Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu!

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  1. Framomi
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    Si has jugado en tu infancia a Pokemon o quieres adentrarte en el tienes que jugarlo , es una compra obligada. Me ha sorprendido mucho la profundidad de la historia y bien contada que está , los más mínimos detalles de todo, se ve espectacular .
  2. NachoStorm
    Nov 21, 2018
    9
    Pokemon Lets Go is a fulfilling and enriching experience through the nostalgic Kanto region, perfect for veterans and newcomers to pokemon.

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

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

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

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

    I'm 30 hours into the game right now and I only defeated 4 gyms so there is much to do and you can go as fast or slow through the game as you want.
    If you like pokémon and can look past some of the features (or lack of) then there is a big chance you'll have a great time!    … Expand
  4. Sunwer
    Nov 21, 2018
    9
    Un juego muy recomendable, bastante disfrutable. Sus mecánicas añadidas como el modo de captura de Pokémon GO, así como el hecho de poder ver a los Pokémon desde fuera sin tener que entrar a la hierba alta, hacen una "evolución" a la saga desde mi parecer. Puntúo el juego por lo que es en general, el hecho de que no tenga a los más de 800 pokémon disponibles no tiene por que ser unUn juego muy recomendable, bastante disfrutable. Sus mecánicas añadidas como el modo de captura de Pokémon GO, así como el hecho de poder ver a los Pokémon desde fuera sin tener que entrar a la hierba alta, hacen una "evolución" a la saga desde mi parecer. Puntúo el juego por lo que es en general, el hecho de que no tenga a los más de 800 pokémon disponibles no tiene por que ser un impedimento para disfrutar del juego. Si sólo buscas un pokémon competitivo, ni si quiera te pares aquí, pero si buscas un Pokémon para disfrutar, éste es tu lugar. He venido jugando la saga desde Pokémon Blue y puedo decir que Let's GO es en toda regla un juego de la saga principal, un remake de Yellow con algunos ajustes y cambios, pero que creo que le sientan bien al juego. El apartado musical es muy bueno, poder escuchar las melodías de antaño con la tecnología actual es fascinante, y en cuanto al apartado gráfico creo que es el más atinado para una saga como Pokémon. Ojalá siga teniendo éxito y podamos ver secuelas de éste tipo de entregas coexistiendo con la saga tradicional.… Expand
  5. anakoz
    Nov 22, 2018
    10
    I would have waited longer to write a review as i'm only 15 hours in but at this stage I would have given it a 7. Really enjoyable game but the motion controls sometimes don't work as they should which frustrates me but overall very enjoyable game. The reason i'm even writing this is to try to balance out the ridiculous bad reviews from people who clearly haven't played the game. Why yourI would have waited longer to write a review as i'm only 15 hours in but at this stage I would have given it a 7. Really enjoyable game but the motion controls sometimes don't work as they should which frustrates me but overall very enjoyable game. The reason i'm even writing this is to try to balance out the ridiculous bad reviews from people who clearly haven't played the game. Why your life is so meaningless you have to go and give a bad review to a game you don't like the look of. That is the saddest thing i've ever seen.… Expand
  6. 180679529
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    Bastante bueno no es igual que el original pero es mejor gráficamente y además agrega eventos nuevos al juego lo único malo pero simple es la manera de capturar a los pokemon pero es un detalle mínimo.
  7. nastybutler224
