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Pokemon Let’s Go
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Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! bring the experience of a classic Pokémon RPG to Nintendo Switch with gameplay that is easily approachable for newcomers to the series, but is also deep enough to keep veteran Trainers on their toes. These games also have two-player simultaneous play, so you can take the journey with a friend! And there’s a deep connection between Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! and Pokémon GO, so fans of the hit mobile game will find even more to enjoy.
Recommended
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Silver TIER
54% of scored reviews fell within the range of 80 to 86 / 100
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GENRES:
- RPG, Adventure
DEVELOPER(S):
- Game Freak
PUBLISHER(S):
- Nintendo
SERIES/FRANCHISE:
- Pokémon
GAME MODES:
- Co-operative, Single player
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“Powerful friends and new mechanics make for a delightful return to the Kanto region in Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu and Eevee.”
“Let’s Go tugged at my heartstrings all the more because of my nostalgia, of course. I found myself awash with memories of my childhood as I played.”
“A fun stroll down memory lane for hardcore fans, and a strong entry point to the series for newcomers”
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33bits | Carles Ferrandis | 60 / 100 | 12-26-2018 | Returning to a rejuvenated Kanto with the new graphic section is as engaging as ever and its mechanics, despite its simplicity, confirm the soundness and effectiveness of a formula that may not confer the best RPG in history, but one of the most fun. The novelties are interesting, although few. The proposal is very enjoyable no matter how old you are in the saga, however its simplification is excessive and its reason for being, observing the previous trajectory of the remakes in the saga, it seems to be a mere promotion of Pokémon Go. | Read review |
Areajugones | Víctor Rodríguez | 8.7 / 10 | 11-13-2018 | In spite of the fact that the expectations weren’t high after the first trailers, Pokémon: Let’s Go is able to result, not only a really good remake of Pokémon Red/Green, but the biggest step forward in the franchise. Definitely one of the biggest and greatest surprises of 2018! | Read review |
Ars Technica | Sam Machkovech | Recommended | 11-16-2018 | Anybody who’s tired of the games’ ancient Kanto region may struggle to feel the same jolt I did, and that’s fair. But PLG’s brilliant tweaks on the age-old formula are so good that I hope they find their way to the next “true” generation release—and I might be sweet enough on Pokémon by then to play that game, too. | Read review |
Atomix | Miguel Reyes | 84 / 100 | 11-19-2018 | Although there was fear of how Pokémon Go mechanics could fit in the gameplay scheme of both títles, Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! are two fantastic remakes that show how even a well consilidated formula can still adapt to new ideas. Also its a guaranteed travel through time, specially for those who enjoyed Pokémon Red, Blue or Yellow versions when kids (or teens). | Read review |
Attack of the Fanboy | William Schwartz | 3 / 5 stars | 11-19-2018 | Let’s Go is surprisingly shallow when compared to just about any Pokemon game, despite an appealing presentation that returns players to a popular location | Read review |
Cerealkillerz | Patrice Naderi | 8.1 / 10 | 11-18-2018 | Pokèmon Let`s Go is a well-made offspring to the series and stays most of his time true tot he core-mechanics, but also reduces them with a very low difficulty and limited possibilities. Fans of the series, little and young players but also families should definitely give the trip to the Kanto Region a try. | Read review |
CGMagazine | Zubi Khan | 9 / 10 | 11-15-2018 | Pokémon Let’s Go, Eevee is the genesis of a new beginning for the Pokémon series, giving players of both the traditional handheld games and newcomers alike, or fans of Niantic’s Pokémon Go, the best of both worlds. | Read review |
Cheat Code Central | Cheat Code Central | 4.5 / 5 stars | 11-21-2018 | Pokemon: Let’s Go, Eevee! is a powerful example of what Pokemon can and should be like on a console, and I’d love to see the best elements of this title get rolled into the next evolution of the series. | Read review |
