Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu!

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  1. Fibercon
    Nov 24, 2018
    8
    While the game is quite easy, it is a LOT of fun. The motion controls aren't very great for catching pokemon but the Pokeball Plus does make it a bit easier. I've been playing Pokemon since the early 2000's and I would consider myself a hardcore fan. This game is GREAT for what it's meant to be. Casuals and hardcore fans can enjoy it. I really don't mind wild battles not being in the gameWhile the game is quite easy, it is a LOT of fun. The motion controls aren't very great for catching pokemon but the Pokeball Plus does make it a bit easier. I've been playing Pokemon since the early 2000's and I would consider myself a hardcore fan. This game is GREAT for what it's meant to be. Casuals and hardcore fans can enjoy it. I really don't mind wild battles not being in the game because they weren't fun for me personally anyways. I would give it a higher score if it wasn't for the poorly optimized motion controls.… Expand
  2. kaelmato
    Nov 27, 2018
    8
    Having played the Pokemon games all my life since they were first released on a Gameboy, I feel like this was the first time I had played Pokemon in years.

    Why, you may ask? Well over the years as I learned to use the various game mechanics (IV'S EV'S etc.) to my advantage, all the Pokemon (even new releases) just became numbers for me. They didn't feel like Pokemon anymore. I didn't    Having played the Pokemon games all my life since they were first released on a Gameboy, I feel like this was the first time I had played Pokemon in years.

    Why, you may ask? Well over the years as I learned to use the various game mechanics (IV'S EV'S etc.) to my advantage, all the Pokemon (even new releases) just became numbers for me. They didn't feel like Pokemon anymore. I didn't feel like I was playing a Pokemon game, instead I was just playing a numbers game where you could replace the Pokemon with static stick men and nothing would change.

    This game was a refreshing change in that it removed most of the numbers and made the focus on catching Pokemon (You know, gotta catch 'em all, and all that?). I felt like a kid again, I felt like I just wanted to catch them all just because I could, and not just because I felt I needed a specific stick man for breeding to get some specific skill for another stick man.

    The game however was a bit too easy, but it didn't really bother me because I was having fun, honest to god fun. Something I hadn't experienced in ANY game for a long long while. Just good old fun with no calculating optimal stick figure builds or the weight of the world weighing down on my shoulders. I was on a journey with Pokemon, and that's all there was to it.

    However as much I liked this nice little break between Pokemon games I still feel the next game should be a more traditional game. This game, even though I did enjoy it as a nice break, should indeed stay as just a break from the usual formula. There's just something about building the perfect stick man. Something other games can't really nail down.    … Expand
  3. Phantom90
    Nov 27, 2018
    8
    Great fun relaxed style of play and occasionally very challenging. Having not owned or played any of the previous Pokémon games I was pleasantly surprised by how addictive it could be I highly recommend it.
  4. MrBardTimes
    Dec 1, 2018
    8
    TL;DR: A pokemon game.
    Long review: this game is a pokemon game, if you like the other 28 previous entries, you're going to like this. It has a few changes that you may make you think twice (like how to capture pokemon) but it blends well with the game. The game has one of the higher inmersion in the franchise. The cut-scenes are great and the aesthetics is one of the best ones so far.    TL;DR: A pokemon game.
    Long review: this game is a pokemon game, if you like the other 28 previous entries, you're going to like this. It has a few changes that you may make you think twice (like how to capture pokemon) but it blends well with the game. The game has one of the higher inmersion in the franchise. The cut-scenes are great and the aesthetics is one of the best ones so far.
    The game it's a bit easie than previous ones, but you can make it harder by not abusing the catch streak to lvl up.
    They have made a lot easier to get shinies and pokemons with perfect IV, so if you like to go for shiny/IV hunting, you're going to like this.
    Overall a solid game, it could have been better with a little more dept, but still a solid entry.    … Expand
  5. Protomario
    Dec 5, 2018
    8
    I’ll be reviewing this from the five pillars of Gaming, Story, Graphics, Gameplay, Sound, and Controls.

    Let’s begin with the story – You’re a Pokemon trainer, and your goal is to become a Pokemon Master, yeah and along the way you just happen to encounter this evil organization bent on world domination, and you, being that 10-year-old Pokemon Master, are the only one who can help.    I’ll be reviewing this from the five pillars of Gaming, Story, Graphics, Gameplay, Sound, and Controls.

