Level 26
Seen: 129
Caught: 129
Start Date: 7/8/2016
Team : Valor
Just waiting on finishing a few evolutionary lines : Charizard, Blastoise, Vileplume, Victreebell, Dewgong, Muk, Cloyster, Gengar, Weezing, Hypno, as well as a few of the rarer mons and region-specifics.
I'm still having fun with this game even though I feel like the developers are focusing on the wrong things (appraisals?). I know there is disagreement on tracking, but honestly, a stronger tracker is great for app engagement. You're more likely to check the game and actually go out and hunt when you know you have a really good chance of tracking something down. And even though the current tracker can be used, it's definitely not the greatest solution. Even something as simple as a direction arrow would be the extra incentive to drop everything and dash out of the house in your PJs.
It definitely feels like they haven't thought through player retention and engagement. Daily missions to spin a roulette wheel for stardust and coins is basic stuff. And how did they not implement shiny pokemon? Or buyable avatar customization items? Such easy things to keep people engaged.
If my wife wasn't super into the game alongside me I'm not sure how much longer I would play the app. But still, it's been a hell of a ride so hats off to Niantic for that at least.