Pokemon GO

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. Emberlee303
    Jul 31, 2016
    5
    This game combines two things I love and devoted a large portion of my life to: Pokemon and Ingress. While you would expect a rocky launch to any big name title I feel like they really dropped the ball with pokemon go and have made many questionable decisions since. In its current state to all but the most devoted pokemon fans I would say you're better off the far more boring predecessorThis game combines two things I love and devoted a large portion of my life to: Pokemon and Ingress. While you would expect a rocky launch to any big name title I feel like they really dropped the ball with pokemon go and have made many questionable decisions since. In its current state to all but the most devoted pokemon fans I would say you're better off the far more boring predecessor ingress since at least its 3rd party sites are still allowed. I and many others will continue to play pokemon go but as of today 7/31/2016 I would say your better off waiting.… Expand
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. chessman6500
    Dec 10, 2016
    0
    Would give this NEGATIVE stars if I could. This was a game I lived for when it first came out back in July. It seemed like an awesome game, so I figured why not play it? I was hooked instantly. I caught pokemon after pokemon and it was so much fun. Now the game has turned into rubbish. Niantic, you can go jump in a lake with this pile of crap. You made it so that YOU CANNOT EVEN PLAY THEWould give this NEGATIVE stars if I could. This was a game I lived for when it first came out back in July. It seemed like an awesome game, so I figured why not play it? I was hooked instantly. I caught pokemon after pokemon and it was so much fun. Now the game has turned into rubbish. Niantic, you can go jump in a lake with this pile of crap. You made it so that YOU CANNOT EVEN PLAY THE GAME IN A CAR PERIOD as a passenger, and I cannot even do anything more than a brisk walk and the game will cease to function. All that is in my area is dumb common pokemon, or nothing at all. I will not recommend even my worst enemy play this pile of trash. I would highly recommend getting Pokemon Sun and Moon if you haven't done so already, its by far a much better game. Even when and if Generation 2 comes out, it won't be fun anymore because you cant even use the game anywhere. This game sucks and I am so upset that Niantic had to turn it into this.....this terrible excuse for a game. I really am flabbergasted as to why they'd do this, but something is telling me they want people to PAY instead of make it a free game. Goodbye Pokemon Go and good riddance. I am completely done with you.… Expand
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. 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
  25. JohnWitten
    Feb 23, 2017
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pokemon Go is flawed at best but it is an endearing project that, similar to Bungie’s Destiny, has evolved over time into something much greater and relatively smoother than it initially was when presented. Over the past week (and potentially still going on) Niantic has been slowly but surely releasing new pocket monsters into the wild. Although not all Generation 1 and 2 Pokemon are in the game as of yet- many monsters of the legendary variety have yet to ever show up and be confirmed, this is definitely good for publicity as well as for adding content to the alternate reality simulation.

    I was never personally big on Pokemon Go, but I recently started watching the original Indigo League again for old time’s sake- more on that later, as I was considering blogging about it and my impressions as well. Needless to say, this led me to want to scratch my Pokemon itch- something that I haven’t felt in a good long time, and rather than shell out the forty bucks for the newest game(s) I deigned it an appropriate time for the hefty download to my iPhone instead.

    It’s only been a couple of days and I’ve played sparingly here and there between work and other responsibilities, but I’m finding that it is easily one of the most accessible titles, if a bit frustrating thanks to several glitches and bugs here and there. The most annoying aspects come from random GPS and server failures as well as the fact that the app takes about six or seven tries to even get started. Besides three moments where my app crashed right when I captured rarer monsters, it’s been fun and games so far. I’m a solid level ten and already have some nice second generation additions with over five or six hundred combat proficiency and power.

    My basic impressions are probably pretty close to any and everything else you’ve heard about the game and the update in the past, however I still think some things merit credit or explanation where credit or explanation are due. The most recent update has added some other elements besides simple boosts to the roster and the mechanics. Pokemon now more actively and realistically try to evade capture- often knocking even well-aimed pokeballs away if you’re not careful in your timing. Several new items have been added as well to further expand the lore and the universe of Pokemon Go. All in all, the update itself lays a solid layer upon the shaky foundation of the game and actually makes it a little more balanced and playable even for its flaws.

