Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu!

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  1. tielingwithit
    May 23, 2019
    6
    Honest review.
    Graphics: Mediocre and unpolished. Animations are stiff. Models still look lifeless and robotic. Objects don't have physics. GF really need to improve on the visuals and animations. It looks depressingly subpar to other Switch titles.
    Performance: Like previous titles, expect frame drops, especially in forest or cave areas and in battles. Music: Nice remixes of the    Honest review.
    Graphics: Mediocre and unpolished. Animations are stiff. Models still look lifeless and robotic. Objects don't have physics. GF really need to improve on the visuals and animations. It looks depressingly subpar to other Switch titles.
    Performance: Like previous titles, expect frame drops, especially in forest or cave areas and in battles.
    Music: Nice remixes of the original R/B soundtrack. Pikachu and Eevee are voiced as if from the anime, which is jarring but adorable. However there is STILL no voice acting.
    Gameplay:
    Capturing-As frustrating as Go. The chain mechanic was a good idea. But Pokemon run away randomly, breaking your chain. Sometimes they jump around just to be nuisances. Motion controls work alright, you can use the stick in handheld.
    Wild encounters-Every battle is like the Safari Zone. You can throw berries as bait for different effects and then pelt it with Pokeballs. Your own pokemon don't help, which made battles feel lonely and repetitive. The pokemon in the game are only from Gen 1, so there's not much variety either. Ironically seeing Pidgey and Rattata everywhere was a big complaint when Go first released. Even FRLG had ways of capturing later gen pokemon (Sevii islands sadly do not return). Likewise, seeing Pokemon walk around the fields made the world lively.
    Walking/Riding Pokemon: A beloved feature. However it was disappointing that you can ride so few of the available Pokemon. But it's one of the few reasons to play this game.
    Portable PC-Actually kinda useful, since I like to swap my team around. However it doesn't have a lot of freedom to organize since it assumes you only ever use your main team. They tried to make it look identical to Go.
    Refresh-Makes a return, but sadly, only for your special partner Pokemon that you start the game with. Most you can do with the other Pokemon is talk with the Pokemon following you or that you're riding on.
    Battles-I'm no competitive player, but they removed way to many features, like held items, abilities, and EVs. Now you can OP your Pokemon with candies. Your starter is overpowered to a silly degree, but it cannot ever evolve.
    Go-I don't play the mobile game because I live in the country. However, in trying the features, they're horrible. The switch struggles to connect to your phone. I really had to fight with it. Once you bring a pokemon over, it can't ever go back to the mobile game. They also locked a legendary behind it, in the most arbitrary way possible.
    Pokeball-It's a neat little device. There are short cut commands you can find online to help with gameplay fluidity. But it works as they described.
    Controls: In docked mode, you must use motion controls, but in handheld mode you can play with the stick, motion controls or gyroscope. The motion controls are responsive and I had no problems with them.

    Over all, it's a very mediocre and somewhat disappointing entry to the mainline pokemon series. Let's Go takes so few risks that it ended up removing features it feared its casual players would struggle with instead of encouraging players to learn the mechanics. It gives the impression of cash grabbing from nostalgic adults and Go fanatics. There's no point of buying it for the mechanics as the mobile game is F2P, and the nostalgia can be revisited through FRLG, a remake that has more content and challenges by comparison to Let's Go. Even Let Go's graphics aren't enough of an enticement, as the models and textures are unimpressive to look at and the game's performance is laggy.
    GF really failed to impress this time, which seems to be a running problem for them ever since XY. And Sword and Shield isn't turning many heads as it looks far too similar to an upscaled USUM. Pokemon games are becoming repetitive and lackluster.
    Should you buy?: It's not a game I would recommend or say stay away from. It just exists. Try it if you like what you hear, avoid it if you don't. You aren't missing much by skipping it, and Sword/Shield release later this year so you won't be starved for Pokemon games. Kids may find it an enjoyable experience, but experienced Pokemon fans would probably get very little enjoyment out of it.    … Expand
  2. Ghazman2019
    Jun 6, 2019
    9
    Ok, some people say that Pokemon Let's Go is nothing but a waste of money, and to that I say no its not! This game is perfect for beginners and was a perfect gap for Pokemon Sword and Shield. although when Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield releases at the end of 2019 there is no point in picking up Let's Go Pikachu or Eevee.
  3. Heracross
    Jun 15, 2019
    0
    Juego que destruye la franquicia desde su base, tomando las mecánicas y bajandolas a niveles infantiles en extremo.

    Pokemon Let's Go como un juego de la saga principal apesta, no tanto por las mecánicas que pudieron estar y no están, no tanto por el hecho de no poder luchar contra pokemon salvajes, sino por ser una versión tan asquerosamente casualizada y sin ningún ápice de curva de    Juego que destruye la franquicia desde su base, tomando las mecánicas y bajandolas a niveles infantiles en extremo.

