Pokemon GO

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  1. Rubenh
    Jul 28, 2016
    4
    This game aptly reveals the potential of AR and its immersive capabilities. However, as soon as the novelty wears off, you'll see this game for what it truly is: a hastily polished, buggy shell containing only shallow, monotonous gameplay
  2. barium62
    Jul 27, 2016
    1
    There was SO much potential here. Unfortunately, they blew it. Too many glitches that need to be fixed, especially the way it disconnects you every 30 seconds. I really wanted to like this game, but like so many others I found it to be disappointing and underwhelming.
  3. 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
  4. DaveAus
    Jul 26, 2016
    3
    Very basic gameplay without the combat or features of the main games. Suffers from poor optimization and performance, the freemium model means they have your game save to server side for every time you usea item and time you touch a pokeball which leads to more data usage and chances of freezing then necessary. No trainer battles or trading with friends.
  5. Alexandra1994
    Jul 26, 2016
    5
    i really love playing the game its addictive, but only when its working. I have put some actual money into it and a lot of the time and when i apply an item such as an incense or lucky egg, it glitches on me then i have to restart, for it them not to load for an hour, wasting my actual money spent as the item has then worn off. I am very dissapointed that it has been released with so manyi really love playing the game its addictive, but only when its working. I have put some actual money into it and a lot of the time and when i apply an item such as an incense or lucky egg, it glitches on me then i have to restart, for it them not to load for an hour, wasting my actual money spent as the item has then worn off. I am very dissapointed that it has been released with so many glitches. it also drains battery at a ridiculous speed even on the battery saver mode and uses a lot of mobile data.… Expand
  6. Lukecali97
    Jul 25, 2016
    7
    as much as I really want to give this game a 10 out of 10 for its original idea cool premise and helping countless people with their anxiety and lousing weight etc. its did not launch well apon its release 3 weeks ago it riddled with constant crashes for a number off reasons and if your not in a area with a descent amout off poke stops and no poke gyms in sight the game is straight upas much as I really want to give this game a 10 out of 10 for its original idea cool premise and helping countless people with their anxiety and lousing weight etc. its did not launch well apon its release 3 weeks ago it riddled with constant crashes for a number off reasons and if your not in a area with a descent amout off poke stops and no poke gyms in sight the game is straight up unplayable just try playing this game in a middle of a desert and you will see what I mean

    I admit I never had a problem with the second issue because there's a poke stop only 100m away from my house and a poke gym only another 100m after that and my collage has five poke stops in it so I maybe a little bit byest (I wish my luck was used for better things like winning the lotto)

    time of this review the tracking mechanic is glitcted every Pokémon on the tracking list comes up 3 steps no matter how close you are which is annoying it was working on the first week of its launch but now its not working so you have to walk around the area and just hope for the best that you come across it

    however though its fantastic that you can find Pokémon in the real world battle other people Pokémon at the gyms and visit your towns landmarks to get the poke stops and you also learn some info off what its propose is its really cool I may update this review when its crashing problems and the tracking glitch gets fixed (if it gets fixed) if it doesn't I don't see this game being relevant for long    … Expand
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. Critex13
    Jul 24, 2016
    1
    This game is a bad cashgrab from Nintendo. The idee is fantsitc but they way the done it is real bad. Never saw a promising concept failing so hard. They try to make Money from everywhere they can. Oh you Pokemon is ded and you dont have any reviver? Pay us 1$ and we review your hard earnd Pokemon becouse we didnt include a Pokehospital mechanic. You get 4 poke balls at best at one stopThis game is a bad cashgrab from Nintendo. The idee is fantsitc but they way the done it is real bad. Never saw a promising concept failing so hard. They try to make Money from everywhere they can. Oh you Pokemon is ded and you dont have any reviver? Pay us 1$ and we review your hard earnd Pokemon becouse we didnt include a Pokehospital mechanic. You get 4 poke balls at best at one stop and a medium Pokemon can cost you up to 11 of them. Wait you dont have any pokeballs anymore? I gues you can buy 10 of them for 1$ wich doent even asure you that its enough for one good Pokemon. They made more then enough money to improve the Game in thnks like the optimasiation and gameplay aspekts but no its still makes them money soooo. Sorry my English is bad ._.… Expand
  11. necdi
    Jul 24, 2016
    1
    In the beginning of the this essay, I want to indicate that; my country is Turkey and this game is not available our App Store. Because of that, I signed up a new Apple ID from Australia and downloaded this game.(like other Turkish users).

    Of course, I have great expactation about Pokemon Go. Because, this anime was the best anime for my childhood. As a consequence of observations, I    In the beginning of the this essay, I want to indicate that; my country is Turkey and this game is not available our App Store. Because of that, I signed up a new Apple ID from Australia and downloaded this game.(like other Turkish users).

    Of course, I have great expactation about Pokemon Go. Because, this anime was the best anime for my childhood. As a consequence of observations, I firmly believe that; most of people are playing this game, but a great majority of people do not like enough.

    First of all, this game is so boring. We can only catch Pokemons and after 5. level we can go to a GYM and fight with other pokemons. When intending to "fight"; this is very simple, we are touching screen recurrently, thats all thing about fight. Another issue is "Zubat" thing. They are in everywhere and this situation definitely irksome. In addition; servers of the game are too slow, the reason of this situaiton probably is huge user number. This is normal, but while you are trying to catch powerful pokemon, the game freeze because of these slow servers.

