Highlights
- Pokemon GO proves that it is a truly accessible and popular mobile video game for players of all varieties, even adorable kittens.
- A video shows a cute cat playing Pokemon GO and successfully capturing a Weedle by pouncing on the bouncing Poke Balls on the screen.
- The game's simple yet satisfying gameplay, along with its innovative AR technology and frequent community events, contribute to its sustained popularity and active user-base.
Proving that gaming truly is for everyone, a Pokemon GO player recently shared a video of their adorable kitten making an incredible capture of a Weedle while playing the game. With simple yet satisfying gameplay that even a cat can enjoy, Pokemon GO proves to be one of the most accessible and popular mobile video games for players of all varieties.
First released as an April Fools' joke on Google Maps before being officially launched in 2016, Pokemon GO is an AR mobile game that allows players to walk around their local neighborhoods and encounter Pokemon. The game features Pokemon from various Generations which can be captured with successful throws of Poke Balls.
TikTok user andres.martinez265 shared a video of their cute cat playing Pokemon GO with a phone lying on a bed, and the cat manged to make an impressive catch. The cat was pouncing at the bouncing Poke Balls on the screen while facing a Weedle. With each pounce onto the phone's screen, the cat threw a Poke Ball at the Weedle. After a few unsuccessful attempts, the cat took a moment to step back and evaluate the situation. The little kitten then made a confident leap towards the screen once more, this time landing perfectly in the center of the phone and right on top of the Weedle. A couple shakes of the Poke Ball later, and the Weedle was successfully secured. The triumphant kitten celebrated by admiring the captured Weedle and checking out the classic Generation 1 Pokemon's stats.
Many of the replies to the video commented on the cat's resilience and perseverance, noting how the cat kept trying after the first failed attempts. Others laughed at how the cat made the game seem easy, and some noted how the Pokemon GO Excellent Throw mechanic may have aided the kitten in the Weedle capture. While some more difficult Pokemon GO challenges require greater strategizing, the game generally features gameplay that is accessible to players of all ages and skill levels, cute little kittens included.
As part of one of the most successful brands of all time, Pokemon GO continues to captivate players with its innovative AR technology and accessible gameplay. The ever-anticipated Pokemon GO Community Day events also help to entice fans to remain active with the game while encouraging players to meet up and make friends. Considering the seemingly never-ending popularity of the iconic pocket monsters, Pokemon GO is likely to sustain an active user-base for the foreseeable future.
Pokemon GO is available now on Android and iOS.