Customer Ratings & Reviews

I was a little skeptical about this game even when it was announced because of the influence from Pokemon GO but I have to say I am pleasantly surprised. There are no more random encounters in tall grass instead Pokemon appear so you can see which Pokemon are around. While there is no battling with wild pokemon (the game uses the Pokemon GO way of catching Pokemon, chuck balls at it and feed it berries to make it easier to catch) I actually don't really miss it. Going through caves was actually pleasant without fighting off 100's of Zubats. Training up Pokemon is also easier since everyone in your Party gets XP. You still battle other trainers and you battle the Gyms/Elite 4 like previous games. As a whole I probably still prefer the older style of Pokemon but this game is actually a lot of fun to play. **There are slight differences in Pikachu and Eevee. You get the cover Pokemon as your starter (duh) and each game has a handful of version exclusives.

Pokemon Let's Go is aimed at a more casual fan base, but that doesn't mean that hardcore players won't enjoy this game. Its very much in every way the same games that Game Freak has been making since the very first game, but with some elements from Pokemon Go added. There are no longer any wild encounters as Pokemon are seen roaming around. This makes the world seem much more alive and it means that you get to choose whether you want to encounter Pokemon or not. You no longer fight Pokemon that roaming about to catch them or gain experience, as now you have to catch them the same way that its done in Pokemon Go. This change may come off as a bad one, but the catching mechanic adds a new layer of fun with the exception of motion controls in docked mode. There are still trainers to fight, badges to earn, as well as the elite 4 to take on, making this as much of a core game like the last entry. Its a remake of Yellow and its definitely a step in the right direction. Pokemon fans whether new or old will have much to enjoy from this title and I highly recommend it. Enjoy.

Despite growing up in the original era of Pokemon, I had never played a Pokémon game. This is my very first Pokemon game other than Pokémon Go and it makes me sorry I had never played the originals! I am not a very experienced video game player, but I do find this game pretty easy to follow with little to no direction from any game guides. It is addicting and fun and I love being able to interact with Pikachu! Satisfied with this purchase.

So by the time Pokémon came out I had moved on to other hobbies away from gaming. So I thought I would try it to see what all the fuss was all these years I’ve missed from Pokémon. I really like it. Easy to get drawn in for a long period of time. Explains things really well as you go through the game about different Pokémon and their strengths and weaknesses and how to use them.

So let me get it out the way, no this game isn’t like the mainline titles and yes it heavily resembles Pokémon go. Surprisingly the fact that it isn’t a mainline game is what makes it so good. This game just appeals to all my nostalgia senses. I thought I would hate it because of how slow you do level up and the only way to get a big bump of exp is to catch Pokémon but after my first couple of wild encounters It didn’t bother me much afterwards. The game is 10/10 beautiful, from the battles, to the overworld and even the extra details like water and grass just bring the entire thing together. Pokémon have size distinctions to one another, a onix is definitely way bigger in this game compared to a wailord in newer games. The game looks and runs better than newer games aswell though there is a slight stutter in veridian forest while playing in handheld. If your on the fence of getting it because it resembles Pokémon go, buy it and try it out. After awhile, like I said before, the catching mechanic grows on you and being able to play a HD rendition of Kanto is also a plus.

Whether you choose Eevee or Pikachu, both games are an amazing remake of the OG Blue, Red and Yellow from 1996. I highly recommend it for those who want a nostalgia trip or even kids new to the series! Pikachu is cute and collecting Pokemon is fun. Highly suggest it to all ages! I got this copy for my little siblings, I got the package with the PokeBall Plus for myself!

This completed my Pokemon collection on Switch. Are the new Pokemon games as good as the old ones? Nah, but I knew what I was getting and am happy with the purchase.

This game is adorable. It's a more casual remake of the first gen Pokemon games without random battles, with more of a focus on catching/collecting. If you grew up playing pokemon red/blue/yellow but haven't gotten into the newer games you will feel right at home. Instead of battling random pokemon out in the wild there's just a minigame sequence where you throw a pokeball to catch them, unfortunately this requires motion controls, you have to swing the joycon as if you're tossing a pokeball. There are still traditional battles against gym leaders.