    This game is new and in my opinion it is not ready for world.    … Expand
  12. weirdcryo
    Jul 23, 2016
    1
    Early Access "game", it's not really entertaining and the only hype is on catching Pokemons irl which to be honest is pretty dull (at least for me), I got more excitement from other things.
    Besides the Pokemon everything is far away from the real universe game we all love playing.
  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. SupR_G
    Jul 23, 2016
    3
    While it's fun to catch and collect the Pokemon, ultimately the game is a total waste of time. There's no reason to evolve or level up Pokemon, when you can just catch fully evolved ones later on. Your starter Pokemon ends up being the weakest one because you won't find them anywhere. No real battling, leveling, trading, interaction of any kind with other people.
  15. crimsondoor
    Jul 22, 2016
    1
    I am an old gen1 & 2er and to me this is just a mediocre game with the Pokemon logo slapped on it. It brings nothing new to the genre - there are already very similar AR games. I don't get what makes it interesting to some people.
  16. homer4president
    Jul 22, 2016
    7
    Although it can be really fun, it also can be really buggy. My game has crashed numerous times even when encountering rare or high CP Pokemon. Battles are nothing special and aren't anything like the actual Pokemon games.
  17. lwnewton
    Jul 21, 2016
    1
    Is this the place were you write a review of games or of their ability to get people outside? This is game a piece of garbage here's why:

    No skill required
    No depth what so ever
    The game mechanics are completely broken. There's incentive to not evolve Pokemon
    The game rarely works
    The tracking system does not work well
  18. Zime
    Jul 21, 2016
    5
    Best premise of the decade and extremely addictive. The gameplay mechanics has unfortunately been very simplified though to appeal to a larger audience with poor combat and no real strategy required.
  19. loivik
    Jul 21, 2016
    7
    concept bien réalisé mais plein de choses sont a revoir................le gyroscope , le AR .................zones rurales ............et aussi la localisation non exacte
  20. Daveisonline
    Jul 21, 2016
    3
    I've had enough of this BS. This game is Broken ... BROOOKKEENNN, It crashes frequently, locks up if I catch a Pokemon or start a Gym battle, Constantly logs me out. The Opening Load times just add fuel to the fire of frustration of having to constantly restart the game.

    There is literally no excuse for a game to be released in such a current state, especially since it likes to drain my    I've had enough of this BS. This game is Broken ... BROOOKKEENNN, It crashes frequently, locks up if I catch a Pokemon or start a Gym battle, Constantly logs me out. The Opening Load times just add fuel to the fire of frustration of having to constantly restart the game.

    There is literally no excuse for a game to be released in such a current state, especially since it likes to drain my Battery and my Data plan. It's unoptimized, it's shallow and its clear they released it early to cash in on the Pokemon Nostalgia.

    If you want to keep playing, I ain't going to stop you. However I implore you DON'T SPEND A CENT on this game until they fix the issues.    … Expand
  21. GamecubeLover
    Jul 21, 2016
    2
    The game is super glitchy and I had to wait 3 DAYS to get an account or to make one. I like the game encourages people to go outside but people HAD DIED and gone in people's yard's! The gameplay is so bland and bad it makes five nights at freddy's look like the best idea the universe has ever had! This game should die not people.
  22. ScarlettCamria
    Jul 20, 2016
    1
    This game has a lot of potential, and is fun WHEN IT WORKS. Which is never. The servers crash ALL the time. And I'm running the game on a new iPhone 6S, so there shouldn't be any technological issues. I log into the game, use some items (an egg and some incense) and then it crashes. And then won't log me back in for HOURS. So basically, the hard-earned game "money" that I spent on thoseThis game has a lot of potential, and is fun WHEN IT WORKS. Which is never. The servers crash ALL the time. And I'm running the game on a new iPhone 6S, so there shouldn't be any technological issues. I log into the game, use some items (an egg and some incense) and then it crashes. And then won't log me back in for HOURS. So basically, the hard-earned game "money" that I spent on those items is lost to the void because the game doesn't work. I have "caught" at least 30 pokemon since I started, only to have the game freeze and crash just before the successful capture animation. And though the game says that it will automatically complete the capture and you'll find the pokemon there when you log back in... It's lying. I have never found one to be there after it's crashed on me.

    I know the argument is that they couldn't have foreseen the popularity of the game or the demand on their servers, but the functionality of this game just isn't there. I feel bad for the people who spend real money on items just to have them wasted during server blackout hours (seems to be from about 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm). The glitches have made it so that this game isn't fun to play, and is instead just irritating and frustrating. I'll be taking some strain off the servers, at least, by not playing this anymore.    … Expand
  23. Okami_Strife
    Jul 20, 2016
    1
    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. 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!
  25. 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
  26. 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.
  27. 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
  28. BigDegs29
    Jul 18, 2016
    4
    The problem with this game is simply that no one expected it to be the success it is. It's the PREMISE of the game that is the phenomenon, not the game itself. The premise of being able to go out into the real world and catch virtual creatures is an incredible and, in hindsight, natural idea for the Pokemon genre. But the game itself is incredibly shallow, geared towards the typicalThe problem with this game is simply that no one expected it to be the success it is. It's the PREMISE of the game that is the phenomenon, not the game itself. The premise of being able to go out into the real world and catch virtual creatures is an incredible and, in hindsight, natural idea for the Pokemon genre. But the game itself is incredibly shallow, geared towards the typical shortcomings of free-to-play / pay-to-get-ahead games.

    Traditional Pokemon games have not undergone any major transformations over the decades for one reason: the original concept is solid. Aside from collecting Pokemon, Pokemon Go doesn't actually subscribe to the same concept. Which is a problem. Which is where its unexpectedly, unbridled success comes in. What do they do now? Do they take the game away from Niantic and revamp it to be more like traditional Pokemon games (I can hope!). Or do they double down on the Ingress-style gameplay?

    Doing the former may mean the complete revitalization of Pokemon. Doing the latter will, in my opinion, lead to ultimate failure as the novelty wears off.

