I got the on day one. I'm 19 cards away from completing it. My Son and Daughter both got it the same day as me. We haven't spent a dime on the game. Just grinding. I have the 3 animated ones, Pikachu, Charizard, and Mewtwo. My daughter got all 3 Kanto starter full arts on her second day. To say its a cash grab, while yes there is micro transactions, but every app has this now, lacks any substance behind it, when you clearly don't have to spend a dime to enjoy the game and catch them all. My opinion on the game is, its fantastic, let me explain why. Would you wanna buy 2 packs a day for both of your kids? Or let them open 2 packs a day for free? Do you wanna spend what, $20 bucks a day for your kids to enjoy pokemon cards? It's awesome hearing them squeal and run up to me, LOOK DADDY I GOT A FULL ART LAPRAS, that I didn't have to spend a dime on. Rant over.
you're a luckerdog. I spent $ only on the pass and 1 time cheaper poke gold which was like 20$? I got plenty of double EX cards like charizard, articuno etc and got 1 animated ex charizard.
Honestly I’m f2p and I would say it isn’t a cash grab at all unless you really want to collect every single card. Like the game has the make revenue somewhere because it is free. I play clash Royale and that game is so much worse because cards have levels to them. In this game a f2p player can win against a person who spends thousands.
I wish more people were immune to blatant cash grabs like this. The worse is youtubers selling the app as a great app, a life changer, when we know they were given credit to pay for packs and obviously have increased odds. Most youtubers have at least a gold card already. To make it worse, the app is so annoying, you gotta tap many times to get a single thing done. And it does not run smoothly for such a simple concept (android).
I haven’t paid a dime yet and already have all 3 immersive cards, gold pikachu and gold mewtwo… the game is so much better than most games with micro transactions and honestly it will just get better with time.
I feel like they released it incomplete, only 3 booster packs gets super repetitive in battles pretty quick, they better start releasing new Pokémon and modes because although I like the game, it definitely gets repetitive and boring fast.
while i do undertsand and argee with the cashgrab part i think this game is stil good in the same way dual links is. that one also is a big cash grab and hase a lot of players but didnt kill yu gi oh. both games are fun to me and other players who want to do a short and easy match that ist in yu gi oh case one turn takign 30 minuts and then you lose couse you didnt go first. atm i havent hade a singel pice of money spend on this game and i got all i need from it since im not focusing on collecting or even meta im just useing it to play random, matches and with friends when watign fro stuff like the buss or during work reces, or heck even the fact that i wake up every day and open 2 packs is just fun enoug.
Yes, it's a cashgrab with slot machine mechanics. But the light version of the card game is fun, you can always play with random people if no friend is avaible and trying different decks is also fun. I wouldn't say it's a bad game (except the ui and usability, that aspect is shit) if you take it casually f2p but is dangerous if you like to collect fancy cards (and they are exactly the same as the non fancy easy to get ones actually) or are weak to gacha mechanics.
Its definitely a cash grab but so is selling trading cards. Lol your buying cardboard. But this is a lot funner and you dont have to worry about scalpers. But it is technology that can be programmed to screw you out of your money. Just like online gambling
Oh you are absolutely right. Buying trading cards is also a cash grab, never denied that. There is only the difference buying physical trading cards are there to keep. You own them. Sure maybe a time might come where they are worthless (very unlikely though). An app? With its micro transactions? If the servers shut down, the app gets removed or for some reason your save file is lost, you end up with nothing. Yes it is like gambling.
@@OehrchenVT 100% agree. I just enjoy the app because in the real world I don't get 2 free packs to open everyday. You know what I mean? Haha. definitely don't spend money on this game tho.
trading card games ARE a microtransaction nightmare lol. They are the original microtransaction. This game is pretty decent imo. havent needed to buy anything to collect stuff. The new energy system is a lot better imo. as for trading its coming its just currently not up yet. They likely want to iron out all the bugs and stuff first and make sure people cant hack cards into the game. You can see it in the social section.
Yes. trading card games are micro transactions. Have not said they aren't. Just with the difference you keep what you buy. When the app goes down after people spent hundreds into it, they'll end up with nothing.
@@OehrchenVT That's true at least. You really dont need to pay money though the rates are pretty generous at least right now. I've already gotten 206 cards out of like 220 and I haven't spent any RL money. just do the events and stuff and you'll be good. Plus you can play with people all over the world. if you treat it like any other video game there isn't anything wrong with it and I havent got any pestering messages to buy stuff either. at least so far you never know.
@@rics1714 No need to be rude, and it wasn't, I had already opened loads before it, then started saving up so I can get something great from 10 packs, 10 packs and nothing good really speaks for itself
Fun game boring video. I never allowed to to use notifications - why would I? Game is fun though and not tempting to pay for at all - one extra pack a day for $10 a month? No - not even close to worth it and I appreciate they structure it so straight forward and unappealing unless you just have extra cast to drop on it.
I think it’s funny people demonizing the game when it hasn’t even been out for 2 weeks and it’s already doing more for f2p players than most mobile games. The game is in its infancy… I give it a couple major updates and it’s going to easily be the best card game on the store.
Did you catch them all?
