5 reasons to love Pokemon GO

Niantic’s Pokemon GO is loved by various age groups, from kids to senior citizens, and is played by millions worldwide. The game uses the phone’s GPS to function in real time and offers immersive augmented-reality gameplay. It boasts distinctive gameplay features, mechanics, and combat systems, some of which are similar to mainline installments, like catching Wild Pocket Monsters with Poke Balls, hatching eggs with Incubators, and joining competitions.

The game is adored for several reasons, and since Niantic regularly rolls out new content for users, it remains relevant despite having completed eight years in the industry.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's views.

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Good reasons to adore Pokemon GO gameplay

1) Helps improve physical and mental health

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A report by Science Direct has shown that playing Pokemon GO is a good way to improve one’s physical and mental health. Trainers can use the game as a map to explore new places or set a destination where they want to go for a walk or jog and carry out other fun activities. Walking, jogging, and running promote a healthy mind and body, and the gameplay revolves around this.

Pokémon Go helped me lose weight and I am forever thankful 😁 byu/FarTransportation376 inpokemongo

Players have to walk 12 KM when hatching 12 KM Pokemon eggs, and the same is the case for items that take 10 KM, 7 KM, 5 KM, and 2 KM walk time to hatch. From kids to grandparents, whoever sets out for a walk to hatch either of the eggs is more likely to feel relaxed and calm. Because of this, trainers love Pokemon GO and all of its beneficiary features.

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2) Trainers can make friends

Friends (Image via Niantic)

A study conducted by the University of Utah Health shows that players who are socially uncomfortable in public or are fighting through social anxiety report that playing Pokemon GO helps them overcome this problem to a certain degree. This is because making friends in the mobile game isn’t that challenging, which it appears to be for many. One can visit different groups and discussion forums related to GO and propose a friendship offer to other fellow trainers to play together.

One can make friends with up to 450 trainers. For those who want to find local buddies, they should visit Gyms and PokeStops. Many people are found playing Pokemon GO at or around these stops as they host Raid Battles, offer Field Research Tasks, provide items like Berries and Poke Balls, and more.

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3) Encourages physical exercise

Physical activity (Image via Niantic)

Just like Pokemon Sleep, which encourages trainers to get sound sleep, Pokemon GO inspires its users to do physical exercise. Completing routes and traveling distances to hatch eggs are two ways to achieve this, both offering numerous benefits to playing this monster-training mobile game.

With Niantic allowing trainers to create their Routes, trainers have started appreciating the game even more. Some Routes are short, some are long, and by choosing the one they desire, they can play the game and enjoy health benefits at the same time.

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4) Is playable among family members

Friends and families. (Image via Niantic)

Connecting with family members on Pokemon GO is easy and can enhance your gaming experience. The game's user-friendly interface makes it easy for them to understand the basics of the game. Having your members in your GO ID will not only help you improve your gaming, but it will also bring everyone together under the same roof.

Family members can go to Gyms to fight against Raid Ultra Beasts like Guzzlord. Or they can simply stay home, have a cup of coffee, and trade the rarest and the shiniest Pokemon they have caught in the wild or obtained through the research tasks.

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5) To discover new locations

Routes (Image via Niantic)

Not every Pokemon is found in the same locations, the natural habitat of a Pokemon determines where it is more likely to spawn. For this reason, fans visit unique areas with distinct weather to get certain Pocket Monsters. They even gather up at local events like Pokemon GO 2024 Fest: New York to catch some, make friends, experience culture and traditions, discover foods and more.

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That said, these are the five good reasons why people love Pokemon GO, but there are many more unfolded explanations.