Temtem

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7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 128 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 11 out of 128
  3. Negative: 29 out of 128

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  1. Kyurqel
    Jan 27, 2020
    5
    As much as I wanted to enjoy this game, I just can’t get into it. I’m a fan of the changes they made to the the battle system in comparison to Pokémon and that you can play with friends but that’s where the praise ends for me. I understand the game is in early access right now and the team will make changes later but I feel the variety of creatures is severely lacking in the first fewAs much as I wanted to enjoy this game, I just can’t get into it. I’m a fan of the changes they made to the the battle system in comparison to Pokémon and that you can play with friends but that’s where the praise ends for me. I understand the game is in early access right now and the team will make changes later but I feel the variety of creatures is severely lacking in the first few areas. For instance, in the ruins when trying to rescue a character all you run into is the same dog and occasionally a platypus if your lucky. Secondly, there’s no reliable way to acquire money to buy items like potions or revives which you use a fair amount even if you are higher level than the wild creatures. This leads me to my last point, which is the level distribution in the early areas. I can fight a tamer with level 10’s and then the very next one will have tems from 16-18 that end up making me use most of my items after the battle because they do ridiculous damage even though I’m the same level or a higher level. I’m all for grinding and difficulty (since monster hunter is one of my favorite games) but there needs to be a fun and not a slow as a snail process to leveling up and trying to get money. Overall, right now in its early stages, Temtem is an average game that some people will adore and some people will just find boring and not worth their time.… Expand
  2. Vital444
    Jan 24, 2020
    4
    Game is underwhelming. After 2 days of grind, I see same 5 monsters whole day, I run around one small area because there's 5% of chance to find a rare monster... Then you get it and the stats are poor, 3h wasted, because it's not even fun, it's boring. The lack of imagination in the game is sad, you gather bunch of quests but you can complete them only much further along the game, nothingGame is underwhelming. After 2 days of grind, I see same 5 monsters whole day, I run around one small area because there's 5% of chance to find a rare monster... Then you get it and the stats are poor, 3h wasted, because it's not even fun, it's boring. The lack of imagination in the game is sad, you gather bunch of quests but you can complete them only much further along the game, nothing in the meantime. Nothing out of the box for this game, no new systems of gathering or creating new items or gear, knowing there will be microtransactions in game I already paid good money for is also quite sad. How hard would it be to drop some items from monsters you fight to allow you do some kind of crafting or cooking or ANYTHING? The graphics are decent and it's a game-alike to pokemon, however, game feels too basic and I cannot stress this enough - BORING… Expand
  3. Zilcell
    Jan 22, 2020
    7
    Its great. I love the gameplay but i think it would be more fun if it was Call of Duty. Still, copying Pokemon instead still has its advantages. I like pokemon.
  4. Weewid
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    A very good game which has a very good follow-up of its developers both on Twitter and on Discord. They listen to the community.

