Our first trailers for the next Pokémon game have arrived - sort of. This game isn't another core game like many were expecting. It's called "Let's Go, Pikachu" or "Let's Go, Eevee". I will go over my general thoughts on the new games based on the trailers that have been released. You can view the English trailer here and the Japanese trailer here. I will probably do a more specific list of my likes/dislikes later once more information is available. Well, let's jump into it!!
First of all, the game is clearly a sequel or tie-in to the Pokémon Go app. In fact, it reminds me of the older console games like Pokémon Coliseum or XD Gale of Darkness but with Pokémon Go mechanics. This is fine and is clearly meant to hold us over until the next core game is released next year. The next thing you notice is the graphic style which is... not the best. After playing Pokémon Ultra Moon, these graphics seem a step down from what we've come to expect. I don't mind the cartoony look but it does remind me of Pokémon ORAS. That is not a good thing since the biggest letdown of the remake was the horrible pop-up book style of the graphics. I mean, Pokémon X and Y were beautiful even if the characters looked a bit cartoony. However, ORAS just looked even more cartoony.... if not worse. The characters were fine but the over world was just... not, but I digress.
The main protagonists look good and I love the female's appearance. The starter choice of Pikachu and Eevee is great since both are adorable. This leads me to my next point: this is clearly a Pokémon Yellow remake. For those that don't know, after Red and Blue, Pokémon Yellow came out with a major difference: Pikachu was your starter and he could follow you around. It was still Kanto and the journey was the same, but having Pikachu follow you around was an amazing idea. I think the idea of remaking Pokémon Yellow is pretty brilliant. The nostalgia will get the attention of the older Pokémon players and the new players will get to experience Kanto.
The other big changes seen are the return of Pokémon riding (without the awkward looking riding gear) and the return of Pokémon following you. I have to admit, both of these look really cool. I wonder if you can ride any big Pokémon or just specific ones. Pikachu and Eevee seem to ride on the trainer's shoulder or head through most of the journey instead of following. This is fine and kind of adorable. Speaking of adorable, nothing is cuter than a Pokémon in a costume which is another new feature for this game. I wonder how many choices the players will have for costume options.
Anyway, like I said earlier, there are some clear tie-ins to Pokémon Go with the ability to connect between the app and the Switch game. However, my favorite part is the new Pokéball Plus controller. Not only can you use it to control your character in-game, but you can also transfer any of your caught Pokémon into it. Of course, this only means that if you interact with the device, it lights up and you hear the Pokémon's cry but still that is an amazing idea. I just hope it comes with a mute button or one bump of your pocket and you'll startle people with Pikachu's cries. Speaking of surprises, there was also a new Pokémon teased at the end of the trailers. I don't know what it could be, but I'll work on a theory for a later post.
Overall, I am not sure how to feel about this game. I am disappointed that the next core game won't be until next year but at the same time, I don't mind. USUM were rushed and felt incomplete so taking extra time gives me hope that the games will be much better. Some things about the newly revealed games looks pretty cool and almost makes me want to buy it - then I realized that would include buying a Switch and I think I'll just hold off on that for now. Other than that, the hype is back and I can't wait to see what all this game has in store. What do you think of these new games? Leave a comment below telling me what you think. Would you pick Pikachu or Eevee? Which Pokémon would you like to see following you? I look forward to reading your comments. That's all for this week and I hope you enjoyed the post. Have a good weekend and as always, keep on gaming!!!
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