    Sure, it’s annoying as ever that some of the rarer Pokemon, no matter their level, will break free of most any pokeball and virtually ignore your berries and charms- I’m talking to you Togepi and Totodile. But all in all it’s a rich experience and one that, despite being limited to only some three hundred of the total eight hundred plus Pokemon now available in the known universe, is fun and encompasses the feelings I imagine Ash, Brock, and Misty must’ve felt in the original series. I’m interested to see where the app goes from here and hope that it gets the continued support it and fans deserve as well. It’s a worthy goal to want to meld interactive gaming and health benefits, after all.    … Expand
  26. ITZZZPERRY
    Nov 25, 2016
    7
    Pokémon Go is a game that has died with time. I feel like it has lost its appeal. In the beginning, everyone was out to 'catch em all,' but that does not seem to be the case anymore. That's a shame, because many of the new content updates have added substantial new content.
  27. pikby
    Aug 29, 2016
    4
    While the social aspect does help the game thrive in our community, the game by itself is just plain boring, nothing really interesting or fun,even with the social aspect ,if you live in a rural area you are screwed

    45%
  28. 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
  29. davidESP
    Aug 5, 2016
    7
    El juego esta bien pero cansa rapido por el poco contenido.Es conseguir pokemons buenos ir a pokeparadas y conquistar gimnasios.Ojala nintendo saque mas contenido para el juego
  30. alaskaneagle
    Aug 26, 2020
    0
    Game is still glitchy, BUT the worst thing is Niantic. Every time they see a way to exploit their customers they do it immediately. The second they started selling balls in the store they made pokemon take 3 times as many balls to catch. (they do this periodically still), This month they made "remote battle passes" so they dropped the capture rate from 95% to 40% so now you Have to buyGame is still glitchy, BUT the worst thing is Niantic. Every time they see a way to exploit their customers they do it immediately. The second they started selling balls in the store they made pokemon take 3 times as many balls to catch. (they do this periodically still), This month they made "remote battle passes" so they dropped the capture rate from 95% to 40% so now you Have to buy passes if you want to catch anything. I have hit the latest one with 50 pokeballs in 3 raids and didn't get him. Every Time niantic thinks of a way to squeeze money from their players they do it.… Expand
  31. FilemonBR
    Aug 22, 2016
    4
    Jogo chato, feito para jogadores casual, quase ninguem consegue jogar o pokemon seriamente, so quererm saber de pegar pokemon, mas nao sabem treinar e nem lutar
  32. Bleedthedream18
    Aug 18, 2016
    2
    Prior to the update, I would have given this game a 7. However, the update wrecked this game. Niantic took one step forward and two steps back.

    Pros: The nostalgia of capturing 151 Pokemon is a brilliant concept. You do actually feel like a Trainer. There's no better feeling than evolving or finding new Pokemon to catch. Collecting Stardust and watching your Pokemon grow feels    Prior to the update, I would have given this game a 7. However, the update wrecked this game. Niantic took one step forward and two steps back.

    Pros:

    The nostalgia of capturing 151 Pokemon is a brilliant concept. You do actually feel like a Trainer. There's no better feeling than evolving or finding new Pokemon to catch.

    Collecting Stardust and watching your Pokemon grow feels rewarding.

    The servers rarely crash anymore. The game plays fluently for the most part.

    Cons:

    The game still will freeze in the middle of gameplay, sometimes during crucial moments like catching new Pokemon or during gym battles.

