Can someone please explain to me why the whole world thinks pokemon go is the best thing ever?
Don't get me wrong. I love pokemon. I grew up in the 90s and I've played and loved nearly every single game.
But let me be the first to say - because honestly I think I'm the only one who fucking understands this;
The game SUCKS. - Why you ask?
You literally do NOTHING. It's completely and utterly pointless. You walk around, yes, and you find pokemon, yes this is fine. But the pokemon do NOTHING. They literally just fucking sit there and jump up and down like a kid in a candy shop while you chuck endless amounts of pokeballs at them until you finally capture them. They fucking do nothing. You don't send out a pokemon of your own to battle them, you don't even get to weaken them, they don't even use any fucking moves. They do nothing but stand there.
Pointless.
Then, once you capture them, they do even more of absolutely nothing. You can't battle except for "gyms" which make absolutely no sense whatsoever. The fuck?
If you want to argue that the gyms concept is decent I would accept that. It's not the best of battling systems but at least it's there. But I can't get over how everyone is giving this game so much hype and nobody realizes that you actually just chuck pokeballs at pokemon that fucking do nothing? are you people stupid?
And now we've got all these faggots walking around with their phones out (as if they didn't already do this 24/7) fucking walking into stores and random shops that they'd otherwise never visit in their ordinary fat ass life just to walk in and "restock" supplies.
When this game has the following:
1: Pokemon that you can actually battle and weaken on encounter prior to capturing
2: A real battle system. Gyms are stupid and make no sense. Why do you train at a gym? gyms are for gym leaders not training. Let's go battle other pokemon in the encounters for XP and not for capture just like always.
Then it will be a fucking game.
I didn't read past the first few lines, but I can safely argue the reason you don't like it is because you have different tastes in entertainment.
>>694141062
nobody thinks it's the best thing in the world
a lot of people like it though
it's really easy to understand and doesn't require commitment to enjoy
in other words, it's not some faggot retard game like LoL or Dota. it's for people who play video games for fun, instead of for people who play video games to be competitive faggots who get angry/upset over win/loss ratio
Actually, if you did read past the first few lines you'd realize that you're completely wrong, and my main argument is that the pokemon you encounter do nothing but smile and wave. How is that entertainment? that's lack of fucking content you dunce.
>>694142096
they are adding leaderboards
>>694142141
Because you gotta catch them all
>not knowing how to link posts
So is this your first shitpost/troll attempt?
>>694142225
doesnt matter
its a game that you dont have to commit to to enjoy. i can pick it up when im walking to the grocery store or riding my bike to the park. its just something that can be picked up or put down without commitment
Sounds like someone has parental issues. You need to have something that your baby teeth can bite on without actually having to chew?
That's such a stupid argument for lack of content in a game.
You can pick up and put down your fucking phone as much as you want, adding the ability to actually battle things you encounter does not take commitment.
SPAZ.
>>694141062
It's a fucking trend you retard.
A HUUR DUUR WHY DO PEOPLE WANT PET ROCKS DEY JUST ROX
>>694141062
I thought it was like the old Pokemon games but for real life. I didn't know you can just easily catch them. This does sound like bullshit.
But the only thing that really bothers me is the people who never played Pokemon or never really even cared for it before, is all over this game. But everybody will move on to whatever trend pops up next week, so who really gives a shit
>>694141062
Many people don't walk (or get outside) enough, and Poke Go has given them an excuse to leave their Fortress of Masturbation and brave the sunshine.
>>694141062
It's something that's not just simple and social, but it gets people outside. It's practically what the original creator of Pokemon wanted in the first place; the game encourages you to get outside and share Pokemon experiences with others.
Best thing ever? Nah. It works for what it aimed to do, though, and people are enjoying it. That's what makes it so great.
>>694143480
what a retard
normal people, not basement dwelling faggots like you, enjoy casual entertainment. pokemon go is that. kys
>>694143701
Yes the catching is easier and doesnt require battling, but sometimes they will break out and bolt on you. Also, who cares if normies are getting into it?
>>>/r9k/ might be more your speed
It's not great though. We're missing the main point of argument here - lack of content. I get it. It's fun and cutesy and oh my gosh it's new and pokemon are appearing before you in every day life as never before. But they failed on user interaction with NPC and for that reason alone the game is a flop.
>>694144051
>>>/r9k/
Your fellow robots miss you
>>694144208
>learn to link
Quit trolling
CASUAL ENTERTAINMENT CAN EXIST WITHOUT HAVING AN NPC STAND THERE WHILE YOU HIT IT ON THE HEAD WITH A FUCKING BALL WITHOUT DOING ANYTHING YOU STUPID RETARD FUCK.
WOULD THE GAME NOT BE BETTER WITH ACTUAL POKEMON BATTLES TAKING PLACE ON ENCOUNTERS?
WOULD IT NOT?
IF YOU SAY NO YOU'RE THE FUCKING RETARD. KYS.
>>694144131
The only thing that bothers me, personally, about normies liking the game is that I remember all the time when people I knew were like: "I hate pokemon, pokemon is for fags" are now getting into it. Don't get me wrong, if they're finding enjoyment in it, good for them, but it almost feels as if they're just playing it to be popular.
>>694143701
It's nothing like the actual games. You walk around with your screen on, burning battery, until you get a notification that there is a pidgey next to you. Then you play paper toss. The combat system is garbage. It's basically just a really shitty reskin of Ingress that works half as well and drains 20x the battery. I Uninstalled after a few days.
>inb4 fans that out fag undertale fans
>>694142993
>its a game that you dont have to commit to to enjoy. i can pick it up when im walking to the grocery store or riding my bike to the park. its just something that can be picked up or put down without commitment
EXACTLY, idiot. That's the entire fucking point.
>>694141062
all the pokemon are a few inches tall too
>>694144400
>trololololololol
>>694141062
I guess the people who made Pokemon go weren't born in our era.
I totally agree with the op here. There should be battles quest, legendary pokemon in certain places and so on. Simply collecting them is not enough.. There could be something like a pokemon tekken battle system just way more simpler because of controls and so on.
