Pokemon GO

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  1. Akro007
    Jul 10, 2016
    10
    Who would have thought that going out on a walk could be so fun. I know many people will be dissappointed because some areas are emptier than others and there is in app purchases, but what do you expect from a free to play game? Its one of the most addicting and fun games i have played in a long time and going for a walk with friends is really fun. Pokemon go can be laggy at times and itWho would have thought that going out on a walk could be so fun. I know many people will be dissappointed because some areas are emptier than others and there is in app purchases, but what do you expect from a free to play game? Its one of the most addicting and fun games i have played in a long time and going for a walk with friends is really fun. Pokemon go can be laggy at times and it will crash, but it doesnt happen that often and it uses quite a lot of battery, but these are just little things and i recommend this game to everyone.… Expand
  2. Okie_Doki
    Aug 14, 2022
    10
    My grandpa has been dying for the past several years, and he had a bucket list to go to many different places around the world. This changed once I showed him Ipogo and PGsharp. He could visit the beautiful streets of Zaragoza or Seattle, or walk around the middle of the ocean doing nothing, it was everything he ever asked for. He even got to see the elusive red “warning notice” screen, heMy grandpa has been dying for the past several years, and he had a bucket list to go to many different places around the world. This changed once I showed him Ipogo and PGsharp. He could visit the beautiful streets of Zaragoza or Seattle, or walk around the middle of the ocean doing nothing, it was everything he ever asked for. He even got to see the elusive red “warning notice” screen, he did a flip in his wheelchair once he saw that. Thank you Ipogo and PGsharp, for changing our lives for the better.… Expand
  3. SnowDay
    Jul 8, 2016
    8
    With Pokemon Go, you will get both excitement and frustration. Although not without its flaws, this game has immense potential. Unfairly, those with more expensive mobile devices will inevitably have more fun.
  4. TimW001
    Jul 19, 2016
    8
    A very enjoyable and fun game. Spent many hours walking around with my spouse catching Pokémon in the park and downtown. Saw many other people doing the same thing, even ran into old friends. The game is very simple and very fun, walked nearly 15 km's so far. Even battled in some gyms. Cons: Can get slightly repetitive with another Zubat, end game is only gym battles.
    Well worth playing.
  5. COOLQUINN17
    Jul 20, 2016
    10
    Pokemon Go is one of the most fun and addictive games i have ever played. It's a really neat concept for a person to walk around in REAL LIFE to catch some Pokemon and it works well. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
  6. FelixHazel
    Jul 13, 2016
    9
    this game is clearly a remarkable idea. it's not only fun but it brings people together, the fact how a smartphone has now made people kind of an individualistic people who don't care about their surrounding, this game fixes that. what's more fun then goin out with some friends and capture them pokemons?

    and people have been saying soo much negative things on the game, how the server    this game is clearly a remarkable idea. it's not only fun but it brings people together, the fact how a smartphone has now made people kind of an individualistic people who don't care about their surrounding, this game fixes that. what's more fun then goin out with some friends and capture them pokemons?

    and people have been saying soo much negative things on the game, how the server sucs, how the game works only with this and that, the combat system and so on. hey people, don't u see this game is brand new and has room to grow?! yea how about that ha?

    thinkin of how the game will develop in time and gets better along with every update comin in the future is just.... i can't even think of giving it below 9! the one minus point is just the danger we could counter outside. like for example you found a rare pokemon but it is far out of reach but u really wanna get it, let's say it's under a river bridge, u so hardly wanna get it, u tired...then fall or maybe drown or maybe anything. yeap....that's not something the developers are able to fix i guess :v    … Expand
  7. Goreminister
    Jul 19, 2016
    8
    Pokémon Go is the new heroin for videogame addicts. Well, the servers are down too often, but this happens because it´s a worldwide phenomenon. It´s an impact for the way we play games in the future. Thumbs up for so much creativity, even they "stole" it from Ingress
  8. juhpu
    Jul 19, 2016
    9
    The issues are the servers being down way too often and the app freezing every now and then. But when it's working, it's great. It's bringing people of all ages and all walks of life together for a bit of harmless fun. And it's getting players off their asses in a less awkward way than dance games.

    Is it a simple game? Yes. But that makes it very approachable. It's not an in depth    The issues are the servers being down way too often and the app freezing every now and then. But when it's working, it's great. It's bringing people of all ages and all walks of life together for a bit of harmless fun. And it's getting players off their asses in a less awkward way than dance games.

