Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu!

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6.3

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  1. flypenguin62
    Nov 16, 2018
    4
    The game removed a lot of key features from the previous games and left this feeling very bare and miserable. There are no wild Pokemon battles at all. Only battles happen with gyms and with other trainers. While this is ok, it's not a preference of mine and I enjoyed battling wild Pokemon. They also removed Pokemon abilities. On top of this, they force you to use a single joy conThe game removed a lot of key features from the previous games and left this feeling very bare and miserable. There are no wild Pokemon battles at all. Only battles happen with gyms and with other trainers. While this is ok, it's not a preference of mine and I enjoyed battling wild Pokemon. They also removed Pokemon abilities. On top of this, they force you to use a single joy con controller unless you are playing in handheld mode. I prefer a two Joycon setup, but that's too bad. You can't even use a pro controller. Did you spend an extra $70 for that pro controller? That's too bad, because you can't use it at all. They wanted to cash grab with the Pokeball plus sales to force you into their gimmick of spending an extra $45 for a stupid Pokeball controller that will only be useful for this game. It's a good business strategy, but does a terrible job at keeping customer loyalty. They completely disrespected the long time fans with this installment and The last company that I trusted with a string title every time has finally lost my trust. I cannot recommend this game to anyone, unless you've never played Pokemon or you only play Pokemon Go. That's 100% the audience they were targeting and they obviously stopped caring about their true fans.

    I just can't help but feel like the company didn't care very much with what they were doing this time around. It's a back to basics Pokemon game that removes around 50% of what makes Pokemon fun. If you're a Pokemon fan, then I would highly recommend waiting and buying their core version coming in late 2019. This won't tide you over, this will make you mad.    … Expand
  2. greenblock
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    The game is definitely not for everyone but it's a nice reboot. I wish they din't use the catching mechanics from Go but the other additions are nice!
  3. bigpokemonboy
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Amazing. This game taught me how to love again. I have played this game and will continue to do so until the day of death. Got to catch all of them.
  4. luke9977
    Nov 16, 2018
    3
    Lgpe has received positive reviews, but how is it possible that in 2018 it will be promoted a title that has the same story of yellow pokemon and fire red / green leaf pokemon without any difference, and with a ridiculous postgame also accentuated by the lack of online? I can understand the introduction of the new mechanics of go and in a sense I can also appreciate them, but this title isLgpe has received positive reviews, but how is it possible that in 2018 it will be promoted a title that has the same story of yellow pokemon and fire red / green leaf pokemon without any difference, and with a ridiculous postgame also accentuated by the lack of online? I can understand the introduction of the new mechanics of go and in a sense I can also appreciate them, but this title is a lack of respect for all old fans who have supported that other **** of usum and also for the new ones. they are going to buy a product identical to one of 20 years ago.… Expand
  5. lgalindo2
    Nov 16, 2018
    0
    Horrible, game lacks any sort of soul, effort and content. Do yourself a favor and buy anything else.
  6. kickedUp
    Nov 16, 2018
    2
    i used to have unwavering faith in the franchise, went in almost blind expecting great things from this lastest new installation. Not anymore. All that waited me was a washed out experience of a game I already played removing and worsening the mechanics of the games I fell in love with as a child. Do we actually need pokemon go catching, what was wrong with the previous method. This justi used to have unwavering faith in the franchise, went in almost blind expecting great things from this lastest new installation. Not anymore. All that waited me was a washed out experience of a game I already played removing and worsening the mechanics of the games I fell in love with as a child. Do we actually need pokemon go catching, what was wrong with the previous method. This just feels like getting rewarded for minimum effort, which is what masuda and game freak expect this game to do honestly. Bring back traditional pokemon, if anybody wanted mechanics from the mobile game they'd play the mobile game. Please reconsider gamefreak.… Expand
  7. Leo-Bv
    Nov 16, 2018
    0
    horrible game this is a trash for pokemon this game is a jokey for the others game with pokemon
  8. ArthurClark
    Nov 16, 2018
    1
    If you buy this game you're saying you're ok with paywalls, ok with saying a big **** off to competitive players, ok with removing core mechanics, ok with going to the same region over and over because blind nostalgia sells, ok with names like splishy splash and baddy bad, ok with never having actual postgame again, ok with garbage graphics when the switch is capable of much more, ok withIf you buy this game you're saying you're ok with paywalls, ok with saying a big **** off to competitive players, ok with removing core mechanics, ok with going to the same region over and over because blind nostalgia sells, ok with names like splishy splash and baddy bad, ok with never having actual postgame again, ok with garbage graphics when the switch is capable of much more, ok with the franchise dieing in spirit to become a soulless cashgrab machine.… Expand
  9. emjoria
    Nov 16, 2018
    2
    Pokemon: Let's Go was my third most anticipated game for the switch this year, following Smash Ultimate and Civ VI on Switch. I picked it up yesterday at the prerelease event. I have played and beat every main series Pokemon game a few times each, and consider myself experienced enough to write this review.
    Pokemon: Let's Go is for children and people who have never touched a Pokemon    Pokemon: Let's Go was my third most anticipated game for the switch this year, following Smash Ultimate and Civ VI on Switch. I picked it up yesterday at the prerelease event. I have played and beat every main series Pokemon game a few times each, and consider myself experienced enough to write this review.
    Pokemon: Let's Go is for children and people who have never touched a Pokemon game before, not counting Pokemon Go. Nintendo promised a few times that this game would accommodate old fans of the series and still provide a fun experience. I can affirm that that is false. This is the easiest, most watered down game in the series, even if it is supposed to not count as a main series game. The game refuses to respect the intelligence of the player by not permitting you to challenge gyms if you don't have a Pokemon that is strong against the gym on your team. You are given Poke balls after nearly every battle in the overworld for no repercussions, and there are additionally a few NPCS that will refill your balls for free if you run out, like the one in Mount Moon. Your partner Pokemon is likely the most powerful creature on your side, which is odd seeing as Pikachu and Eevee both lack competitive viability. In order to improve this, the game allows you to teach some powerful, exclusive moves of any type to your partner Pokemon ensuring that you will never get stuck once during the entire game. IVs are now completely invalidated as you can pay an NPC 10,000 pokecoins to change the nature of every wild Pokemon you encounter for the next while. After every battle and wild encounter, your Pokemon automatically share experience points, a feature that you CANNOT turn off. This makes the game even easier, ensuring nobody will ever be challenged or underleveled once during their playthrough.
    Breeding, which was my favorite feature in past games, has been removed entirely. Held items and abilities are out, removing nearly every nuance from competitive battling aside from type advantages.
    There are a few things in this game I enjoy, however. The two positive points in this review are for them. The remastered music is very well done and is very immersive. I will also say that this game has the best implementation of the Switch's trademark "HD Rumble" to date. The vibrations that the joycon and the Pokeball Plus make are very convincing and realistic. I usually enjoy capturing Pokemon in the new system for the most part, and I'm sure children will adore it, but it is NOT a replacement for the old one. The gameplay when capturing Pokemon is very unengaging. In practically all of my encounters I just alternated between throwing a Razz Berry and a Poke ball each time until I captured the Pokemon. The nuance is completely gone.
    Do not buy this game. Do not buy this game for your child. Do not buy this game for a friend who likes Pokemon Go. Show these people a good Pokemon game and introduce them to the series properly. If this game sells well, and Nintendo refuses to listen to the community, I truly hate to think of what the next Pokemon game will bring.    … Expand
  10. caIamari
    Nov 16, 2018
    0
    Let's Go Pikachu Eevee, are bland games that do nothing but hold your hand the entire way though, at no point does this game give me the freedom to catch what I want use, instead it just forces me find Pokemon good against the gyms, even if my Pikachu is able to solo her way though the gym, it feels like none of the choices I make matter in terms of the team I want to create, we have 152Let's Go Pikachu Eevee, are bland games that do nothing but hold your hand the entire way though, at no point does this game give me the freedom to catch what I want use, instead it just forces me find Pokemon good against the gyms, even if my Pikachu is able to solo her way though the gym, it feels like none of the choices I make matter in terms of the team I want to create, we have 152 pokemon in this game, why can't I just pick whatever I want instead of being told to capture a water or grass type Pokemon, or forcing me to level up my Pokemon to level 45 to fight a gym leader, even when the gym leader would still be a joke at level 35, this game is way to easy for it's own good, it just becomes a boring slog to get though, and the candy system is straight up broken to the point I was able to use them to make my level 30 Pikachu strong enough to beat a level 70 one, the master trainers are all a joke, and are just useless padding for the game, and the graphics for this sucks, anyone who said it looks good just baffles me, has nobody seen Mario Odyssey? That's a good looking game, Let's Go just looks like the phone game Pokemon Go, what works on a phone doesn't work on a console, and yet game despite looking awful still lags, it's clear that this game is nothing more then a cheap cash grab, that's barely worth $15, if your looking for a gift for Christmas, I suggest waiting Smash Bro's Ultimate so you don't waste your money.… Expand
  11. GOLOGARO
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    The game is really the best Pokémon since the Game Boy era : it's really a modern vision of Pokémon, it's beautiful, it's magnificent..it's Pokémon!
  12. Mabosaha
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    This game does NOT deserve such a low user score (in my honest opinion). I created an account solely to contribute my opinion on this matter. Although I do wish wild battles were kept in-game, I find the game a nostalgic infused journey, with the game remaining faithful to the old R/B/Y games, combined with many new features. You do not endlessly fling Pokemon balls at Pokemon with nothingThis game does NOT deserve such a low user score (in my honest opinion). I created an account solely to contribute my opinion on this matter. Although I do wish wild battles were kept in-game, I find the game a nostalgic infused journey, with the game remaining faithful to the old R/B/Y games, combined with many new features. You do not endlessly fling Pokemon balls at Pokemon with nothing else to do. Trainer battles are frequent enough for me to scratch my "battle itch".

