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'''Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター Let's Go! ピカチュウ''' ''Pocket Monsters: Let's Go! Pikachu'') and '''Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター Let's Go! イーブイ''' ''Pocket Monsters: Let's Go! {{tt|Eievui|Eevee}}'') are the third and final [[Core series|paired versions]] of [[Generation VII]]. They are remakes of the [[Generation I]] game [[Pokémon Yellow Version]]. The games were released on the [[Nintendo Switch]]. | '''Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター Let's Go! ピカチュウ''' ''Pocket Monsters: Let's Go! Pikachu'') and '''Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター Let's Go! イーブイ''' ''Pocket Monsters: Let's Go! {{tt|Eievui|Eevee}}'') are the third and final [[Core series|paired versions]] of [[Generation VII]]. They are remakes of the [[Generation I]] game [[Pokémon Yellow Version]]. The games were released on the [[Nintendo Switch]]. The games take place in the [[Kanto]] [[region]]. | ||
The games were announced worldwide on May 30, 2018, at a Pokémon press conference in Tokyo, Japan.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/huge-pokemon-news-revealed-in-tokyo/ Huge Pokémon News Revealed in Tokyo | Pokemon.com]</ref><ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-creators-share-more-details-on-upcoming-games/ Pokémon Creators Share More Details on Upcoming Games | Pokemon.com]</ref> The paired versions were released worldwide on November 16, 2018. All copies of the game are playable in nine languages: Japanese, English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Korean, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese. | The games were announced worldwide on May 30, 2018, at a Pokémon press conference in Tokyo, Japan.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/huge-pokemon-news-revealed-in-tokyo/ Huge Pokémon News Revealed in Tokyo | Pokemon.com]</ref><ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-creators-share-more-details-on-upcoming-games/ Pokémon Creators Share More Details on Upcoming Games | Pokemon.com]</ref> The paired versions were released worldwide on November 16, 2018. All copies of the game are playable in nine languages: Japanese, English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Korean, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese. | ||
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==Features== | ==Features== | ||
* The [[starter Pokémon]] in this game, {{OBP|Partner Pokémon|game}} {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Eevee}}, have higher [[base stats]] compared to the regular ones, in addition of having all-perfect 31 {{IV}}s. Their gender can be determined by the title screen during the start of game. Unlike the regular Eevee, which does not have any [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender differences]], the female starter Eevee has a unique [[Variant Pokémon#Eevee|heart-shaped pattern]] around the tip of their tail. | * The [[starter Pokémon]] in this game, {{OBP|Partner Pokémon|game}}, {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Eevee}}, have higher [[base stats]] compared to the regular ones, in addition of having all-perfect 31 {{IV}}s. Their gender can be determined by the title screen during the start of game. Unlike the regular Eevee, which does not have any [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender differences]], the female starter Eevee has a unique [[Variant Pokémon#Eevee|heart-shaped pattern]] around the tip of their tail. | ||
* Pikachu, like in all [[core series]] games since {{g|X and Y}}, is voiced by [[Ikue Ohtani]], while Eevee is voiced by [[Aoi Yūki]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/project_eevee/status/1017403291334897664 @project_eevee (Twitter)]</ref> | * Pikachu, like in all [[core series]] games since {{g|X and Y}}, is voiced by [[Ikue Ohtani]], while Eevee is voiced by [[Aoi Yūki]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/project_eevee/status/1017403291334897664 @project_eevee (Twitter)]</ref> | ||
* | * The {{DL|Nintendo Switch|Joy-Con|Joy-Con}} is used to {{pkmn2|Caught|catch}} Pokémon by flicking one's wrist in a throwing motion, similar to the method in [[Pokémon GO]]. While in handheld mode, [[wild Pokémon]] are caught by aiming the [[Poké Ball]] with motion controls. Wild Pokémon, except for interactive Pokémon, can no longer be battled in a traditional sense, but NPC {{pkmn|Trainer}}s can be battled as normal. | ||
* An accessory called the [[Poké Ball Plus]] can be used to catch Pokémon in place of a | * Two-player simultaneous play feature, which can be done by sharing one of the Joy-Con controllers. Both players can adventure at the same time and one of them may lend a hand by joining in battles against NPC Trainers. This feature also increases the chances of [[caught Pokémon|catching Pokémon]] successfully by throwing Poké Balls together at the wild Pokémon. | ||
* An accessory called the [[Poké Ball Plus]] can be used to catch Pokémon in place of a Joy-Con. Like the [[Pokéwalker]], a Pokémon can be taken on the go and be interacted with for rewards when returned to the game. It also contains the [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{p|Mew}}, a special Pokémon that cannot be obtained by normal gameplay. | |||
* The introduction of two new Mythical Pokémon: {{p|Meltan}} and its evolved form, {{p|Melmetal}}. | * The introduction of two new Mythical Pokémon: {{p|Meltan}} and its evolved form, {{p|Melmetal}}. | ||
* Once the player has become the {{pkmn|Champion}}, [[Master Trainer]]s will appear and can be found scattered throughout the [[Kanto]] [[region]]. They are considered the strongest {{pkmn|Trainer}}s for every Pokémon species in [[Generation I]] and can be spotted by the icon of the Pokémon they favor above their heads. In these battles, the player are only allowed to use one Pokémon which is the same species as them and any [[medicine]]s are prohibited. | * Once the player has become the {{pkmn|Champion}}, [[Master Trainer]]s will appear and can be found scattered throughout the [[Kanto]] [[region]]. They are considered the strongest {{pkmn|Trainer}}s for every Pokémon species in [[Generation I]] and can be spotted by the icon of the Pokémon they favor above their heads. In these battles, the player are only allowed to use one Pokémon which is the same species as them and any [[medicine]]s are prohibited. | ||
====Alterations from other core series games==== | ====Alterations from other core series games==== | ||