    Is it a simple game? Yes. But that makes it very approachable. It's not an in depth strategic combat game (at least yet), but if you understand that going in, you're going to have loads of fun.    … Expand
  9. MrWonderful
    Jul 12, 2016
    10
    Get mugged. Find real dead bodies. Have your gmail email intercepted. Maybe get hit by a vehicle as you pay more attention to your handheld than your current surroundings. Couldn't have asked for a better game!
  10. Torino
    Jul 11, 2016
    8
    Pokemon is a great series I've enjoyed playing it for almost 20 years and this latest installment does have some major changes to it that not everyone is going to like.

    Of course the most obvious change is that Pokemon GO takes place in the real world, your physical location (determined via GPS) is reflected in the game and important landmarks become PokeStops or Gyms. Pokemon can be    Pokemon is a great series I've enjoyed playing it for almost 20 years and this latest installment does have some major changes to it that not everyone is going to like.

    Of course the most obvious change is that Pokemon GO takes place in the real world, your physical location (determined via GPS) is reflected in the game and important landmarks become PokeStops or Gyms. Pokemon can be found all over the world but after some testing it seems that Pokemon tend to appear more in public areas especially near PokeStops and Gyms, the more stops and gyms in a given area the more likely Pokemon are to appear. PokeStops will also generate 3-6 random items for users every 30 minutes this includes anything found in the shop except gold, and the loot table seems to heavily favor Pokeballs as around 85% of the drops I received where Pokeballs.

    The most major change is the complete overhaul of the battle mechanics and capturing Pokemon. Turn-based attack selection is no longer present, instead users click on the target to attack and swipe their own Pokemon to dodge. This makes combat much more involved and action oriented than in previous versions. Capturing Pokemon is also much more different instead of first weakening the Pokemon the odds of capturing one are based off of its strength (CP), evolution, timing, accuracy of the thrown, and any tricks added to the toss.

    In-app purchases have also made an appearance, however there don't appear to be any items for purchase that you can't earn in-game. There also aren't any "fast-level" items for sale however the Lure Modules can be a little OP especially when used in a dense area of PokeStops. On the whole however the in-app purchase items have NOT made it Pay to win, good news for all of my fellow cheapskates.

    Score Breakdown

    Innovation: 9/10

    Pokemon in the world is a huge achievement the programming and effort that went into this is astounding. However the implementation does cause some problems on some mobile devices, extended use will drain your battery in very short order, it may cause your device to become uncomfortably hot (+40C on a Samsung Galaxy S4), I also had trouble where my GPS location would shift around 5-10m at a time which was slightly annoying. The VR is also an amazing feature it's really nice to see Pokemon wandering around the world, it would be nice if once caught we could view our Pokemon in VR mode.

    Creativity: 5/10

    The lack of new Pokemon, while nice for the First Gen-ers, does mean that the only "new" addition to the game is Pokeshops. Also the lack of interaction with Pokemon we have already caught is kind of a step back after the most recent 3DS games.

    Technical: 8/10

    For the most part the release is stable and the only issues I had was caused by my device overheating slightly. There are some bugs present in the game (no not the Pokemon type) but none of them seem to be game/phone killers. Most of these bugs and heating issues are expected to be patched out "soon"TM. The menus are a bit laggy and the exit button can overlap with other things making it a bit of an annoyance at times.

    Overall: 8/10

    Overall the changes are rather interesting and add a decent update to the series. However the game is currently lacking some key features that could make it absolutely amazing. Some features we'd like to see: A PokeCenter since currently only items can restore your Pokemon, more interaction with Pokemon (ex. allow us to view them wandering our homes with VR), classic battles as an option for 1v1 battles, trading, and public 1v1, 2v2, etc. battles.    … Expand
  11. Bertoflyingfox
    Jul 13, 2016
    8
    It's a social app with super casual gameplay, I'm enjoying it for that and not expecting some official game experience until Pokemon Sun and Moon come out.