    Where will they go from here? They can make this something great, or they could drop the ball big time. Only time will tell.

    As it stands, it's a game with great promise, but one that in its current iteration fails to deliver.    … Expand
  29. m_elders
    Jul 17, 2016
    7
    This is an incredible game. I don’t mean mechanically or technically. Hell, it’s not even innovative (it’s just Ingress, an arguably worse version, with Pokemon). But the other day, 3 of my news app's 4 top gaming stories were about Pokemon Go, and a couple of those made the Top Stories section.

    Last week, the game had more active users than Twitter and people spent more time on Pokemon    This is an incredible game. I don’t mean mechanically or technically. Hell, it’s not even innovative (it’s just Ingress, an arguably worse version, with Pokemon). But the other day, 3 of my news app's 4 top gaming stories were about Pokemon Go, and a couple of those made the Top Stories section.

    Last week, the game had more active users than Twitter and people spent more time on Pokemon Go than on Facebook. Both presidential candidates have talked about it. There’s already a divide on the Internet about whether the game is a complete time waster (“people finding Pokemon when they should be finding jobs”) or a miracle game that’s pushed more unhealthy people off their couches than anything in recent memory. A friend of mine convinced her manager to let her expense Pokemon lures to attract people to their store. All this despite the fact that the game constantly froze and crashed for the first week of release because the servers were swamped (not just for me but for everyone, if the memes are to be believed). Wow.

    If you don’t know the premise, it’s a GPS-based game. When you boot it up, you’re told to physically walk around trying to catch Pokemon and visit Pokestops, real-world landmarks that give you in-game items like Pokeballs if you’re close enough to them. Bigger landmarks are called “gyms” where you can battle Pokemon that some other player left there. Camping out in front of a gym or Pokestop isn’t going to help you the most though: the Pokemon eggs you collect won’t hatch unless you’ve walked some number of kilometers. Almost every mechanic in the game is designed to get you off your couch.

    As is typical game fare, the goal of the game is to make numbers go up. Get more Pokemon, give those Pokemon higher numbers, level up so you can have a higher number yourself, get medals for having high numbers, etc.

    The mechanics aren’t great. Keeping your Pokemon at a manageable number is tedious since you can have duplicates and you have to release Pokemon you don’t want manually. I’ve stopped walking just to give myself time to sort through my Pokemon. I don’t think that’s in anyone’s best interests.

    Oh and a server call is made every time you release a Pokemon, so if it’s a bad day for the servers then good luck doing that in a reasonable amount of time. In fact, every action in the game requires a network call. Patience is a virtue, and one required to make the most of Pokemon Go.

    But despite all that, people still play this game. I still play this game. Why? Maybe it’s pure nostalgia. It could be that exercising and getting fresh air has never been more enjoyable. Maybe it’s because this is a way for people to socialize with others without getting too far out of their comfort zones.

    Or perhaps it’s nice to believe that there’s a little magic in the world; a Charizard sitting on your table if you only were looking closely.    … Expand
  30. WiiUGamer7
    Jul 17, 2016
    0
    What the **** I nearly fell off a cliff with this app!________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
  31. 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!
  32. Arko777
    Jul 17, 2016
    1
    As a big fan of the Pokemon franchise I'm truly disappointed and I don't understand the hype for this "game". It's addicting but gets old real fast because:
    - There are no trading system,
    - No player vs player, - Only 151 out of 721 Pokemon, - If you live in the countryside or far away from a major city you won't have as much (if any) poke stops and gyms in your area thus limiting    As a big fan of the Pokemon franchise I'm truly disappointed and I don't understand the hype for this "game". It's addicting but gets old real fast because:
    - There are no trading system,
    - No player vs player,
    - Only 151 out of 721 Pokemon,
    - If you live in the countryside or far away from a major city you won't have as much (if any) poke stops and gyms in your area thus limiting your experience.

    the only kinda but not really battle that you can have is against AI that controls the Pokemon stationed in the gym by the other player. And even this "battle" is simplified to screen taping without real strategy like in real Pokemon games.

    Stay away from this so called "game".    … Expand
  33. TiasAllard
    Jul 16, 2016
    0
    Worst game I've ever played. Grindfest that feels fit to decide that some places are supposed to be boring places to play. Does not get any better as level increases (I got to lv21).