    After the update, the Pokemon now run away so much easier. This is my biggest complaint. Challenge is one thing, but this makes the game almost unplayable. It's unpredictable, unfair, and annoying. Even worse, sometimes you may have to use 4-8 balls to catch a simple Pidgey or Weedle, and they may still run after that. Also, the amount of supplies you get at Pokestops just does not equal the amount of balls you'll be using to catch these things. So, why not just be selective and not catch every Pidgey you say? Well, then how are you supposed to level up? See, Niantic designed it in a way where once they got you addicted, you WILL have to end up spending money eventually. They know what they did. They made the Pokemon run more, so you'll run out of balls, and have to buy more. After all, you want to level up more, don't you? It's a joke.

    Speaking of leveling up, after say level 20, it becomes a chore. You ALWAYS get 100 experience points per Pokemon caught DESPITE the fact that as you grow in level, you need more and more experience points to level up. In any good RPG, you earn more experience points as you fight harder enemies and progress in the game. However, here, you get the same experience points whether you catch a 100 CP Pidgey or a 876 Scyther. Imagine how many Pokemon you have to catch to level up from 23 to 24 when you still only get 100 experience points per Pokemon and you need 150,000. Imagine yourself sitting on a bench for 8 hours throwing hundreds of balls and catching hundreds of the same Pokemon over and over everyday. Sounds fun? Don't waste your time and money. It's not worth it. Did Niantic ever play another RPG before?

    There is no way to tell what is nearby. How can you zero in on certain Pokemon when there's no way to tell where they are? That Nearby List in the corner is completely wrong and useless. It's just a random roll of the dice what shows up. They wrecked the very core essence of the game. I honestly caught better Pokemon just staying home rather than going out and hunting them, wherever they are.

    The amount of Pidgeys and Ratattas that show up is just laughable. Would it have killed them to have a little more variety? Again, I'm torn between wasting balls on them to level up or just putting the phone down and not bothering.

    The way the gyms are structured is terrible. The gym battles themselves aren't the problem. It's the fact that sometimes you'll have to beat a gym five, six, or even seven times to claim it. Are you kidding? You didn't have to do that in the Game Boy games. No one wants to sit there and do the same battle you already won six more times. Couldn't they come up with a better system? What happened to badges? Also, good luck owning a gym for more than an hour before someone takes it, or worse, someone could be standing right next to it ready to take it over after you win. There's no way to stop that.

    Overall:

