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3.0 out of 5 starsWho is playing?
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2019
First, we need to ask ourselves who is going to be playing this game before buying. If it is a child unfamiliar with Pokémon games of past, then this game might be suitable. However, if this game will be played by a veteran to the mechanics of Pokémon and previous generations then this may disappoint.
It is not that the game itself does anything wrong per say, it’s what it lacks that makes it lackluster. Elements of gameplay that advanced over the previous games were similar removed. You could say due to the fact this game is a pseudo-remake of the original Red/Blue/Yellow it’s understandable to not have breeding for example, because the originals didn’t have breeding.
I started with Pokémon Yellow and have had each main series game since, although it was hard buying Ultra Sun and Moon due to various reasons but not least of which the series feeling worn.
What I can say about this game to summarize the feeling it gave it. It’s a hold over game. It feels incomplete by not including staples from the past.
Lastly, I don’t understand why there are two games over then than the fact it’s a money grab. When Pokémon started on Gameboy I could respect them putting one game on two carts due to size limitations. Now with these two Let’s Go games we are served less game over two carts and for more money. Making money is essential however beyond that there is absolutely no reason this game should be on two carts. Yes the same goes for recent 3DS variants but that’s for another debate. Thank you.