I got the on day one. I'm 19 cards away from completing it. My Son and Daughter both got it the same day as me. We haven't spent a dime on the game. Just grinding. I have the 3 animated ones, Pikachu, Charizard, and Mewtwo. My daughter got all 3 Kanto starter full arts on her second day. To say its a cash grab, while yes there is micro transactions, but every app has this now, lacks any substance behind it, when you clearly don't have to spend a dime to enjoy the game and catch them all. My opinion on the game is, its fantastic, let me explain why. Would you wanna buy 2 packs a day for both of your kids? Or let them open 2 packs a day for free? Do you wanna spend what, $20 bucks a day for your kids to enjoy pokemon cards? It's awesome hearing them squeal and run up to me, LOOK DADDY I GOT A FULL ART LAPRAS, that I didn't have to spend a dime on.
Rant over.
Great it brings so much joy to you and your kids :)
you're a luckerdog. I spent $ only on the pass and 1 time cheaper poke gold which was like 20$? I got plenty of double EX cards like charizard, articuno etc and got 1 animated ex charizard.
Honestly I’m f2p and I would say it isn’t a cash grab at all unless you really want to collect every single card. Like the game has the make revenue somewhere because it is free. I play clash Royale and that game is so much worse because cards have levels to them. In this game a f2p player can win against a person who spends thousands.
I wish more people were immune to blatant cash grabs like this.
The worse is youtubers selling the app as a great app, a life changer, when we know they were given credit to pay for packs and obviously have increased odds. Most youtubers have at least a gold card already.
To make it worse, the app is so annoying, you gotta tap many times to get a single thing done. And it does not run smoothly for such a simple concept (android).
Most of my friends luckily don't fall for the micro transaction part. Sadly there are some that really really need to get those packs
I haven’t paid a dime yet and already have all 3 immersive cards, gold pikachu and gold mewtwo… the game is so much better than most games with micro transactions and honestly it will just get better with time.
I feel like they released it incomplete, only 3 booster packs gets super repetitive in battles pretty quick, they better start releasing new Pokémon and modes because although I like the game, it definitely gets repetitive and boring fast.
Well polished video. Keep up the good work.
Thanks. Much appreciated
How do you do a review without reviewing the actual gameplay and battle mechanics?
First I tried the battle mechanics and the gameplay. Second this is not a review, it's an opinion.
while i do undertsand and argee with the cashgrab part i think this game is stil good in the same way dual links is. that one also is a big cash grab and hase a lot of players but didnt kill yu gi oh. both games are fun to me and other players who want to do a short and easy match that ist in yu gi oh case one turn takign 30 minuts and then you lose couse you didnt go first. atm i havent hade a singel pice of money spend on this game and i got all i need from it since im not focusing on collecting or even meta im just useing it to play random, matches and with friends when watign fro stuff like the buss or during work reces, or heck even the fact that i wake up every day and open 2 packs is just fun enoug.
Yes, it's a cashgrab with slot machine mechanics. But the light version of the card game is fun, you can always play with random people if no friend is avaible and trying different decks is also fun.
I wouldn't say it's a bad game (except the ui and usability, that aspect is shit) if you take it casually f2p but is dangerous if you like to collect fancy cards (and they are exactly the same as the non fancy easy to get ones actually) or are weak to gacha mechanics.
you just mad you didnt get a MewTwo
I have one in my original save. So no worries about that. Mewtu ex KP 150 with holographics etc.
Its definitely a cash grab but so is selling trading cards. Lol your buying cardboard. But this is a lot funner and you dont have to worry about scalpers. But it is technology that can be programmed to screw you out of your money. Just like online gambling
Oh you are absolutely right. Buying trading cards is also a cash grab, never denied that. There is only the difference buying physical trading cards are there to keep. You own them. Sure maybe a time might come where they are worthless (very unlikely though).
An app? With its micro transactions? If the servers shut down, the app gets removed or for some reason your save file is lost, you end up with nothing. Yes it is like gambling.
@@OehrchenVT 100% agree. I just enjoy the app because in the real world I don't get 2 free packs to open everyday. You know what I mean? Haha. definitely don't spend money on this game tho.
trading card games ARE a microtransaction nightmare lol. They are the original microtransaction. This game is pretty decent imo. havent needed to buy anything to collect stuff. The new energy system is a lot better imo. as for trading its coming its just currently not up yet. They likely want to iron out all the bugs and stuff first and make sure people cant hack cards into the game. You can see it in the social section.
Yes. trading card games are micro transactions. Have not said they aren't. Just with the difference you keep what you buy.
When the app goes down after people spent hundreds into it, they'll end up with nothing.
@@OehrchenVT That's true at least. You really dont need to pay money though the rates are pretty generous at least right now. I've already gotten 206 cards out of like 220 and I haven't spent any RL money. just do the events and stuff and you'll be good. Plus you can play with people all over the world. if you treat it like any other video game there isn't anything wrong with it and I havent got any pestering messages to buy stuff either. at least so far you never know.
On my first or second day I opened a full 10 packs.... nothing good, that speaks for itself
Just restart if it’s your first pack… lol
@@rics1714 No need to be rude, and it wasn't, I had already opened loads before it, then started saving up so I can get something great from 10 packs, 10 packs and nothing good really speaks for itself
Fun game boring video. I never allowed to to use notifications - why would I? Game is fun though and not tempting to pay for at all - one extra pack a day for $10 a month? No - not even close to worth it and I appreciate they structure it so straight forward and unappealing unless you just have extra cast to drop on it.
Thanks for your opinion.
I think it’s funny people demonizing the game when it hasn’t even been out for 2 weeks and it’s already doing more for f2p players than most mobile games. The game is in its infancy… I give it a couple major updates and it’s going to easily be the best card game on the store.