    Do not listen to people who talk about future micro-transaction because it is completely false.
  5. jediparoxysm
    Jan 21, 2020
    0
    No... just, no. This game is the product of a community of gamers who THINK they know what they want, when in reality they don't. You think Pokemon is bad with their "DLC paywall"? Just wait until this game gets hit with lovely microtransactions. Also, you should see whats hidden behind their paid tiers for Kickstarter. Absolute travesty. Please, do yourself a favor and save your money. IfNo... just, no. This game is the product of a community of gamers who THINK they know what they want, when in reality they don't. You think Pokemon is bad with their "DLC paywall"? Just wait until this game gets hit with lovely microtransactions. Also, you should see whats hidden behind their paid tiers for Kickstarter. Absolute travesty. Please, do yourself a favor and save your money. If you don't want to play Pokemon, thats fine, but this is NOT the alternative or the saving grace you are looking for.… Expand
  6. Erakys
    Jan 21, 2020
    0
    Just awful. The game is being made and touted to be a "Pokemon killer", and there's absolutely 0% chance that will happen, just like the 0 it gets today. Don't call it an MMO either just because there is a bunch of people running around. This game shows that the grass isn't always greener on the other side. Enjoy your one month of fame.
  7. ThankUGamefreak
    Jan 22, 2020
    0
    You will never be able to beat Sword and shield. Theyre the best games ever. Temtem is a joke and cannot obtain greatness since it wants to live in the shadow of pokemon.
  8. ayuwooh
    Apr 16, 2023
    4
    Battlepasses have no place in a full price game. Battlepasses have no place in a full price game.
  9. lucifern0
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    The only reason TemTem has such a low score here is because of toxic Pokémon fans giving it 0 points because it's inspired by Pokémon without never even trying out the actual game.
    I love pokémon, and I have early access on TemTem and I can honestly say that I not only like TT way more than poké after just a few days, but the devs are just amazing and are doing everything they can to make    The only reason TemTem has such a low score here is because of toxic Pokémon fans giving it 0 points because it's inspired by Pokémon without never even trying out the actual game.
    I love pokémon, and I have early access on TemTem and I can honestly say that I not only like TT way more than poké after just a few days, but the devs are just amazing and are doing everything they can to make this a great game and actually listens to the community. The gameplay is fun, the fights actually need stratgedy, graphics are really pretty, the world and story is big and immersive, the character customization is cute, the price is quite low considering what you need to pay for pokémon and there are very few bugs for still being early access. I highly recommend checking it out.    … Expand
  10. MLaw2008
    Jan 23, 2020
    9
    The current user score is absolutely skewed by toxic Pokemon players. This game has a lot of promise, despite it's shaky launch day. Combat is enjoyable and the graphics are great. This is what a decent taming game should look like on PC and/or console, instead of the 3DS-like port we received in Sword and Shield. I doubt Temtem will ever become as big as Pokemon, but they have certainlyThe current user score is absolutely skewed by toxic Pokemon players. This game has a lot of promise, despite it's shaky launch day. Combat is enjoyable and the graphics are great. This is what a decent taming game should look like on PC and/or console, instead of the 3DS-like port we received in Sword and Shield. I doubt Temtem will ever become as big as Pokemon, but they have certainly shown that a team of 18 people can do a better job than one of the biggest video game franchises in history.… Expand
  11. MircoApperlo
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Absolutley lovely graphix, great diversity in different species. A good evolution fram what pokemon used to be. It's not even finished and already delivers more polished gameplay then pokemon sword and shield.
  12. mycoccusbiggus
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    This game made my already massive cock grow ten times in size. I have never seen anything this brilliant before. I absolutely recommend this masterpiece of a game for everyone.
  13. MelodyMusic
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Early Access game, so ratings may be changed. It has server issues at this time, but the development team is working hard on consistently updating and monitoring it's progress. All mmos have issues like this at launch. Once you get into the game though, it's an extremely refreshing take on the collection genre. The game has a decent level of challenge with well designed creatures that areEarly Access game, so ratings may be changed. It has server issues at this time, but the development team is working hard on consistently updating and monitoring it's progress. All mmos have issues like this at launch. Once you get into the game though, it's an extremely refreshing take on the collection genre. The game has a decent level of challenge with well designed creatures that are cute. A battle system different enough to stand out from Pokemon. Using stamina instead of PP, and a priority system with more depth. Rng in battle has been removed so you can fight with more tactics. There also is a focus on synergy with teams due to being balanced by double battle's. Overall it's at the moment more than I expected, and I am excited to see them add all the features they plan on updating later.… Expand
  14. Faea
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    A worthy opponent for the popular Pokemon franchise. Don't be deceived by it's cute graphics. It's rather challenging, but also not super difficult. It does a lot of things as well or better than Pokemon and is definitely worth trying out if you like the genre.
  15. NinthLevel
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Absolutely a blast so far! First day launch had it's lag and some hiccups, but the developers pushed and patched that up later that night!
    For a game still in this Alpha stage, I am really excited to see what comes next! Customization, double battles, online co-op with a friend, it's all I could have asked for from Pokemon but never got it.
  16. Psychoppomp
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    Great game, the best Pokemon-like game on PC, but as of right now there are server issues.
  17. WS_Adam
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    People upset with the launch having server issues are sad. game is in early access and delivers on all of the expectations they've advertised on. The rest of the issues have plenty of time to be improved on and developer feedback has been on point and immediate with issues presented. People are just in a selfish potato-mode with unrealistic expectations despite not properly researching thePeople upset with the launch having server issues are sad. game is in early access and delivers on all of the expectations they've advertised on. The rest of the issues have plenty of time to be improved on and developer feedback has been on point and immediate with issues presented. People are just in a selfish potato-mode with unrealistic expectations despite not properly researching the product.… Expand
  18. Zendikar
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    There are people putting 0/10 in this game just because it is a copy of Pokémon, it's a review that do not explain if the game is bad, something that is not. It is true that the servers initially stopped like all the games that come out, obviously. This game deserves respect because they have come out of nowhere and have surpassed Game freak totally in their last games. The game is aThere are people putting 0/10 in this game just because it is a copy of Pokémon, it's a review that do not explain if the game is bad, something that is not. It is true that the servers initially stopped like all the games that come out, obviously. This game deserves respect because they have come out of nowhere and have surpassed Game freak totally in their last games. The game is a amazing and if you have not tried it please do not do an opinion. 10/10… Expand
  19. Mangorang
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    I recently bought a Nintendo Switch Lite and Pokemon Sword. Being my first monster catching game in almost 10 years, I was incredibly excited to dive into it. Unfortunately that excitement quickly became buyers remorse as I grew incredibly bored of the game by the third gym. The game held my hand too much and let me over level and basically sweep every opponent for 10 hours using just twoI recently bought a Nintendo Switch Lite and Pokemon Sword. Being my first monster catching game in almost 10 years, I was incredibly excited to dive into it. Unfortunately that excitement quickly became buyers remorse as I grew incredibly bored of the game by the third gym. The game held my hand too much and let me over level and basically sweep every opponent for 10 hours using just two pokemon. It was a snoozefest where it felt like the only real enjoyment I was going to get out of Pokemon was the endgame pokedex completion and perfect IV chasing.