* The games only feature the {{cat|Generation I Pokémon|151 Pokémon}} of [[Generation I]], the new [[Mythical Pokémon]] Meltan and its evolution Melmetal. Players can also import the [[Regional variant#Alola|Alolan forms]] of these {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} from [[Pokémon GO]] or receive them from [[in-game trade]]s. | * The games only feature the {{cat|Generation I Pokémon|151 Pokémon}} of [[Generation I]], the new [[Mythical Pokémon]] Meltan and its evolution Melmetal. Players can also import the [[Regional variant#Alola|Alolan forms]] of these {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} from [[Pokémon GO]] or receive them from [[in-game trade]]s repeatedly. | ||
* The games are no longer backwards compatible with any other main series games, unlike every other main series game released since {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}. | * The games are no longer backwards compatible with any other main series games, unlike every other main series game released since {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}. | ||
* In addition to [[Trainer customization|customizing]] the {{player}}'s color skin and clothing, the starter Pokémon can also be dressed in different outfits and be given different accessories and hair styles. | |||
* [[Wild Pokémon]] now appear on the overworld. Coming into contact with one will engage them. They may appear with either a red or blue aura, which indicates their size, either being larger or smaller, respectively, than their own standard size. Similar to the previous games, there is a chance to encounter [[Shiny Pokémon]] in the wild. | * [[Wild Pokémon]] now appear on the overworld. Coming into contact with one will engage them. They may appear with either a red or blue aura, which indicates their size, either being larger or smaller, respectively, than their own standard size. Similar to the previous games, there is a chance to encounter [[Shiny Pokémon]] in the wild. | ||
** A feature called the [[Catch Combo]] tracks how many of the same species of Pokémon is caught in a row without the Pokémon running away or the game turning off. The higher the combo, the stronger and rarer wild Pokémon become, and Shiny Pokémon become more common. | ** A feature called the [[Catch Combo]] tracks how many of the same species of Pokémon is caught in a row without the Pokémon running away or the game turning off. The higher the combo, the stronger and rarer wild Pokémon become, and Shiny Pokémon become more common. | ||
* The [[time|day and night cycle]], several [[move]]s (including all [[Z-Move]]s), {{Abilities}}, several [[item]]s, [[held item]]s, {{pkmn|breeding}}, and {{pkmn|Egg}}s have been removed from the game. | |||
* The [[time|day and night cycle]], several [[move]]s (including all [[Z-Move]]s), {{Abilities}}, [[held item]]s, {{pkmn|breeding}}, and {{pkmn|Egg}}s have been removed from the game. | |||
** Moves that were {{cat|Generation I moves|introduced in Generation I}} are all available in the games. | ** Moves that were {{cat|Generation I moves|introduced in Generation I}} are all available in the games. | ||
** Abilities were going to appear in the games, as they are programmed into them, but they were removed, leaving them unused. | ** Abilities were going to appear in the games, as they are programmed into them, but they were removed, leaving them unused. | ||
** The only available [[Poké Ball]] that were not introduced in Generation I are {{DL|Poké Ball|Premier Ball}} and {{DL|Poké Ball|Cherish Ball}}. | |||
* {{m|Teleport}} has been changed to do something in any kind of battle, as opposed to just battles with wild Pokémon. | |||
* A Premier Ball can be obtained as gift for every 10 Poké Balls (of any kind) purchased at the [[Poké Mart]]. | |||
* Calculations for [[Statistic|stats]] have been changed, allowing for Pokémon to reach much higher stat ceilings than in previous core games. | * Calculations for [[Statistic|stats]] have been changed, allowing for Pokémon to reach much higher stat ceilings than in previous core games. | ||
** [[Effort values]] have been replaced by [[awakening values]] (AVs), which can be raised by feeding specific [[Candy]]. | ** [[Effort values]] (EVs) have been replaced by [[awakening values]] (AVs), which can be raised by feeding specific [[Candy]]. | ||
** High [[friendship]] can boost all stats by up to 10%, before adding in AVs. | ** High [[friendship]] can boost all stats by up to 10%, before adding in AVs. | ||
* The [[Bicycle]], one of the [[key items]] in Generation I and III, has been removed; the [[Miracle Cycle]] shop in [[Cerulean City]] is replaced with the home of a Bike Maniac who just collects many kinds of bikes; and the Cycling Road is redesigned as the "Pokémon Road" without any {{tc|Biker}}s or {{tc|Roughneck}}s challenging the player. | * The [[Bicycle]], one of the [[key items]] in Generation I and III, has been removed; the [[Miracle Cycle]] shop in [[Cerulean City]] is replaced with the home of a Bike Maniac who just collects many kinds of bikes; and the Cycling Road is redesigned as the "Pokémon Road" without any {{tc|Biker}}s or {{tc|Roughneck}}s challenging the player. | ||
* A unique section of the [[Bag]] called the [[Candy Jar]] is used for increasing the stats of Pokémon by giving them various types of [[Candy]] obtained from transferring Pokémon to Professor Oak, similar to the Candy from [[Pokémon GO]]. | * A unique section of the [[Bag]] called the [[Candy Jar]] is used for increasing the stats of Pokémon by giving them various types of [[Candy]] obtained from transferring Pokémon to Professor Oak, similar to the Candy from [[Pokémon GO]]. | ||
* A section in the bag called the Pokémon Box replaces [[PC]]s, allowing players to switch the Pokémon in their [[party]] at any point in the game. | * A section in the bag called the Pokémon Box replaces [[PC]]s, allowing players to switch the Pokémon in their [[party]] at any point in the game. | ||
* The player | * The player can no longer play mini-game on the machines in the [[Celadon Game Corner]] because the service desk has run out of [[coin]]s. However, there are certain spots where the hidden items such as [[Bottle Cap]]s are recurring once per day in the Game Corner. | ||
* The {{safari|Kanto}} in [[Fuchsia City]] replaces the zoo, and has added the [[GO Park]], where the player is able to interact with their caught Pokémon. Similar to the Box system in the [[Pokémon Storage System]], the GO Park complex has a total of 20 GO Parks, with each capable of holding 50 Pokémon. Thus, the player can transfer up to 1,000 Pokémon into the games. | * The {{safari|Kanto}} in [[Fuchsia City]] replaces the zoo, and has added the [[GO Park]], where the player is able to interact with their caught Pokémon. Similar to the Box system in the [[Pokémon Storage System]], the GO Park complex has a total of 20 GO Parks, with each capable of holding 50 Pokémon. Thus, the player can transfer up to 1,000 Pokémon into the games. | ||