    If you live in a designated "no fun zone", by all means download it anyway if your favourite pokemon is pidgey or rattata. If you want anything else, you're **** out of luck.
  34. akalukas
    Jul 15, 2016
    6
    Its just another mobile game got too much hype! It needs a internet connection the whole time you play and you must activate your gps. To sum it up: Its a pokemon game with a new idea of going out (good for gamers ;) ) but it also includes some fails!
  35. viettungvuong
    Jul 14, 2016
    0
    Can't stand this game. I don't know why this game can be a phenomenon, it sucks. First of all, it wastes my Carrier Data and Battery Life. Second, it's dangerous if you hold a phone when you're on a street. Well, who says this game is nice, I think they're mad
  36. RailgunMisaka
    Jul 14, 2016
    1
    There was so much potential here, but it was all wasted. No Battles besides really bad gym battles that are nothing like the old games. If you don't live in a main city, you're screwed, I live in a small town outside a city, the closest pokestop is 15 km away, and I've walked around my town for 2 hours and not seen more than a couple of pokemon. The game drains battery life like MAD, goodThere was so much potential here, but it was all wasted. No Battles besides really bad gym battles that are nothing like the old games. If you don't live in a main city, you're screwed, I live in a small town outside a city, the closest pokestop is 15 km away, and I've walked around my town for 2 hours and not seen more than a couple of pokemon. The game drains battery life like MAD, good luck getting more than 4 hours of play, even with battery saver on. I could go on, but seriously, this game is BAD, hopefully the new 3DS games make up for this.… Expand
  37. Jamison12
    Jul 14, 2016
    7
    As an app, it's great. But even the best app isn't as good as an average console/handheld game. With future updates it may be able to expand its lifespan, but this game is to just hold fans of the franchise over until Sun & Moon come out.
  38. fijiboy
    Jul 14, 2016
    6
    if im looking at made the game is, I can confidently say that there is a lot of things that need improving, but the overall experience of this game and what it means for gamers, and the gaming community is very good. servers go down constantly, the game freezes up a lot, and the actual battles are quite disappointing, but capturing pokemon and the way they have it set up for pokemon toif im looking at made the game is, I can confidently say that there is a lot of things that need improving, but the overall experience of this game and what it means for gamers, and the gaming community is very good. servers go down constantly, the game freezes up a lot, and the actual battles are quite disappointing, but capturing pokemon and the way they have it set up for pokemon to appear is done in a very clever way and is what makes this game really fun and addictive to play and has started a phenomena that gaming culture has never seen before, and that's getting players excited to walk around there town or city looking for pokemon in the real world, and just being able to pull that off enough for it to be enjoyable as it is a huge achievement. this game is going to get great media attention and possibly for once improve the gaming communities reputation, possibly helping people to respect it more and possibly bring more people into gaming culture in a very positive way that encourages exploration of real life. as important as this game is though, it definitely is perfect, infact it feels very unfinished even in many areas or lacking in others, but being a free game, you can only complain so much, of course it is fair to judge this game a little more harshly though due to the people working on it and it being a very anticipated pokemon game that has seen lots of coverage and had a lot of hype for a mobile game. overall the game is fun but very flawed but is a game I am very glad was made and will have a large impact on the gaming community in a very positive way.… Expand
  39. TJAW
    Jul 14, 2016
    0
    Once the novelty of finding and catching real-world Pokemon has worn off, all that remains is a disastrous mess of an app that is plagued by seemingly every problem you can think of. Crashes, freezes, glitches, connection issues, server issues, graphical issues, missing data, stuck menus, poor touch controls, battery overusage - you name it, the game has that problem. The game lacks basicOnce the novelty of finding and catching real-world Pokemon has worn off, all that remains is a disastrous mess of an app that is plagued by seemingly every problem you can think of. Crashes, freezes, glitches, connection issues, server issues, graphical issues, missing data, stuck menus, poor touch controls, battery overusage - you name it, the game has that problem. The game lacks basic Pokemon features you'd expect (like catching Pokemon through battling) and doesn't properly explain the ones it DOES have. If you live in a rural area or if you're playing on a iPad that can only connect to local Wi-Fi, your gameplay is severely limited, and the game's in-app purchases are of course expensive. Add in the fact that it's been exploited for the purposes of crime and the other dangerous incidents that can occur if you walk around playing it, and you've got a game that's nothing but a failure that only the most intensely nostalgic can forgive. For everyone else, the app's dozens of horrific problems are not worth suffering through just to catch the same Pokemon you can catch in the handheld games we know and love.… Expand
  40. xcvbnmmnbftg
    Jul 14, 2016
    0
    It's unplayable if you're living in a rural area, because there are no Poke stops and gyms in a 10 mile radius
    and there are few to none Pokemon's nearby and if a Pokemon is nearby it's 1 mile away in a cornfield
  41. bonsai
    Jul 14, 2016
    3
    Biggest upset in videogame history for me.
    The concept is a 10/10, seriously this could make billions as a project, the whole idea is amazing.
    The game is **** up tho, basically you wait for the phone to vibrate, click on the pokemon, throw a pokeball, stop. This is all you have to do. No pvp, no pokemon exchange, no friends list, no personalization, pokemons have no skills, no levels,    Biggest upset in videogame history for me.
    The concept is a 10/10, seriously this could make billions as a project, the whole idea is amazing.
    The game is **** up tho, basically you wait for the phone to vibrate, click on the pokemon, throw a pokeball, stop. This is all you have to do.
    No pvp, no pokemon exchange, no friends list, no personalization, pokemons have no skills, no levels, no stats.
    Once the hype will go down hill, this will be remembered as a "could have been" project.    … Expand
  42. pythag0ras
    Jul 13, 2016
    0
    there are now reports of ppl using some app to put fake pokemon in places and then when someone comes looking for the pokemon , they get ambushed, robbed etc. beware of going looking for pokemon anywhere thats secluded or not in a well traveled/well lit public area.
    I think this is an interesting idea, but unfortunately it doesnt work well in real world application. People are too    there are now reports of ppl using some app to put fake pokemon in places and then when someone comes looking for the pokemon , they get ambushed, robbed etc. beware of going looking for pokemon anywhere thats secluded or not in a well traveled/well lit public area.
    I think this is an interesting idea, but unfortunately it doesnt work well in real world application. People are too predatory nowadays to be able to interact normally anymore. the days of playing social games IRL with strangers has past.    … Expand
  43. masamuneriku
    Jul 13, 2016
    4
    Pokemon Go is a shallow game riding on its Pokemon legacy. The hype is expected but in its current state I can't recommend the game to anyone even casual gamers.

    In its effort to make the game accessible to everyone the game is well oversimplified: 1. catch pokemons by swiping the screen to throw pokeballs, 2. strengthen the pokemon by catching the same type of pokemon over and over    Pokemon Go is a shallow game riding on its Pokemon legacy. The hype is expected but in its current state I can't recommend the game to anyone even casual gamers.

    In its effort to make the game accessible to everyone the game is well oversimplified: 1. catch pokemons by swiping the screen to throw pokeballs, 2. strengthen the pokemon by catching the same type of pokemon over and over again, 3. restock for more pokeballs at "pokestops" and 4. "battle" at gyms against AI controlled pokemon. 5.as an added extra you can walk to hatch eggs.