    Let’s begin with the story –

    You’re a Pokemon trainer, and your goal is to become a Pokemon Master, yeah and along the way you just happen to encounter this evil organization bent on world domination, and you, being that 10-year-old Pokemon Master, are the only one who can help.
    Yup, this is basically Pokemon Yellow all over again, and that isn’t a bad thing, but again, 12th and 13th time you’ve may have done this…

    Story checks out, but Gameplay is the most controversial change -
    Capturing Pokemon – Bonus’s are offered for better captures like Candies, and after capturing multiple Pokemon you can capture one with better stats as a possibility.
    Pokemon appear on the over-world, while still mostly constrained to the spawning areas, caves, grass, water, you can see them, avoid them if you want or force the encounter you want, instead of random encounters.

    Some people were worried about wild Pokemon battles being gone and the experience Grind, but in this game, you gain XP from multiple sources which balances out the lack of random wild battles, but I still feel like it is somewhat missed.
    Some people feel there are plenty of Pokemon trainers in place of wild battles, but I still find it would be better to be able to test these new Pokemon captures in a wild battle before a trainer battle, but eh…
    Ridable Pokemon replace the old bike, which is pretty cool because I always wanted to fly on a Charizard in Gen 1

    And this is a remake/remaster/ Pokemon GO and Yellow smashed together, so yes, I can now ride Charizard…and Dragonite, and Rapidash, and Arcanine…
    This is the first Pokemon main series game that is co-opable, but the second player is more of a tag along helper than a primary player themselves.
    It is very great that you can play this game with your child, cousin, friend, whomever wants to play with you can now join in the fun without getting too deeply involved in the game.

    The starter Pokemon are very focused on here -
    Pikachu and Eevee are the ones that are focused on most out of all the Pokemon – they have unique cutscenes, animations, and interactivity.
    Pikachu has some special moves to compensate for it being an electric type as a starter, but Eevee can learn a special move from its Eeveeluition forms, just don’t judge whomever created the names, cause they are really bad, like Baddy bad.

    These new moves have been called OP by many people who have played the game extensively, and to that I simply say you could get moves like Bubble Beam, Thunderbolt, Psychic, Ice Beam, Rock Slide, and Body Slam fairly early in the original Gen 1 games.
    These kinds of games require a player to limit themselves if they want a challenge, because you are not required to keep either Eevee or Pikachu in your team.
    The user interface is completely different, cleaned up menus seem much more modern and look great.

    Go Park is the transferable location where you can send your Pokemon from Pokemon GO to Pokemon Let’s GO, via mini games, it’s great if you played Pokemon GO a lot and will save you a lot of time if you want to challenge every master trainer in the game.
    Because every Master Trainer requires each and every Pokemon, Pidgey, Pidgiotto, Pidgiot… Caterpie, Metepod, Butterfree…
    Every one of them, and… yeah Pokemon Go transferring will save you that time of once again, recapturing them all…

    Controls would be the next biggest change because this game is reliant on motion controls…
    Motion controls are not good, handheld mode works better, but the accuracy of throwing a ball via a joycon is similar to Pokemon GO, it’s not the best.
    And the capture chances always feel random, sometimes a low-level Pokemon will just break free instantly for no discernible reason.
    But to add to this you can buy a Pokeball accessory that contains Mew, more importantly, you can use the Pokeball as a special Joy-con controller, which is supposed to enhance the experience… but… yeah.

    I’ll leave that to your personal opinion, is $40 worth the money to play a Pokemon game with a Pokeball controller, that’s a hard sale for me, but maybe not for you.
    Finally let’s finish with sounds, and from the music to the sound effects, it’s gen 1 and it never sounded so good. They sound great and invoke a great amount of nostalgia.
    Pokémon is really great, and Let’s GO Pikachu will bring Kanto back once again, and finally to the big screen.

    If you don’t enjoy Pokemon GO, you probably will not enjoy this, but if you can enjoy this game a nice nod back to the gen 1 series, you’ll probably have a good time with this game.
    I have tried to avoid all spoilers of this game by using certain footage for those whom haven’t had a chance to play this generation yet.    … Expand
  6. Kashmoney
    Dec 15, 2018
    8
    Intro: Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu (and Eevee) are great games for a laid back casual experience. However, for those who seek a competitive for deep adventure, these games may not be for you.

