Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu!

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  1. 21Savo
    Nov 19, 2018
    0
    This game is abysmal and its only mission is to pander to nostalgia cravings and GO fans and it's honestly offensive to people who love franchise for the story and gameplay of traditional games.
  2. Alberian
    Nov 19, 2018
    0
    Esperaba con emoción esta entrega para considerar los futuros cambios o proyectos que gamefreak nos quería mostrar con esta edición de pokemon, pero lamentablemente me encuentro con una pobre versión de pokemon amarillo que ni siquiera es un pokemon completo sino que uno debe limitarse al juego casual que se ha convertido. Uno como fan espera cambios grandes después de años y generacionesEsperaba con emoción esta entrega para considerar los futuros cambios o proyectos que gamefreak nos quería mostrar con esta edición de pokemon, pero lamentablemente me encuentro con una pobre versión de pokemon amarillo que ni siquiera es un pokemon completo sino que uno debe limitarse al juego casual que se ha convertido. Uno como fan espera cambios grandes después de años y generaciones de entregas, pero un cambio como agregar el sistema de pokemon go es una porquería porque en vez de agregar cosas nuevas es más de lo mismo. Los gráficos pasables pero se podría esperar mucho más para la tan ansiada espera que nos vendieron a muchos. Los fanboys de pokemon no aprenden y aceptan cualquier producto merchandising de pokemon, sin ser críticos, es por estas cosas que nos entregan productos tan pobres al precio de un triple A porque no toman en consideración la calidad. Este juego que lo compre el que nunca a comprado pokemon, pero a los que vienen años comprando todas las versiones y conocemos del juego simplemente esto una burla, al menos se queda la supuesta consideración que sacaran otro pokemon de nueva generación.… Expand
  3. Sgtkeebler
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    I have played every single Pokemon game since red & blue (literally), so I am a veteran of the series I even remember countless nights playing pokemon snap, and I really like what they did to Let's Go. This game brings back nostalgia from yellow with the original 150 Pokemon. It does get rid of somethings that the classics had like battling wild Pokemon, but the content in the game is notI have played every single Pokemon game since red & blue (literally), so I am a veteran of the series I even remember countless nights playing pokemon snap, and I really like what they did to Let's Go. This game brings back nostalgia from yellow with the original 150 Pokemon. It does get rid of somethings that the classics had like battling wild Pokemon, but the content in the game is not lacking. If you read some of the reviews that people have left a lot of them don't even make sense. There are a FEW low rating that seem like they have taken the time to actually play, but remember the keyword is a FEW. I think this is another case of people bombing a game because the developers took the game in a different direction then what they felt entitled too.

    I really like the way you have to catch Pokemon now, by actually throwing the Pokeball just like Pokemon go. This game is not for everyone but coming from a veteran who has played every Pokemon game created I really enjoy the game's simple feeling but I still get to relive my childhood. This review bombing is the reason why Metacritic is a horrible site. It seems like lately whenever game devs take a series in a different direction a huge fit must be thrown    … Expand
  4. fafadebelem
    Nov 19, 2018
    0
    This game represents the future that Game Freak wants to take the franchise and its commitment destroying the fanbase that supported Pokémon for more than 20 years in favor of Pokémon GO players. The biggest mistake of this game is the simple fact that it exists.
  5. 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
  6. edhernandez
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    I was playing pokemon let's go until almost reaching vermillon city. So far I can say: this is not pokemon, and it's fine that it is not. This spin off is that, a spin off, nobody has complained about the changes that the pokemon ranger or rescue team had, because they complain about this? The experience with the game so far I like, it's simple, and for those who complain that they haveI was playing pokemon let's go until almost reaching vermillon city. So far I can say: this is not pokemon, and it's fine that it is not. This spin off is that, a spin off, nobody has complained about the changes that the pokemon ranger or rescue team had, because they complain about this? The experience with the game so far I like, it's simple, and for those who complain that they have removed content, I remind them where the pokemon saga comes from, when there were no comparable items, where nobody knew about ev or ivs ( I think there were not any), natures, abilities and so many examples. Pokemon let's go is a proposal that does not lie: it is a game to integrate pokemon go players to the stories of the franchise ... is it something that's wrong?

    Regarding the difficulty ... well, I've relived my childhood mistakes (this time for underestimating it) against Brock, and I've lost ... yes, lost. The loss of random battles, has not made it easier, but I feel even more difficult (I hate to spend hours capturing) if it can be said that it is not a difficult game much less, but even more difficult than some of one's own main saga.

    The graphic section ... as always gamefreaks has done a good job ... halfway, since in what is optimization has some fps slumps ... as always

    I qualify the game with a 10, not because it is, since I think it is an 8-9 at the most ... I rate it with 10, since many have rated it very badly (too bad really) with a 0 or a 1 undeserved    … Expand
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. OverKill62
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    Everyone needs to remember that this is NOT a core pokemon game. That game comes out in 2019. Comparing this game to ultra sun/moon is like comparing them to pokemon snap, quest, or pokken.
    There are some people that say this is to easy of a game and it can be just like any other encounter rpg where you level up. If you out level your opponents then its a cakewalk. Hint, if you want a    Everyone needs to remember that this is NOT a core pokemon game. That game comes out in 2019. Comparing this game to ultra sun/moon is like comparing them to pokemon snap, quest, or pokken.
    There are some people that say this is to easy of a game and it can be just like any other encounter rpg where you level up. If you out level your opponents then its a cakewalk. Hint, if you want a more difficult game turn the battle style to SET. It doesn't give you the option to change out your pokemon when on of theirs faints. You can make these games as hard or as easy as you want. It all depends on playstyle.
    The graphics are great and the cut scenes are fantastic (especially the legendaries). Shiny hunting is a joy and far more enjoyable than sos chains. (After 31 chain, keep an eye on the CP of the pokemon. Higher cp = higher IV).    … Expand
  10. Komache
    Nov 19, 2018
    2
    A Honest review for both Lets go Games
    I picked this game up Thursday morning off the Japaneses eshop it took around 2 hours to make it to the point in the game to receive the gift in the mobile game "Pokemon go". In that time i had a single lvl 30 Pokemon with 250 in each stat making the game so easy there was little point for me to finish the game. here are some pros and cons
    -Pro    A Honest review for both Lets go Games
    I picked this game up Thursday morning off the Japaneses eshop it took around 2 hours to make it to the point in the game to receive the gift in the mobile game "Pokemon go". In that time i had a single lvl 30 Pokemon with 250 in each stat making the game so easy there was little point for me to finish the game. here are some pros and cons
    -Pro
    -The game is visibly the best representation of the Kanto region

    -Con
    -so easy my 3 year old beat it.
    -multiplayer is a giant letdown
    -online is the biggest joke to try to connect with a friend
    -capture mechanics are down right broken in docked mode
    -unfaithful remakes as many things are changed
    -only around 1/6th - 1/7th of the pokemon are available so forget using your favorites if its not Pikachu or Charizard
    -end game content can be beaten with lvl 19 making it irreverent
    -locks content behind a 50$ purchase

