The game's creators defended the game, saying 'it depicts no specific race or nationality.' However, some compromises were made: The islanders would be called Oogs instead of Pygmies, and the Moai statue would be replaced with a statue of an Octopus God. The game was subject to controversy when some Pacific islanders claimed the game was racist. Appvee gave the game 4 out of 5 after episode 11 was released, having originally given the game 1.8 out of 5. iPhone App Reviews gave the updated version of the game 4.8 out of 5 having given the original version 3.92 out of 5. iTune App Reviews and AppStruck both gave the game 5 out of 5 stars, the latter referring to the game as ' endlessly amusing and is an easy way to completely lose track of time'. Pocket God has gotten reviews that range generally positive reviews to universal acclaim. Pocket God was ranked in the top 10 paid apps on iTunes for four months. The 'March of the Fire Ants' update also added a new feature known as OpenFeint, where the players can access chat rooms, leaderboards, and announcements during gameplay. Most of these features can be toggled on the game's menu bar. Built-in features of the iPhone and iPodTouch can be used, like the accelerometer to stimulate gravity and earthquakes or guide the Shark With Lasers's laser. These range from benevolent powers, such as giving the islands a fishing rod, to destructive powers, like summoning a hurricane, or simply entertaining, such as levitating the Pygmies. The primitive islanders, known as Pygmies, are subject to the player's god powers.

Pocket God is a God game in which the player takes the role of a powerful being who rules over an island and controls almost everything present.

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