>>694142096
>LoL or Dota
Are you retarded, of course it shouldn't be like those games. It should be like pokemon
>>694144484
>doesnt realize people change
Just because chad gave you wedgies in 6th grade for liking pokemon, doesnt mean chad cant like it now genuinely. It seems like you kinda have a victim complex about this man. You hold onto pokemon because it gave you comfort from the popular kids, but now the popular kids like and you feel like your sanctuary has been violated.
>>694144131
This guy pretty much sums up the "normie" thing: >>694144484
And idk what r9k is.
Yeah, so far the only counterargument I'm seeing to my points are that it's "zero commitment"
Zero commitment doesn't make a good game. And it's honestly not that much of a commitment to battle things upon encounter. If you don't have the time to spend 30 seconds weakening something before throwing a ball on it's head, then put your phone down. It's not going anywhere. This argument is like saying you don't have enough time to breathe air. Faggots.
>>694143925
>>694143925
I can tell from your reasonable and measured response that you must be new here.
4chan is a place for pillow-humping autistic NEETs to gather and collectively shit on everything that obtains mainstream popularity. This hated goes double for something like Pokémon, with its Japanese background, as it was once the domain of friendless spergs like OP, who are now resentful their once-niche passion is more accessible.
>>694141062
fAck OfF
>>694144883
>free smartphone app
>>694145045
Nah man, I totally got what you're saying. I'm completely open to change, hence:
>Don't get me wrong, if they're finding enjoyment in it, good for them.
I'm glad that more people are able to see what I personally enjoyed for the past several years, and if they changed (in which I believe they did, like you said), then that's a great thing.
>>694142096
>implying MOBAs can't be fun
Least it's better than being a casual who can find fun in being told "you win" without putting in effort. Go get more participation trophies.
>>694145156
Click on the link
Enjoy your new board, youre welcome. I cant stand >>>/r9k/ but i think youll like it
>>694145451
Not that dude, but mobas are gay as fuck.
>>694145440
Than why bring up what you did originally?
>>694141062
i definately agree pokemon you encounter should need to be weakened with Pokemon you are carrying
gyms and battle functions in a pretty interesting way that i kinda like tbh
bear in mind it hasn't even been fully released yet
>>694145664
>hasnt been fully released
Yes it has
>>694145635
Just reminds me of when people used to be dicks about liking Pokemon. Nothing against them, now.
>>694144534
>>inb4 fans that out fag undertale fans
I'm not even sure what you're trying to say.
>frog am cheeto but bus was though
>>694145853
And again this makes it seem like, despite your cool guy "all good bruh" attitude, that you still feel these people are violating this inner sanctum that you hold with this game.
>>694141062
It's because it's the closest thing we have ever gotten to living out a real life video game fantasy
Drunk pokebattels! that's why this game is so fun. I like to walk around and RP as a poke master.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vF-VkaEy5k
>>694145619
Better than Be a Guy Who Shoots Things 538: Ghosts Civil War Battleground
>>694145970
That pokemon go fans are more militantly homosexual about their devotion to the game than the undertale fans? It's not that complicated.
>>694145821
Shhh the "partial release" myth is keeping them from an heroing.
>>694146308
Oh, the Madden FPS shit is gay too
>>694145258
good work ol' chap
>>694141062
>>694141062
I've been seeing these Pokego threads and was wondering what the game was about.
A Pokemon game with no battles? lol. The only way something like that can work is implementing a system like Pokemon Snap. Make it a challenge to catch these things. Also, if legendaries aren't implemented, it's even more laughable.
I respect the effort, and it's a novel concept, but from what I'm seeing, there's nothing there.. What, exactly, is the "game"?
>>694141062
fuck you you idiot.
it's a fun game.
i don't give people shit for posting taylor swift or cuck threads.
it's a little app i can play during my daily routine outside during a wait somewhere.
i don't care for the hype, they can suck my dick.
>>694146632
The "game" is paper toss. Other than that, it's a really inaccurate pedometer that only works with your screen on.
>>694145821
no it hsant
>>694146996
Keep believing, cuckster. They're implementing Dawn, May, and Misty that will be your girlfriend and you can kiss them.
>>694146980
hit the nail on the head there anon
>>694146072
Oh well. Maybe I need to reconsider how I feel about people playing Pokemon GO. I'm having fun, at least.
And now, for the next couple weeks at least, we will have to tolerate these degenerates making constant threads about this shit.
Fits right in with "post or your mother will die in your sleep" threads.
I don't know why I keep coming here, this place is getting worse by the day.
>>694141062
because being into Pokemon is the hipster/cool thing to do, anon. Why else?
>>694147154
no seriously its still only available in Canada USA and Australia i think the only reason people are playing it in the uk is because the apk was leaked and its auto generating shit based on google maps info
its also worth noting its version 0.29.0 so its not even out of beta yet
>>694141062
Most people replying here are trolls. But there is some truth here and there in the posts I hovered.
Basically: it's popular for non-gamer people.
And those people are the vast majority, that's why you feel it is extremely popular
You should accept that not all people care about gameplay (I do though, you too most likely), just having pictures show up on their phone is good enough for most. Looking at the popularity of phone games in general compared to their actual content/quality further confirms that.
I used to be slightly upset about that, but in the end it doesn't really matter, and it applies to things aside from games. Some people don't like wine, so you shouldn't bother buying them good wine, just give them cheap beer if they like it.
>>694146859
No, fuck YOU. Idiot.
It's not a fun game because it isn't even a game. You find so much amusement in swiping your finger to throw endless amounts of pokeballs at a pokemon that does literally nothing?
kill yourself mindless inbred faggot.
>>694141062
>Pointless.
Like everything else in life?
Pokémon Go inspired me to emulate the latest Pokémon game I could emulate, and it turns out that's one of the 3D Pokémons that look like aliased shit. I vomited all over my keyboard at the shitty graphics and when I got done spewing I knew I'd have to go back to the GBA games to get a halfway decent Pokéxperience. Nice work Nintendo! I'll be sure to buy your next shitty console, maybe I'll have three screens to look at this time
>>694146996
>>694147493
Dude it is out of beta, but only available in select countries for now
See the release date?
