Pokémon GOdespite its great popularity and active community, has become the mobile game with more bugs in 2024according to a study carried out by ElectronicsHub. The analysis, which was based on 1.8 million user reviews on the Google Play Storerevealed that the game registers 153.5 mentions of bugs, crashes and problems per 1,000 reviews.
What factors contribute to this high bug rate?
- Frequent updates: The constant addition of new events and content can generate errors not detected during testing.
- Game complexity: By combining elements of augmented reality, GPS and interaction with the real world, the probability of failures increases.
- Large player base: With millions of active users, the number of reported errors also multiplies.
At the other end of the list, we find games like Lonely, Royal Match y Domino Dreams, with less than 15 bug mentions per 1,000 reviews. While bugs are a common problem in mobile games, the high error rate in Pokémon GO is worrying. Niantic
It should be noted that, despite the bugs, Pokémon GO is still one of the mobile games most popular in the world. Its ability to connect players to the real world and the constant addition of new content make it an attractive option for many.
It is important to mention that this study is based on the user reviews on the Google Play Store and does not necessarily reflect the experience of all players. In general, Pokémon GO is a game funny and entertaining, but players should be aware of the possibility of encountering bugs during their gaming experience.
