I do think that there is a lot to love here for Pokémon fans or just fans of the monster taming sub-genre, but Coromon always felt like it was missing something almost from the start. Puzzles across the world are entertaining and never felt tedious, at times even adding a bit of an action slant to the overall experience with the player simply being more involved with higher consequence for a misstep. Think of that like shiny hunting but in a more common sense, as while any monster can be an asset, the player who hunts a little more is sure to find a greater team as a result. Ditching puzzle solving anchors like HMs and replacing them with streamlined devices from the start makes exploration easy and less of a chore, and those familiar with the competitive battle scene will be right at home as your monsters come with similar structures to that of the IV and nature system, with rarity and power being a prominent feature due to monsters having three available types that can give the player an advantage if they can farm the right species. What is memorable in this title is the way it plays the best features of the golden era of Pokémon as a whole. Pokémon had a card game and a successful anime adaptation to give its players the sense of extended personality in its video game world, and without that- Coromon (nor any other game like it) can’t create creatures that are distinct or memorable. The designs are nice, and some are better than others, but in comparison, it may be a little harder to really form those bonds with these creatures in that same way due to the lack of background for most.

As mentioned, the monsters are not exactly stand-out, but I personally think that’s ok. Players battle with type advantages, explore the world, shop for items, and basically improve and tame their team for the sake of progression. Gameplay wise, I can’t really deny that most of the actual game feels just like Pokémon. If anything – it may be more memorable than the very monsters you tame, which may or may not be a bad thing, depending on what the player may be looking for within this package. Sure, the plot isn’t anything extremely gripping, but it is well written and makes exploration interesting throughout. Without going into spoilers, it feels like a bit of a science fiction novel laced with bits of mythology but built on the foundation we all know from its own inspirations. There are mysterious titans which you must obtain the essence of, and along your journey – there will be a ton of side features to keep you busy. Coromon puts the player in the role of a young recruit to a researching team for an organization dubbed “Lux Solis”.

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