** If the player has gathered 25 of the same species of Pokémon, they can play a minigame in the [[Park's Play Yard]] for [[Candy]]. Alolan forms are counted as a separate species, listed in red. | ** If the player has gathered 25 of the same species of Pokémon, they can play a minigame in the [[Park's Play Yard]] for [[Candy]]. Alolan forms are counted as a separate species, listed in red. | ||
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* [[TM]]s have been reordered and readded with some moves that previously available as Move Tutor. The amount of TM moves available also have been decreased compared to previous core series games. | * [[TM]]s have been reordered and readded with some moves that previously available as Move Tutor. The amount of TM moves available also have been decreased compared to previous core series games. | ||
* [[HM]] moves have been replaced by [[Secret Technique]]s that the starter Pikachu and Eevee can use in the overworld, but do not take up move slots. These include Chop Down for {{m|Cut}}, Sea Skim for {{m|Surf}}, and Sky Dash for {{m|Fly}}. | * [[HM]] moves have been replaced by [[Secret Technique]]s that the starter Pikachu and Eevee can use in the overworld, but do not take up move slots. These include Chop Down for {{m|Cut}}, Sea Skim for {{m|Surf}}, and Sky Dash for {{m|Fly}}. | ||
* Interactive Pokémon such as {{p|Electrode}}, {{p|Snorlax}}, and [[Legendary Pokémon]] can be battled, but they must be defeated to be captured. A five-minute time limit is in effect for the battle. If the timer hits 0, the battle ends abruptly. Hitting the Home button or putting the console in sleep mode does not pause the timer. | * Interactive Pokémon such as {{p|Electrode}}, {{p|Snorlax}}, and [[Legendary Pokémon]] can be battled, but they must be defeated to be captured. A five-minute time limit is in effect for the battle. If the timer hits 0, the battle ends abruptly. Hitting the Home button or putting the console in sleep mode does not pause the timer. | ||
** Electrode disguised as items are now white on top and red at the bottom, just like real Electrode. | ** Electrode disguised as items are now white on top and red at the bottom, just like real Electrode. | ||
** Both Snorlax are battled with either an Attack or Defense stat boost, while all the Legendary Pokémon have all their stats increased, similar to [[Totem Pokémon]]. | ** Both Snorlax are battled with either an Attack or Defense stat boost, while all the Legendary Pokémon have all their stats increased, similar to [[Totem Pokémon]]. | ||
** All interactive Pokémon are guaranteed at least 3 perfect {{IV}}s | |||
* The [[legendary bird]]s ({{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}}) can be encountered as the [[wild Pokémon]] in the sky after beating the {{pkmn|Champion}} for the first time. | * The [[legendary bird]]s ({{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}}) can be encountered as the [[wild Pokémon]] in the sky after beating the {{pkmn|Champion}} for the first time. | ||
* Legendary Pokémon | ** Legendary Pokémon encountered this way are not guaranteed to have 3 perfect IVs. | ||
====Returning features==== | ====Returning features==== | ||
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*** Only Gyarados and Lapras cannot appear outside unless they are in the sea. | *** Only Gyarados and Lapras cannot appear outside unless they are in the sea. | ||
*** After entering the [[Hall of Fame]] for the first time, Charizard, Aerodactyl, and Dragonite can be ridden across the Kanto region; however they cannot enter the secluded places. This allows the player to encounter and catch the [[wild Pokémon]] in the sky. | *** After entering the [[Hall of Fame]] for the first time, Charizard, Aerodactyl, and Dragonite can be ridden across the Kanto region; however they cannot enter the secluded places. This allows the player to encounter and catch the [[wild Pokémon]] in the sky. | ||
* [[Mega Evolution]]s of {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}}, as well as their corresponding [[Mega Stone]]s, return. As Pokémon are no longer able to [[held item|hold]] an item, Mega Stones can be activated in the [[Bag]] instead. Only Mega Stones belonging to [[Kanto]] starter Pokémon can be obtained prior entering the [[Hall of Fame]]. | * [[Mega Evolution]]s of {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}} ({{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Blastoise}}, {{p|Beedrill}}, {{p|Pidgeot}}, {{p|Alakazam}}, {{p|Slowbro}}, {{p|Gengar}}, {{p|Kangaskhan}}, {{p|Pinsir}}, {{p|Gyarados}}, {{p|Aerodactyl}}, and {{p|Mewtwo}}), as well as their corresponding [[Mega Stone]]s, return. As Pokémon are no longer able to [[held item|hold]] an item, Mega Stones can be activated in the [[Bag]] instead. Only Mega Stones belonging to [[Kanto]] starter Pokémon can be obtained prior entering the [[Hall of Fame]]. | ||
====Storyline changes from Generations I and III==== | ====Storyline changes from Generations I and III==== | ||
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* The game features entirely new {{player|protagonists}}, {{ga|Chase}} and {{ga|Elaine}}, instead of {{ga|Red}}, and the role of {{ga|Blue}} is replaced with a new friendly [[rival]], {{ga|Trace}}. | * The game features entirely new {{player|protagonists}}, {{ga|Chase}} and {{ga|Elaine}}, instead of {{ga|Red}}, and the role of {{ga|Blue}} is replaced with a new friendly [[rival]], {{ga|Trace}}. | ||
* The player and their rival receive their [[Pokédex]] and first [[Poké Ball]]s along with their [[starter Pokémon]] and no longer battle until returning to [[Professor Oak]] to deliver [[Parcel|his parcel]]. | * The player and their rival receive their [[Pokédex]] and first [[Poké Ball]]s along with their [[starter Pokémon]] and no longer battle until returning to [[Professor Oak]] to deliver [[Parcel|his parcel]]. | ||
* {{TRT}} appears early in the [[Viridian City]], | * {{TRT}} appears early in the [[Viridian City]], where they replace the {{ka|old man}} as the obstacle keeping the player from progressing to {{rt|2|Kanto}}. They later can be found in the Pokémon Road in {{rt|17|Kanto}} after the disbandment of Team Rocket. | ||
** Unlike in {{game|Yellow}}, {{MTR|Team Rocket's Meowth}} no longer battles. | ** Unlike in {{game|Yellow}}, {{MTR|Team Rocket's Meowth}} no longer battles. | ||
* [[Mina]], a {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon Trainer from [[Alola]], is visiting Kanto and can be found in the [[Vermilion City|Vermilion Port]]. | * [[Mina]], a {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon Trainer from [[Alola]], is visiting Kanto and can be found in the [[Vermilion City|Vermilion Port]]. | ||
* [[Lorelei]] appears early during the | * [[Lorelei]] appears early during the {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}'s raid near the Pokémon Center on {{rt|10|Kanto}}. | ||
