Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! (2018)

Developer: Game Freak
Publisher: Nintendo
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 152 player ratings
Main story: about 40 hours
Where to get it: Nintendo eShop

How it feels

Feels like a gentle, nostalgic stroll through a familiar world with a cute companion, where catching Pokémon is a simple, motion-based throw and battles are approachable.

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About

Take your Pokémon journey to the Kanto region with your energetic partner, Pikachu, to become a top Pokémon Trainer as you battle other trainers. Use a throwing motion to catch Pokémon in the wild with either one Joy-Con controller or Poké Ball Plus accessory, which will light up, vibrate, and make sounds to bring your adventure to life. Share your adventure with family or friends in 2-player action on one system using a second Joy-Con or Poké Ball Plus (sold separately). You can even connect to the Pokémon GO app using a compatible smartphone to bring over Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region! Explore the diverse and vibrant region of Kanto! True-to-size wild Pokémon roam around in the game, so catch them like a real Pokémon Trainer by using motion, timing, and a well-placed Poké Ball. Go on a stroll with your favorite Pokémon in your Poké Ball Plus! Connect your game directly to Pokémon GO* to receive Kanto region Pokémon.

Trailer

Screenshots

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