This 2018 Nintendo Switch title is a remake/reimagining of the classic Kanto adventure, focusing on RPG and Adventure elements. Players journey through the region with a partner Pokémon, aiming to become the top Trainer. Core gameplay features modernized mechanics where wild Pokémon roam visibly; capturing them involves motion controls using the Joy-Con or Poké Ball Plus accessory. Distinctive features include local two-player co-op and direct connectivity to transfer creatures from Pokémon GO, streamlining the traditional catching process while preserving the original Kanto structure.
This game has received a PEGI 7 because it features non-realistic violence in a child-friendly setting or context and violence that lacks any apparent harm or injury to fantasy or mythical beings and creatures. Not suitable for persons below 7 years of age.