    For version 0.29, this is heading in a great direction and will only get better over time.
  12. The3AcademySins
    Jul 17, 2016
    10
    While not without flaws, Pokemon Go has been an excellent experience for me so far. I've gotten out far more than I would have otherwise, and I've met tons of new people! Servers were pretty buggy at launch, and battling was almost impossible on day one, but the improvements have been incredible. Niantic has really done a bang up job!
  13. OrionHamake
    Jul 23, 2016
    9
    A maioria dos 0 são por coisas banais então de haters, afinal das contas, virou modinha odiar o que é moda O jogo é apenas um protótipo, trouxe uma ideia inovadora então é normal que ainda falte muita coisa que possam ser resolvidas com simples atualizações. Ainda é um jogo cru, mas não deixa de ser muito divertido se jogado com companhias e ainda estimula a sair de casa quem passa o diaA maioria dos 0 são por coisas banais então de haters, afinal das contas, virou modinha odiar o que é moda O jogo é apenas um protótipo, trouxe uma ideia inovadora então é normal que ainda falte muita coisa que possam ser resolvidas com simples atualizações. Ainda é um jogo cru, mas não deixa de ser muito divertido se jogado com companhias e ainda estimula a sair de casa quem passa o dia inteiro preso. O unico erro que eu vejo é que nao deveria de haver pokemons em locais privados, museus e cimitérios, pois é muita falta de irresponsabilidade ver brincar com celular nesses lugares.… Expand
  14. peppaz
    Jul 25, 2016
    9
    This game is fun and addictive. Niantic has mostly fixed the server issues, and new features are scheduled to be rolled out.

    The game is not perfect, but it is enjoyable and fun.
  15. RonDenenea
    Jul 24, 2016
    8
    A lot of people are rating this game low because of the glitches that plague it. Usually you don't have a problem, and you can always check before you leave to see if the servers are down. I would rate it a 7, but it has promise and potential. I would rate it a 9 but it needs to deliver first. Overall, the game requires grinding, and I think that's what most people are really upset about.
  16. Patrick94
    Aug 2, 2016
    8
    These are the only reasons I can think of that anyone could be negative about this game:

    1. They live in a rural area, which is kind of understandable 2.They're expecting some sort of tactical RPG like the main Pokemon games (which IMO are just rehashes of each other that Nintendo churn out with a slightly different coat of paint each time to make bucket-loads of money) 3.There may    These are the only reasons I can think of that anyone could be negative about this game:

    1. They live in a rural area, which is kind of understandable
    2.They're expecting some sort of tactical RPG like the main Pokemon games (which IMO are just rehashes of each other that Nintendo churn out with a slightly different coat of paint each time to make bucket-loads of money)
    3.There may be a bug or glitch that is making their game act out
    4.They're just giving it a bad score because they just hate Pokemon and don't like fun

    For everyone else this game is a blast    … Expand
  17. MatthewDon2002
    Aug 6, 2016
    8
    The biggest introduction to popular culture this decade and one of the most addicting games ever released on a mobile platform, I've now went and deleted the app because I just didn't have time to play it but that's no criticism of the game itself. Its sense of community is quite unlike anything you'll ever, EVER see. It's pretty good, believe the hype.
  18. VadiatioDuelli
    Aug 20, 2016
    8
    It is rare that a game captures the interest of both seasoned gamers along with those who are usually not inclined to play video games; it is not every game that appeals to both the young and the old; it rare that a video game gets it users to become more active outdoors (which, for some, has been a longtime criticism of video gaming in general); it is rare that a game reaches such aIt is rare that a game captures the interest of both seasoned gamers along with those who are usually not inclined to play video games; it is not every game that appeals to both the young and the old; it rare that a video game gets it users to become more active outdoors (which, for some, has been a longtime criticism of video gaming in general); it is rare that a game reaches such a widespread level of playership... yet Pokemon Go has managed to succeed in each of these areas.

    Many reviewers have commented that the game mechanics present a lack of depth, particularly from the perspective of a seasoned gamer. In my opinion, this is a valid point. However, this is counterbalanced by the widespread appeal and positive aspects of the game as set forth above. Pokemon Go presents the familiar challenge to explore and grow in level/strength that has the potential to really motivate players. This is part of what makes this game, like many others, successful. But Pokemon Go is somewhat unique in that I've seen parents and their kids enjoy the game together, and I've observed other individuals, who are generally not inclined to play video games, that just can't seem to put this one down.

    Another criticism reported by some reviewers is that the game is excessively buggy, crashes/freezes with surprising frequency, or doesn't even load at all. I can say from experience that those observations were correct within the first couple of weeks after the game's launch. However, recently, I've noticed vast improvement in this regard. The game has been updated; and for me, it now boots and runs normally. Battery usage on my phone (Android) still does seem a bit high; although on another user's phone (IOS) there doesn't seem to be any battery issues with the game [it is also possible that my battery issues may be due to other variables].