    What is it/The Good: For those who don't know, Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and it's counterpart Pokemon Let's Go Eevee are the newest titles for the Pokemon Franchise. Setting place in the original    Intro: Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu (and Eevee) are great games for a laid back casual experience. However, for those who seek a competitive for deep adventure, these games may not be for you.

    What is it/The Good: For those who don't know, Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and it's counterpart Pokemon Let's Go Eevee are the newest titles for the Pokemon Franchise. Setting place in the original Pokemon region known as Kanto, this game takes a classic journey into the modern day by replacing traditional wild encounters with catching Pokemon like in Pokemon Go, the popular mobile game. This region still has the eight gym leaders, elite four, champion, rival battles, and trainer battles just like the other games. Also, the OG evil team, Team Rocket, returns in this game along with the goofy trio Jessie, James, and Meowth. The game also makes the world of Kanto into a place full of life by re-adding Pokemon following your character and introduces wild roaming Pokemon on the routes in Kanto, a feature that I have seen many times in the community, and also the ability to ride certain Pokemon like Charizard and Arcanine like the Pokemon Trainer you are. Speaking of which, the game also limits the soon to be 900 Pokemon to the original 151 and Alolan Form Pokemon from the Sun and Moon games, making it easier for anyone to fill and at least fill the Kanto Dex. Catching Pokemon in this game is just like how it is in Pokemon Go. It can sometimes be tricky to throw a Pokeball in the beginning, but over time I was able to get it down no problem so it shouldn't be too hard for others to get the motion controls down. Plus, you can always put the Switch in handheld mode and move it around your area and snag that pocket monster. Along with the catching mechanics, mobile trainers can now transfer their Pokemon from Pokemon Go to either Let's Go title and train their team on the Switch. However, once a Pokemon is sent away like this, they cannot return to Pokemon Go. Another thing to mention is that the games do a very decent job with visuals/graphics, while others might not enjoy it as much, the games do look great for the most part. In other words, it's not bad to look at.

    The Bad: Along with what I believe was good, it's time to look at what many people are complaining about. Along with what the games added, Game Freak also took away many different features that modern Pokemon games are known for. Features such as EV's and IV's, breeding, egg moves, and etc. to make this game more of a casual and easy to pick title than previous titles. By removing these factors, many competitive and old-school fans are upset that these games were not what they have envisioned the first RPG Pokemon game on the Switch would be like. Also while some people may not mind this, many also dislike the removal of all other Pokemon from different generations. However, to be fair the games were not made for a competitive experience and were not marketed for competitive players at all. Although I can understand why these changes do upset many fans of the franchise. Also, the price of $60 is a bit too much even for me.

    Overall Thoughts: Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee are great games for casuals and beginners to pick up. There are definitely not the greatest Pokemon games and that's fine. While they are not the best for veteran and competitive players, they definitely great gifts for the holiday along with other Switch games like Mario Odyssey, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Legend of Zelda BOTW, and Splatoon 2. If you are still unsure about the games, well that's fine too. WIth the next main Pokemon titles coming in 2019, all of the removed competitive features and Pokemon from other generations will be making a come back in those games so you can wait on that. Plus, the Let's Go games might get a price drop around those times as well. Overall though, these games are great for a casual and relax experience and should be seen as just that. For more information, I would recommend looking at different Pokemon Youtubers and see what they think about the game, look at gameplay footage, and look at reviews from all angles. I hope you've enjoyed this long first review and I'll try and do more like this in the future. Also, excuse me for any major grammar mistakes I might have missed.    … Expand
  7. StoneBio
    Dec 12, 2018
    8
    It´s a notalgic game without big innovations. Let´s Go Eevee/Pikachu is a good game to relax...
  8. Luia_94
    Dec 15, 2018
    8
    No me gustaría que las entregas principales acabasen adoptando muchas de las mecánicas de este juego, a pesar de eso, el juego es muy divertido, es familiar ya que es el juego con el que inicié en la saga hace ya 19 años, pero tiene cambios que lo hacen fresco y divertido.
    Este juego me ha sacado más de una carcajada.
  9. Sephsekla
    Jan 4, 2019
    8
    A beautiful, straightforward game that will definitely succeed at bringing new players into the franchise.

