Detective Pikachu has an average rating of 76% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (4/5), the worst by Game Informer (7.3/10). The game was released on February 3, 2016 for Nintendo 3DS. Players on RAWG rate the game 67%.
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What critics praise
„While it’s an odd idea for a spin-off, Detective Pikachu manages to create something never seen in the series that works better than anyone might have expected.“
Detective Pikachu has an average rating of 76% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (4/5), the worst by Game Informer (7.3/10).
When was Detective Pikachu released?
Detective Pikachu was released on February 3, 2016.
What platforms is Detective Pikachu available on?
Detective Pikachu is available for Nintendo 3DS.
Is Detective Pikachu worth playing?
Mostly yes. Detective Pikachu has an average rating of 76% – it is a good game, but with some flaws. Critics largely agree on the rating.
What games are similar to Detective Pikachu?
Games similar to Detective Pikachu are for example Detective Pikachu Returns.
Statistics
Critics consensus
Critics agree
Spread of ratings
8 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 3,8
Best rating
4/5
HardcoreGamer
Worst rating
7,3/10
Game Informer
The distribution of rating
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Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)
Ranking
#368
of 709 games released in 2016
better than 48 % of games
While it’s an odd idea for a spin-off, Detective Pikachu manages to create something never seen in the series that works better than anyone might have expected. The only thing it’s missing is a way to make things more challenging, as even younger players would likely feel as though their hand was being held a bit too much. As there are still left some questions unanswered, it seems likely that even...
How is xxx game compared to similar games?
Detective Pikachu has not been beaten once. This could be a hit. Our recommendation - the game is definitely worth playing, do not hesitate.
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