Retrotopia Talks Detective Pikachu

About this episode

The episode discusses the Nintendo 3DS game Detective Pikachu, exploring its unique blend of mystery and Pokémon adventure.

Welcome to another episode of Retrotopia: Another Video Game Podcast. This is a show where we, Alan, Brian, and Sam, get together to discuss video games from years gone by. We like to look at video games from the perspective of lifelong gamers and how they hold up in the retro sphere. This week we are discussing Detective Pikachu, a Nintendo 3DS game released in 2018 that blends mystery solving, exploration, and Pokémon adventure into a detective story unlike anything else in the series. Set in Ryme City, where humans and Pokémon live side by side, the game follows Tim Goodman and a wisecracking, coffee-loving Pikachu who can somehow speak to humans. Together, the unlikely duo investigates strange incidents, uncovers conspiracies, questions witnesses, gathers clues, and works to solve the mystery behind Tim’s missing father. Part visual novel, part adventure game, Detective Pikachu delivers a lighter noir-inspired story filled with humour, heart, and plenty of Pokémon charm. You can join in on the fun FOR FREE over at patreon.com/retrotopia There, you can participate in the 9-Bit Banter Box, comment on the Game of the week, take part in polls, and listen to the Patreon exclusive…

People in this episode

Hosts: Alan, Brian, Sam

Topics covered

• Detective Pikachu
• Nintendo 3DS
• mystery solving
• Pokémon adventure
• video game discussion

Keywords

• Detective Pikachu
• Nintendo 3DS
• video games
• mystery
• Pokémon

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nintendo

Products: Detective Pikachu

Places: Ryme City

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