Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! - Nintendo Switch [Digital]
Customers are saying
Customers appreciate the engaging gameplay and overall performance of this Pokémon title, which many find to be a fun and nostalgic remake. While players enjoy the classic story and ease of use, some have noted that the experience can feel less challenging than expected. Additionally, a few users have expressed minor frustrations regarding the motion controls, the leveling process, and the difficulty of the catching mechanics.
Software Format
DigitalBecome 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
- ESRB RatingE (Everyone)ESRB DescriptorsMild cartoon violenceCompatible Platform(s)Nintendo SwitchSoftware FormatDigital
Reviews
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 3910 reviews
- Gameplay (1897)
- Overall Performance (675)
- 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 | There were no pros for this product— |
| 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, Motion Controls, Catching Mechanic, Price, Battle System | There were no cons for this product— |



















































