Customer Ratings & Reviews

I went into this game pretty skeptical after learning it had been dumbed down a bit compared to old Pokemon games and will be incorporating elements from Pokemon go. I decided to give it a chance anyway and I've enjoyed every minute of it. It is easier than previous games but you still do need to know about the different types of pokemon and what's weak or strong for the opponent you're battling. Being able to see the pokemon while walking around makes the game feel less grindy since you knew exactly when you were about to get into catching a wild pokemon. My one complaint is regarding the controls. I've mostly played the game in handheld mode, but playing it docked only works with a single joycon or the Pokeball Plus so if you were hoping to just play it with the pro controller. Hoping an update fixes this

I’m going to start with the positive and then bring it down by some slight issues, the good stuff: Graphics - pretty good compared to the old Pokémon games. Gameplay - fairly smooth, catching Pokémon is simple and easy, story mode is entertaining. You’ll spend hours playing through the story mode! Great selection of Pokémon, they don’t have the newer post Kanto Pokémon but still cool! This game and pokken tournament are the best on the switch !! Now the downside: Game is wayyy too easy! Like every attack I do kills the opponent almost instantly .. :( another minor issue it lags sometimes or takes forever loading everytime you go inside a building, I wish they would add more stuff to do in the game? Maybe online fighting ? Or perhaps more add ons or extra features. Overall 9/10 game !! Must have .

This is a good game to introduce young kids to Pokemon due to: (1) It's easy to catch Pokemon as you just throw the ball and hope it catches (same as Pokemon Go). (2) Less grinding as all Pokemon in your party gain experience when you catch them, so leveling up is much faster. (3) Less random encounters as Pokemon appears on the map and you can decide if you want to catch them (same as Pokemon Go). My biggest complaints are: (1) No Pro controller support. Only Joy-Con or that Pokeball accessory. (2) If you're playing docked, you must flick the Joy-Con to catch Pokemon. It is very annoying as it can get inaccurate at times, like you try throwing it to the right but the ball flies to the left. Even though it is based off of the original Pokemon Red/Blue, the story takes place after the events of that game, so some story changes. The nostalgia factor is nice, but it wears off very fast due to what I mentioned earlier. Overall, I would recommend it for people new to Pokemon or people who enjoy Pokemon Go only, but not for those who prefer the traditional Pokemon games.

had so much fun playing this classic!!! reminds of being a kid and playing the gb version highly recommend for nostalgia. easy to get into and hav fun

First, I was just a kid in 1998 when Pokemon Blue and Red Versions came to the U.S. i became obsessed (like every other gamer kid) playing the games almost non-stop in an attempt to catch-em-all!) and have played every generation with the exception of Sun and Moon. With that said, I of course wanted to just at the chance to see the older games upgraded to full 3d graphics and explore. With the "Pokemon Let's Go!" series, they attempted to recapture the likes of "Yellow Version" that took place in the same setting as Blue and Red but had you following more in the steps of the Anime character (introducing Jessie and James from Team Rocket for example). Depending on your game purchase (LG Pikachu or LG Eevee) you will be able to start with classic mascot Pikachu or the popular pokemon Eevee. What set Yellow apart from Blue and Red was it was the first game that allowed your Pokemon starter to follow you while you walked (later introduced in future games). Let's Go has expanded this by allowing Pikachu of Eevee to ride on your shoulder. On top of that, you can also now release other Pokemon to accompany you and your starter. You can even ride some of the Pokemon to travel faster (running or flying.) One HUGE difference is the catching system. In every Pokemon game prior to Let's Go (and of course Pokemon Go) you were required to fight a pokemon to capture it (requiring you to weaken it.) Let's Go has adopted the Pokemon Go capture method with a small shrinking capture zone you need to hit to capture ( no fighting required.) Not only is this much easier, but upon capturing the pokemon you gain candy and experience points that level up ALL of your party Pokemon! While there have been devices introduced that helped a battling Pokemon share Exp, this was WAY to easy and made the game seem very childish and "hand-holding." As far as story, they made some changes here and there from Yellow, but overall it is the same. Text dialogue has changed (For example: Original Yellow had a text where Misty comments to your character "if only you were a bit older" this is a nod to the anime with Misty having a crush on Ash, but this of course was removed as you are not playing as him. The only time you will be required to fight Pokemon Vs Pokemon now is during a trainer or gym battle. It might just be me, but even these battles seemed to be very easy, possibly watered down difficulties? It is hard to say if this is true or not, but I never found myself struggling to beat any of the NPC's. The variety of wild Pokemon has also changed, with only certain one's available between versions (this is a staple for the series.) You will encounter a lot of Pokemon randomly where you could not in the original Yellow version (Chansey for example can appear in a number of areas while in the original game it was only available in the Safari Zone.) These Pokemon will appear in Pokemon Go style walking, flying, swimming, or running around for you to find them. Speaking of the above mentioned Safari Zone, it is non-existent now! It has been replaced by a park-type system that you can connect to your Pokemon Go account. This will allow you to transfer Pokemon to Let's Go from Pokemon Go (not the other way around.) This can be helpful in filling out the Pokedex, and will allow you to interact with them in tje Park prior to catching them. Another small bonus is that if you use this with Pokemon go you will unlock an item ghat let's you catch Meltan (a new mythical Pokemon) in Pokemon Go. Along with other changes, the Game Corner is also no longer a gambling hut hideout for team rocket. The original game required you to play slot machines to win prizes, they have changed this. The Hidden Machines no longer take up a Pokemon move slot! Pikachu and Eevee will now be your tanks via a menu for special moves. They can "fly" "surf" "cut", you name it. Overall, I enjoyed my time with this game, but nostalgia fueled my playing. I feel that Nintendo low-balled a lot of the hardcore fans by making this game WAY to easy, but hopefully going forward they will change this and stick with the working formula. The series games are not Pokemon Go, and in my opinion need to stay separate in regards to the way they play. I would recommend this game to new comers and nostalgia seekers ( but the older fans should know what they are in for.)

