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Post by Thanos on Sept 2, 2018 20:15:16 GMT -8
Looks like we'll be learning more about the games on September 9 during an interview with Junichi Masuda.
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Post by Thanos on Sept 8, 2018 12:55:34 GMT -8
We will also be getting a new trailer for the games on September 16.
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Post by Thanos on Sept 10, 2018 9:12:55 GMT -8
We have a plethora of new information, courtesy of Serebii!    - More of the Secret Techniques and customization options were revealed.
- Pikachu has a special move, Pika Papow, which does more damage the higher your friendship level is with Pikachu.
- Pikachu is also capable of using another new move, Splishy Slash, which resembles Surf.
- Eevee has its own Partner Power special move, called Veevee Volley.
- Eevee has also gained three new moves: Sizzly Slide, a Fire-type move; Bouncy Bubble, a Water-type move that heals Eevee by 50% of the damage inflicted; and Buzzy Buzz, an Electric-type move that paralyzes foes.
- The new Secret Techniques revealed are Chop Down and Sea Skim, while another one revealed earlier, Sky Dash, allows you to travel to other areas of Kanto like Fly.
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Post by Thanos on Sept 14, 2018 16:00:10 GMT -8
Nintendo Direct footage.
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Post by Thanos on Sept 15, 2018 21:55:44 GMT -8
Not sure if this is old news, but... Mew will be appearing in these games. It was just shown in some exclusive footage at the Pokemon Variety Show in Japan. |
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Post by PichuAuraGuardian19 on Sept 16, 2018 16:50:47 GMT -8
Not sure if this is old news, but... Mew will be appearing in these games. It was just shown in some exclusive footage at the Pokémon Variety Show in Japan. They mentioned when the games were first revealed that you’d get Mew if you got the Pokéball controller at a certain period of time. |
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Post by Thanos on Sept 17, 2018 23:57:34 GMT -8
Not sure if this is old news, but... Mew will be appearing in these games. It was just shown in some exclusive footage at the Pokémon Variety Show in Japan. They mentioned when the games were first revealed that you’d get Mew if you got the Pokéball controller at a certain period of time. I see. |
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Post by Thanos on Sept 18, 2018 23:14:52 GMT -8
The head honcho at Serebii was able to play the first two hours of the game. Here's his experience. Prepare for spoilers. Today, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company International were kind enough to allow me to play 2 hours of the start of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee! and I'm able to share everything that I experienced while playing the game. In the game demo, I was only able to play through the first two hours, back to the end of Brock's gym in Pewter City. This meant that there wouldn't be as much exploring but could truly show the elements of the game. It continues on much like Pokémon Yellow does, as you would suspect, with the progression that we know, going from Pallet Town through Viridian City and up to the Gym after Viridian Forest. There was then a small demo in Route 6 to showcase local co-operative play.
First, mechanically, the battles work pretty much exactly the same as previous main series Pokémon games with the physical and special split remaining in tact. IVs fully appear to be within the game but with limited time with the early part of the game it is impossible to completely determine if the IV spreads are identical to how they were in the games since Ruby & Sapphire. EVs are a different story.
At present it's hard to say what the situation is with EVs. After some battles, an additional +1 appears in one stat such as Speed or Attack, but this +1 is also added with the candy obtained from transferring Pokémon with it listing how many more Candy a Pokémon needs for a boost.
As many people have speculated through various demos and videos, there are no held items in the game and no option to make a Pokémon hold an item. This means that many of the items you come to expect such as Choice Band cannot be found. In addition to this, Abilities also aren't in the game.
Experience is definitely weighted more towards capture than battle. You typically seem to earn more experience points catching Pokémon but you will get bonuses if it's a new Pokémon, quality of capture and so forth. Synchronising capture with a second player locally also boosts the experience bonus.
Capture is relatively simple. There's a Lure item that lasts for a few minutes which increases wild Pokémon spawns and Pinap Berries will increase chances of finding an item after catching a Pokémon. These items are typically berries.
The capture element is much the same as in previous demos, but being able to see the Pokémon was a much more refreshing experience, allowing the player to try and avoid wild encounters if they are so inclined. The wild encounters do seem to provide a bit more experience than the traditional trainer battles. Pokémon also react differently to you based on species. Some are docile while others whille charge at you or Abra will teleport away if it spots you. The trainer battles also end with Poké Balls being given in order to continue capture.
Despite my best efforts, I couldn't quite determine the mechanics behind Comboing Pokémon (catching Pokémon of the same species consecutively). I got to a combo of 13 with a Caterpie but can't say for sure if it boosted any IVs or did any further capture chances. A combo is broken if the Pokémon flees. Combat Points are in the game, much like Pokémon GO and like Pokémon GO they are just a quick visual representation of the stats of a Pokémon taking on the Pokémon's level, stats and any stat boosts.
The partner Pokémon do appear to have larger base stats. By comparing a wild Pikachu with the starter Pikachu at the same level, there is a vast difference.
The base power of Eevee's Sizzly Slide, Bouncy Bubble and Buzzy Buzz moves is 90.