    I think what frustrates a lot of people is the lack of respect Niantic is showing for a franchise like Pokemon and it's players. They shouldn't have released this game until a lot of the complaints people have been saying were addressed. I believe this game is here to stay, however, and I can only hope for a better experience with Generation Two and future updates.    … Expand
  33. mariosonic12345
    Aug 9, 2016
    6
    This game isn't fun, it's just addictive. There are still improvements to be made, but otherwise, it's a good game. Pokemon are so hard to catch sometimes, especially flying ones and on the trailer, it was more epic, but it's alright still... I made that point twice but who cares.
  34. JonnoTwinleaf
    Aug 16, 2016
    7
    Pokemon Go is an ambitious project to say the least, and as a long time Pokemon lover I was well looking forward to this game. It is an impressive game, however after a while it begins to feel less like something a long time Pokemon fan should get involved with and more like another mindless mobile game for people who enjoy following trends. Don't get me wrong I applaud it's initiative inPokemon Go is an ambitious project to say the least, and as a long time Pokemon lover I was well looking forward to this game. It is an impressive game, however after a while it begins to feel less like something a long time Pokemon fan should get involved with and more like another mindless mobile game for people who enjoy following trends. Don't get me wrong I applaud it's initiative in encouraging people to be more active and as a free game your not losing anything while trying it, but it just doesn't have that spark that everything else pokemon had and in the end it generally fells like a creative mobile app wearing pokemon skin as a jump start.… Expand
  35. Luigibros
    Oct 25, 2016
    3
    Garbage, it's so boarding, I played, and got boarded after I got 2 Pokémon (which were a ratatta and pidgey) and went on the internet to complain about it, the next day I got a bunch of responses which were from probably ignorant 7 year olds cause a bunch of post's were in all caps, and they just kept calling me a lazy/fat bastard because I don't like it, f*ck Pokémon go, sun and moon willGarbage, it's so boarding, I played, and got boarded after I got 2 Pokémon (which were a ratatta and pidgey) and went on the internet to complain about it, the next day I got a bunch of responses which were from probably ignorant 7 year olds cause a bunch of post's were in all caps, and they just kept calling me a lazy/fat bastard because I don't like it, f*ck Pokémon go, sun and moon will be much better than this steaming pile of garbage… Expand
  36. NahtanojOrigin
    Nov 30, 2016
    3
    It w a s f u n for like T W O W EE K S . I r e m e m b e r j u st p l ayin g i t a nd t he n b e i n g a l l l i ke " th i s i s bo r i ng" i t g o t t o the p o i n t w he re p ro g re s s in g w a s r e a l ly s l ow . i d ele ted the game be c ause it w a s dummmm
  37. Danieljreid1987
    Dec 18, 2016
    0
    Great idea poorly executed had the potential to be something great but after 6 months niantic still haven't fixed the bugs that it came with which is a real shame keep adding things that don't help tuckaway tracking system game sometimes won't load gyms have become impossible to battle alone poke stops don't work sometimes basic Pokemon extremely hard to catch it's basically a grindingGreat idea poorly executed had the potential to be something great but after 6 months niantic still haven't fixed the bugs that it came with which is a real shame keep adding things that don't help tuckaway tracking system game sometimes won't load gyms have become impossible to battle alone poke stops don't work sometimes basic Pokemon extremely hard to catch it's basically a grinding game after a few months gets extremely boring… Expand
  38. BlakDak666
    Mar 23, 2017
    4
    The idea of Pokemon Go is definitely a great idea that could define a era where gamers not only can play games, but also engage in exercise, social interactions and get outside more. This idea did take off and was able to initially get players to go outside and experience the idea of catching the original 150 Pokemon, reflecting on the 20th anniversary of Nintendo's Pocket Monsters.The idea of Pokemon Go is definitely a great idea that could define a era where gamers not only can play games, but also engage in exercise, social interactions and get outside more. This idea did take off and was able to initially get players to go outside and experience the idea of catching the original 150 Pokemon, reflecting on the 20th anniversary of Nintendo's Pocket Monsters. Unfortunately, Pokemon GO is no different of a mobile game than say diner dash, candy crush or clash of clans and by its third month of release, the hype died fast. The launching of the app came with a myriad of problems: awful crashing, using lures to get people to be robbed, raped or beaten up, putting pokemon in holy and respected establishments that caused outrage, rural areas had virtually no diversity in pokemon, terrible rng based pokemon catching that any main Pokemon title could do better and maintenance that kept players away from the app when it was supposedly ready for launch.

    The influx of downloads might have been a reason why it was unprepared, but when you take a iconic name and know that many who are downloading are the same people that played the originals as kids (along with being one of the most popular franchises of all time across most of the world) you should have anticipated more and refine your systems to handle it better. Making a team based allegiance on top of that (with stupid memes and competition) is just downright pointless. Because it is free and a mobile game, it also sells lures and other microtransactions that go through your time duration even if you are not on the game! It is stupid and should never be allowed.