    The first issue is if your favorite pokemon is not the common ones around your area then you probably wouldn't be able to use it in battle because of its low stats (point no. 2). This is apparent when I see almost all the gyms around my area being controlled by commonly found pokemons. Rarely can someone power up their starter pokemon unless it can be consistently found around their area.

    Another mechanism of this game is as you level up the strength of the wild pokemon that you find also increases. This deters trainers from investing time and effort to train older pokemons. Why spend the resources to level a pokemon from 50 CP to 300 CP when the next pokemon one finds in the wild is 300 CP?

    Finally, the gym mechanism doesn't work for casuals. Around my area the gyms are guarded by pokemons over 1000 CP. Casuals with few hundred CP pokemons would be obliterated trying to battle at gyms.    … Expand
  44. dmelendez34
    Jul 13, 2016
    7
    Once they fix the issues with the servers this game will be an easy 8 or 9 for me. It has gotten me out and about my neighborhood like no other app has. I prefer to be indoors, in my home, and I would rather not be in places with a lot of people. This game makes me want to be out amongst others.

    The game is easy to play when it works. I haven't missed throwing pokeballs correctly    Once they fix the issues with the servers this game will be an easy 8 or 9 for me. It has gotten me out and about my neighborhood like no other app has. I prefer to be indoors, in my home, and I would rather not be in places with a lot of people. This game makes me want to be out amongst others.

    The game is easy to play when it works. I haven't missed throwing pokeballs correctly very often. The Pokedex is nice to see. I haven't started upgrading my Pokémon, or done anything with eggs, but I am sure those things will only keep me playing more.

    I will update my review in about a month once this game has had time to get patched and more features added.    … Expand
  45. leaveit
    Jul 13, 2016
    5
    This review is intended for people who have not been introduced to the game mechanics, so it may sound vague. There are a number of problems with Pokemon GO, which is otherwise a decent game at its core:

    - Having a moderate-to-game-crashing bug at least once per 30 minutes is a virtual certainty, even in areas with good data coverage. It will often happen right as you are catching a    This review is intended for people who have not been introduced to the game mechanics, so it may sound vague. There are a number of problems with Pokemon GO, which is otherwise a decent game at its core:

    - Having a moderate-to-game-crashing bug at least once per 30 minutes is a virtual certainty, even in areas with good data coverage. It will often happen right as you are catching a Pokemon, or right as you come upon one, regardless of your operating system. Sometimes it will be because the servers are overloaded; sometimes it will be because the game itself is unstable.

    - Pokemon are rare, much rarer than in any other Pokemon game to date. I find that I have to walk about 0.25 to 0.5 km on average to find a Pokemon to catch. This is opposed to the original game, where you had to walk about 5 meters into grass to be instantly assailed by Pokemon repeatedly. Pokemon density is based off of data gathered from an earlier application called Ingress that mapped where people used their phones most.

    - Due to this obstacle, players have overlooked the point of the entire game and started driving around in their Mercedes to get from location to location or downloading the APK off of GitHub so that they can fool their Android emulator into positioning them anywhere on the map they wish without moving. This sort of tactic is against the ToS but so far no mentions of anti-hack have been made. The game is quickly becoming a wasteland of carbon emissions and broken, gentrified gameplay with high barriers of entry for children and the less advantaged.

    - Progression is rather slow, and for some reason the quality of the Pokemon you encounter depends on your time playing. This means that the game supports early adopters. If you didn't start on July 6 then it's quickly approaching the point to where you might as well not even play at all, since there's no cap to the Pokemon quality that I'm aware of and you will never catch up. The only hope is that leveling up becomes so logarithmically hindered that everyone will be able to reach the same approximate level within a few days and no one will make it much further.

    - There are premium (paid) items that increase the speed of this progression, once again giving an advantage to wealthier users.

    - Battles are nothing like the other games other than selecting the right Pokemon types; they are more passive in a way that again favors those who are statistically superior (i.e. those who have shelled out more money, had the luxury of spending more time on the game, got lucky, etc.) The takeaway message here is that personal skill is practically irrelevant to battling.

    - There is very little explanation of game mechanics and none of the above will be particularly obvious to you unless you're familiar with video games and have already invested several hours into the game.

    So in conclusion the game greatly favors urban-or-suburban-dwelling, well-to-do users with a great deal of free time and/or money, who started playing early in July. Having a car and living in an area with light traffic helps also. Living in a place with temperate weather where you can actually use your phone outdoors or walk around for several minutes without absorbing unhealthy amounts of radiation helps.

    Basically unless you are rich, have a car, are already in good shape, live in a suburban area with low population density and lots of public meeting places like parks, are between the 40 degree and 50 degree latitude lines, and started playing last week, you might want to rethink bothering with this thing unless you're fine with working way too hard to catch a bunch of Rattatas and Pidgeys for a week.

    It's unfortunate because this is the most original and interesting Pokemon game since the original. The "game-ification" of getting out and walking or running around - assuming you aren't polluting the atmosphere by using your SUV or sports car to catch digital vagaries - is extremely effective and I've jogged 12 km in the last day alone just for this game. I would like to say these issues are going to improve but this is a Nintendo subsidiary we're talking about here; these guys aren't exactly known for finely-tuned gameplay unless you spend a lot of time in college dorm lounges.    … Expand
  46. 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
  47. revillo
    Jul 13, 2016
    6
    Pokemon Go isn't a good game by conventional standards, but it is a new and important one that will get you out of the house and out into the world looking for pokemon and items. It's become such a cultural sensation that chances are high you'll have fun walking around with a friend or meeting new people in your neighborhood and chasing after rare pokemon together to fill out your pokedex.Pokemon Go isn't a good game by conventional standards, but it is a new and important one that will get you out of the house and out into the world looking for pokemon and items. It's become such a cultural sensation that chances are high you'll have fun walking around with a friend or meeting new people in your neighborhood and chasing after rare pokemon together to fill out your pokedex.

