| Pokémon GO | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Gameplay & Story | Pre-Register & Pre-Order | Review |
| Release Date | |
|---|---|
| July 6, 2016 More Details |
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| Genre | |
| Augmented Reality (AR), Location-Based Game | |
| Platforms | Price (MSRP) |
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Free-to-Play |
| Developer | Publisher |
| Niantic | Niantic |
| Number of Players | Age Rating |
| 1-4 (Party Play) | PEGI 7 |
| Time to Finish | Cross Platform Play |
| 80-600+ Hours | Yes |
| Official Website | Official Website for Pokémon GO |
Pokémon GO Latest News
⚫︎ Pokémon GO will feature Tinkatink for the Community Day on April 11. Moreover, evolving Tinkatuff into Tinkaton during the event will give it the Charged Attack Gigaton Hammer.
⚫︎ Pokémon GO is getting Gigantamax Pikachu for Max Battle Day and costumed Ditto for its Pokémon Pokopia Celebration Event. The two updates are part of the back-to-back events celebrating Pokémon GO's 10th anniversary and the Pokémon franchise's 30th year.
⚫︎ Pokémon GO Vice President of Product, Michael Steranka, reflects on 10 years of the augmented reality (AR) mobile title and the conversations surrounding its game-defining updates, such as the Super Mega Raid. He shares an optimistic outlook on the game's growth and generational reach, commemorated by "a massive, massive year for Pokémon GO fans" and the broader Pokémon community.
⚫︎ Pokémon GO celebrates its 10th anniversary with a tour event called "Pokémon 30th Anniversary: All Out", starting from March 7 to 9, 2026. A separate tour called "Tour: Kalos - Global" will also commence on February 28 to March 1, 2026.
⚫︎ Mega Victreebel and Mega Malamar will be making their debut during the Pokémon GO: Kalos Tour Event, which begins in February 28 and ends on March 1, 2026.
⚫︎ Several new Pokémon will be joining the roster during the Precious Paths season, such as Gigantamax Meowth, Gigantamax Snorlax, Clobbopus, Garganacl, and more.
Pokémon GO Overview
Pokémon GO is a 2016 augmented reality (AR) mobile game developed by Niantic in partnership with The Pokémon Company and Nintendo on July 6, 2016, on Google Play and the App Store.
The game overlays a virtual game world onto the player's real-world surroundings by utilizing their device's GPS location. Players can go around and catch Pokémon, visit real-world landmarks represented by PokéStops, which will yield helpful items, and Gyms, which let players of different factions engage in battle for control of them.
Pokémon GO also features Pokémon Eggs, trading and battling between players, and special events that introduce limited-time Pokémon or gameplay mechanics.
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| iOS |
Android |
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Pokémon GO Gameplay
Pokémon GO’s core gameplay revolves around exploring the real world to interact with a virtual game environment to encounter virtual Pokémon at various locations, which can be caught. Catching has players aiming and flicking a PokéBall at a designated spot of the creature indicated by a circle.
The game also has Gym Battles, where players join one of three teams and battle other players for control of real-world locations. These battles involve using captured Pokémon to defeat the opponents and claim the Gym for the team.
Pokémon GO Reviews
Average Reviews, Above-Average Walking
Pokémon GO’s critical reception has been generally lukewarm, with an average Metacritic score of 69 out of 100. Upon its 2016 launch, various publications offered similar assessments. IGN rated it 7/10, acknowledging its social elements but noting a lack of polish and depth. GameSpot echoed this score, praising the game’s potential for the Pokémon franchise while highlighting the challenges faced by players in rural locations. The Guardian was less enthusiastic, awarding it 2/5 stars. While acknowledging it didn’t match the quality of core Pokémon titles, they did concede that its social features were a significant redeeming factor.
Player reviews on Metacritic reflect a similar sentiment, averaging 5.5. Many users praise the enjoyable gameplay, particularly the social interactions, but frequently criticize the high cost of in-app purchases. Some negative feedback also focuses on the game’s inclusion of certain progressive themes.
Pokémon GO Announcement Trailer
10th Anniversary | Pokémon GO
Pokémon GO | GO Bigger with Gigantamax Pokémon in Pokémon GO!
Spring changes everything in Pokémon GO!
Pokémon GO x Pokémon Horizons: The Series
Discover Pokémon in the Real World with Pokémon GO!
Pokémon GO Trivia
⚫︎ Pokémon GO’s concept was initially an April Fools’ Day project in collaboration with Google, Nintendo, Game Freak, and The Pokémon Company. This project was called the Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge, which let players catch the titular creatures using the Google Maps app.
⚫︎ The concept of Pokémon GO was conceived by The Pokémon Company president, Tsunekazu Ishihara, and the late former Nintendo president, Satoru Iwata.
⚫︎ Pokémon GO has an evolution trick using the nickname feature. For example, nicknaming Eevee Pyro will guarantee that it evolves into Flareon, while Sparky will turn it into Jolteon, and Rainer for Vaporeon.
⚫︎ Pokémon GO’s points of interest, such as PokéStops and Gyms, were based on locations submitted by users of Niantic’s other AR game, Ingress.
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