>>694147836
It's a game for dumb-dumbs with a low attention span. And we clearly have plenty here.
>>694146980
I see. So, the challenges of the game are walking and swiping your phone?
My god, I assume it's free to play.
Lots of potential with the idea, too, so it's supremely disappointing to see this sort of basic pandering to zero-effort positive reinforcement trendy "games" that are all over mobile.
>>694147836
>expecting more from a free smartphone app
Yeah man! And why did i spend money on the newesr game for console and pc, it cant even finger my ass and lick my dick! Why did i even purchase it!
>>694147493
The original launch was set for November of this year, but that doesn't change the fact that they knowingly dropped a steaming shit on their fan base
>>694148223
It's literally an Ingress clone with Pokemon slapped on it.
>>694141062
I do not know what's more annoying. All the pokefags that run around or the basement neckbeards that bitch about the game.
>>694148223
That's pretty much the whole game. Microtransactions out the ass. I played for one whole day.
>ITT: people with no friends shit on a game that becomes 100x better when you hang with your buds
>>694148254
kek, sounds like a poorfag couldn't spring for the Collector's Edition with special ass-fingering, dick-licking peripherals.
>>694141062
It's better than every mobile game out their at the moment.
>>694148223
>My god, I assume it's free to play.
Literally found out that this piece of shit exists like an hour ago, but I'm willing to bet it has premium features. And retards will gobble that shit up.
>>694148432
You don't really need to pay any of the microtransactions if you have good aim on your Pokeballs, and go to a ton of Pokestops.
I would understand this more if you lived in the middle of nowhere, but you can drive to any mall or store shopping center and find like a billion Pokestops everywhere.
>>694148526
>summoners war
Yeah, no.
>>694148455
I also enjoy walking and swiping my phone with my buds. We are truly party animals. Watch out, world!
>>694141062
>being this mad over a phone game
Bruv you need to relax it's just a game
Also the ability to battle and everything else will be added as it goes on.
>>694148037
>doesn't know how version numbering works
>doesn't know that a rolling release doesn't constitute a full release of a game and why it is used
>being this much of an idiot
okay sure anon sure
>>694148526
The calculator is a better game than this.
>>694148526
That doesn't mean very much.
G8 b8 m8
>>694143701
>people who don't play pokemon are playing this game
>this effects me in some way and that makes me mad.
>>694142141
Pokemon Go is basically Ingress with a pokemon skin and what appears to be slightly more mechanics. Ingress was even less of a game. but people played the shit out of that
>>694148862
I know the secret code to make it spell out BOOBIES! :D
>>694144400
Bro THEY ARE GOING TO ADD POKEMON BATTLES THE GAME IS NOT FINISHED YET.
Boy you're retarded.
>>694144484
>unironicly saying normie
>>>/r9k/
>>694143701
fucking sauce on that image
>>694148775
>party animals
Good job missing the point. I spent the weekend walking around getting some sun and exercising meeting new people and making existing relationships stronger. Im sorry you dont have friends to just hangout with.
>>694148258
it could've been done better yes hopefully between now and November they will make frankly critical changes such as having to weaken wilds before you can capture them
honestly there is ALOT they not only should add but NEED to add before its fully functional and whats more worrying is that i've got 100/151 pokemon and i've only been doing it for 2-3 days im sure there are others that have even more and if they make these changes will they just reset everyone
>>694144690
It was made by the same people who make the other pokemon games, a number of which have been there since the 90s when the first pokemon games came out.
>>694148861
Show me proof it is still in beta.
>implying numbering means shit
>>694146980
This. Sometimes when I'm walking I like to just enjoy the scenery and listen to some chill tunes. I live right by a river so it's nice to just walk down and look at and see everything around it. I could walk for miles. But if I keep pokemon go on, I can't walk for miles because one hour out my battery will be nearly dead and I'll have to turn off my music. But that's counter productive because most of my walking done in this ideal situation and walking is what I have to do to hatch these goddamn eggs
>>694141062
I know most /b/tards won't understand this concept but it gets you out and gets you socializing. Stops are usually frequent in more populated areas like downtown areas and shopping districts.
Since almost everyone plays this it's an automatic common ground to start from. I went out with some friends one night and found another group all on the same team as is and we all hung out for, I dunno, 2 hours? Just talking and working together to catch Pokémon.
That kind of outgoing socializing is literally non existent in today's times. So yeah people are looking at their phones but they're also talking to new people who they would never have any reason to talk to otherwise all because of this game.
>>694149125
If battles are added, the game honestly becomes a lot better.
Ah, but if this game is geared to "normies", it's very possible battles would be neutered, too.
>>694145821
No it hasn't
Not only has it only been released in 3 countries it still has a number of fetures not yet added.
How is being launched in only 3 countries "fully released"?
>>694149378
if you're this fucking stupid nothing i can do will fix that
>>694146632
the game is less about catching pokemon. the pokemon are a tool. the main game is to find "gyms" to control for your faction. you use your pokemon to defeat a gym's pokemon and evict them out of the gym to claim it for your faction and you station your pokemon there to defend it. This game is literally a virtual gang turf war.
>>694149606
What is an update? What is licensing issues?
>>694141062
If you had friends you'd understand
>>694148037
Oh no, your retarded and/or underage!
>>694148636
>Summoner Wars.
Ahahaha try not to be to autistic anon. No one played that fucking game.
>>694148958
No of course it isn't. But it's something.
>>694149616
Dude just provide me with proof from the company that says this is still the beta version?
>>694141062
>But the pokemon do NOTHING
this
>>694149776
Oh no! Show me proof it is still in beta instead of just calling people retarded!
>>694148636
>a Magic the Gathering rip off is good.
"no"
>>694149286
Sorry you need a "game" to go out, exercise and be social.