Chicas Gamers | Álvaro Bustío | Recommended | 11-20-2018 | Pokémon Let´s Go is a title that has carried out a somewhat risky action, which is to change a dynamic that has been running in its more than 22 years of franchise, whether or not it succeeds with new pokemon and a new region depends on the time and of the success of this title. Recommended for franchiseés fans. | Read review |
COGconnected | James Paley | 83 / 100 | 11-13-2018 | Whether it’s your first time or fortieth, Pokemon Let’s Go, Pikachu and Eevee are a trip to Kanto you won’t want to miss. | Read review |
Critical Hit | Darryn Bonthuys | 8.5 / 10 | 11-27-2018 | For over twenty years, Pokémon has been a source of joy and adoration. If Pokémon Let’s Go is an indication of where the franchise is headed in the future, it’s easily going to enjoy another two decades of love from a whole new generation of fans. | Read review |
Cubed3 | Rudy Lavaux | 7 / 10 | 11-23-2018 | Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!, as well as its almost identical counterpart, succeeds brilliantly at bridging the worlds of Pokémon Go and the mainline entries, combining evolved, simplified or even revised mechanics from both worlds into what is, make no mistake, a spin-off from the main franchise and not an actual new mainline game. Changes may not be to every old time fan’s taste but diving in with expectations kept in check, everyone may find in there a lot to be enjoyed, both for fans of Pokémon Go or the modern games… or even fans of both who will best be able to appreciate it. Controls are, however, a real issue and make things more frustrating than they need to be, holding back what is otherwise a truly brilliant package. A patch to make handheld controls available in docked mode would go a long way to alleviate much of that frustration… | Read review |
Cultured Vultures | William Quant | 9 / 10 | 12-12-2018 | For veteran players, just experiencing the original games one more time in a brand new way is enough to put a smile on your face and reawakening that inner child. Playing along with a newcomer or first-timer makes it even more inviting and enjoyable, reminding you why you fell with love with Pocket Monsters in the first place. | Read review |
Daily Dot | AJ Moser | 4 / 5 stars | 11-21-2018 | The first Pokémon RPG to hit Nintendo’s latest console might not be everything that fans want, but it still delights. | Read review |
Daily Mirror | Matthew Osborn | 4 / 5 stars | 11-13-2018 | There is a lot to do in the game even when you beat all the gyms and will take you by surprise if you expected it to be a watered down version of the Pokemon Games, but they have really created a game for all players. | Read review |
Daily Star | Dom Peppiatt | 4 / 5 stars | 11-16-2018 | A stripped back hit of nostalgia ideal for Pokemon Go aficionados | Read review |
Destructoid | Chris Carter | 7.5 / 10 | 11-13-2018 | I can’t believe it took Game Freak over 20 years to give us an RPG-oriented console Pokémon game, but with the ever-changing mobile landscape and the success of the Switch, the opportunity finally presented itself. No, Let’s Go is not the mainline entry that EV/IV min-maxers hoped for, but that’s still on the way. If you happen to miss this return to Kanto, that’s perfectly fine, but I was mostly delighted to go back. | Read review |
Digital Trends | Steven Petite | 4.5 / 5 stars | 11-19-2018 | Pokémon: Let’s Go is a streamlined, marvelous reimagining of Pokémon Yellow with mostly welcome improvements. | Read review |
Digitally Downloaded | Matt Sainsbury | 4.5 / 5 stars | 11-15-2018 | Nintendo and Game Freak have managed something quite special with Pokémon: Let’s Go. | Read review |
DualShockers | Tomas Franzese | 8 / 10 | 12-11-2018 | While Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! starts slow and is quite different than usual, it’s still a very enjoyable and accessible RPG. | Read review |
Easy Allies | Michael Damiani | 3.75 / 5 stars | 11-30-2018 | Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee! does introduce several new features and is a good entry point for newcomers to the series, but it ultimately leaves veterans yearning for more. | Read review |
