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7Detective Pikachu Returns

#7 in Pokémon · Best for beginners

Detective Pikachu Returns

Switch 1Switch 2: check compatibility

Spin-offAdventure / mysteryFirst released 2023

Tim and a talking, coffee-loving Pikachu solve mysteries in Ryme City.

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Story Spoiler-free

Tim and a talking, coffee-loving Pikachu solve mysteries in Ryme City.

Why it matters: A light detective story.

Main characters
Tim Goodman, Detective Pikachu
Do I need to play the previous game?
No.
Beginner-friendly?
Beginner-friendly
How long is it?
Not listed — we only add playtime from a credible source.
Nintendo Switch
Yes — native Switch version
Nintendo Switch 2
The Switch version should run through backward compatibility — check Nintendo's compatibility list
Physical or digital
Physical and digital
Malaysia
Availability on the Malaysian eShop not yet verified.

Where to buy

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