The plot picks up shortly after the first game. Pokémon and humans coexist peacefully in Ryme City, but a new criminal syndicate, the “Glorious Grace,” is causing trouble. The mystery is split into five chapters, each a self-contained case that slowly builds toward an overarching conspiracy.
Detective Pikachu Returns (known in Japan as Detective Pikachu 2 ) picks up where the original left off. The dynamic duo of Tim Goodman and his gruff, deerstalker-wearing Pikachu are still solving mysteries in Ryme City, a place where humans and Pokémon live side-by-side in harmony. Detective Pikachu Returns Switch NSP -eShop-
The Case Notebook tracks active leads and organizes your current evidence neatly. The plot picks up shortly after the first game
The writing is genuinely charming. Pikachu’s personality—smug, dramatic, and coffee-obsessed—carries the entire experience. The dialogue is lighthearted and family-friendly, though older players may find the constant hand-holding and repetition tedious. The mystery itself is predictable, but the journey is cozy and wholesome. Detective Pikachu Returns (known in Japan as Detective