Echo Boomer | David Fialho | Recommended | 11-28-2018 | Pokémon: Let’s Go is an absolute delight. It may not be the next big step in the franchise, but it’s the perfect remake that the fans would hope for, with easy to play mechanics, a charming aesthetic and all the nostalgia. A surprisingly solid game that can be played by everyone until we catch them all. | Read review |
EGM | Emma Schaefer | 8.5 / 10 | 11-13-2018 | Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! may be a remake of the oldest Pokémon games in the series, but it shakes up the standard Pokémon formula more than any of the main games since. With a catching system reminiscent of Pokémon Go, an adorable Eevee or Pikachu partner, multiplayer, and gorgeous graphics, the Let’s Go games have something to offer for every Pokémon fan, though the game’s changes may be just different enough to throw off the nostalgia for returning players. | Read review |
Electric Bento | Zac Davies | 8.6 / 10 | 12-19-2018 | Pokemon Let’s Go is a classic Pokemon experience with a good influx of modern mechanics. | Read review |
Eurogamer | Chris Tapsell | Recommended | 11-13-2018 | Pok’mon’s Switch debut deftly toes the line between returning fans and all-new ones, with a few small wobbles along the way. | Read review |
Everyeye.it | Andrea Fontanesi | 8 / 10 | 11-13-2018 | It should not be denied that the diptych can be a very good entry point for novices, a modern bridge that allows it to move from Pokémon GO to a “more videogame” experience without getting lost in the network of technicalities proposed by the recent RPG episodes | Read review |
Expansive | Ray Willmott | 8.5 / 10 | 11-26-2018 | Pokemon Let’s Go is enchanting, refreshing and delightful. A few design choices and slight concerns aside, this is one of the easiest recommendations I’ve made this year. | Read review |
FNintendo | Sérgio Mota | 7 / 10 | 11-13-2018 | Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee! bring a new approach to the Pokémon series that makes these twin games more accessible to a broader audience, as well as a series of new and welcome features to the gameplay, including an interesting cooperative mode. All aspirations are not satisfied, however, as online gameplay is too limited, the motion controls included lose interest fast and the challenge is overall below that of other Pokémon games, but that does not mean these are not two well-executed works that will certainly bring some hours of fun and involvement to players new and old. | Read review |
Forbes | Ollie Barder | 8 / 10 | 11-18-2018 | Overall, Pokémon: Let’s Go is definitely something fans of Pokémon will have fun with and will also be familiar to newer players who have enjoyed Pokémon GO. However, don’t be fooled by the sweet looking presentation, as there is a solid challenge to be had here. | Read review |
Game Informer | Brian Shea | 8.5 / 10 | 11-14-2018 | A fun stroll down memory lane for hardcore fans, and a strong entry point to the series for newcomers | Read review |
Game Rant | Dalton Cooper | 3.5 / 5 stars | 12-25-2018 | Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee streamline some of the franchise’s more annoying elements, but the games are too easy and the co-op implementation is weak. | Read review |
Game Revolution | Jason Faulkner | 3 / 5 stars | 11-24-2018 | Pokemon Let’s Go is best approached exactly like Nintendo described it. It’s an experimental side game and in no way a substitute for a main series title. Luckily, we should get a chance to experience a new core title for the Switch next year. As it stands, Pokemon Let’s Go is a decent morsel which will help pass the time until then. | Read review |
Gameblog | Yann Bernard | 8 / 10 | 11-13-2018 | Far from a simple 3D “remodelization” for a more powerful, yet still portable home system, Pok’mon : Let’s Go not only refreshes the series’ very first adventure, but also reflects the long journey since then, by wisely integrating evolutions such as Pokemon Go’s capture system or partners in order to improve the modernity, accessibility and conviviality of the formula. A fantastic way to (re)start Pok’mon, and a glorious conclusion for Junichi Masuda as director. | Read review |
GameCrate | Angelo D’Argenio | 7.3 / 10 | 11-16-2018 | Pokémon Let’s Go has a lot of great innovations that would be welcome in other Pokémon games, but the experience is just too simplified to hold my interest. I’d wager that most long-time Pokémon fans will feel the same. | Read review |