    Enter TemTem. From the very start the game hits hard and doesn't hold back. It's challenging in all the right ways. It immediately introduces you to tactical gameplay and content that you'd only find at endgame pokemon games.

    The battle system is far superior. The2v2 format is wonderful, and the no RNG crit/dodge/feint/flinch philosophy is incredibly refreshing. It feels like a skill based tactical turn based strategy game which seems impossible to pull off, but Crema has done it.

    Things that seemed incredibly intimidating in the pokemon games like breeding or IV chasing are actually intuitive parts of the game that are introduced organically as you progress. Each zone is elegant and charming, and the world feels much larger than it actually is, which is a good thing. The storyline is also quite enjoyable and easy to feel invested in unlike Sword. TemTem is hands down better than Sword and Shield in every single way, and it's only early access. There are still dozens of WIP areas and zones yet to be revealed and new TemTem being released weekly until the game fully launches. It is well worth the $30.    … Expand
  20. Katzena
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Good for an MMO like Pokemon game. Has issues cause early access. But definitely has Lots of potential. Devs give constant updates too.
    I'm also a huge Pokemon fan. Don't listen to the toxic Pokemon fans that are rating 0s.
    They Probably can't afford the game to try it
  21. Junanelle
    Oct 7, 2022
    0
    Bad and bland. The game lacks deepth in all aspects of its gameplay. The graphics are mediocre - to put it in positive words. You can see how little effort and love went into its creation. I was looking forward to this game for a long time, but I am just sad seeing the product this game became.
  22. thewildburrito
    Jan 23, 2020
    9
    The game is good when you get to play it. It has been a rocky launch, but you can see that the devs are working day and night to make it a great game. Feels promising for the future.
  23. DocAragon
    Jan 23, 2020
    9
    I’m really lovin the game! It’s so cute! The battles are really awesome and balanced! It’s not just a “press A to win”! I’s really fun, I recommend it!
  24. Zulunko
    Jan 23, 2020
    9
    As someone who enjoys cooperative and turn-based games but doesn't play Pokemon because he doesn't want to buy a Switch and has heard that the cooperation aspects are somewhat underwhelming, I'm finding this game to be quite fun. This game doesn't "kill Pokemon" and nor does it need to; Pokemon's platform-dependence means that it's missing out on a fairly large segment of the market whichAs someone who enjoys cooperative and turn-based games but doesn't play Pokemon because he doesn't want to buy a Switch and has heard that the cooperation aspects are somewhat underwhelming, I'm finding this game to be quite fun. This game doesn't "kill Pokemon" and nor does it need to; Pokemon's platform-dependence means that it's missing out on a fairly large segment of the market which Temtem is now trying to fill.

