I like Pokémon Go!
But you know what I really miss?

Pokémon Stay At Home: Introvert Edition.

[gif of person playing Pokémon Yellow on Yellow Game Boy Color]

I live in a somewhat rural area, so I don’t get to battle in gyms unless I pull over in church parking lots and endure suspicious glances. #RuralPokemonGo - yay!

Another reason #PokemonGo is difficult for me: The game requires you to battle and trade with other trainers, but there’s only one PokeStop with walking distance.

And nobody EVER participates in raids around here.

I find it interesting that Pokémon was created by an autistic guy, yet Pokémon Go relies upon socializing and going to crowded areas... not to mention the fact that they once partnered with A$.

I miss playing Pokémon: Autism and Introvert edition on a cheap Game Boy.

Yes, I need to stop whining and save up for a used old-school Game Boy.

I just wish that Pokémon Go considered what gameplay is like for a rural #ActuallyAutistic person like me.

Side note:

RELEASE AN ACTUAL POKÉMON GAME WITH RPG STYLE GAMEPLAY FOR MOBILE DEVICES.

It’s 2019.
We have the smartphones.
We have the technology.

Release a mobile Pokémon game that’s HALF as good as the original 8-bit b/w ones.