![]() Whether it’s when exploring one of the new regions you uncover or when partaking in a battle and seeing your party unleash attacks, there’s a great level of detail in the game that ensures that the experience is always a pretty one. One particular area in which Coromon often betters the older Pokémon titles is with its visual presentation, with some fantastic pixel art on show across the whole game that constantly kept me in awe. And hey, at least you can still battle friends in online play, so Coromon certainly isn’t lacking in social elements. It’s a disappointing omission, especially as an old-school Pokémon purist, though it’s not a deal-breaker given that it also means you don’t have to worry about having multiple versions of the same game or finding players willing to trade in order to complete your collection. That does mean that there’s no necessity to trade in the game mind, so players won’t be sharing Coromon with their friends. It’s worth noting that it’s possible to catch EVERY Coromon in a single playthrough, so there are no worries about what your starter is or that you might miss some… they’re all out in the wild to find. Thankfully, they also managed to make Coromon feel just as fun to play, whether that’s when taking part in strategic battles where you’ll have to take advantage of different elemental weaknesses and your party’s diverse skillset to survive, or when working through the world in an attempt to ‘catch ‘em all’. The creators of the game have openly stated that they’re fans of Pokémon and wanted to build a game just like it, so it’s actually pretty admirable that they managed to hit the nail right on the head. “It’s worth noting that it’s possible to catch EVERY Coromon in a single playthrough, so there are no worries about what your starter is or that you might miss some… they’re all out in the wild to find.” Coromon isn’t shy in wearing its inspirations like a badge of honour, and believe me, it’s obvious from the get-go. Fun turn-based battling where you’re able to improve your team of Coromon and eventually evolve them into more powerful forms? Yep, it’s all there. Battling random Coromon out in the wild and trying to collect them by throwing something (in this case ‘Spinners’) at them? Double-check. Choosing from one of three Coromon as your starter when you begin the game? Check. Whilst the narrative feels unique though, the gameplay follows a VERY familiar pattern. ![]() Whilst I’m not adverse to either approach, it actually felt more refreshing and added real stakes to the player’s journey. One thing I will say is that Coromon feels more akin to a traditional JRPG than a Pokémon game with its storytelling, with more of a focus on an adventure on a grander scale than a personal one. I’ve condensed the tale a fair bit there, but you get the basic idea – it’s up to you to save the world. Your job? To collect the essence of six mighty Titans that roam the land, all whilst building and growing a team of Coromon to help you out along the way. ![]() Whilst things seem to go smoothly at first, disaster soon strikes and you find yourself venturing out on a journey across the world. Check out some screenshots down below:Ĭoromon puts players into the role of a Battle Researcher at Lux Solis, a research society that holds a prominent role within the land of Velua. Put it this way: if you’re a Pokémon fan, it’s very likely that you’re going to be a Coromon fan too. Sure, it might not have some of the depth found in Nintendo’s famed franchise, but it offers an experience that closely resembles the traditional adventures of those first few generations, all whilst bringing with it a few extra modernised bells and whistles. I’ve played PLENTY of ‘Pokémon imitators’ in my time, but none have managed to capture the same charming old-school vibe of the original releases quite like Coromon. ![]()
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