Detective Pikachu Returns
Investigate Ryme City's cases with Tim and Pikachu, assembling notebook deductions from evidence and testimony; Pokémon partners add scent tracking and the ability to see through walls.
- AI score · out of 10
- 6.3 / 10
About this game
Tim Goodman and his talking Pikachu partner search for Tim's missing father in Ryme City, where humans and Pokémon live together. You inspect scenes and gather statements, with Pikachu opening conversations with Pokémon. Collected testimony and evidence feed into the case notebook, where you put deductions together. Solving successive cases moves the story forward. Pokémon abilities also shape the investigation. Pikachu rides Growlithe to follow scents toward evidence, while Luxray sees through walls to uncover hidden clues or help with moving unseen. Optional Pikachu hints and answer displays provide assistance during investigations. Once the prologue is complete, a chapter-selection mode also lets you revisit completed episodes or choose ones you have not played.
Collected in series
Pokémon is a role-playing series that began in 1996. As a Trainer, you travel the world meeting, catching and raising Pokémon. Filling your Pokédex, building a team and taking on rivals shape the adventure, while trading with friends brings new partners along for the journey.
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AI review
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A plausible match for players who want a Pokémon mystery built around conversations, clues and creature-assisted investigation.
Combining human and Pokémon testimony with notebook deductions may appeal to players who enjoy piecing together a case. Scent tracking and wall vision give that detective work a Pokémon-specific angle, while optional assistance offers a way past a stalled investigation.
Strengths
- Pokémon abilities can give familiar clue searches a distinct twist, from following scents to looking beyond walls.
Who it is for: Players interested in interviewing witnesses and connecting evidence, with the option to request help when stuck.
Play notes: Chapter selection can open unplayed episodes after the prologue, so players who value story order should choose their next episode deliberately.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Cases provide story milestones, while post-prologue chapter selection offers flexibility at the cost of needing to manage your own episode order. | Reviewed | 6.1 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension The notebook links gathered testimony to deductions, which may suit players who want investigation to revolve around connecting clues. | Reviewed | 6.3 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension A coffee-loving, tough-talking Pikachu in a city shared by humans and Pokémon may appeal to players drawn to a detective story with an unusual lead. | Reviewed | 6.4 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Optional hints and answer displays can help players continue when stuck, while leaving assistance unused preserves more of the deduction process. | Reviewed | 6.7 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- Creatures
- Publisher
- The Pokémon CompanyNintendo
- Release date
- Oct 6, 2023
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Adventure · Primary genre
- Tags
- Third Person3D GraphicsInvestigationSlow BurnExplorationLinear LevelsPuzzle SolvingMain Story 10–20 HoursSolo-friendlyStory-driven
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
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- Standalone
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- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Single player
- Perspectives
- Third person
Release editions
- Nintendo SwitchWorldwideOct 6, 2023
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Sources
- detectivepikachu.pokemon.comSource revision: 1
- detectivepikachu.pokemon.com