History YMMV / DetectivePikachu

* ItsShortSoItSucks: While reception was originally great when it was first revealed, the revelation that the game only has ''five hours'' worth of playtime has caused some to start chanting this trope in regards to it. Others, however, are expecting it to be an EpisodicGame, so only time will tell if this still holds true. The retail version, which is seeing an international release, is confirmed to have more content.

* EnjoyTheStorySkipTheGame: The gameplay is little more than average AdventureGame fare for the most part, but the sheer personality and presentation objected into the cutscenes makes it an enjoyable experience regardless.

* AuthorsSavingThrow: At least for English-speaking players, the option to play with English or Japanese voice acting was welcomed by fans after years of [=TPCi=] neglecting to include the original Japanese voice acting in Western versions of its voiced products (save the minimally-voiced ''VideoGame/PokkenTournament'').

** This isn't the first time Kaiji Tang has played a hardboiled detective in the Pokémon Universe, as he also played [[{{Characters/PokemonOtherNonPlayableCharacters}} Looker]] in ''{{Anime/Pokemon Generations}}''.

** This isn't the first time Kaiji Tang has played a hardboiled detective in the Pokémon Universe. He was also previously Looker in ''{{Anime/Pokemon Generations}}''.

* SuperlativeDubbing: The game’s English voice acting is seen by many to be very good with no real negative standouts. Of course, the highlight is [[Creator/KaijiTang Detective Pikachu]] himself, but Creator/ChristopherCoreySmith as Mewtwo also deserves a mention.

* SuperlativeDubbing: The game’s English voice acting is seen by many to be very good with no real negative standouts. Of course, the highlight is [[Creator/KaijiTang Detective Pikachu]] himself, but Creator/ChristopherCoreySmith as Mewtwo also deserves a mention, especially in comparison to [[Anime/PokemonGenesectAndTheLegendAwakened the last time the Pokémon received an English voice]].

* CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming: [[spoiler:The interaction between Tim and Emilia towards the end of chapter 8]]

* DancingBear:
** It's undeniable that it's one of the oddest spin-off games to come out of the ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'' franchise. That alone is enough reason for people's interest to be piqued. Also, the game's use of MotionCapture.
** The fact that it will be the first live-action film adaptation of ''Pokémon'', brought to you by the [[Creator/LegendaryPictures same people]] who brought you ''Film/TheDarkKnightTrilogy'' and ''Film/PacificRim''.

* ItsShortSoItSucks: While reception was originally great when it was first revealed, the revelation that the game only has ''five hours'' worth of playtime has caused some to start chanting this trope in regards to it. Others, however, are expecting it to be an EpisodicGame, so only time will tell if this still holds true.

* BrokenBase: The revelation of a live-action movie based off ''Detective Pikachu'' being made. While some view it as The Pokémon Company simply riding on the success of the advertisement celebrating the ''Pokémon'' franchise's 20th anniversary, many believe that a Hollywood treatment of the game would result in the studio(s) whitewashing it of its Asian roots, akin to the controversial [[RaceLift casting]] of Creator/ScarlettJohansson as the lead in the ''Film/GhostInTheShell'' live-action film at the time. Others would cite ''Film/DragonballEvolution'', which suffered similar whitewashing, as a sole reason why Hollywood studios adapting a beloved Japanese work could not and would not work well at all. Another major concern is that the studio(s) would make the film drive away from the ''Pokémon'' franchise's lighthearted, fun subject matter that defined the video games and anime and have it turn into a DarkerAndEdgier, more mature PG/PG-13-rated film that would not only alienate younger fans of the franchise, but also the fan base overall.

* FanDumb: The moment Creator/DannyDeVito said "What the fuck is Pokémon?", indicating that he's never heard of the franchise, there was ''no way'' he was ever going to play Detective Pikachu no matter how much his and ''Pokémon''[='=]s fans were going to beg. Yet the fanbase were so adamant of [=DeVito=] playing the role that this trope was inevitable, especially upon the announcement that Creator/RyanReynolds would be voicing Detective Pikachu.

* FanDumb: The moment Creator/DannyDeVito said "What the fuck is Pokémon?", indicating that he's never heard of the franchise, there was ''no way'' he was ever going to play Detective Pikachu no matter how much his and ''Pokémon''[='=]s fans were going to beg. Yet the fanbase were so adamant of [=DeVito=] playing the role that this trope was inevitable.

* OlderThanTheyThink: ''Detective Pikachu'' is not the first time a Pikachu has spoken with a surprisingly deep voice. The anime special adaptation of ''VideoGame/PokemonMysteryDungeonRescueTeam'' had a Pikachu with a masculine voice, though he was somewhat more boyish sounding.

** The fact that it will be the first live-action film adaptation of ''Pokémon'', brought to you by the [[Creator/LegendaryPictures same people]] who brought you Film/TheDarkKnightSaga and Film/PacificRim.

** Shortly after its reveal, "''Detective Pikachu: [[Franchise/AceAttorney Ace Attorney]]''" jokes were already starting to be made.
** Way back when behind the scenes-shots were released, Pikachu's OffModel motion-captured face was a popular reaction image.

* DancingBear: It's undeniable that it's one of the oddest spin-off games to come out of the ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'' franchise. That alone is enough reason for people's interest to be piqued. Also the game's use of MotionCapture.
** The fact that it will be the first live-action film adaptation of ''Pokémon'', brought to you by the [[Creator/LegendaryPictures same people]] who brought you Film/TheDarkKnightSaga and Film/PacificRim. And the game is not even out of Japan yet.

* BrokenBase: The revelation of a live-action movie based off ''Detective Pikachu'' being made. While some view it as The Pokémon Company simply riding on the success of the advertisement celebrating the ''Pokémon'' franchise's 20th anniversary, many believe that a Hollywood treatment of the game would result in the studio(s) whitewashing it of its Asian roots, akin to the controversial [[RaceLift casting]] of Creator/ScarlettJohansson as the lead in the film adaptation of ''Franchise/GhostInTheShell'' at the time. Others would cite ''Film/DragonballEvolution'', which suffered similar whitewashing, as a sole reason why Hollywood studios adapting a beloved Japanese work could not and would not work well at all. Another major concern is that the studio(s) would make the film drive away from the ''Pokémon'' franchise's lighthearted, fun subject matter that defined the video games and anime and have it turn into a DarkerAndEdgier, more mature PG/PG-13-rated film that would not only alienate younger fans of the franchise, but also the fan base overall.