GameGrin | Joshua (Shnook) | 7.5 / 10 | 08-27-2019 | Pokémon Let’s Go Eevee holds true to the original Pokémon games but suffers from changes that would turn off hardcore Pokémon fans. | Read review |
GameMAG | dummy | 8 / 10 | 11-30-2018 | Even with its technical flaws, certain balance problems and reduced functionality, LGP manages to convince us that trying to combine the big Pokemon games and Pokemon Go in one project is not an unnatural experiment, but the best from both worlds. | Read review |
Gameplanet | Baz Macdonald | 8 / 10 | 11-22-2018 | Pokémon: Let’s Go is a fun, light nostalgia trip for long time players, and an easy on-ramp into the Pokémon console games for new players. Its greatest feat is presenting a stunning graphical style and approach which wonderfully blends players desire for 3D Pokémon games with the core tenets of the franchise – setting high expectations for the Generation Eight debut on the Switch next year. | Read review |
GamePro | Ann-Kathrin Kuhls | 85 / 100 | 11-13-2018 | Pokémon: Let’s Go is a game for the heart, not for the head. However, the Pokémon feeling is transported unbeatably well. | Read review |
Gamersky | 北方凛 | 8.2 / 10 | 12-04-2018 | Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu/Let’s Go, Eevee is fun to play. It has much new design comes from Pokemon Go, which is quite suitable to traditional Pokemon series. The partner pokemon system is adorable, and can attract many casual gamers. However, comparing to the prequels, LGPE lacks many basic functions such as new pokemons and new moves. The complete version of Pokemon on NS still needs to be waited until next year. | Read review |
GamesBeat | Jason Wilson | Recommended | 11-13-2018 | Pokémon: Let’s Go Pikachu is another good example of Nintendo doing what it both excels and fails at: pairing fun gameplay while introducing a new mechanic. | Read review |
GameSkinny | Joshua Broadwell | 9 / 10 | 11-19-2018 | Pokemon Let’s GO, Pikachu and Eevee might not be what fans were waiting for, but it’s an excellent, well-balanced Pokemon adventure nontheless. | Read review |
GameSpot | Jacob Dekker | 8 / 10 | 11-15-2018 | A beautiful reimagining of one of the series’ most beloved adventures. | Read review |
GamesRadar+ | Sam Loveridge | 4.5 / 5 stars | 11-13-2018 | Pokemon Let’s Go is a superb surprise, a fully-fledged Pokemon RPG with interactivity that brings the series to life in a way that’s never been done before. | Read review |
GameXplain | GameXplain | Recommended | 11-13-2018 | Video Review | Read review |
GamingBolt | Pramath | 9 / 10 | 11-21-2018 | Pokemon weaponizes nostalgia and embraces change in one potent package that delivers the series’ best outing in years. | Read review |
GamingTrend | Abram Buehner | 80 / 100 | 11-26-2018 | Pokémon Let’s Go is a curious game which bucks the established trends of mainline Pokémon titles. The series’ signature, turn-based combat takes a backseat to the experience of simply existing in the world of Pokémon, capturing Kanto’s ‘mons with brand-new, well-executed capturing mechanics. This game lacks many of the “hardcore” features that scores of fans, myself included, have come to expect from a new title. However, in the wake of these features is a Pokémon experience that engaged me in a manner unlike any title in the series’ past. | Read review |
GBAtemp | Scarlet Bell | 8.2 / 10 | 11-29-2018 | Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee and Pikachu are fine additions to the series, albeit different to what we’re used to seeing. Presenting a more casual and relaxed environment to stroll through and appreciate, it offer a new Kanto. One of exploration, one of cooperation, and one of catching them all. It isn’t without its faults, but as a way to bridge the gap between mobile and main series, it succeeds brilliantly. | Read review |
GearNuke | Danial Arshad Khan | 8 / 10 | 11-28-2018 | Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu & Eevee is the perfect nostalgia fix for the veteran Pokemon fan and an excellent gateway for players wanting to get into the series. | Read review |
Geeks Under Grace | John Campbell | 7 / 10 | 01-07-2019 | While the two Pokémon Let’s Go versions look and play great, the games are too easy, the battles are too numerous, and some changes to the game have taken away some of the fun. It’s good for the nostalgia, but not much else. Nevertheless, it is a decent game to hold us over until the next Pokémon game. | Read review |