    In the end save yourself the money and don't buy this unless you want to see what a HD Kanto game would look like without playing a game.    … Expand
  11. MetaMoc
    Nov 19, 2018
    0
    I bought the game because a lot of people calling themselves true Pokémon fans wrote that it was the best Pokémon game ever. Even after reading the negative reviews I decided they were just salty because of the formula change. I was so wrong. The game itself it´s a mess. Tries to be a Pokémon Go and Classic Pokémon fusion, but fails at being as least as fun as the aforementioned. GraphicsI bought the game because a lot of people calling themselves true Pokémon fans wrote that it was the best Pokémon game ever. Even after reading the negative reviews I decided they were just salty because of the formula change. I was so wrong. The game itself it´s a mess. Tries to be a Pokémon Go and Classic Pokémon fusion, but fails at being as least as fun as the aforementioned. Graphics are nice and clean, but they look like something from a mobile game rather than a full- price Switch game. I played the original games so I kinda enjoyed the nostalgia ride, but after the initial euphoria ended, what I was left with was a boring easy, simplistic, annoying, overpriced and dull Google Play-tier game (pay walls included). So if you are planning to buy this, don´t be fooled, while is not as bad as some of the negative reviews say, it is definitely not a good Pokémon game.… Expand
  12. zman2134
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    This game is fantastic and does a great job at remaking Yellow version, down to very small details like being able to get all three Kanto starters in the same locations. The only real difference between this and other traditional games is the wild encounters, which it's sad how such a small detail makes everybody hate the game. This is obviously meant to make it similar to GO since theThis game is fantastic and does a great job at remaking Yellow version, down to very small details like being able to get all three Kanto starters in the same locations. The only real difference between this and other traditional games is the wild encounters, which it's sad how such a small detail makes everybody hate the game. This is obviously meant to make it similar to GO since the twogames can connect, which I LOVE by the way. Yellow was my first game when I was a kid, and I have played every generation of pokemon since, and this is the coolestthing to come out since ORAS in 2014. Sure, itmay also be a bit easier also, but since this is the series' first game on a home console, the more broad appealthey're going for this time makes perfect sense. So, in conclusion, it's a greatremakeand a great game overall, but if you really can't get over yourself and give it fair chance, then just wait for next year and leave this game alone.… Expand
  13. 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
  14. Hypelastika
    Nov 19, 2018
    0
    as a guy who played pokemon since gen and loved it i have to say that this pokemon game also knows as pokemon lets go pikachu is very not good in my humble eyes the graphics are good but basically just 3DS graphics in higher resolution also no random encounters you just throw the ball and catch them with 0 challenge the first game was not hard too but at least you could die this game youas a guy who played pokemon since gen and loved it i have to say that this pokemon game also knows as pokemon lets go pikachu is very not good in my humble eyes the graphics are good but basically just 3DS graphics in higher resolution also no random encounters you just throw the ball and catch them with 0 challenge the first game was not hard too but at least you could die this game you can't really die it's almost like nintendo was like: " hey Regie i have an idea what if we remake pokemon blue and red again with the 3DS graphics on a higher resolution and instead of making it challenging we gonna make it like pokemon go so you can play the game literraly blind and with your hand tied up , Regie : Great idea Earl" yep it's a very easy game you don't fight much and you can easy win everything pokemon was never hard tho because you can level up super fast and kill bosses or gym leaders with almost 6 or 9 hits :O , also this game you only have 151 pokemon which is understanable because it's kinda aremake but still adding more pokimen would be really cool also i don't think they did a good job with the overall story because it's missing that "PogChamp" feeling if you know what i mean you only have to catch them all and then youre cool if you know what i kinda mean dude man bro dude also this game is $60 which is LMAO IMO it should be like $30 because pokemon is very easy and for babies and kids yea… Expand
  15. GoatsOnBoats
    Nov 19, 2018
    3
    I bought the game on release date, and finished it in two days, including Mewtwo. As a Pokemon veteran, I would recommend it for newcomers, but like myself, other veterans will probably be disappointed. I found it sadly significantly easier than all the previous games, and lacking in content. Held items, abilities, some moves, EVs, content from FR/LG and most importantly all pokemon otherI bought the game on release date, and finished it in two days, including Mewtwo. As a Pokemon veteran, I would recommend it for newcomers, but like myself, other veterans will probably be disappointed. I found it sadly significantly easier than all the previous games, and lacking in content. Held items, abilities, some moves, EVs, content from FR/LG and most importantly all pokemon other than ones from Gen 1 and one new pokemon plus evolution were cut. In addition, the Go catching mechanics are tedious rather than being challenging or engaging. All of this makes the game have next to no replay value I can understand making a one-off game for newcomers, but REALLY hope these negative changes don't carry over to future main-series games. I would not recommend it for the price tag, and think it's probably the worse Pokemon game, especially for veterans, as far as recent releases go.… Expand
  16. Christ29297
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    Este es un juego perfecto para quien adore a la saga pokemon en sus principios y para los que aprecien las nuevas mecánicas del juego como la nueva forma de captura los movimientos técnicas que para mi han mejorado y el estilo visual del juego dándole un nuevo aire .
    posdata este juego no influirá demasiado al pokemon que saldrá futura mente
  17. Goawayfatman
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    Pokémon Let's Go is an extremely well made game that appeals to trainers new and old. The game is a spin off of the original Red, Blue, and Yellow. All of these negative reviews are from Pokémon fans that have no adaptability or recognition of games outside of their comfort zone. I grew up playing the original Pokémon games on Gameboy (pre-color) and 100% vouch for these two newest PokémonPokémon Let's Go is an extremely well made game that appeals to trainers new and old. The game is a spin off of the original Red, Blue, and Yellow. All of these negative reviews are from Pokémon fans that have no adaptability or recognition of games outside of their comfort zone. I grew up playing the original Pokémon games on Gameboy (pre-color) and 100% vouch for these two newest Pokémon games as arguably the best in the series. Although these are GREAT games, I am excited for the more traditional game that is supposed to be release in 2019.… Expand
  18. adversebeast
    Nov 19, 2018
    1
    - EASY, this game is only for kids.
    - A game with less content than normal Pokemon.
    - The "capture" with sensor move is poor, and bored.
  19. Lyghtning
    Nov 19, 2018
    2
    Awful. This is another game that just revisits kanto for the 5th time while making the game have less content than the remakes of gen 1, firered and leafgreen. So many pokemon are cut so you are left with the original 151 and a new pokemon only transferable from the mobile game, Meltan. You cannot capture them all without buying a $50 controller that will barely work outside of pokemon,Awful. This is another game that just revisits kanto for the 5th time while making the game have less content than the remakes of gen 1, firered and leafgreen. So many pokemon are cut so you are left with the original 151 and a new pokemon only transferable from the mobile game, Meltan. You cannot capture them all without buying a $50 controller that will barely work outside of pokemon, making this game effectively $100 if you buy the game + ball deal. The main game is offensively boring and way too easy. A game being easy can be seen as a selling point, but this game takes it too far and makes every battle require no thought. You are always over leveled because every caught pokemon levels up everyone in the party and cannot be toggled off like the exp share in sun&moon. Even if you tried to do a self set challenge, the game even tries to stop you from doing that because gyms now have requirements to enter, such as forcing you to have a pokemon of the type effective against the gym, have enough different pokemon caught, or have a pokemon be 3 levels higher than the gym leaders pokemon. There are also stat candies which raise the stats of pokemon up by a whopping 200 extra. This would have been a good optionial addition for players who wanted the game to be easy, but the game was balanced without these in mind and thus make them completely useless to those who wanted a challenge, and the players who do like to minmax just turns the game into a one hit ko fest. The post game is also lacking in content. There is no battle frontier or battle tower, or even the battle maison. Just master trainers, who are barely even trainers because they have only one pokemon that is the same as yours and the battle requires no thought, just leveling that pokemon up and feeding lots of candies is the only effective strategy.

    As for presentation, the graphics aren't great and has very little performance issues, but should not be a deal breaker reason. The music is surprisingly very lackluster, since every song has no kick to it. Most of it is remixes to music we have heard before, but there are no standout instruments to each track. Good for overworld and peaceful music, but terrible for battle themes.

    And the major game design choices made are poorly executed. Pokemon being in the overworld is a good change, but it ruins the urgency of finding the exit of a cave or dungeon to prevent your team from being weakened, because there is no incentive other than to be done with the game quicker. With encounters being easily avoidable, preparation for a cave/dungeon isn't necessary at all. A change could have been made so pokemon fight you in these areas. As for the new catching mechanics, party wide exp and motion controls should not be forced. For some stupid reason, the motion controls cannot be disabled in docked mode. The 2 player mode is also poorly implemented. You get to travel with a friend in the overworld, but the second player cannot do anything but walk around with them. This also created a problem with the difficulty again, making no trainer be fun since everything would die in 1 turn.

    The game is marketed at those who have nostalgia for kanto and very VERY young children as a way to ease them into other games, yet hold their hand way too much and do nothing to prepare them properly at all for an already easy series due to the different mechanics and play style the game wants you to go for.

