Switch Pokemon Lets Go Pikachu and Eevee

[Quivorir]

Well todays news is enough for me to buy a switch. Now to wait for a Pokemon one to be announced. Disappointed with the lack of battles in wild pokemon and the forced gimmick catching, but the rest looks great.


Edit: also not a fan of the one handed joystick thing. Hope I don't have to play that way.

 

[Quivorir]

Was there any news if the multiplayer was online or do I have to be sitting with my partner?

 

[eDPS]

Was there any news if the multiplayer was online or do I have to be sitting with my partner?

I think its only local but id have to do some research to find out for sure, there isnt online competitive battling for it so that might answer your question.

 

[mighty_sainters]

They will have those 100% i reckon, you battle team rocket and travel the whole region so the story looks to be the same so i cant see why those things wouldnt be available.

Yeah agreed, can’t wait!

 

[TJASTA]

I am not sure if I get this, it's a fusion of two thing that I don't really like (Yellow and Go). I will wait for more info.

 

[kangle4]

Well todays news is enough for me to buy a switch. Now to wait for a Pokemon one to be announced. Disappointed with the lack of battles in wild pokemon and the forced gimmick catching, but the rest looks great.


Edit: also not a fan of the one handed joystick thing. Hope I don't have to play that way.

Hoping it's optional.

Was there any news if the multiplayer was online or do I have to be sitting with my partner?

Local only.

 

[Quivorir]

I think its only local but id have to do some research to find out for sure, there isnt online competitive battling for it so that might answer your question.

Local only.

Thats a shame. The kid enjoys pokemon though so maybe she'll play with me.

 

[eDPS]

Some more in game footage in this, the detail for the ride and Pokémon following you is pretty impressive, it’s good to hear from Masuda the thoughts behind the game

 

[kangle4]

The game listings on EB's site give a good round up of info.


Return to the Kanto region and experience a classic Pokémon journey in a whole new way with Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! These two titles were created by GAME FREAK, the developers of the Pokémon core RPG titles. Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! introduce a new play style that anyone can enjoy, combined with the fun of collecting Pokémon.

Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! are based on Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition, which first launched in Japan in 1998. These updated versions have been reimagined to make the most of the unique capabilities of the Nintendo Switch. The games also capture the fun of Pokémon GO and its intuitive Pokémon-catching mechanic.

Befriend Your Partner
At the start of your tale, you will encounter an Pikachu. This Pikachu will join you as your partner in your adventures, growing together with you on your journey.

Pikachu will be with you wherever you go, either hanging on your shoulder or riding on your head. Don’t let their adorable expressions fool you into thinking that cuteness is all they offer, though. Your partner will be a dependable ally in battle, too.

In addition to determining your first partner Pokémon, there will be some differences in the species of Pokémon that you encounter and the rate at which you encounter them based on whether you choose Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! or Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!

Catching Made Easy
The games utilize the abilities of the Nintendo Switch to add new and more accessible ways to experience Pokémon and play in the Pokémon universe. Even those who have never played the Pokémon series before will be able to dive right in—Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! are easily approachable for newcomers to the series, but also have enough depth to keep veteran Trainers on their toes.

The practice of catching Pokémon has been changed dramatically from previous titles. Now you can use your Nintendo Switch’s Joy-Con to toss a Poké Ball at your target with one hand, either by pressing a button or flicking your wrist. With fewer buttons and intuitive action, it’s never been simpler.

Play Pokémon Together
Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! also feature two-player simultaneous play. By sharing one of the Joy-Con controllers with a partner, two players can adventure at the same time. Throw Poké Balls together when you encounter Pokémon to boost your chances of successfully catching them, or have a friend lend a hand by joining you in battles against Trainers in your game.

Poké Ball Plus
To really capture the Pokémon spirit of these titles, the new Poké Ball Plus accessory allows you to interact with the games like never before. The Poké Ball-shaped device can be used to play Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! in place of your Joy-Con. In addition to motion controls, the device lights up with a variety of colors, vibrates, and plays sounds. When you try to catch a Pokémon, you’ll feel it moving inside its Poké Ball, and if your catch is successful, you’ll even hear the cry of the Pokémon you just caught. As a controller, the Poké Ball Plus will bring a new level of fun and immersion to these games.

