Pokemon Switch 2018 Reveal Discussion

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So, out of curiosity, I wanted to see what some of the forum goers' opinions are on these games.  Personally, I'm kinda looking forward to them.

For those who have not heard about it yet and do not mind spoilers

 

- Pokemon Let's Go, Pikachu/Eevee! is NOT Generation 8 of the main series, instead being a 'side game' of sorts that's targeted at the more casual audience (and Pokemon Go players) as opposed to the more hardcore fans (which Gen 8 will be catered towards).

- The games are essentially a remake of Pokemon Yellow.  Your starter is either Pikachu or Eevee depending on the version you're playing, and they can never evolve (however, they might have revamped stats/movepools to compensate like Pikachu did in Yellow.  Wild caught Pikachu and Eevee can also evolve as normal).  You can also dress them up in various outfits, and they'll ride on your character's shoulder/head throughout the journey!

- There are zero random Wild Pokemon, and no battles with them, either.  Catching Wild Pokemon is almost identical to catching pokemon in Pokemon Go, right down to having to walk up to them in the overworld, then having to 'physically throw the pokeball' using motion controls with the joycons.

- The games can be played co-op!  You and a friend can undertake the journey through Kanto together!  (and tag team every battle, thus likely trivializing things because NPCs seem to still only use one pokemon at a time.)

- Following pokemon are finally back for the first time since HG/SS!  You can even ride bigger ones like Charizard, Lapras, and Onix!

- The games are reportedly going to be limited to the original 151 and their Alolan forms

- You can transfer in Gen 1 pokemon (and their Alolan forms) from Pokemon Go to LGPE.  (it's apparently a 1 way transfer, though).  However, a single Gen 8 pokemon will be able to be sent as a gift to Pokemon Go. (no using it in LGPE, it's just a gift for Go players)

- Access your PC anywhere...with a key item, I assume?

- Online features will be present, but they'll be simplified.  Battle and trades can be done as per usual (and the game's online will use the paid online service that Nintendo is starting for the Switch later this year), but there's no GTS, no Battle Spot, no Wonder Trade...

- Infinite save files!  Saves are tied to the individual profiles rather than the cartridge, so you can play through the game multiple times without having to erase your save data!  Neat!

- There'll also be an accessory for it called the Pokeball Plus.  Has some similar functions to the Pokewalker for HG/SS, doubles as the Pokewalker Plus for Pokemon Go, and can also be used as a controller for Pokemon LGPE.  It's definitely going to be quite versatile, I'll give it that.

So, thoughts on the reveal of these games?