It would be nice to have another monster capturing RPG series that rivals some of the bigger names to add to the mix.Ī review copy was provided by the publisher.Nexomon: Extinction is a return to classic monster catching games, complete with a brand new story, eccentric characters and over 300 unique Nexomon to trap and tame.
If this series does end up continuing onward, I do hope that they can continue to improve and build on the foundation that they’ve already laid out. If you can look past the grinding and battle mechanics, I would say give the game a chance. Along with the other quirks during combat as well, playing through actual battles ends up feeling like a drag.Īll in all, Nexomon is an okay addition to the monster capture and battle RPG lineup. During the beginning though, it is pretty rough to get over the initial hump. This is a hassle that remains present throughout the entire game, but it’s not as bad once you have a stable team of Nexomon. Unfortunately, the game suffers a big hiccup with its combat and the large amount of grinding needed to progress through an area. The art of the locations in the overworld are also just as nice in the different city locations. The game has its central theme (the battle between humans and Tyrants) and sticks to it, not really getting distracted by other themes or lore along the way that would muddy the narrative. In terms of how it stacks up against Pokemon (as I’m sure that is the big question), I do feel that narrative-wise, Nexomon is a pretty good contender, and in some ways, handles it’s storytelling much better. Their moves do have art animations, although similarly, they are fairly minimal. While in battle, the Nexomon are minimally animated, rocking back and forth. However, that is the reality with monster capture RPGs: having a large amount of monsters means that every single design will not appeal to everyone. The design of the Nexomon tend to be hit of miss, with some designs looking really cool or adorable, while others are kind of questionable. However, some of this cutscene art defaults to the promotional character depiction instead of any art reflective of the tamer that you chose at the beginning of the game. Occasionally, higher-quality art is also shown during cutscenes, which also looks amazing. From the forest to the desert, it’s nice to see the different art that the team put together.
Each city or civilization feels unique from one another, and this extends to the characters that live in each location.
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The different environments of Nexomon are vibrant and full of life. The mood of the story tends to be skewed towards humor, but there are some serious moments that can draw a player in. While some are kind of funny, it can also enter that territory of being too much. There are several quips made towards other characters in the cast, and quite a few comments that break the fourth wall or poke fun at typical RPG plot devices. The story ramps up right from the beginning instead of trying to ease the player into the narrative and environment, which is a nice breath of fresh air.Įach major character feels different from the other, almost in a way that some may read as trying too hard. A strong group of Nexomon known as Tyrants have been running amok, and you’ll come across and battle against these beings as you explore. You play as a young potential tamer who sets out on their adventure with two other rivals. Nexomon Extinction is actually a “sequel” to the mobile game app Nexomon, although you don’t need any knowledge of that game to get into this one. If you’re looking to breeze through the game quickly, you’re in for a rough ride if you’re not constantly training up along the way. As you advance through the story, the wild Nexomon and enemy tamer levels across the region will increase, which means that going back to previous routes will end up with higher level Nexomon. The amount of grinding is a feature that some people may dislike, as there is a level of grind that is expected in order to advance through the game. This percentage can be increased by weakening it in battle, giving it food, using a specific type of NexoTrap, and other strategies. The higher the percentage, the more likely that the Nexomon will be captured, although it is possible to capture a Nexomon with a low percentage. Capturing operates on a percentage based system.
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