Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! reimagines the classic Kanto region for the Nintendo Switch, blending traditional RPG elements with mechanics from Pokémon GO. Players explore an open-world version of Kanto, catching Pokémon in real-time using motion controls or the Joy-Con's HD Rumble. The game features cooperative multiplayer, allowing a second player to join via a second Switch or a single Joy-Con. It retains the series' story of a young trainer challenging the Elite Four while introducing simplified catching and battling systems for newcomers.