Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!: Difference between revisions

The games were announced worldwide on May 30, 2018, at the [[Pokémon Press Conference|Pokémon 2018 Video Game 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 {{player}} and their friend {{ga|Trace}} are citizens of [[Pallet Town]], a small town in southwestern [[Kanto]]. One day, the famous researcher [[Professor Oak]] offers to give each of them a [[starter Pokémon]] so they can set off on a [[Pokémon journey]]. While looking for Oak, the player finds him at the entrance to {{rt|1|Kanto}}, where they also encounter a peculiar {{p|Pikachu}}{{sup/7|P}}/{{p|Eevee}}{{sup/7|E}} and {{pkmn2|Caught|catch}} it, making it their {{ga|partner Pokémon}}, while Trace receives an Eevee{{sup/7|P}}/a Pikachu{{sup/7|E}} from Professor Oak, who also gives each of the two young {{pkmn|Trainer}}s a [[Pokédex]] and asks them to complete them.

* 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 the 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>

* 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.

* The [[starter Pokémon]] have similar traits to the {{game|Yellow}}. In this case, starter {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Eevee}}, unlike ones found in the wild, prefer to be out of its {{i|Poké Ball}} and have no interest in [[evolution|evolving]].

** The starter Pikachu and Eevee also react differently near the hidden [[item]]s by wagging their own tail.

* A feature that allows 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.

* [[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]].

* In addition to [[Trainer customization|customizing]] the {{player}}'s skin color and clothing, the starter Pokémon can also be dressed in different outfits and be given different accessories and hairstyles.

* {{m|Teleport}} has been given a different effect. {{m|Mega Drain}}, {{m|Giga Drain}}, {{m|Solar Beam}}, and {{m|Sky Attack}} also had their powers significantly increased.

* The player can no longer play mini-games 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.

* Exclusive new [[move]]s are available for the starter Pikachu and Eevee. Pikachu can learn {{m|Zippy Zap}}, {{m|Splishy Splash}} and {{m|Floaty Fall}}, while Eevee can learn {{m|Bouncy Bubble}}, {{m|Buzzy Buzz}}, {{m|Sizzly Slide}}, {{m|Glitzy Glow}}, {{m|Baddy Bad}}, {{m|Sappy Seed}}, {{m|Freezy Frost}} and {{m|Sparkly Swirl}}. These moves can be learned from a [[Move Tutor]] in the [[Pokémon Center]]s of [[Cerulean City]], [[Celadon City]], and [[Fuchsia City]].

** The starter Pikachu and Eevee can activate their own [[Partner Pokémon (game)|partner powers]] in battle once they have high enough [[friendship]]. If activated while they are in battle, they use an exclusive move—{{m|Pika Papow}} or {{m|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.

* [[HM]] moves have been replaced by [[Secret Technique]]s, which the starter Pikachu and Eevee can use in the overworld, but which do not take up move slots. These include Chop Down for {{m|Cut}}, Sea Skim for {{m|Surf}}, and Sky Dash for {{m|Fly}}.

* The player and their rival receive their [[Pokédex]] along with their [[starter Pokémon]] and no longer battle until returning to [[Professor Oak]] to deliver [[Parcel|his parcel]]. The player also receives some [[Razz Berry|Razz Berries]] from Professor Oak instead of some {{i|Poké Ball}}s.

* The games feature all of the {{cat|Generation I Pokémon|151 Pokémon}} of [[Generation I]], as well as the new [[Mythical Pokémon]] Meltan and its evolution Melmetal. Players can also import the [[Regional form#Alolan Form|Alolan forms]] of these {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} from [[Pokémon GO]] or receive them from [[in-game trade]]s repeatedly.

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The games are not compatible with other core series games outside of its pairing. The games are compatible with [[Pokémon GO]] through {{wp|Bluetooth Low Energy|Bluetooth LE}}. Players can send [[Generation I]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and their {{rf|Alolan|Form}}s, as well as {{p|Meltan}} and {{p|Melmetal}}, from their phone to the games where they will appear in [[GO Park]]. Pokémon that are one-time or event-only in GO cannot be transferred, such as {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Pikachu}} with various event hats, and {{p|Squirtle}} with sunglasses.

Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! can connect with [[Pokémon HOME]]. Users of HOME can transfer Pokémon freely between other Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! savefiles on the console, even if the files belong to different profiles. Through HOME they can also take those stored Pokémon through a one-way transfer to [[Generation VIII]] games, provided the Pokémon is available to play in the target game. The player cannot store their {{ga|Partner Pokémon}} or Pokémon in their party.

Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! hold a rating of 79%<ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/pokemon-lets-go-pikachu! Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! for Switch Reviews - Metacritic]</ref> and 80%,<ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/pokemon-lets-go-eevee! Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! for Switch Reviews - Metacritic]</ref> respectively, on {{wp|Metacritic}}. {{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> 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|Nintendo Life}} gave the games a score of 8/10 noting that "They might not be an absolute masterpiece, but we’d urge any Poké-fans out there to give these ones a go". <ref>[https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch/pokemon_lets_go_pikachu_and_lets_go_eevee Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu and Eevee Review - Nintendo Life]</ref> And {{wp|Game Informer}} gave the games a 8.5 out of 10 calling them "strong remakes of the original games".<ref>[https://www.gameinformer.com/review/pokemon-lets-go-pikachu-pokemon-lets-go-eevee/a-classic-evolved Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu and Eevee Review - Game Informer]</ref>

The games sold 3 million units in their launch weekend.<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> In the fiscal year of their release, they sold 10.63 million units.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2019/190425_3e.pdf#page=6 Nintendo Co., Ltd. - Earnings Release for Fiscal Year Ended March 2019]</ref> As of September 30, 2022, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! have sold 14.81 million copies worldwide, making these the first remakes that have outsold the game they were based on.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/index.html Top Selling Title Sales Units - Nintendo Switch Software]</ref>

The game's music was arranged by [[Shota Kageyama]]<ref>[https://twitter.com/shotakageyama/status/1019868658376425472/ Shota Kageyama's Twitter] </ref> and composed by [[Junichi Masuda]] for [[Pokémon Red and Green]], with a handful of exceptions. It should be noted that many of his rearrangements are clearly based off existing arrangements by [[Go Ichinose]] for [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen]].

* '''Mystery Gift''' was originally composed by [[Hitomi Sato]] for [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl]].

* '''Cubone's Mother''' was originally composed by Ichinose, Masuda, and Kageyama for [[Pokémon Gold and Silver]]'s rendition of [[Lavender Town]]'s theme.

*** As the [[Pokémon Box]] can be accessed from the player's [[bag]], this is the only core series game in which the player can change their Pokémon [[party]] between battles while facing the Elite Four.

** To not have a [[Pokémon Adventures]] chapter named after it.

** To have [[Master Ball]]s repeatedly obtainable without relying on extreme luck.

* 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.

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