Whoa, sudden feeling of deja vu. I flashed back to when bronies were just becoming a thing. Not sure what the connection is, but hey.
>>694149532
>unironicly saying normie
Nice cringe
>>>/r9k/ may be more your speed.
>>694141062
>pokemon game released that makes you go outside and socialize
>anti-social faggots hate it
Real shocker here boys
>>694149891
>>694149808
as soon as the first number in the version is a 1 it is no longer in beta EG: 1.0.0
so yeah version numbering DOES mean shit and that is about as directly from the company as it gets
>>694149725
it hasn't been launched in all countries because they are doing a sift launch, they will put it out when they fix the server issues.
As the game goes on they will also add new fetures like battles and such.
>>694149954
Did i say i needed a game to do this? No you are just projecting your own insecurities onto me.
>>694150153
And this means it is still in beta?
>>694150079
oh and when you rage out and call me an idiot please see this >>694149616 for details
>>694149959
I put the goddamn double quotes around it, you filthy nigger.
How dare you offend my sensibilities, blah blah blah faggots.
>>694149891
It's only been soft launched in 3 countries to test it before adding more stuff and launching it in more.
Why do you think launching in 3 countries is a full game?
>>694150079
A quick launch isnt a beta faggot. The beta was finished a couple months ago,
>>694150338
the closed beta was yes
operative word would be "CLOSED"
>>694150279
Because this isnt the beta, it is a soft launch as you have said. It is a full game that will get updates. There are plenty of apps that arent launched in all countries and they are fully made.
why didnt they just give us the standard turn based fight system.
>>694150338
I don't know if it's in beta or not but that dosnt mean it won't get updates and added fetures like every single other game for the last decade.
If you think this first version is the only 100% finished no updates ever something Is wrong with you.
>>694150442
This isnt a beta, there is a difference between beta and soft launch
>>694147836
why are you upset over other people having fun?
you must be great at parties.
ITT neckbeards mad over a game that requires they do something other than stay on 4chan and jack off all day.
>>694150529
Yes it will get updates, updates like the ability to battle pokemon and other people.
.
>>694150591
exactly
I used to stay isolated, waiting for misfortune to befall me as it always does. I never went outside, I never had IRL friends since 2010. My computer recently died and I needed a reason not to kill myself.
This game shows up just in time.
Now I walk for hours a day and meet people. Just last night a new friend took me to another friend's house and we played Smash until 2am. I'm making friends off of this shit and my life is awesome now.
Catch this one
>>694150678
Yep
>>694150591
And every current game gets updates, i never said it wont get updates. Im saying it isnt in beta
>>694149776
>Your retarded
>Your
BUT THEY'LL PATCH IT
>>694145451
>Casual
I love this word.
Some of us have wives we fuck and children not to neglect.
>>694150680
Yes because every app gets updates, im just saying it isnt in beta
Why the fuck would they make a game primarily based on tradable collectables have minimal player to player interaction? Why can't i trade my shit?
>>694141062
>Why do you train at a gym?
You do know what gyms actually are irl, right?
>>694150154
kek really? "Dear Diary, i maed sum freendz 2day. they also liek mudkipz!"
Serious question: are there mudkipz in the game?
>>694150955
he's arguing because he's worried pokemon go is trying to steal his social standing
>>694141062
>gyms are for gym leaders not training.
Being this retarded.
>>694150752
Let me break it down for you
Just because an app has to deal with licensing and will release updates doesnt mean it is in beta. A soft launch isnt a beta. This is the game, yes it will get updates, yes it has had a limited release, but no it is not in beta
>>694142096
Are you kidding?
I'm batteling this autist for the gym in our street.
I'm about to go over to his house and bust his kneecaps if he tried to fuck with my gym again.
>>694151115
As of now, I don't think so. The other regions of Pokemon should be added in relatively soon, tho.
>>694151115
I havent found any. Also, go meet some people anon, your life will be better
gotta find some mankeys real soon, running out of dindu jynx
>>694151115
there arent and that kinda brings up an interesting point
now i grew up with gen1 so seeing all the old faces is nice but i would've thought it would appeal to kids more if they had the newer gen too
maby they are going to add them later it just seemed weird
>>694150714
Goddamn it, it won't stop Splashing.
>>694141062
Itd be better for the reasons you state. Youre totally right. As a long time fan of pokemon Im glad to see all the idiots who gave pokemon fans shit for years are now the ones getting into it late.
Pokemon go is a mindless game, but it was pretty cool being drunk and catching a squirtle in mt toilet while i pissed on it last night.
>>694151205
the version numbering disagrees with you i don't even have to at this point
>>694149616
>>694141062
It's a phone game. Phone games are simple games made for simple minded people.
>>694144543
The point of fun
>>694151289
I actually met the majority of my friends through Smash Bros Melee.
it's free so you have no right to complain
>>694141062
This Pokemon Go is an assimilation tactic.
All these people that never got into pokemon are now getting into it.
Imagine how much better sales will be for their next game now.
Imagine how much better the company will survive into the future.
Pokemon go wasnt made for the vets, it was made to rope in the non fans.
But also, you are right OP.
Ya'll need to chill the fuck out. It's a game.
>>694151792
I hate this line of thinking. Yes, we can all be grateful for devs offering free things, but that does not mean we shouldn't criticize something that needs improvement. A dev that shuts out any criticism with "shut up, it's free" takes no pride in their work and has no business releasing anything.
>>694151505
Why are you such a faggot, straight from niantic itself
>>694151299
Kek'd & chek'd
>>694149532
You realize that the battles you want and claim will be neutered was managed by 8 year olds?
The point is to go outside and maybe meet people. I've met a dozen people today walking around at the beach
>>694151777
See video games bring people together
>>694152262
not seeing the words full release
but please try again
>>694149664
Ok, so walking, swiping, and the same territory-owning aspect we've seen in a hundred other recent games?
Dammit guys, you're better than this!
>>694149664
THIS
>>694152598
>officially
>still being this much of a faggot
Jesus dude, sorry you dont understand words
>>694141062
Mad cause bad. Stay inside fat boy.