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

    I advise everyone that is disgruntled, to try the game for a couple of hours. And I'm sure many will feel less bitter - currently there is a popular internet trend of auto-hating this game because of various changes...    … Expand
  13. ElsaAnnaMoana
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Pokémon is back on Switch in HD and it's also the most fun and modern pokémon game ever made, wow it's amazing! You really need to try it, you'll fall in love right away!
  14. sampsonj
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Really fun, very adorable, best looking pokemon game to date, music is really nice too. No random encounters is a blessing.
  15. ilenes
    Nov 16, 2018
    0
    i expected nothing and im still disappointed by this blatant cash grab by game freak.
  16. moonlightsonata
    Nov 16, 2018
    0
    Ok, first off does anybody even new to the series actually think abilities and items are overwhelming for new players? A simple concept of innate passives and equippable items present in most rpgs, something as basilar as that is somehow hard for people to grasp? When it worked just fine for over 20 years without seeing kids gouging their eyes out at how difficult the mechanics of baby'sOk, first off does anybody even new to the series actually think abilities and items are overwhelming for new players? A simple concept of innate passives and equippable items present in most rpgs, something as basilar as that is somehow hard for people to grasp? When it worked just fine for over 20 years without seeing kids gouging their eyes out at how difficult the mechanics of baby's first jrpg are? Gamefreak apparently thinks they do. Terribly out of touch and having a track record for not listening to players and removing the features they like this time they're insulting the intelligence of kids and go players alike. Masuda is a delirious hack and should resign, I'm a passionate competitive player and I fear and I quote ''let's go will become the pillar of the franchise for the next 20 years''. that would ruin the competitive scene completely, please sends a message to gamefreak to remind them not only this is unneeded but there's a noticeable competitive fanbase that loves the game as it is.… Expand
  17. PandaJavi
    Nov 16, 2018
    0
    After 17 years uninterruptedly buying every single Pokémon mainline game and lving every "hype season", excited to see the new features, new designs and new ideas, this is the first time that I'm going to skip it, looking forward to the 2019 games. I can understand Game Freak trying to simplify the things or whatever, but come on, removing over 600 creatures, more than two thirds of theAfter 17 years uninterruptedly buying every single Pokémon mainline game and lving every "hype season", excited to see the new features, new designs and new ideas, this is the first time that I'm going to skip it, looking forward to the 2019 games. I can understand Game Freak trying to simplify the things or whatever, but come on, removing over 600 creatures, more than two thirds of the moves, abilities, held items and making it one of the games with less post game content since GB era, lacking features than a 2004 GBA release had like Sevii Islands, using the same engine from ORAS, not reaching even S/M level and going back to the grid system, when the game has been on developement for years... that's not casualization, that's pure laziness, and as a lifelong fan, I'm sad to see the direction Pokémon is talking and I hope next year's games to have a serious graphic update and a lot of content, because I guess these pair of games have been very dissapointing for many of us.… Expand
  18. Spymander
    Nov 16, 2018
    4
    Play FireRed or LeafGreen instead; they're better Kanto games with more content.

    Graphics are fine but nothing to write home about (not that they've ever been an important part of the series). The re-imagined songs are good but basic, could've definitely had more thought put into them. The lack of polish in other areas, such as animations, is laughable at times. The following Pokemon    Play FireRed or LeafGreen instead; they're better Kanto games with more content.

    Graphics are fine but nothing to write home about (not that they've ever been an important part of the series). The re-imagined songs are good but basic, could've definitely had more thought put into them. The lack of polish in other areas, such as animations, is laughable at times. The following Pokemon and character cameos are both really cool, but don't justify the 60$ price tag. If you really want to interact with your Pokemon, I'd recommend playing the 3DS games and using Amie/Refresh.

    The point is, there's nothing that makes this game worth more than FireRed, a game that came out over a decade ago. If you don't already have FRLG or something to play GBA games and you just really like the look of this game more, then sure, you'll have fun. If you don't fit that description, then I'd only recommend the game if you play GO and have children to play with, since I imagine that would elevate the experience a bit. Although, while we're on children, I'd still recommend you get them FRLG instead. If you're a parent and you don't really get Pokemon, don't be fooled by people who say this game is better for kids; Pokemon has ALWAYS been a good fit for children, so the additions that make this game more childish and easy were completely unnecessary. I enjoyed FRLG as a kid, and I still come back to it. I would've enjoyed this game too, but I'm not so sure about that second part.