    In sum, Pokemon Go's success speaks for itself -- and it is well deserved. Is it a complex and sophisticated MMO -- no, of course not. However, is it one of the most approachable and fun to play for gamers of all skill levels -- I would say, yes. 8/10.    … Expand
  19. DubsGamer
    Jul 27, 2016
    8
    What a good game... Pokemon go is not just Nintendo trying to please parents by getting their kids outside. Its an amazing AR Pokemon game. The catching system is wonderful! The only downsides i can find are that it only gen 1 (However there is room for improvement here as with a few updates this could include gen 2,3,4,5 endless amounts of updates could come here) and the battling system.What a good game... Pokemon go is not just Nintendo trying to please parents by getting their kids outside. Its an amazing AR Pokemon game. The catching system is wonderful! The only downsides i can find are that it only gen 1 (However there is room for improvement here as with a few updates this could include gen 2,3,4,5 endless amounts of updates could come here) and the battling system. We all know, even if we don't want to admit it, that the battling, well, lacks. Overall a great game and definitely worth a download (Not forgetting one of the biggest plus sides, Its free!)… Expand
  20. longline
    Jul 25, 2016
    9
    Login UX 1/10; AR effects 10/10; Gaming difficulty level up gradient 9/10; Entertainment 10/10; Map Accuracy 9/10; Gym UX 8/10; Exercise factor 10/10; Originality 9/10; Overall 9/10.
  21. WrenOz
    Aug 13, 2016
    9
    - Requires a Gyroscope for AR to work
    - Rural areas are empty
    - Combat has nothing to do with Pokemon (nothing tactical about it, its just who can swipe faster)

    Summed up, what they could **** up hard, they ****ed up even harder
  22. Xinelus
    Sep 20, 2016
    9
    Such a simple and enginious concept. The only reason it does not receives a 10 is because the problems with servers and crashes. So many people are addicted to this game... It is a true social phenomenon that rarely occurs.
  23. mikepatyaev
    Oct 6, 2016
    9
    I grew up with the old / first gen pokemon. I am not a super huge fan of the franchise but I love it enough to know enough. Got a pikachu hat and a talking plushe. Used to be mental on the N64 with poke stadium. However... When I first started PokeGo it was pretty awesome. But now... since after the release and more countries added... EVERYTHING sucks!!! I don't understand why rural areasI grew up with the old / first gen pokemon. I am not a super huge fan of the franchise but I love it enough to know enough. Got a pikachu hat and a talking plushe. Used to be mental on the N64 with poke stadium. However... When I first started PokeGo it was pretty awesome. But now... since after the release and more countries added... EVERYTHING sucks!!! I don't understand why rural areas are empty. I don't understand why they are silent about the 3 step bug and the whole NEARBY list that doesn't work. I've been out and about with my GF and friends and the game KEEPS screwing me over. Again and again. Just now I finally found an Arcanine, I saw it on the map, tapped it to catch it / battle, and guess what. Game went down. I cant believe something THIS BADLY DESIGNED is out on the market without any word of fixes. I understand the hacks made it difficult. But stop FEKKING putting the game out in other countries because your servers aren't stable yet. This game could be sooooooo much more than it is right now. I am more than frustrated. I am truly angry because I am so let down. And my enthusiasm is a weak point. But for the love of God and everything that is holy. FIX THIS GAME COMPLETELY! AND LET US HEAR FROM YOU! NIANTIC!!!… Expand
  24. vvmax
    May 31, 2018
    8
    Great game that makes walking fun and the microtransactions are not to intense but there are some flaws such as Gen 2 and 3 which is just too many Pokemon.
  25. HugoKJr
    Mar 8, 2018
    9
    A companhia tem muito o que melhorar, o jogo tem muito do que melhorar, mas ele esta se esforçando bastante para a melhoria do jogo e conseguindo, o jogo ta mais divertido do que nunca, as RAIDS fazem você procurar pessoas e tu realmente faz amigos novos, e ta tendo eventos mais de uma vez por mês, alem de ser saudável, tem seus defeitos mas cada dia mais esta melhorando.
  26. madsmmlaursen
    Dec 16, 2019
    8
    this game is really fun it gets people to go out and meet more people this game has gotten me to walk so much more i would have with out this game
  27. Frasoric
    Feb 8, 2019
    8
    A great game which provides a unique method of user engagement and interaction. Wither it's catching Pokemon, competing at a local Gym or teaming up with other people for Raids, Pokemon Go has a lot to offer for veterans and new fans alike! The launch had several connection problems which were reduced, but at times can still occur to disrupt the experience of the game.
  28. spoonish
    Mar 7, 2020
    8
    This is one of those games you download and get hooked on. When you get a bit better you just keep playing it. Every morning you start this sucka up and you just catch some mons when you're bored. But the game is 10 times more fun when you have friends to play it with. Just the general competition is needed to enjoy a game like this and also teamwork. With teamwork I mean like grouping upThis is one of those games you download and get hooked on. When you get a bit better you just keep playing it. Every morning you start this sucka up and you just catch some mons when you're bored. But the game is 10 times more fun when you have friends to play it with. Just the general competition is needed to enjoy a game like this and also teamwork. With teamwork I mean like grouping up to do that one legendary raid and going to a community day with others to catch some sweet shinies.