    Overall, the game has poorly executed ideas and suffers immensely from a difficulty level being toned down way too much even when trying your hardest to implement your own challenges. A very easy platformer like kirby can be enjoyable because of the many different ways you can play around with the mechanics. A turn based rpg cannot work when even the dumbest of decisions wont kill you. The original games could be beaten by many as a child, so why is there a need to change it to be the level of easiness there is now? Very boring, lacking in content, and would be best to wait and see how the next pokemon game comes out, or buy the many other, and better rpgs on the switch.    … Expand
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. Finisterrax
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    This is the first review I ever write only because the amount of bad reviews just because and the amount of people that apparently never played Pokémon Yellow and doesn't know that this is a remake of that game is incredible, I would bet that most of the reviews in here are from players that haven't played this game at all, it's a shame on the community that they try to bully theThis is the first review I ever write only because the amount of bad reviews just because and the amount of people that apparently never played Pokémon Yellow and doesn't know that this is a remake of that game is incredible, I would bet that most of the reviews in here are from players that haven't played this game at all, it's a shame on the community that they try to bully the developers to do whatever they want, coming from a Pókemon player through Red/blue to X/Y this game is amazing, a nostalgia trip and a love letter from the developers to us, the original Players.… Expand
  23. MiracleDonut
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    Despite the bad reception to it's announcement and shown gameplay I took a risk on this game and picked it up, and I chose well. Despite it not being as grindy and difficult as previous Pokemon titles, this is a very worthy Non-Mainline title to have the Pokemon lexicon behind. Ditching the overwhelming original random encounter system works very well in this game's favor, making the gameDespite the bad reception to it's announcement and shown gameplay I took a risk on this game and picked it up, and I chose well. Despite it not being as grindy and difficult as previous Pokemon titles, this is a very worthy Non-Mainline title to have the Pokemon lexicon behind. Ditching the overwhelming original random encounter system works very well in this game's favor, making the game feel faster and less drawn out, and the always-on EXP-Share system is very nice for evolving Pokemon you only wanna evolve to fill up the Pokedex faster. Catching Pokemon is fun (I use the Pokeball Plus FYI since I bought that version) and it's more engaging than previous titles due to this. Also considering it's hugely based off of Go, the goal is to catch as many Pokemon as possible, and you send them to Professor Oak who in turns gives you stat candy to raise the stats of your Pokemon, ditching the old ways of Stat Increasing items which were limited and extremely hard to grind Post-Game in older titles. My only complaints are the forced handholding this game gives you to help you find your next objective, but since I'm a Gen 1 veteran I'd obviously find that annoying considering I have gone through this story before. If I wrote about more of the stuff I loved about this game I'd go on for another paragraph so i'm ending it here with this is a very good game and I'm happy I spent the money to get it.… Expand
  24. XenaFangasm333
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    My first game was Pokemon Yellow, which I got from a game shack. Ever since, I've been a huge Pokemon fan regardless of butt hurt fan boys who insist on creating toxic environments for what is essentially a children's game. Don't let their vapid negativity surrounding let's go Pikachu and Eevee fool you. It's gorgeous, has all the old Pokemon flavor any main series game had (minus theMy first game was Pokemon Yellow, which I got from a game shack. Ever since, I've been a huge Pokemon fan regardless of butt hurt fan boys who insist on creating toxic environments for what is essentially a children's game. Don't let their vapid negativity surrounding let's go Pikachu and Eevee fool you. It's gorgeous, has all the old Pokemon flavor any main series game had (minus the obvious catch mechanic switch up, which, while not better or worse than the turn by turn, wild battle encounter of past games, still serves to give the let's go vehicles a neat uniqueness), has countless trainer battles, cool emotional beats (I teared up at the cubone storyline), and an overall smooth play style that simultaneously updates old tropes and adds cool new features. Being able to run around zubats in Mt. Moon without destroying the environment with an ungodly amount of repels was a standout. Bringing back the Pokemon follow feature from heart gold and soul silver was amazing, especially since Pokemon are to scale now (Onix is freakin' huge).

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

    Are these games dumbed down? Maybe for those select Pokemon "fans" that spend their time making carbon copy teams of whoever's winning all those Pokemon championships with the same boring legendaries. But, it's a perfect game for those of us who simply like to play with our favorites, go on a bright and colorful journey, and watch Eevee pull a Parks and Recreation look towards the camera whenever Jessie and James start spouting nonsense. So don't let those presumably late 20's to early 30's naysayers dissuade you from buying a really fun game. They're pretty much akin to the pre-teen on Call of Duty who starts threatening to fornicate your mother because you're not playing the game correctly. They really just need an Eevee in their life.    … Expand
  25. Frikigami
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    It is a great game full of nostalgia, the only difference between this game of pokemon and the other games is that you can not fight with the wild pokemon, but you go directly to capture them, which does not really affect anything, it is really a great remake.
  26. zeldaafan
    Nov 19, 2018
    0
    Gamefreak's laziest Pokemon title yet. No difficulty, bad graphics and it reuses the awful animations from the 3DS game. Look at Pikachu's double kick and Blastoise's hydro pump- unacceptable.
  27. ToshiroTakashi
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    Amazing game! Worth every cent. Fantastic game play, very nice visuals and a great story. The perfect game for everybody that loves Pokemon.
  28. TJYoshwii
    Nov 19, 2018
    0
    Easily the worst Pokemon RPG. There is nothing remotely challenging, lots of features have been removed and the graphics are bland.
  29. umbershap
    Nov 19, 2018
    1
    They advertise this game as a mainstream game but it's not.
    There is only 151 pokemon I wouldn't buy it if I knew this.
  30. Garus24
    Nov 19, 2018
    2
    Total decepción, el juego es tan sencillo que he pasado los gimnasios matando de un solo golpe a los pokemon de los lideres! Es una historia identifa al primer pokemon de game boy, casi nada cambia. Por lo que se paga, no hay compensacion del juego. Deberia de ser un juego casi regalado por lo,chafa. Ni siquiera adaptaron las animaciones de batalla a los pokemon. Son copy paste.
  31. CanaldoLudo
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    The game is just like it was promised. A simple and funny game not as heavy as the mains series. Good to have fun with friends and give them the first steps on the franchise. The ones that cant understand the purpose of this game obviously will hate. tis just a Spinoff, (yes i know they said it was a core game, but also said that is not a mainline game), So, its just a spinoff a littleThe game is just like it was promised. A simple and funny game not as heavy as the mains series. Good to have fun with friends and give them the first steps on the franchise. The ones that cant understand the purpose of this game obviously will hate. tis just a Spinoff, (yes i know they said it was a core game, but also said that is not a mainline game), So, its just a spinoff a little more important.

    O game entrega exatamente o que prometeu desde o inicio, não decepciona em nada. Uma vez que é um simples e divertido game que não tem o peso das mecanicas dos jogos principais. Ideal para se divertir levemente com os amigos e mostrar aos novatos os primeiros passos na franquia. Aqueles que não entendem o proposito do game simplificado acabam dando hate mesmo. É simplesmente um Spinoff (eu sei que disseram que é um game core, mas também disseram que apesar de ser core, não é mainline ou seja, não é serie principal, aprendam). è apenas um Spinoff mais importante que os demais.    … Expand
  32. Sinoce
    Nov 19, 2018
    4
    If the goal was to play a game my nephew can enjoy, then it did just that. On it's own, it feels like it misses what made other games great. It just feels as if someone turned on easy mode. The catching mechanic is just terrible as well.
  33. 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
  34. Valknhyne
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    As someone who actually played it, and whinging fanboys aside, this game is actually really solid. It may not be the most content heavy title, but that doesn't make it less enjoyable to play. I've seen some people claim the framerate has issues but as someone who has actually played it, it is stable 99% of the time with the occasional dips for maybe a couple seconds here and there. I don'tAs someone who actually played it, and whinging fanboys aside, this game is actually really solid. It may not be the most content heavy title, but that doesn't make it less enjoyable to play. I've seen some people claim the framerate has issues but as someone who has actually played it, it is stable 99% of the time with the occasional dips for maybe a couple seconds here and there. I don't think it's a big deal and I barely notice it. There's also no real "paywalls" either, since the only content locked behind a paywall is a children's peripheral that holds a Pokémon, that has no bearing on completing the Dex, and is outclassed in combat by various other 'mons.

    The fanboys are brigading, but maybe they should actually play the game before leaving a review. Waa waa waa.    … Expand
  35. pierreluc102
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    I have played all Pokemon Games since Pokemon Yellow. This is where I am from. I love this game, it has MANY quality of life improvements. There are some major changes to the game but most are welcomed. Many of the things I HATED to the old series, are gone. I like that you don't have to pokemon swap every lowbies to have them level up also! Zubat caves are not a chore anymore, same forI have played all Pokemon Games since Pokemon Yellow. This is where I am from. I love this game, it has MANY quality of life improvements. There are some major changes to the game but most are welcomed. Many of the things I HATED to the old series, are gone. I like that you don't have to pokemon swap every lowbies to have them level up also! Zubat caves are not a chore anymore, same for diglets! Anyways, music, graphics and gameplay feels amazing. I am currently clearing the game in CO-OP with my wife, and we are both having a blast!… Expand
  36. mstingm
    Nov 19, 2018
    9
    Lots of fun to explore Kanto again with my trusted companions at my side. I really love the details of how each pokemon follows (or leads) you around when let out of their ball. The new capture mechanics make so much more sense rather than leaving a trail of dead pokemon in your wake. It took a lot longer before I felt I needed to grind XP (compared to original red/blue/yellow), which ILots of fun to explore Kanto again with my trusted companions at my side. I really love the details of how each pokemon follows (or leads) you around when let out of their ball. The new capture mechanics make so much more sense rather than leaving a trail of dead pokemon in your wake. It took a lot longer before I felt I needed to grind XP (compared to original red/blue/yellow), which I just really hate grinding, so.. could there ever be a pokemon game without any grinding at all? I think it's against the core nature of the game, but maybe.