God is a Geek | Chris White | 9 / 10 | 11-13-2018 | This may not be the brand new adventure we’re all waiting for, but it’s a nice stopgap for those wanting to scratch that itch. | Read review |
GotGame | Kieran Toovey | 8.5 / 10 | 11-29-2018 | Hardcore fans might feel that this game is too casual, but the general audience will be floored by the revamping of the Kanto region and the inclusion of new mechanics. | Read review |
Guardian | Keza MacDonald | 4 / 5 stars | 11-20-2018 | With the gameplay of Pokémon Go, this bright and beautiful update welcomes a new generation of trainers to a world of wholesome fun | Read review |
Hardcore Gamer | Kirstin Swalley | 4 / 5 stars | 11-19-2018 | While it may not be the newest interpretation of Pokémon for longtime fans, Let’s Go offers a unique and welcome experience as the first console title for the main series. | Read review |
Hobby Consolas | Elisabeth López | 89 / 100 | 11-13-2018 | Pokémon Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee! are a clear example that it’s possible to reinvent yourself modifying the essence with novelties such as the direct capture of wild Pokémon, even improve it, offering a much more accessible game experience capable of satisfying new and veterans players. | Read review |
Hynerd.it | Hynerd.it | 8.5 / 10 | 12-08-2018 | Even if this Pokemon: Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee doesn’t | Read review |
IGN | Miranda Sanchez | 8.3 / 10 | 11-16-2018 | Powerful friends and new mechanics make for a delightful return to the Kanto region in Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu and Eevee. | Read review |
IGN Spain | David Soriano | 7.5 / 10 | 11-13-2018 | Good Pokémon debut on Nintendo Switch. However, the casual mechanics to attract users of Pokémon Go seems to us to play against being valiant and take a leap of quality according to the possibilities of the new machine. | Read review |
Impulsegamer | Tony Smith | 4 / 5 stars | 12-08-2018 | f you’re a fan of Pokémon, Pokémon Let’s Go Eevee! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! creates a decent experience on the Nintendo Switch that takes the series back to basics which makes for an enjoyable game as you attempt to catch all these little critters. | Read review |
Just Push Start | Mark Fajardo | 4 / 5 stars | 11-29-2018 | Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu and Let’s Go, Eevee is the console game Pokemon fans have been asking for. While it might have limited hardcore appeal, it’s still a great experience for anyone looking to experience some of the first great moments in the series. | Read review |
Kotaku | Gita Jackson | Recommended | 11-13-2018 | Let’s Go tugged at my heartstrings all the more because of my nostalgia, of course. I found myself awash with memories of my childhood as I played. | Read review |
LevelUp | Pedro Pérez Cesari | 8 / 10 | 11-26-2018 | After Pokémon GO massive success, Game Freak tried to bring some of its core mechanics to the mainline series with Pokémon: Let’s Go! As a result, we have a new fresh take on the series that does a lot of things right, but also lacks in others, especially the postgame. | Read review |
Merlin’in Kazanı | Korhan ONUK | 81 / 100 | 11-21-2018 | Pokemon: Let’s Go Pikachu! is a great remake of Pokemon Yellow. All Pokemon lovers or new starters must give a chance this game of Game Freak. | Read review |
Metro GameCentral | GameCentral | 8 / 10 | 11-13-2018 | The perfect introduction to ‘proper’ Pokémon games for GO players but also an enjoyably nostalgic remake for existing pokéfans. | Read review |
New Game Network | Alex Varankou | 68 / 100 | 11-26-2018 | Pokémon: Let’s Go should satisfy younger players, and those entering this virtual world for the first time after having fun with the GO app. And while some of the changes in this remake are welcome, the core fans will find this title to be a somewhat shallow and easy JRPG that’s a bit overpriced. | Read review |
Niche Gamer | Brandon Orselli | 9 / 10 | 11-23-2018 | I may have tiny gripes here and there, but all in all, I really enjoyed my time with Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee! and was pleasantly surprised by how well this re-imagined vision of the Kanto works. I can’t wait to see how the next main games in the franchise come out. | Read review |
