Hey You, Pikachu! N64 box art

Nintendo 64 · Simulation

Hey You, Pikachu!

SystemNintendo 64
Released2000
GenreSimulation
DeveloperAmbrella
PublisherNintendo
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesPokemon
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 15

Hey You, Pikachu! is a simulation game released in 2000 for the Nintendo 64, developed by Ambrella and published by Nintendo.

It landed about 4 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 2000 include The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, Paper Mario and Mario Party 3. Among the 7 N64 simulation games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.

It is part of the Pokemon series; on the N64 you can also try Pokémon Snap, Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Stadium 2. The series also appears on other systems with Pokémon Dash (DS).

Hey You, Pikachu! is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want clear goals and a defined ending
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Hey You, Pikachu! is like

Simulation games model a system and let you play inside it, whether that means building a city, flying a plane, raising a pet or running a business.

Tip for newcomers: Simulations are often open-ended. Set yourself small goals and enjoy experimenting with the systems.

Hey You, Pikachu! gameplay screenshot on N64
In-game screenshot (N64)

Hey You, Pikachu! cheats & codes

6 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Double Speed GameF1052328 2400
Max Pikichu Points810EF792 FFFF
Max Voice800EF79F 00FF
Press Start Screen's Background800F256B 0000
Master CodeF1057550 2400
Enable Code Generator!!!F1057550 2400 F10560EC 1000 F10560E0 2400 F104DC40 1000

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Hey You, Pikachu! walkthroughs & guides

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Hey You, Pikachu! FAQ

When did Hey You, Pikachu! come out on the N64?

Hey You, Pikachu! was released for the Nintendo 64 in 2000.

Who made Hey You, Pikachu!?

It was developed by Ambrella and published by Nintendo.

Is Hey You, Pikachu! multiplayer?

No. Hey You, Pikachu! is a single-player game.

How long does Hey You, Pikachu! take to play?

As a simulation game, Hey You, Pikachu! typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Hey You, Pikachu! on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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