Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! - Nintendo Switch [Digital]
Customers are saying
Customers are positive about the gameplay and overall entertainment value, frequently highlighting how fun and easy the experience is for players. Many users appreciate the nostalgic appeal of this remake and find the classic story to be a highlight of the title. While the game is generally well-received, some players find the motion controls to be inconsistent and note that the leveling process can become repetitive. Overall, the product is viewed as an accessible and enjoyable experience despite minor frustrations with specific mechanics.
Software Format
DigitalFeatures
Become a top Pokémon trainer on an adventure with Pikachu
Encounter Pokémon in the Kanto region
Play the entire game with a single Joy-Con controller, or use the Poké Ball Plus accessory, which will light up, vibrate, and make sounds to bring your adventure to life
Take your Pokémon for a stroll in your Poké Ball Plus
Play a Pokémon adventure together cooperatively anytime, anywhere on one system by using another Joy-Con controller or Poké Ball Plus accessory (sold separately) to catch and battle alongside another player
Use Poké Ball Plus to connect with the Pokémon GO app on compatible smartphones to catch Pokémon in the Kanto region
Connect Poké Ball Plus to the Pokémon GO app to catch Pokémon in the real world and gather items from Poké Stops without viewing your smartphone screen
For one to two players
Specifications
- ESRB RatingE (Everyone)ESRB DescriptorsMild cartoon violenceCompatible Platform(s)Nintendo SwitchSoftware FormatDigital
Reviews
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 3910 reviews
- Gameplay (1790)
- Overall Performance (951)
- Ease of use (132)
- Nostalgia (81)
- Fun (79)
- Difficulty (39)
- Motion Controls (15)
- Random Encounters (12)
- Leveling Up (11)
- Catching Mechanics (10)
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| Pros for Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! - Nintendo Switch [Digital] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay, Overall Performance, Ease of use, Nostalgia, Fun | Gameplay, Overall Performance, Ease of use, Nostalgia, Fun | Gameplay, Overall Performance, Ease of use, Fun, Nostalgia | Gameplay, Overall Performance, Ease of use, Fun, Nostalgia |
| Cons for Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! - Nintendo Switch [Digital] | |||
| Difficulty, Motion Controls, Random Encounters, Leveling Up, Catching Mechanics | Difficulty, Motion Controls, Random Encounters, Leveling Up, Catching Mechanics | Difficulty, Catching Mechanic, Price, Motion Controls, Battle System | Difficulty, Catching Mechanic, Price, Motion Controls, Battle System |























































