Hey You, Pikachu! is a simulation video game for the Nintendo 64, belonging to the life-simulation genre. Released in 1998, it features voice recognition technology, allowing players to interact verbally with Pikachu, the iconic Pokémon. Using a special microphone attachment, players can give audible commands to Pikachu and solve various tasks or play mini-games to build a friendship with the electric-type creature. The game's unique selling point is its interactive experience, focused more on nurturing a bond with Pikachu than traditional gameplay mechanics.