Detective Pikachu Returns is a fine journey with an endearing cast of characters, even if it feels a little shallow and simple by the end.
Quick Links Detective Pikachu Returns is the sequel to the bizarre but beloved Pokémon spin-off that also spawned a movie of the same name. While it does more than enough to justify its existence as a follow-up effort, it also struggles to capitalize on some of the good will the movie earned for the property, instead reverting to a more childish, simplistic narrative and systems.
The most glaring element of Detective Pikachu Returns is its graphics, which are almost distractingly bad at times. It's not like Pokémon games on Switch are industry leaders in terms of aesthetic, but the smaller scope of the game and its focus on cutscenes and conversation means it's way more noticeable when characters are rendered like background NPCs from two console generations ago.
What's here in terms of gameplay is more than serviceable, though, so people who enjoyed the first game or want a simple time-killer will find a lot to like. Investigations are more in-depth now thanks to Tim's notebook, which tracks data of the case and allows him to connect the dots as more clues become available. Pikachu isn't the only Pokémon character available to assist the investigation, either - there's others that will contribute to the search using their abilities.
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