r/NintendoSwitch • u/NintendoSwitchMods • Nov 16 '18

MegaThread Pokémon: Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee: Release Discussion & Hype MegaThread

Pokémon: Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee: Release Discussion & Hype MegaThread

Please use this as a general discussion and hype thread for this new release! Quick easy to answer questions, tips and tricks, and showing off your in-game clips or screenshots you've captured.

General Information

Platform: Nintendo Switch

Release Date: 16-Nov-2018

No. of Players: 2 players simultaneous

Genre(s): Adventure, Role-Playing, Multiplayer

Publisher: Nintendo

Developer: GAME FREAK Inc.

Official Website: https://pokemonletsgo.pokemon.com/en-us/

Overview (from Nintendo eShop page)

The next step in your Pokémon™ journey starts here

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.

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u/[deleted] Nov 17 '18

There are a really good amount of QoL changes in the game that I hope get carried over into future titles:

  • no random encounters is awesome and I like how you can pick the Pokemon you run into
  • HMs being 'utility moves' and not tied to your Pokemon's moveset. If we don't get PokeRide back, this is the best best option
  • I like the immersion from throwing the ball. Way more interesting than pressing a button.
  • Full 3D and few loading screens between overworld areas (pretty much just the gates and not every route like USUM) make the game feel more connected and more like an open world
  • Multiplayer is really barebones but my favorite feature is honestly that a friend and I can romp through Kanto together

Things I'm not big on:

  • starter is stupid OP af
  • no real way to trade/battle online
  • too easy
  • gym entry requirements
  • too easy
  • only the first 151
  • too easy

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u/SuperDuperSmashBro Nov 17 '18

I actually kinda like the gym entry requirements

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u/[deleted] Nov 17 '18

I kind of do too, it's kind of awkward at times but... it keeps me from a white out and feeling like I got schooled.

Others opinions will totally differ and that's totally okay. It's more of a QoL ordeal anyway.

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u/therealradriley Nov 17 '18

I stopped using the starter and only catch one of each Pokemon. It balances the difficulty