    For veteran Pokemon fans, the game is fun as long as you don't think too hard about all the stuff that's missing or where they went wrong, and the fact that that's the most positive thing I can say about it should tell you all you need to know.    … Expand
  19. Rad_Dudesman
    Nov 16, 2018
    5
    It's a decent game for newcomers, but it's no doubt stripped down and simplified.
  20. ellub
    Nov 16, 2018
    0
    Vou escrever em português mesmo: Jogo extremamente tedioso, enjoativo e feito de maneira preguiçosa. As sombras do jogo são ridículas, a mecânica que retiraram de batalhar com pokemon selvagens foi a pior escolha que já fizeram, pois ficar capturando incansáveis pokemon enjoa logo nas primeiras horas de gameplay. Apesar de mudarem alguns elementos na historia, é extremamente enjoativa poisVou escrever em português mesmo: Jogo extremamente tedioso, enjoativo e feito de maneira preguiçosa. As sombras do jogo são ridículas, a mecânica que retiraram de batalhar com pokemon selvagens foi a pior escolha que já fizeram, pois ficar capturando incansáveis pokemon enjoa logo nas primeiras horas de gameplay. Apesar de mudarem alguns elementos na historia, é extremamente enjoativa pois já joguei incontáveis vezes jogos que se passam na região de Kanto, fora que o jogo, apesar de ser para o publico infantil, está exageradamente infantilizado. Os modelos dos personagens estão em modo "chibi" que é algo ridículo de ver em um jogo para o NIntendo Switch. E o principal, O JOGO NÃO TEM TRADUÇÃO PARA O PORTUGUÊS!!… Expand
  21. LastOrigin21
    Nov 16, 2018
    2
    Only 153 Pokemon, and a few alternate forms despite previous remake FRLG having all Pokemon from Gen 1-3
    No Sevii Islands despite FRLG having them
    Is for kids, but requires them to pay $50 and/or $20 and/or walk several miles with a phone draining battery app that also needs cellular data to 100% the game (Super Sonic being $2 doesn’t seem so bad now) Despite an annual subscription for    Only 153 Pokemon, and a few alternate forms despite previous remake FRLG having all Pokemon from Gen 1-3
    No Sevii Islands despite FRLG having them
    Is for kids, but requires them to pay $50 and/or $20 and/or walk several miles with a phone draining battery app that also needs cellular data to 100% the game (Super Sonic being $2 doesn’t seem so bad now)
    Despite an annual subscription for online play, there are less features than the 3DS games such as wonder trade, battle spot, and the GTS
    No wild battles
    No Safari
    No games at the game corner, just text
    Animations are completely recycled from USUM, including the walking animations for Pokemon
    Blastoise shoots Hydro Pump from its forehead
    Gym Requirements force you to have an advantage over the gym
    They also made traditional nuzlocke rules impossible
    Exp share can not be turned off
    Lance uses Seadra simply because Kingdra isn’t in the game, as with the case with many bosses
    The champion has no Pokemon with 4 moves
    Red himself uses a Fire Blast Machamp without No Guard or Specs
    AVs increase stats beyond what stats normally can be and can be maxed out in every stat, making Mega Slowbro+Chansey Core nearly unbreakable
    Btw Megas don’t require items since no Pokemon can hold items
    No abilities either
    They didn’t bother making a skeleton aerodactyl for the museum
    Co op is wasted potential with it making battle 2v1s with P1’s team and no other functions
    Following Pokemon and Co-op will likely be dropped in Gen 8    … Expand
  22. zenosmon
    Nov 16, 2018
    0
    No weather, no day&night, no fishing, no ability, no Pokemon breeding.
    Miss a lot of move, miss a lot of Pokemon.
    It is a terrible game!
  23. Zorn
    Nov 16, 2018
    0
    Terrible game, nothing of value to be found if you're a veteran player and if you're a newcomer you'll have better luck playing literally any other game of the series as they are accessible and not barren and stripped of content as let's go is. As someone who started with Kanto it pains me for my favourite region to be used as a medium for cheap nostalgia money and endless rehashes insteadTerrible game, nothing of value to be found if you're a veteran player and if you're a newcomer you'll have better luck playing literally any other game of the series as they are accessible and not barren and stripped of content as let's go is. As someone who started with Kanto it pains me for my favourite region to be used as a medium for cheap nostalgia money and endless rehashes instead of focusing on evolving the series.… Expand
  24. 4b4ddon
    Nov 16, 2018
    1
    The most expensive Pokemon game up to date with the least amount of content. Game Freak should be ashamed of trying to pull this attempt at selling a low-effort, pretty but shallow mobile game for a price of a home console game. There is no quality in this release, everything is geared toward money - a 40$ accessory that pretty much does nothing, is useless outside of this game, and isThe most expensive Pokemon game up to date with the least amount of content. Game Freak should be ashamed of trying to pull this attempt at selling a low-effort, pretty but shallow mobile game for a price of a home console game. There is no quality in this release, everything is geared toward money - a 40$ accessory that pretty much does nothing, is useless outside of this game, and is used as a disgusting paywall for Mew. The greediness is overflowing from this game.… Expand
  25. Estatuahocico
    Nov 16, 2018
    0
    Wait, are they trying to sell a game which is literally the mobile game just merged with Kanto and only with the first 151 Pokémon? The graphics are good, but this doesn't make it a good game. I mean, I doubt anyone wanted it in the first place, but obviously it's Pokémon, so everyone will buy this even if the game had been one route like the Route 1 from Kalos. You are ruining the seriesWait, are they trying to sell a game which is literally the mobile game just merged with Kanto and only with the first 151 Pokémon? The graphics are good, but this doesn't make it a good game. I mean, I doubt anyone wanted it in the first place, but obviously it's Pokémon, so everyone will buy this even if the game had been one route like the Route 1 from Kalos. You are ruining the series buying this and making Game Freak lazier.… Expand
  26. Syntheziz
    Nov 16, 2018
    3
    The Pokemon Go catching mechanic was a somewhat nice change from the traditional controls. The flaw is the games removal of content. Much content was removed and not even substituted. For this being a Pokemon game on the switch, it's certainly a step backwards.
  27. averageVP
    Nov 16, 2018
    0
    Game is too easy and miss like 700+ pokemon and features from older games. Don't buy.
  28. LeWoop
    Nov 16, 2018
    1
    Simply ridiculous.
    A literally copy/pasted map from a 20 years old Game Boy game, the same animation as USUM, no day/night cycle, zero difficulty...
    Even the "positive points" are negated by the negative ones (ridable pokemon are cool, but not when the longest route is 10 paces long because they reused a lao from a Game Boy game). Absolutly shameful coming from the highest-grossing    Simply ridiculous.
    A literally copy/pasted map from a 20 years old Game Boy game, the same animation as USUM, no day/night cycle, zero difficulty...
    Even the "positive points" are negated by the negative ones (ridable pokemon are cool, but not when the longest route is 10 paces long because they reused a lao from a Game Boy game).
    Absolutly shameful coming from the highest-grossing video game franchise.    … Expand
  29. urgirlsfav
    Nov 16, 2018
    0
    Pokemon has always been kid friendly and especially accessible to newcomers, dumbing down the mechanics for no reason but to see how much money they can make with a low effort game shoudn't be encouraged no matter the franchise. Please don't support companies being slimy and holding back on you
  30. the_critique
    Nov 16, 2018
    0
    This game is boring, lazy, it looks bad. I don't recomment it to anyone. You're better off playing HG/SS or FR/LG.
  31. ReyDeMoria
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    El juego es tal y como viene describiéndose los últimos meses. No hagan caso de las criticas de los niños rata que ni siquiera han jugado el juego y lloran porque quieren un pokemon RPG.

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

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

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

    Lo recomiendo completamente a cualquiera que haya jugado los primeros pokemon de game boy de pequeño y a esos que no tengan una mente tan cerrada y quieran divertirse un rato mientras esperan que salga el tan esperado pokemon RPG.    … Expand
  32. jlong22
    Nov 16, 2018
    9
    Please do not believe the negative reviews that so many bitter people posted as soon as midnight hit the first country. These players have no played the game themselves and are usually referencing points that could only be found by watching streamers on YouTube. They're not even creating their own original reviews.
    This game is beautiful. I have not used the PokeBall controller yet    Please do not believe the negative reviews that so many bitter people posted as soon as midnight hit the first country. These players have no played the game themselves and are usually referencing points that could only be found by watching streamers on YouTube. They're not even creating their own original reviews.
    This game is beautiful. I have not used the PokeBall controller yet because that shipment was delayed, but I've only spent about 4-5 hours playing and I can say I don't feel cheated out of my money. It's a rich, nostalgic experience so far. I used to despise the fact that I would be slowed down by a thousand Pidgeys or Rattatas or Zubats or Digletts as I just wanted to advance through the game, with the new design, it's a dream come true. I honestly don't think I'll be able to play the old way where pokemon can pop up any time you're in a cave or high glass. I love the combo system that has been implemented and how that affects your chance to find rare Pokemon.
    I did take a point off because while the throwing mechanism is nice, it's not perfect though. And often times it can be inconsistent. In the beginning of the game, when money is low, this is important because a wasted Pokeball is worth more than you think when cash is low.
    Having said that, if you have an issue with only one mechanism in a game, you don't drop your score to zero. That's just poor reviewing. There's no way this game is a zero or below a 4. Any score that is a zero should immediately be disregarded but that's for any game.
    As for difficulty, I can't honestly remember the last Pokemon game that I felt was challenging. There's always one or two battles that are hard but that's about it. Most of the challenging stuff comes after end-game. I'm not that far in this game to comment on that...    … Expand
  33. aagon
    Nov 16, 2018
    7
    Ultimately, Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu is a beautiful game, but it is flawed for life-long fans. That said, I am enjoying the game, and I appreciate the detail that was put into this game - the visuals are wonderful, and feel like the next iteration of the series. This game isn't really a deep game, it's more of an experience set in the Kanto region. It played on my nostalgia, but it didUltimately, Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu is a beautiful game, but it is flawed for life-long fans. That said, I am enjoying the game, and I appreciate the detail that was put into this game - the visuals are wonderful, and feel like the next iteration of the series. This game isn't really a deep game, it's more of an experience set in the Kanto region. It played on my nostalgia, but it did leave me wanting more. I wanted more of the traditional Pokemon RPG experience. Several users are putting this out as a 0, and that's just an emotional reaction - this game was never intended to be a core Pokemon RPG.

    It was intended to be a nostalgic trip, it was intended to test out some new ideas and some new concepts. It's truly beautiful, and it accomplished what it set out to do. 60.00 is a bit steep in my opinion for this game. And the pokeball controller is a complete waste of money.

    Think for yourself on this game - if you want a core Pokemon RPG, skip this, and play Ultra Sun/Moon. If you want an enjoyable diversion, gab this game. You'll enjoy it, if you're looking for that. Temper your expectations appropriately - my only regret with this game is that I purchased the Pokeball controller. I am enjoying LGP for what it is. You might too.    … Expand
  34. SuperRon
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Good Standard pokemon Game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The game is fun and relaxing overall, don't expect something grandiose, if you are nostalgic and like kanto go ahead, and if you have kid you can have a fun co op experience.    … Expand
  35. Iaksok
    Nov 16, 2018
    1
    A step backwards in more than one way Let's Go fails to have more content than a previous remake that came out 15 years ago. Far too easy, needlessly streamlined, core elemnts of battling removed, core catching mechanics exchanged for a mobile game's mechanics, subpar graphics compared to other big titles like Odyssey and BotW, and you can't really catch them all unless you buy theA step backwards in more than one way Let's Go fails to have more content than a previous remake that came out 15 years ago. Far too easy, needlessly streamlined, core elemnts of battling removed, core catching mechanics exchanged for a mobile game's mechanics, subpar graphics compared to other big titles like Odyssey and BotW, and you can't really catch them all unless you buy the accessory they paywalled mew to. Lazy and mediocre games that could spell the end of the franchise actually caring about its games if enabled.… Expand
  36. Tronerfull
    Nov 16, 2018
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really tried to give this game the chance, but it just keep disapointing me.
    Hear me out, this isnt a hate review like most, I really played it.

