Customer Reviews

Hey You, Pikachu!

5 star:		(38)
4 star:		(17)
3 star:		(8)
2 star:		(9)
1 star:		(27)

 

 

This must be the greatest game ever ! Here is a list of things you can do:Fish,Have picnics,Surf,sleep,Run,Play,Fight,Explore,You even get to go into Ash's House ! It is a Great Price and everybody should get even non-Pokemon fans.Parents should have fun too,and make sure Pikachu does too!

This Game should be a Bestseller like in Japan.it's Not Stupid and it's not like any other Pokemon game.It's in color you can go places have picnics have battles and much much more I've played it in Japanse it's really cool I recomend getting it for anyone even non Pokemon Fan.....

Many people have been telling me that Pokemon is pretty crazy and childish. I agree, but this toy/ game still had a little fun in it. You basically get to talk to Pikachu and fight Pokemon and have picnics and see its feelings. After a while it gets boring and it does seem to be a teed childish but it seems to be the first in a line of new technology that is very fun.

Not a bad game, overall...This is one of the first games to rely primarily on voice recognitition, so - while impressive - the feature is still in it's early stages and is therefore a bit raw. It took me (and my "advanced" 21 years of age) and my sister quite a bit of time to make that confused little Pikachu fully understand what we were trying to say. This game requires a whole lot of patience, but, eventually, you should grow accustomed to speaking in a Pikachu-friendly voice. (** Note: A few tips to guide you: Speak at a normal volume; you can scream furiously at the microphone for hours, but it's generally ineffective [trust me]. Also, do not over-annunciate or emphasize your words/syllables too much; speak plainly.) While the game itself is specifically geared towards the wee folkies, anyone without a clearly developed type of speech will have a fairly difficult time making his/her intentions clear to the wayward (but oh-so adorable) Pokemon. If you are a parent looking to purchase this game for a child under 6, be prepared to sit down and guide them through the first few stages.

The game play is also a bit awkward. The control stick is used primarily to guide you around and, in order to pick up a certain object (or to urge Pikachu to do it), you have to position yourself *just* right and that also takes a bit of practice. In scenes where objects are placed close together, targeting a certain item can be enormously frustrating.

There are a few positive aspects to the game. The characters are well-structured, colorful, and simply adorable, and the sound is equally charming. In addition, I'm sure that there is something to be said about this being a positive game for the younger type; Hey You, Pikachu! is completely void of violence and is basically a friendly, feel-good romp around with a wee Pokemon-thing that loves you. Kind of warm and fuzzy...It's not overly challenging (once you get past the voice recognition flaws) and players basically re-visit the same levels, improving on their previous scores. Again, good for the kiddies, but the game will no doubt become quickly boring for anyone over 12.

Again, this is all in my humble opinion and you are under no obligation to take my review as the definitive Bible on Hey You, Pikachu! I *would*, however, recommend that you rent this game from Blockbuster prior to actually purchasing it (at quite a heavy price, no less).

We have two young boys, ages 6 & 3. This is not a game that they can just pop in and play. I usually sit down and play it with them, I usually manipulate the controller. They love it. The voice recognition technology requires that you speak relatively clearly. Since pikachu understands certain words, and the controller must be manipulated at certain intervals, you must be able to read. We have been playing it semi-regularly for about one month now and at this point both boys know what to say at the appropriate time. If you are looking for a game that is alot of fun and one that you can sit down and participate with your younger children, this is a good choice. My boys love to call out the commands and words and see pikachu respond.

(An actual line from the game) You know those interactive-PC toys? This is the best one made yet; it is not a game. Sure the mini games are fun, but they are unrelated to Pikachu in any way, shape, or form. The lack of instructions and a VERY limited vocabulary leed to sheer frustration much of the time, and Pikachu recognizes only high-pitched voices, as the main audience is pre-pubescent. The game is a little addictive, but you end up asking yourself, "That's It?" And it is...it's not a big game, and it is at times not very fun either. It is life with Pikachu, which should be fun, but it's more like spending your life with your dog. He's fussy, noisy, and sometimes dumb. no real difference here. Rent this game if you're under 10, then go spend time with a real pet or a Tamagotchi or something.

I got this... well actually my brother got it... game for Easter. Now, to my 8-year-old brother, of course it's the coolest thing! It's like having a real Pikachu in your own house! I must admit, it is very neat. It's inexpensive, and you can play it for hours. You start off by meeting Pikachu and Prof. Oak (For you people who don't know Pokemon, Prof. Oak is, you could say, the founder of Pokemon.) and explains stuff. You then continue along and say "Pikachu!" Into the microphone, and he responds. I yelled "Idiot," "Eiffel Tower," and "Haley Barry" to Pikachu, and he didn't respond. Once I said "Pikachu!" he perks up. How cool is that?

This game has absolutely no plot. It has even lesser of a plot than "Dude, Where's my car." (Which is almost impossible.) Even though I'm 13, this game is still entertaining to me. Pikachu does respond to your commands (90% of the time.) The VRU (Voice-recognition unit) isn't the same as Stephen Spielberg's "Artificial Intelligence," but it makes the grade. Of course, when you're fishing, Pikachu does tend to ignore you. I will say "Pull!" and he'll release it. Once I said, "You're so cute!" (Because Prof. Oak told me too.) and Pikachu electrocuted me and had an angry face, and his "affection" level went down substantially. What it very cool is if you say "Quiz time!" while in the house. Pikachu will flash 10 pokemon, and you say their names into the microphone. It will actually tell you if it's right or wrong! However, I think about 3/10 of the time, it will not recognize the right answer, and mark it wrong. Sometimes Pikachu will press a wrong button (not your fault, his.) and you will suffer. Overall, gameplay's a 9/10

It's 64-bits, so you can't expect much. All characters are pretty impressive looking. Except when you play Quiz time, it is in 2D. The rest is very nice. Pikachu cannot talk, but he communicates with the tone of his voice, and sometimes a little word balloon will pop up, but it will be a picture. (A flower for "I understand," a light bulb for "I have an Idea," and a little black lined scribble if he is discouraged.) Sometimes the game glitches. Pikachu will run, then all of a sudden he will be in between a tree. It is very strange. Overall, except for the glitches, graphics deserve a 9/10.