* After killing the {{p|Cubone}}'s mother in [[Lavender Town]], {{TRT}} kidnaps Cubone and takes it back to the [[Team Rocket Hideout]]. They also push away the | * After killing the {{p|Cubone}}'s mother in [[Lavender Town]], {{TRT}} kidnaps Cubone and takes it back to the [[Team Rocket Hideout]]. They also push away the Team Rocket Grunt blocking access to [[Silph Co.]]. Cubone is later adopted into Trace's team after being rescued. | ||
* Instead of battling the [[Marowak (ghost)|ghost of Cubone's mother]], she is calmed by the presence of her child, Cubone, and then departs. | * Instead of battling the [[Marowak (ghost)|ghost of Cubone's mother]], she is calmed by the presence of her child, Cubone, and then departs. | ||
* [[Archer]], a Team Rocket {{tc|Executive}} who was introduced in [[Generation II]] and given a name in [[Generation IV]], appears during the story. | * [[Archer]], a Team Rocket {{tc|Executive}} who was introduced in [[Generation II]] and given a name in [[Generation IV]], appears during the story. | ||
* The player instead meets Red, Blue, and, for the first time as a [[non-player character]], {{ga|Green}} over the course of their adventure. | * The player instead meets Red, Blue, and, for the first time as a [[non-player character]], {{ga|Green}} over the course of their adventure. | ||
** Red only appears in the [[Indigo Plateau]] outside of the Pokémon League after the player | ** Red only appears in the [[Indigo Plateau]] outside of the Pokémon League after the player beats at least six [[Master Trainer]]s. | ||
** Blue appears early in the [[Pewter City]] and later in the Silph Co. during the raid of Team Rocket. Similar to the storyline prior to [[Generation II]], Blue takes over as the Gym Leader of [[Viridian Gym]] after the player beats the {{pkmn|Champion}}. | ** Blue appears early in the [[Pewter City]] and later in the Silph Co. during the raid of Team Rocket. Similar to the storyline prior to [[Generation II]], Blue takes over as the Gym Leader of [[Viridian Gym]] after the player beats the {{pkmn|Champion}}. | ||
** Green can be found in [[Cerulean Cave]], searching for {{p|Mewtwo}}, and later reappears in [[Cerulean City]]. | ** Green can be found in [[Cerulean Cave]], searching for {{p|Mewtwo}}, and later reappears in [[Cerulean City]]. | ||
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==Compatibility== | ==Compatibility== | ||
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The games are compatible with any number of [[Pokémon GO]] accounts through {{wp|Bluetooth Low Energy|Bluetooth LE}}. Players can send [[Generation I]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and their [[Regional variant|Alola Forms]], as well as {{p|Meltan}} and {{p|Melmetal}}, from their phone to the games where they will appear in [[GO Park]]. | The games are compatible with any number of [[Pokémon GO]] accounts through {{wp|Bluetooth Low Energy|Bluetooth LE}}. Players can send [[Generation I]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and their [[Regional variant|Alola Forms]], as well as {{p|Meltan}} and {{p|Melmetal}}, from their phone to the games where they will appear in [[GO Park]]. {{p|Mew}} cannot be transferred because Pokémon GO is not allowed transfer Mew. | ||
Each time a Pokémon is transferred from Pokémon GO to the Nintendo Switch, the Pokémon GO account will be awarded 100 [[Trainer level|experience]] and one [[candy]] corresponding to each Pokémon transferred. Transferring a Pokémon from Pokémon GO to the Switch for the first time also gives the GO account a [[Mystery Box]], which can be opened once every seven days to spawn wild {{p|Meltan}}. Each time before the box can be opened, a Pokémon transfer must be made from Pokémon GO to the Nintendo Switch. | |||
The games are incompatible with [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]]. | |||
==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
--> | Gaming magazine {{wp|Famitsu}} gave Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! a score of 37 out of 40.<ref>[https://nintendoeverything.com/famitsu-review-scores-11-13-18/ Famitsu review scores (11/13/18) - Nintendo Everything]</ref> {{wp|IGN}} rated the games a "Great" 8.3/10.<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/11/12/pokemon-lets-go-pikachu-and-eevee-review Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu and Eevee Review - IGN]</ref> Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! hold a rating of 77.49%<ref>[https://www.gamerankings.com/switch/240025-pokemon-lets-go-pikachu/index.html Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! for Nintendo Switch - GameRankings]</ref> and 79.31%,<ref>[https://www.gamerankings.com/switch/240024-pokemon-lets-go-eevee/index.html Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! for Nintendo Switch - GameRankings]</ref> respectively, on {{wp|GameRankings}}. | ||
===Sales=== | |||
The games sold 3 million units in their first week.<ref>[https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2018-11-22-pokemon-lets-go-pikachu-and-eevee-break-first-week-switch-sales-record-with-3m-copies-sold Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee break first week Switch sales record with 3m copies sold • Eurogamer.net]</ref> As of December 31, 2018, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! have sold 10.00 million copies worldwide.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/index.html Top Selling Title Sales Units - Nintendo Switch Software]</ref> | |||
====Japanese sales==== | |||
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! sold 661,240 units on their first week on the Japanese market.<ref>[https://gematsu.com/2018/11/media-create-sales-11-12-18-11-18-18 Media Create Sales: 11/12/18 – 11/18/18 - Gematsu]</ref> | |||
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! style="background:#{{Let's Go Eevee color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Week | |||
! style="background:#{{Let's Go Eevee color light}}" | Week ending | |||
! style="background:#{{Let's Go Eevee color light}}" | Ranking | |||
! style="background:#{{Let's Go Eevee color light}}" | Units sold | |||
! style="background:#{{Let's Go Eevee color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Total units sold | |||
|- style="background:#fff" | |||
| 1 | |||
| November 18, 2018 | |||
| 1st | |||
| 661,240 | |||
| 661,240 | |||
|- style="background:#fff" | |||
| 2 | |||
| November 25, 2018 | |||
| 1st | |||
| 162,467 | |||
| 823,707 | |||
|- style="background:#fff" | |||
| 3 | |||
| December 2, 2018 | |||
| 1st | |||
| 94,753 | |||
| 918,459 | |||
|- style="background:#fff" | |||
| 4 | |||
| December 9, 2018 | |||
| 2nd | |||
| 93,787 | |||
| 1,012,247 | |||
|- style="background:#fff" | |||
| 5 | |||
| December 16, 2018 | |||
| 4th | |||
| 108,773 | |||
| 1,121,020 | |||
|- style="background:#fff" | |||
| 6 | |||
| December 23, 2018 | |||
| 3rd | |||
| 144,770 | |||
| 1,265,790 | |||
|- style="background:#fff" | |||
| 7 | |||
| December 30, 2018 | |||
| 3rd | |||
| 65,497 | |||
| 1,331,287 | |||
|- style="background:#fff" | |||
| 8 | |||