Nintendo Enthusiast | Aric Sweeny | 7 / 10 | 11-13-2018 | The Pokemon die-hards, especially those infatuated with generation one, will find a lot to love in Pokemon: Let’s Go Eevee. | Read review |
Nintendo Life | Ryan Craddock | 8 / 10 | 11-13-2018 | Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee! are beautiful reimaginings of a video game classic, updating a 20-year-old game in ways which make it infinitely more accessible and user-friendly for a modern audience, while keeping the magic first discovered all those years ago. On the downside, the newly-introduced motion control mechanic is fun but flawed, forcing us to shift from one play style to another to get the best experience, and while efforts have been made to bring the game up to the standard of more recent entries when it comes to depth and complexity, hardcore fans may consider the whole experience too much of a cakewalk. Still, the game does a superb job of striking a balance between being an easy route of entry for newcomers to the series and offering just enough post-game challenge and competitive play elements (and nostalgia, of course) to please series veterans; as a result, these new titles really do offer something for everyone, which can’t always be said of the mainline Pokémon entries. They might not be an absolute masterpiece, but we’d urge any Poké-fans out there to give these ones a go – if a Let’s Go Johto sequel is on the cards, we’ll happily be there waiting in line. | Read review |
Nintendo Times | Evan Muntifering | 7.5 / 10 | 11-23-2018 | Both fans and newcomers should find something to like with Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu/Eevee! This remake of Yellow brings the nostalgia for longtime players, and the game looks great. A lackluster challenge, forced motion controls, and neutered combat system all detract from what could have been an amazing experience. | Read review |
Nintendo Wire | Ricky Berg | 8 / 10 | 11-27-2018 | Pokémon: Let’s Go Pikachu & Eevee! represent both the series’ oldest and newest generations of titles. For everything the game takes away from the equation, it tries something new — and it’s these additions and improvements that make the game addicting and enjoyable. | Read review |
NintendoWorldReport | Adam Abou-Nasr | 9 / 10 | 11-23-2018 | I’m the guy who complained that Final Fantasy Origins went too far by showing the equipment strength values. Even an old guy like me who was the target age demographic when Pokémon made its debut can admit that Let’s Go does an exemplary job of implementing modern improvements while still maintaining its strong sense of nostalgia. Up until this point, Pokémon Yellow has perhaps been my favorite of the franchise, but now I’m not sure I’ll need to search my house for batteries anymore. | Read review |
NoesPaisparaFrikis | Alberto Martin | 7.5 / 10 | 11-26-2018 | Pokémon Let’s Go is a good proposal for both the veterans and the novice: the combats are fun and the capture gives variety to their mechanics. It is possible that it does not dazzle all of us, but we will feel the need to do with everyone once we have started this adventure. | Read review |
Oyungezer Online | Ege Sağın | 8.5 / 10 | 11-27-2018 | A simple but amazing experience. Hard to describe the joy of catching a shiny pokemon. | Read review |
Paste Magazine | Holly Green | 9 / 10 | 11-13-2018 | The game has completely taken over my life the past few weeks and, honestly, I’m fine with that. | Read review |
PCMag | Will Greenwald | 4 / 5 stars | 11-13-2018 | Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu and Let’s Go, Eevee finally bring full, main-series Pokemon titles to Nintendo Switch in the form of modernized and fairly simple remakes of Pokemon Yellow. | Read review |
Polygon | Allegra Frank | Recommended | 11-13-2018 | Pokémon: Let’s Go! is a charming, imperfect transition to the big screen | Read review |
PowerUp! | Leo Stevenson | 8.1 / 10 | 11-26-2018 | Pokémon Let’s GO is a modernised version of the original Pokémon we know and love. | Read review |
Press Start | Shannon Grixti | 9 / 10 | 11-14-2018 | Pokemon Let’s GO ushers in a brand new era for the Pokemon brand and I couldn’t think of a better way for the core franchise to makes its debut on the Nintendo Switch. The game’s mechanics perfectly rides the wave of success of the Pokemon GO phenomenon. Some core fans will be disappointed and that’s completely fine, but the direction of Let’s GO Pokemon is clear and it succeeds in its mission to provide a simple, yet addictive Pokemon game that can be enjoyable for all gamers. It’s Pokemon at its addictive best and the only option is to set out and Catch ‘Em All. | Read review |