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    I Love the game. Best version of Kanto ever. Red/Blue were my first games and this is a great game for original players who fell off and new players who have never played before. Maybe not if you spent 100+ hours in the every pokemon game ever,becouse this game is not as difficult as the last few. But it is way more fun!
  8. osueboy
    Nov 20, 2018
    9
    I've spent around 50 hours playing since launch, ive finished the game, beat mewtwo and everything post game, and i totally loved every single bit, now im shiny hunting, and even if some pokemon are pretty easy to catch, i've been having problems with Pinsir, the game gets pretty hard in some places, because some pokemon are so rare, that you will cry when they run away after breaking fromI've spent around 50 hours playing since launch, ive finished the game, beat mewtwo and everything post game, and i totally loved every single bit, now im shiny hunting, and even if some pokemon are pretty easy to catch, i've been having problems with Pinsir, the game gets pretty hard in some places, because some pokemon are so rare, that you will cry when they run away after breaking from the pokeballs a few times. Having said that, i think it gets easier the more you catch the same species, i didnt miss the wild battles, i even felt there was too many trainers that i couldnt avoid. The problem with people who give reviews of 1 or 0, is they didnt play the game enough, they just hate the idea, but i think it works, i hope they translate this in the next game, the only con i found is that is only gen 1, because i would love to see every single pokemon in this new world.… Expand
  9. StarGin
    Nov 20, 2018
    8
    No es el Pokemon Más impresionante de todos pero sí que es un juego con mecánicas satisfactorias. Ideal para aquellos que se inician con la franquicia. ¿Adictivo? Lo es. ¿Desafiante? Depende de hasta donde quieras llegar. Su banda sonora no es memorable pero sí que pega fuerte. No sólo tienes las primera generación a disposición para capturar, debes entrenarlos y descubrir secretos; que teNo es el Pokemon Más impresionante de todos pero sí que es un juego con mecánicas satisfactorias. Ideal para aquellos que se inician con la franquicia. ¿Adictivo? Lo es. ¿Desafiante? Depende de hasta donde quieras llegar. Su banda sonora no es memorable pero sí que pega fuerte. No sólo tienes las primera generación a disposición para capturar, debes entrenarlos y descubrir secretos; que te ayudarán en el combate en linea con otros entrenadores. Me ha sorprendido el cómo han simplificado los controles. Puedes jugar con los brazos cruzados. Lo estoy disfrutando bastante y parece que le dedicaré muchas horas.… Expand
  10. Nintenhero
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    Un buen punto de inicio para todos aquellos que no estan familiarizados con la saga y quienes quieren rememorar buenos momentos de aquellos tiempos de la gameboy.
  11. amed_fonseca
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    Es un gran juego gráficamente es muy bueno para ser el primer pokemon para switch, este es un muy buen intento para introducir gente nueva a el mundo pokemon, un punto negativo es la dificultad ya que es muy fácil pero desde pokemon esmeralda no e visto un solo pokemon difícil así que ya es un estándar que no sean juegos difíciles pero esto no le quita sabor al juego ya que sigue siendoEs un gran juego gráficamente es muy bueno para ser el primer pokemon para switch, este es un muy buen intento para introducir gente nueva a el mundo pokemon, un punto negativo es la dificultad ya que es muy fácil pero desde pokemon esmeralda no e visto un solo pokemon difícil así que ya es un estándar que no sean juegos difíciles pero esto no le quita sabor al juego ya que sigue siendo muy entretenido y adictivo como cualquier pokemon, por desgracia los haters que están poniéndole calificaciones menores a 6 no tienen idea de lo que es un juego de pokemon y nunca jugaran uno así que no hagan mucho caso a esas calificaciones negativas ya que este juego cumple como un pokemon, podría haber sido mucho mejor pero hay que recordar que es un juego para atraer gente nueva, el pokemon rpg que los hardcore disfrutan llegara el próximo año así que este es una buena oportunidad para llenar el vacío pokemon en nuestros kokoros… Expand