| January 6, 2019 | |||
| 3rd | |||
| 68,308 | |||
| 1,399,595 | |||
|- style="background:#fff" | |||
| 9 | |||
| January 13, 2019 | |||
| 8th | |||
| 15,353 | |||
| 1,414,948 | |||
|- style="background:#fff" | |||
| 10 | |||
| January 20, 2019 | |||
| 7th | |||
| 12,351 | |||
| 1,427,298 | |||
|- style="background:#fff" | |||
| 11 | |||
| January 27, 2019 | |||
| 8th | |||
| 9,334 | |||
| 1,436,633 | |||
|- | |||
| style="background:#{{Let's Go Eevee color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="5" | | |||
|} | |||
==Music== | ==Music== | ||
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*Issues Fixed | |||
**The issue where the Pokémon received through Mystery Gift does not get registered in the Pokédex when exiting the game without saving has been resolved. | |||
***If you have already received the Pokémon through Mystery Gift, put the Pokémon that is not registered in the Pokédex in the Pokémon Box and download the update data. Once this is done, the Pokémon should be reflected in the Pokédex. | |||
*Other Update Information | |||
**The Pokémon’s Markings and Judge function’s □ and ☆ orders were reversed. It has now been changed to match. | |||
**Various gameplay fixes. | |||
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[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! - Demo Version|The demo version]] of Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! were playable at several events worldwide prior to the games' release. | [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! - Demo Version|The demo version]] of Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! were playable at several events worldwide prior to the games' release. | ||
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** To not be compatible with the [[Pokémon Global Link]] since {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. | ** To not be compatible with the [[Pokémon Global Link]] since {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. | ||
** To only have regional Pokémon in the main storyline since {{game|Black and White|s}}. | ** To only have regional Pokémon in the main storyline since {{game|Black and White|s}}. | ||
** To not have a [[PC]]. | |||
** To not have a day and night cycle since {{game|Emerald}}. | |||
* Let's Go, Pikachu! has the longest name of all core series titles, including symbols and spaces, with 18. | * Let's Go, Pikachu! has the longest name of all core series titles, including symbols and spaces, with 18. | ||
* These games mark the first time that a {{cat|third versions|third version}} has been [[remake|remade]]. | * These games mark the first time that a {{cat|third versions|third version}} has been [[remake|remade]]. | ||
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** Of the core series games that give out diplomas, these are the only ones in which the design of the diploma differs between the two games. | ** Of the core series games that give out diplomas, these are the only ones in which the design of the diploma differs between the two games. | ||
* Of all of the core series games where {{ga|Red}} appears as a [[non-player character]], this is the first in which he does not have all three [[Kanto]] [[starter Pokémon]] on his team. | * Of all of the core series games where {{ga|Red}} appears as a [[non-player character]], this is the first in which he does not have all three [[Kanto]] [[starter Pokémon]] on his team. | ||
* Because {{pmin|South Korea}} never got an official Korean-language release for either Generation I or Generation III games (and thus never received {{game|Red and Green|s}} | * Because {{pmin|South Korea}} never got an official Korean-language release for either Generation I or Generation III games (and thus never received {{game|Red and Green|s}} or {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}), these games are the first Korean-language games which primarily feature Kanto and follow the original story featured in Generation I. | ||
** However, Kanto was still accessible in both Generation II's {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}—which was the first official Korean-language release of any Pokémon game—and its Generation IV remake, {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, albeit as a post-game extra. Therefore, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! are the first games in Korean to start in Kanto. | ** However, Kanto was still accessible in both Generation II's {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}—which was the first official Korean-language release of any Pokémon game—and its Generation IV remake, {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, albeit as a post-game extra. Therefore, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! are the first games in Korean to start in Kanto. | ||
** The same holds true for the players in {{pmin|Greater China}}, although this is the first official Chinese-language games to visit Kanto in any form. | ** The same holds true for the players in {{pmin|Greater China}}, although this is the first official Chinese-language games to visit Kanto in any form. | ||
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Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! ポケットモンスター Let's Go! ピカチュウ | |
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Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! ポケットモンスター Let's Go! イーブイ | |
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Basic info
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Platform: | Nintendo Switch |
Category: | RPG |
Players: | 1-2 players |
Connectivity: | Wireless, Bluetooth, Nintendo Switch Online |
Developer: | Game Freak |
Publisher: | Nintendo/The Pokémon Company |
Part of: | Generation VII core series |
Ratings
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CERO: | A |
ESRB: | E |
ACB: | PG |
OFLC: | PG |
PEGI: | 7 |
GRAC: | ALL |
GSRR: | 6+ |
Release dates
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Japan: | November 16, 2018 |
North America: | November 16, 2018 |
Australia: | November 16, 2018 |
Europe: | November 16, 2018 |
South Korea: | November 16, 2018 |
Mainland China: | N/A |
Hong Kong: | November 16, 2018 |
Taiwan: | November 16, 2018 |
Websites
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Japanese: | Pokémon.co.jp |
English: | Official site Pokémon.com |
Japanese boxart
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Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! (Japanese: ポケットモンスター Let's Go! ピカチュウ Pocket Monsters: Let's Go! Pikachu) and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! (Japanese: ポケットモンスター Let's Go! イーブイ Pocket Monsters: Let's Go! Eievui) are the third and final paired versions of Generation VII. They are remakes of the Generation I game Pokémon Yellow Version. The games were released on the Nintendo Switch. The games take place in the Kanto region.