    The updates of adding the Johto region is admirable, but with over 700 Pokemon now, it is much easier to just play on the 3DS of any of the new or latest Pokemon games and trade and catch there. Also it's combat is better too, and if you can't get THAT right, then you defeated your own concept entirely. Overall, Pokemon GO is a subpar app that has cool concepts that are mired by technical and social problems that plague it to this very day.    … Expand
  39. xxxboilozxxx
    May 29, 2017
    2
    nothing like pokemon and its like a loop and bad server quality like ea bad combat people most of the time cheat and a bad game its utter **** and a mess
  40. CanadianYeti
    Jul 17, 2017
    7
    While it’s not really something you can play for hours at a time, there’s really something that keeps bringing me back over and over again. I already walk a lot during the day when I take out my dog, but now I’m going out even more by myself often just to see what’s lurking around my house.
  41. Amorph0us
    Jan 12, 2022
    7
    One fine practice of AR based on the widely acclaimed concept of catching pokemon. If you want to find out how much of a hit it was I will say from personal experience that roads at cities were really crowdy the first day it war released...
  42. Warbringer
    Feb 21, 2021
    1
    The reason to main Pokemon series games downfall. So many micro-transactions that made the company focus on mobile games than console games.
  43. Thedarkadonis
    Mar 26, 2020
    2
    Pretty good game RUINED by the devs. Niantic is the scummiest, trashiest, group of no-gooders I've ever seen. They single-handedly ruined this game with their incompetence and greed. They'll ban you for playing the game for no reason! Then tell you to screw yourself. THEY BANNED THE #1 PLAYER FOR NO GOOD REASON AND DIDN'T EVEN CARE! The SCUMBAGS!!! It's a huge shame because thePretty good game RUINED by the devs. Niantic is the scummiest, trashiest, group of no-gooders I've ever seen. They single-handedly ruined this game with their incompetence and greed. They'll ban you for playing the game for no reason! Then tell you to screw yourself. THEY BANNED THE #1 PLAYER FOR NO GOOD REASON AND DIDN'T EVEN CARE! The SCUMBAGS!!! It's a huge shame because the game had a great concept and SO MUCH POTENTIAL. It's all gone to waste now.

    Don't play this game...Not because of the gameplay, but because nobody should support this festering, bloated carcass of a company. NIANTIC IS TRASH    … Expand
  44. nightstroller
    Apr 30, 2020
    5
    It's 2020, you should know what you're getting into if you play Pokemon Go. That being said, if you have any experience playing Pokemon on gameboys, throw that out the window now.
    The "game" if it can be called that, it's too terribly deep or engaging and like many other have said, it's not fair because players living in populated areas get more chances to catch rare pokemon and have more    It's 2020, you should know what you're getting into if you play Pokemon Go. That being said, if you have any experience playing Pokemon on gameboys, throw that out the window now.
    The "game" if it can be called that, it's too terribly deep or engaging and like many other have said, it's not fair because players living in populated areas get more chances to catch rare pokemon and have more stops to collect gifts and other items from.

    About the only thing that I personally take away from this "game" is the social aspect of it all. It gives me something to talk about with friends/coworkers. Otherwise, the feeling is largely, meh.    … Expand
  45. INU4SH4
    Jun 23, 2020
    5
    I only play this game because I don't really have anything else to play while I'm just walking around. I go jogging every day and while I'm on a break from running I play this game for a few minutes and while walking to my local park.

    The singleplayer experience is pretty boring but if you have other people to actually play with it gets better. I'm lucky I have a park filled with    I only play this game because I don't really have anything else to play while I'm just walking around. I go jogging every day and while I'm on a break from running I play this game for a few minutes and while walking to my local park.

    The singleplayer experience is pretty boring but if you have other people to actually play with it gets better. I'm lucky I have a park filled with pokestops but playing this game in certain zones is a waste of time because there are no pokestops or gyms around. Another issue is that it takes to long to load, there are tons of GPS bugs, there is no option to skip animations and there are not many shiny pokemon yet.

    The combat just sucks. There is no strategy unlike the actual pokemon games, you just tap the screen. But I'm not much of a battler, I'm more of a collector and enjoy capturing shinies more than anything else in this game.