    Pokemon Let's Go como un juego de la saga principal apesta, no tanto por las mecánicas que pudieron estar y no están, no tanto por el hecho de no poder luchar contra pokemon salvajes, sino por ser una versión tan asquerosamente casualizada y sin ningún ápice de curva de dificultad comparado con el juego en el que se basa, cosas como que uno tiene un repatir. exp soldado con fuego desde el principio, incoherencias tales como que nada mas empezar tienes 50 pokeballs sin que nadie te las diera, cosas absurdas como que te obliguen a llevar a un Pokemon efectivo contra los dos primeros gimnasios, y la rotura anal de poder sacar de la caja a un pokemon donde quieras, cuando quieras, hacen a Pokemon Let's Go una basura como RPG, cuya dificultad solo depende de que el jugador se auto-limite a si mismo o juegue en formato nuzlocke. No hay mas.
    Los movepools de los pokemon y especialmente de Eevee y Pikachu iniciales estan rotos y demasiado casualizados, lo desafiante del Pokemon Amarillo original estaba en por ejemplo, vértelas con Brook con ningún Pokemon de tipo Agua/Planta y ver como derrotabas a sus Pokemon de Tipo Tierra con un Pikachu, como RPG le daba sabor al asunto, pero en Let's Go es completamente asesinado con la aparición de Psyducks y Oddishs en pleno Bosque Verde, lo cual es vergonzoso, así es todo el juego, un vórtice de condescendencia y facilidades sin fin.

    Mejor compren otro juego, lejos de la franquicia Pokémon.    … Expand
  4. Foxazoxi
    Sep 6, 2019
    7
    Of course this is not good enough compared with other pokemon games, it lost so many good features from previous games. But it might be a good one for new people getting into this series.
  5. XxBerkan
    Jul 15, 2019
    8
    Its very good and the graphic is beautiful but its waaaaay too easy.Ezzzzzzzz
  6. AlexSuprem06
    Jul 18, 2019
    7
    Let’s go pikachu is a nice recreation of Kanto but the problem is, I don’t wanna go back to kanto. I’d prefer if they did sinnoh or unova remakes but kanto? This is like the 5th time we return to generation 1. Also I don’t like it that they replaced traditional wild encounter battles with Pokémon go mechanics. I like it that they come out of the grass though. It makes it easier to shinyLet’s go pikachu is a nice recreation of Kanto but the problem is, I don’t wanna go back to kanto. I’d prefer if they did sinnoh or unova remakes but kanto? This is like the 5th time we return to generation 1. Also I don’t like it that they replaced traditional wild encounter battles with Pokémon go mechanics. I like it that they come out of the grass though. It makes it easier to shiny hunt. Plus I like the models in the games. It is good but I’d prefer another gen.… Expand
  7. patinete92
    Oct 9, 2019
    6
    Demasiado fácil. Está bien para atraer público nuevo y jugadores que dejaron la saga hace tiempo. Por lo demás, es un juego más que no está a la altura de la saga de siempre.
  8. 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
  9. Team_Andromeda
    Aug 13, 2019
    0
    the most bad pokemon have ever seen. Please, could you give the IP to monolith software ??
  10. SanelVella
    Nov 13, 2019
    6
    Let's Go is a type of game focused more to the players that didn't have the opportunity to try the Pokémon franchise. For players that are long time fan of the series, it might be a game not suitable for them. However, even if the target audience are non-Pokémon fans, there are some really great ideas built in them, like: Pokémon following you, the Pokémon GO style of catching.

    Overall,    Let's Go is a type of game focused more to the players that didn't have the opportunity to try the Pokémon franchise. For players that are long time fan of the series, it might be a game not suitable for them. However, even if the target audience are non-Pokémon fans, there are some really great ideas built in them, like: Pokémon following you, the Pokémon GO style of catching.

    Overall, is an entry that i wouldn't recommend at full 60$ bucks price, for how short it is and how little content there is... But it's a decent entry point for non-Pokémon fans to understand how the main series games are.    … Expand
  11. Zankyouo
    Sep 3, 2019
    3
    Este pokémon me perece junto con el 3ro, el peor de la franquicia. Esta casualizado hasta el punto en el que la dificultad es tan baja que o te limitas los factores jugables que te da el juego, o no te puto diviertes.

    No entiendo porque cojones Nintendo no entiende aún que su público no es gilipollas, para que voy a jugar un juego de pokémon como pokémon go pero con un sistema de combate    Este pokémon me perece junto con el 3ro, el peor de la franquicia. Esta casualizado hasta el punto en el que la dificultad es tan baja que o te limitas los factores jugables que te da el juego, o no te puto diviertes.

