Your thoughts on Pokémon Go, one year later

The game that had everyone running around parks staring at their phones just had a birthday. Yes, Pokémon Go just turned one. 

Augmented reality was the anthem of gaming last summer, supposed to encourage people to get some exercise while playing. 

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The fitness promotion element of Pokémon Go ultimately fell flat, but that doesn't mean there aren't positive moments to attribute to the game. 

Two avid Pokémon trainers in Ottawa who met through the game are now engaged and expecting "player three." 

Patrick Toutain, 27, met Chelsea Lemire, 24, on a group chat in the game. They had their first date at Dow's Lake one year ago. 

"I've tried Plenty of Fish, I've tried Tinder, OKCupid, nothing. No luck whatsoever. And then right away with Pokémon Go I met someone," Toutain told CBC News last year.

While some couples were thrilled, some parents were frustrated.

The Biebrich family were visiting Ottawa right after the game launched and their two children, Paige and Evan, spent more time catching cartoon creatures than exploring the capital. 

As the anniversary arrived, we asked what people's perspective on Pokémon Go was — with the benefit of hindsight.