    Basically, if you have other friends interested in playing this, you can have a fun experience and do some trades and raids together. If you plan to play this alone, don't even bother. It's a waste of time. Unless you walk a lot and want some distraction to pass some time.    … Expand
  46. Disgruntled-
    Jul 9, 2020
    0
    Garbage support, no humans to talk to even after all the information they had asked for had been provided. The pvp system is very shady and seems like no matter what you do your team is always at a disadvantage. The game is so buggy that for them to have in game purhasrs is a bold move indeed. Don't go anywhere near any of their games, especially Pokemon GO.
  47. LongerShooter
    Jul 13, 2020
    6
    Este juego es muy adictivo lo malo es que pesa mucho espacio, consume mucha batería, las animaciones son malísimas y el combate no tiene profundidad.
  48. 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
  49. Williboii
    Aug 6, 2021
    0
    Pokemon go is the Most Overated Pokemon games of all time. It was an awesome game in 2016 but then It started to became horrible. Nothing is good about this Game anymore. They have completely ruined The best Part about this Game the gyms. It used to be you have to stay in a gym for as long as as possible and if you are able to stay in a gym for a full day you will get a Pokècoin and ifPokemon go is the Most Overated Pokemon games of all time. It was an awesome game in 2016 but then It started to became horrible. Nothing is good about this Game anymore. They have completely ruined The best Part about this Game the gyms. It used to be you have to stay in a gym for as long as as possible and if you are able to stay in a gym for a full day you will get a Pokècoin and if you stay in a gym for two days then you get another Pokècoin And their was no limit to how long you stay in a gym. But Now it's is if you stay in a gym for one day you get 50 coins and that is it if you have two pokemon in different gyms and they both last. One day it is still 50 coins. It ruined the fun out of gyms and if it is torchering to see your pokemon staying in a gym for really long that you are begging for some one to take you out. Their is A crap toon of. It is annoying for your bag to be full or you're pokemon storage to be full. Peapole are stupid enough to complain that pokemon unite a game that is actually Awesome about their Microtransactions awhich aren't even that bad, but But not Pokemon Go. The game has a crap ton of glitches, The sound is hard to listen to because it sounds terrible, and the grafics are trash. Guys Stop complaining about the Microtransactions of Pokemon Unite when you don't about Pokemon Go.… Expand
  50. MAELISMA
    Sep 20, 2021
    5
    Pokemon GO is a decent mobile game with many glaring flaws. First is the negative play experience for players in rural areas or a neighborhood without any major landmarks for Pokestops. This makes the obtaining and maintaining of the items required to play the game difficult without spending money. This also extends to finding other players to participate in raids with if you struggle toPokemon GO is a decent mobile game with many glaring flaws. First is the negative play experience for players in rural areas or a neighborhood without any major landmarks for Pokestops. This makes the obtaining and maintaining of the items required to play the game difficult without spending money. This also extends to finding other players to participate in raids with if you struggle to have people in your friends list available. Second is how repetitive the game play becomes after a while with the battles such as raids just requiring tapping, and collecting Pokemon being monotonous. The final issue to the devaluing of shiny Pokemon brought on by events with extremely high odds which can be transferred in to the main games with less effort than usually needed to obtain the rare coloring. Overall, this app has issues that are either difficult or impossible to solve that prohibit many peoples enjoyment, including mine, but for others, this game brings large amounts of enjoyment and an unseen level of connectivity to our favorite pocket monsters.… Expand
  51. MasterV777
    Sep 29, 2022
    5
    Concept at first is pretty novel and the game is highly accessible to people unfamiliar to the Pokémon gameplay formulae however there is nothing more to say then that. The game lacks content and gets boring extremely quickly buried under the cool ar layer of paint is just a **** grindy free to play mobile game
  52. 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!
  53. 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
  54. DeadlyRoze
    Feb 5, 2022
    0
    this game is a miss bad graphics and bad game play honestly i am welling play bubsy 3d world or whatever then pokemon go
  55. Peppedrillo
    Mar 2, 2022
    6
    I've been playing this game for more than most people here who posted a review in 2016 after 1 week of playing it, so I'm going to explain everything about the game and what I think about it.

    There are three main aspects of the game: Catching, raiding and doing pvp. Catching pokemons is basically what the games wants you to do, go out of your house and catch as many mons as possible.    I've been playing this game for more than most people here who posted a review in 2016 after 1 week of playing it, so I'm going to explain everything about the game and what I think about it.

    There are three main aspects of the game: Catching, raiding and doing pvp.