pressakey.com | Tim Bissinger | Recommended | 12-11-2018 | This trip to Kanto is more than just a return: Game Freak and the Pokémon Company are finally taking their first small steps into the future and making Pokémon more open, lively and modern. This is the way to go! | Read review |
Reno Gazette-Journal | Jason Hidalgo | 8 / 10 | 11-30-2018 | Pokemon: Lets Go! Pikachu and Lets Go! Eevee represents a yummy appetizer for one of the Nintendo Switch’s reasons for existing — a full-fledged Pokemon game with console quality graphics that can be played on the go to boot. It’s not quite the mainline game fans have been waiting for and is lacking features that hardcore purists expect from a Pokemon game. Its newcomer-friendly features, however, potentially expand the Pokemon audience while also adds some quality-of-life changes to boot. All in all, Pokemon: Lets Go! kicks off the franchise on the Switch in style while making you hungry for the next full-fledged installment. | Read review |
Rice Digital | Reuben Mount | 4 / 5 stars | 12-05-2018 | Pokémon Let’s Go, Eevee! and Pokémon Let’s Go, Pikachu! are out now for Nintendo Switch. Did you pick this game up on release? Did you go with Eevee or Pikachu? Is this your first time in Kanto, if so how are you finding it? Let us know in the comments, or on Twitter, and check back for more coverage of Nintendo games and other Japanese titles. | Read review |
RPGamer | Jeffrey Wardon | 2.5 / 5 stars | 12-04-2018 | For what is supposed to be the next step forward for Pokémon, Pokémon: Let’s Go Pikachu! feels like it has taken a few steps back. | Read review |
Saudi Gamer | نواف النغموش | 8 / 10 | 11-22-2018 | Pokemon: Let’s Go stands out by mixing traditional Pokemon elements with modern touches that made it accessible for everyone to venture into the magical world of Pokemon. | Read review |
Screen Rant | Cody Gravelle | 4.5 / 5 stars | 11-18-2018 | Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee! are triumphs of the modern age of Pokemon. | Read review |
SECTOR.sk | Michal Korec | 8 / 10 | 12-27-2018 | Fair trading Pokemon game with approved combat system and beautiful world, but weak post-game content and story. | Read review |
SpazioGames | Matteo Bussani | 7.3 / 10 | 11-19-2018 | Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee are pokemon titles made with love but without a clear idea of the goal to be achieved. | Read review |
Stevivor | Steve Wright | 8 / 10 | 11-14-2018 | Those who’ve played Nintendo’s original Pokémon game(s) will find Let’s Go very familiar, from maps, to the original 151 Kanto Pokémon and even story beats. | Read review |
SwitchWatch | Jordan Humphries | 8.5 / 10 | 11-16-2018 | Video Review | Read review |
TechRaptor | Robert Grosso | 7 / 10 | 12-12-2018 | I may no longer be the target audience with Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu! and Eevee!, but I am glad that future children will be, so I can share in their experience in a way that creates new adventures for us both. | Read review |
Telegraph | Tom Hoggins | 4 / 5 stars | 11-13-2018 | Hot off the rip-roaring success of Pokémon Go, the mobile app that had kids of all ages prowling the streets in search of the cutesy pocket monsters, here is the Switch console’s Pokémon Let’s Go. | Read review |
The Digital Fix | Jason Coles | 9 / 10 | 11-21-2018 | A refreshing new entry in the Pokémon series that serves as an entry point for new players, and offers up some interesting new challenges for veterans. Don’t sleep on this just because it is different. | Read review |
The Escapist | Samantha Nelson | 4 / 5 stars | 12-14-2018 | While driven by nostalgia, the visuals make it feel new. | Read review |
The Games Machine | Danilo Dellafrana | 8 / 10 | 12-02-2018 | Pokémon Let’s Go is an exquisite and adorable game that will surely attract many new recruits to Nintendo’s cause. Sadly it isn’t the much-desired herald of a new generation of games for this brand. It’s a rather easy title, but this also makes it very suitable for a young audience. | Read review |
