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[Chille]

This game is a pleasing game, but the realisation hit me that it's the epitome of mobile gaming.

It actually has no skill whatsoever. You sit and feed your Magikarp, then compete in the leagues which are essentially Top Trumps where if your value is higher, you win or you lose. Then rinse and repeat. There's nothing that actually requires your attention or control. It's just mindless raising of a Magikarp.

First I want to say, really love your website I go to it for anything Pokemon related

and on another note, gimme gimme gimme

 

[Kyonashi]

Does it require an internet connection?

That is literally the one thing that will make me download it or not, I like little mobile games for my commute but I get the underground.

 

[JoeM86]

Does it require an internet connection?

That is literally the one thing that will make me download it or not, I like little mobile games for my commute but I get the underground.

Nope. I tested in flight mode and it works fine

 

[JoeM86]

Dropped some money into it and it does speed things up a bit. It allows you to collect support stuff more and get more decorations, but there's still a significant grind to it. It doesn't negate that.

My aquarium is looking pretty cool though

 

[Moreche]

First I want to say, really love your website I go to it for anything Pokemon related

and on another note, gimme gimme gimme

Which website is it?
I'm just getting into Pokemon on my 3DS and m loving it.

 

[Vashetti]

Which website is it?
I'm just getting into Pokemon on my 3DS and m loving it.

Serebii

 

[HawthorneKitty]

I like the Shaymin thing.

 

[casiopao]

I need this game asap lol

 

[Robin64]

How are we now five days since the launch in Italy, and no sign elsewhere?

 

[JoeM86]

How are we now five days since the launch in Italy, and no sign elsewhere?

I am of the belief that Italy put it up a week early by mistake

The tweets from in-game all link to http://koiking.jp which isn't live yet

 

[JoeM86]

Sorry for double post

Comes in Japan tomorrow. Most likely everywhere else soon after

 

[HawthorneKitty]

Was watching famitsuapp, is there really no female avatar option?

 

[immewnity]

Once it launches on Android, it'll be live at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.pokemon.koiking

 

[JoeM86]

Was watching famitsuapp, is there really no female avatar option?

No avatar customisation at all.

 

[Westraid]

Seems to be out on IOS, EDIT: Google Play link is here.

It says my device is incompatible, and I hope with all of my kokoro this is just a bug because I've been looking forward to this game so much.

 

[HawthorneKitty]

No avatar customisation at all.

Ah, so they just made it vague whether you're a boy or girl.

 

[JoeM86]

Oh. You can never ever buy more than 5000 Diamonds. The limit it gives you is not reset.

Seems to be out on IOS, EDIT: Google Play link is here.

It says my device is incompatible, and I hope with all of my kokoro this is just a bug because I've been looking forward to this game so much.

Probably incompatible because it's not live in your region yet.

 

[HawthorneKitty]

LOL I didn't respect the Magikarp's abilities and my Karla (2nd gen) got killed.
Gen 3 is named RIP Karla.

 

[JoeM86]

Koiking is trending worldwide

 

[JoeM86]

Right, I've now 100%'d it (well I'm missing two Styles and two events, but everything else...)

You cannot get higher than Trainer Rank 51 / Magikarp Level 61 at this time.

Stages go up to Expert League 3. That's a total of 115 stages thus far.

The game has promised updates

 

[HawthorneKitty]

It sucks when you have to leave your shiny magikarp.

 

[LinkSlayer64]

We should just be getting a Pokemon Stadium minigame collection for Switch. #NotMyMagikarpSplash

 

[Kouriozan]

I was going to ask if it was already translated to French, but I switched to my JP iTunes account and yes it is, sweet!
Saute, Magicarpe!

 

[The Broken Ska Record]

I never thought I could get so excited for a silly Magikarp game. Still waiting on a NA release.

 

[Qwark]

I probably won't stick with this game long term as it looks fairly shallow, but I'll give it a try. Hopefully it goes live in US soon.

 

[JoeM86]

I probably won't stick with this game long term as it looks fairly shallow, but I'll give it a try. Hopefully it goes live in US soon.

It's the epitome of a mobile title. It's a time killer. It hasn't got much depth for it, but for the 5 minutes you're on a bus or something it's perfect

 

[Kouriozan]

Damn, I had a golden Magikarp as my 5th one but got greedy and he got immedialty kidnapped by a Pidgeotto right after the first training T-T
Since it was so early I restarted from the start but didn't have much luck this time.

 

[HawthorneKitty]

Great League is tough...

 

[Ashodin]

This game is out in NA!

OMG POKEMON RED MUSIC HNNNGH

 

[BooJoh]

English Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZ0c9s5UoMI

 

[Quonny]

Holy shit this "game" sucks.

