Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
Remakes of Pokémon Yellow with Pokémon Go connectivity.
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! are 2018 role-playing video games developed by Game Freak and published by the Pokémon Company and Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch. They are remakes of the 1998 Game Boy title Pokémon Yellow and are part of the seventh generation of the Pokémon video game series. As the first main series installments released for a home game console, they feature connectivity with the mobile game Pokémon Go and support an optional controller, the Poké Ball Plus.
- Release Year
- 2018
- Developer
- Game Freak
- Publisher
- The Pokémon Company and Nintendo
- Platform
- Nintendo Switch
- Genre
- Role-playing video game
- Generation
- Seventh
- Sales
- Over 15 million worldwide as of December 2022
Lore & Background
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! were first announced at a Japanese press conference in May 2018, with the intention to bring in newcomers and cater to old fans, as well as appeal to a younger audience. The games incorporate elements from the anime, similar to Pokémon Yellow. They were released worldwide on 16 November 2018 and received generally favorable reviews, with praise for accessibility and charm and criticism for motion controls. The games have combined worldwide sales of over 15 million as of December 2022, making them one of the best-selling games for the system.
Reader's Guide
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! are significant as the first main series Pokémon games released for a home console, marking a shift from handheld-only releases. Their integration with Pokémon Go introduced a new catching mechanic based on motion controls, replacing traditional wild Pokémon battles with a system reminiscent of the mobile game. This design aimed to attract newcomers and younger players, while the visible overworld Pokémon and cooperative multiplayer offered fresh gameplay. The games also introduced candies to boost Pokémon stats and removed features like breeding and HMs. Their legacy includes connectivity with Pokémon Home, allowing transfers to later titles such as Pokémon Sword and Shield and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, though transferred Pokémon cannot return to Let's Go. The Poké Ball Plus controller, which included a Mew, further tied the games to the broader franchise. Despite criticism of motion controls, the games' commercial success and role in bridging mobile and console Pokémon experiences solidify their place in the series' history.
Did You Know?
- The games are remakes of the 1998 Game Boy title Pokémon Yellow.
- They are the first main series Pokémon installments released for a home game console.
- The games feature connectivity with the mobile game Pokémon Go and support the optional Poké Ball Plus controller.
- The player's starting Pikachu or Eevee cannot evolve, similar to Pokémon Yellow.
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