    Let's Go is a simplified experience that's perfect for easing in children and newcomers, and has enough nostalgia and fun gameplay to tide me over until the Generation 8 games bring a more traditional Pokemon game experience, As long as you don't go in expecting Generation 8    A beautiful, straightforward game that will definitely succeed at bringing new players into the franchise.

    Let's Go is a simplified experience that's perfect for easing in children and newcomers, and has enough nostalgia and fun gameplay to tide me over until the Generation 8 games bring a more traditional Pokemon game experience,

    As long as you don't go in expecting Generation 8 (which it's not), you'll have a great time.    … Expand
  10. KratosKong
    Jan 18, 2019
    8
    Este entrega de Pokemon quizás carezca de muchas cosas pero es perfecto para aquellos que dejamos la franquicia hace tiempo y ahora queremos volver.
  11. jrdevelaz
    Feb 15, 2019
    8
    The game is ok. It's simple, but fun and the graphics, compared with S/M, are great.
  12. XxBerkan
    Jul 15, 2019
    8
    Its very good and the graphic is beautiful but its waaaaay too easy.Ezzzzzzzz
  13. Luahanseng
    Aug 12, 2020
    8
    its fun, but after completing the game you know that this was not made to be a main pokemon game. I LOVED the battle mechanics though
  14. VideofulJoe
    Dec 20, 2019
    8
    Un juego que busca revisitar el inicio de la saga apostando por mecánicas nuevas que funcionan en mayor o menor medida según la persona que lo juegue. Teniendo en cuenta que no es un RPG tradicional, la ejecución de Let's Go es un buen primer intento de darle una vuelta de tuerca a la fórmula.

    Lo Bueno: - Volver a Kanto siempre es amor. - Incluir las formas de Alola diversifica el    Un juego que busca revisitar el inicio de la saga apostando por mecánicas nuevas que funcionan en mayor o menor medida según la persona que lo juegue. Teniendo en cuenta que no es un RPG tradicional, la ejecución de Let's Go es un buen primer intento de darle una vuelta de tuerca a la fórmula.

    Lo Bueno:

    - Volver a Kanto siempre es amor.
    - Incluir las formas de Alola diversifica el Pokédex tradicional.

    Lo Malo:

    - El juego se vuelve demasiado fácil.
    - Se pudo haber hecho un post-game más robusto.    … Expand
  15. RollEXE
    Nov 16, 2019
    8
    I personally enjoy more this game than Sword and Shield. The music is great, the gameplay may be dumbed out and made more for children, but I found the battles really fun to play and most of the Kanto region features are present. This is a game I totally recommend.
  16. Mister_Jey
    Jan 12, 2021
    8
    → Pokémon jaune remastered !
    Quel bonheur de retrouver l'une des versions Pokémon de mon enfance au goût du jour. Le gameplay a par ailleurs quelque peu changé, principalement la capture, qui ici est plutôt celle du jeu mobile Pokémon GO. Un pari audacieux, je préfère la méthode classique, mais ça passe… c'est surtout graphiquement qu'il a été génial à redécouvrir, donc merci aux    → Pokémon jaune remastered !
    Quel bonheur de retrouver l'une des versions Pokémon de mon enfance au goût du jour. Le gameplay a par ailleurs quelque peu changé, principalement la capture, qui ici est plutôt celle du jeu mobile Pokémon GO. Un pari audacieux, je préfère la méthode classique, mais ça passe… c'est surtout graphiquement qu'il a été génial à redécouvrir, donc merci aux développeurs.