The games were announced worldwide on May 30, 2018, at a Pokémon press conference in Tokyo, Japan.[1][2] The paired versions were released worldwide on November 16, 2018. All copies of the game are playable in nine languages: Japanese, English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Korean, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese.
Plot
The games are set in the region of Kanto, with Pikachu available in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Eevee available in Let's Go, Eevee! as a starter Pokémon. The player encounters Team Rocket and has the opportunity to meet two all-new Pokémon through the use of Pokémon GO.
Features
- The starter Pokémon in this game, Partner Pokémon, Pikachu and Eevee, have higher base stats compared to the regular ones, in addition of having all-perfect 31 IVs. Their gender can be determined by the title screen during the start of game. Unlike the regular Eevee, which does not have any gender differences, the female starter Eevee has a unique heart-shaped pattern around the tip of their tail.
- Pikachu, like in all core series games since Pokémon X and Y, is voiced by Ikue Ohtani, while Eevee is voiced by Aoi Yūki.[3]
- The Joy-Con is used to catch Pokémon by flicking one's wrist in a throwing motion, similar to the method in Pokémon GO. While in handheld mode, wild Pokémon are caught by aiming the Poké Ball with motion controls. Wild Pokémon, except for interactive Pokémon, can no longer be battled in a traditional sense, but NPC Trainers can be battled as normal.
- Two-player simultaneous play feature, which can be done by sharing one of the Joy-Con controllers. Both players can adventure at the same time and one of them may lend a hand by joining in battles against NPC Trainers. This feature also increases the chances of catching Pokémon successfully by throwing Poké Balls together at the wild Pokémon.
- An accessory called the Poké Ball Plus can be used to catch Pokémon in place of a Joy-Con. Like the Pokéwalker, a Pokémon can be taken on the go and be interacted with for rewards when returned to the game. It also contains the Mythical Pokémon Mew, a special Pokémon that cannot be obtained by normal gameplay.
- The introduction of two new Mythical Pokémon: Meltan and its evolved form, Melmetal.
- Once the player has become the Champion, Master Trainers will appear and can be found scattered throughout the Kanto region. They are considered the strongest Trainers for every Pokémon species in Generation I and can be spotted by the icon of the Pokémon they favor above their heads. In these battles, the player are only allowed to use one Pokémon which is the same species as them and any medicines are prohibited.
Alterations from other core series games
- The games only feature the 151 Pokémon of Generation I, the new Mythical Pokémon Meltan and its evolution Melmetal. Players can also import the Alolan forms of these Pokémon from Pokémon GO or receive them from in-game trades repeatedly.
- The games are no longer backwards compatible with any other main series games, unlike every other main series game released since Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.
- In addition to customizing the player's color skin and clothing, the starter Pokémon can also be dressed in different outfits and be given different accessories and hair styles.
- Wild Pokémon now appear on the overworld. Coming into contact with one will engage them. They may appear with either a red or blue aura, which indicates their size, either being larger or smaller, respectively, than their own standard size. Similar to the previous games, there is a chance to encounter Shiny Pokémon in the wild.
- A feature called the Catch Combo tracks how many of the same species of Pokémon is caught in a row without the Pokémon running away or the game turning off. The higher the combo, the stronger and rarer wild Pokémon become, and Shiny Pokémon become more common.
- The day and night cycle, several moves (including all Z-Moves), Abilities, several items, held items, breeding, and Eggs have been removed from the game.
- Moves that were introduced in Generation I are all available in the games.
- Abilities were going to appear in the games, as they are programmed into them, but they were removed, leaving them unused.
- The only available Poké Ball that were not introduced in Generation I are Premier Ball and Cherish Ball.
- Teleport has been changed to do something in any kind of battle, as opposed to just battles with wild Pokémon.
- A Premier Ball can be obtained as gift for every 10 Poké Balls (of any kind) purchased at the Poké Mart.
- Calculations for stats have been changed, allowing for Pokémon to reach much higher stat ceilings than in previous core games.
- Effort values (EVs) have been replaced by awakening values (AVs), which can be raised by feeding specific Candy.
- High friendship can boost all stats by up to 10%, before adding in AVs.
- The Bicycle, one of the key items in Generation I and III, has been removed; the Miracle Cycle shop in Cerulean City is replaced with the home of a Bike Maniac who just collects many kinds of bikes; and the Cycling Road is redesigned as the "Pokémon Road" without any Bikers or Roughnecks challenging the player.
- A unique section of the Bag called the Candy Jar is used for increasing the stats of Pokémon by giving them various types of Candy obtained from transferring Pokémon to Professor Oak, similar to the Candy from Pokémon GO.
- A section in the bag called the Pokémon Box replaces PCs, allowing players to switch the Pokémon in their party at any point in the game.
- The player can no longer play mini-game on the machines in the Celadon Game Corner because the service desk has run out of coins. However, there are certain spots where the hidden items such as Bottle Caps are recurring once per day in the Game Corner.
- The Safari Zone in Fuchsia City replaces the zoo, and has added the GO Park, where the player is able to interact with their caught Pokémon. Similar to the Box system in the Pokémon Storage System, the GO Park complex has a total of 20 GO Parks, with each capable of holding 50 Pokémon. Thus, the player can transfer up to 1,000 Pokémon into the games.
- If the player has gathered 25 of the same species of Pokémon, they can play a minigame in the Park's Play Yard for Candy. Alolan forms are counted as a separate species, listed in red.
- Exclusive new moves are available for the starter Pikachu and Eevee. Pikachu can to learn Zippy Zap, Splishy Splash and Floaty Fall, while Eevee can learn Bouncy Bubble, Buzzy Buzz, Sizzly Slide, Glitzy Glow, Baddy Bad, Sappy Seed, Freezy Frost and Sparkly Swirl. These moves can be learned from a Move Tutor in the Pokémon Centers of Cerulean City, Celadon City, and Fuchsia City.
- The starter Pikachu and Eevee can activate their own partner powers in battle once they have high enough friendship. If activated while they are in battle, they use an exclusive move—Pika Papow or Veevee Volley—which increases in damage based on friendship. If activated while they are not in battle, they boost the stats of the current Pokémon.