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.

I grew up in the 90's. I was 13 when Pokemon Red & Blue dropped and 14 when I first played Pokemon Yellow (or Pokemon Pikachu as I called it). This game has brought back so many wonderful memories of my childhood and allowed me to pass a little bit of my childhood onto my little ones. My wife and I play this in co-op too, which is an awesome and totally unnecessary feature that I'm extremely happy they've added. It makes battles a little easy, but it's worth it to spend time together enjoying the game. The game is gorgeous. The graphics are great and probably my favorite thing about this game is seeing all of the old environments, Pokemon, and characters, recreated for today's console generation. The battle animations are awesome as well. If there's anything I don't love about this game, it's the soundtrack. The music is an orchestrated version of the music from the old Gameboy games, which is awesome, but it's just a lot more repetitive and a tad bit more obnoxious than it's 8-bit counterpart. I turned the volume down on the music so that the music during the longer trainer battles wouldn't get on our nerves. Pretty small complaint for such a great game, and a quick fix at that. I'm super stoked for the next big Pokemon game but this game is great in it's own way. Definitely worth playing for new and returning fans of the franchise.

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.

Picked up this game when it was on sale. Had been wanting to try it for a while and the timing fell into place. Takes me back to the nostalgia of Pokemon Yellow with a few Pokemon Go twists. I both miss and don't miss the constant battles around every corner. I like seeing the wild Pokemon instead of meeting a random one while walking in the grass. Let's me decide if I want to catch it or not. I'll be ready for Sword/Shield in November, but thisbis a good way to satisfy the itch.

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 was a remake of Pokemon Yellow with some changes added and a catch mechanic similar to pokemon go. The story is a classic, and the gameplay is a great bridge for pokemon go fans into the world of main-line pokemon games. You can even transfer your pokemon caught in Lets Go to newer games!

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.

Pokémon Lets Go Pikachu does a solid job introducing new fans to the series while still laying the foundation for the future of the franchise. While it does tend to lean toward the easy side, there is still plenty of fun to be found. Probably not for people looking for something completely new, or those who may be tired of playing in the original region. But to play this game on a big screen for a change is nice, and the game looks and sounds better than ever.

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.

I purchased this game for my nephew for his recently purchased Switch so he could experience Pokemon for the first time. I have personally played one version of each generation, including the remakes such as this one. The Kanto pokemon will hit your nostalgia if you played Red and Blue back in the day on the Game Boy Color.

This is exactly what I was hoping for. Enough of the vintage game boy Pokemon and sequence but with new tasks and features. Both of my children (6 & 9) love the game and the ability to have two players. It is easy to play (too easy at times) and is appropriate for kids. I highly recommend it to old and new Pokemon fans!

This game, as well as Let's Go Eevee, is a great combination of aspects from the mobile game Pokemon GO and traditional gameplay of classic Pokemon games. Revitalizing the Kanto region in this way is both refreshing and enthralling; however, the controls when capturing wild Pokemon being fixed to motion controls may be frustrating to some players on occasion. This minor flaw does not detract much from the overall structure of the game in the long run. Overall this game is highly enjoyable and a great way of introducing newcomers from the Pokemon GO market into the traditional style of Pokemon.

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 game brings back great memories of playing Pokemon Yellow. The graphics really help bring the world of Pokemon to life in a way the DS and gameboy games could not. Co-op with a beginner player works really well. The elements from Pokemon Go make it approachable for beginners; yet, the game still retains the traditional pokemon elements. Really enjoying this one!