    Sortie en novembre 2018 / Développé par Game Freak.    … Expand
  17. mwkelly13
    Nov 19, 2019
    8
    This game is a simplified Pokemon game. Great for someone new to the series, veterans may find it a bit too simple. I have played since Blue version so I enjoyed revisiting Kanto in improved graphics. I found the game to be well-made and enjoyed shiny hunting in the post game. Pokemon in the over world was a great quality of life improvement.
  18. sergio123456
    Feb 19, 2020
    8
    Genial remasterización de la primera generación de pokemon, gran lavado de cara, juego imprescindible para fans de la saga, muy divertido y que nunca cansa.
  19. fanmadeendings
    Feb 15, 2022
    8
    Very casual games, but with pokemon, that's not a problem for me at all. The graphics are kinda nice, the music is outstanding and they absolutely nailed ride and following pokemon (and then forgot how to do it in SwSh and BDSP), wich shouldn't mean so much to me, but it does. It also really nicely remixes the original encounter tables and introduces overworld pokemon to the series!
  20. piscesperiod
    May 6, 2020
    8
    I'm an old school, die-hard Pokemon fan. I spent hundreds of hours playing the old Pokemon games (red, blue, green, gold and silver, then Fire red, Emerald green etc.), and I've watched the anime since the very beginning.

    Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu! is the 2018 version of the proverbial Game Boy Color games. The original 152 Pokemon, the Kanto region. The game added graphical    I'm an old school, die-hard Pokemon fan. I spent hundreds of hours playing the old Pokemon games (red, blue, green, gold and silver, then Fire red, Emerald green etc.), and I've watched the anime since the very beginning.

    Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu! is the 2018 version of the proverbial Game Boy Color games. The original 152 Pokemon, the Kanto region. The game added graphical enhancements (not to mention Pokemon roaming freely in the wild) and rewarding little features such as being able to ride your favorite Pokemon (you can fly on your Charizard, c'mon, what's not to like!).

    What most people seem not to be okay with is the 'Pokemon Go'-like battle/capture mechanics. Gym battles and battling against other trainers remain loyal to the franchise, what has really changed is how you weaken Pokemon before you catch them. You don't grind and battle Pokemon in the wild like in the old days. Now it's basically the Pokemon-Go system, where you simply lure them with berries and what not, keep throwing a pokeball until you get them, and by capturing the same Pokemon over and over, you level up your Pokemon.

    In my personal opinion, that absolutely does NOT mean that the developers did a bad job, or that the game is any less interesting or engaging. It's bringing in people from a different generation, people that have experienced this much beloved franchise in a different way than we did.

    The only real issue that I see (and that's based on a completely personal reason) is that if you prefer to play with your Switch docked like I do, you must get used to only using one of the joy cons to move around, catch Pokemon etc. So I'm rating it 8. Otherwise it would've been a 9.

    All in all, Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu! is a gem for real Pokemon fans, young and old. And for those that witnessed how times (and gaming) has changed, it brings a fresh breeze that still carries that wonderful scent we all remember playing the older games that were released 22 years ago.    … Expand
  21. ReeceH
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    I found this game really enjoyable to play when your playing through the story but when you finish the story your not left with much to do other than catch every Pokemon and battle online (which costs money) but other than that good game!
  22. Sus1216
    Jul 11, 2020
    8
    Jugué al Pokémon Amarillo hace mil años y nunca pude terminármelo. Supongo que nunca he sido gran fan de los videojuegos de Pokémon y supongo que no era el momento. Con este remake debo decir que la experiencia ha sido satisfactoria. Volver a Kanto ha sido muy divertido y volver a capturar a los 150 iniciales una alegría. Creo que uno de los puntos más positivos del juego es que no haceJugué al Pokémon Amarillo hace mil años y nunca pude terminármelo. Supongo que nunca he sido gran fan de los videojuegos de Pokémon y supongo que no era el momento. Con este remake debo decir que la experiencia ha sido satisfactoria. Volver a Kanto ha sido muy divertido y volver a capturar a los 150 iniciales una alegría. Creo que uno de los puntos más positivos del juego es que no hace falta combatir con los pokémon para capturarlos. El juego sigue el sistema de Pokémon Go que es todo un acierto. Lanzas la pokeball con alguna baya para que sea más fácil la captura y listo. Lo que hace al juego más llevadero. Habrá gente que no le guste, pero para los nuevos jugadores o para quien no sea muy fan de la saga, este juego para iniciarse sería el perfecto. A nivel de rutas, escenarios, npc's...muy parecidos al original y todo muy colorido. Toda una experiencia volver a Kanto. Muy recomendable.… Expand
  23. Patedus
    Mar 16, 2022
    8
    An absolutely delightful and safe remake that captures the original Kanto experience from a more refreshing lens
  24. grimreapersims
    Jan 20, 2022
    8
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  25. Yap1994
    Sep 21, 2022
    8
    This pokemon games it great with a story line behind I like it play this games not always but I'm a pokemon fans too inside have many different type of Pokemon and it cool for people who love pokemon my favorite it Pikachu that way I play this games .
  26. vasilias21
    Nov 13, 2022
    8
    If had more depth like zelda link's awakening would be a masterpiece.But you can play it and have some fun and remember your youth.
  27. ReviewdaShopee
    Dec 12, 2022
    8
    Para os dinossauros amantes da franquia, Pokémon, "Let's Go Pikachu" é um resgate das memórias das primeiras aventuras vivenciadas através das telas do Gameboy. Claro que, dessa vez, com uma roupagem muito melhor!!

