This is why people won't shut up about 'Pokemon Go'

If you're noticing more people than usual wandering aimlessly while staring at their smartphones during your morning commute, there's a reason. Pokémon Go was just released in the U.S. on iPhone and Android Wednesday -- and people are already going nuts over it.

Why the big fuss over yet another Pokémon game?

Pokémon Go is an augmented reality game in which users can hunt and catch Pokémon in real time and in the real world. The game provides a map that is linked to your phone's GPS and camera  -- meaning you could find a Charmander in your backyard. It notifies you if there's a Pokémon on your map, allowing you to travel to it and try to catch it by swiping a Pokéball on your phone screen.

You customize your trainer avatar, get a starter Pokémon in the form of Bulbasaur, Charmander or Squirtle, and are sent on your way by a weirdly attractive version of Professor Willow. So basically, it's your average Pokémon game, right?

Except it's not. The map, both reflective of your actual surroundings and the in-game world, makes for a truly immersive experience.

This has caused some exciting work commutes for many a Pokémon Go user, as well as a reason for people to run around outside in the dark (some Pokémon, such as Clefairy and Gastly, are nocturnal creatures who only appear on the app when it's night).

The app also indicates where the nearest "PokéStops," areas where you can pick up items such as Pokéballs, and gyms, where you can do battle with other Go users.

But be careful when playing the game...

Again, they could be located anywhere and are often in places that aren't quite equipped to handle tons of rabid Pokémon Go players. A police station in Darwin, Australia, had to issue a warning on their Facebook page when they found that their building was the site of a PokéStop after several people tried to enter it in the name of Pokémon.

Needless to say, this game may lead to multiple cases of people walking into glass doors. Like the dangers of pulling out your phone while driving weren't bad enough.

If you download the game now (available on the iOS App Store and Android Play Store), just look both ways before crossing the street. That Pikachu may be cute, but it's not worth a trip to the emergency room.