    It is not any better than it needed to be, as only the most basic features are offered, and even these lack depth and intrigue. One might hope that technical glitches, connectivity issues and battery problems are improved going forward, but still, the game's core systems are just too limited and ill-conceived to provide lasting enjoyment. I fear such a shallow offering is doomed to fade away into oblivion much sooner than the developers expect, ending up as merely an elaborate piece of marketing for the main title sun/moon games. I doubt Niantic realizes that they will never repeat this success of these first few days and that income will drop sharply in the weeks hence. It's just a shame because, with a bit more love, this could have the game changing pokemon mmo fans have been dreaming of for decades.    … Expand
  48. EpicLadySponge
    Jul 13, 2016
    6
    Ah, Pokémon Go, my kind of Pokémon game that sorta became overpopulated, don't you think? Well, is it a good game or a bad game? First, since it was not getting released for the Nintendo 3DS itself, there's no point of getting it because Nintendo has always been releasing games in their respective system, but the first mistake is releasing this on iOS. You might be thinking, "Why releaseAh, Pokémon Go, my kind of Pokémon game that sorta became overpopulated, don't you think? Well, is it a good game or a bad game? First, since it was not getting released for the Nintendo 3DS itself, there's no point of getting it because Nintendo has always been releasing games in their respective system, but the first mistake is releasing this on iOS. You might be thinking, "Why release it for the Nintendo 3DS?" First, the 3DS is portable like iOS devices, but it uses two screens instead of one. What could the touch screen bring us? Well, basically anything. However, iOS has a giant piece of touching in one screen while the 3DS only has one touch screen making its gameplay a bit difficult to handle over. Maybe release this game on the eShop for free? Maybe things could work out a bit better. A change of plans should've been done, but instead, you've given those iOS freaks a Pokémon game that just doesn't seem to work on any iOS device. Maybe re-release this game for the Nintendo 3DS next?… Expand
  49. somedude14
    Jul 13, 2016
    0
    I played it for ten minutes and hated it. I really don't understand the appeal. I was going to give this a 1 because a 0 is pretty harsh, but it needs a 0 because it's causing a phenomenon that's inspiring people to do really stupid things and hurt themselves or get themselves in a lot of trouble over the worst Pokemon game ever made. I mean holy crap nothing shows how stupid theI played it for ten minutes and hated it. I really don't understand the appeal. I was going to give this a 1 because a 0 is pretty harsh, but it needs a 0 because it's causing a phenomenon that's inspiring people to do really stupid things and hurt themselves or get themselves in a lot of trouble over the worst Pokemon game ever made. I mean holy crap nothing shows how stupid the majority population is when a really awful video game comes out and all of a sudden people are getting fined with trespassing or risking life and limb for some virtual nothing.… Expand
  50. 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.
  51. Hectik
    Jul 12, 2016
    6
    Really wasted opportunity.

    They should of really just converted the Pokémon games on the Gameboy to the GPS and Augmented Reality of the mobile phone. Here's what I mean: - Poke Stops changed to Pokémon Centres to heal pokemon and replenish gear - Able to battle Poke trainers in vicinity and accumulate XP and Coins not just battling in Gyms - Trading, but that's coming out in    Really wasted opportunity.

    They should of really just converted the Pokémon games on the Gameboy to the GPS and Augmented Reality of the mobile phone.

    Here's what I mean:

    - Poke Stops changed to Pokémon Centres to heal pokemon and replenish gear
    - Able to battle Poke trainers in vicinity and accumulate XP and Coins not just battling in Gyms
    - Trading, but that's coming out in the next update apparently
    - Collect badges once gym is defeated
    - 6 pokeball limit when travelling. Can only change at Poke stops.
    - Pokémon level up during battles
    - Battling to capture pokemon rather than just throwing a ball at them

    Now that would be really interesting.

    Things they did well:

    - Augmented Reality is great! I used to turn it on but it eats battery like crazy
    - Animations of pokemon are good.
    The pokeball aiming and throwing is fun
    - Poke stops of landmarks are interesting and educational    … Expand
  52. Prosmooth
    Jul 12, 2016
    5
    Like people weren't dangerous enough with their cell phones before...This thing is already a public health hazard--and teens keep walking onto my damn lawn. Also--you don't even have to battle the Pokemon to catch them--which is dumb. Dust off your DS and play Pokemon Y instead. Graphics and sound are nice though.
  53. Memulatron
    Jul 12, 2016
    4
    You know, I think that I'm just going to end up waiting for Pokemon Sun & Moon. The concept is cool, but it's not exactly new and it gets old fast. To me, it just doesn't have a lot of staying power and it's going to go down as that one fad that was really cool while it lasted.
  54. 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!
  55. CPD98
    Jul 12, 2016
    0
    Este juego es TERRIBLE.
    Para empezar, la era dorada de Pokemon ya hace años que pasó pero con el trailer de Pokemon Go parecía que la saga aún tenía algo interesante que decir. Pero que error fue pensar eso.
    El GPS va bastante mal, el juego chupa bateria de manera exagerada y el juego muchas veces se sobrecalienta y no responde bien. Además, ¿en serio alguien va a estar caminando    Este juego es TERRIBLE.
    Para empezar, la era dorada de Pokemon ya hace años que pasó pero con el trailer de Pokemon Go parecía que la saga aún tenía algo interesante que decir. Pero que error fue pensar eso.