- TMs have been reordered and readded with some moves that previously available as Move Tutor. The amount of TM moves available also have been decreased compared to previous core series games.
- HM moves have been replaced by Secret Techniques that the starter Pikachu and Eevee can use in the overworld, but do not take up move slots. These include Chop Down for Cut, Sea Skim for Surf, and Sky Dash for Fly.
- Interactive Pokémon such as Electrode, Snorlax, and Legendary Pokémon can be battled, but they must be defeated to be captured. A five-minute time limit is in effect for the battle. If the timer hits 0, the battle ends abruptly. Hitting the Home button or putting the console in sleep mode does not pause the timer.
- Electrode disguised as items are now white on top and red at the bottom, just like real Electrode.
- Both Snorlax are battled with either an Attack or Defense stat boost, while all the Legendary Pokémon have all their stats increased, similar to Totem Pokémon.
- All interactive Pokémon are guaranteed at least 3 perfect IVs
- The legendary birds (Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres) can be encountered as the wild Pokémon in the sky after beating the Champion for the first time.
- Legendary Pokémon encountered this way are not guaranteed to have 3 perfect IVs.
Returning features
- The eight Gym Leaders of Kanto and their Badges, as well as the Elite Four of the Indigo Plateau, return.
- The rematch battle of all Gym Leaders, the Elite Four, and the Champion after entering the Hall of Fame, also return.
- Team Rocket returns, including the trio from the anime series, Jessie, James, and Meowth. Unlike in their game debut Pokémon Yellow, Jessie and James engage the player in Double Battles.
- The starter Pokémon have similar traits to the Pokémon Yellow. In this case, starter Pikachu and Eevee, unlike ones found in the wild, prefer to be out of its Poké Ball and have no interest in evolving.
- The starter Pikachu and Eevee also react differently near the hidden items by wagging their own tail.
- A feature that allow the player to pet a Pokémon similarly to Pokémon-Amie and Pokémon Refresh, can be called by pressing "Play with Pikachu/Eevee" on the menu. However, this feature is limited to the starter Pikachu and Eevee.
- Any Pokémon that the player has in their party can follow them outside their Poké Balls, as well as their action and reaction depending on the environment, like they did in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver. However, the Pokémon that walks outside of its Poké Ball can now be chosen out of the party.
- Certain Pokémon appears to be ridden in the certain locations instead of following the player. These Pokémon includes Charizard, Persian (Kantonian form only), Machamp, Arcanine, Rapidash, Dodrio, Haunter, Onix, Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Kangaskhan, Starmie, Tauros, Gyarados, Lapras, Aerodactyl, Snorlax, and Dragonite.
- Only Gyarados and Lapras cannot appear outside unless they are in the sea.
- After entering the Hall of Fame for the first time, Charizard, Aerodactyl, and Dragonite can be ridden across the Kanto region; however they cannot enter the secluded places. This allows the player to encounter and catch the wild Pokémon in the sky.
- Certain Pokémon appears to be ridden in the certain locations instead of following the player. These Pokémon includes Charizard, Persian (Kantonian form only), Machamp, Arcanine, Rapidash, Dodrio, Haunter, Onix, Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Kangaskhan, Starmie, Tauros, Gyarados, Lapras, Aerodactyl, Snorlax, and Dragonite.
- Mega Evolutions of Generation I Pokémon (Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Beedrill, Pidgeot, Alakazam, Slowbro, Gengar, Kangaskhan, Pinsir, Gyarados, Aerodactyl, and Mewtwo), as well as their corresponding Mega Stones, return. As Pokémon are no longer able to hold an item, Mega Stones can be activated in the Bag instead. Only Mega Stones belonging to Kanto starter Pokémon can be obtained prior entering the Hall of Fame.
Storyline changes from Generations I and III
- The game features entirely new protagonists, Chase and Elaine, instead of Red, and the role of Blue is replaced with a new friendly rival, Trace.
- The player and their rival receive their Pokédex and first Poké Balls along with their starter Pokémon and no longer battle until returning to Professor Oak to deliver his parcel.
- Team Rocket appears early in the Viridian City, where they replace the old man as the obstacle keeping the player from progressing to Route 2. They later can be found in the Pokémon Road in Route 17 after the disbandment of Team Rocket.
- Unlike in Pokémon Yellow, Team Rocket's Meowth no longer battles.
- Mina, a Fairy-type Pokémon Trainer from Alola, is visiting Kanto and can be found in the Vermilion Port.
- Lorelei appears early during the Team Rocket Grunt's raid near the Pokémon Center on Route 10.
- After killing the Cubone's mother in Lavender Town, Team Rocket kidnaps Cubone and takes it back to the Team Rocket Hideout. They also push away the Team Rocket Grunt blocking access to Silph Co.. Cubone is later adopted into Trace's team after being rescued.
- Instead of battling the ghost of Cubone's mother, she is calmed by the presence of her child, Cubone, and then departs.
- Archer, a Team Rocket Executive who was introduced in Generation II and given a name in Generation IV, appears during the story.
- The player instead meets Red, Blue, and, for the first time as a non-player character, Green over the course of their adventure.
- Red only appears in the Indigo Plateau outside of the Pokémon League after the player beats at least six Master Trainers.
- Blue appears early in the Pewter City and later in the Silph Co. during the raid of Team Rocket. Similar to the storyline prior to Generation II, Blue takes over as the Gym Leader of Viridian Gym after the player beats the Champion.
- Green can be found in Cerulean Cave, searching for Mewtwo, and later reappears in Cerulean City.
Pokémon
Game-exclusive Pokémon
The game-exclusive Partner the player starts with cannot be traded to other games. While a single Persian is obtainable in Let's Go, Pikachu!, and a single Arcanine is obtainable in Let's Go, Eevee! through an NPC, they are not obtainable as wild Pokémon in those respective games.
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Compatibility
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The games are compatible with any number of Pokémon GO accounts through Bluetooth LE. Players can send Generation I Pokémon and their Alola Forms, as well as Meltan and Melmetal, from their phone to the games where they will appear in GO Park. Mew cannot be transferred because Pokémon GO is not allowed transfer Mew.