Spoiler

And I can't stop playing it.

 

[Glass Shark]

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[Dandy Crocodile]

Got a gold Magikarp in my third gen. Too bad I'm only trainer level 5 so it won't be very strong.

 

[Svafnir]

Oh my god, it's like the world's slowest clicker game. Could be a fun little distraction, but there are too many slow animations, delays, and interstitial screens for it to be an enjoyable experience.

Yeah thinking about, this woulda been way better as a traditional clicker.

 

[HawthorneKitty]

Yeah thinking about, this woulda been way better as a traditional clicker.

Better how?

 

[JoeM86]

So I've got a food item up to Level 75. It now gives 3.77 Million Jump Power as standard.

Hell of a grind to get there though

 

[Svafnir]

So I've got a food item up to Level 75. It now gives 3.77 Million Jump Power as standard.

Hell of a grind to get there though

Das a fair bit.

 

[JoeM86]

Here are some tips

1) Power up the food over Training. Food is a quicker way of getting JP.
2) Don't spend Diamonds on Coin Sacks. It can be tempting, but the coin value you get increases as you level up.
3) Decoration effects will still be active even if not on display. Get the Whimsicott Cushion first, then Shaymin Planter for their boosts
4) Don't waste Diamonds on Training Soda. It will rarely give you the effect you want.

 

[Svafnir]

Here are some tips

1) Power up the food over Training. Food is a quicker way of getting JP.
2) Don't spend Diamonds on Coin Sacks. It can be tempting, but the coin value you get increases as you level up.
3) Decoration effects will still be active even if not on display. Get the Whimsicott Cushion first, then Shaymin Planter for their boosts
4) Don't waste Diamonds on Training Soda. It will rarely give you the effect you want.

Thanks. How often should I check app to clear all the food? And is there any way to get Diamond Miner without spending money?

Thanks!

 

[JoeM86]

Thanks. How often should I check app to clear all the food? And is there any way to get Diamond Miner without spending money?

Thanks!

Food should make out within 5 to 10 minutes really

And no. The Diamond Miner is only available after purchasing 2500 Diamonds

 

[Tyeforce]

So the Whimsicott Cushion and Shaymin Planter are the best Decorations to spend Diamonds on? What about Friendship items? Any particular Pokémon I should try to get? I've got 580 Diamonds and I want to make sure I spend them wisely, lol.

 

[JoeM86]

So the Whimsicott Cushion and Shaymin Planter are the best Decorations to spend Diamonds on? What about Friendship items? Any particular Pokémon I should try to get? I've got 580 Diamonds and I want to make sure I spend them wisely, lol.

Litten gives a lot of JP so is a top choice

Whimsicott Cushion is good as it gives an increase in Experience gained from each League match, helping you level up good.
Shaymin Planter gives you a boost for all the food you eat

 

[Tyeforce]

Litten gives a lot of JP so is a top choice

Whimsicott Cushion is good as it gives an increase in Experience gained from each League match, helping you level up good.
Shaymin Planter gives you a boost for all the food you eat

Awesome, thanks! I'll save up for Litten then!

 

[JoeM86]

Don't tap Magikarp too rapidly. It'll break the Everstone and evolve into Gyarados next level up haha

 

[Svafnir]

Don't tap Magikarp too rapidly. It'll break the Everstone and evolve into Gyarados next level up haha

Evolves at lvl 20 I think!

Edit: Also game seems to spawn your least valuable berry the most often. I upgraded my first berry to be more valuable than the second... now the second berry spawns all the time. Damn you game trying to game my progress!

 

[JoeM86]

Evolves at lvl 20 I think!

Edit: Also game seems to spawn your least valuable berry the most often. I upgraded my first berry to be more valuable than the second... now the second berry spawns all the time. Damn you game trying to game my progress!

Yep.

At the moment, the Oran Berry is giving me 660,000 per berry while Sitrus is giving me 29.5k. I'm seeing Oran Berry a lot less these days

 

[Kouriozan]

Don't tap Magikarp too rapidly. It'll break the Everstone and evolve into Gyarados next level up haha

First thing I did after reading your post.

 

[Taco_Human]

I like it so far, seems super grindy seeing all you guys progress done already but hey, I'll take it since I'm blocked from playing GO on my custom ROM.

My second Magikarp is a calico. So cute.

 

[Tyeforce]

Don't tap Magikarp too rapidly. It'll break the Everstone and evolve into Gyarados next level up haha

First thing I did after reading your post.

Can you get a new Everstone? I want to do it to see the event but not if it's going to screw me, lol.

 

[LiQuid!]

Be honest, who is jealous of my sick ass motherfucking magikarp?