Pokemon Let's Go is the Pokemon Game We Deserve and the Pokemon Game We Need Right Now

Pokemon Let's Go is a new beginning on the Nintendo Switch. It takes us back to the Kanto Region and has a ton of new features, marking a new era for the series.

[Neonridr]

It's not the Pokemon game we deserve, but I will still pick it up and give it a go. Really looking forward to the game next year though.

[emiyaxtousaka]

I agree with the author that it's a nice kind of reboot for the series, going back to its roots. I can't wait to return to Kanto.

[Neonridr]

true, but obviously it's aimed at the casuals a little more since the battle mechanics seem to be stripped away and replaced with some Pokemon Go influence. I still want to see more and will definitely pick it up, as this sort of entry level pokemon is just what my son needs to get into the series.

[emiyaxtousaka]

@Neonridr there's still so much we don't know about the game. Hopefully we see some on treehouse live or something. I don't see it as mere Pokemon GO mechanics but we'll see.

[-Foxtrot]

Nice reboot? Going back to its roots? Whaaaa

No it's not, if it was going back to it's roots it would be full on, expanded remake of Pokemon Yellow not a dumbed down looking streamlined Yellow remake infused with Pokemon GO crap.

[lifeistranger]

it's not the one we deserve and it's not the one we need right now. we need real pokemon not this crap.

[Neonridr]

you don't speak for me thank you very much.

[mcstorm]

You are getting that next year this one is designed to get more people into Pokémon. Think of all the go users who played the game it's aimed at them and also keep Pokémon fans going until next year. for me this is a great move by Nintendo and should also help the sales of the full RPG next year to.

[pcz]

Compared to pokmon snap and all the other non core Pokémon titles that usually get a console release, this title is a big step in the right direction.

It's just a cross-over title to get the casuals who have only ever played Pokémon go accustomed to what is soon to come- the real thing

[oKidUKo]

I think it's long overdue to bring some new features to the Pokemon games. Now I just need a Switch to play it on.

[emiyaxtousaka]

I really love that Pokeball controller. I just wonder what the price will be. But the features shown look awesome and we don't even know what else they have in store.

[Neonridr]

I believe that EB Games in Australia has one for preorder for $70 AUD which works out to a little over $50 USD.

[emiyaxtousaka]

@Neon I kind of expected that price but I wish it wasn't so much because it's just so damn cool and immersive.

[ninsigma]

What an awful price! :O

[emiyaxtousaka]

I do agree the price is awful so if I want it like $110 to play the game. ugh. frustrating.

[TheSuperiorGamer]

the features are cool but it better have real battles and such or else it's filler until real pokemon comes along. pokemon fans will eat it up but honestly I don't think that it'll be all that great though there do seem to be some cool features.

[ShadowWolf712]

There's only trainer v trainer battles, no wild battles or levelling up.

[ShadowWolf712]

"New Features"

Ahaha more like stripping old features.

[Fantomex]

No. No it isn't. This is certainly false.

[Theknightofnights]

I might pick this game up. I'll probably wait for reviews (which I typically don't for a core Pokemon game).

I wouldn't say it's the Pokemon game we need or deserve, but I do think this will boost Switch sales at least somewhat for the holidays, regardless of the reaction from some people expecting more.

[Duke19]

Pokemon Go on steroids. No thanks

[PhantomS42]

It's only the throwing mechanic and is the same and the option to transfer Pokemon to and from Pokemon Go, calm down.

[TheSuperiorGamer]

The throwing thing is actually pretty cool. I'd buy that pokeball for it honestly though using the joycon is fine too. co-op is pretty cool. still unsure of the game though.

[Duke19]

The entire battle mechanic also looked way stripped down, which also makes me think other aspects have really been gutted from the traditional pokemon RPGs in favor of pokemon go integration.

[-Foxtrot]

No it's not just the throwing mechanic

https://mobile.twitter.com/...

You can't battle wild Pokemon...just trainers, you know a major part of the main franchise

[2pacalypsenow]

Isn't also coming to mobile phones?

[Neonridr]

no, no it isn't.

[gtxgamer2]

Your thinking of Pokemon quest

[2pacalypsenow]

Yep that's the one

[Lighter9]

The Pokemon game we deserve is supposedly coming out next year.

[Nodoze]

Graphically it looks fantastic. Overall though, I know my son was expecting a full traditional Pokemon title for the Switch. At this point we will take it.

[emiyaxtousaka]

there's still so much we don't know, it may be somewhat traditional; honestly, who knows at this point. I just hope it's at E3 to play or we see it on Treehouse Live.

[Rippcity]

I'm sorry @Nodoze but you are part of the problem. Stop supporting this crap. If you wanted a full fledged traditional Pokémon game, wait for them to make it. If they don't, don't give them your money. That is how Nintendo gets these dumb ideas in their head thinking people actually want this trash.

[DialgaMarine]

Thanks, but no thanks. I’ll wait until next year for the next real Pokémon game.

[lifeistranger]

I'm not going to support something either that's just meant to fill the gap and make the masses happy.

[TheSuperiorGamer]

I'm on the fence. It looks nice and pretty but doesn't seem to play like a real pokemon game. I need to see it in real action before making a decision.

[lifeistranger]

This is filler. And stop trying to use the Dark Knight masterpiece for the title of your article, it's not fitting.

[OzzY-waZZy]

Just saw the trailer for the kickstarter temtem.. looks like what Pokemon should be at this point in time.

[Majin-vegeta]

No thank you..ill wait for the core versions next year

[Harkins1721]

Need to see more but am disappointed so far. Was hoping for it to blow me away

[InTheZoneAC]

Let's defend a Nintendo developer for not getting out their comfort zone. We definitely don't need this. Give us a real Pokemon game that doesn't hold our hands for the first 1/3 of the game

[JLynn943]

Mainline Pokemon games come out and people complain that it's the same thing over and over. Something different comes out, and people complain. Now, I get it. I want a big, immersive Pokemon RPG, too. Pokemon has always had these different spin games though. This one just happens to be coming out before the one everyone wants (hopefully), so it's getting more negative press because of that.

[Mike_Scorpio]

It's intended to be the first introduction to players new to the Pokemon video game world. Basically "if you've played GO, now you should play this."

[Doge]

Pretty much. Go sparked a huge influx of newcomers to the franchise and they're looking to expand that with Let's Go, offering what Yellow did in the past, but keep it similar and casual for the Go crowd.

Controversial as it may be, it's a very, very smart business move. Hard to look past that even with its controversies.

[ONESHOTV2]

give me a remake of pokemon yellow in that engine and it's a instant buy for me

[O-D-C]

Color me cautiously optimistic.

[abra511]

no wild pokemon fights
skip

[RaikiriPV]

If Gamefreak wanted they could do a main pokemon game in a nintendo's home console... i think they are a little lazy .... they go with the easy way. I dont agree either with the editor but its nice to see different opinions here and there... I hope the "core rpg pokemon" will be a good one in 2019 and not a shinny re-skin of 3ds era... Got high hopes...!!!