    Catching pokemons is basically what the games wants you to do, go out of your house and catch as many mons as possible. In my opinion it is the most boring aspect of the game, you just throw balls at wild pokemons and hope they stay in. It gets repetitive really fast and Niantic knows it well, that's why there are constant events with exclusive new/shiny mons every time, to make the game feel fresh every week or so. Inside of events you only find the 10 or so featured event pokemons. What that means is most pokemons are locked inside of random events that happen once a year if you are lucky, and if you want a specific mon as soon as possible you will have to wait a lot. Outside of events you only find rattatas or the equivalent of rattata for the next gens.

    Raiding allows you to catch rare mons and legendaries, they will appear as bosses inside of a gym and you have to defeat it before the time ends and you can try to defeat them with a group of people or alone. It is again, incredibly repetitive as you just need to tap the screen on the same point of your device until the boss is defeated or the time runs out. 99% of legendary pokemons are impossible to defeat alone and you will need a large group of people to defend them. No matter how good you are at the game, there is absolutely nothing you can do to kill the boss faster, or to outplay in some way the boss to deafeat it, all you can do is click the screen of your phone until it dies. The only difference between day 1 players and new players is the pokemons they own, if you give a fully maxed account to a new player, they will be as good as a day 1 player, because they will have to tap the screen the same way.

    Pvp (also known as go battle league) is by far the best part of the game, however it is the least played. In pvp there are three main rotating leagues, each one allows pokemons of a different combat power, you pick 3 of them and queue into another guy using 3 pokemons. Up until they show the mons in battle, you have absolutely no idea what they are playing. Most teams are built around this blind pick, and some times no matter what you will just be hard countered by your opponent's team. That's because of the mechanics of pvp: it's a "turn" based game, with each turn lasting 0,5 seconds. If you touch the screen, your pokemon will use a fast move (that can last from 1 turn of 0,5 second to 5 turns of 2,5 seconds), this fast move damages the opponent mon and generates energy for your own mon. Once you have enough energy, you can throw a charged attack, which does a lot of damage. Because charge attack are so strong, you can choose to shield your pokemon from it (2 times per match) and make it take only 1hp of damage istead of the full damage. If you swap pokemons, you can't swap it again for the next 60 seconds, meaning that if you lose lead, swap, and they swap into a pokemon that counters yours, you will have to play a bad matchup for 60 seconds. This is again, what makes it impossible to win some games and some and why I wrote earlier that " sometimes no matter what you will just be hard countered by your opponent's team". Experienced players will know how to play out of a bad lead and a bad swap, and will still be able to win the game. While at first glance it will look like just another tapping simulator, it is so much more than that, you have to make split seconds decisions according to your opponent, you can swap your pokemons with a precise timing in order to take their charge move on a different pokemon and waste all their energy, you can bait their shields with a weak and unexpensive charge move to then hit them really hard with a more expensive one... I absolutely reccomend you giving it a shot or at least watching some video of it on youtube, especially the ones where the highest rated players explain their gameplay, you will understand just how complex a game like this can be.
    However, there are just so many problems with pvp, and I'm not just talking about problems caused by game design, the gamemode is full of bugs. Even catches and raids are full of problems and bugs, but because in pvp a turn (0,5 seconds) can be the difference between a win and a loss, having a bug occur during a game can cost you the game. These bugs have been around ever since pvp came out and haven't been fixed yet, and combined with the already present problems of pvp makes for an incredibly frustrating experience. I would like to list every single problem this gamemode has, but unfortunately I don't have enough characters left to do so. Unfortunately, in 10 seasons Niantic did absolutely nothing to try and fix the game, not even bugs that have been here since day1.    … Expand
  56. Cedigo
    Mar 17, 2022
    6
    I think that the game gets pretty boring and overal its not that good of a game.
  57. Toasttt
    Mar 26, 2022
    6
    meh .
  58. YoungBirdyRingo
    Jun 3, 2022
    6
    Welp, this game had a good run. I just can't be captivated by it the way I did in 2016. Granted it was a blast back then and it was relevant and fun for a very long period of time
  59. Maxdom77
    Jun 16, 2022
    6
    Pokemon go fue el fenomeno mas raro y corto de los videojuegos, ¿adelantado a su epoca? ¿estaba sobrevalorado? yo diria que estaba bien, ni muy bueno, ni muy malo
  60. DieterfallCZE
    Nov 15, 2022
    3
    really bad :((((
  61. AlexMakesToast
    Nov 23, 2022
    3
    Go = 3/10
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  62. r0haan
    Nov 20, 2022
    7
    Overall - 7/10
    Difficulty - Easy
    Platform - iOS Replay Value - 7.5/10 Gameplay - 5/10 Hours Played - 70+ hrs Extra Notes: Although there were moments where the game was janky, this was such a different way to experience Pokemon and genuniely enjoyable when it first was released. They kept improving and adding new gens which was obviously fun to see at the start, but they kept    Overall - 7/10
    Difficulty - Easy
    Platform - iOS
    Replay Value - 7.5/10
    Gameplay - 5/10
    Hours Played - 70+ hrs

