【How to Play】

Pokemon GO incorporates the real world's geography into its game map, allowing players to navigate a virtual representation of their actual location. Within this virtual world, players are able to explore and search for Pokemon. The game screen provides information on nearby Pokemon, with the phone vibrating as a notification when they are in close proximity. By selecting a Pokemon on the screen, players have the opportunity to capture it using a "Pixie ball." The key to success lies in accurately throwing the ball and tapping the screen at the appropriate moment. Once a Pokemon is successfully captured, it is added to the player's Pokedex. PokeStops and Gyms are additional elements in the game. PokeStops are commonly found at real world landmarks, art installations, historical markers, and similar locations, offering in-game items such as pixie balls and potions. Gyms serve as arenas where players can engage in battles between their Pokemon and those belonging to other players. Furthermore, players can obtain new Pokemon by hatching Pokemon eggs. This requires physical movement in the real world, with the game tracking the player's steps and hatching eggs after a designated number of steps are reached. This game design encourages players to actively participate in the real world, which is a prominent aspect of Pokemon GO.

【Pros and Cons】

Pros

1.With AR technology and geo-positioning system, Pokemon GO cleverly combines the virtual game world with the real world to bring players a new game experience.

2.Many features in the game, such as exploring new PokeStops and hatching Pokemon eggs, require players to walk in the real world. This to a certain extent encourages players to carry out outdoor activities, which is conducive to health.

3.Pokemon battles in Gyms and activities such as teaming up to catch Legendary Pokemon increase interaction between players and make the game more social.

Cons

1.Since the game requires the player to walk in the real world, there may be some security concerns. For example, players may not be aware of their surroundings while playing, which can lead to accidents.

2.Since the game requires constant use of GPS and AR functions, the battery drain is fast.

3.The experience of the game is heavily dependent on the player's geographical location. In sparsely populated areas, PokeStops and Pokemon may be fewer, which may limit the gaming experience for some players.

4.In order to keep the game fresh, the game needs to be constantly updated with new Pokemon and features. This can cause some players to be unable to keep up with the update.