    That's all I'm going to say about the weird "Pokemon vs. Temtem" fight that's going on in these reviews.

    In terms of gameplay, Temtem is fairly complex. While there is a burden of knowledge for simply recognizing the types of the opponent Temtems and knowing the massive table of strengths and weaknesses, that burden can be lessened by having images to refer to in order to smooth out the learning process. Once you've learned all of the Temtems and elements, the references should no longer be necessary.

    Synergies and Traits add an interesting twist to Temtem gameplay. Certain abilities may be buffed by having other Temtems of certain types in play, so especially in co-op, it can be important to coordinate with your partner to ensure you're filling each others' synergy requirements.

    Attacks seem relatively balanced so far, with attacks that have high stamina costs doing what seems like logarithmically more damage to tradeoff their turn usage and attacks with long cooldowns doing a lot more damage because of their lessened availability. Determining what abilities to bring, which Temtems to use, and how to appropriately combine their skills is the essence of the Temtem tactics within a fight. Outside of a fight, breeding your Temtems and giving them the right equipment is very important.

    The only feature I'd wish they'd plan on adding is cooperative with more than 2 players. The synergies are already fairly complex with only two Temtems on the field at once, but with 3 or 4 it could cause some very interesting dynamics. Sadly, however, the developers have said there are no current plans to create "raids", which I assume implies we'll be sticking with 2-player cooperative for now.

    While I expect there to be limited longevity with the current state of the game, the developers plan to add many Temtems over time and definitely seem to have new features planned out. For an early access game, this is quite a good experience. As always, if you'd like to support the development, feel free to buy in, but there's no harm in waiting until the game is fully released if you'd prefer to see how it plays out in the long-term.

    End note: servers have been struggling under the load of new players over the past couple days, so if you buy it now, you may need to be patient. If that's a dealbreaker, just wait until they've fixed the server issues.    … Expand
  25. Darmonic
    Jan 25, 2020
    9
    Hey a monster collection game without a community hugely backing cheating.

    Let me say this, I love Pokemon... i have played pretty much every main series pokemon game since Pokemon Crystal *I wasborn1994* My favorite pokemon is Hydreigon, Espeon is my favorite Eeveeloution and before Espeon it was Jolteon. Now this game... is honestly amazing and this is from my early access POV... I    Hey a monster collection game without a community hugely backing cheating.

    Let me say this, I love Pokemon... i have played pretty much every main series pokemon game since Pokemon Crystal *I wasborn1994* My favorite pokemon is Hydreigon, Espeon is my favorite Eeveeloution and before Espeon it was Jolteon.

    Now this game... is honestly amazing and this is from my early access POV... I have clocked in 11 hours so far... I think the biggest thing that was keeping me stuck to it after playing Sword is the difficulty and I wanted to experience the first Gym(Dojo) and boy was I thrilled and I cant wait for my next Temtem play session. This game honestly has so much potential and I hope it does really well.