    Divertido, nostálgico, bonito de se ver!! Diferente do seu antecessor, Pokémon Yellow, "Let's Go Pikachu" é um jogo mais focado na captura e no completar da Pokedex e, talvez    Para os dinossauros amantes da franquia, Pokémon, "Let's Go Pikachu" é um resgate das memórias das primeiras aventuras vivenciadas através das telas do Gameboy. Claro que, dessa vez, com uma roupagem muito melhor!!

    Divertido, nostálgico, bonito de se ver!! Diferente do seu antecessor, Pokémon Yellow, "Let's Go Pikachu" é um jogo mais focado na captura e no completar da Pokedex e, talvez por isso, não agrade aos fãs mais exigentes da franquia. Apesar do nível de dificuldade ser inferior a outros jogos da franquia, "Let's Go Pikachu" compensa essa diferença pelo seu visual extremamente adorável e pela animação de alguns ataques (que são de cair o queixo!). Se você é um entusiasta das primeiras gerações e teve a oportunidade de jogar Pokémon Yellow em algum momento, garanto que "Let's Go Pikachu" te trará uma série de memórias felizes e encontros marcantes!    … Expand
  28. kristinaformer
    Nov 24, 2022
    8
    this is a nice cute relaxing pokemon game i adore the lets go catching mechanics would love a johto version as well. my only complaint is the lack of games in celedon I want my slot machines and voltorb flip back.
  29. Wesreviewsgames
    Jan 30, 2023
    8
    Ahh yes, pokemon let's go pikachu. It reminds of my very first pokemon game, Pokemon yellow. The game is really fun with the catching and all but it gets really repetitive but man! The post game is so fun! I also like how you dont need 2 games to complete the dex, just get pokemon GO and your set!
  30. BobbeSan
    Jul 16, 2023
    8
    This has aged well. The graphics are the best for a pokemon game imo, and it plays smooth, unlike the new open world stuff, which has stutters and pop-ins. It is a shame they use the GO style catching mechanics and have removed wild pokemon battles all together. And the exp share take away the challenge. i have fond memories of playing rby on gbc. And it was more of a challenge then mostThis has aged well. The graphics are the best for a pokemon game imo, and it plays smooth, unlike the new open world stuff, which has stutters and pop-ins. It is a shame they use the GO style catching mechanics and have removed wild pokemon battles all together. And the exp share take away the challenge. i have fond memories of playing rby on gbc. And it was more of a challenge then most of the new games, if not all. I was able to figure it out as a kid, english is not even my native language. Why should kids today not be able to?
    Too much "holding my hand", in the new games.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 84 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 65 out of 84
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 84
  3. Negative: 0 out of 84
  1. PLAY! Zine
    Mar 5, 2019
    85
    A simple, nostalgic return to the Kanto region, offers little if you are a series veteran eager for complexity and challenge. But if that's not your main interest, Pokemon Let's Go has it all! It's a simple, cute and fun game that will keep you hooked for hours. An excellent starting point for newcomers, and a great nostalgia trip for those in a search for one.
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  2. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Feb 26, 2019
    85
    If you've got a kid in your life who's never played Pokémon before? Buy this game immediately. [Issue #37 – January/February 2019, p. 67]
  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Feb 8, 2019
    78
    It’s hard to make sense of the game that’s basically a Switch port of iOS/Android remake of Pokemon Red/Green. Is it a step forward, step backward – or maybe just a shameless cash-in? Turns out, it’s a great remake – the world looks exactly as we imagined it back when we were staring at black and white pixels of original Red/Green. [Issue#235, p.44]
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