Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu!

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6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 1782 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 547 out of 1782
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  1. Giero
    Jan 3, 2023
    7
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  2. 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!
  3. 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.
  4. JediShow
    Apr 16, 2023
    9
    Melhor experiência possível na região de Kanto, gráficos belíssimos e não fica enjoativo com o tempo
  5. 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.
  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. 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.
  8. 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
  9. fnenamg
    Sep 8, 2023
    4
    There's nothing to it. Pokémon is just a shell of its former self.
  10. TreasureOrTrash
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    Trash!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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#2 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2018
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#1 Most Shared Switch Game of 2018

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79

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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