Jade Cocoon: The Tamayamu Legend - An Old School Classic for Monster Collectors

Jade Cocoon is a PS1 classic that should not be missed. True fans of the genre should know the game.

Developer: Genki | Platform: PS1 | Release Date in Germany: July 25, 2000 | Steam Rating: none

What kind of game is this? Jade Cocoon is the oldest game on this list. We take on the role of the young warrior Levant, who lives in the village of Syrus. A mysterious, toxic fog plagues the village and puts the inhabitants into an eternal sleep. Levant must take on the legacy of his missing father and become a Cocoon Master. 

His task is to capture wild creatures in cocoons, raise them, and uncover the mystery of the fog to save his village. He is assisted by his wife Mahbu, a priestess of the Nagi people, who can cleanse the captured cocoons. 

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How many monsters are there to collect? There are a total of 175 base creatures to collect. Due to the free breeding system, there are no fixed evolution paths. Theoretically, over 175 million different visual combinations can result from fusion. 

Pros
  • Revolutionary fusion system for its time with a huge amount of monsters that come out of it
  • Design taken over by Ghibli artist Katsuya Kondo
  • Dense and mythical atmosphere
Cons
  • Poor controls due to age
  • Fixed camera angles
  • Main story only lasts 10-15 hours
  • Post-game is very monotonous

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