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'''Hey You, Pikachu!''' (Japanese: '''ピカチュウげんきでちゅう''' ''Pikachu is Fine-achu'') is a spin-off game for [[Nintendo 64]] developed by [[Ambrella]]. The [[Voice Recognition Unit]], a | '''Hey You, Pikachu!''' (Japanese: '''ピカチュウげんきでちゅう''' ''Pikachu is Fine-achu'') is a spin-off game for [[Nintendo 64]] developed by [[Ambrella]]. The [[Voice Recognition Unit]], a specialized microphone for the Nintendo 64, is included with it. Using voice-recognition software, the game interprets a player's commands, letting one interact verbally with {{p|Pikachu}}. | ||
The player is asked by [[Professor Oak]] to test out a new invention named the PokéHelper, which allows one to talk to any Pokémon present. The player goes to a fenced-in area of [[Viridian Forest]], and first meet the Pikachu that will become the partner through the game. The entire game takes place in an area between [[Pewter City]] and [[Viridian City]], according to the in-game maps. | The player is asked by [[Professor Oak]] to test out a new invention named the PokéHelper, which allows one to talk to any Pokémon present. The player goes to a fenced-in area of [[Viridian Forest]], and first meet the Pikachu that will become the partner through the game. The entire game takes place in an area between [[Pewter City]] and [[Viridian City]], according to the in-game maps. | ||
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In the US release, the shoes outside the player's room are missing. In Japan, it is customary to take off shoes before walking into a building or home. In the US it is common to walk into buildings or homes with shoes still on. | In the US release, the shoes outside the player's room are missing. In Japan, it is customary to take off shoes before walking into a building or home. In the US it is common to walk into buildings or homes with shoes still on. | ||
The Nintendo 64 in the Japanese version contains a [[Super Nintendo]] video game which does not make sense as the [[Nintendo 64]] cannot hold Super Nintendo games | The Nintendo 64 in the Japanese version contains a [[Super Nintendo]] video game which does not make sense as the [[Nintendo 64]] cannot hold Super Nintendo games; this was fixed in the English release. | ||
The fishing rod the player receives is different between both releases. | The fishing rod the player receives is different between both releases. | ||
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* Although the game has not gained any direct sequels, [[Pokémon Channel]] seems to be a sequel, since it is a virtual pet simulation game in which the player shall raise a Pikachu. [[Pokémon Dash]] may also be an indirect sequel, as the Pikachu there is similar to that one in Channel: it even sometimes starts to laugh when being petted, among other things. It is unknown if the Pikachu and/or the player character are the same. | * Although the game has not gained any direct sequels, [[Pokémon Channel]] seems to be a sequel, since it is a virtual pet simulation game in which the player shall raise a Pikachu. [[Pokémon Dash]] may also be an indirect sequel, as the Pikachu there is similar to that one in Channel: it even sometimes starts to laugh when being petted, among other things. It is unknown if the Pikachu and/or the player character are the same. | ||
** [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]] and its sequel, [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]] both seem to be other indirect sequels - although the gameplay is significantly different from the virtual pet aspects of Hey You, Pikachu! and Channel, the core of starring a Pikachu and being intended for younger fans of Pokémon is similar. | ** [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]] and its sequel, [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]] both seem to be other indirect sequels - although the gameplay is significantly different from the virtual pet aspects of Hey You, Pikachu! and Channel, the core of starring a Pikachu and being intended for younger fans of Pokémon is similar. | ||
* According to the in-game maps, there is water to the northeast of Viridian Forest, where Cobalt Coast and Cobalt Island are located. | * According to the in-game maps, there is water to the northeast of Viridian Forest, where Cobalt Coast and Cobalt Island are located. | ||
* The cluster of houses representing Pewter City are only visible in the drawing of Pikachu's Discovery Days. | * The cluster of houses representing Pewter City are only visible in the drawing of Pikachu's Discovery Days. |
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