  12. Jacknew
    Nov 21, 2018
    8
    Is not the best of Pokemon's games but isn't the worse either, the capture system is simplified but the battles are the same as any other Pokemon's game, the graphics are not the best that the Switch has to offer, but are good enough to be pretty, plus the nostalgia issue is maybe the best this game has to offer, if you played Pokemon yellow/red/blue. I think that is a perfect Pokemon gameIs not the best of Pokemon's games but isn't the worse either, the capture system is simplified but the battles are the same as any other Pokemon's game, the graphics are not the best that the Switch has to offer, but are good enough to be pretty, plus the nostalgia issue is maybe the best this game has to offer, if you played Pokemon yellow/red/blue. I think that is a perfect Pokemon game for newcomers and a very funny game for the older players (if you can put the hate a side of course).… Expand
  13. Gamiel
    Nov 22, 2018
    10
    El juego no es de 10 y yo esperaba el Pokémon competitivo, pero como gran fan de la saga lo probé y se que está mucho mejor de lo que parece, le pongo 10 aunque se merezca un 8 o por ahí porque de tantos 0 que le ponen baja muchisimo su puntuación, a ver si con el mío aumenta un poco
  14. Akuma_DGM
    Nov 22, 2018
    10
    Beautiful nostalgia game. i love this games series and this cool remaster.12/10
  15. billmyur
    Nov 23, 2018
    10
    Just doing my duty to bring up the average since this game truly doesnt deserve single digit scores
  16. Kenmei
    Nov 30, 2018
    2
    Basically for anyone who, like myself, doesn't like the Pokémon Go! mechanics of catching Pokémon, you won't like this game. I had read a few reviews saying that the nostalgia factor would go a long way in someone's enjoyment of this game, but it wasn't enough to hold my interest because of the new catching mechanics in the game. Also has to do with the fact that the controls to do it,Basically for anyone who, like myself, doesn't like the Pokémon Go! mechanics of catching Pokémon, you won't like this game. I had read a few reviews saying that the nostalgia factor would go a long way in someone's enjoyment of this game, but it wasn't enough to hold my interest because of the new catching mechanics in the game. Also has to do with the fact that the controls to do it, while docked, are clunky at best, and don't work at worst. I really hope that Game Freak doesn't continue with trying to appease to the new Go! generation of Pokémon when the new mainline game comes out next year.… Expand
  17. P1Falchion
    Dec 1, 2018
    8
    Pokemon Go is something a lot of people enjoyed when it first launched. As time went by the number of people playing it decreased but, the community was still strong because of all the improvements made to it. Early this year the Pokemon Company announced two new Pokemon games which were an untitled Gen 8 Pokemon game and Let’s Go Eevee and Pikachu. Let’s Go Pikachu and Eevee are basicallyPokemon Go is something a lot of people enjoyed when it first launched. As time went by the number of people playing it decreased but, the community was still strong because of all the improvements made to it. Early this year the Pokemon Company announced two new Pokemon games which were an untitled Gen 8 Pokemon game and Let’s Go Eevee and Pikachu. Let’s Go Pikachu and Eevee are basically remakes of Pokemon Yellow and the main difference with this game and the original was the graphical upgrade and the gameplay would integrate a lot of elements introduced in Pokemon Go. Like the popularity of Pokemon Go the announcement of these Let’s Go games were mixed. After playing Let’s Go Pikachu I now consider this one of my favorite Pokemon games I have ever played.