    I do have one other thing to say about this game tho. It DEFINITELY WASN'T worth playing in 2016-2017. The game felt like it missed so many features and there wasn't really any reason for playing it at all. Just to catch some pokemon felt like a lame reason to play. Now we have trading, a friend system with gifts, a buddy system, raids, an online battle mode. The game just feels so much more finished now and much more worth playing. So reviews from 2016 are pretty much invalid considering how much the game has changed over the years. So I would say when life gets a little boring, and you want something to get hooked on. Just try this game again. Chances are that you played it a few years ago and then dropped it. But the game is just so much better now that it really deserves another shot. Definitely if you have friends that play it. the game too.    … Expand
  29. the_2000s_kid
    Feb 4, 2023
    8
    I mean, it's Pokemon Go. What else is there to say? It's a cultural phenomenon, and there's a reason for that. As an entry point for the world's largest franchise, it does its job exceedingly well. The game has helped my wife and I get into the series as a whole (In my case, getting back into it). Yes, it's a phone game with many of the trappings of phone games. However, it was innovativeI mean, it's Pokemon Go. What else is there to say? It's a cultural phenomenon, and there's a reason for that. As an entry point for the world's largest franchise, it does its job exceedingly well. The game has helped my wife and I get into the series as a whole (In my case, getting back into it). Yes, it's a phone game with many of the trappings of phone games. However, it was innovative for the time and served its end. There's a reason that people still play this thing.… Expand
  30. Marchelo1988
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    I've seen music websites write re-visited reviews of iconic albums years in the time because they had been mistreated in their time, and maybe this should be done with online services videogames too. If it is the case, Pokémon Go surely deserves it. The server errors have been long gone and the bugs are scarce at this point, in january 2021. The fact that almost five years later the gameI've seen music websites write re-visited reviews of iconic albums years in the time because they had been mistreated in their time, and maybe this should be done with online services videogames too. If it is the case, Pokémon Go surely deserves it. The server errors have been long gone and the bugs are scarce at this point, in january 2021. The fact that almost five years later the game retains a HUGE playerbase tells you it is, if not a, per se, masterpiece, a tremendous success. The main mechanics have not changed, but the game now has lots of features, including the long-demanded trading and PvP, plus mega evolutions, daily tasks, and discovery missions. Sure, it has microtransactions, but I belive this is a legit monetisation method in free to play games, contrary to in 60-dollar games. Of course in the experience makes an impact the fact that the game has been able to form local communities and anyone who has made new friends while playing it will probably tell you that, despite some milor flaws (I have to mention an inconsistent anti-cheat enforcement) Pokémon Go is already a remarkable and iconic game in the franchise.… Expand
  31. janwe04
    Apr 10, 2022
    10
    Yea its a mobile Game. But its good! Why are so many hating on it? I cant see why. I love this Game!
  32. ThatCrazyGuy
    Jan 27, 2022
    10
    It's good but I don't know... you need to adventure and go outside but sometimes you don't want to go outside or can't go outside. Still pretty good
  33. yayyay
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    my brother fell off a cliff playing this. 10/10 i **** love it. must play

    go away

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 37
  3. Negative: 2 out of 37
  1. Jeuxvideo.com
    Jun 2, 2018
    90
    You don’t even have to like Pokémon to enjoy Pokémon Go. During the previous year, Pokémon Go has tuned its ideas and it’s now even more original and addictive. This is a one-of-a-kind game.
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  2. CD-Action
    Sep 17, 2016
    90
    The best mobile game I have ever played. [09/2016, p.66]
  3. games(TM)
    Sep 14, 2016
    70
    Improvements and additions over time – including the Raid-style events for catching legendary Pokémon, as teased in the original trailer – as well as ongoing tweaks to fundamental systems stand to improve Pokémon Go as a game, but the quality (and novelty) of the experience of playing, particularly as part of a group, is already there. Go could still one day be the legendary game its immense potential hints at.
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