One thing I’ve always adored about the various Pokémon spin-offs in that they give players an alternative view into the world of Pokémon. Instead of just being a stereotypical trainer, they take you into the shoes of a ranger, photographer, or even into the shoes of an actual Pokémon. Sure, the quality of these games has been a bit hit or miss, but they’re always interesting in their own right. Detective Pikachu is one of the most fascinating spin-offs, however. This is a view of the Pokémon world like you’ve never seen it before.

It feels like the closest the Pokémon games has ever come to mimicking the world we’ve seen in the anime but from the perspective of someone who is not a trainer. Shock! Instead, Tim and his pal Pikachu solve a variety of mysteries together in their city, while working towards finding Tim’s missing father.