    Overall I really love this game, and my kids love it too. In a lot of ways I think this is how pokemon always should have been. I hope to get more Lets Go games for other generations.    … Expand
  37. JakobKyle
    Nov 19, 2018
    0
    An unnecessary and absurdly silly game. It shows the mockery of Game Freak and Nintendo to the consumers, since they know that they are Muggles and will find wonderful everything that has the name "Pokémon".
  38. JoseGC
    Nov 19, 2018
    1
    Menos contenido que nunca y a un mayor precio, excelente...
    El juego es Kanto otra vez con gráficos dignos de la Gamecube problemas de framerate y menor dificultad que nunca.
    Ojalá nunca hagan otro juego así.
  39. strangeentity
    Nov 19, 2018
    1
    cheap nostalgia grab: misses all pokemon post gen 1, items, abilities, graphics actually utilizing the switch's potential, and you can't 100% the game unless you shell out money to get mew which is actuall revolting. wait for the 2019 game instead, hopefully it's too late for this trashheap having any negative influence on it.
  40. fab100
    Nov 19, 2018
    0
    This is the game you get when your fanbase doesn't like change. When people complained that Black White had too many new Pokemon, they stopped introducing as many new pokemon. When kids found the games too difficult, they made them so easy that they are basically interactive powerpoint presentations. The only positive thing people seem to say about this game is that it's 'cute' or 'comfy'.This is the game you get when your fanbase doesn't like change. When people complained that Black White had too many new Pokemon, they stopped introducing as many new pokemon. When kids found the games too difficult, they made them so easy that they are basically interactive powerpoint presentations. The only positive thing people seem to say about this game is that it's 'cute' or 'comfy'. If you want cute and comfy, get a Pikachu pillow. If you want a gaming experience, look elsewhere.… Expand
  41. spartakus
    Nov 19, 2018
    0
    Terrible game made for toddlers, this is a shame for the pokemon community. If you are over 5 years old then you should not waste time playing this, don't buy this game!
  42. BlizzardWyvern
    Nov 19, 2018
    1
    A really disappointing rehash stripped of depth difficulty and features because of the patronizing belief that mobile gamers and kids these days are adhd ridden dumbasses who will switch game at the slightest hurdle or semblance of difficulty so gamefreak feels like this game has to spoonfeed you everything and make it an overall trivially easy experience. The people settling for this areA really disappointing rehash stripped of depth difficulty and features because of the patronizing belief that mobile gamers and kids these days are adhd ridden dumbasses who will switch game at the slightest hurdle or semblance of difficulty so gamefreak feels like this game has to spoonfeed you everything and make it an overall trivially easy experience. The people settling for this are blind complacent fanboys who don't care about the quality of what they consume because they idolize what they like to dangerous levels and adopt ''my team must win and can do no wrong'' tribalist mentality(which ironically enough they're the same people who will try to paint you as ''afraid of change'' when it's the same exact kanto just with GO mechanics instead of series staples) or casual players uninterested in challenging and in depth experiences and just want to have a relaxing and fun time, which is perfectly fine but I feel like previous pokemon games do a perfect job of being a fun experience for everybody no matter what kind of player you are and there's no need to dumb down a series iconic for being newcomer friendly and easily accessible. this just feel like a poorly thought attempt of trying to get more casuals in the series out of the mistaken belief they have to sacrifice everything long time fans enjoyed to do so, and also a way to test how many times they can get away with selling kanto over and over again. While the games themselves do have some redeeming qualities and aren't worth a 1 (probably a 5 imo as they're not atrocious but just painfully dull and mediocre), I feel like pokemon should remain appealing to everybody and strike a balance between the various markets and that the core idea of needing to make everything easier and dumber that sparked this game into being in the first place is completely wrong and shoudn't be encouraged.… Expand
  43. gajoh064
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    I have really been enjoying this game a lot so far - I'm 6 badges in as of the time of this writing. This game really takes me back to the old days, it feels like a very polished yellow version. My daughter in particular loves this one because of its' simplified approach to catching pokemon. Couldn't recommend this enough
  44. RaoChibiiki
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    Great game! It does surely revive that old feeling of the Kanto region with all the pokemon from then.
  45. 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.
  46. 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.
  47. 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
  48. 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
  49. EikoBiko
    Nov 19, 2018
    0
    I have been playing Pokémon for the last 20 years, and this game is a disgrace to the franchise. Now, don't get me wrong, this game does have entertainment value, but absolutely not worth the $110 for this game plus Mew. The months leading up to this game's release have been the most confusing times prior to anything I've ever seen revolving around a video game. The game's director,I have been playing Pokémon for the last 20 years, and this game is a disgrace to the franchise. Now, don't get me wrong, this game does have entertainment value, but absolutely not worth the $110 for this game plus Mew. The months leading up to this game's release have been the most confusing times prior to anything I've ever seen revolving around a video game. The game's director, Junichi Masuda, has made so many claims that all refute each other in terms of the target audience.

    The games take place in Kanto, so there is no reason to market this game to younger children because they don't have nostalgia for Kanto.

    Yet, he said this game was for kids that weren't able to play Pokemon GO due to not having cell phones.

    Yet, still, the only way to obtain Meltan and Mew are through playing Pokemon GO and buying a $50 peripheral respectively. Not things his claimed target audience are going to be able to do.

    He has stated that Let's Go is also intended to get younger players introduced into the more mainline games, yet on the same token, has said that younger players don't have the attention spans for complex video games like Pokemon anymore.

    These conflicting claims aside, there have been a lot of decisions in respect to the gameplay that point to a low-effort release, but I'll highlight the positive aspects first.

    - First, the removal of wild battles. This was a controversial move, but not inherently bad. I understand this change, and why it was made for these titles specifically, as the players coming over from GO are going to be most familiar with these mechanics (but I thought the target audience was kids who didn't get to play GO? Hmm...)

    - Secondly, wild encounters are no longer random, but happen in the overworld. For me, this is a welcome change, as it helps the setting feel more alive.

    - Thirdly, pokemon can follow you and allow you to ride them. Something fans have been asking about since Black and White.

    But here's where the games fall short:

    - The games only have the original 151, plus the new mythical, Meltan and Melmetal. All the other pokemon have been removed.

    - The difficulty of the game is nonexistent. Gyms have prerequisites, one of which is that you are stronger than the gym leader before you challenge it.

    - The new height system for pokemon means absolutely nothing. The models don't scale depending on how big the pokemon is, all are the same size regardless of what the game tells you.

    - Abilities, held items, several moves and eggs have been outright removed from the game.

    - EV's have been removed from the game, but the stats you CANNOT control, such as IV's, remains.

    - You play as a new character to the pokemon franchise, yet there is no customization, unlike the previous two generations as well as GO.

    - Animations and models have not improved in the 5 years since X and Y came out. Most pokemon still stand around as if they are just waiting to get hit.

    - Pokemon Amie (the petting and nurturing mini-game from the past two generations) does not exist for any pokemon besides your partner pokemon.

    While these games are intensely flawed, overall, yes, this game has entertainment value best suited for small children. I would rate this game much higher than a 0 if it were already clear that this is a game best suited for children, but the Kanto pandering of these games has muddied up who this game is really meant for. If you are a grown man reading this review, who is not satisfied with the qualities this game possesses, please, do not buy it. This game is perfectly suited for a child who would otherwise need help during the course of a normal pokemon game. If you are willing to spend $60 on a game for a child's birthday, this is not a bad way to go, but do not feel obligated to buy strictly because you are a pokemon fan. You are missing very little.    … Expand
  50. 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
  51. 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
  52. paulshoreline
    Nov 19, 2018
    4
    After close to 30 hours (most of which was spent chaining, more on that later), it sure feels like the only reason this game exists is because Nintendo demanded that GF pump out a Pokémon game in time to boost Switch sales for Christmas. The graphics are okay, marginally better than Gen 7 (though the capture sequences are virtually indistinguishable from GO), and seeing Pokémon roam aroundAfter close to 30 hours (most of which was spent chaining, more on that later), it sure feels like the only reason this game exists is because Nintendo demanded that GF pump out a Pokémon game in time to boost Switch sales for Christmas. The graphics are okay, marginally better than Gen 7 (though the capture sequences are virtually indistinguishable from GO), and seeing Pokémon roam around the overworld is pretty cool and something I hope carries over to later generations. No HMs is nice but USUM already fixed that. Thus ends my list of pros.