>>694152759
a beta IS an official release
ill even use it in a sentence just to make it real fucking simple for you "the company officially released the beta to the public in canada usa and australia"
Too many people are catching Pokemon in their cars driving and that's what Nintendo wanted to clear the world of idiots
>>694152455
Going to name the Mankeys: Obama
games shit
>>694141062
>2: A real battle system.
Because pokemon battle system is sooooooooo gooooooood amirite?
>>694141062
the world is full of sheeple memers
>>694152927
Where is it at on this chart? Live release? I will concede that it may be considered in a perpetual beta for awhile.
>>694152507
Yes, but 8 year olds have a lot more free time to spend learning a system if they so choose. I'm not sure if you can ask that much of a "grown-up" mobile audience.
Of course, I have no idea if there's such a thing as leveling or moveset customization. If it just came down to standardized moves and type matchups, there'd be nothing to neuter. Balance would be all out of whack, but that's getting too far into speculation.
Pokemon was always supposed to be social. I just need more depth if I'm gonna play something, that's all. No trollies.
>>694141062
How is 3 countries the whole world?
>>694152455
>>694153603
>i will concede
im not compromising you're wrong simple
>>694153337
It's not that bad, either. Pretty standard RPG fare. They don't drag on, either, unless someone puts forth an effort to do just that.
I haven't kept up with the latest stuff, though, so I might be wrong about the pacing now.
>>694154021
The battle system is fucking ass dude.
>>694154016
I said it might be considered perpetual beta, you win man.
>>694141062
It's the closest thing we have--and ever will have--to Pokemon IRL. You'll be changing your tune when the Johto Pokemon come out.
>>694141062
Completely agree, OP.
They should implement a battle system so that you have to battle wild Pokemon to weaken and capture them.
Niantic also needs to make it so that we can battle other trainers at-will to level Pokemon up.
The current battle system they use at gyms sucks balls (just swiping and tapping). The turn-based battle system should be implemented, instead.
You would think that, if you're going to put out a Pokemon game, you'd actually implement the game with actually game mechanics from Pokemon. It's like releasing a Call of Duty game, but no one has guns. It's retarded.
>>694152586
They do, but I played Melee because I truly enjoyed Melee. The sudden influx of friends was a nice side effect. Everyone had something to prove in that game.
>>694154181
What are you comparing it to?
>>694153337
>Because pokemon battle system is sooooooooo gooooooood amirite?
Turn-based battle systems are the shit, and it's a hallmark of *all* Pokemon games.
Pokemon Go is basically just Pokemon Snap for your phone, i.e., not an actual Pokemon game.
>>694154488
Call of Duty: Grain Farmer.
Android and iPhone releases: Summer 2018.
>>694154871
>What are you comparing it to?
Every battle system from every Pokemon game ever??
>>694145045
this is how i feel about the modern rave scene. used to be a safehaven for people that society shit on. now all these mainstream trend hopping faggots with shit attitudes are attending and ruining all the events with their shittyness. Overdoses have skyrocketed cuz theyre fucking morons with no common sense. also used to be 10x easier to get laid in rave scene. now al the girls are defensive as fuck cuz all the chads harassing them constantly.
>>694145821
agreed. theres no such thing as a partial release. they quite clearly released the game too early when it wasnt even done yet, but thats on them. they fucked their own shit.
>>694146632
there is no game. it IS pokemon snap. you just collect pictures that do nothing. the only part thats an actual game is the gym battles which are automated AI battles and you spam pressing attack as fast as you can
>>694147632
it comes down to participation trophys again. an entire generation of snowflakes raised to put no actual effort into anything and be rewarded for it. thats why this game is doing so well. if this was a real pokemon game, half these people would be complaining about the battle system and quit. in fact, i bet if they ever do put in a battle system, theyll all bitch about it
>>694141062
agreed completely. all these idiots saying 'but its free 2 play phone app' have clearly never even explored mobile gaming before in their lives. there are countless rpgs for cellphones that have quests, battle systems, massive levels, etc. theres no excuse for how lacking the pokemon game is. they shouldve kept it in beta longer till it was actually ready for release
Why would anyone play this game?? What type of self respecting Pokémon fan would actually spend their time and money on such a bastardized version of pokemon! You should all be ashamed... Unless you're all just casual mobile faggots who've never actually played Pokémon... But anyone who has ever played Pokémon should not support this monstrosity. There are 4 aspects that make up a Pokémon game: Hunting, Capturing, Grinding, and Battling, this game satisfies 1 of those categories. The capturing is merely a Pokémon Paper Toss game, the grinding is accomplished by paying real money, and the battling is done not with the classic Pokémon battles mechanic that requires actual skill and strategic, it gets replaced with tapping on your phone screen as fast as possible wins.... It's disgusting, whoever pays the most money wins... You fake gamer fans supporting this disgusting sellout by Nintendo releasing a half assed sorry excuse of a game after promising to never release a shitty half assed mobile game and sellout with micro-transactions. I urge you all to open your eyes and uninstall and rally together to send a message to Nintendo to not fuck us over with half assed games! There is no reason why this game shouldn't have the same classic Pokémon battle mechanic!
>>694155011
Hey, don't be badmouthing Snap now. At least the Pokemon moved around the environment in that game.
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>>694154297
im not interested in winning you're wrong kinda like this
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_versioning#Numeric
>>694141062
>>694155317
>im not interested in winning
Ok man. I didnt know perpetual beta was a thing, my bad.
>>694141062
You have valid points, but none of them matter. Because this "game" is not about being an awesome, immersive, complex or interesting video game experience. It is not meant to be played like a traditional vidya. It is a fun, cute little thing for your phone to waste 5 minutes on while youre at the bar or walking to the gas staion or some shit.
>>694155226
You sound like Chris-chan when Sonic had its arm color changed.
Just because you don't like something (or, you know, take a FUCKING VIDEO GAME was waaaaaaaay too seriously, in this case), doesn't mean it's bad, it's just not for you.
