Switch Pokemon Lets Go Pikachu and Eevee

[RickSanchez]

That is really disappointing.
This game really should be relatively cheap then as it's a better version of GO (free) and a downgraded version of the normal games (60-70), just nicer graphics.

 

[dtm06]

That'd be alright.

A part of me doesn't mind actually seeing them and then deciding who to battle based on who I'm leveling up plus the extra experience a particular Pokemon may give over another one. Nice as well instead of waiting ages to encounter a 5% rate one, just seeing it and approaching it.
Some of the mystery gets taken away but I guess it could be more casual and appealing to the newer fans.

Unless it was something really rare like a Chansey, searching for a particular pokemon got quite tiresome for me after a while and there was no real joy at the end of it so I don't mind having them on screen.

 

[RickSanchez]

Any ideas on how you level up then? Seems pretty limited if it's just gym/trainer battles.

 

[Igloo]

No battling wild Pokemon takes a lot of the fun out of the game for me. I really hope they don't take it out of the core game(s) next year.

 

[Bonz]

Damn, how are we supposed to level or EV train then?

Also may of completely just destroyed all Nuzlockes.

 

[8Eyes]

Damn, how are we supposed to level or EV train then?

Also may of completely just destroyed all Nuzlockes.

Because this isn't the game you thought it was, the same way Mystery Dungeon and Ranger aren't.

It's a spinoff. The mainline game is late 2019.

 

[eDPS]

A few interesting screenshots, first the wild Pokémon showing level and CP, 2nd shows the Charizard ride that looks pretty cool, the fact they have grass like that I think their is still chance for random encounters. 3rd it seems you can customise your starter and they stay customised in battle which is pretty neat, finally the battle animations looked better than ever. Anyone suggesting this game should be cheaper are kidding themselves their looks to be a lot put into this game.

 

[dtm06]

So as far as I can tell the changes from the base mainline games seem to be:

1. Catching mechanic. No battles, just Pokemon Go style catching.
2. Pokemon appearing on the main screen.
3. Potentially levelling is done differently? It may not be if we can re-battle trainers easily.

If 3. doesn't happen I don't see how this is a spin-off. 2. is a step the series was always going to take at some point, although I'd like there to still be rare pokemon to find and 1. I get the dislike people have of it and ideally it would have the traditional battle before it but it's hardly the end of the world.

If levelling is done like in Go though, I think we're headed in a bad direction.

 

[Mootsy]

Something for everyone here

 

[RickSanchez]

Let's face it, many of us don't find it perfect but we will end up buying it anyway.
Looks very nice and I hope there is a good leveling up system in place.

 

[Mootsy]

It’s a remake of yellow with aspects of Go!
Remade to suit the Switch.

Something for fans until the new game is out which should have battles and be progressive.

It’s the equivalent of if Metroid game was released that was a tad shallow but you get to use joycons to roll into a ball and something to play while waiting..

Hard to complain.

 

[eDPS]

It’s a remake of yellow with aspects of Go!
Remade to suit the Switch.

Something for fans until the new game is out which should have battles and be progressive.

It’s the equivalent of if Metroid game was released that was a tad shallow but you get to use joycons to roll into a ball and something to play while waiting..

Hard to complain.

You underestimate the fanbase

 

[Mootsy]

You underestimate the fanbase

True but if Metroid decided to release a game like this to tide fans over until Metroid 4, I doubt many would complain.

 

[eDPS]

True but if Metroid decided to release a game like this to tide fans over until Metroid 4, I doubt many would complain.

Yeah because its Metroid haha, social media is largely negative with this, oh well ill enjoy it for what it is and keep an open mind.

The game looks great and hits the nostalgic button, i can deal with a bit of PoGo integration and a lack of online, if i was desperate for everything else i could just play those older games or wait for the proper mainline game coming next year.

 

[Mootsy]

They’re saying remake of yellow with new plot, expanded levels.

 

[dtm06]

Saw someone describe it elsewhere as like Forza Motorsport v Forza Horizon. Not a bad comparison although I still maintain that until we know that levelling is different there's not enough changed here from the traditional games to say it's a spinoff.

 

[TJASTA]

yeah i am not a fan, happy with gen 8 in 2019 tho.

 

[kangle4]

I mean as long as it has the main story line, gym battles etc. than it’s fine by me.

Looks like it’s a casualised main series remake and the main change is how you catch Pokemon.

I assume you will gain EXP from catching the Pokemon with bonuses like in Pokemon GO.

 

[revival_mode]

downloaded that quest game at lunch... not much going on there just a mobile game :|

 

[Struggle]

So it's Pokemon go for the switch. Disappointing. Was pretty certain I'd be buying the system for this, not a chance now.

 

[eDPS]

So it's Pokemon go for the switch. Disappointing. Was pretty certain I'd be buying the system for this, not a chance now.

Its more than that, its only the catching and perhaps how you level up. Its still a full remake of yellow with added features.

 

[mighty_sainters]

Its more than that, its only the catching and perhaps how you level up. Its still a full remake of yellow with added features.

But no elite four or gym battles you reckon?

 

[eDPS]

But no elite four or gym battles you reckon?

They will have those 100% i reckon, you battle team rocket and travel the whole region so the story looks to be the same so i cant see why those things wouldnt be available.

 

[eDPS]

My type of reaction

 

[A Tiger 4 lyf]

I am all in, Let's go Pikachu!