    I don't understand all the meddling with the core formula. The story is that GF wanted to make the game more accessible for new players so they removed wild battles, abilities, held items, etc. But last I checked, young kids have spent the last 20 years being able to figure out the inner complexities of Pokémon, beginning with those of us who started with Gen 1 when we were 6 and 7, all the way up to the kids whose first Pokémon game was USUM. Not to mention every iteration of Pokémon has sold like hotcakes, so it's not like having abilities or whatever was frustrating new players to the point that they weren't buying the game.

    The real reason that this game has been so stripped down, that the difficulty is such a joke, is because it was obviously a rush job and a cash grab. Wanna know why IVs, which are easily the most complex thing about Pokémon, made it into the game but not abilities? Because IV's are easy to code into a game, it's just RNG pumping out a series of numbers. Same with natures, which are even more frustrating than IVs (still in the game despite being universally hated). Unlike abilities, but putting abilities in requires effort, unique animations, effects, weather (also removed), etc. Same with hold items. Nobody ever complained about hold items, we've been able to figure those out since the first time we gave Totodile a berry in GS, but those got purged too. So don't buy the BS that GF was concerned with new players being confused - what really happened is that they didn't have enough time to cram everything in before the holiday deadline.

    The GO mechanics are also supremely frustrating, mostly because the catch system is designed for GO (a F2P game) and not a game that people paid $60 for. Pokémon GO is designed for kids to spam Poke balls until they have to use Mommy's Visa to buy more. Getting a Nice/Great/Excellent has zero bearing on catch rates, which is now 100% RNG that the player has very little control over - all you can do you is press the berry button and hope that the Pokémon doesn't immediately run away. The result is a catch minigame that feels incredibly frustrating - anyone who has hurled 5+ ultra balls into a green circle only to have their 30+ chain broken because the target fled knows what I mean.

    It's charming being back in Kanto, and seeing a big-ol Onix rumble around is cool. But this game is not worth $60, and with less features than the 3DS games it might not be worth $40 either. I understand why this game exists, but man is it a disappointment, and if GF doesn't really crush Gen 8 then my interest in Pokémon might finally collapse. Also they left Stealth Rock in the game but removed Rapid Spin and Defog. You have been warned.    … Expand
  53. ThatFlint
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    I'm just gonna give this a ten, cuz the way this game is scored is outrageous anyway. Thing is, if you're a hardcore mainline pokemon gamer, this game is not for you. This game is for beginners and people who just want to casually enjoy pokemon. Or just people who love cute stuff. I love cute stuff. This game is perfect.
  54. 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
  55. Riocaz
    Nov 19, 2018
    5
    Honestly I like the game. The graphics are a nice update... I do wish they had given all the Pokemon real "voices" instead of just a few (it's jarring when Pikachu or Eevee have an voice, but everything else just get random blast of noise that hasn't changed gameboy of the 90s)...
    However I can't get away from the fact that I HATE the Pokemon go style capture system. With an absolute passion.
  56. zeltrax
    Nov 19, 2018
    0
    Sad excuse for a Pokemon game... Its literally just Pokemon GO but on Nintendo Switch with RPG aspects. Why change the core mechanics for an amazing franchise and simplify it. The game would be great if they just added wild Pokemon battles back as well as computers to the Poke-centre. I also noticed there are some bad optimised areas where the switch cant handle, I don't remember anySad excuse for a Pokemon game... Its literally just Pokemon GO but on Nintendo Switch with RPG aspects. Why change the core mechanics for an amazing franchise and simplify it. The game would be great if they just added wild Pokemon battles back as well as computers to the Poke-centre. I also noticed there are some bad optimised areas where the switch cant handle, I don't remember any issues with the old Pokemon games, do they not test these things before release?

    If you want everything hand to you in life play this game, if you want to achieve and work for things don't waste your time because this game is literally a Pokeball simulator or an oversized safari park.    … Expand
  57. Darkcatk
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    Game's a blast, awesome remixes, got rid of major annoyances like random encounters and the need of a HMO slave Pokemon.
    Very fun and totally recommend to anyone old and new to the series.
  58. alan666
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    Do not believe the review bombing. It is a good game.
    It is far from perfect, yes, basically because of the limitations present in the game it is based on. There was no significant innovation on the original title (Pokemon Yellow).
    Even then, it is a competent HD remaster, with a ton of nostalgia for the Pokemon fans.
    The new capture mechanic is a breath of fresh air. I love it.
  59. 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
  60. feraz
    Nov 19, 2018
    0
    An embarassing game that points to useless cuteness instead of gameplay or story. A Kanto remake, if made in a shtity way, remains ****
  61. scriptmyjob
    Nov 19, 2018
    0
    I can't believe that I paid $60 for this game and got the Pokeball controller. One of the biggest turn offs to this game for me was the inability to use the Switch Pro controller. You mean to tell me that they made a special controller for this game, but didn't take into consideration the existing switch hardware!?! If I knew this in advance I would have not bought this game. AnotherI can't believe that I paid $60 for this game and got the Pokeball controller. One of the biggest turn offs to this game for me was the inability to use the Switch Pro controller. You mean to tell me that they made a special controller for this game, but didn't take into consideration the existing switch hardware!?! If I knew this in advance I would have not bought this game. Another thing that they did was remove the Safari Zone, and you can tell that this seems to have been done late in game development because they didn't replace the dialog for a lot of NPCs in Fuchsia City. I played all of the GameBoy (Original/Color/Advance) games and I found this title to not live up to expectations. Another somewhat annoying thing is that you can't skip the credits when you beat the Elite Four, so grinding them to reach level 100 isn't going to be any fun. If this was a $30 title with the previously listed issues, I would probably rate this game 7/10 mostly for nostalgia's sake. The kicker is that I didn't spend $100, I spent $160 because I bought both versions of the game. I don't see myself buying a pokemon title again. I was so irritated that I created a Metacritic account. ─=≡Σ((((╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻… Expand
  62. itswagman
    Nov 19, 2018
    2
    Bom, terminei o jogo ontem então já posso dar a minha review.

    O jogo em si não é de todo ruim, os gráficos estão bacaninhas (tirando as ridículas sombras do jogo), ter de novo a mecânica do Pokemon seguindo é muito sensacional, rever os personagens que marcaram a minha infância de novo e em HD foi incrível (apesar de já te-los vistos incontáveis vezes em jogos anteriores e os modelos em    Bom, terminei o jogo ontem então já posso dar a minha review.

    O jogo em si não é de todo ruim, os gráficos estão bacaninhas (tirando as ridículas sombras do jogo), ter de novo a mecânica do Pokemon seguindo é muito sensacional, rever os personagens que marcaram a minha infância de novo e em HD foi incrível (apesar de já te-los vistos incontáveis vezes em jogos anteriores e os modelos em "chibi" não terem me agradado nadinha) .

    Porém muito mais coisas me incomodam do que agradaram no jogo.

    Certo, se você for comprar esse jogo para o seu filho conhecer o mundo Pokemon, eu o recomendo. Ele cumpre bem o papel de introduzir o universo para os novos jogadores de uma maneira bem simples.

    Mas agora, se você for um fâ de longa data da série, eu aconselho você pular os jogos "Let's Go" e esperar pela oitava geração que sai no ano que vem, pois você provavelmente vai se frustar.

    Se você é do tipo casualzão e quer ter um jogo para relaxar, compre esse jogo, mas espere o preço cair pois ele não está valendo o preço atual.

    Agora vamos partir para o que eu não gostei do jogo, a começar pelo sistema de captura, que em si não é ruim, mas tirar as batalhas com Pokemon selvagens foi um pecado imenso. Ver os Pokemon andando livremente na natureza é bacana e espero que mantenham isso nos próximos jogos, mas tirar a possibilidade de batalhar com os mesmos é muito triste. Ficar capturando Pokemon sem parar enjoa com o tempo, eu inclusive durante minhas jogatinas acabei cochilando varias vezes por conta disso.

    A historia é a mesma coisa de RBY com alguns elementos a mais, e só. Diferente dos remakes FR&LG que tiveram conteúdos incríveis, Lets Go conseguiu piorar a historia original. O rival amigável foi a coisa mais nonsense, por mais que os rivais dos últimos jogos estarem nessa pegada de serem amiguinhos, ver essa formula aplicada em Kanto foi uma facada no coração. Fora a bagunça temporal que fizeram, que não vou me aprofundar nesse assunto pois seria spoiler,

    O pós-game é ridículo e vazio. Tudo bem que é Kanto, mas é só comparar Lets Go com FR&LG que você vai ver a clara diferença entre os jogos, inclusive em seus pós-games. Na real, eu estava na esperança de que Lets Go fosse mais uma especie de Remaster de FR&LG, mas no fim das contas ele foi apenas um remake tosco de Yellow em um console mil vezes superior ao GBA.