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

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

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

    This game has been talked bad about by a lot of fans of Pokemon. That hasn’t stopped the success of this game and really I am glad that it is doing well. This game was easy and I was fine with that. I needed a game like this because I don’t always want to play a game where you have to focus on a lot happening and in this game it was simple: catch Pokemon, battle trainers, and win that's it. This was a nice nostalgia trip for me too because I did grow up watching and playing Pokemon and this was just a great time. If the Pokemon Company wants to make more Let’s Go games true be told I would be fine with it because I know that the main series Pokemon games are still coming. Gen 8 will not play like Let’s Go but, I do hope that some features like wild Pokemon showing up in the wild is a returning feature. The music in this game is fantastic and another thing that is exciting me for Gen 8. I would recommend people to try out Pokemon Let’s Go because it is a really great time, and they may have the same feeling coming out after playing it which is excitement for what is to come for Pokemon on Switch.    … Expand
  18. AlphaBR
    Nov 26, 2018
    4
    Overall, I am not pleased with this game. I have been a Pokemon fan every since Omega Ruby and have liked the quality and style of the games up until Pokemon Let's Go Eevee and Pikachu. There are some aspects of the game that I like. For example, I believe that you are able to choose which Pokemon you want to catch instead of random encounters is nice and I preferably quite like it. I alsoOverall, I am not pleased with this game. I have been a Pokemon fan every since Omega Ruby and have liked the quality and style of the games up until Pokemon Let's Go Eevee and Pikachu. There are some aspects of the game that I like. For example, I believe that you are able to choose which Pokemon you want to catch instead of random encounters is nice and I preferably quite like it. I also think that because of the new combo feature and the Shiny Charm, it makes catching shiny Pokemon more enjoyable and easier rather than spending hours on end trying to find that one shiny Pokemon you were looking for. There are many features that are unpleasant and disappointing about this game as well. I found this game to be quite fun when I was playing it. I liked battling all the gyms and battling the Elite Four again, but after that I quickly lost interest in the game. I myself am not a shiny hunter so that takes the aspect of "chaining" as I call it and filling up the PokeDex out of the question. The "Master Trainers" don't provide a interesting thing to do after the game, and Team Rocket does a lousy job of trying to battle your trainer again after the game. Overall, I am disappointed in the post game adventure unlike Sun, Omega Ruby, and X. I also am not a fan of the catching mechanism that Game-freak used in this game. I find myself using too many Pokeballs and infuriating myself on how Pokemon somehow instantaneously flee from battles breaking my chains. I am used to spending 1-3 Pokeballs in the other core games rather than 7-9 Pokeballs in this game. I also dislike how there are only 151 core Pokemon in this game (excluding the legendary, special Pokemon, and the Alolan Pokemon). This makes for the game to be somewhat boring and tiring going through. I honestly think there is a lack of story line here both in game and post game. The way that Game-freak merged the game with Pokemon Go was disappointing and unpleasant for the core gamers. Overall, I think you should give this game a try. It's not only my opinion that shapes your mind to whether you want to buy the game or not. I think it should not be called a core series game and more of a sub-series game. Disappointing overall.… Expand
  19. Karnifex
    Dec 3, 2018
    1
    Before I say anything about this game...I just want to preface by saying that I have been here since the beginning. I have played every Pokemon game that has come out, always anticipating the next one because of how progressively more detailed (yet also simple in game play mechanics) they get as time goes on - how much more content and love seems to be poured in...
    sigh...I am just so    Before I say anything about this game...I just want to preface by saying that I have been here since the beginning. I have played every Pokemon game that has come out, always anticipating the next one because of how progressively more detailed (yet also simple in game play mechanics) they get as time goes on - how much more content and love seems to be poured in...
    sigh...I am just so upset and worried at this point after playing Let's Go. It has so little content and many of the wonderful things that made the game progressively better were suddenly removed (held items, abilities, a ton of moves, BREEDING?!?!, fishing, day/night, wild battles, exp share off/on option, a developed story...) it is just so bare...SO bare that you can play and feel like you're the loneliest person on the planet. I want to attack and fight with my pokemon, not throw balls all day....but that is just me. I worry for the future...I hope they don't use these simplifications for the next game to be released because that will be crushing.
    On a positive note...this game having an IV checker is fantastic and I like being able to easily tell how good or bad my catch is...that is about the only addition I was thrilled with though.
    Please...PLEASE, Nintendo...also realize we are grown-ups now for the most part...intrigue us with something a bit darker if possible next time, or just keep the strategy alive so we are stimulated....    … Expand
  20. Hilario1917
    Dec 5, 2018
    0
    mal juego, aburrido y muy casual yen relacion costo beneficio no me parece que sea un juego rentable
  21. DangerCrusader
    Dec 13, 2018
    4
    This is an unnecessary remake. We already have a remake, why need another on? I hate how you have to catch Pokemon like you do in Pokémon Go. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire and Gen 7 are better than this. Thus game feels lazy, to be honest.
  22. lop
    Apr 25, 2019
    0
    The fact that you can longer battle wild pokemons automatically makes this a different game. I like how every Pokemon in the group gets exp though. Nice graphic. Expected a bit more of the game. Maybe a bit more story and a bit more little side challenges. Not asking for a lot. If I had got the game for $10, I would have gave it a 8. At premium price, this game is garbage.
  23. Mystic2000
    Dec 18, 2018
    0
    Pokemon Lets go can be easily described as the greatest decline in quality the series has ever seen. Instead of advancing on what came before or even sidestepping with a new idea Lets Go takes massive leaps back in nearly every department. Tried and tested have been either replaced with terrible minigames or removed entirely. While the other main series games could be seen as beginnerPokemon Lets go can be easily described as the greatest decline in quality the series has ever seen. Instead of advancing on what came before or even sidestepping with a new idea Lets Go takes massive leaps back in nearly every department. Tried and tested have been either replaced with terrible minigames or removed entirely. While the other main series games could be seen as beginner level video games with enough depth to entice more mature players Lets go acts as a painfully easy experience that requires next to no effort in order to beat. This game panders to gen 1 fanatics at the cost of everything they're built in the 20 years following red and blue to create a game I can't recommend to anyone.… Expand
  24. lammatt
    Nov 17, 2018
    0
    they raised the price by 20

