paso por la nostalgia, un gran avance para nuevos jugadores y unaSin dudas me hizo recordar mi viejo game boy color, y mi primer pokemon red! Gracias a este juego compre la consola. Altamente recomendado (a pesar del extraño negativismo en esta página. Entré para ver y realmente me dio tristeza la comunidad pro heater). Llevo más de 24hs jugandolo desde su lanzamiento y fue todo un paso por la nostalgia, un gran avance para nuevos jugadores y una adicción que hizo el juego un magnifico 8! Gracias y ahora aprender de esto y armar un Pokemon de su saga original! Esto es solo un inicio, sus mecanicas no te pueden llenar. Pero cumple y mucho sobre su universo!… Expand
  91. 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
  92. OtakuWolfMenma
    Nov 20, 2018
    8
    Pokemon Let's Go is a fun FILLER game in the long running series. Even so, some people don't seem to understand that there is a Main Series game coming in 2019.

    I've been playing the Pokemon series since Pokemon Blue on the the original Brick Gameboy, and have loved the series ever since. the real question here is, is that is this a good enough filler game, to keep fans happy until    Pokemon Let's Go is a fun FILLER game in the long running series. Even so, some people don't seem to understand that there is a Main Series game coming in 2019.

    I've been playing the Pokemon series since Pokemon Blue on the the original Brick Gameboy, and have loved the series ever since.

    the real question here is, is that is this a good enough filler game, to keep fans happy until then? well...here's the thing.

    Pokemon Let's Go was made for those who play Pokemon Go, on mobile devices ( I play the game casually on my phone every now and then) to essentially ease in/incentivize those casual players of the series to get onto the Main Series Pokemon titles (specifically the upcoming 2019 Switch title)

    The game is easy (but of course it's going to be for those of us who are veterans in the series), but i still can't help but personally get some enjoyment out of Let's Go Eevee.

    I love the updated graphics, i enjoy the cute cut-scenes that involve eevee, and i enjoy the fact that i can take my low CP Pokemon from Go, that are almost impossible to raise the CP levels of, and put them into the Pokeball Plus or in the game itself and raise their CP/get candies.

    Now that isn't to say that the game doesn't have it's flaws, because believe me, it does. There is a limited amount of cash you can obtain (as far as i know you can't re-challenge defeated trainers to get extra cash/experience points. Which in turn means there is also a limited amount of experience you can earn through the game.

    Unless there is a trick i don't know of as of this review, you will eventually run of of Pokeballs and Funds.

    Now is that to say that once you beat the Elite Four and the Master Trainers that the game will be permanently over?

    Doubtful, as i think Nintendo will take full advantage of its success with DLC as of late and will most likely add in Events or even other Regions, like perhaps Johto?

    All in all, i think this game is an alright/enjoyable filler game for the Pokemon series until the 2019 title comes out. Until then, remember to Catch em' all.    … Expand
  93. angelkun01
    Nov 20, 2018
    8
    Pues bien, el juego está muy bien hecho para ser un spin-off de la franquicia principal de Pokémon, los gráficos son simples, pero veo que les permite ser un tanto mas expresivos y que son detallados y tiene buenas físicas, mi único problema con Pokémon Let's go Pikachu y Let's go Eevee, son sus mecánicas, están muy adaptadas a los casuales, pero cumple con el objetivo principal que esPues bien, el juego está muy bien hecho para ser un spin-off de la franquicia principal de Pokémon, los gráficos son simples, pero veo que les permite ser un tanto mas expresivos y que son detallados y tiene buenas físicas, mi único problema con Pokémon Let's go Pikachu y Let's go Eevee, son sus mecánicas, están muy adaptadas a los casuales, pero cumple con el objetivo principal que es divertir y atraer a un nuevo público mas joven y prepararlos para Pokémon 2019.… Expand
  94. Markwithac
    Nov 20, 2018
    8
    Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu... When it was originally announced, I was one of the many people who were upset about the no wild pokemon battles and the inclusion of a lot of the Pokemon Go's catching features and candy system. I didn't like the direction the game seemed to be going because I had played ALL of the Pokemon main series games since Red/Blue and on paper, Let's Go looked like itPokemon Let's Go Pikachu... When it was originally announced, I was one of the many people who were upset about the no wild pokemon battles and the inclusion of a lot of the Pokemon Go's catching features and candy system. I didn't like the direction the game seemed to be going because I had played ALL of the Pokemon main series games since Red/Blue and on paper, Let's Go looked like it was going to be empty.My girlfriend absolutely wanted to play it because it worked with Pokemon Go and she's a bit of Pokemon super fan. I told her many times, I am not buying that garbage.

    So with a lot of hesitation, I ended up buying the game. Not just the game either. The Pokeball Plus edition because I'm a sucker for Pokemon and MegaMan collectibles... I have played about 6 hours since the 18th of November and I have to say, I am really impressed. I didn't think there were going to be as many trainer battles because I really thought the idea behind Let's Go was to be a critter-catching game. The amount of trainer battles leaves me satisfied (sometimes even annoyed that there are so many). The motion controls are actually kind of fun. They aren't complicated at all. Press the 'A' button and pretend to throw your joy-con. That's it, you threw a Pokéball.

    My girlfriend has played over 17 hours already, which is kind of why I haven't played more than 6 or 7. She enjoyed Pokemon UltraSun but found that the battling was a lot to take in when all she is used to is mind-numbingly tapping on a screen from playing Pokemon Go. No matter how long I sat next to her playing UltraSun it was just confusing for her at times. With Pokemon Let's Go, I can play with her in the same game and I can kind of teach her things as well as have a new activity for us to do on a lazy weekend.