    El GPS va bastante mal, el juego chupa bateria de manera exagerada y el juego muchas veces se sobrecalienta y no responde bien.

    Además, ¿en serio alguien va a estar caminando tantos y tantos km solo para abrir huevos y buscar pokemon? Aparte de ser una estupidez tu móvil sufrirá las consecuencias.

    Y aparte, y esto ya es el colmo. Una vez eres nvl 5 y puedes luchar te das cuenta de que los combates son una mierda. Pero una mierda impresionante. Vamos, que solo hay que aporrear la pantalla, ir para los lados y rezar para que el pokemon del dueño del gimnasio sea de bajo nivel, que, por supuesto, no será.

    Un juego aburrido y muy mal llevado que podría haber sido mínimamente entretenido, pero no, es una bazofia pura y dura.

    No perdais el tiempo e invertid vuestro tiempo (y batería del móvil) en algo productivo y no en esta mierda cutre y sin gracia. Al menos han tenido la decencia de poner los pokemon clásicos y no las bobadas de hoy en día, pero ni eso salva a este juego de la desgracia.    … Expand
  56. ThePaincake
    Jul 11, 2016
    5
    Basically, this is a really stripped down version of the main line Pokémon games. All it is walking around and capturing monsters all over the world, with little or no effort. The good thing here is that the game world is literally Earth, which gives endless possibilities for exploring. The bad thing is that capturing a Pokémon takes no skill whatsoever. All you have to do is is wait for aBasically, this is a really stripped down version of the main line Pokémon games. All it is walking around and capturing monsters all over the world, with little or no effort. The good thing here is that the game world is literally Earth, which gives endless possibilities for exploring. The bad thing is that capturing a Pokémon takes no skill whatsoever. All you have to do is is wait for a circle to be right size and swipe your finger towards the critter.
    With no battling involved during the capture, there is only one option for combat in this game, namely, Gym battles. This is probably the worst part of the game. Where the original games required strategical thinking, Pokémon GO just needs to tapped repeatedly on the screen to defeat your enemy.
    Another complaint is the amount of Pokémon that are available for capture. As of now, there are 721 different species, with new ones in the upcoming Pokémon Sun & Moon later this year. Of these 721 Pokémon, only the original 151 are available in Pokémon GO.
    The battery and data usage of the game also pose a problem. The battery usage does not seem out of place, since most mobile games tend use a lot of energy. The data usage could be fixed by using wi-fi, but since Pokémon GO requires you to run around the world, wi-fi is not always available. Having to use data to play this game optimally makes it less free to play, since you have to pay for your data usage.
    Weirdly enough, despite the lacking game play, the relatively small amount of catchable Pokémon and the battery and data usage, this game is a lot of fun. It makes people go to places they have never been to and meet like-minded individuals that are also on the hunt for virtual critters.    … Expand
  57. 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
  58. ActualReviewer
    Jul 11, 2016
    7
    I'm going to start out by saying that I, as a Pokemon up to the current generation, thoroughly enjoy Pokemon GO. That being said the game has inherent flaws that are bound to drive any Pokemon fan CRAZY.

    -As you probably know Pokemon is very real-world/map based, so if you live in a city you will be better, have better Pokemon, have better/more materials. This actually doesn't drive me    I'm going to start out by saying that I, as a Pokemon up to the current generation, thoroughly enjoy Pokemon GO. That being said the game has inherent flaws that are bound to drive any Pokemon fan CRAZY.

    -As you probably know Pokemon is very real-world/map based, so if you live in a city you will be better, have better Pokemon, have better/more materials. This actually doesn't drive me crazy despite the fact that I live in the middle of no-where because everyone else who battles at the gyms and such is on a level playing field since they live in a rural area, so you really have no excuse for being bad. What does bother me a tiny bit is that they are kind of putting us people who live in rural areas behind a paywall since there aren't a lot of pokestops in most rural areas.

    -The battle system is all about A: What type of Pokemon you have, and B: Who can tap their screen faster. This isn't the normal turn-by-turn battle system you may be accustomed to, which bothers me a little bit. Easy to get over though because winning gym battles is still extremely satisfying, but even then, if you have a higher leveled Pokemon, you're bound to win, which brings me to my next point the leveling system or CP.

    - CP system works VERY well surprisingly. You have to use stardust and candy to level up a pokemon's CP, while this isn't the normal way you level up Pokemon, I personally think that it's a great compromise because since stardust can't be bought using real money and you have to actually work by catching Pokemon to obtain the candy, it balances it. Also you use candy to evolve Pokemon so there is a choice you have to make when deciding how to allocate your resources occasionally.

    -Some people have varying complaints about Pokemon GO not working with their phone since they don't have a gyroscope, but frankly in 2016, why don't you have a phone with a gyroscope? I haven't owned a phone without a gyroscope since my Samsung Instinct in 2009, and that didn't even run Android so at this point complaining about not having a gyroscope is like complaining about an online game lagging because you have dial-up internet. It's time for you to upgrade.

    -The mechanics and the way the game works work great for the most part. I do, however, have one main gripe. So when there are Pokemon near you it shows you their silhouette and then footprints under it to show how far away the Pokemon is away from you. My issue with this is that the game doesn't give you a direction to walk so it takes way longer then it should to find Pokemon nearby.

