Can I play POKEMON GO on a phone?

Most action games here support touch with an on-screen pad and attack buttons. A desktop with a keyboard tends to feel more precise, but phone play works.

Does it save my progress?

Often the game stores your furthest stage in the browser on that device. It does not sync to an account, so another device starts from the beginning.

Is there a difficulty setting?

Some action games offer one on the start screen. Many do not, and instead ramp up stage by stage. Expect the early stages to be the gentlest.

Browser game · Action

POKEMON GO

Join Trainers across the globe who are discovering Pokémon as they explore the world around them.

4.3

Play now — it's free

Runs in your browser · no download

Category: Action
Score: 4.3
Device: Mobile + Desktop
Access: Free Play
Controls: Touch + Keyboard
Type: HTML5 Game

The guide

Overview

Join Trainers across the globe who are discovering Pokémon as they explore the world around them. Pokémon GO is the global gaming sensation that has been downloaded over 1 billion times and named “Best Mobile Game” by the Game Developers Choice Awards and “Best App of the Year” by TechCrunch. _______________ UNCOVER THE WORLD OF POKÉMON: Explore and discover Pokémon wherever you are. CATCH more Pokémon to complete your Pokédex. JOURNEY alongside your Buddy Pokémon to help make your Pokémon stronger and earn rewards. COMPETE in epic Gym battles and... TEAM UP with other Trainers to catch powerful Pokémon during Raid Battles. It’s time to get moving,your real-life adventures await. Let’s GO. _______________ Notes: - This app is free-to-play and offers in-game purchases. It is optimized for smartphones, not tablets. - Compatible with Android devices that have 2GB RAM or more and have Android Version 4.4,7.0+ installed. - Compatibility is not guaranteed for devices without GPS capabilities or devices that are connected only to Wi-Fi networks. - Application may not run on certain devices even if they have compatible OS versions installed. - It is recommended to play while connected to a network in order to obtain accurate location information. - Compatibility information may be changed at any time. - Please visit PokemonGO.com for additional compatibility information

What it's like to play

Reflexes carry you through the first few stages of an action game. After that, you need to read the room. Where the enemies come from, how long an attack animation takes, when to retreat. The pace rarely lets up, and health is always a little scarcer than you would like. Sessions are tense in a good way, and victory tends to arrive just as your hands start to ache.

Controls

Join Trainers across the globe who are discovering Pok mon as they explore the world around them Pok mon GO is the global gaming sensation that has been downloaded over 1 billion times and named Best Mobile Game by the Game Developers Choice Awards and

How to play

1Spend the first stage moving constantly and watching enemy patterns rather than trying to win quickly.
2Use dodge or jump to break out of a corner. Being surrounded is the most common cause of a game over.
3Time your attacks for when an enemy has just finished theirs; most action games leave a gap there.
4Keep health pickups in reserve when you can, and grab them only when a bar is actually low.

Features

Free to play, nothing to install, no account needed
Loads in the browser tab and opens full screen when you press Play
Plays best with the phone turned sideways or on a wider screen
Touch controls on phones and tablets, mouse and keyboard on a computer
Listed under Action

Why it's worth a go

The appeal of POKEMON GO is simple: tension, release, repeat. It runs free in a browser with nothing to download, loads in seconds, and gives you a proper fight without any commitment. When it ends, you close the tab and that is that.

Who it's for

Suits players who enjoy combat and pressure. Teenagers and adults make up most of the audience, though older children with good reflexes will keep up. Not aimed at very young players.

FAQs

Can I play POKEMON GO on a phone?: Most action games here support touch with an on-screen pad and attack buttons. A desktop with a keyboard tends to feel more precise, but phone play works.
Does it save my progress?: Often the game stores your furthest stage in the browser on that device. It does not sync to an account, so another device starts from the beginning.
Is there a difficulty setting?: Some action games offer one on the start screen. Many do not, and instead ramp up stage by stage. Expect the early stages to be the gentlest.