    As someone who has played literally all of the main series games, am I 100% satisfied with Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu?
    No it has its flaws. I do miss being able to put wild Pokemon to sleep, to make them easier to catch. This whole berry system just doesn't feel right but if you are familiar with the Pokemon Go system, then don't worry about it.

    Would I want to see the next main series games have the same wild 'battle' system, catching system and berry systems in it?
    Hell no. The catching system can be an option because I know there are players that enjoy it way more than just mashing the 'A' button. Sometimes it's cool, sometimes it's annoying. I'm 50/50 with it. Wild Pokemon battles NEED to come back and the Berry system should go back to how it is in the main game where they are used to heal, and strengthen (among other functionalities) your Pokemon.

    Is the PokeBall Plus worth it? Fun to play with? Useful?
    No it isn't worth it, I'm just a sucker for Pokemon gizmos and gadgets however it is actually pretty fun to play Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu with it. I have relatively big hands so a Joy-con is pretty uncomfortable to hold whereas the PokeBall Plus being, well a ball, is easy to hold. It's kind of cool that it works with Pokemon Go too. I can put a pokemon from Let's Go Pikachu "in" the PokeBall plus, and when I go play Pokemon Go with my girlfriend, whatever Pokemon I put in will earn experience points based on what I do in Pokemon Go, from catching Pokemon, spinning Pokestops, walking etc.
    So it kind of made me enjoy Pokemon Go a little more which is cool for my girlfriend and Let's Go got my girlfriend into the RPGs a little more which is cool for me.

    I really enjoy Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and I'm glad I bought it. I look forward to completing it. If you're reluctant to buy it, then rent it, borrow it, or play at a friend's house. It's really worth playing.    … Expand
  95. 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
  96. LmOtaku
    Nov 21, 2018
    8
    Reviews are like opinions and opinions are like.. well.. I find the game as advertised in their direct and I am an individual who grew up with Blue & Red. I spent many hours with it and even got the Missing no.

    Music is clean and revived: 6 (Not better or worse, but remastered and serves its purpose) Catching: 7 (I don't like it overly, because I wasn't really a GO fan either, but I    Reviews are like opinions and opinions are like.. well.. I find the game as advertised in their direct and I am an individual who grew up with Blue & Red. I spent many hours with it and even got the Missing no.

    Music is clean and revived: 6 (Not better or worse, but remastered and serves its purpose)
    Catching: 7 (I don't like it overly, because I wasn't really a GO fan either, but I don't hate the mechanics or how it fundamentally works) The catching combo system to give added exp, candies, stats, RNG behavior and IVs give it an interesting flare over Red/Blue. Achieve +31 catch combos for increased IVs and shiny spawns(also RNG)! A welcome addition and added depth.

    Costumes, friendship, pokemon cuteness, added mechanics: 8
    Your partner pokemon and pokemon that you decide to keep out of your pokeball give the overworld more life. Can you ride a Charizard, Persian, or Arcanine in Red/Blue? No! This allows you to travel around much quicker. The special abilities going to your partner instead of having to fumble through menus to find an ability on a pokemon is a welcome addon.

    Nostalgia: 8 Does it capture my childhood? Yup! Does it provide a game that adheres to most of the story, combat and general feel of old-school Pokemon? Absolutely!

    I do feel they dropped the "ball" a little with the catching system mechanics and it can become a nightmare at times in higher levels, however the general appeal to complete the game is still intact and having the Pokeball Plus was a nice addition, though not necessary. It made things a lot more casual and comfortable.

    All in all, not a "next-gen" Pokemon title, but that's not what it was supposed to be. As a remake and casual sitdown and playthrough to relive my childhood? Well worth $60. I've paid more on a night out than this and I got 2-3 nights of enjoyment with just the story. Not terrible, but I expect a lot from the next RPG coming to the Switch.    … Expand
  97. Mirrex
    Nov 21, 2018
    8
    El juego se gana un 8, las visuales son renovadas, la música es muy atrayente, la nueva formula de capturar pokemones no es un estorbo, se siente muy bien luego de un rato, este juego esta hecho para la nueva generación, los mas viejos lo encontraremos muy sencillo, tengo un hermano de 7 años y lo encuentra muy complicado, espero el pueda aprender a jugar con mucho esfuerzo como aprendí yoEl juego se gana un 8, las visuales son renovadas, la música es muy atrayente, la nueva formula de capturar pokemones no es un estorbo, se siente muy bien luego de un rato, este juego esta hecho para la nueva generación, los mas viejos lo encontraremos muy sencillo, tengo un hermano de 7 años y lo encuentra muy complicado, espero el pueda aprender a jugar con mucho esfuerzo como aprendí yo con pokemon blue hace años atrás. Esperemos las entregas futuras abarquen mucho mas en cuanto a calidad grafica o quizas mas realista, no es un mal juego, es muy divertido las mecanicas se sienten renovadas, la historia y los personajes que aparecen son una verdadera sorpresa, vale la pena SI. esperamos mucho mas en el futuro de Game Freak… Expand
  98. 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
  99. fox_cr1
    Nov 22, 2018
    8
    El juego no es el mejor de pokemon pero tampoco el peor,al principio lo probe con desconfiaza pero al pasar del tiempo uno se da cuenta de que es mas profundo de lo que parece,a mi me parece buen juego
  100. 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
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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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