Go back to your basement, we don't need you out here.
>>694155237
>Hey, don't be badmouthing Snap now. At least the Pokemon moved around the environment in that game.
Ok, let it be known that Pokemon Snap is one tier above Pokemon Go.
>>694155085
So you're comparing it to itself? Fantastic. Please try again if you actually wish to make a point.
I don't get the game. Seems like a childish thing and motherfuckers need to grow up. I compare it to furrys and ponyfags. But I guess its getting these unwashed autists to go outside for once and air their sweaty asses out.
>>694155619
no bro. pokemon is serious business.
I think its pretty fun just to meet other people and to fuck around getting higher levels.
Its still in beta so they'll more than likely add more content in the future.
>>694155661
>So you're comparing it to itself? Fantastic. Please try again if you actually wish to make a point.
Are you retarded? The Pokemon Go "battle system" is shit compared to the battle system for every other Pokemon game. That's the point.
All you're doing in Pokemon Go is spam-tapping the screen against shitty AI.
>>694156025
>its still in beta
yes anon. keep believing those lies.
>>694149012
I think I kinda understand his frustration, in my town Pokémon was pretty much the Devils game if you had it, you where trash to everyone around you
But now Pokémon go is out and everyone has it, it just feels like there playing it because it's a trend and not playing it because they like it
>>694145821
you realize that's like saying when Clash of Clans was released it was the "full" game.
they're going to add stuff you daft twat
If the battle system were the same, no one would pay for the handheld games anymore , they had to keep it somewhat unique so their other games still hold appeal.
I don't expect you fags to understand this concept but I'm sick of seeing this shit.
>>694156228
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sb8bFt1EzTQ
>>694155648
Pudgy 90s Sonic vs Lanky 2k Sonic, GO!
>90s is better
>>694156122
its a pretty stupid system. just find pokemon with 12+ attack and rapid press button. pretty much win every fight. the dodge system is retarded too.
also, the entire interface is buggy as fuck. trying to scroll down on a pokemons info page doesnt work 90% of the time. you have to sit there trying over and over and over.
>>694155657
Not really
>>694156186
it is...
>>694156322
So they're lowering the bar on something that had the potential to be the single, greatest game in existence?
>Niantic: let's make it mediocre instead of making the legendary game that could have been
>>694156122
Yikes. Read my earlier post again. I was talking about implementing the actual Pokemon system into Go.
We're on the same side, doofus.
>>694156303
Listen, i admit it is in a state if perpetual beta
>>694156557
In order to capitalize on both markets
>Yes they did.
Is complaining about it making you feel any better
>>694141062
This guy gets it
I'm like where we're you when Hoenn needed saving from the wrath of Kyogre and Groudon?
or when Team Rocket, 3 years after being foiled by Red, returned to wreck havoc in Johto?
But seriously op, it's kind of good in a gimmicky way.
>>694156557
this. exactly how i felt when i first played it. so much disappointment. couldve been fucking phenomenal.
also this horse shit that its still in beta is a lie nerds are telling tehmselves because theyre in denial that the game is shit. the game was already in beta and they rushed the release before fixing any of the reported bugs. as soon as it hit google play, it was no longer in beta. all my friends that had the beta were telling me how shit it was, but i held out hopes. then suddenly its just on the market with no announcement or anything. they didnt even have much of a presence at Anime Expo the week of its release which shows me they wernt prepared at all.
perhaps hillary clinton paid them to release early so wed all forget about the fbi bullshit?
Mobile games in general are garbage, and obviously can't be compared to games you would play on a pc(or a console, I suppose).
A game on android clearly can't be as complex or have as much depth as an actual game. Even the "better" games for phones are pretty shit.
So basically, it's a game for people who don't actually like games. And stupid people.
>>694141062
>app has been out for about a week
"OMG ITS THE SHITTIEST THING EVER BECAUSE I DONT FIND IT ENTERTAINING!!1!"
you don't have to like it or even play it, it doesnt even cost anything. different people like different things, i dont understand the worldwide boner that everyone has for emma watson but im not shitting my pants over it
>>694156514
>>694157015
wrong. wrong in every way. you need to go explore the mobile gaming world better. theres alot of really fun RPGs with the same quality of the pokemon games. youre just making up excuses to justify a bad game.
>>694141062
I thought I was the only one who thought this
I really want this game to be good and I guess I cant complain because its free I just expected more
>>694157015
So like every other app game
> No battling to catch Pokemon... not even a little.
> GPS hack on rooted phone = I can go anywhere and catch any Pokemon. No safeguards.
> No adequate friend system
> Horrible graphics
> Horrible character customization
> Absolutely no storyline mode
> Pokedex is very limited
I wish they made two maps... a Pokemon world which overlays the real Google maps world.
OP, this is exactly what I would do as a kid. I would run around my local cul de sac, pretend there were pokemon while running around in the grass in-game and pretend I was actually playing
I literally made a 2 hour drive back to my home neighborhood to play these games, and pokestops that were key areas in my pretend world as a kid were gyms and stops, and on top of that I found a motherfucking Kadabra there, and he's a boss nigga
Im cumming so much nostalgia, I dont even care what you think
>>694157078
You don't get a boner just @ the thought of fucking Hermione Granger? Jesus how damaged are you.
>>694157078
This is a forum.
We talk about things.
Sometimes, we talk about things that we don't agree on.
Also, I don't see how the amount of time the app has been out for is in any way relevant.
fuckin' losers.
>>694157258
you forgot the fact that you cant even see the fucking pokemon on your camera if you dont have a gyroscope. what kind of retarded as fuck bullshit is that
>>694156879
>Is complaining about it making you feel any better
Yes, actually. It's quite cathartic, thank you.
>>694157199
> you need to go explore the mobile gaming world better
I have.
>RPGs with the same quality of the pokemon games
Yeah, they suck. That's what I said.
>>694157267
What do you do with your Kadabra?