    I was on board with all the pokemon following you and the fact that they were visible in the overworld, but after playing it and complete it... It doesnt felt like a pokemon game, sure I may not have all the pokedex (because im unwilling to pay 60bucks for another joycon) but Its feels CHEAP.

    Controls: First negative point, what is this?. The controls are worse than the TWEWY remix for switch and thats saying a lot, Was it to much to allow us to disable the movement controls if I play on a train?.

    Content: Its the shorter pokemon game I have played in my life. I dont know the motivation behind removing 7/8 parts of the pokedex from the game but to lock me from getting all without a joycon DLC is crossing the line. Also The postgame content is lackluster, the masters of each pokemon felt really descompensated (some hard some easy as hell) and after beating them you get a quick dialogue and a title( they keep being the masters but they share their title), maybe expecting a TM at least was too much.

    Story: I already was expecting it to be bland or non-existant but for some reason they got out of their way to make unnecesary decisions (like the league champion, that doesnt make any sense).

    Graphics: Well I never demanded good graphics but playing it like it is feels like playing a mobile game, I might not be wrong saying that is on the same level of Dragalia Lost a mobile game distributed by Nintendo (with chibi aesthetics), and I remember you this a 60 bucks game for Switch(an hybrid console) vs a F2P gacha mobile game.

    Attention to details: Feels like a miss, with only 1/8 of the pokedex you expect that game freak may have worked in new animations for games for those 171 pokemons, but you couldnt be more wrong, they reused the assets and animation of 3ds and ported them to HD, even character animations are reused. At least ( and this are the 2 points) they deepened in the following pokemon mechanic giving them special skills like different levels of flight.

    I was prepared for everything while going into this game but not this, this isnt just a short game its a scam. The game itself is worth 20 bucks max. but its sold at x3 that price +DLCs because its pokemon. After BOTW and MarioOdyssey grand start for their franchises in switch pokemon enters the hybrid console gen with a little game that couldnt live up to the expectation.

    I may have lost 60 bucks but if with this review I can prevent others from the same fat so be it.    … Expand
  37. Biscan
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    After playing it, something is clear: the press is right about the gmae being fun and good. Really a game you should buy, it was so good that I bought 3 copies for my family because I want to share the joy! :)
  38. panic1
    Nov 16, 2018
    1
    They could make it great but decided to break it with go capture feature that core series fans hate..
  39. johnnypakeus
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Quelle joie de retrouver Pokémon en HD sur Switch, c'est tellement beau, joli, charmant et FUN !

    Chaudement recommandé !
  40. SquirtlePuce
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Un jeu incroyablement fun, amusant, beau, avec des compositions magiques !

    Un bonheur de tous les les instants pour **** et grand ! Bravo Nintendo !
  41. MikeSanBernardo
    Nov 16, 2018
    1
    Tries to be a true Pokémon game.
    Tries to be a Pokémon GO game.
    And epic fails at that, losing that makes those games fun.
    Looks like a Frankestein monster of bad mechanics.
    And do we need another Kanto game? Has less content that FireRed/LeafGreen!
  42. Zharkos
    Nov 16, 2018
    3
    B-but its just for kids!
    Think about that for a minute
    This is a game aimed at kids that lacks a VERY good portion of the depth from previous games in the franchise, that were also aimed at kids. The lack of items, abilities, wild battles, being able to evolve your starter, and well over 600 pokemon isn't made up for by the "new" addition of ride/following pokemon. Not to mention despite    B-but its just for kids!
    Think about that for a minute
    This is a game aimed at kids that lacks a VERY good portion of the depth from previous games in the franchise, that were also aimed at kids. The lack of items, abilities, wild battles, being able to evolve your starter, and well over 600 pokemon isn't made up for by the "new" addition of ride/following pokemon. Not to mention despite only having 151+2 pokemon to make animations for you still have pikachu jumping in place basically t-posing for half its moves. Compare it to a game like digimon cyber sleuth which had a fraction of a fraction of the budget this game did and still managed to give every one of its 250+ digimon unique animations. The low quality from this game and the amount of features they've added and removed from pokemon over time is unforgivable for a franchise that's grossed 60 billion dollars.
    That being said if you're 3 years old or didn't play any pokemon games outside of yellow? Sure, go nuts. But keep in mind when you buy that even if you enjoy the game you're supporting lazy development and developers that don't have the slightest clue what the fanbase wants outside of nostalgia pandering    … Expand
  43. KOX3D
    Nov 16, 2018
    0
    It's been awhile since i've used Metacritic account. However i can't just put up with this disappointing release of a new Pokemon game and if this is how future installments will go, I will probably lose my interest in a franchise. Let's Go Pikachu gives me less content than a game that is 10 years old, which has the same region and pokemon, while adding another bunch from other mons fromIt's been awhile since i've used Metacritic account. However i can't just put up with this disappointing release of a new Pokemon game and if this is how future installments will go, I will probably lose my interest in a franchise. Let's Go Pikachu gives me less content than a game that is 10 years old, which has the same region and pokemon, while adding another bunch from other mons from second generations and a transfer mechanic from third. As graphics go, this game looks like a Chinese mobile game from 2016 with blur effects and no Online support for in-game movement, speaking of movements, other Pokemon games especially if we compare with sun and moon installments are thumbed down, probably for nostalgia goggles purposes to make parents buy this game for their children due to it's simplicity. Game's simplicity makes it look like much worse than any other newer installments, that people ignored. If you want a better experience, but never played a pokemon game before, I would suggest start from Pokemon X and Y on 3DS and play from there and it costs much less.
    As for this game, Avoid.    … Expand
  44. mariomario190
    Nov 16, 2018
    0
    I am painfully disappointed with this cash grab Nintendo’s decided to shove up all up in our faces. Shameless cash grab with little effort put into any of it. This game is Baddy Bad.
    /
  45. saisei
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    First you have to take into consideration that it is not a core pokemon title. It is simply a remake/reimagining of gen 1. With that in mind. Its fun. It has plenty of training mechanics from other games and some that I would like to see implemented in future games (like the candy feature). The only thing it has that is not very welcomed is the catching mechanic. I see a lot of peopleFirst you have to take into consideration that it is not a core pokemon title. It is simply a remake/reimagining of gen 1. With that in mind. Its fun. It has plenty of training mechanics from other games and some that I would like to see implemented in future games (like the candy feature). The only thing it has that is not very welcomed is the catching mechanic. I see a lot of people complaining about the cost. games on switch cost $60. If this game had been released on the 3ds instead it would have cost $40 because that the price for games on that platform. It is not rocket science.… Expand
  46. AwooGirl
    Nov 16, 2018
    2
    I've been skeptical ever since this was announced and frankly my opinion hasn't changed from any of the things they have shown us.

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

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

    Let's Go Pikachu is a watered down game that's priced $20 more than Ultra Sun despite the latter having more content and overall being a better designed experience. LGP arbitrarily removes mechanics that have been a series staple, while throwing darts on the wall to choose which mechanics to keep (such as megas). There doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason as to what gets removed and what stays. I imagine the development team for this game didn't have much direction. At its core LGP is a 20 year old game with a new coat of paint, nothing on a deeper level has really been changed in any meaningful way. It's received the most common QOL updates that the series has progressed on but nothing has really been done to make it feel like a modern Pokemon experience. About the only remarkable new thing in LGP is the interactivity with your Pokemon and more importantly your starter of choice. This game is clearly filler to stall time for gen 8, but it also strikes a chord with those people that have a weakness for nostalgia.
    If you are very desperate for a new game regardless of quality, you might as well get this. If you are new to the series, this honestly isn't a bad choice. But if you're a veteran like me then this game really offers nothing for the $60 price tag, and I would advise against purchasing it. I for one will be giving this game to my brother and he will probably enjoy it.    … Expand
  47. Snoyboy
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Probably the best Pokemon games since the originals on the game boy. For starters, they got rid of all of the Digimon from the games so now it's only the TRUE 151 Pokemon. Second, I really enjoy how easy and hand-holding these games are, because in the originals I could not figure out how to get past the old man in the second town so this is a blessing on my part knowing I can actuallyProbably the best Pokemon games since the originals on the game boy. For starters, they got rid of all of the Digimon from the games so now it's only the TRUE 151 Pokemon. Second, I really enjoy how easy and hand-holding these games are, because in the originals I could not figure out how to get past the old man in the second town so this is a blessing on my part knowing I can actually experience the game now. I also love how the catching mechanic is now from Pokemon go, which of course, I used to play all the time before I started stacking up those victory royales, so it's very welcoming for those who have played Pokemon go. In conclusion, Masuda and his team are trying their best to make Pokemon great again and all of these negative reviews from Digimon fans fail to recognize the beauty that is KANTO.… Expand
  48. Marklane
    Nov 16, 2018
    5
    Pokemon Let's Go is a divisive game, there is no doubt. Many new additions to the game design are excellent quality of life choices that will ultimately benefit future titles. However I cannot recommend this game as it's riddled with questionable controls and design choices, infuriating many veteran players of the series.

