Detective Pikachu Returns Launches; Solve Criminal Mysteries of Ryme City
Detective Pikachu Returns, in which the title creature and youngster Tim Goodman solve various mysteries of Ryme City, went on sale today. The title is available on Nintendo Switch.

Detective Pikachu Returns, the third game from under the banner of detective adventures set in the Pokemon universe made its debut today on the Nintendo Switch console. The game is priced at $49.99.
We also received a glimpse of the first reviews of the item in question, and it seems that although we are dealing with a good project, it is a little short of being a hit. On Metacritic , the average rating awarded to Detective Pikachu Returns by industry media is 69/100. Nevertheless, for fans it seems to be a near-mandatory item - especially for the younger ones.
- Detective Pikachu Returns is the work of Creatures Inc. studio, while the publishing was handled by Nintendo.
- Tim Goodman, along with the titular, prominent detective-pokemon, or Pikachu in the flesh, once again move to Ryme City to investigate a variety of cases involving both humans and Pokemon living in the city.
- As in the first installment of the series, players, guiding Tim, explore the streets of Ryme City and discover its secrets. Missions include conversations with residents - humans and Pokemon - and searching for clues that will help the duo solve numerous puzzles.
- In terms of visuals Detective Pikachu Returns retains the character of the first installment, offering colorful, 3D graphics and full dubbing in the style of the animated series.
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