    My only cons I have for it is that; well at launch there were queue times and lag but after like day 4 all these issues seem polished and I haven't ran into any crashes, lag or queues actually after that initial launch day.
    -ALSO this game needs a better way to make money... I really think we will need some kind of profession system for the economy of this game.    … Expand
  26. CptGaliant
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Don't listen to the threatened Pokemon man-babies, they'd rather keep eating Game Freaks garbage than put real effort in trying anything new.
  27. Hadr0n
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    10/10, way better than Pokemon, this game is insane, I'm amazed.
    Temtem up dude!
  28. Tyfuzzle
    Jan 23, 2020
    9
    Good game made by devs that care and love what they're making. Those reasons alone should tell you the game is better than any of the recent pokemon games. Be warned though, the game is currently in early access and has a number of technical issues that you can expect to see improved in the year run up to it's full release for PC and consoles.
  29. penguinsane
    Jan 23, 2020
    8
    TemTem is basically pokemon, and I am here for it. The art style is very charming and it runs well on both my gaming PC and my cheap laptop, and is surprisingly polished given the fact that it is indeed still in alpha. The double-battle style with the added strategy of stamina juggling is a fresh take on the standard turn-based battles. It is more difficult than pokemon games have been inTemTem is basically pokemon, and I am here for it. The art style is very charming and it runs well on both my gaming PC and my cheap laptop, and is surprisingly polished given the fact that it is indeed still in alpha. The double-battle style with the added strategy of stamina juggling is a fresh take on the standard turn-based battles. It is more difficult than pokemon games have been in recent years, which is actually a relief. I find myself forming strategy around my money and available items, something I haven't done in I don't know how long in pokemon games. The diaglog is entertaining. There have been a few hiccups and glaring bugs over the past few days since early access started, but the development team is very active on their Discord and Twitter.

    My only complaint is that the game seems rather expensive for an early access alpha. Overall, I have been having a blast talking to my friends about the game and have recommended it to numerous friends and acquaintances. I can't wait to see what the future holds for this game.    … Expand
  30. Vap9
    Jan 23, 2020
    9
    This Game is different enough to Pokemon yo be refreshing and adicting plus you can feel it's made with care and love unlike Pokemon. Already finished It and am breeding now.
  31. DrCoeloCephalo
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    I'm just here to balance out the nonsense of the negative reviews.

    Ironic Pokemon fans get upset over other monster collectors existing or "ripping them off" when Pokemon itself has always been a weak ripoff of Dragon Quest which did monster collecting and monsters in capsules years before Pokemon but Japan whom loved Dragon Quest before Pokemon certainly never seemingly threw a hissy    I'm just here to balance out the nonsense of the negative reviews.

    Ironic Pokemon fans get upset over other monster collectors existing or "ripping them off" when Pokemon itself has always been a weak ripoff of Dragon Quest which did monster collecting and monsters in capsules years before Pokemon but Japan whom loved Dragon Quest before Pokemon certainly never seemingly threw a hissy fit and kill the Pokemon franchise like westerners tend to do with other monster collectors.

    Pretty much any monster collector RPG that has existed before or after Pokemon has been a way better game like Shin Megami Tensei, Dragon Quest Monsters, Digimon and Yo-Kai Watch. Wouldn't be surprised at all if Temtem accomplished the same thing.    … Expand
  32. ryudoshi
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    This game is exactly what I've been expecting out of Pokemon for the last 10+ years and they have not been able to deliver. Thank you devs for making something that actual has some semblance of challenge and isn't brain dead. I'm having a really great time.

