Take a Pokémon journey to the Kanto region with your steadfast
partner, Eevee! Become the best Pokémon Trainer as you battle
other Trainers, Gym Leaders, and the sinister Team Rocket. Catch
Pokémon in the wild using a gentle throwing motion with either a
Joy-Con controller or a Poké Ball Plus accessory, which will
light up, vibrate, and make sounds to bring your adventure to
life. You can also use button controls in Handheld Mode. Share
your adventure with family or friends 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
vibrant region of Kanto—home to beloved characters like Brock,
Misty, and the nefarious trio Jessie, James, and Meowth!
Throughout the story, your bond with your partner Pokémon grows
stronger as you care for it and travel together. See the world in
style by customizing Eevee and your Trainer with a selection of
outfits. True-to-size wild Pokémon roam around in the game—catch
them like a real Pokémon Trainer by using timing and a
well-placed Poké Ball. Battle and trade with other players who
own the game via local wireless or online**. Go on a stroll with
your favorite Pokémon in your Poké Ball Plus to level them up,
and to receive in-game rewards after returning them to the game.
*Using as a Pokémon GO Plus requires installation of the Pokémon
GO application on a compatible smartphone. Game, system and Poké
Ball Plus sold separately. *Pokémon GO application, compatible
smartphone and persistent Internet access required. Data charges
may apply. **Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately)
and Nintendo Account required for online play. Not available in
all countries. Internet access required for online features.
Terms apply. ***Using as a Pokémon GO Plus requires installation
of the Pokémon GO application on a compatible smartphone.
Review: A Review: Updated as of 12/1/18 - To start, I am about
half way through the story as of right now, so this will be
continued to be updated as I further into the game. The main
complaint from everyone seems to be that this game is too easy.
Honestly, what Pokemon game has been difficult? Once you figure
out the strengths and weaknesses system, all Pokemon games are
easy as you play through them. Most of the challenge and grinding
usually happens after the end of the actual game, which is
exactly how this game works! I personally LOVE some things about
this game, and I’ve been playing Pokemon games since Pokemon Red
and Blue. I LOVE how you can see the Pokemon and avoid them if
you don’t want to battle. So many wasted battles—probably hours
and hours—of getting attacked by wild Pokémon I had no interest
in catching. This makes the game faster, yes, but it also allows
you to target Pokemon you want. With that, I LOVE the COMBO
system in place that allows you to catch the same Pokemon
multiple times to create a chain combo. When your combo is high
enough, rare Pokémon begin popping off more often and you have a
better chance of finding Shiny Pokemon. This is just a cool
system that will add much replay-ability once you are completed
with the main storyline. I love that the first console Pokemon is
a remake of the original games. For me, this is purely nostalgic.
20 years later it’s still as addicting. This game is beautiful. I
have not much else to add to that one. Another great add—you can
name your Pokémon at any time!! Those who haven’t played Pokemon
in the past, trust me, it’s truly amazing. The difficulty
level...yes, Eevee is overpowered. But you do not need to use
Eevee in battle. Or you can put Eevee in slot #6 and only use it
when you’re about to faint completely. I don’t understand people
who complain about the difficulty level of this game. I can
remember playing Red version and defeating every trainer with my
Charizard by the end...even against his weaknesses. Pokemon has
always been as difficult as you make it. And Let’s Go is no
different. If you find your Eevee or Pikachu to overpowered,
don’t use them. Or don’t use certain moves. On the base, yes it
is easy. But you as a trainer can make your battles as difficult
as you’d like by what Pokemon and move types you use during the
battle. That’s what makes Pokemon games so free and open for
players. I absolutely love the fact that I can come home from a
stressful day of work and just relax and play my way through
Kanto, not worried about beating trainers but more worried about
my Poke ball actually catching a stubborn Pokémon in the wild...
Some things that do need improved... The “throwing” technique can
sometimes be faulty. Which can be frustrating especially if
you’re low on PokeBalls or cash. Sometimes you throw straight and
the ball goes in completely different direction...this isn’t
always but it is more often. I hope that updates can fix this
issue because I don’t mind throwing the balls but I do mind when
it’s inconsistent. I am not to the point of the game where you
can transfer Pokemon from Pokemon Go but when I get there, I will
review that feature. I’m about a city out from there. Edit:
12/1/18 So I’ve just finished the main storyline of the game,
defeating the Elite 4, and finally catching Mewtwo. A note about
difficulty: I stick to my statement from above. This game is no
less difficult than the original Pokemon (red, blue, and yellow).
In fact, due to the new catching mechanism, encounters with the
legendary Pokémon and Mewtwo are MUCH more intense. I mean...the
first legendary bird I met was Articuno and when I tell you I was
sweating...I’m not kidding. Ultra Ball after Ultra Ball and the
dang thing just wouldn’t stay! Ultimately, I had to shake the
second controller and throw two balls at once. Eventually,
through many, many ultra balls, I was able to finally catch it.