    A real é que esse é o problema do Lets Go, ele é um jogo bom na plataforma errada. Se fosse um jogo para celulares ou ate mesmo para o 3DS não teria problemas. Mas cara, é um jogo de Switch, as pessoas claramente vão colocar suas expectativas la em cima por conta disso, é fato.

    Acredito também que aconteceu uma falta de comunicação por parte da GameFreak com o publico. Eles deveriam desde o inicio anunciar claramente varias vezes que esses jogos são focados para o publico novo, ao invés de mencionar isso uma misera vez.

    Ah, e eu não entendo o motivo dos jogos ainda não virem traduzidos nem para o português de portugal! Cara, isso me enfurece.

    Enfim, é isto.    … Expand
  63. 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
  64. Stygian07
    Nov 19, 2018
    3
    First the pros: Its pretty, good music, has following and rideable pokemon, alot of nostalgia (if you consider that good).
    Now for the cons: They completely got rid of wild battles, No abilities, No held items, Botched the stat system, None of the other pokemons aside from the original 151 and meltan line are in the game (not to mention Mew is paywalled), didn't add anything new at all    First the pros: Its pretty, good music, has following and rideable pokemon, alot of nostalgia (if you consider that good).
    Now for the cons: They completely got rid of wild battles, No abilities, No held items, Botched the stat system, None of the other pokemons aside from the original 151 and meltan line are in the game (not to mention Mew is paywalled), didn't add anything new at all and has less content compared to remakes like FR/LG and HG/SS (40$ games on a handheld that came out years ago btw).

    Now if you're fine with Gamefreak/Nintendo saying "All the fans need to see is that it has Pokemon in the title" then by all means I guess this game is for you. If you're fine with them putting in less and less effort in every subsequent iteration of your favorite franchise then by all means throw your hard earned cash at them and see this the video games sink into mobile/casual territory. The Director himself said in an interview that "People/Kids are used to mobile games and watching games on youtube", so by his defintion, you the consumer have the attention span of an ant to even be able to enjoy fully fleshed out video games and would probably just enjoy watching beautiful scenery than actually playing the games. But enough about that.

    See the problem with the games is, its a switch game, not only that but its pokemons debut game for the console itself. Its priced at 60$ which is 20$ more than the previous games and it has less content. This is a fact. Stripping the other pokemons itself is already a huge chunk of the content out of the games. FR/LG had sevii islands in the post-game, HG/SS had the battle frontier, OR/AS had soaring, mirage islands, battle-resort, Delta episode then LGPE has well.. 1 on 1 with a bunch of trainers just re-scattered around kanto. I get it they want to lure in the Go community and the people that left the games a long time ago but at the cost of alienating your LOYAL fanbase. That a bit of a kick in the nuts. Why couldn't they find a middle ground to make the games appealing to both and then again by the way they designed this game it shouldn't even be appealing to the casual-fanbase, in truth its insulting, basically them saying that the games in its current state, a childrens game btw is too much for other people to handle so they had to dumb it down even for grown adults to enjoy? ridiculous. but hey people will probably just eat this up because its pokemon and its pretty.

    If you're a long time fan of the series and no matter how much this game looks appealing to you, just think about what this game means for the future of the series. Speak out, vote with your wallet. Maybe you won't feel the effects yet by the already announced gen 8 title, but at somepoint gamefreak is going to realize even without putting any effort into these games that they will sell, I assure you the video games will become shells of its former self. Im sure alot already feels this way with the 3DS games.    … Expand
  65. OrsonZedd
    Nov 19, 2018
    0
    Since this game was announced, I've seen nothing but optimistic posts about how I don't know this game will be terrible and if I don't like it, don't buy it. But I did buy it, because I need to be able to be fair in my assessment. So here's a list of all the good things it does. Don't worry, it's not a long list: Team Rocket and Chaining is easier.

    What's terrible about it? Well    Since this game was announced, I've seen nothing but optimistic posts about how I don't know this game will be terrible and if I don't like it, don't buy it. But I did buy it, because I need to be able to be fair in my assessment. So here's a list of all the good things it does. Don't worry, it's not a long list: Team Rocket and Chaining is easier.

    What's terrible about it? Well there's so much that it's really hard to say for certain, but I have to be honest, its worst, and most heinous crime is being boring. Fantastically amazingly boring. Beyond that, the game has removed features that have been a series staple for 16 years, items, abilities, and about 656 monsters, most of which I really like. What did we get in its place? Watered down, milquetoast Pokemon Yellow. Yellow was 20 years ago and by virtue of its limitations still quite charming. This is anything but. Every two out of three balls will miss, guaranteed, wasting time, wasting money. The few quality of life features the games do have are overshadowed by the game's major problems. Additionally if you are familiar with Pokemon go, the rules for a monster fleeing are different, and can happen anytime instead of just after a failed catch.

    But why is it important to give this game a bad reputation? Because this laziness, this pandering to the lowest common denominator could become the way the rest of the series is. Imagine Pokemon 9 with even less new monsters than XY or Sun and Moon, with more restrictive movement than Final Fantasy XII. That's what this game could portend. However, maybe Morimoto will be the director from now on. Fire Musada and promote Morimoto    … Expand
  66. Red_AM
    Nov 19, 2018
    0
    These are the most laziest cash grabs in the entire history of this franchise and I'm appalled that these ""reviewers"" don't see it. Here are some quick bullet points why this game is pure garbage and definitely not worth a full $60:
    -Back to fixed camera despite the switch now having dual analog sticks.
    -You can only use 1 joycon in docked mode. -co-op player can't interact with    These are the most laziest cash grabs in the entire history of this franchise and I'm appalled that these ""reviewers"" don't see it. Here are some quick bullet points why this game is pure garbage and definitely not worth a full $60:
    -Back to fixed camera despite the switch now having dual analog sticks.
    -You can only use 1 joycon in docked mode.
    -co-op player can't interact with anything.
    -all battles become a 2v1 instead of a 2v2 when in co-op.
    -Returning to Chibi models of XY.
    -Less character customization than both SM and XY.
    -Battle animations that are worse than Pokemon Stadium, a 20 year old game.
    -Tons of cut corners for overworld character animations (some walk like robots in only 90 degrees, some just do a static jump to convey an action like hand chopping, some just have an emote quote bubble above their heads instead of giving them facial animations).
    -Motion controls are forced despite portable mode not having it.
    -You still can't skip cutscenes, only the very few CGI movies in the game
    -Copy-pasted the story from Yellow but edited some parts to make it worse, like your "Friendly Rival".
    -Instead of reimagining the region, they copied it 1:1 and just gave it a graphical paint job
    -low effort "Master Trainers" being the only post game and is the most tedious grind in the entire franchise
    -Legendaries feel like checklists instead of explorative hunts because they didn't change ANYTHING
    -Instead of giving Mew its own in-game quest, they force you to buy a $50 useless peripheral

    The only TWO postives about the game are them changing random encounters to physical encounters (which they should've done a long time ago) and following/riding pokemon. Both could have been done better though. The former has pokemon popping out of thin air so it feels unnatural and the latter just feel like robots that follow behind you except for the occasional scripted event where it "finds" an item. Riding pokemon just feel like a sprite swap with increased speed. It feels nothing like riding a horse in BotW. And it's annoying how they disppear every time you go near an NPC or ledge.

