Been playing this game on and off since release. April 2023 I started a new account and have hardly missed a day of playing. While I don't play quite as much as I used to, I still check in everyday to send gifts to friends, spin a stop and catch a Pokemon.
The game has changed a whole lot in the last few years. If you haven't played for years, it's well worth starting fresh and finding a buddy to play with! During the better weather, it's unbelievably fun to go a walk for an hour, catch a bunch of Pokemon and defeat a few gyms on the way.
There are daily challenges which range from catching a certain amount of a specific Pokemon to defeating a certain amount of Rocket Go grunts. The feedback loop is extremely addictive and levelling up your character is tremendously satisfying.
My favourite part of Pokemon Go? Once a month there is a "Community day" where one Pokemon is the star for a 3 hour slot. In this time-frame, you'll find this one 'mon 99% of the time with an increased chance to find a shiny variant! If you're playing with a friend, it's mega fun to compete and see who can find the most shinys in that time frame. If you are a part of any online communities, you can also link up to take on "Raids" in which a group (or solo if you are good enough!) take on a beefy Pokemon together with a chance to catch the critter upon defeating it. This is how you catch most of the legendary Pokemon, which also yields a decent amount of experience. The community enjoy a bit of a moan online (I'm looking at you Facebook groups!) but, it's mostly a good time.
While it's a difficult task to 'Catch 'em all', it's doable with enough time and effort. Grab a buddy, and use this as an excuse to go walks a little more often than you normally would, weather permitting of course!
It's not perfect, but I can't think of any other mobile games that provide what Pokemon Go has provided over the last few years! The best part is, you don't even have to be an existing fan of Pokemon to enjoy this. Most players I know have never touched a Pokemon game at all!
The game has changed a whole lot in the last few years. If you haven't played for years, it's well worth starting fresh and finding a buddy to play with! During the better weather, it's unbelievably fun to go a walk for an hour, catch a bunch of Pokemon and defeat a few gyms on the way.
There are daily challenges which range from catching a certain amount of a specific Pokemon to defeating a certain amount of Rocket Go grunts. The feedback loop is extremely addictive and levelling up your character is tremendously satisfying.
My favourite part of Pokemon Go? Once a month there is a "Community day" where one Pokemon is the star for a 3 hour slot. In this time-frame, you'll find this one 'mon 99% of the time with an increased chance to find a shiny variant! If you're playing with a friend, it's mega fun to compete and see who can find the most shinys in that time frame. If you are a part of any online communities, you can also link up to take on "Raids" in which a group (or solo if you are good enough!) take on a beefy Pokemon together with a chance to catch the critter upon defeating it. This is how you catch most of the legendary Pokemon, which also yields a decent amount of experience. The community enjoy a bit of a moan online (I'm looking at you Facebook groups!) but, it's mostly a good time.
While it's a difficult task to 'Catch 'em all', it's doable with enough time and effort. Grab a buddy, and use this as an excuse to go walks a little more often than you normally would, weather permitting of course!
It's not perfect, but I can't think of any other mobile games that provide what Pokemon Go has provided over the last few years! The best part is, you don't even have to be an existing fan of Pokemon to enjoy this. Most players I know have never touched a Pokemon game at all!