    Also this game is being attacked by blind Pokemon fans. Pretty disgusting guys.
  33. thighlander
    Jan 27, 2020
    9
    Is it perfect no. Is it good, hell yes. Its a lot of fun to play the story is nice the Temtem are distinguishable and fun to fight with. The way stats and passive works as well as the fact you fight with two of them at a time makes this a different enough and more fun game. Endgame hunting for rare Temtem with high stats as well as breeding can be very tedious and become un-fun but at thatIs it perfect no. Is it good, hell yes. Its a lot of fun to play the story is nice the Temtem are distinguishable and fun to fight with. The way stats and passive works as well as the fact you fight with two of them at a time makes this a different enough and more fun game. Endgame hunting for rare Temtem with high stats as well as breeding can be very tedious and become un-fun but at that point what else you expect from an early access game.… Expand
  34. Laharke
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Everything you wished pokemon was. Graphics are great, the combat is amazing and quite balanced for an early access, mons look great, and most importantly, the game is HARD, dont get me wrong its not dark souls but i got my ass kicked quite a few times cause i wasn't thinking or grinding hard enough, great game overall .
  35. Doinko
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Easily better then pokemon. Tons of new battle changes and improves on a lot of pokemon's archaic systems.
  36. downloadkctt
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    This game is a work in progress, they released it in EA (early Access) program which means its on early state and theres low content atm.
    For your understanding, the game is at 0.5.4 version as im writing this. Theres TONS of features being worked on.
    This game is promissing.
  37. thedstrat
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    So much better than pokemon. I was not expecting this game to be this good. Hours of enjoyment alone or with friends. Adorable temtem and strong looking ones too. 10/10!!!
  38. Masato098
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    I really like how this was made.

    It has a lot of potential.

    I will gladly play it again in my ps4
  39. Pizzazz
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    I love it, it's good. It does things for the formula that keep it feeling fresh. Great game.
  40. KinMonteste
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    Better than Sword and Shield

    The game is a perfect demostration of what fans want in their favourite game, is what we have been asking for pokemon since almost 10 years, and is now a better option than the actual pokemon games for less than half the price
  41. AJRP
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    Overall, It improves a lot from the source material (pokemon) and adds a lot of uniqueness to Its gameplay. Considering the game It's only on early access, It has a lot of potential to keep improving and perhaps even surpass Pokemon in the final product, though only time will tell
  42. mecsnow
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    I’m enjoying the game so far. I can see the effort the devs put into it, and it’s a great pc monster catching game! Looking forward to future content.
  43. KaiiTheAnimator
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    I'm hooked definitely a nice change of pace to the monster-collecting genre
  44. Tarkley
    Jan 27, 2020
    10
    A significant mechanical improvement upon the genre, comparing it to Pokemon (the biggest player in the genre) it is significantly better designed, creature typings are far more balanced, the focus on double battles solely vastly improves the flow of the game, and the removal of randomness during battles turns the game from what could've been little more than gambling into a truly skillA significant mechanical improvement upon the genre, comparing it to Pokemon (the biggest player in the genre) it is significantly better designed, creature typings are far more balanced, the focus on double battles solely vastly improves the flow of the game, and the removal of randomness during battles turns the game from what could've been little more than gambling into a truly skill based game.

    Breeding has been significantly improved as compared to pokemon with it both being far more logical and intuitive, while also decreasing it's importance.

    Further the game is also significantly harder than pokemon, in a good way, this game actually presents a challenge and requires some thought, a welcomed departure from the norms of this genre. The game also features a more mature story than some might expect.

    The game world is vibrant and highly varied featuring hugely different fantastical floating islands.

    Generally speaking if you've played pokemon think of every mechanical issue and clunky feature those games have and Temtem has solved them, all the while also turning the game into a much more skill based experience.

    Simply put if you enjoy pokemon I cannot recommend this game enough, after playing it for dozens of hours I can safely say every pokemon game feels lacking by comparison (all the way from red and blue to sword and shield). I've even gone back to old pokemon games, namely crystal and pearl, to see if it was only newer pokemon games that felt lacking, but no those older pokemon games also failed to even match Temtem.