The Jimquisition | Jim Sterling | Recommended | 11-18-2018 | Pokémon Let’s Go is a streamlined Pokémon experience, merging elements of Pokémon Go with Pokémon Yellow. It’s not going to be for everyone, but I must confess I’ve not been this into a Pokémon game since Pokémon Red, way back when I was a ruddy boy. | Read review |
The Outerhaven Productions | Clinton Bowman-Christie | 4.5 / 5 stars | 12-10-2018 | For a proof of concept title, Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee execute wonderfully. | Read review |
TheSixthAxis | Jake Durasamy | 8 / 10 | 11-13-2018 | Pokémon: Let’s Go’s nostalgic charm and interactive gameplay will have both newcomers and returning trainers hooked as they explore the beloved Kanto region. Let’s Go mashes together these two different styles of Pokémon game into one streamlined format, and despite some slight annoyances, these remakes provide an intimate take on the classic Pokémon journey, especially when played with the Poké Ball Plus accessory. If you’re looking for a refreshing take on the Pokémon RPG, then this one may keep you invested until you catch ’em all. It probably won’t take long though. | Read review |
TrueGaming | TrueGaming | 7 / 10 | 11-19-2018 | Pokemon: Let’s Go, Eevee!/Pikachu! presents a mix between the old and enjoyable formula with the new which is not that interesting, it’s a good game that became repetitive over time and we can’t wait to see what the next instalment will do to freshen the experience. | Read review |
Twinfinite | Zhiqing Wan | 4.5 / 5 stars | 11-20-2018 | Even now, looking at the Kanto region on Switch still leaves me in awe at how far the series has come. We’d always known that Game Freak had created a world that was truly special when the original games first released on the Game Boy, and that vision’s finally been brought to life with Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu and Eevee. | Read review |
Unboxholics | Νικόλαος Δερλός | Recommended | 12-03-2018 | Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee! bring a lot of fresh ideas to the table, showing that Game Freak dosent intend to stay stand still once again on a product that by its very nature will always have a very big and fanatical audience. | Read review |
USgamer | Nadia Oxford | 4 / 5 stars | 11-15-2018 | Pokemon Let’s Go is engineered to let youngsters play along with their parents, but there’s a lot here for veterans to enjoy, too. It’s relentlessly cute and colorful, and while the challenge level won’t blister your skin, the new Coach Trainers will keep you hopping. We’re still not sure about the Go-style method of catching wild Pokemon, but Pokemon Let’s Go’s ability to link-up to Niantic’s app offers a quick and easy way to fill out your PokeDex. Game Freak is clearly getting the hang of the Switch, so bring on Gen VIII! | Read review |
VG247 | Alex Donaldson | Recommended | 11-16-2018 | What’s surprised me most about reviewing it is that I hadn’t fully made peace with that fact and yet I loved this game anyway – something that’s arguably a testament to how well it executes on its vision. | Read review |
VGChartz | Ben Dye | 8 / 10 | 12-17-2018 | Despite notionally being a remake of Yellow, Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! is actually packed full of new features and quality of life improvements. | Read review |
Video Chums | A.J. Maciejewski | 8 / 10 | 11-13-2018 | Pokemon: Let’s Go offers a new and exciting adventure while the Poke Ball Plus controller is one of the coolest devices that I’ve played with in a long time. | Read review |
Wccftech | Dave Aubrey | 8.8 / 10 | 11-13-2018 | My nostalgia for this series is strong and could’ve destroyed the fun I had with Pokémon: Let’s Go Pikachu and Eevee, but instead galvanised it. This is the classic original generation of Pokémon, but it looks better, plays better, and feels incredibly refreshing. Pokémon on Nintendo Switch isn’t just a Pokémon GO companion piece, it’s a fantastic RPG in its own right, and with any luck, will spawn its own series of Pokémon games for the future. A great Pokémon game for veterans and newcomers. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have a Pokédex to complete. | Read review |
We Got This Covered | Shaan Joshi | 3.5 / 5 stars | 11-19-2018 | Pokemon Let’s Go is the perfect game for families, casual fans, and those looking to ride a wave of nostalgia. Those looking for a complex and competitive Pokemon experience should temper their expectations, or look elsewhere. | Read review |