Video Game Review: ‘Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee’ – Variety

A nostalgia-filled fanfest, “Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu” and more importantly “PokemonLet’s Go Eevee” gives fans of the series one of the freshest Pokemon experiences yet while also offering a fond glimpse of the past. As the first of the core series to present with HD graphics and at times, on the big screen, there’s something magical about even just looking at this game. It recreates a sense of how childhood memories have warped to perceive the original titles without the clunkiness of a decades-old game.

As well as being a loyal recreation “Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee” brings some of the biggest changes to date into a Pokemon title by integrating features from the popular mobile title, “Pokemon Go”. Gone are the random encounters of wild Pokemon, instead they roam around freely in their allotted areas. Not only that but now you don’t even battle them. Upon meeting a wild creature the game switches to a “Pokemon Go” style catch screen where players need to toss a ball for a chance at catching.

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