Pokemon Go
"Pokémon Go" for Android and iOS. Official Pokemon Channel/YouTube/Screenshot

With many players trying out the "Pokémon Go" mobile game during its field test, outsiders have gotten a more in-depth look at the forthcoming title. The most recent updates are in regards to the combat system and come from Reddit user Dronpes.

The key points taken from this new information has been put together by Nintendo Life. Check out the new information regarding combat in "Pokémon Go" below:

  • To attack players need to tap or hold down their finger on the screen. A tap will do a quick attack, while holding down your finger does a charge attack.
  • A stamina bar will be displayed underneath your Pokémon's health bar. According to the site, the bar appears to be broken into two halves. It will refill about 20 percent per second, and will be boosted when you take damage. A long press charge move will consume more of your stamina, around 50 percent.
  • Incoming attacks are through a red crosshair that closes in on your Pokémon. It gives users a chance to dodge the attack and you can do so by swiping left or right on the screen. A skillful dodge can actually avoid the attack and put you behind the opposing Pokémon. However, area of effect attacks seem to be unavoidable.
  • Similar to other Pokémon games, different Pokémon types have an impact on damage.
  • Damage taken after a battle will remain so you need to heal up your Pokémon after each fight.

Meanwhile, another field tester has revealed that the look of "Pokémon Go" exceeds expectations. Many fans were worried that Niantic would make the game look similar to its other title "Ingress" but that doesn't seem to be the case. The field tester said:

"I'll just say this, though: it looks freaking fun. Nothing like Ingress. Much more like the 'encounter' screen but with the camera higher set and behind a Pokemon. You see each Pokemon's HP in a bar. There is a second bar, divided into two on the 'computer player pokemon' when training. We're still working out what's happening with that. But the attacks fly like hail. We're seeing both the 'quick' and the charge move. The animations are cool. The pokemon can jump/dodge and it appears to avoid some of the damage from the attack. It's crazy. And colorful. And gloriously not like Ingress."

Niantic recently revealed that the field test is coming to Australia and New Zealand. We are still waiting for it to arrive in the U.S., but we do know the title will hit Japan, Europe and North America when it launches this year.

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