    While random battles were cumbersome to many, the outright    Pokemon Let's Go is a divisive game, there is no doubt. Many new additions to the game design are excellent quality of life choices that will ultimately benefit future titles. However I cannot recommend this game as it's riddled with questionable controls and design choices, infuriating many veteran players of the series.

    While random battles were cumbersome to many, the outright removal of them alltogether may appear very jarring to returning players, especially with the lack of an option to turn wild battles on or off. Controls are another confusing addition, requiring players to use one Joy Con controller when in Docked Mode without any alternative options. While this is made for the Go inspired capture mechanic, the feature is at best mixed, with numerous pokeballs wasted for little reason.

    For all the positives and negatives Let's Go provides, the highest I can give it is a 5/10. For some players, Let's Go will be very fun. Others will loathe the forced changes to the Pokemon formula. As a recommendation however, do not listen to those claiming these are perfect or the absolute worst games in the series. Let's Go is neither. These games are a moderately adequate return to Kanto, with changes to the traditional formula that will be a joy or pain depending on the individual player.    … Expand
  49. Petalia
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Dammit it's so good, so addictive, I have a hard time leaving it. Thank you Game Freak, that's the most beautiful and fun Pokemon game Ip layed since Gold and Silver!
  50. Mikess
    Nov 16, 2018
    0
    This is the worst game of pokémon, with only 153 pokémon, without abilities, without battles vs Wild Pokémon
  51. SrSamuel
    Nov 16, 2018
    0
    This game is not that bad, if you are 10 or lower. The problem relies with GF trying to sell this game as a core game, and if this is a core game, then it's plain bad. Re-remake with rivals made even friendlier with no reason at all. The capture method is a port from GO, which will be funny for children, but after playing and capturing hundreds of Pokémon just to level up, you get prettyThis game is not that bad, if you are 10 or lower. The problem relies with GF trying to sell this game as a core game, and if this is a core game, then it's plain bad. Re-remake with rivals made even friendlier with no reason at all. The capture method is a port from GO, which will be funny for children, but after playing and capturing hundreds of Pokémon just to level up, you get pretty tired.
    Oh, yeah, and I forgot the reuse of animations, models and looks like textures too. At this point I'd preffer just to wait and emulate it on Yuzu or the other Switch emulator. Doesn't look that bad though, but the shadows are just a pixelated mess, and the animation to run just feels off, and then the fps drops.
    Well, let's take this as a beta test for the next Switch game.    … Expand
  52. MrZarakki
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was with the foot in the advertisement, even so, I decided to play and test to clear my doubts. What I have to say is:

    AN EXCELLENT GAME!

    Who is upset for not being hardcore game, no problem, but is not reason to reject and give low score for this game, because the game is very fun even not having the same difficulty of "main series"    … Expand
  53. Steelball
    Nov 16, 2018
    1
    Not worth the money and is an embarrassment for GF. Full priced game that is an obvious cash grab, all the things that have made the series fun are gimped or removed. This is the latest installment and is on the strongest hardware that Pokemon has been on to date, yet its content pails in comparison to all previous installments. Pokemon has never been really challenging, but this gameNot worth the money and is an embarrassment for GF. Full priced game that is an obvious cash grab, all the things that have made the series fun are gimped or removed. This is the latest installment and is on the strongest hardware that Pokemon has been on to date, yet its content pails in comparison to all previous installments. Pokemon has never been really challenging, but this game literally makes it hard to lose, animations are recycled from previous games on the 3DS, overall I am extremely disappointed. I was hoping all the haters would be wrong but they were all right. These people giving 10's are delusional.… Expand
  54. Diono
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Pokemon Let's Go is fun, fun and even more FUN! I already loved Pokemon but this time it was a pure concentrate of fun! It's really recommended to all those who love to have fun and want a beautiful, relaxing adventure!
  55. avemaria
    Nov 16, 2018
    0
    BADDY BAD!

    1) Horrible aesthetics: outdated graphics, recycled animations for both pokemon and human NPC's, iconic pokemon didn't get their battle animations fixed (pikachu moving on the z axis, not even hopping, for kicking moves and floaty fall; blastoise shooting water from his forehead instead of using its cannons). 2) Lame OST: Generic orchestral arrangements that don't even reach    BADDY BAD!

    1) Horrible aesthetics: outdated graphics, recycled animations for both pokemon and human NPC's, iconic pokemon didn't get their battle animations fixed (pikachu moving on the z axis, not even hopping, for kicking moves and floaty fall; blastoise shooting water from his forehead instead of using its cannons).
    2) Lame OST: Generic orchestral arrangements that don't even reach the quality of fan made remixes that can be found on YouTube.
    3) Performance issues: FPS drops when there are too many pokemon in the screen or during co-op despite the subpar visuals.
    4) Boring campaign: The game gives you no reason to use other pokemon than your starter to get through battles, as it can stomp on everything you find. Probably why some parts of the game require you to have caught a number of pokemon to advance or get something extra. You have out of your way to lose in this game. No challenge whatsoever. No gratification.
    5) Assumes kids are stupid: Probably the most terrible aspect of this game. It's aimed at children, but doesn't try to stimulate them in any way. It's thoroughly condescending from the very beginning, from the lack of suitable challenges for them to the constant, over the top hand holding. CHILDREN ARE YOUNG, NOT STUPID. Seriously, giving this game to a child is insulting their intelligence. Pokemon Let's Go is all about instant, fake gratification and the reason it teaches is "You're too stupid to learn and get better at things, but don't worry! Making any sort of effort is bad!" Most likely detrimental for any kid's development.
    6) Full Price game that has less content than remakes of the same games that came out over a decade ago: Kanto is exactly the same. Scarce post game. Scarce online features which require a paid subscription to be accessed.
    7) Confusing design philosophy: Junichi Masuda has stated that these games have been simplified because kids play games on their smartphones now. He has also stated that Let's Go is aimed at kids because they haven't been able to play go, as they don't have smartphones. You also need a smartphone to unlock and evolve Meltan and Melmetal. So what is it, mr. Masuda?
    8) Just straight out disappointing: A lot of long time pokemon fans have dreamed about the day there would be a pokemon game on a home console. GF's debut on a system like that has shown poor graphics, poor gameplay, cut content, and general blatant laziness in development.

    To sum up: Pokemon Let's Go is a $60 console game which believes kids are stupid, has had little effort put on it, and tries to hide its faults behind confusing and contradicting statements. NOT WORTH YOUR MONEY!    … Expand
  56. TheBinderGuy
    Nov 16, 2018
    1
    If you looked up the phrase "By trying to please everybody, they had pleased nobody" on a quotation website it would have three things: a citation for Aesop's fables, a picture of this game, and a picture of its sister version. Let's start by getting into the knitty-gritty of of the matter...

    GAMEPLAY Gameplay is largely the same as past entries. You get a starter Pokemon, travel a    If you looked up the phrase "By trying to please everybody, they had pleased nobody" on a quotation website it would have three things: a citation for Aesop's fables, a picture of this game, and a picture of its sister version. Let's start by getting into the knitty-gritty of of the matter...

    GAMEPLAY
    Gameplay is largely the same as past entries. You get a starter Pokemon, travel a region, catch more Pokemon and raise them, battle other characters with said Pokemon, become Champion of the region, and eventually become a Pokemon Master. But unlike past games you no longer encounter Pokemon in certain areas at random you can now see the Pokemon on the overworld and interact with them in the same way you do in a similar manner to Pokemon Go, wild battles only exist in a few notable instances. Your Pokemon gain experience Some Pokemon species are not present in this version (as is the case for a vast majority of past games) and must be obtained via trading or transferring the Pokemon from Go. The original 151 Pokemon (plus Meltan and Melmetal, which must be caught in Go and transferred) are the only Pokemon present in the game. All other species, including ones that evolve from the original 151, are not obtainable at all.

    STORY
    The story is retread of the one present in Yellow (which this game and its sister version are remakes of). Once you complete it that's the end of it outside of Master Trainers (of which here are are 153, one for each Pokemon species available in the game), and battling certain Trainers after certain conditions are met.

    GRAPHICS
    One of two things that these games have above most Pokemon games, they're a step up quality-wise when compared to the 3DS entries (X/Y, Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire, Sun/Moon, and Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon) but it's somewhat tarnished when compared to other Switch games. One half-point for trying.

    MUSIC
    The second thing that his game gets right. The new orchestral takes on classic tunes is good, but the choices of instruments and feeling of certain tracks (Lavender Town's theme and the Pokemon Tower theme have lost a bit of their creepiness and the lack of Japanese instruments is iffy) can leave one wanting something more pleasing to the ear holes. One half-point for trying.

