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Detective Pikachu Returns (USA)

Nintendo Switch
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Reviewed in
2023
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✪ Reviewed on October 2, 2025
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A laid-back mystery carried by a gruff, lovable Pikachu. The tone and voice acting charm, but the puzzles stay too simple and the pace sags. Pleasant if unremarkable, mainly for younger players.

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Category
Adventure 1 player 3+
Description
A gruff, talking Pikachu resumes the case alongside Tim to find his missing father across Ryme City. Published by Nintendo, released worldwide in 2023. Gathering clues, questioning Pokémon, piecing together deductions, scripted action scenes and a noir city atmosphere.

Detective Pikachu Returns review

3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾6 GB 📅06/10/2023
Published by Nintendo

Detective Pikachu Returns (Nintendo Switch) price, value & rarity

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Q1 loose
 $21 Q6 complete
 $23 Q10 new
 $30 !
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Detective Pikachu Returns
Europe
06/10/2023
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Detective Pikachu Returns
Japan
06/10/2023
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