The sound is important. Pikachu's tone will tell you his feelings. Most sounds are normal. Oddish goes "Oddish!" Poliwag goes "Poli! Poli!" and Charmander goes "Chaaaar! Chaaaar!" The music gets highly annoying though, like a broken record. When you move, a hand goes to the closest item. The weird sfx gets really aggravating. It's not even a sound! It sounds like a single maraca shake. It's really weird. Overall, the sound gets an 8.75/10

Speed is normal. Because it is N64 cartridge, it is very fast. Unlike the new Gamecube, which because of mass producing and increased game space, with CD's that take loading time, HYP is very fast. There is no loading time, and it takes less than half a second between days, where it saves your progress. Speed gets a perfect 10/10.

Now, the one thing I MUST complain about is the controlling. I cannot stand it! Ok, if you hold Z and talk then release it, a bubble is sent to Pikachu (with your comments) which works fine. But when you are trying to move around, your screen always shows Pikachu. You can be holding up and he will be going left or right. I cannot stand it, and if you buy it you will understand my aggravation. The controls get a crummy 6/10.

The replay value is great. You can always play a level again, and fishing is highly addicting, along with piñata party. You will play it over and over. Some games, like Caring for Caterpie, are not that much fun, and will probably only be played for Pikachu Points. The replay will get a special 10.5/10 because it is so amazing.

Overall, between all the Pokemon games on the N64, Hey You Pikachu is probably the best in original plot and replay.

Let's review:
Gameplay: 9/10
Graphics: 9/10
Sound: 8.75/10
Speed: 10/10
Controls: 6/10
Replay value: 10.5/10
Total: 53.25/60 giving Hey You, Pikachu! an 88.75.

This game may seem like it is only for little kids, because of the cuteness factor, but I am a teenager, and I own the game. The game is provides a decent challenge, and it is very fun to play. The game may seem a bit expensive, but it comes with a microphone that attaches to the controller and a voice recognition device that is plugged into the last controller slot. It is a lot of fun to tell Pikachu to do things, and you must figure out what to say to Pikachu in order to solve problems and progress in the game. Pikachu is like a real pet because he misbehaves sometimes, and you must scold him. Pikachu has an odd habit of stealing your items, and you must do various things to get your items back. The game gets better as you progress because you are allowed to do more and more things, such as Pikachu mode and view mode. The view mode is very helpful in getting Pikachu to understand exactly what you want him to do later in the game. The only thing I dislike about the game is that your time in the level is limited because Professor Oak makes you leave the levels after a while. If you haven't fulfilled the objective, you must go back to the level later on to fulfill it because of Prof. Oak's insisting on making you leave the level. Other than that, I think this game is great for everyone, not just little kids.

This game is the best game that i have ever played on the Nintendo64. It has Voice Recognition and it is the first game that has had it on the Nintendo. This game is a real good purchase and I have no doubts about it. The amazing thing is that Pikachu does whatever you tell him too. This is a must purchase. I highly recommend it

I admit it, even though I am twenty years old I love this game. I read the other reviews posted here and many of you think that this game is dull or boring, or cute but not very interesting. I disagree. It was a bit tricky at first to master all the controls and to use them to my best advantage, but after I knew what I was doing, I found all sorts of neat little surprises in store for me.

A lot of the game is not just directing pikachu to hit a piniata or feed a Caterpie. The piniata level was the toughest level, since there are so many directions to give and the wrong word will not do as it intends you to do. It became an interesting challenge to master. But after the first time I got all three piniatas broken, I discovered some things like if you get closer and are really fast, you can pick up and store some of the piniata items for extra points. Re-visit the level repeatedly, and there will be new versions of the piniata game and, sometimes (though rarely), a HUGE piniata that Pikachu will have to break to reveal....what? It's a surprise, and a very cute one at that!

Doing simple interactions with Pikachu, especially around your room or the yard, will reveal lots of cute little things if you're patient. The room and yard isn't as threadbare as it first looks, because as you progress through the game, items from the various levels that you collect will appear in the room and yard, from vegetables to fill the garden to pirates swords and valuable gems for your room.

Follow Pikachu around in your room and play with him there. He will spontaneously do all sorts of cute things over time. It's like those handheld electronic pikachu games--the more you play it, the more you will see Pikachu do. That radio in the room isn't there for decoration, if you are patient and play the game long enough (usually, by the time you get to Pikchu's Daring Days) you may witness your little yellow pal striding on over to the radio, turning it on, and dancing to the tune! Many of these cute little things aren't essential to the game plot, but they are worth playing until you discover these secrets for yourself and see them in action.

There are many, many cute little things of this sort around Pikachu's world. Don't just follow directions and play the main points of the game....there are many hidden cute secrets to discover if you take your time, explore your world, and try different things with different objects. I could list a whole book of different things to be done, but I will let the reader discover that. I can garauntee you will be surprised.