Wasn’t too hot on this game at first, but now that I’ve progressed further in I’m liking it more. Traditional battles versus other trainers are still part of the game, it’s just that the method for encountering and catching wild Pokémon has been changed to the Go method of throwing balls and using berries to calm them down. I’m not a fan of the fact that Pokémon go into your inventory now and must be managed like other items, sending copies of Pokémon to Professor Oak in exchange for stat boosting candies. I’ve yet to run out of space for Pokémon so I don’t know if it’s possible to run out of room for them. So far this game has been a mostly faithful re-creation of Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow with some glaring changes (like no more annoying Gary). This time around the player gets to name your rival, if you want to call him that, and he’s less of an antagonist like Gary and more like another ordinary kid out to be a Pokémon Master. Only time will tell if he changes. I also love that they have Alola forms of Pokémon in this game from Pokémon Sun and Moon. I’ve discovered that you can import Pokémon from Pokémon Go into Pokémon Let’s Go: Pikachu/Eevee (but only Pokémon from the Kanto region and, for whatever reason, Meltan). After doing this for the first time, I got a Mysterious Box in Pokémon Go that, after using, started making Meltan appear at my feet. The effect lasted for 30 minutes and I managed to catch 15 of them before the effect wore off. Now that I know that this works, I don’t need to worry about version exclusive Pokémon AND I’ll be able to get Pokémon that normally you could only get once per playthrough (such as the Fossil Pokémon or Eevee’s evolutions).

This was the first real full story pokemon game I've ever played in my life (besides the mobile app). Super approachable and easy to figure out, and a great source of nostalgia for long time pokemon players such as my partner that grew up with all the games.

This is a great game. It's just like the older Pokemon games but there are subtle changes to make it different enough. They have not made it very difficult but it is still very fun. Awesome for someone that's just getting into Pokemon or someone thats a long time fan.

I have played Pokemon games since the beginning on the Game boy so believe me when I say that Pokemon Lets Go is a wonderful addition to the Pokemon series. Pokemon Lets Go is not merely a remake of GB Pokemon Yellow, but includes several news features that breathes new life in a franchise that has become stale in the last few years (with the exception of Sun & Moon). My favorite is that you can see Pokemon in the wild, a concept that would have blown my 8 year old mind back in the day. The fact that I can also choose when to encounter Pokemon relieves much of the grind from the old games. The catching mechanic is probably the newest and most controversial feature of this game. Instead of battling each wild Pokemon to a pulp and catching them, now a player must simply throw a pokeball and some candies to catch. I was not sold on the new mechanic until I tried it for myself, and I have to say, I really love it, especially with the pokeball plus accessory. The same exhilarating feeling of "will I or won't I" catch that pokemon never gets old. That is not to say there are no turn based series traditional Pokemon battles. With a plethora of trainers ready to battle at a moments notice, I never felt deprived. Throw in the best Pokemon graphics we've ever seen in a main line game, and you have a wonderful title for both the young and young at heart.

I own Pokemon Eeve and Pikachu edition. It was good to relive the golden moments of pokemon with updated graphics and new mechanics. This version of pokemon is fun to play and very easy to complete.

At first I didn't really want to get this game because it seem like nothing new and not as fun looking as other pokemon games but until best buy had a steelbook special with purchasing this game then it convinced me to buy it and I'm glad I did because of how updated it is and how much fun it is to play with family and friends because of the 2 player mode also it has loads of content. spoilers like different story (than the rest of kanto related games) pokemon from the sun and moon games, mega evolution, candy to make pokemon more stronger, HD content, meeting old protagonists from the original pokemon gameboy.

I bought this game for my myself and it plays the same original storyline of Pokemon Yellow but with the option of choosing Pikachu or Eevee. It's fun and the catch system is different from the original which makes it easier. I got my friend's kids into Pokemon and it was their birthdays coming up (turning 8 and turning 5) and I figured this would be a great game to get them introduced to the gameplay of Pokemon and it's co-op! They both enjoy it and when I come over they love showing me their game progress and their pokemon they have caught so far. It's great!

Fun game, I have let's go Eevee, so this completes my collection of Pokémon games on the Switch (have sword/shield also). I remember playing Pokémon Yellow when it first released, this game along with let's go eevee is a remaster of that game. It's still fun all these years later, and it's nice to see all of the original Pokémon brought to life with modern graphics. This game will take many back to their childhoods. Highly enjoyable and I recommend it to anyone who is a fan of the Pokémon games. Only part I don't like is not being able to use my Switch pro controller when the Switch is docked, but that's a minor inconvenience just use the pokeball controller or a single joycon.

Such an incredibly fun game! I’m not big on video games but this brings me back to my childhood and is such a fun way for me to spend time with the kids for game night. I wish we could explore more than the Kanto region in these games but it’s still such a fantastic time!

Great game! Really enjoy it so far! Would recommend.

I love playing with this game. I bought this for my friend, and we fall in love with this game. It’s too much fun like the old games of Pokemon. It remains me of the first three seasons of Pokemon.

My 6 year old son LOVES Pokemon, so naturally, when he got a switch for his birthday, this was the first game we bought him; he loves it, and I love that he can now read through the wonders of public education, so I don't have to read every line of dialogue. The controls are easy, and he loves catching Pokemon. Battles are simplistic, and the story seems on par with any other type of Pokemon story that's been in previous games/tv shows/movies, etc. Graphics are great, and the ability to take this on the go is fantastic. You also have several control options, depending on your style or the type of play (on tv vs handheld, etc.). I would definitely recommend.