The pay to play element is affordable compared to other games. The idea to get you out and in the community is great, and it works. But, the catch rate on raids is astronomically low. I get one for every 8 raids, and sometimes it's decent, sometimes it's a worthless catch. The catch rate is so bad for me that after just a few months of playing, I'm playing less and less. It's very discouraging. Pokestops only work under 20mph, same with catching in wild pokemon. Finally, game crashes a LOT!