    Extra Notes: Although there were moments where the game was janky, this was such a different way to experience Pokemon and genuniely enjoyable when it first was released. They kept improving and adding new gens which was obviously fun to see at the start, but they kept adding more pokemon and other features that over complicated the game.    … Expand
  63. Poccigoni
    May 27, 2023
    4
    Pokémon GO is the result of not listening to your community + heavy monetization of your game. The change to Remote Passes was the nail in the coffin, and it just showed how little communication there was between Niantic and the playerbase. The game doesn't feel rewarding enough to motivate you and go out to get some new Pokémons, and Niantic knows that. But, for some reason, they justPokémon GO is the result of not listening to your community + heavy monetization of your game. The change to Remote Passes was the nail in the coffin, and it just showed how little communication there was between Niantic and the playerbase. The game doesn't feel rewarding enough to motivate you and go out to get some new Pokémons, and Niantic knows that. But, for some reason, they just keep thinking that making staying at home more expensive will motivate players to go outside. But sadly, most in the community don't have enough time to go catching Pokémon for hours.… Expand
  64. Marioipod13
    Sep 4, 2023
    0
    This game deliberately unfairly disadvantages minors and even some adults. If you're not allowed to go anywhere then you can't get anything in this game, besides there's WAY too much grinding for rewards you'll never get.

    Don't waste your time or money on this garbage and get Emerald or Platinum instead.
  65. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    7
    Had a lot of fun with it at it's peak! Its a lot more social than it seems and encourages you to get out there and walk around. But as it got more complicated it got more predatory and i can only semi-recommend it
  66. yayyay
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    my brother fell off a cliff playing this. 10/10 i **** love it. must play

    go away
  67. GameCatastrophe
    Sep 3, 2023
    2
    This game is such a good idea conceptually. The theme around all of the Pokémon series is travelling the world, discovering Pokémon, and having the ability to do so in the real world is a great idea. However, this game slowly became less of a game and more of a billboard. Nowadays, if you want to get a specific, early-game Pokémon, you have to wait for a celebration of that specificThis game is such a good idea conceptually. The theme around all of the Pokémon series is travelling the world, discovering Pokémon, and having the ability to do so in the real world is a great idea. However, this game slowly became less of a game and more of a billboard. Nowadays, if you want to get a specific, early-game Pokémon, you have to wait for a celebration of that specific Pokémon or you can't get it. Additionally, with the seasonal events and missions, the game seems to revolve more around marking your calendar and going to a real-world event rather than playing the game normally. Another problem is that as you progress through the game, certain goals will have to be reached, some of which are unrealistically challenging or entirely luck-based. Some features are also limited to certain areas or require transportation or other things in the real world that may not be available to all players.
    In conclusion, I think that this game started off alright, but slowly became desperate for content and community involvement as the years went on.    … Expand
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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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