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LumenTale: Memories of Trey - A New Star on the Monster-Collecting Horizon

Jasmin Beverungen Jasmin Beverungen Reading time 12 minutes

LumenTale has some exciting features that set it apart from other games in the monster-collecting genre.

LumenTale cover with starter

Developer: Beehive Studios | Platform: PC, Switch | Release date in Germany: May 26, 2026 | Steam rating: 71% from over 1,000 ratings

What kind of game is this? Trey awakens in the world of Talea and has lost his memories. The region is scarred by a civil war and divided into two societal currents: the technologically advanced North and the traditional South. 

To regain his memories and find out where he actually comes from, he joins Ales and Nada. He embarks on a path of a Lumen, a monster tamer. To catch these Animon, he uses the Holoken.

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LumenTale: Memories of Trey – A New Star on the Monster-Collecting Horizon

How many monsters are there to collect? There are 136 Animon to collect. In fact, there are a few more, as some Animon have special forms that differ in appearance.

Pros
  • Battles can involve up to four Animon
  • Animon have not only elemental types but also passive abilities for combat
  • Weaker opponents can be instantly defeated via auto-battle system
  • There is an in-game collectible card game linked to opening booster packs
Cons
  • Significant performance spikes with story bosses
  • Important game mechanics are explained late or not at all
  • The game world feels somewhat empty, especially on routes
  • The crafting system can be overwhelming

On the next page, we show you a JRPG that includes monster collecting as an important feature. Collecting here is incredibly fun.

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