Jessie, James & Meowth appear only on in Viridian City. However, they just replace the old man who needed his coffee who then shows you how to catch Pokémon. You still won't battle them until Mt. Moon
As shown in the information release in June at E3, you need to have a Grass or Water-type Pokémon before entering Pewter City Gym. However, this is only needed to first enter it and isn't required in your actual team for when you are battling against Brock and his other gym trainers so any fears of handholding difficulty can be laid to rest.
You get given the first customisation option, the sportswear matching the default outfit of the trainer, by the rival's sister as you leave Pallet Town. This can be changed at any time in the Clothing Trunk option in the bag.
Items are grouped into multiple categories. Your Pokémon Box is in your bag, as are Capture Items such as Berries and Balls, Healing Items, Battle Items such as Guard Spec. and Mega Stones, Candy and so forth. With this, you can also have items from other categories outside the main item list such as Lures, Town Map, Fossils and other key or miscellaneous items.
As with previous games, each gender option contains four different options of character skintone.
There was also some play of the Support Player function where a second player can play in the game. Their following Pokémon is the second in your party and you share the same 6 Pokémon for battle. In this mode, the second player also can't interact with items, wild Pokémon or trainers.
Overall, the game is clearly a main series Pokémon game, just with a few tweaks to lure in the uninitiated audience. It's not the competitive game some players want but it's at its soul, a true Pokémon game. All of the gameplay we had was recorded and we'll be able to post our exclusive gameplay as soon as we can, probably later this week, so be sure to keep checking back. |
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Post by PichuAuraGuardian19 on Sept 19, 2018 6:02:31 GMT -8
Honestly, thinking about these games, they are very much a remake of the original Yellow version with a few tweaks. We all are so used to abilities and held items, but we forget that there was a time these things didn’t exist. And I have to say these things aren’t the things putting me off of buying the game.
The problem is that I don’t have a Switch, so it would cost me $300 just to get the system, plus $60 for the game, and I’m still thinking about whether this is a price I am able to pay right now. I mean, I am sure they are worth the prices, but it’s just something I have to consider.
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Post by It's Sky on Sept 19, 2018 7:45:29 GMT -8
Honestly, thinking about these games, they are very much a remake of the original Yellow version with a few tweaks. We all are so used to abilities and held items, but we forget that there was a time these things didn’t exist. And I have to say these things aren’t the things putting me off of buying the game. The problem is that I don’t have a Switch, so it would cost me $300 just to get the system, plus $60 for the game, and I’m still thinking about whether this is a price I am able to pay right now. I mean, I am sure they are worth the prices, but it’s just something I have to consider. I highly recommend picking one up at some point, even if it's not right away. The Switch is quickly becoming my favourite console behind the 3DS due to the vast amount of third party support it boasts (particularly in the Indie scene) and how versatile it is. I see only good things in store for the system. |
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Post by Thanos on Sept 19, 2018 8:58:14 GMT -8
The problem is that I don’t have a Switch, so it would cost me $300 just to get the system, plus $60 for the game, and I’m still thinking about whether this is a price I am able to pay right now. I mean, I am sure they are worth the prices, but it’s just something I have to consider. Same. Also, we have a new trailer! |
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Post by PichuAuraGuardian19 on Sept 19, 2018 10:10:44 GMT -8
Honestly, thinking about these games, they are very much a remake of the original Yellow version with a few tweaks. We all are so used to abilities and held items, but we forget that there was a time these things didn’t exist. And I have to say these things aren’t the things putting me off of buying the game. The problem is that I don’t have a Switch, so it would cost me $300 just to get the system, plus $60 for the game, and I’m still thinking about whether this is a price I am able to pay right now. I mean, I am sure they are worth the prices, but it’s just something I have to consider. I highly recommend picking one up at some point, even if it's not right away. The Switch is quickly becoming my favourite console behind the 3DS due to the vast amount of third party support it boasts (particularly in the Indie scene) and how versatile it is. I see only good things in store for the system. I mean, I would really love to get one soon, especially with Pichu returning to Smash. Plus, some friends and I have talked about getting that Online Family package together. I’m still thinking about it, especially with other expenses I have at times. I just wish it wasn’t so expensive! XD |
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Post by Thanos on Sept 19, 2018 20:36:56 GMT -8
I mean, I would really love to get one soon, especially with Pichu returning to Smash. Seeing this made me realize I had forgotten about your fetish for Pichu. XP |
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Post by PichuAuraGuardian19 on Sept 19, 2018 20:40:25 GMT -8
I mean, I would really love to get one soon, especially with Pichu returning to Smash. Seeing this made me realize I had forgotten about your fetish for Pichu. XP I don’t have a fetish. Pichu’s just my favorite Pokémon. I’m allowed to have a favorite, aren’t I? Plus, if anyone has a fetish, it’s you with Thanos, let’s be honest...
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Post by Thanos on Sept 20, 2018 9:47:46 GMT -8
Seeing this made me realize I had forgotten about your fetish for Pichu. XP I don’t have a fetish. Pichu’s just my favorite Pokémon. I’m allowed to have a favorite, aren’t I? Plus, if anyone has a fetish, it’s you with Thanos, let’s be honest...
But look at those aaaaaaaaaabs!
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