People like it. Even with the game being bout 80% bugs. Devs are prolly measuring how much theyll charge peeple and still get nuf players when they release the less buggy version in patreon mode.
stop shitting on everyone elses fun. it doesnt effect you so fuck off
>put "swipe right if you're near a lot of pokestops"
>matches up by huge %
dont hate the player
hate the ga
oh wait
>>694157629
Go to the gyms nearby and conquer them in the name of Team Mystic and get my prestige up.
Dude I play this so well I can take a level 150 and beat a 600 if you just figure its moveset and type set and dodge every power move (which is ez)
>>694157744
>the moment when it clicked
>it's a pokemon-based dating app
>>694157199
>youre just making up excuses to justify a bad game
What? Exactly where did I give the impression that I like this shit game?
A game on a mobile phone obviously can't compare to a pc or console game. This isn't even debatable. A phone will obviously put a limit on what can be developed on it. Not to mention a touchscreen is awful for playing most games.
>>694157377
i dont think shes ugly, i just dont cum in my pants by thinking about her
>>694157379
talking about things is different than saying "This game SUCKS" simply because it has parts you dont like
also i mean that since the game just recently came out and is on 0.29.0 (according to the app) it hasnt had time to truly react to mass usage or get updated. yeah it was beta tested but that only does so much. all im saying is give it a chance and some time to improve before vilifying it. Niantic has already stated that theyre planning on implementing big things like p2p trading.
>>694141062
how bout you fuck off
![Screenshot_2016-07-11-13-58-15[1].png](https://i.imgur.com/ECC6YO1.png "Screenshot_2016-07-11-13-58-15[1].png")
the game is already abuse-able by virgin wizard betalords
just look at this shit i have to deal with. this is the gym leader at the gym next to my house. this spurgelord has been holding this gym all week. noone is ever going to be able to take this
>how do you kill that which has no life
>>694158047
>"This game SUCKS" simply because it has parts you dont like
As long as you point out exactly what it is you don't like, it's a valid thing to bring up.
In regard to the rest of your post, I don't care how much they update it. The concept of the game itself is unappealing to me. Obviously, you can play it all you want, I don't care,
>Multi-billion dollar company has made the same game where you catch pokemon, train them, and fight them, all using the same basic mechanics throughout every installment for almost 3 decades
>releases a FREE game for phones that happens to have POKEMON attached to it
>wtfitisntafullpokemongame?!.jpg
>Gotta catch 'em autists!
>>694157900
Level 600. Is that really a thing.
>who needs level caps
Anyway, if the battle system was more than just tappy tappy, I'd be more EXCITE.
>>694158310
get gud
rise up on them christ fags
>>694158490
>Anyway, if the battle system was more than just tappy tappy, I'd be more EXCITE.
That's to make the game more accessible to the mentally handicapped(the target audience).
OP is right and you're a bunch of bandwagoning faggots overhyping this game when in reality it's pointless and a waste of energy. You literally do fuck all in this game but walk. Disregarding the whole catching thing, You cannot utiIlise your pokemon at all and when you battle in gyms you do what, tap the opposing pokemon faster to beat it? Why didn't they just do the old turn based mechanic which took strategy? Pointlessly tapping your screen for your screen to eventually cave in.
Nothing but a battery drainer that's being milked for its name.
>>694158310
You can't beat one fucking Pokemon when you get to throw 6 at it? I beat a fucking 1200 level Vaporeon on my college campus with a 449 Jolteon, a 718 Golbat, and a 602 Pidgeot.
The guy holding the gym isn't breaking the game, you just suck.
>>694158966
DUBS HAS SPOKEN
>>694158310
>how do you kill which has no life
In the pokemon world he has no life, but he goes outside so he has a life. So when you see him at the gym, get ready with your wire and choke him out. Make sure to dump his body in the church cemetery.
I drive around my neighborhood becaus I don't want to walk or make eye contact with anybodu
>>694158374
Nah, I get the frustration. It's so, so, so close to being an amazing thing. People have wanted either a Pokemon MMO or some sort of VR Pokemon for years and years. This is close, but fuck, what it doesn't do is just irksome.
Best hope it's gonna get new content, niggers.
>>694158966
the only water pokemon in my area are on the la river. i stood on a bridge using lures for an hour trying to farm water types and all of them had CPs of 10-50 even though im level 9. also the rate they appeared was abysmal too
>>694158825
total burn, bro
This just happened.
>>694142993
>implying you ever leave you house or even own a bike
>>694159168
Follow up , I'm out of pokeballss -.- need to go out side/:
>>694158966
WHAT'S WITH THESE NUMBERS.
Sweet jesus, it's like NIS developed this game.
>>694159258
Thanks.
>>694159126
This is the correct way to play Pokemon Go
>>694159126
ITT: Pokemon Go metagame strats
Personally, I just think it had great potential. I agree with most of your points OP, but you have to admit, it's a great starting point. Maybe we'll get p2p battling, etc, in updates.
>>694159437
the stupidest part about the number system is basically you have to throw all of your pokemon in the trash that you farm for the first 5-7 levels because they only give yo low numbers and you cant level them up
>>694159273
Tell that to a good Melee Puff.
>>694145451
MOBA's are the lowest common denominator of casual. They are the result of casualizing an entire genre to the point of near non-existence. What the fuck are you on?
>>694159273
>kek to the 3rd power
All that jiggle.
>>694159273
She's going to be in for a surprise when her jigglypuff puts her to sleep, rapes her and draws a cock on her face
if you want to play old school pokemon, fire up that GBA advance or a .rom and have at it.
I don't even like PokeGo. I agree with many of your points. That said, it is a cute idea that's both easily accessible and casual. THAT'S why it's so popular - mystery solved.
the game is fun because most people just want a cute and simple distraction while they ride on the train or whatever. it makes perfect sense they would make the game this way.
it's compatible with how modern casual gamers operate. it's not designed for the neckbeards of 4chan.
>>694141062
By "grew up in the 90's" do you mean you we're born in 1999?
>>694159437
The numbers are the Combat Power of the Pokemon, basically how strong they are (kinda like levels in the actual games).