    If you're not a fan of pokemon I'd say give Temtem a look if you enjoy tactical or turn based games it's a stunning example of the monster collection genre and may just make you fall in love with the concept.    … Expand
  45. mactruckbulldog
    Jan 26, 2020
    10
    This game is dope, exactly what I want out of a "pokemon" game. And those who are giving it a zero because its a pokemon rip off are ignorant...This game has excelled on the potential where Pokémon left me flat in sword and shield online.
  46. marcccc
    Jan 26, 2020
    10
    better than pokemon games, obviously. and this is also MMO not like dumb outdated game called Pokemon
  47. BeardBroGaming
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    This game has unlimited potential. so far there have been some hiccups.. some glitches, some server instability, some changes we didn't all like, but that's kinda how all early access games are. There is so much more to see, so my review may change in the future, but as for right now, I give it a solid 10. I am over 100 hours into the game so far, and I love the Pokemon feel that it has,This game has unlimited potential. so far there have been some hiccups.. some glitches, some server instability, some changes we didn't all like, but that's kinda how all early access games are. There is so much more to see, so my review may change in the future, but as for right now, I give it a solid 10. I am over 100 hours into the game so far, and I love the Pokemon feel that it has, while also blending in their own unique and new ideas. The game challenges you from the start, and does not let up. the entire story line so far has been hard, much harder than any Pokemon game, which i actually love. All the negative reviews are childish and pointless, so lets keep flooding this game with actual reviews made by people who play the game :)… Expand
  48. Haussreykr
    Jan 25, 2020
    9
    Temtem never stops surprising me with its content over the different regions/islands you get to explore throughout the game. Overall, Temtem is definitely hard and the skill gap between this game and it's counterpart is felt through many aspects of the game as for example its stamina and synergy mechanics. Although it isn't perfect in any shape or form, it's definitely worth to take a lookTemtem never stops surprising me with its content over the different regions/islands you get to explore throughout the game. Overall, Temtem is definitely hard and the skill gap between this game and it's counterpart is felt through many aspects of the game as for example its stamina and synergy mechanics. Although it isn't perfect in any shape or form, it's definitely worth to take a look at and getting into.… Expand
  49. Muiezada
    Jan 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muito bom nem joguei mas é MT bom foda mesmo bom demais insano de bom bota pokemao pra mamar… Expand
  50. Sailedq
    Jan 24, 2020
    9
    Good Early Access, i am excited to see what comes on the future,
    I look forward to the game being completed and complying with everything they said.
  51. FINALBOSSTAPP
    Jan 24, 2020
    9
    The game is a solid monster catcher title. Taking inspiration from Pokemon and implementing what the fans have wanted for years. I for one am glad there is another game out there to challenge pokemon again. The art style in this game is fantastic and you can escape into a new world.i cant wait for the full game to be ready I have backed them from kickstarter from the start. Played theThe game is a solid monster catcher title. Taking inspiration from Pokemon and implementing what the fans have wanted for years. I for one am glad there is another game out there to challenge pokemon again. The art style in this game is fantastic and you can escape into a new world.i cant wait for the full game to be ready I have backed them from kickstarter from the start. Played the alpha and I am now here for early access. If anyone is thinking of trying this game I suggest you do.… Expand
  52. Ansovald
    Jan 24, 2020
    8
    Seeing that it is still in early access, the game itself has come a long way in two days with constant server issues etc, but looking past all of that is a game that rivals pokemon, the art is that comical cell shading style that fits the game, the Temtems them self's are unique in their own way.. and yes some people say this isn't a mmo but it is.ike I said it still in its baby stage withSeeing that it is still in early access, the game itself has come a long way in two days with constant server issues etc, but looking past all of that is a game that rivals pokemon, the art is that comical cell shading style that fits the game, the Temtems them self's are unique in their own way.. and yes some people say this isn't a mmo but it is.ike I said it still in its baby stage with lots of potential when it gets fully released in the coming months.… Expand
  53. Chrispybacon06
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Absolutely solid monster collecting mmorpg, especially for being a kickstarter. Cant wait to see what this game grows into.
  54. Royplays
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    The game is awesome . Most people forget its early access. The game is much better version of the recent Pokémon games. The only people hating are die hard Pokémon fans who don't know any better.
  55. 4_Ms
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Pokémon had every chance to make a game that looks and feels like this. The game has beautiful graphics and plays very smoothly. Besides a slightly annoying launch with packed serves and bugs which the Devs are currently hard at work mitigating.