    they stripped down the game to 20% of what it has always been.

    nuff said
  25. manu1290
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    Entretenido, intuitivo, un juego para iniciar a las nuevas generaciones en el mundo de Pokemon, y para los mas veteranos un bonito tributo al juego que lo inicio todo. Excelente música, gráficos coloridos, jugabilidad optima y amigable para los mas nuevos y lo suficiente profunda para los mas expertos.
  26. GitanoUrbano
    Nov 20, 2018
    9
    Hermoso remake de una de las primeras aventuras de Pokemon, adaptado para un nuevo publico que se ingresa desde pokemon go para conocer las mecanicas del juego.
  27. Ragnvaldr
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    I'm rating this a 10 to balance out the overflow of utter **** rating this game low for no valid reason.

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

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

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

    This isn't a main series game, it's a spinoff, and y'all are acting like it murdered your childhood out back with a shovel. Get over yourselves. It's a charming, fun, and completely valid game.    … Expand
  28. vicente252
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    It's a fun game i loved. Because the difficult it's similiar like a normal pokemon game and the new catch ystem it's good, there is so many trainers fight what more you want?
  29. CalacaCR
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    It's a lovely game, a kind of remake of Generation I (specifically, Yellow Version, but not quite the same, more like a re-imagination of it) with updated graphics and modern mechanics. As a long time player of the series, since Blue Version and having missed only the original Sun & Moon, I feel this is another Pokémon series, with all of its heart, charm, and core intact, if not improved.It's a lovely game, a kind of remake of Generation I (specifically, Yellow Version, but not quite the same, more like a re-imagination of it) with updated graphics and modern mechanics. As a long time player of the series, since Blue Version and having missed only the original Sun & Moon, I feel this is another Pokémon series, with all of its heart, charm, and core intact, if not improved. The game world really comes alive when you see the pokémon out in the field, it actually makes much more sense, I now think the random encounter and battle catch system are just plain wrong. I don't think this is a "core" series game, but I think they now better keep some of the new mechanics in the upcoming core game; also, I just wouldn't mind if they rebooted the series starting with Let's Go, I'd LOVE a reimagination of Johto following on Let's Go new mechanics, it'd be great! But I digress, Let's Go Pikachu it's a beautiful game, very easy to enjoy, if you want hardcore mechanics and challenges you can enjoy this game, if you just want to raise you Pikachu and have fun you'll love this game, if you want to send a love letter to your childhood you need this game. Personally, I think this is just what Pokémon is supposed to be, and what I want it to be from now on… Expand
  30. Synaeron
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    While it’s not perfect. It’s a fun romp and a great introduction to pokemon on the switch. I miss the wild battles but enjoy the catching mechanic when it functions correctly.
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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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