Pokémon: Let's Go Reviews

Pokémon: Let's Go is ranked in the 86th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
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Joshua (Shnook)
Top Critic
7.5 / 10.0
Aug 27, 2019

Pokémon Let's Go Eevee holds true to the original Pokémon games but suffers from changes that would turn off hardcore Pokémon fans.

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8.5 / 10.0
Feb 13, 2019

Despite the game’s flaws, I had a great time with Pokémon Let’s Go. The atmosphere was charming and inviting, and the details created a fun visual experience. The new capture method was engaging, and made no two encounters the same. This game is the perfect way to ease Pokémon GO players into the console Pokémon games, and offers challenges to old and new players alike.

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Jan 14, 2019

"Recommended for Pokémon newcomers."

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7 / 10.0
Jan 7, 2019

While the two Pokémon Let's Go versions look and play great, the games are too easy, the battles are too numerous, and some changes to the game have taken away some of the fun. It's good for the nostalgia, but not much else. Nevertheless, it is a decent game to hold us over until the next Pokémon game.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jan 1, 2019

Overall, Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee achieve what they set out to in the beginning. They bring series' veterans back into the fold while also making it easy for newcomers to see what the ‘core' RPG games have been about all these years. The catching mechanic turned out to be a welcome change and it turns out I actually want more to change with the formula as a result. Here's to more Pokémon in 2019 and hopefully there's some fresh new ideas in store.

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8 / 10.0
Dec 27, 2018

Fair trading Pokemon game with approved combat system and beautiful world, but weak post-game content and story.

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60 / 100
Dec 26, 2018

Returning to a rejuvenated Kanto with the new graphic section is as engaging as ever and its mechanics, despite its simplicity, confirm the soundness and effectiveness of a formula that may not confer the best RPG in history, but one of the most fun. The novelties are interesting, although few. The proposal is very enjoyable no matter how old you are in the saga, however its simplification is excessive and its reason for being, observing the previous trajectory of the remakes in the saga, it seems to be a mere promotion of Pokémon Go.

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Dec 25, 2018

Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee streamline some of the franchise's more annoying elements, but the games are too easy and the co-op implementation is weak.

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Unscored
Dec 21, 2018

Pokémon: Let's Go is an interesting spin-off of the popular franchise. Not only show us how good a Pokémon game can be in the new Nintendo hybrid, but also show us what kind of graphic fidelity we can expect when the newest generation lands on Switch.

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8.6 / 10.0
Dec 19, 2018

Pokemon Let’s Go is a classic Pokemon experience with a good influx of modern mechanics.

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Unscored
Dec 18, 2018

Despite skepticism, fans of the first hour should take a look at the spin-off, because the world of Kanto is and still is the best Pokemon world!

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Ben Dye
Top Critic
8 / 10
Dec 17, 2018

Despite notionally being a remake of Yellow, Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! is actually packed full of new features and quality of life improvements.

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8 / 10
Dec 14, 2018

While driven by nostalgia, the visuals make it feel new.

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9 / 10.0
Dec 12, 2018

For veteran players, just experiencing the original games one more time in a brand new way is enough to put a smile on your face and reawakening that inner child. Playing along with a newcomer or first-timer makes it even more inviting and enjoyable, reminding you why you fell with love with Pocket Monsters in the first place.

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7 / 10.0
Dec 12, 2018

I may no longer be the target audience with Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu! and Eevee!, but I am glad that future children will be, so I can share in their experience in a way that creates new adventures for us both.

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8 / 10.0
Dec 11, 2018

While Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! starts slow and is quite different than usual, it's still a very enjoyable and accessible RPG.

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Dec 11, 2018

This trip to Kanto is more than just a return: Game Freak and the Pokémon Company are finally taking their first small steps into the future and making Pokémon more open, lively and modern. This is the way to go!

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Dec 10, 2018

For a proof of concept title, Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee execute wonderfully.

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4 / 5.0
Dec 8, 2018

f you’re a fan of Pokémon, Pokémon Let’s Go Eevee! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! creates a decent experience on the Nintendo Switch that takes the series back to basics which makes for an enjoyable game as you attempt to catch all these little critters.

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8.5 / 10.0
Dec 8, 2018

Even if this Pokemon: Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee doesn’t introduce anything new (like a new storyline and pokémons), there are few improvements (especially in the gameplay) that shows the potential of a great future for the new Pokemon, coming in 2019. Hopefully we’ll see a new monster generation this time! So, I suggest you this game for Nintendo Switch, both if you’re experienced Pokemon trainers (you’ll enjoy all the easter eggs related to old Pokemon games and to the Anime) and if you’re gonna play a Pokemon game for the first time.

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