“The game is in shambles right now”: Pokemon GO player complains about latest in-game condition

In a recent Reddit post, user Foulmouth232 voiced their frustration over the current state of Pokemon GO, calling it the lowest point the game has reached. They highlighted several issues, including the overabundance of common Kanto Pokemon, tedious ball-throwing mechanics, and persistent bugs affecting gameplay.

"After we got the biomes, we've hand a handful of Kanto Pokemon take up like 50% of all the spawns, even during events. You know which ones, because they are everywhere: Tangela, Machop, Mankey, Eevee, Gastly, Grimer etc. On top of that, the newest update made throwing balls - the most basic feature in the game - super tedious. So now we have super boring and unchanging spawns that are tedious to even catch"

The game is in shambles right now byu/Foulmouth232 inpokemongo

As expected, the Pokemon GO community had a lot to say about these problems. Several players echoed Foulmouth232’s sentiment about the monotonous wild spawns. User IlyBoySwag remarked that this issue is not new, pointing out that previous seasons also suffered from repetitive spawns.

Post by user Foulmouth232 stirred up a discussion among disappointed Pokemon GO players (Image via Reddit)

They argued that the game would feel much more engaging if each season introduced genuinely distinct wild spawns. This sentiment highlights a common desire for more dynamic and varied gameplay experiences, which could keep players more interested and invested.

The recent egg events have been particularly annoying for many. Stickyplants shared their disappointment with the scarcity of desired Pokemon from eggs, noting the frustration of having full egg slots with unwanted Pokemon.

"20 per day? My experience was more like “oh no, all my egg slots are full, I guess I’ll get… 1 chance at a riolu egg” I was not about to buy incubators to essentially “throw away” eggs I didn’t even care about just to get a chance at good ones"

jaye-tyler expressed their discontent with the game's recent direction, admitting to a significant reduction in their playtime.

Pokemon GO players give insightful inputs and experiences (Image via Reddit)

They criticized the practice of locking new Pokemon behind eggs, which diminishes the excitement of encountering new species in the wild.

This comment underscores the broader concern that the game’s current model does not offer enough incentives to keep long-term players engaged.

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The latest reported Poke Ball throwing mechanics in Pokemon GO

Pokemon GO's recent ball throw changes have been a popular topic lately (Image via Reddit)

The recent changes to Poke Ball throwing mechanics have also been a major point of contention. Many players on different platforms, including Reddit user Protoj14, detailed their struggles with hitting nice, great, and excellent throws, attributing this to unpredictable hit boxes and flight paths.

This has made completing throw challenges much more difficult and frustrating. The community widely agrees that these changes have negatively impacted the core gameplay experience, making it less rewarding and more tedious.

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The Pokemon GO community is clearly unhappy with the game's current state. From repetitive spawns and frustrating egg events to problematic throwing mechanics and persistent bugs, players are finding it increasingly difficult to stay engaged.

The hope remains that upcoming events, like the GO Fest, will bring much-needed improvements. However, if Niantic doesn't address these concerns soon, many players may struggle to find reasons to continue their Pokemon GO journey.