    These games are absolutely terrible and the fact that it's getting such positive reception makes me fear where the future of the franchise is headed. Whatever happened to standards?    … Expand
  67. simonyangcf
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    Love this game so much , although removed some wild battles from mainstream pokemon rpg , but its a good new experience though, but i still think that they should make wild pokemon battles like snorlax , fight + defeat then catch.
  68. koopa1928
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    Why is this game getting so much hate
    It is a new take on a series that has been going on for a while. It is a great way to get pokemon on the switch before pokemon 2019. The game is fun and i loved. I stopped playing pokemon and this game has got me back into it. so accept the game, pokemon 2019 is coming
  69. TRC_Galaxy
    Nov 18, 2018
    9
    I don't see why people feel the need to review bomb this game. Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu/Eevee is a very fun experience. The new method of catching Pokemon is surprisingly very good. I have tested both the joy con controller and the new Poke Ball Plus. Both work very well and accurately, but i do have to say that the Poke Ball Plus feels a little more accurate and responsive. The only frameI don't see why people feel the need to review bomb this game. Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu/Eevee is a very fun experience. The new method of catching Pokemon is surprisingly very good. I have tested both the joy con controller and the new Poke Ball Plus. Both work very well and accurately, but i do have to say that the Poke Ball Plus feels a little more accurate and responsive. The only frame rate slow down that i have noticed was in an area that you are not in for long. The game is very faithful to Pokemon Yellow, as it is intended to be. I see a lot of complaints about the "removal" of some features. They were not removed, this is a Gen 1 game. Those features were not in Gen 1. If you like the Gen 1 games, you will enjoy this game. If you are new to the mainline Pokemon games, you will enjoy these games. If you were expecting Gen 7 in Kanto, then you may be disappointed. All in all i feel like Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu/Eevee is a very fun Pokemon experience for old and new Pokemon fans.… Expand
  70. GaryOakPR
    Nov 18, 2018
    2
    This game is a shallow remake that doesn't offer a lot different from the games it's supposed to be remaking. The new capture mechanics are flawed as well. A newbie to the Pokemon series might find enjoyment out of this, however even they'd find more substance by playing literally any other Pokemon game.
  71. Firipu
    Nov 18, 2018
    0
    Perfect remake. Game runs smooth, is incredibly pretty. The new systems like catching wild Pokemon in stead of fighting and them catching them is a welcome addition to the series. I hope they keep most of the new systems for the new *full* Pokemon games coming out for switch later on. Wholeheartedly recommend it if you like Pokemon.
  72. Lucky_kenshin
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    Lovely character design, easy mechanics to newcomers, the perfect addition to those who play pokemon let's go on their phone, I bought the pokeball bundle and im more than satisfied whit my purchase I play with my pokeball any where I go and I catch pokemons with my phone so my Pokemon's level up and gave me items
    PSD: my son's is playing it too, and he's charmed with eevee I'm a proud    Lovely character design, easy mechanics to newcomers, the perfect addition to those who play pokemon let's go on their phone, I bought the pokeball bundle and im more than satisfied whit my purchase I play with my pokeball any where I go and I catch pokemons with my phone so my Pokemon's level up and gave me items
    PSD: my son's is playing it too, and he's charmed with eevee I'm a proud father because I'm raising a pokechild ♥    … Expand
  73. Phienix666
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    Un juego excelente y que revive la region de kanton de una manera sublime..
  74. gus3656
    Nov 18, 2018
    7
    Great entry game for beginner or young kids as excellent interaction between player and pokemon, but bit stressful to keep trying to catch pokemon (too much time spending compare to battle) and too much pressure on budget to buy pokeballs :(
  75. Haefen
    Nov 18, 2018
    7
    I'll start off by saying I've had fun playing Let's Go, Pikachu. I have been playing the series since Pokemon Red first came out. I still remember going to class one morning and hearing the other kids talk about this thing called 'pokemon'. Well I was hooked since then. Let's Go is far from a perfect game, and it has lots of times where it's more frustrating over fun but all in all I haveI'll start off by saying I've had fun playing Let's Go, Pikachu. I have been playing the series since Pokemon Red first came out. I still remember going to class one morning and hearing the other kids talk about this thing called 'pokemon'. Well I was hooked since then. Let's Go is far from a perfect game, and it has lots of times where it's more frustrating over fun but all in all I have had fun with it. I think they added far too much from Pokemon Go, and not enough from the main series, but I understand that this is a temporary casual game to hold us over for the next main line title. I can even get over having to use your joy con to toss the pokeball. But I think this games main crux is the inability to battle wild pokemon to weaken them for capture. I knew that it was going to take some getting used to, but it's just wrong. I really hope that they keep a few things from this game for the next main line title, but I hope that this is a one off casual title that we won't be seeing more of in the near future.… Expand
  76. 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
  77. abvilla
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    Al principio no me animaba mucho el juego por opiniones de "expertos" y lo que me mostraban en los avances en los videos, ya que cambiaba muchas cosas en relación a las entregas anteriores, pero ahora que llevo muchas horas de juego, debo decir que me estoy divirtiendo como un enano xd, estéticamente es hermoso, la música está genial y el hecho de que la captura de los pokemon sea algoAl principio no me animaba mucho el juego por opiniones de "expertos" y lo que me mostraban en los avances en los videos, ya que cambiaba muchas cosas en relación a las entregas anteriores, pero ahora que llevo muchas horas de juego, debo decir que me estoy divirtiendo como un enano xd, estéticamente es hermoso, la música está genial y el hecho de que la captura de los pokemon sea algo similar a pokemon go no me resulta molesto, ademas de que eliminaron el spawn espontaneo de la hierba por los pasos y ahora los pokemon aparezcan físicamente en ella, me resulta atractivo y divertido. Si bien hay muchas cosas recortadas como por ejemplo las habilidades, es en pos para los nuevos usuarios no se mareen con tanta información. Debo decir que esta entrega es un buen inicio para los novatos, como tan bien uno lo fue con pokemon rojo y azul que tenían muchas menos cosas que let´s go.… Expand
  78. kazumats
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    Simply amazed by how beautiful the game looks, it is a great filler game while the main pokemon game is under development and a nice attempt at trying to get pokemon go players into the community even though I'm not sure how effective it will be.
    This game brings back memories from the original pokemon yellow and I truely think it does not deserve so much hate from the hardcore pokemon    Simply amazed by how beautiful the game looks, it is a great filler game while the main pokemon game is under development and a nice attempt at trying to get pokemon go players into the community even though I'm not sure how effective it will be.
    This game brings back memories from the original pokemon yellow and I truely think it does not deserve so much hate from the hardcore pokemon fans, it might be considerably easier and many of the mechanisms have been changed but just relax and have some fun and learn to appreciate what we have for now.    … Expand
  79. Kratosine
    Nov 18, 2018
    0
    Masuda ha delirado al hacer este juego, quien pensaría que seria buena idea hacer una versión tan casualizada y despojarla de todo lo que lo hacia un buen juego de Pokemon, es simplemente decepcionante en todos los ámbitos, lo único rescatable es la música y los gráficos, pero todo lo demás esta mal.
  80. Tommeow
    Nov 18, 2018
    0
    Nooooo, it's all wrong, all of it. Where's Gary? Where's the old capture mechanics? Everything in this game just feels wrong. Fire Red and Leaf Green were my first Pokemon games, they were so good and this doesn't even live up to those games from 14 years ago, let alone the originals.
  81. VaatiVidya
    Nov 18, 2018
    0
    Time after time after time, Game Freak fails to innovate. Pokemon has so much potential: Challenging modes, online mmo play, satisfying NPC quests, and much, much more. Instead, we get the same recycled games over and over. This wouldn't even be that bad..but they make them easier every time! Let's Go showers you with so much XP that the entire gameplay system is redundant. Do. Not. Buy.Time after time after time, Game Freak fails to innovate. Pokemon has so much potential: Challenging modes, online mmo play, satisfying NPC quests, and much, much more. Instead, we get the same recycled games over and over. This wouldn't even be that bad..but they make them easier every time! Let's Go showers you with so much XP that the entire gameplay system is redundant. Do. Not. Buy.

    Also, the save system doesn't work properly. It doesn't keep your combo chain while hunting for shinies. Great..    … Expand
  82. le_reddit_face
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    This is EASILY the best Pokemon game since Heartgold/Soulsilver. - Reddit Gold Premium User
  83. whiskeyknight
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    The amount of review bombing here from people who haven’t even played the game is staggering, that being said, this game is fantastic, nostalgic, pretty, and most of all, addicting as hell. I would even agree that the new catching mechanic makes the grind less repetitive. One of my favorite games of 2018, and another great rpg for the switch.
  84. KairiGuardian
    Nov 18, 2018
    0
    Este juego es todo lo que los fans debemos abuchear para que la franquicia que queremos no sea destruida, es un juego sumamente facil, pero facil en el mas sentido de la palabra, es un insulto a las mecanicas y metajuego al cual estamos acostumbrados.
  85. 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
  86. gdmatt
    Nov 18, 2018
    7
    An enjoyable albeit short experience, that suffers from a lack of post-game content which has become a staple of the series for last 15 years.
  87. 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
  88. cawernigo
    Nov 18, 2018
    9
    Muy buen juego. Simplifica algunas mecánicas pero eso no significa que las casualidades. Una bonita forma de revisitar Kanto. Esperemos que este sea el comienzo del fin de los combates aleatorios tan recurrido en los RPG antiguos.
  89. UltimaDanteri
    Nov 18, 2018
    0
    Es el epítome de la codicia de GameFreak. Es un juego desechable de $60 que ofrece menos contenido y peor juego que los de 3DS. Si bien un impuesto HD es una práctica común, Sun y Moon, con proporciones humanas y un entorno sin cuadrícula, tienen gráficos mejores. Si bien esto también se comercializa como un pokemon de consola doméstica, el juego es casi imposible de jugar en la TV sinEs el epítome de la codicia de GameFreak. Es un juego desechable de $60 que ofrece menos contenido y peor juego que los de 3DS. Si bien un impuesto HD es una práctica común, Sun y Moon, con proporciones humanas y un entorno sin cuadrícula, tienen gráficos mejores. Si bien esto también se comercializa como un pokemon de consola doméstica, el juego es casi imposible de jugar en la TV sin gastar $50 en una bola de plástico. Cualquier incentivo que este juego reciba será utilizado por GameFreak como justificación para empeorar la franquicia. Pokemon siempre ha sido para los niños y siempre ha sido disfrutado por los niños como la serie de RPG más simplista que no es gratuita. Este juego es simplemente una falta de respeto por adormecer la jugabilidad de lo que se monta en un simulador andante con gráficos baratos y de plástico. Si bien no creo que este juego realmente valga un cero, la gente ha recurrido al bombardear de 10 la puntuación para contrarrestar las críticas.… Expand
  90. crashcount
    Nov 18, 2018
    2
    The reviews leaving 10/10 or 0/0 are both disingenuous, but Pokemon Let's Go is ultimately a disappointing entry in the Pokemon series, and a big regression compared to earlier titles.

