Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu!

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6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 1782 Ratings

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  1. TreasureOrTrash
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    Trash!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  2. fnenamg
    Sep 8, 2023
    4
    There's nothing to it. Pokémon is just a shell of its former self.
  3. Marioipod13
    Aug 23, 2023
    3
    Absolutely overpriced and sold in several parts. It's also lacking numerous features from previous games, the PokeBall Plus being the only way to get Mew is just a giant cash grab.

    In short, play FireRed/LeafGreen instead, they have 200+ more Pokemon to collect, more content, and can actually interact with other Pokemon games to get even more content and gameplay.
  4. sideshownate
    Aug 13, 2023
    6
    I feel like the art style of this game is what really did it for me. Cute and colorful just like pokemon.
  5. 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
  6. LegoLover
    May 28, 2023
    3
    I'm a fan of Pokemon and I've played a lot of Pokemon games, but this game fell far short of what I expected and I regret buying this game for graphics and gameability.
  7. JediShow
    Apr 16, 2023
    9
    Melhor experiência possível na região de Kanto, gráficos belíssimos e não fica enjoativo com o tempo
  8. hannahwashere
    Mar 30, 2023
    6
    Nostalgic and bright. One of the better pokemon releases on the Nintendo Switch. Lacks heart and feels a little empty at times but overall a fun time.
  9. 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!
  10. Satsoku
    Jan 8, 2023
    6
    The game is great for what it aims to achieve. However I was personally not a huge fan of the catching mechanic, compared to the traditional formula. This entry in the series feels significantly easier than most, making it way shorter than most main line entries prior to this.
  11. Giero
    Jan 3, 2023
    7
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  12. Divad27
    Dec 30, 2022
    6
    It's nice to be a 2D game, and for pokemon go fans and those who have never played the first generation it's very enjoyable, for more niche fans it's just another game, since it's still a remaster and it's lost the most important essence of pokemon, the fighting, due to its absence and its low difficulty. It's acceptable, but it won't go down in history.
  13. AlexMakesToast
    Dec 16, 2022
    6
    Lets go = 6/10
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  14. 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
  15. Luky1996
    Nov 30, 2022
    4
    Un gioco gradevole ma che taglia tanti contenuti rispetto al precedente remake rosso fuoco, sistema di combattimento con selvatici da rivedere totalmente. La semplificazione delle lotte rimuovendo le abilità è un peccato.
  16. 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.
  17. r0haan
    Nov 20, 2022
    6
    Overall - 6/10
    Difficulty - Very Easy
    Platform - Nintendo Switch
    Replay Value - 6/10
    Gameplay - 6/10
    Hours Played - 60 hrs

    Extra Notes: My first game on the switch so obvious bias. The game was way to easy, but I liked it as my first Pokemon Game and finishing the main story line faster gave me time to complete the dex or other things.
  18. 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.
  19. hector_bcn98
    Oct 31, 2022
    6
    +
    SIendo el enésimo remake de uno de los mejores videojuegos de la historia, no puede ser mal videojuego.
    Seguramente sea la experiencia más fast food que se pueda tener en pokémon, por si alguien se quiere pasar el juego ahorrandose unas cuantas horas de farmeo que supone el original y los de advance. - Realmente es un juego para niños de 3 años, es imposible morir salvo que tengas    +
    SIendo el enésimo remake de uno de los mejores videojuegos de la historia, no puede ser mal videojuego.
    Seguramente sea la experiencia más fast food que se pueda tener en pokémon, por si alguien se quiere pasar el juego ahorrandose unas cuantas horas de farmeo que supone el original y los de advance.

    -
    Realmente es un juego para niños de 3 años, es imposible morir salvo que tengas alguna tara mental.
    El sistema de captura es 0 convincente, eliminando por completo las batallas salvajes.
    Viendo el nivel de esfuerzo gráfico, como mínimo podrían haber hecho también la región de Johto.    … Expand
  20. worstgamepokemo
    Oct 2, 2022
    0
    worst pokemon game ever. i see that they tried to integrate pokemon go and console games. but you have to spent hundreds of pokeballs to catch YOUR OWN pokemon that you transferred from pokemon go. also, no post game content available. i thought that "yes, i beat elite four now i can sail to sevii islands" but guess what? there are no islands! this is literally the worst pokemon game ever.
  21. 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 .
  22. Darks4dow
    Aug 9, 2022
    10
    Me gusta mucho esta remake, tiene buenos gráficos, las megas y es divertido
  23. Nintendist
    Jul 2, 2022
    10
    this game is so good i love it. the soundrack is awesome and so lovely i love it
  24. Zalando
    Jun 5, 2022
    9
    I love the walking pokemon with riding and I think that the art style is beautiful.
  25. Toasttt
    Mar 26, 2022
    4
    bad . .
  26. Patedus
    Mar 16, 2022
    8
    An absolutely delightful and safe remake that captures the original Kanto experience from a more refreshing lens
  27. 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!
  28. ThOmAS78
    Feb 9, 2022
    7
    Well if you compare this remake with other ones it indeed has not that much content
    but it was fun and that's what counts.
    for me. Pros: +well looking graphics, YES IT COULD'VE BEEN BETTER, BUT JUST APPRECIATE WHAT YOU HAVE +quality of life improvements such as quick travel +Well made soundtrack (remakes) +it's pokemon Cons: -It's too easy please make exp share an option to    Well if you compare this remake with other ones it indeed has not that much content
    but it was fun and that's what counts.
    for me.

    Pros:
    +well looking graphics, YES IT COULD'VE BEEN BETTER, BUT JUST APPRECIATE WHAT YOU HAVE
    +quality of life improvements such as quick travel
    +Well made soundtrack (remakes)
    +it's pokemon

    Cons:
    -It's too easy please make exp share an option to turn off and give all npcs +10 levels
    -Buildings such as the Silph company are way to big, time consuming and repetitiv, which makes them boring.
    -pokemon go park is Over powered as you theoretically can complete your Pokedex right after getting to Fuchsania City    … Expand
  29. GenkiYokota
    Feb 1, 2022
    10
    One of the best that Game Freak made, super infantilized and easy, but cute and funny
    A acceptable debut of the awesome main saga for a new console.
  30. Federx
    Nov 19, 2018
    2
    easily the worst in the series, the amount of removed features is incredible, even as a bare bones remake of yellow it's subpar at best
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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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