This got easier as I had more and more encounters but defeating
Mewtwo also gave me a run for my money. And all I could think
was, “Everyone is saying this game is so easy, and here I am
struggling.” Yes—absolutely if you know the weakness system the
majority of battles will be a cakewalk (just like every other
Pokemon game...) but trust me, there are surprising difficult
moments that cause to you get worked up, maybe even standing, as
you try to plan out your system to catch a Pokemon before it runs
away from you... One thing I want now that I’ve played about 35
hours...is more. More storylines, more side missions maybe? Yes,
there are the master trainers, but I want to do more with my
team. We’re currently going around and trying to find all 151
Pokémon (and thanks to the Pokemon Go connection, you don’t need
to purchase both versions of the game to get all 151...which I
love.). But my Pokemon and I feel like we can keep going. Keep
helping Kanto. I do think that Nintendo could’ve added more side
quests to make this game feel more complete. I just feel like I’m
not done with this game or my team of 6 Pokémon. I want more. It
would be great to get expansions or something that other RPGs
seem to be having success with. Another thing that I think should
be added are shortcuts on the controllers. I played half the game
with a switch controller and half the game with the PokeBall
plus. I loved both. And both had their purposes. However, if the
cost is an issue then the PokeBall isn’t necessary by any means.
It does make catching a little easier but while going through the
storyline, I liked the controller better. Neither one has
shortcuts though. So every time you want to ride or stop riding
your Pokemon you have to go into the main menu, go to your
Pokémon, click to put back into PokeBall...it’s very cumbersome
especially when taking a stroll through the game. A one button
press to ride and stop riding would be amazing and convenient. A
feature I really started to love was when Eevee (or Pikachu)
would start wagging its tail when an item was nearby. There are
many invisible items in the game, so there were many moments as I
walked around that I looked at Eevee more than the environment
around me. This was such a neat and simple idea to make your
partner Pokémon important even outside of battle. This game had
so many neat ideas and delivers on them. I enjoyed my time with
the story, and I hope to continue to enjoy my time as I try to
catch ‘em all and survive Kanto... OH! Another thing I wished
they had for post game are bases again. I would love to be able
to decorate my room or have an area in Kanto that I could call my
own. This feature needs to come back to Pokemon and I hope it
does. It would be a neat thing for my Pokemon—the ones in the
computer that never get to come out—could have a place or
personal park to hang out in within the base. It would be similar
to the Go Parks, but for the Pokemon that I’ve caught but aren’t
part of my battle 6. Just a thought. Now that the franchise is on
the switch and memory is available, I think even more of these
creative ideas can be added to make a game like this as engulfing
as possible. Regardless, I still absolutely loved this game, so
the 5 stars still stay.
Review: Let's Go, Eevee! :D - I don't know why these games have
so much hate. The game is fun and enjoyable after a long
stressful day. I really do hope they sell well so GameFreak can
keep making the Lets Go games as their own line in the franchise
:) Yes you read that right, for those of u concerned, these games
will NOT affect the upcoming gen 8 games. GameFreak has stated
that they will have their own line in the franchise so don't be
afraid to pick up a copy of the game to enjoy :) the only
difficult thing is choosing which version you want since they
both are adorable! Edit: They really have made this game easier
for the player. There is no PC anymore and no name rater. You can
switch out your Pokemon and rename them all inside your bag at
any time throughout your journey. I don't know about how other
people may feel about this new feature but I like it. It saves
time of me going back to a pc or finding the name rater and end
up googling where he is. Now about the game mechanics. This game
contributes just like Pokemon Go meaning that's the reason why
there is no more wild Pokemon battles and is just capturing
instead. However I still love this new feature because you can
see which Pokemon you want to try to capture and avoid. Some have
a difficulty capture level ranging from green to blue to red
auras around their bodies. So if you were not a fan of Pokemon
Go, then this game is definitely not for you. There still are
trainer and gym battles, and let me tell you, some were a bit
tough but I still managed to win. As a kid I grinded hours after
hours leveling up my Pokemon one by one which took forever since
there was no exp share at the time (and if there was u get it at
the end of the game after being champion but by then there's
nothing else to do). Now as an adult with a busy life, I just
don't have time for that so I'm glad GameFreak has made it easier
for everyone to enjoy. In X and Y i was a little upset they
handed out the exp share so early in the game but it turned out
it really became useful. I remember when i only grinded to level
up my starter pokemon the most and when they finally manged to
take it out, i knew i was done for lol so im glad they got rid of
it entirely just for this game. Every time you capture or battle,
everyone in your party gets exp. Now, for those people who say
it's too easy, it was never really hard to begin with. If those
people want a hard game or a challenge, then i dare them to pick
up a copy of dark souls or bloodbourne and not cry, complain, or
break any controllers every time they die lol then they'll come
back to this game and be grateful that GameFreak has made a
simple game to just enjoy and relax to :) For those of you
wondering, I have been playing Pokemon since ruby/sapphire along
with lots and lots of other games on different systems. I know
games can have it's ups and downs and especially be disappointing
once release days comes around (*cough* black ops 3) but I know a
good game when I see it and Pokemon Lets Go Eevee/Pikachu is one
of those games that's worth every penny. Overall, I get why
people are upset but I still give this game it's 5 star rating
because it deserves it. They just don't see the positive aspects
of the game. GameFreak has created something beautiful and
amazing. They managed to bring back the nostalgic feeling of the
very first adventure of Pokemon along with both old and new
mechanics/characters (Pokemon Go, mega evolution, alolan forms,
etc.) in the awesome graphics of the Nintendo switch. You and
your partner Pokemon also share cute and memorable cutscenes
together showing the bond that's shared and the fact that you can
now ride/fly with Charizard, Rapidash, Arcanine and lots of
others just makes the game even more epic. Im 23 and i admit that
i lost my cool and became a little kid when I rode rapidash since
i thought it was gonna just follow me xD These things have never
happened in any Pokemon game before so I know GameFreak truly
succeeded with this one. If i would sum up the whole game in one
word it would be: breathtaking. Well done GameFreak keep up the
good work :)