    My final verdict on Pokemon GO is a 7/10. You really need to think about it not as a Pokemon game, but as a mobile game with Pokemon in it. It's fun, I enjoy it, but it's very different from anything we've seen Pokemon in. By the way, you also need to remember there have been other non-mainline Pokemon games that have came out over the years that have strayed far from the original Red and Blue games' formula, such as Ranger and Mystery Dungeon. I recommend you give Pokemon Go a go, and if you don't like it, delete it, that's the glory of free-to-play games.    … Expand
  59. 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
  60. Beltyra
    Jul 9, 2016
    1
    After having it a few days, here are my thoughts:
    The only good and fun part is when Im at Universal Studios playing it. And thats only cause theres a pokestop every 10 feet, and people constantly have lures up on them. Plus there are several gyms between the two parks and citywalk. (Not that it matters cause gym gameplay is borked) So if youre not at a park, its just horrendous, and    After having it a few days, here are my thoughts:
    The only good and fun part is when Im at Universal Studios playing it. And thats only cause theres a pokestop every 10 feet, and people constantly have lures up on them. Plus there are several gyms between the two parks and citywalk. (Not that it matters cause gym gameplay is borked) So if youre not at a park, its just horrendous, and slow, and boring, and repetitive.
    The game is INSANELY lackluster! There is ZERO depth here to the gameplay! The game is a tech demo, maybe a beta at best. Loads of bugs and freezes often, and the only thing that seems to work is the cash shop! No battles other than gyms(which have a massive list of issues with balance and gameplay), cant trade (a MAJOR feature of the brand since its inception), slow leveling/upgrades, useless starter pokemon, battery is gone in an hour, battery saving mode is broken and doesnt keep the app open, and repetitive crappy pokemon spawns! Just to name a couple things off the top of my head.
    The tech is there, but this is one of the most underdeveloped games Ive ever seen in my 28 years of gaming. For having an open beta, there is a severe lack of QA and playtesting in this game. Yes, the basic idea IS fun and cute and exciting, but its soooooo poorly executed, you will literally uninstall the game after 2 days when you realize nothing spawns unless you have a lure($$$) and if it DOES spawn, its your 987th Rattata.

    Don't be fooled by nostalgia.

    There IS appeal, and yes this IS the pokemon game we've been wanting for 20 years. It just needs more time to bake. PLEASE put this one back in the over and lemme know when it's actually a game.    … Expand
  61. BadIdeas
    Jul 9, 2016
    6
    Let me first start by saying I am 29 years old, and gen one pokemon came out when I was 8. This game has only the gen one pokemon, which I personally think is great because some of the pokemon that came later where, for lack of a better word, stupid. Vanillish anyone? The thing is, other then only gen one pokemon, an innovative use of the real world, and the use of AR, this game hasLet me first start by saying I am 29 years old, and gen one pokemon came out when I was 8. This game has only the gen one pokemon, which I personally think is great because some of the pokemon that came later where, for lack of a better word, stupid. Vanillish anyone? The thing is, other then only gen one pokemon, an innovative use of the real world, and the use of AR, this game has nothing going for it. So here are my personal suggestions to turn this travesty of a game into something enjoyable.

    -Fix server issues (of course)
    -Make the AR option available on phones without gyroscopes, or at least a simplified version of AR
    -Implement generation one battle system across the board (flicking should be restricted to throwing pokeballs, and rocks.)
    -Implement the gen one leveling system. Current leveling system screams cash grab.
    -Allow users to suggest/vote on better locations for poke stops, gyms, etc. (Nearest stop location for me is a church...)
    -Allow users to vote for additional pokemon being added, and don't add any more until the game play is decent.

    Mark as helpful please, so someone who can do something to make this game enjoyable sees it.    … Expand
  62. Poppyspy
    Jul 9, 2016
    5
    The gameplay is still in proof of concept form. Geocache pokemon is a good idea, but the interesting interactivity doesn't go much past that. It's just too limited right now to be more fun and I'm in an area where the application works fine. Besides collection the only other feature in the game is taking over gym locations and this is where pay to win players will triumph. Players whoThe gameplay is still in proof of concept form. Geocache pokemon is a good idea, but the interesting interactivity doesn't go much past that. It's just too limited right now to be more fun and I'm in an area where the application works fine. Besides collection the only other feature in the game is taking over gym locations and this is where pay to win players will triumph. Players who meet up need to be able to locally interact and the social interactions need to go past just showing up at locations. I hope to see better designed features, because if this game wasn't skinned with the pokemon we all know and love, I'm pretty sure it wouldn't stand in its current form.… Expand
  63. appelsinudjus
    Jul 9, 2016
    0
    If you don't live in an urban area there's nothing for you to do, Even if you did, the game doesn't work most of the time. Everything about this game screams that the developers are amateurs.
  64. 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.
  65. Tytos
    Jul 8, 2016
    1
    - 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
  66. Fred_GameOnBatt
    Jul 8, 2016
    7
    Pokémon Go allows players to capture, battle, train, and trade virtual Pokémon who appear throughout the real world. But the servers are crashed more than I expected, there are a lot of bugs when you are trying to capture a pokémon. I hope Pokémon Company or Nintendo fix them.
  67. DocOcarina
    Jul 7, 2016
    1
    I have never given a game so low a score, but this one has earned it. The servers are crashed more than they're up. I sat in a shopping plaza in my state's capital next to the largest road in the city with absolutely no Pokemon on the map. Best of all: the camera mode, the biggest part of the game, doesn't work unless your phone has a gyroscope. It would have been nice if this wasI have never given a game so low a score, but this one has earned it. The servers are crashed more than they're up. I sat in a shopping plaza in my state's capital next to the largest road in the city with absolutely no Pokemon on the map. Best of all: the camera mode, the biggest part of the game, doesn't work unless your phone has a gyroscope. It would have been nice if this was mentioned somewhere (Just looked again. The gyroscope is NEVER mentioned in the app info) So in order to play this game if it didn't crash constantly and actually had Pokemon in a city with a population of over 800,000 people, I'd need to spend nearly $200 just to get a phone capable of running it thanks to a gimmick that the game never warns you about.… Expand
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#1 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2016
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#1 Most Shared iOS Game of 2016

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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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