    PRICE
    $60 is way too hefty a price tag considering what these games offer. This problem also exacerbated when other items like the Poke Ball Plus (needed to get Mew), Pokemon GO (needed for Meltan and, if you're willing to wait a LONG time to get it due to single Candy payouts from catching Meltan at low spawn rates and 20km Buddy distances, Melmetal), and the Switch itself (if you don't have one already) are needed to truly complete the game. Bundles of containing the first and third items along with game are available, but they are limited in supply and are most certainly being scalped in the resale market like the Pokemon Go Plus was when it first came out.

    OVERALL
    Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu (and Let's Go Eevee) is an entry that feels like, and is, a bare-bones game of which only the most desperate of Pokemon players (and children) will not feel buyer's remorse over regardless of how much cash they paid to get them. If you're a Pokemon player that wants a little more meat in terms of everything else, wait for the 2019 entry and PRAY that the parties involved keep their word on saying that Go/Let's Go mechanics stay separate from these and future non-Let's Go entries.    … Expand
  57. RaidRaptor
    Nov 16, 2018
    2
    battle animations ripped straight from s/m
    grid based movement again after they just got rid of it
    $60 switch game when fire red/leaf green has more content and you can get it for $20
    obsessive hand holding and "friendly" rival who won't have any sustenance whatsoever.
    no abilities
    no held items
    paywall to get mew with the pokeball plus
  58. Brickk
    Nov 16, 2018
    0
    My birthday is literally the day after this game was released, and I was given it as an early gift "so I could enjoy it at the same time as everyone else".

    I'm disappointed to say that I didn't. I'd read so many negative things online on Twitter and elsewhere, and I was still determined to enjoy it in spite of the evidence before my eyes "because it's cute", "because it's Kanto",    My birthday is literally the day after this game was released, and I was given it as an early gift "so I could enjoy it at the same time as everyone else".

    I'm disappointed to say that I didn't.

    I'd read so many negative things online on Twitter and elsewhere, and I was still determined to enjoy it in spite of the evidence before my eyes "because it's cute", "because it's Kanto", "because nostalgia". And I did, at first. Meeting Pikachu for the 'first' time, Pikachu meeting MC's Mom, was all very cute, but then it dwindled.

    After the first half dozen or so Pokemon encounters, the process felt repetitive. A half dozen later, it felt like a chore. I figured I could get by with just catching what I intended to use, but no. The game enforces capture quotas for you to continue past certain points.I would honestly prefer mindless fetch-quests over this.

    I stopped playing. No amount of willpower to enjoy it made me enjoy it. Pokemon has been part of my life since childhood, and the loyalty that roots in you still wasn't enough to make me enjoy this insulting cash-grab of a game.

    I am genuinely disappointed that someone else wasted their money on this in my name.

    One can only wonder how much was paid to those 37 critics for "generally favorable reviews", because my experience left me with barely anything positive to say.    … Expand
  59. Kintala
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Ohlala this game my friends, this game is such a wonder : the most fun Pokemon game I have ever played, it's finally a modern, 21st century game allowing everyone to have fun!

    My daughter and son love it, I have os much fun with them!
  60. horohoro854
    Nov 16, 2018
    1
    Not sure what the hype is all about, it's a horrible game with rehashed graphics and an awful to play adventure. I really got bored with this game and will probably not buy this for my sister who is in middle school.

    Older Pokemons were kind of complex with the various systems like EV, Breeding, Random Elements, and natures. This gave us the option to use these mechanics so we could    Not sure what the hype is all about, it's a horrible game with rehashed graphics and an awful to play adventure. I really got bored with this game and will probably not buy this for my sister who is in middle school.

    Older Pokemons were kind of complex with the various systems like EV, Breeding, Random Elements, and natures. This gave us the option to use these mechanics so we could have deeper gameplay or ignore them to have a simple enjoyable experience. If you want a shallow, mindless game with no gameplay freedom whatsoever, then this game is for you.    … Expand
  61. pippobbaudo
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Don't let all the negative reviews deceive you. They all come from people who did not even try the game itself and criticize it because it is not the game they were wishing for. The mainline game is coming out next year and this has to be judged for what it is, namely a good game.
  62. Moemoe1
    Nov 16, 2018
    7
    Not the best but also not the worst Pokemon game made. Playing it on the big screen is also a plus
  63. kalser
    Nov 16, 2018
    0
    - The graphics are on par with XY/ORAS games, not even SM when it could easily be Pokken since the switch is able to handle it
    - Paid online, which said paid online removes features like wonder trade and GTS
    - $50 toy and trading are the only way to get Mew legitimately when HGSS gave players a very similar toy with the game and didn’t make it impossible to 100% the game without someone    - The graphics are on par with XY/ORAS games, not even SM when it could easily be Pokken since the switch is able to handle it
    - Paid online, which said paid online removes features like wonder trade and GTS
    - $50 toy and trading are the only way to get Mew legitimately when HGSS gave players a very similar toy with the game and didn’t make it impossible to 100% the game without someone paying extra
    - Similarly, the only way to get Gengar, Alakazam, Golem/Golem-A, and Machamp are though trading (the likes of which is harder do to previous factors and that the fact that 2 switches are required) or by playing Pokemon GO on a smart phone where you catch hundreds of Pokemon in that line or walk/drive thousands of kilometers while its on or getting lucky with encounters
    - Several animations are literally copy&pasted from SM
    - Blastoise, a flagship pokemon, still shoots hydro pump from its forehead
    - Many Pokemon just move on the axis during attack animations
    - Aerodactyl in the museum is literally just an aerodactyl model and no modifications to make it appear as a skeleton
    - Gym Requirements break traditional nuzlocke rules just so that GameFreak had a lazy way to make the game easier
    - The one of the downsides of having a Mega on a Pokemon, being the item they hold preventing you from hold other items, is now gone, and there is no downside to using most megas like Alakazam, Slowbro, Gengar, Charizard-Y, Blastoise, ect.
    - Because of how AVs work, the EVs of these games, everything is bulkier than what they were in Gen 2, likely being less balanced than Gen 2 and 3
    - Co-op makes battles 2v1s in your favor and offers nothing else in gameplay when the possibilities are infinite
    - The Champion has a Jolteon with 3 moves, 2 of which are Quick Attack and Pin Missile
    - In fact, the Champion only has 3 moves for each Pokemon
    - So do many Master Trainers
    - Some master trainers will have a flying type with a ground type move
    - Since there is a Master Trainer for every Pokemon, you will need a living dex or fight the NFE Pokemon first even though they are post game
    - Chikorita to Zeraora are all missing entirely. No transfer from the real mainline games or even GO
    - With the former, many Gen 2 and Gen 4 cross evolutions are gone
    - No Day and Night cycle what so ever
    - You can run from trainers
    - Wild Battles are now just GO like catching
    - EXP Share can’t be turned off at all
    - With how hard they deliberately made making competitive teams, the Nintendo Switch is now more likely to be hacked as no one is realisticly going to build a legitimate team
    - With how hard the games are and how many Gen 1 references there are, the games are somehow meant for little japanese kids
    - Despite what paid shills have said, Musada says he hope the future of Pokemon is more like LGPE
    - It took them 5 years to let you ride Kangaskahn, and your starter is the one in its pouch
    - Machamp doesn’t princess carry you even though it did in SM
    Baddy Bad/10    … Expand
  64. Junichimasuda
    Nov 16, 2018
    0
    Worst game ever made, do not buy this **** please!!
    No battle encounter, no ability, no moves, broken stats, bad story, phone game on a great console!
    This game was for phone store
  65. Francal
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    What is Pokemon Let's Go?