But the Poké Ball Plus does more than just function as a controller. Take one of your favorite Pokémon from these games for a stroll in your Poké Ball Plus, and you can bring it with you as you go about your daily life in the real world. You can spend time with your Pokémon even when you’re not playing Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!—and you’ll be rewarded in various ways when you return them to your game.
Plus, the Poké Ball Plus works as a Pokémon GO Plus. That’s a lot of pluses for one little Poké Ball!
**Sold Separately**

Pokémon GO Connection
There is a deep connection between Pokémon GO and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! For one thing, Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region that you have caught in Pokémon GO can be brought into these two new Nintendo Switch games. That’s not all, though. Look forward to more details at a later date.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or you’re taking your first steps into the world of Pokémon, Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!, Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!, and the Poké Ball Plus provide a captivating way to experience the adventure.

 

[eDPS]

So Alolan pokemon caught in PoGo can be sent to Lets Go Pikachu and Eevee, having an Alolan Exeggutor follow me is going to be amazing!

 

[Quivorir]

What are the chances of a Pokemon themed console we reckon?

 

[TJASTA]

What are the chances of a Pokemon themed console we reckon?

Highly

 

[Mootsy]

What are the chances of a Pokemon themed console we reckon?

Considering they released Donkey Kong Country Freeze cases, skins, pro controller for a port, i'd say, pretty high chance.

We already know they're releasing a pokemon ball as a controller.

Expect that and Smash Bros themed stuff.

 

[Quivorir]

Hopefully its for this game, rather than the 2019 game then. Now we play the waiting game.

 

[eDPS]

The Pokeball Plus is $10 less than the full game, ooof thats hefty

 

[G Mus]

I reckon exp will be tied to ingame items and that's how you will level

 

[kangle4]

Not sure about the whole console but could definitely see themed joy cons.

 

[kangle4]

I reckon exp will be tied to ingame items and that's how you will level

I think that's the biggest question at the moment.

I have no problem with not battling wild Pokémon before catching them but how exactly do we gain EXP from just catching them? Is it like in GO where you get EXP from the capture and than bonuses for better throws?

Trainer battles are normal so EXP there will work the same.

 

[eDPS]

I reckon exp will be tied to ingame items and that's how you will level

I feel you will get the necessary exp from trainer battles or beating the trainers drops items used for powering up.

 

[dtm06]

Pretty much nailed it imo.

 

[mighty_sainters]

No more running into random Zubat’s in caves

 

[kangle4]

Some more info. Looks like online is in.


What Are They?
Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee are not the core Pokemon RPG announced for Switch during Nintendo's E3 2017 press conference; that game, often called "Pokemon Switch," is set to release in late 2019. The Let's Go games are Pokemon RPGs, however, and are developed by Game Freak. Director and producer Junichi Masuda said that the Let's Go games are specifically designed for newcomers to the Pokemon series, especially those who are familiar with Pokemon Go, and that they have been in development for around two years.


So Is This Pokemon Go On Switch?
No. Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee do share a lot with Pokemon Go, as was rumored; they utilize Go's Pokemon capture mechanics, meaning you throw Poke Balls at wild Pokemon to catch them rather than battling them. You can also connect the Let's Go games to Go via a Bluetooth connection, and you can transfer Pokemon from Go into Let's Go (though not the other way around). Pokemon appear in the overworld before you can initiate capturing them, and you can send gifts to Pokemon Go from Let's Go as well.

However, the Let's Go games are Pokemon RPGs, and you explore the Kanto region just as you would in Red and Blue. While you can't battle wild Pokemon, you can battle NPCs and other players, and those battles use the turn-based system of the main Pokemon games. You get experience points both from catching Pokemon as well as battling other trainers, though Masuda said the leveling system hasn't been finalized yet.


Is Pokemon Go Required? What About Motion Controls?
Pokemon Go is not required to play the Let's Go games. When catching Pokemon in docked mode, you do have to use motion controls to throw Poke Balls. In handheld mode, motion-control aiming (using the gyroscope) is required, but you use the Joy-Con's buttons to actually throw the ball.

Are These Pokemon Yellow Remakes?
This was a prominent rumor, but it's not exactly accurate. The Let's Go games are heavily inspired by Yellow, though, and Pikachu or Eevee (depending on your version) stays by your side the whole game rather than going in a Poke Ball while you explore. These games are set in Kanto, but we don't know what the story will be like.

