6 Ways Let s Go Pikachu & Eevee Is The Best Pokemon Switch Game & 6 It s Sword & Shield

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6 Ways Let s Go Pikachu & Eevee Is The Best Pokemon Switch Game & 6 It s Sword & Shield

There have been two different Pokemon games on the Switch so far, and each one has things that make it the best one. Both of the new sets of games on the Nintendo Switch garnered popular attention and good sales. Fans were excited to step foot in the new Galar region in , but just as much for the return to Kanto in . There are a lot of features that fans loved in both of these games, with casual and classic players getting tons of value between them. This list will go over some of the best unique features in both games, comparing the best aspects of these two spectacular games in the genre. The Let's Go games are certainly strong in certain qualities of the design and playstyle, but Sword & Shield has a few edges of its own. Updated April 8th, 2021 by Gene Cole: Over a year has passed since the release of Pokemon Sword & Shield, and even longer since the release of the Let's Go games. Both have had a ton of features that have helped their longevity since their initial release, but each has different reasons to revisit or replay them that we felt needed a quick refresher. THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY

Let s Go Local Co-op

Despite being a spin-off, Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee managed to include perhaps one of the most wanted features of any Pokemon game. That would be local co-op play, as you can now pick up a new Joy-Con to let and wander the world with you. They don't have too much control and don't have their own team, but it makes catching and battling a much more fun experience thanks to the two characters on screen. It makes it one of the only Pokemon games you can properly play with people together and is especially fun because of this feature.

Sword & Shield Competitive Online Play

Pokemon Sword & Shield may have one of the best online metagames of any Pokemon game. This is much because competitive play is easier to get into than ever, with high-stat Pokemon being easier to access and many useless Pokemon having been cut from this particular region. If you want competitive online battling, it's never been as quick and smooth to transition from the Battle Tower to a real opponent. People who take Pokemon seriously will absolutely have no problem with Sword & Shield's quirks if they want to climb a well-crafted competitive ladder.

Let s Go Starters

The starters in Let's Go are much better and more interesting than the starters in Sword & Shield, namely your special Pikachu and Eevee. Both games have great starters, but it is evident by the unique animations and powerful upgrades that the Let's Go starters have that they are the definitive choice. Considering that the games are named after the starters it's no surprise that they would be better than most other Pokemon games. That said, seeing the extent of power and diversity they have from and special costumes makes it far more enjoyable to level them up than Galar's introductory characters.

Sword & Shield Gym Battles

The Gym Leaders in Sword & Shield were very exciting and they added much to the franchise that players had been asking for. Even the minigames prior to fighting the Gym Leaders were more in-depth than any past game in the franchise, and Let's Go just can't compare. This is much because of Pokemon Sword & Shield's sports theme, which gave a lot more interesting designs this time around thanks to the binding theme of athletics. They might not be as iconic as some of the original Kanto Gym Leaders, but they're easily some of the best in the series.

Let s Go Mega Evolution

Let's Go brought back the popular feature that is Mega Evolution, and unfortunately, Sword & Shield did not. Although there are things in Sword and Shield that make up for this discrepancy, it doesn't change the fact that the fan-favorite feature was removed, and its return in Let's Go feels welcome in the . Despite being controversial, Mega Evolutions are a perk that many long-time Pokemon fans are a fan of, and losing them in the mainline games has led to a huge shift in competitive play that many aren't as fond of. That said, this one can definitely fall under personal taste in many respects.

Sword & Shield Dynamax

The new Dynamax forms in Sword & Shield are far more interesting than people originally assumed, and it's made for an excellent competitive mechanic. Not only is the size increase hilarious, but the new forms and moves make a huge impact, and the ability to get around evasiveness and increase the user's health gave it tons more uses than just these new powers. It's hardly the community's favorite mechanic, but it's grown on tons of fans and is absolutely a great replacement for mechanics like Z-Moves and Mega Evolutions. It's still a shame to not see these sorts of powers come hand-in-hand in the same game, but it's hardly the worst trade-off.

Let s Go Balanced Pokedex

Something important to most classic fans about the Let's Go games is its region, as basing the entire game in the original Kanto leads to perhaps the most widely-appreciated Pokedex of all time. The original game had several balance issues, but with the modern polish the entire original 151 end up being a surprisingly even mix. This means nearly every Pokemon available is worth using on your team, something that's incredibly rare in most Pokemon games. If you want to make a team exclusively with your favorites, it's never been easier than ever in this version of an old classic.

Sword & Shield Massive Pokedex

Many fans are still sore over the lack of every Pokemon appearing in Pokemon Sword & Shield's region of Galar, but that's not to say it's a small number of Pokemon. In fact, it has one of the widest selections in the early stages of any Pokemon game, giving you tons of team options that even the Let's Go games are likely jealous of. You won't usually be stuck with just your starter for half of this game, as you'll and classics from each game in every area of the game. This helps it be far less repetitive, particularly for new players who may not want to run through another cave of Zubats.

Let s Go Expanded Post-Game Activities

Something many old fans will likely appreciate about the Let's Go games is its post-game, which is significantly more fulfilling than the original Pokemon Yellow it's most based on. There's more story content, a better quest surrounding Mewtwo, and even some against the original game's trainers Red, Blue, and Green. This makes it far more fulfilling than just returning to an original copy of the Game Boy game, as you actually get to experience what it's like to be the Champion of Kanto for some time. It's not a huge amount of new content, but enough to likely give more benefit for completing your Pokedex and maxing out your team.

Sword & Shield Great DLC

Very easily the most important part of Pokemon Sword & Shield is its DLC, which has massively expanded it to be bigger than any other Pokemon game in history. This features new story quests, new characters, trainer battles, post-game areas, and even brand new Pokemon to catch and train. These games are almost unimaginable without this DLC, and that's certainly surprising considering how large these games are on their own. If you want the longest and biggest Pokemon experience in history, Pokemon Sword & Shield absolutely have you covered.

Let s Go Animations

The animations in Sword and Shield and Let's Go are very similar; however, there are some animations used outside of battle that are unique to Let's Go. These animations include , and fans enjoyed being able to use their favorite Pokemon outside of battle with so many unique animations. Another great feature was having the Pokemon of the player's choice walk behind them instead of being confined to their Poke Ball. Pokemon Sword & Shield did indeed add this in with its DLC areas, but it's still quite limited and has some poor animations that hold it back from being as smooth as the Let's Go games.

Sword & Shield Wild Area

The Wild Area in Sword & Shield is one of the most beloved new features of this large game. It added a bunch of new ways to catch Pokemon through wandering foes and , and it was an extremely unique area for players to explore both during the main game and during the post-game. This has already been expanded massively with the DLC, as each is essentially larger Wild Areas with far more environments and equally diverse weather effects. It's an area unlike any other Pokemon game, and one of the most immersive areas to explore through the entire series.