Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu is a really good game. Graphically, it goes for a pretty and cutesy aesthetic, adding a lot to the original game in terms of charm and personality. The gyms are prettier than ever, and even revamped in some cases. I could feel that the redesign of the gyms reflected the town they were located and also the character of the gym leaders, whom are also in their best form here.
It is good to see that the QoL changes present in SM are still here, like getting rid of HMs. Getting the "exp share" from the get-go is a welcome addition in my opinion, as it can get quite boring to train all new Pokémon individually, but I
also think that an option to turn it off should've been included for people who prefer it that way. The removal of random encounters is a huge plus, making some
tiresome sections of the original games like exploring caves and the sea much more comfortable and smooth. The addition of the Pokémon GO catching mechanic is a welcome one, because it turns the whole catching into a mechanic in itself, making the process much more interesting than it was before. They should've kept the wild
Pokémon battles, though.
This is nostalgic for those who played the original Kanto games or even the GBA remakes, but it is still Kanto, so I think this is nothing more than a 3.5/5. It is one of the most acessible and pretty ways one can experience the region, so I recommend it for newcomers and old fans alike.
It is good to see that the QoL changes present in SM are still here, like getting rid of HMs. Getting the "exp share" from the get-go is a welcome addition in my opinion, as it can get quite boring to train all new Pokémon individually, but I
also think that an option to turn it off should've been included for people who prefer it that way. The removal of random encounters is a huge plus, making some
tiresome sections of the original games like exploring caves and the sea much more comfortable and smooth. The addition of the Pokémon GO catching mechanic is a welcome one, because it turns the whole catching into a mechanic in itself, making the process much more interesting than it was before. They should've kept the wild
Pokémon battles, though.
This is nostalgic for those who played the original Kanto games or even the GBA remakes, but it is still Kanto, so I think this is nothing more than a 3.5/5. It is one of the most acessible and pretty ways one can experience the region, so I recommend it for newcomers and old fans alike.