Mechanically identical to Pikachu, with an irresistibly expressive Eevee as your partner. The same gentle, nostalgic take on Kanto and the same Pokémon Go inspired catching. Pleasant and soothing, ideal as a first Pokémon journey.
Your verdict
Category
RPG2 players7+
Co-op
Description
A trainer roams Kanto with Eevee, catching with a motion Poké Ball throw. Published by Nintendo, released worldwide in 2018. Pokémon visible in the grass, two-trainer co-op, Pokémon GO transfers and the Poké Ball Plus peripheral.
Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
MAX
Story
★★★★★
"Masterful"
The same familiar plains of Kanto, only this time it's Eevee, mischievous and brimming with potential, accompanying a rookie trainer's coming-of-age journey. The narrative gently nurtures the budding friendship, the good-natured rivalry and the wonder of discovery, never weighing the tale down. That warm simplicity, cut out for newcomers and the nostalgic alike, sustains the affection fans still hold for it.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Massive"
The journey across Kanto unfolds at a gentle pace, yet the urge to fill the Pokédex stretches everything out: chain catching, shinies hunted with boosted odds, trades and rematches that reawaken as you advance. Once the League falls, the Elite Four return stronger and tracking down rare Pokémon becomes a pastime in its own right.
Technical info
💾4,1 GB📅16/11/2018
Published by Nintendo
Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! (Nintendo Switch) price, value & rarity
No rarity to chase here: this shipped by the million and the region-free cartridge trades everywhere for little. Its quote rests solely on the sealed market, where a factory-shrinkwrapped copy is speculated well above its play value. Loose, it stays a common entry-level title, with no content exclusivity or limited pressing to point to.
Memorable bosses
Same heroic spikes as its twin version: Gym Leaders and the Elite Four genuinely test your types, while wild legendaries crown the journey. Facing Mewtwo or the mythical birds is as much a battle as a catch, with their health bar to watch on a knife's edge. A warm gateway back into Kanto.
Better with friends
The ideal companion for two-player play: someone close can hop into the game whenever they like, catching and battling with you at a simple shake of the controller. The help is laid-back and kind, tailored for a parent-child duo sharing the Pokémon hunt without a hint of rivalry. Everything stays light and accessible, so you'll happily switch it back on for a few routes together.