Can Pikachu And Eevee Evolve?
Your starter Pikachu or Eevee cannot evolve in the Let's Go games. However, other Pikachu or Eevee you catch or transfer can be evolved. Only Jolteon, Flareon, and Vaporeon are available out of Eevee's eight current evolutions.

Though the starter Pokemon are "special," according to Masuda, you can put them in the Box as you would other Pokemon--but in these games, the Box is in your bag. We aren't sure exactly what this means yet.

How Does Transferring Pokemon From Go Work?
The Let's Go games connect to Pokemon Go via Bluetooth, and the ability to transfer Pokemon from Go is unlocked as you progress through Let's Go. Once you transfer a Pokemon, it is sent to a specific area where you then have to catch it. We don't yet know how stats will transfer (or if they'll be randomly generated, as they are in Pokemon Bank when you're storing Pokemon from the first or second generation games on Virtual Console).

Masuda did confirm that Pokemon that are shiny in Go will remain shiny in Let's Go. That's a big deal, since certain Pokemon Go events make shiny Pokemon far more common than they ever would be in the main Pokemon games. However, any Pichu, Pikachu, or Raichu with special hats in Go cannot be transferred to Let's Go.

Is There Trading, And Do They Connect To Pokemon Bank?
Masuda confirmed that you will be able to trade Pokemon between the Let's Go games. Transferring Pokemon from Go only works in the one direction. When asked about Pokemon Bank, he said he could not comment; he also did not comment on whether the Let's Go games would be compatible with present or future Pokemon games.

What Pokemon Are In Let's Go?
Masuda confirmed that the first 150 Pokemon as well as their Alolan forms from Sun and Moon would appear in Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee. We don't know yet if you'll unlock an expanded Pokedex when beating the game, like in the remakes of previous generations. Additionally, each version has slightly different Pokemon available (like always).

Eevee's prominence in these games doesn't come as a surprise; Eevee has been heavily featured with Pikachu in several recent Pokemon Center merchandise series, the most recent of which, Salko Soda, is currently only available in Japan. Eevee was also your rival's starter Pokemon in Pokemon Yellow, which makes it the natural "opposite" of Pikachu for the two Let's Go versions.

You Can Ride Pokemon?!
As shown in the trailer, you can ride certain Pokemon in Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee. The Pokemon has to be large enough to ride, though how that's defined isn't clear. Riding a Pokemon doesn't require HMs, because there are no HMs in these games.

Can You Breed Pokemon? What About Competitive Battles?
There is no Pokemon breeding (and therefore no eggs) in Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee. Though battles against NPCs and other players follow the same turn-based format as the core Pokemon games, it's not yet clear how stats work. That means that competitive Pokemon players, who rely on breeding Pokemon for good IVs (individual values, or starting stats) and training for the correct EVs (effort values, or stats earned through battles), may not have as much to work with in the Let's Go games. That said, Masuda did mention during our Q&A session that the Let's Go games are like any other main Pokemon RPGs in that they're both "accessible" but with "depth" for those who want it.

The official competitive Pokemon series, the VGC, is currently played using Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. When asked what game players will be competing in next year, representatives of The Pokemon Company did not comment.

Can You Trade And Battle Online?
Yes! You can connect with other people in Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee via both local wireless and Wi-Fi. Though you can battle online, there are no ranked battles in the Let's Go games.

What Else?
Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee feature two-player co-op. While playing using one Joy-Con, another player can shake the second Joy-Con and join as a support character when in open areas or battle. This player can help you catch Pokemon and can battle alongside you (though it doesn't appear to initiate a double battle).

 

[Premiers04]

No more running into random Zubat’s in caves

No, now they'll just fill the screen, Pokemon GO style.

If you squint hard enough you may be able to make out some of the ground texture beneath the sea of Zubats.

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[Premiers04]

While i think the game seems interesting enough, I cant help but feel cheated that a HD Kanto region remake is missing some of the core mechanics that have defined the Pokemon games.

How long until someone beats dark souls remastered using the pokeball joycon?

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[Quivorir]

Dont know why we can't battle them then use the pokemon go mechanic to capture them