The Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! (Nintendo Switch) is a role-playing adventure game developed by GAME FREAK and published by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company. It is a modern reimagining of the classic Pokémon Yellow experience, set in the beloved Kanto region, and designed to introduce a more accessible entry point into the Pokémon series.
Players begin their journey as a Pokémon Trainer partnered with Eevee, who accompanies them throughout the entire adventure. Unlike traditional Pokémon games, your partner Eevee grows emotionally attached, reacts during battles, and can learn special exclusive moves depending on its bond with the player.
The game blends classic Pokémon mechanics with simplified, motion-based catching inspired by Pokémon GO. Wild Pokémon appear on-screen instead of random encounters, and players catch them using Joy-Con motion controls or button-based input.
The story follows the classic Pokémon formula:
It also supports local and online trading and battling, as well as connectivity with Pokémon GO to transfer Pokémon into the game.
Overall, it is designed as a friendlier, more streamlined Pokémon experience, ideal for newcomers while still offering nostalgia for long-time fans.
| Platform | Nintendo Switch |
| Genre | Role-Playing / Adventure |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Local Multiplayer, Online Trading/Battling |
| Players | 1–2 Players |
| Developer | GAME FREAK |
| Publisher | Nintendo / The Pokémon Company |
| Region | Kanto (based on Pokémon Red/Blue/Yellow) |
| Core Mechanics | Motion capture catching, partner Eevee system, turn-based battles, overworld wild Pokémon visibility |
| Key Features | Pokémon GO integration, partner bonding system, co-op play, trainer customization |
| Graphics | Stylized 3D visuals inspired by Pokémon GO aesthetic with vibrant Kanto environments |
| Controller Features | Joy-Con motion controls, Poké Ball Plus compatibility, handheld button controls |
| Online Features | Online trading and battling (Nintendo Switch Online required) |
| Storage | Approx. 4.2 GB |
| Release Date | November 16, 2018 |
| Rating | Everyone (Mild Cartoon Violence) |
| Brand | |
|---|---|
| Works with | Nintendo Switch |
| Genre | Action, Adventure |