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

    I love it! I bought 4 copies for my family!
  66. Alex-Rainx
    Nov 16, 2018
    5
    Such a simple game at 30fps? Wft Game Freak? Where is the optimization? It cost you so much?And The Pro controller is not compatible with this game, because? And only 1 JoyCon works if you play in TV mode. If you play in portable mode joyCon vibrate none, you have to separate them from the console to vibrate. I do not understand you Game Freak company because you do not take care of theseSuch a simple game at 30fps? Wft Game Freak? Where is the optimization? It cost you so much?And The Pro controller is not compatible with this game, because? And only 1 JoyCon works if you play in TV mode. If you play in portable mode joyCon vibrate none, you have to separate them from the console to vibrate. I do not understand you Game Freak company because you do not take care of these things, it seems unforgivable so many failures in a game that you have not taken care of the details. Bad bad, very bad ....... too many things wrong.
    -------->>> PD: Please Game Freak Company, put the vibration in portable mode, optimize the game better and activate the Pro controller, listen to your fans who love you.    … Expand
  67. yshdmt
    Nov 16, 2018
    0
    Can't be played with Pro Controller. Beware. Game is too easy. Feels slow..
  68. EponaFan
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    This is the most feel good game ever, so cute, so adorable, so fun, such a great soundtrack. It's such a joy to play, my daughter is loving it so much by the way!
  69. onionsboyHD
    Nov 16, 2018
    1
    Kanto again but needlessly dumbed down like come the **** on it's pokemon we all beat that as kids do they really think go players and kids have learning disabilities this much casualization is downright insulting
    oh and also 50$ mew lmfao
  70. Eporo5
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    I have a blast with Pokemon Let's Go, it's really beautiful on the Switch screen at 720p, wonderful soundtrzck and my girlfriend loves playing it despite nor liking gaming, this game is such a good thing for our couple, thank you Game Freak!
  71. SuperGolem
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    todos aqui botan mal y no han probado el juego haci que yo botare bien sin haberlo probado tampoco
  72. Pintaro
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    This is a really neat remake, I enjoy it so much, they really put a lot of love and care into it, you can see how polished it is. Nice job Game Freak!
  73. HonestReviews4U
    Nov 16, 2018
    1
    Take everything that makes Pokemon Pokemon: Random Battles, a difficulty level anywhere between really easy and somewhat hard, breeding, natures, abilities, held items, a thriving competitive scene, GTS, wonder trade, fun, and throw ALL of them out the window. Boom! you get Pokemon Let's Go. It's a game for casuals or genwunners, so people who shouldn't be playing Pokemon nowadays anyways.Take everything that makes Pokemon Pokemon: Random Battles, a difficulty level anywhere between really easy and somewhat hard, breeding, natures, abilities, held items, a thriving competitive scene, GTS, wonder trade, fun, and throw ALL of them out the window. Boom! you get Pokemon Let's Go. It's a game for casuals or genwunners, so people who shouldn't be playing Pokemon nowadays anyways. It's too bare bones to even be considered a Pokemon game, even as a casual RPG it fails because of it's ease of gameplay. The ONLY, and I mean only good thing about these games are the graphics. They look decent, and if we were to get a Gen 8 on Switch or (finally) Sinnoh remakes, I'd love to see this art style return. That's why these games are clearly a 1/10. I hope these games sell poorly and Nintendo notices what fans, true fans, really want.… Expand
  74. SarahPoka
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    OMG I spent a few days on it, lucky me, and I'm excited because it is so fun to play, particular after an exhausting day at work : it's relaxing, joyful, cute and I wish I could download this incredible soundtrack!

    My love of Pokemon is back with this game!
  75. delgaucho
    Nov 16, 2018
    0
    This game is horrible.
    Game Freak cut all the enjoyable things,like the safari Zone or the postgame introduced in Fire Red/Leaf Green(14 years ago.)
    Too easy and the 3d models are really bad.
  76. Yamilord
    Nov 16, 2018
    0
    Can I ask what the **** the people who are rating this a 10 are smoking? And can I have some

    The game has taken major steps back, looks like an upscaled 3DS game, removes many of the mechanics of a Pokémon Game, and simply doesn't know who it's trying to target. The game is 'comfy', but it's sure as hell not worth its price. Oh and Mew is locked behind a 50$ paywall because Gamefreak is    Can I ask what the **** the people who are rating this a 10 are smoking? And can I have some

    The game has taken major steps back, looks like an upscaled 3DS game, removes many of the mechanics of a Pokémon Game, and simply doesn't know who it's trying to target. The game is 'comfy', but it's sure as hell not worth its price. Oh and Mew is locked behind a 50$ paywall because Gamefreak is being greedy. Cannot even transfer Mew from Go.    … Expand
  77. Goonga
    Nov 16, 2018
    0
    This is honestly a spit on the face to fans of the franchise. Charging $60usd for literally Pokemon Yellow with HD graphics does not seem like a good business decision on Gamefreak's end. There's less content than FireRed and LeafGreen, take that into consideration.
  78. talon245
    Nov 16, 2018
    0
    A shallow cashgrab to the core this game appears to focus more on removing rehashing and neutering rather than trying to add. Too simplistic to appeal to veterans of the series and too needlessly patronizing and handholdy to serve as a meaningful introduction to the series for new players rather than a frustrating and superficial one, Let's Go can only be described as an unsolicitedA shallow cashgrab to the core this game appears to focus more on removing rehashing and neutering rather than trying to add. Too simplistic to appeal to veterans of the series and too needlessly patronizing and handholdy to serve as a meaningful introduction to the series for new players rather than a frustrating and superficial one, Let's Go can only be described as an unsolicited stripped down version of what already is one of the most newcomer-friendly series on the market and a walking contradiction failing to entice anybody by trying to excessively cater to only one side of the new/veteran spectrum. Abilities, Items, Wild Encounters, Traditional Catching, Breeding, and most notably any Pokemon not part of the original 151 are not present in the game and alternatives to act as a substitute are mostly not provided or do not feel substantial enough to warrant the change in the first place. Additions that weren't present in Yellow are very scarce compared to other remakes and even then they are mostly friviolities that while cutesy and cheerful they don't suffice to quell the irritation caused by the game's barren and unchanged Kanto trying to ride on the coattails of nostalgia out of rapacious greed instead of attempting to improve the experience.… Expand
  79. CindaHal
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Probably the most fun Pokemon game I played since the DS era, it's so pleasant, so nice, so cute. This game is amazing, I'm in love with it :)
  80. Booniesx
    Nov 16, 2018
    2
    Well, if this ain't a disappointment I don't know what is.
    Listen, I understand they're trying something different for once in the franchise, sure. But "different" doesn't always equate to good, and this is a perfect example. I know what GameFreak is up to, though. Don't expect GO players to buy a Switch for one game; this ain't necessarily smart from a business standpoint.
    Why would you    Well, if this ain't a disappointment I don't know what is.
    Listen, I understand they're trying something different for once in the franchise, sure. But "different" doesn't always equate to good, and this is a perfect example. I know what GameFreak is up to, though. Don't expect GO players to buy a Switch for one game; this ain't necessarily smart from a business standpoint.
    Why would you casualize a game in a franchise that is already casual? I don't understand. This game is easy, too easy and it doesn't make it any less worse.
    I can say for certain that this is a HUGE step down from previous entries, and definitely not worth the $60 USD.
    This sucks.    … Expand
  81. Dtizet
    Nov 16, 2018
    4
    All pretty but, damn pokemon snap was more difficult, i know it's a casual spin off, but again it is so easy to beat the game that you get bored quick, there is no challenge at all and without challenge one simply start to ask why im pkaying this? And it cost 60 bucks!! I truly recommend you to watch some streaming or walkthrough and then decide if it worth for you
  82. mariotpoop
    Nov 16, 2018
    0
    Series that thought it had lost all difficulty loses last additional bit of difficulty it didn't know it still had.
  83. Menora
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Amazing, my ears are delighted by the soundtrack and the clean visuals, Pikachu is adorable as hell.
    The game is such a pleasure to play with my son!
  84. jtlarraechea
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Very fun game and a nice introduction to the Pokemon world. I played the original red and blue and it's a delight to come back to the Kanto Region.