    No entiendo porque cojones Nintendo no entiende aún que su público no es gilipollas, para que voy a jugar un juego de pokémon como pokémon go pero con un sistema de combate sin gracia? Para eso juego únicamente pokémon go. Ir explorando la región con nuevos gráficos es lo único destacable y de que me sirve? La experiencia no a sido para nada buena y solo me he quedado con un sabor de boca agrio viendo como cada vez esto se va más as a la mierda.

    A parte de que no te pierdes nada, es la misma mierda que jugaste hace años pero para con un nivel de dificultad inexistente y gráficos mejores, hazte un favor y mejor juega al original que aún siendo obtuso para estos tiempos, es mil veces mejor que esta porquería    … Expand
  12. 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
  13. Xolam
    Sep 30, 2019
    0
    No wild battles, no held items, no breeding, nothing and still the easiest game in the franchise

    I know it's supposed to be for new players, but we all started pokémon with those features, new players don't have to use them. Making such a piss simple game with NOT EVEN 200 Pokémon is just a big joke, this sin't a pokémon game it's just 60€ for a safari park
  14. Kapukoko0803
    Sep 7, 2019
    7
    This game has been waiting for the release date with expectations as the first Pokemon game of Nintendo Switch, expectations as a person who has not experienced the first generation, and expectations as a person who has not experienced the first generation. However, the purpose of attracting light users into the Pokemongo and Nintendo switches was to reduce the tension and fun by reducingThis game has been waiting for the release date with expectations as the first Pokemon game of Nintendo Switch, expectations as a person who has not experienced the first generation, and expectations as a person who has not experienced the first generation. However, the purpose of attracting light users into the Pokemongo and Nintendo switches was to reduce the tension and fun by reducing the depth of the battle very briefly. But Pokemon's walk-through system, which was well-received in Pokémon, Hartgold, and Soul Silver, revived and set itself apart from other home series. If you're a big fan of Pokemon, you've already bought it, but if you haven't, I don't want to recommend it. It's boring. Battle and story. It's boring.… Expand
  15. Saint_Saito
    Sep 20, 2019
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Volvemos de nuevo a kanto pero esta vez en un juego muy recortado(solo los primeros 151 pokemon disponibles, estos sin habilidades ni naturalezas), con mecanicas un poco molestas sacadas del pokemon go(el metodo de captura por ej) y otras que me gustaron y que me gustaria que se siguieran aplicando(como la aparicion de los pokemon salvajes en las zonas de hierba alta). Aun con todo lo dicho es un juego muy disfrutable y entretenido… Expand
  16. alanwaketan
    Apr 28, 2020
    6
    当初玩的时候还是蛮兴奋的，毕竟第一次看没有马赛克的小精灵。然而现在回过头来看，本作实属骗奶粉钱。除了小精灵高清化了之外，剩下的素材基本上就是3DS上拿来就用的抗锯齿版本。Pokemon Go式的抓精灵的方式也实属低幼。但本作也有一些优点，一为明雷遇敌，二为宝可梦骑乘系统。总的来说还算是及格。当初玩的时候还是蛮兴奋的，毕竟第一次看没有马赛克的小精灵。然而现在回过头来看，本作实属骗奶粉钱。除了小精灵高清化了之外，剩下的素材基本上就是3DS上拿来就用的抗锯齿版本。Pokemon Go式的抓精灵的方式也实属低幼。但本作也有一些优点，一为明雷遇敌，二为宝可梦骑乘系统。总的来说还算是及格。
  17. Javi3394
    Oct 6, 2019
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I haven't liked the game at all. I didn't enjoy, it wasn't a challenge. It's been much worse than the original Pokémon yellow, after more than 15 years. There isn't a good endgame, no skills, no hatching, nothing, it's a really crack in time… Expand
  18. Nick766
    Oct 25, 2019
    2
    Pokemon let's go Pikachu on its own is an ok game but it can't be even nearly considered as good as games like omega ruby and alpha sapphire. Most of the best features that have stayed since the start of Pokémon games have been removed: when you encounter a wild Pokémon, you enter a Pokémon go like catch sequence instead of battling the Pokémon, this just makes the game boring and almostPokemon let's go Pikachu on its own is an ok game but it can't be even nearly considered as good as games like omega ruby and alpha sapphire. Most of the best features that have stayed since the start of Pokémon games have been removed: when you encounter a wild Pokémon, you enter a Pokémon go like catch sequence instead of battling the Pokémon, this just makes the game boring and almost childish. It doesn't feel like a game you would pay $60 for, it feels like a indoor version of Pokémon go. In conclusion, I really dislike what they did to this game, I hope they fix it in sword and shield.… Expand
  19. JoseLuisMJ
    Nov 8, 2019
    4
    The adventure is fun it is 100 times better than yellow but that's it for the ups.
    Its very limited pool of pokemon makes it boring once you have catch them all because there little post game and pvp battles are so simplified they didn't used the games for the VGC.
    Not worth 69 dollars
  20. carloscoffanni
    Nov 14, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Falta Pokémon falta novidades falta desafios falta muita coisa, e o jogo esta extremamente facil… Expand
  21. Pikappa93
    Nov 14, 2019
    7
    A year after release, I think this game is not as bas as we first thought. Graphics, while heavily inspired by Game Boy's original title, look polished and the gameplay is fine too. This game had a purpose and does its job very well. Nothing extraordinary, but it's undoubtedly fun.
  22. TheHonestMan
    Nov 21, 2021
    7
    A bit too simple for my liking, but has some nice aspects to it. The Pokemon world has arguably never looked better than in this game with nice lighting, a clean cohesive stlye, and pokemon looking their proper scale for once. The game has a lot of charm with it's buddy mechanics and throwbacks to the anime like Jessie and James. When it comes to gameplay though, the removal of wildA bit too simple for my liking, but has some nice aspects to it. The Pokemon world has arguably never looked better than in this game with nice lighting, a clean cohesive stlye, and pokemon looking their proper scale for once. The game has a lot of charm with it's buddy mechanics and throwbacks to the anime like Jessie and James. When it comes to gameplay though, the removal of wild battles in favor of GO-style catching is a bummer and there's really not much to do once you've beaten the main campaign outside of battling some trainers and rematching the gym leaders and elite 4.
    New to the game is candies which let you boost stats further than used to be possible. This can make the game way easier but is also interesting in that it can make otherwise unviable Pokemon be useful for once. I'm also a fan of the fact you can mount some Pokemon in the overworld like Arcanine and Charizard, which makes the game feel more alive.

