Nexomon: Extinction - More than just a Pokémon clone

Nexomon: Extinction often breaks the wall to the player and doesn't hold back from the genre's clichés.

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Developer: VEWO Interactive | Platform: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Switch, Mobile | Release Date in Germany: August 28, 2020 | Steam Rating: 90% based on over 4,000 ratings

What kind of game is this? The world is on the brink of destruction as the Tyrant Nexomon fight each other for control of the planet. Unfortunately, humanity gets caught in the middle and is at risk of being wiped out. 

As an orphan in the city of Parum, we join the Tamer’s Guild. We receive our first Nexomon and travel through various regions to stop the war of the Tyrants. Along the way, we battle other tamers and capture wild creatures. 

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Nexomon: Extinction – More than just a Pokémon clone

How many monsters are there to catch? In Nexomon: Extinction, you have a lot to do, as there are 381 different monsters to catch.

Pros
  • Many fun references to the monster-taming genre
  • Enemies scale with your own level
  • The combat system is based on stamina, not action points
Cons
  • Monsters are caught through a mini-game, which can be tiring over time
  • The scaling system means your level gives no advantage
  • Monotonous sound and repetitive music

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