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

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

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

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

    Cheers,    … Expand
  85. gbanshee
    Nov 16, 2018
    1
    This is a horribly lazy game that has nothing going for it other than nostalgia and graphics, which aren't even all that great if you compare them to other games on Switch. Tons of content removed for no real reason other than the excuse that "it was too complicated". No pro controller support, a 40$ accessory that is pretty much USELESS, in addition to the 60$ price tag on the gameThis is a horribly lazy game that has nothing going for it other than nostalgia and graphics, which aren't even all that great if you compare them to other games on Switch. Tons of content removed for no real reason other than the excuse that "it was too complicated". No pro controller support, a 40$ accessory that is pretty much USELESS, in addition to the 60$ price tag on the game themselves. The games aren't worth even half their price.… Expand
  86. SilvaGolden
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    I'm totally charmed by the soundtrack, the visuals, the cuteness, the end of random encounters. Fantastic game, refreshing!
  87. TheKalahari
    Nov 16, 2018
    4
    This is a very weird entry into the Pokémon series. It feels more like one of the below average spin-off titles that gets released every now and then but since Gamefreak themselves have developed it and are insisting to call it a mainline title, I will do the same. This of course means that will I judge it with the quality of previous mainline titles in mind.
    This is not a good game. It's    This is a very weird entry into the Pokémon series. It feels more like one of the below average spin-off titles that gets released every now and then but since Gamefreak themselves have developed it and are insisting to call it a mainline title, I will do the same. This of course means that will I judge it with the quality of previous mainline titles in mind.
    This is not a good game. It's neither a good Pokémon game nor a good RPG in general. The Pokémon series has always been a very casual and simple part of the JRPG genre, it's made to appeal first and foremost to kids after all. In recent times Gamefreak have adopted the strategy of simplifying the games even more and that's extremely apparent with Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee. These games ignore a plethora of features that have been a staple of the series for many years in favor of cashing in on the Pokémon Go hype by implementing features from that game. This to me seems like a very weird choice to make. Who would have thought that the very first mainline Pokémon title released on a home console would remove features in sake of implementing game mechanics from a mobile title of all things. It feels honestly very bizarre. Apart from that, the game doesn't look what I would expect a home console Pokémon game to look like. It looks like an upscaled 3DS game. This is especially pathetic when you compare it to other bestseller titles on the Switch, such as Mario Odyssey, which looks and runs magnitudes better than Let's Go. This to me really just indicates a lack of effort on Gamefreak's part. They know that whatever they do, the game will sell well. Thus they'll just put in minimal effort and people will defend them for it.
    Not everything is wrond with these games though. I like the concept of Master Trainers for example. I think it could be expanded upon so that it doesn't just fall down to whoever has the faster Pokémon wins but there's definitely potential for some fun post-game content there.
    To be honest, it is very difficult to think of more positive things to say about Let's Go so I'll just wrap up my review with the next few sentences. I don't know who these games are for. I don't think kids are too stupid to play any of the other mainline games and I don't think if you have nostalgia for gen 1 that you would seriously enjoy these games more than the originals or Firered/Leafgreen. Let's Go feels like the biggest stepback in the history of Pokémon. Now we'll just have to hope that Gamefreak keeps Let's Go seperate from the "real" mainline games and that they'll positively surprise us with next year's entry.    … Expand
  88. Mythra
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    It's crazy to see how enjoyable this game is, the visuals are simple but so clean with such a great art style, the soundtrack is so good for my ears, the game is a wonder and takes pokémon is an exciting direction!
  89. FullDive
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    No random battles, nice visuals, incrdible soundtrack...this game has everything to be the most enjoyable Pokémon experience :)
  90. Marioboy
    Nov 16, 2018
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very weak graphics, monotonous gameplay, bad design of the world, not an interesting story, very overpriced. It is a shame that Nintendo releases such weak and cheap games.… Expand
  91. udips
    Nov 16, 2018
    0
    This is a spit in the face for long term fans. I'm afraid for the future of this franchise.
  92. AzureThunder
    Nov 16, 2018
    0
    The only new mechanics this games have are pokemon spawning in the overworld and the capture method, they are ideas that i'd like in a right game design.
    On the other hand this games step back on a lot of other mechanics: deformed art style, day-night cycle removed, all the competitive aspects of the game has been removed (abilities, breeding, items). I don't care about the target of    The only new mechanics this games have are pokemon spawning in the overworld and the capture method, they are ideas that i'd like in a right game design.
    On the other hand this games step back on a lot of other mechanics: deformed art style, day-night cycle removed, all the competitive aspects of the game has been removed (abilities, breeding, items). I don't care about the target of these games but in my eyes this is unacceptable and a symptom of laziness on GF's part.
    I don't want GF to hold my hand during the entire game, i want challenge. They should have made a game where competitive is accessible by more people, they should have introduced mechanics to make the training of competitive pokemon faster. i don't want to talk about pokeball plus and GO connectivity, i think they are garbage.
    I feel GF is making fun of us veterans, i can't see anything of what i love about pokemon in these games which recycle an old region, only add a few new mechanics and trashes a lot of consolidated mechanics from 20 years of franchise.
    I think I'll play Zelda BOTW since i didn't finish it, perhaps i'll start master mode (yes GF that is a game, and i'm not talking about the open world, i am talking about the technical aspects of that game, if pokemon ever reached that level i would be the happiest man in the world. I know it will never happen but dreaming is beautiful). I'm waiting with pleasure the 2019 titles with little hope for a change compared to the last years.    … Expand
  93. Erlox
    Nov 16, 2018
    0
    easy game for casual and go player, i expected nothing and i'm still disappointed
  94. Lorenzogalli
    Nov 16, 2018
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I bought this game to get a confrmation of everything. (This game is a joke).
    First of all it's a 3ds/mobile game with chibi models ported on a Gaming Console, we are in 2018.. why?
    The 3ds games are graphically better (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun/Moon, even Omega Ruby/Sapphire)
    Every important moves, abilities are removed (really important on a mainline game, this looks like a spinoff), other gens pokemons also the evolutions are removed, egg system is removed.
    No battle encounter, the stats of every pokemon are broke, the catch system is clean by the way.
    A level 19 Drowzee can beat a level 70 Drowzee master trainer.. When i tested i was like, what the hell is this... ( You can literally sweep the entire super 4 with a lvl 19 pokemon)
    During a battle my eevee got frozen, but when i changed him he walked back to me without any problem (wtf? you can't come back you should be frozen).
    In 2018 a Blastoise keep using hydro pump with its head instead the cannons(I'm comfused).
    During a legendary battle, if you soft reser to get it shiny, in the overworld wil still look normal.
    The normal mons in the overworld can be found shiny, but not the legendary (only during the battle).
    You can't ride a ninetales and a pidgeot, but you can ride a starmie and a haunter.
    The protagonists are kids (the 90% of the community is over 20)
    The rival should be a real rival, but it's a little friendly kid that fight you in name of love..
    The npcs are more rivals than your rival.
    The battle theme of Giovanni, the boss of team rocket, is now the same as every team rocket npc.
    Walking around the street, you can notice that there is shadow over houses but not on you.
    No sevii island, no Johto region (You can tell me, yeah it's a remake) but what's the excuse about megas? They are not part of pokemon yellow, also some johto npc are inside of this game.
    Day and night cycle is removed, if you want some night vibes you must go to Sabrina gym.
    Frame rate drops on viridian forest, come on...

    This game is unofficially a bad made spinoff (They are telling us that this is a mainline game).
    The next year Mondial league luckily will be in Ultra Sun and Moon and not on this spinoff game.
    If they are telling that this is a mainline game, then future games will be like this.

    Even the kids of my city are disappointed and laughed at this game, we are in 2018 and a 10 years old kid know everything and also expect nice games.
    This game doesn't deserve to be on a gaming console, it should be on a phone store.
    Who buy gaming consoles want a gaming console game and not a phone game, otherwise what would be the purpose to buy a gaming console?    … Expand
  95. benjistan
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    The majority of people metabombing this have never played the game. This is a great introduction to the pokemon universe for young and old.
  96. HaxorHurley
    Nov 16, 2018
    8
    The game is very good looking, graphics and animation wise. If you rush through it you might not get more than 15-20 hours out of the game, but if you catch pokemons, try to fill out the pokedex and explore a bit more, you could easily get more hours out of the game. The fighting system is easier than earlier pokemon games, but that doesnt make the game bad. Look away from all the fansThe game is very good looking, graphics and animation wise. If you rush through it you might not get more than 15-20 hours out of the game, but if you catch pokemons, try to fill out the pokedex and explore a bit more, you could easily get more hours out of the game. The fighting system is easier than earlier pokemon games, but that doesnt make the game bad. Look away from all the fans that just miss the old pokemon games, there are so many pokemon games that fit their criteria, so it is also nice to try a new kind of pokemon game. Motion controls can vary on how accurate they are. Overall a really fun game to play when you are on the run or just want to relax.… Expand
  97. FQueen
    Nov 16, 2018
    3
    Not worth 60.00 USD *I understand this is a spin off game* ^Not for core players^ (Opinion based) (( Was hoping for something more)) --When looking at the face of this game it seems inviting and has a pleasant nostalgic appeal as it should to most Pokemon fans.. when in actuality this game is extremely hand holding and removes core aspects from itself when compared toNot worth 60.00 USD *I understand this is a spin off game* ^Not for core players^ (Opinion based) (( Was hoping for something more)) --When looking at the face of this game it seems inviting and has a pleasant nostalgic appeal as it should to most Pokemon fans.. when in actuality this game is extremely hand holding and removes core aspects from itself when compared to of many of the other Pokemon games. I understand the idea/creation of this game was to mix Pokemon Go and core game-play mechanics; with the "Catching mechanic" and Pokemon Go connectivity aspect it succeeded. But this game at its core fell short in game-play. Yes the game is very hand holding. Yes this game is very short with a lackluster post-game. But for newer player (younger kids) i see that this would be a good Pokemon game to start with.… Expand
  98. lseedeadpeople
    Nov 16, 2018
    0
    Terrible game
    I'm a long-time gamer who enjoyed Pokemon, but I'm disappointed
  99. Skyblue93
    Nov 16, 2018
    0
    A dreadful shallow reimagining of Kanto. An embarrassment to Pokémon franchise. Be a better person and stop supporting Gamefreak’s mediocrity.
  100. steegosaurusss
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Ok listen up, people try to bring this game down but the critic score doesn't lie. Its a good game even though some people are literally crying because it turned out better then they thought and now they're afraid to lose face. As the true fans enjoy this game they are left in the dust crying hahaha.

    Very good game 10/10
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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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