    If you're an adult, you will likely find this game to be a bad purchase for the price point. It's an extremely watered down experience; many features such as abilities, held items, weather and battling    The reviews leaving 10/10 or 0/0 are both disingenuous, but Pokemon Let's Go is ultimately a disappointing entry in the Pokemon series, and a big regression compared to earlier titles.

    If you're an adult, you will likely find this game to be a bad purchase for the price point. It's an extremely watered down experience; many features such as abilities, held items, weather and battling wild Pokemon have been removed, whereas battle animations (or complete lack-thereof) haven't been touched. This all leaves battles boring both visually and mechanically. There is no challenge to be had, and the game also suffers from lag in some areas because it's badly optimised.

    Overall I played around 20 hours before loosing interest. I don't feel it's worth the price point at all, and I would not recommend purchasing it when there are far better games available on the Switch.    … Expand
  91. Minus4
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    From what i'v played so far it's a great game! Most of the people here who rated it so low either didn't play it or are butt hurt it's not aimed at the hardcore fans.

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

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

    if you want to go back to play blue,red,green,yellow with updated graphics and a few changes pick up this game especially if you want to share the same experience you had ~20 years ago with someone younger    … Expand
  92. Sigfrid0s
    Nov 18, 2018
    9
    Excellent, from every point of view. In game that makes us return to the first epochs and that in spite of the changes in the mechanics, maintains the essence of yellow Pokemon.
  93. 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
  94. StabWaifu
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    When I first saw the trailer for this, I was overwhelmed with nostalgia. It didn't matter that it was "another" remake. It didn't matter that it was very much geared towards kids of this generation. What mattered is that it was Pokémon. I maintained that thought process through the reveals, always sharing them with my seven year old son. I can't tell you how moved I was when he realized heWhen I first saw the trailer for this, I was overwhelmed with nostalgia. It didn't matter that it was "another" remake. It didn't matter that it was very much geared towards kids of this generation. What mattered is that it was Pokémon. I maintained that thought process through the reveals, always sharing them with my seven year old son. I can't tell you how moved I was when he realized he could put Psyduck in the Pokeball and take it for a walk with him.

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

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

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

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

    Go back to when you were a kid and none of those things mattered. None of them existed. Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu/Eevee is this generations Blue/Red/Yellow. Think of it from that angle and you'll realize why this game is so amazing.    … Expand
  95. Urises
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    Un juego basado en Pokémon Amarillo del GB Color, este es diferente a otros juegos de la saga, ya que esta pensado para nuevo jugadores y principalmente aquellos que vienen del Pokémon GO. Aún así es divertido cómo cualquier otro juego de Pokémon, para aquellos se llevan el juego a un nivel competitivo tal vez no les interese mucho, pero para quienes solo quieran disfrutar de un juego másUn juego basado en Pokémon Amarillo del GB Color, este es diferente a otros juegos de la saga, ya que esta pensado para nuevo jugadores y principalmente aquellos que vienen del Pokémon GO. Aún así es divertido cómo cualquier otro juego de Pokémon, para aquellos se llevan el juego a un nivel competitivo tal vez no les interese mucho, pero para quienes solo quieran disfrutar de un juego más de Pokémon es razón suficiente. La banda sonora es excelente cómo siempre, las batallas de mantienen, la forma de atrapar pokémon ahora es más directo y no necesitas debilitarlo.… Expand
  96. MrJow
    Nov 18, 2018
    0
    The game is something totally recycled, the story, engine and even the capture feature of Pokémon Go.
    And this without considering the absurd value of 60 dollars for this game.
  97. Link294
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    No hagáis caso a las puntuaciones de los haters que no están contentos con este juegazo al que lo único que lo diferencia de un pokemon de toda la vida es el sistema de captura. Si sois fans de pokemon no os arrepentireis es el mejor que he jugado desde blanco y negro y eso dice mucho, animaos a por el y no os arrepentireis
  98. Fumetic
    Nov 18, 2018
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well rather than just saying "it's bad," let's take a look at the product as a whole.
    Graphical Quality
    The game has relatively basic graphics. Not abhorrent, but nothing special either. Notable model clipping and models that are somewhat bland doesn't make a huge impact on this game's graphics, although it doesn't really compare to less profitable JRPGs on the same system. When playing, I noticed that there was also some minor text errors. Overall, 4/10. It's not great but not vile either.
    The Gameplay
    The catching of Pokemon mimics the rather poor quality experience I had when playing Pokemon Go, waiting for a circle and throwing a ball. While this seems done to incentivize catching over battling, it doesn't make for a terribly engaging experience and becomes repetitive and boring much faster than even a mediocre health absorbing enemy in a typical JRPG. Online components seem strangely weaker than other Pokemon games or even other games in general on the system, which is odd for a game that utilizes a paid subscription to use the online in the first place. The battles are extremely easy, which isn't a huge negative for the intended audience, but the unfilled movesets, small teams, and weak enemy AI makes one wish for an autobattle function, as there is zero brainpower required to defeat most trainers. The postgame content, something I'd not expect a child to bother with, is insultingly poor, solely consisting of mindlessly grinding out every Pokemon (not just the full evolutions) for a mirror match with an NPC. Overall 1/10 if you're over the target age, 4/10 if under it.
    The Music
    Nothing terribly special. I prefer many of the pieces from Firered and Leafgreen more, but it's passable. Some pieces aren't great but overall 5/10, mediated from the solid 7/10 themes and terrible 2/10 ones.

    Overall, the game is of poor quality. I would not recommend this game for purchase. I cannot return my copy, but I sincerely hope you do not make the same mistake. For children, I would suggest just buying them a nice Lego bucket instead. It would be a better use of the money.
    As a rating, the game is really a 4/10, but as this is a user review I am rating it at 0 to ensure that an impact is made clear to any reading this. Immense buyer's remorse on my part factors into this.    … Expand
  99. Moo13
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    From someone who has actually played the game (rather than 99% of these negative reviewers), the games are a breath of fresh air to the Pokemon franchise. The connectivity with Pokemon Go is a brilliant feature, and your Pokemon will follow you around (or you can ride them to move faster).

    It's sad that so many people aren't giving these games a chance because things are different, but    From someone who has actually played the game (rather than 99% of these negative reviewers), the games are a breath of fresh air to the Pokemon franchise. The connectivity with Pokemon Go is a brilliant feature, and your Pokemon will follow you around (or you can ride them to move faster).

    It's sad that so many people aren't giving these games a chance because things are different, but they are missing out on a great experience.    … Expand
  100. Los_Bags
    Nov 18, 2018
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To start off, i have no idea how anyone actually reviewed this game an 8-10 unless theyre 4 yrs old and have never played a pokemon game. This game was attrocious and thank god i was able to return it within 48 hrs. An 80$ pokemon go game. No fighting wild pokemon, no items. Attrocious. The game looks good but looking good has nothinf to so with the playthrough. This game ruined the pokemon series for me. It isnt wven worth 30$. Do yourself a favor. Dont pick it up. If this is what game freak wants to put out then i mght as well never give them a cent again. The game is beautiful but the logistics of it are completely out of wak. NO sense at all the way its put theough. IM appalled.. ill stop here because ill just sound more bitter than i already am. Dont buy this game. 3 for graphics... i shouldve put it lower so it brings down rating… 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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