Each time a Pokémon is transferred from Pokémon GO to the Nintendo Switch, the Pokémon GO account will be awarded 100 experience and one candy corresponding to each Pokémon transferred. Transferring a Pokémon from Pokémon GO to the Switch for the first time also gives the GO account a Mystery Box, which can be opened once every seven days to spawn wild Meltan. Each time before the box can be opened, a Pokémon transfer must be made from Pokémon GO to the Nintendo Switch.
The games are incompatible with Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon.
Reception
Gaming magazine Famitsu gave Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! a score of 37 out of 40.[4] IGN rated the games a "Great" 8.3/10.[5] Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! hold a rating of 77.49%[6] and 79.31%,[7] respectively, on GameRankings.
Sales
The games sold 3 million units in their first week.[8] As of December 31, 2018, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! have sold 10.00 million copies worldwide.[9]
Japanese sales
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! sold 661,240 units on their first week on the Japanese market.[10]
Week | Week ending | Ranking | Units sold | Total units sold |
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1 | November 18, 2018 | 1st | 661,240 | 661,240 |
2 | November 25, 2018 | 1st | 162,467 | 823,707 |
3 | December 2, 2018 | 1st | 94,753 | 918,459 |
4 | December 9, 2018 | 2nd | 93,787 | 1,012,247 |
5 | December 16, 2018 | 4th | 108,773 | 1,121,020 |
6 | December 23, 2018 | 3rd | 144,770 | 1,265,790 |
7 | December 30, 2018 | 3rd | 65,497 | 1,331,287 |
8 | January 6, 2019 | 3rd | 68,308 | 1,399,595 |
9 | January 13, 2019 | 8th | 15,353 | 1,414,948 |
10 | January 20, 2019 | 7th | 12,351 | 1,427,298 |
11 | January 27, 2019 | 8th | 9,334 | 1,436,633 |
Music
The game's music was arranged and composed by Shota Kageyama.[11]
Staff
Version history
Version | Release date | Official changelog | More information |
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1.0 | November 16, 2018 | N/A | Initial release |
1.0.1 | January 22, 2019[12] |
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Demonstration
The demo version of Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! were playable at several events worldwide prior to the games' release.
- In the United States, the demo events were available at Pokémon Let’s Go Road Trip tour from September 29 to November 15, 2018, starting in Los Angeles, San Franciso, Seattle, Dallas, Topeka, Chicago, Boston, and New York.[13]
Gallery
Trailer
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Trivia
- The term "Let's Go!" (Japanese: レッツ ゴー!) may be a reference to Pokémon GO and the end phrase of Professor Oak's introduction in the Japanese and English versions of the Generation I core series games.
- These are the first core series games:
- To be released exclusively on a home console.
- To be playable exclusively on a system different from other core series games in their generation.
- In which not every Pokémon revealed at the time is programmed into the games.
- To have a decreased amount of TMs available compared to past games.
- To not have any battle facilities since Pokémon Gold and Silver.
- To not be compatible with previous core series titles in any way since Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, and as such, the first to be unable to trade with other core series games in their generation.
- To be compatible with Pokémon GO.
- To not feature the GTS since Pokémon Emerald.
- To not feature Wonder Trade since Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
- To not feature breeding since Pokémon Yellow.
- To not feature Abilities since Pokémon Crystal.
- To not be compatible with the Pokémon Global Link since Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
- To only have regional Pokémon in the main storyline since Pokémon Black and White.
- To not have a PC.
- To not have a day and night cycle since Pokémon Emerald.
- Let's Go, Pikachu! has the longest name of all core series titles, including symbols and spaces, with 18.
- These games mark the first time that a third version has been remade.
- As revealed in an interview with Junichi Masuda, the reason Eevee was chosen as a game mascot alongside Pikachu was because of all of the fanart Eevee has gotten.[14]
- Masuda also revealed that Psyduck was considered for the role instead of Eevee, but was not chosen because it was the same color as Pikachu.
- These are the first core series remakes to introduce brand-new Pokémon.
- Like in Pokémon Yellow, Ekans, Koffing, and Meowth and their evolutionary relatives are not found in the wild in Let's Go, Pikachu!. These three Pokémon are commonly associated with Team Rocket in the original series. To compensate, Mankey, Grimer, and their relatives are exclusive to Let's Go, Pikachu!, a reference to two Pokémon Ash caught in the original series, Primeape and Muk.
- The button prompts that appear in menus on the lower-right match colors with the buttons on a Super Nintendo's controller as they appear in the Japanese and PAL regions.
- These are the only core series games in Generation VII to give the player a diploma upon completing the Pokédex.
- Of the core series games that give out diplomas, these are the only ones in which the design of the diploma differs between the two games.
- Of all of the core series games where Red appears as a non-player character, this is the first in which he does not have all three Kanto starter Pokémon on his team.
- Because South Korea never got an official Korean-language release for either Generation I or Generation III games (and thus never received Pokémon Red and Green or Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen), these games are the first Korean-language games which primarily feature Kanto and follow the original story featured in Generation I.
- However, Kanto was still accessible in both Generation II's Pokémon Gold and Silver—which was the first official Korean-language release of any Pokémon game—and its Generation IV remake, Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, albeit as a post-game extra. Therefore, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! are the first games in Korean to start in Kanto.
- The same holds true for the players in Greater China, although this is the first official Chinese-language games to visit Kanto in any form.
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References
- ↑ Huge Pokémon News Revealed in Tokyo | Pokemon.com
- ↑ Pokémon Creators Share More Details on Upcoming Games | Pokemon.com
- ↑ @project_eevee (Twitter)
- ↑ Famitsu review scores (11/13/18) - Nintendo Everything
- ↑ Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu and Eevee Review - IGN
- ↑ Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! for Nintendo Switch - GameRankings
- ↑ Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! for Nintendo Switch - GameRankings
- ↑ Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee break first week Switch sales record with 3m copies sold • Eurogamer.net
- ↑ Top Selling Title Sales Units - Nintendo Switch Software
- ↑ Media Create Sales: 11/12/18 – 11/18/18 - Gematsu
- ↑ Shota Kageyama's Twitter
- ↑ How to Update Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! | Nintendo Switch | Nintendo Support
- ↑ Pikachu and Eevee embark on a road trip across the U.S. to demo new Pokémon games - Nintendo Official Site
- ↑ Eevee’s starring role in Pokémon: Let’s Go was inspired by fan art - The Verge
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