The higher the CP, the harder it is to beat, so theoretically, a 449 Jolteon like mine shouldn't stand much of a chance against a 1200 Vaporeon.
However, there are type advantages, so my Jolteon could lay down a good amount of damage before being knocked out, which makes way for my Golbat who comes in and does a lot of damage by itself through sheer power (without type advantages).
After Golbat was defeated, my Pidgeot was automatically sent out and finished off the fucker.
So, in short, when you throw your 6 average Pokemon at 1 opposing strong Pokemon, usually you will win because a mob of many will usually kick the shit out of one guy.
>>694159739
Whuh? Why can't you level up the first ones you catch?
>>694142096
It does not matter if you win or loose, Its fun becouse you did your best with a team who did there best too. and you can learn from you mistake's and gett better. but you proberly won't, you don't wanna do your best. and have fun. you only wand the fun part. well sorry to brake it to you but lol and dota are the wrong game's for you. maybe you should call a hooker to suck your dick... you don't have to jerk off. and can have fun but maybe pickign up the phone is to mutch commitment for ya.
>>694149606
>released in 3 countries
idk about that, my friends already playing this and we live in switzerland, which i dont think is one of those 3 countries
>>694159218
This is when you stop being a newfag and go catch a fucking Ground-type and stop complaining.
That or throw your SIX POKEMON AT THE ONE OPPOSING POKEMON until it faints.
>>694156025
>I find it fun meeting other people
Next time you step up in my gym i'm going to shoot you nigga
it's not the best thing in the world, but it's fun and it's getting people active and out again which is something this entire world SORELY needs. I met up with people I haven't seen in years the last two nights as we were all playing. we grouped up and worked together and caught some rare pokemon last night. it's fun, it's easy and as far as lacking content and depth, yes you're right. It does, but they plan on patching in trading and battling within the next 3 weeks, they already have gym battling and a team system with red,blue and yellow. It doesn't really serve much of a purpose except for making shitty memes that make people laugh.
>>694160253
Ah, ok. So, they're not really "levels".
The thought of someone raising a Pokemon 1000+ levels was...uncomfortable.
>>694159739
Not necessarily. The CP ratings are pretty random, so it's just bad luck. I got a 332 CP Beedrill from a PokeStop lure when I was level 6.
>>694141062
you're right... this game is awefull.
It's just Ingress with Pokemon.
When It is something not, then a f*** Pokemon game.
Why did Niantic Lab did fuck up this game so badly?
All they needed to do, was to make a f* normal Pokemon game, with the only difference that the trainers you fight are real persons. The Gyms you fight in are real persons. And to catch a damm Pokemon you've to actually wander around in nature.
I would have paid for a game like that! Like Actually like 60€ PC game price becouse it could have been fucking awesome!
But all we've got is a fucking second Ingress without any interactions with other players.
Also.. the AR future just sucks.... I mean. Who the hell voluntary place with a future, most phones can't handle yet. ,You've to look around like a idiot to actually find the pokemon in the bowl of your fucking toilet. And it fucking drys your battery in no time. Not realy a good point for a game you're supposed to play outside...
>>694160656
Yeah, they're not levels. Your trainer has a level, which determines the max CP a Pokemon of yours can have before you have to level up again.
>>694160166
That's incorrect, the game is popular BECAUSE it's Pokemon. Niantic could have implemented a better system, and people would have loved it more.
>>694160833
please become a developer so you can realize how ridiculous you sound
>all they needed to do
>>694143701
can someone shoop this so her asshole is bigger? she is almost saarlac encarnate, but just not quite
>>694160833
Wait wait wait. This could change EVERYTHING.
Can you find Pokemon in your toilet?
CAN YOU FIND POKEMON IN YOUR TOILET?
>>694160388
You can level them up and evolve them by using that species' respective candy. It's not like other Pokemon games where you fight and grind to level.
>>694161050
English isn't my main tongue, faggot...
Also... I am a developer.. not for games thought.
>>694161087
Theoretically, yes.
>>694160833
>nobody knew about ingress till pokemon go came out
>all these ingress players talking about how great it was all of a sudden
>>694161275
Let me guess, you're developing Autism.
>>694160878
Oof, I see. So, if you wanted to "min-max", you might be looking at dumping teams multiple times.
But then, I don't think this game was built with that kinda player in mind.
>>694161050
>please become a developer so you can realize how ridiculous you sound
Are you retarded? The APKs for the Pokemon system ALREADY exists. Any competent dev can write wrappers when they need to, and Niantic has teams of them.
the gym battle system is 100% broken
half the time when i try to enter a gym battle, it gets to the GO part and then automatically goes back to the gym screen before i can even attack. also it wont even let me pick what pokemon i want to use. it just autopicks 3 for more. now it doesnt even show the 3. it asks you to pick 1 to battle with and then if it dies it just auto assigns a new one.
this shit sucks
>>694161275
if you're not a developer for games you're clearly not a developer in the context that we're speaking in a thread about game development
what i mean is that you can't just pull fucking magic out of thin air and put it into a game.
things aren't that easy in real life
>>694160166
>fire up GBA
We can, but sincs it's a pokemon game it should already have the original battling/catching mechanics
The only reason they did battling mechanics like this is to cater to players who don't know how the original battling system works. They're just too lazy to create a tutorial and they know that simplicity is what brings new players, they couldn't give a fuck about catering to original fans as long as they've got sun & moon etc
>>694161087
>Most people in my town are finding eevee when they go take a shit...
Best pokemon though
>>694151214
>>694161275
this site is for english speakers only
>>694161185
And you can buy more candy with real world monies, I'm guessing.
>>694161404
that work with every phone in every location? they're ALREADY having massive server issues with this game
you do realize this is the biggest release of a game like this in existence and they're still having massive problems?
>"BUT JUST DO EVERYTHING:
>>694143786
This. It's seriously that fucking sad. I can't wait to hear about the first case of someone stepping in front of a moving car trying to capture one of these stupid things though lol
