Steve Rose
The GuardianPokémon Detective Pikachu review – Ryan Reynolds grabs film by scruff of the neck
Published 5/3/2019
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3DS - 3/23/2018
Detective Pikachu
Detective Pikachu is an adventure game developed by Creatures Inc., published by The Pokémon Company, and distributed by Nintendo for the Nintendo 3DS. The game is a spin-off of the Pokémon franchise, in which players work with a talking Pikachu to solve mysteries. A shorter, downloadable version of the game called Great Detective Pikachu: Birth of a New Duo was released in Japan in February 2016, while the full version was released worldwide in March 2018.
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- Creatures Inc.
- Publisher
- Nintendo, The Pokémon Company
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Critic avg
73
26 scored reviews
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26
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Score range
60–85
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Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 73 across 26 scored reviews, with a 25-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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80–8910 reviews · 38%
70–7911 reviews · 42%
Below 705 reviews · 19%
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Justin Sharp
Pure NintendoReview: Detective Pikachu (Nintendo 3DS) - Pure Nintendo
Published 6/6/2018
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85
+12 vs critic avg
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Read originalTris Mendoza
RPGFanRPGFan Review - Detective Pikachu
Published 5/23/2018
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70
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalAnthony Mann
ZTGDDetective Pikachu (3DS) Review – ZTGD
Published 4/25/2018
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60
-13 vs critic avg
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Read originalJackson Newsome
VGChartzDetective Pikachu (3DS) Review
Published 4/17/2018
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70
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalPramath
GamingBoltDetective Pikachu Review – A Bolt of Brilliance
Published 4/5/2018
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80
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalDave Irwin
TheSixthAxisDetective Pikachu Review
Published 4/3/2018
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60
-13 vs critic avg
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Read originalDave Aubrey
WccftechDetective Pikachu Review – A Mystery That’s Not Essential To Solve
Published 4/2/2018
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65
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalBryan Rose
Nintendo World ReportDetective Pikachu (3DS) Review
Published 4/2/2018
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75
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalRyan Meitzler
DualShockersDetective Pikachu Review — The Great Electric Mouse Detective
Published 4/1/2018
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70
-3 vs critic avg
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