Chainmonsters is a new MMORPG that you can play on PC and your mobile phone since March 7, 2023. The gameplay is reminiscent of Pokémon, and the graphics are inspired by Studio Ghibli.
The MMORPG is being developed by the indie studio B-Side Games, headquartered in Hamburg. On their website, they announce that Chainmonsters can now be downloaded.
The game is available for mobile devices in the app store, while for PC you still need to download it directly from the website. It will also be available on Epic Games later.
Versions for PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch are also expected to be released. However, there is no date for that yet.
You catch and tame creatures in an open world
What kind of game is it? Chainmonsters is a free MMORPG that lets you catch and tame monsters like in Pokémon or in the paid MMORPG TemTem. The graphics were inspired by the famous Studio Ghibli films.
You roam in an open-world anime style to catch 136 different creatures – the Chainmons. When you combine Chainmons of different elements, elemental reactions occur, which can be advantageous in battles. The battles are fought in 2vs2.
What other content does it offer?
- A storyline that spans across 8 islands
- Weekly challenges like dungeons
- Housing
- In tournaments, you can compete against other players
In the video, you can see content from the beta of Chainmonsters:
Chainmonsters uses NFT mechanics, hence no Steam
What some players might like less is the implementation of NFTs in the MMORPG.
Initially, Chainmonsters was supposed to be released on Steam, and the official banner still shows the Steam logo. However, Steam prohibits “applications that are based on blockchain technology and that issue or allow the exchange of cryptocurrencies or NFTs,” as stated in the developer guidelines.
For example, in housing, you have the option to design your own island, let Chainmons roam around, and invite friends. However, you can buy certain islands with real money and trade them as NFTs with other players.
There will also be specific skins for monsters and so-called Mint Tokens. Players can then trade these among themselves. Through the token, one of your Chainmons becomes an NFT.
Chainmonsters looks great for fans of Pokémon, Studio Ghibli, and MMORPGs in general. However, those who want to avoid NFT mechanics should steer clear of the MMORPG.
What do you think about Chainmonsters? Do you want to try it out or are you already playing? On which platform are you gaming? Or do you prefer the real Pokémon? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!
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