Pokemon Go - All you need to know about a game that creates global frenzy

Pokemon Go, location-based augmented reality game, has created global frenzy within a short span of its launch. It is a free-to-play to game available for iOS and Android devices. Pokemon Go was launched across places of the world in the month of July. 

Once downloaded, Pokemon Go makes use of GPS and camera of compatible devices. Subsequently players are allowed to capture and train Pokemon (virtual creatures), who appear on the mobile screens as if in the real world. 

Besides, the game also supports in-app purchases of additional gameplay items however the game is free to play as mentioned above. An optional companion Bluetooth wearable device, the Pokémon Go Plus, is planned for future release and will alert users when Pokémon are nearby.

Pokemon Go has become the fastest game to top the App Store and Google Play. Within two days of release, it was installed on more than 5% of Android devices in the United States, according to SimilarWeb. 

The game evoked mixed reactions. The users praised the overall gaming experience and the adventure it provides, but also noted some technical glitches which were apparent at launch. Soon after the launch, the game quickly became a craze among users, which in turn resulted in a boon to the stock value of The Pokémon Company and Nintendo. 

Moreover, some of the medical experts are of the view that the game aids in improving the player’s mental and physical health. On the contrary, it was also surrounded by controversy due to reports oof causing accidents and being a public nuisance at some places. 

Some of the simple steps to follow to play Pokemon Go:

• Download the game from App store or Google Play

• Create your own Avatar

• Then, player’s current location is displayed

• Number of Pokestops and Pokemon gyms appears

• PokéStops provide players with items, such as eggs, Poké Balls, and potions

• As players travel the real world, their avatar moves along the game's map

• Players can catch wild Pokemon instead of battling them

• Player’s mobile displays Pokémon’s image as though it were in the real world