Hey You, Pikachu!

Did You Know?

• A spiritual sequel, Pokémon Channel, was first released on the GameCube in 2003 and was also developed by Ambrella.
• Another spiritual sequel, PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure, was first released on the Wii in 2009.
• PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond, a direct sequel to PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure, was first released in 2011.

Gameplay

The player tests Professor Oak's PokéHelper, a device enabling human-Pokémon communication, and befriends a wild Pikachu. After earning its trust, Pikachu lives in the player's house. Three activity day types exist: Pikachu's Daring Days, Discovery Days, and Play Days, each with objectives like collecting food or fishing. Pika Points earned are spent at Abra's Shop for new items. After 365 gameplay days, Professor Oak insists Pikachu must be released. The player finds Pikachu in the woods and says goodbye repeatedly; Pikachu returns after the credits, and gameplay continues.

Reception

Hey You, Pikachu! received mixed reviews according to Metacritic. The Arizona Republic's Dustin Packwood felt fans of the anime would enjoy it. NextGen's Greg Orlando commented the game tastes just like chicken made of glucose. GamePro stated that children or those with a childlike love for Pokémon would enjoy it. Famitsu gave a score of 30 out of 40. Retronauts cited it as an example of a terrible Pokémon console game. UGO Networks listed it among the Top 50 Games That Belong On the 3DS, citing the built-in microphone. It was nominated for the Console Family award at the 4th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards, which went to Mario Tennis.