Detective Pikachu Returns is a 2023 adventure game developed by Creatures Inc. for Nintendo Switch, serving as a sequel to the original Detective Pikachu. Set in the human-Pokémon coexistence hub of Ryme City, the game follows Tim Goodman and his unusual partner — a self-confident, coffee-drinking Pikachu who speaks like a middle-aged man and fancies himself a great detective. Together, the duo investigates a series of interconnected mysteries, working alongside the city's residents, both human and Pokémon, to piece together clues and solve cases. The game's central appeal rests on the contrast between Pikachu's gruff, boastful personality and his inherent charm, making him a distinctive protagonist within the Pokémon franchise. Gameplay centers on narrative-driven investigation across multiple cases rather than traditional Pokémon battling.