A Pokémon rebuilt for newcomers, gentle and welcoming, blending Kanto nostalgia with Pokémon Go style catching. The motion throwing is divisive and veterans will find it light, yet the charm absolutely lands.
Your verdict
Category
RPG2 players7+
Co-op
Description
A trainer explores Kanto with Pikachu on the shoulder, 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, Pikachu! review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
MAX
Story
★★★★★
"Masterful"
A return to the roots of Kanto, but with Pikachu perched on your shoulder and a gentler gaze cast over a rookie trainer's coming-of-age journey. The story doesn't reinvent the formula, it celebrates it: the deepening bond with your companion, the good-natured rivalry and the wonder of discovery remain a model of touching simplicity. That nostalgic warmth, welcoming to younger players, explains the lasting affection fans hold for it.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Beyond crossing Kanto, this reboot of Pokémon Yellow leans on GO-style catching and the hunt for the perfect partner: every creature hides stats to optimise, and chasing shinies can run indefinitely. Rematch trainers, legendaries, trading and local co-op extend the adventure. Its accessible gentleness makes it ideal for lingering stress-free.
Technical info
💾4,1 GB📅16/11/2018
Published by Nintendo
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! (Nintendo Switch) price, value & rarity
Gym Leaders and the League punctuate the journey with spikes of tension where team building and types truly matter. The summit, though, is the wild legendary Pokémon: Mewtwo in its cave, or the mythical birds, which you must weaken and catch rather than defeat. A gentle, welcoming modern revival.
Better with friends
A second player can drop into the adventure at any moment to catch and battle alongside you, no fiddly menus: just shake a controller. The help is gentle, perfect for a parent to back up a child or the other way around, sharing the Pokémon you spot. No competition here, just kind companionship that you can fire up in a heartbeat for an easygoing stroll.