    Overall, this is a nicely presented remake of Yellow version but it just doesn't offer enough content for the price point.    … Expand
  23. Erisxc
    Nov 15, 2019
    0
    Kkkkkkkwk no es el que te lo digas por el momento de tu viaje a la ciudad y el mundo que
  24. 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.
  25. MazdoTechno
    Nov 19, 2019
    2
    This game is horrible, it really is
    If you want to play Kanto so badly just play the extremely superior Fire Red/Leaf Green or even the original games
    Incredibly easy
    Incredibly boring
    Just taking Gen one and sucking anything good or interesting from it was not a good idea
  26. raenbows
    Nov 19, 2019
    7
    This game is generally fun, but for longtime Pokémon fans, it is pretty disappointing. Abilities and hold items removed. The game seems overly simplified, and it doesn't seem like there is much to make up for that other than the mostly polished graphics. They could use work but overall it's very pleasing, the colors are bright and the Pokémon are captivating. But at it's core it's justThis game is generally fun, but for longtime Pokémon fans, it is pretty disappointing. Abilities and hold items removed. The game seems overly simplified, and it doesn't seem like there is much to make up for that other than the mostly polished graphics. They could use work but overall it's very pleasing, the colors are bright and the Pokémon are captivating. But at it's core it's just another Kanto (lite) remake, and I had little desire to complete my pokedex after finishing the game. Catching mechanic is interesting and engaging, but they should have added a toggle on/off. There were a few things that added to its charm and appeal, such as being able to dress up and play with my Pikachu and having a Pokémon follow you around. My Pikachu seemed quite strong, and if you got Mew with the Pokeball plus, the game became extremely easy. I put about 85 hours into this game and caught most of the dex, but have very little desire to pick it back up again. Cute and charming in external appeal, but severely lacking in challenging gameplay.… Expand
  27. 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
  28. Naraku
    Nov 19, 2019
    7
    Me encataron las gráficas de este juego pero es demaciado fácil !! en todo el juego solo perdí una vez! la liga pokémon la pase sin ser derrotado ni una sola vez! lo peor de todo es que no combates con los pokémon para capturarlos y es al estilo pokémon go, eso es un asco, para levear a tus pokémon tienes que capturar y capturar pokémon es frustrante!! el peor pokémon de la historia sinMe encataron las gráficas de este juego pero es demaciado fácil !! en todo el juego solo perdí una vez! la liga pokémon la pase sin ser derrotado ni una sola vez! lo peor de todo es que no combates con los pokémon para capturarlos y es al estilo pokémon go, eso es un asco, para levear a tus pokémon tienes que capturar y capturar pokémon es frustrante!! el peor pokémon de la historia sin duda alguna.… Expand
  29. 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.
  30. lucasts02
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    Fantastic. Simply amazing experience. There is nothing like revisiting Kanto.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 84 Critic Reviews

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  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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