    The game is still in early access so I hope they decide to continue working hard and don't give into to flooding the entire game with pay to    Pokémon had every chance to make a game that looks and feels like this. The game has beautiful graphics and plays very smoothly. Besides a slightly annoying launch with packed serves and bugs which the Devs are currently hard at work mitigating.


    The game is still in early access so I hope they decide to continue working hard and don't give into to flooding the entire game with pay to win and micro transactions in the long run. This game definitely beats Pokémon I'm it's graphics and gameplay elements but it's still in its nascent stage and would love to see it as a proper contender against the Pokémon legacy    … Expand
  56. FINOER
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    Great community, the developer was responsible af
    More addictive than weed...
  57. vorgrimz
    Jan 25, 2020
    9
    VGC on steroids, good looking, great animations and audio, map are kind of smooth, the breeding is statifying, looking forward for the future of this game
  58. Savakuda
    Jan 26, 2020
    8
    This game puts a new twist on the Pokemon formula.
    Sure, it is pretty much Pokemon, but they took the concept and made it their own.
    All the negative reviews are basically just hate mail because they don't find it fun, or because there are transgender choices in the game. If you don't like it, then don't play the game; Simple enough. Getting down the the mechanics, the game will have    This game puts a new twist on the Pokemon formula.
    Sure, it is pretty much Pokemon, but they took the concept and made it their own.
    All the negative reviews are basically just hate mail because they don't find it fun, or because there are transgender choices in the game. If you don't like it, then don't play the game; Simple enough.
    Getting down the the mechanics, the game will have you always in a double battle if you have 2 or more Temtem in your party. There are special synergy bonuses for matching up certain Temtem in battle, giving them bonuses to certain moves. There is no PP (Power Points) like Pokemon uses; Instead, you have an SP meter which determines what moves you can use before over-exerting your Temtem, which will then take damage if it over-uses SP. You can wait to recharge the meter in the meantime. Evolution seems to take awhile to accomplish, but I don't mind the wait, personally. You can also have a friend with you for the entirety of the game alongside you with their own Temtem, helping with battles along the way. While that's the full extent of the MMO aspect so far, you can see people running around in the world doing their own thing, albeit without any interaction.
    While the game is still in Early Access, there are plenty of things to do in the game, and it is quite a long game from the looks of it. This is no Pokemon clone; This is its own thing, with its own Temtem type system, battle system and evolution system. The challenge is there, especially when you're against a Temtem team higher level than yourself.    … Expand
  59. Tubey
    Feb 7, 2023
    5
    Temtem isn't bad, but it feels very much like a 'we've got Pokémon at home' game in too many areas.

    Art style is subjective of course, but for me the art design is too basic, as is the creature designs throughout. Pokémon excels due to creativity and vibrancy in the character design; Temtem does not. The battle system is where it differentiates itself from Pokémon, and it's good, but    Temtem isn't bad, but it feels very much like a 'we've got Pokémon at home' game in too many areas.

    Art style is subjective of course, but for me the art design is too basic, as is the creature designs throughout. Pokémon excels due to creativity and vibrancy in the character design; Temtem does not. The battle system is where it differentiates itself from Pokémon, and it's good, but not good enough to say it's a game changer in the genre. The story is surprisingly on par with anything Pokémon can offer, but again it's not enough to cover the glaring flaws the title has.

    Game Freak have been lazy with Pokémon too often and it's understandable that other devs have seen an opportunity in the market as a result, but Temtem doesn't do it for me. There's 164 Temtems and it somehow feels less than the 151 original Pokémon did, and by a considerable distance. They're all remarkably unmemorable; they just blend into one another.

    This isn't a 'Pokémon killer' - it's OK to pass a few hours away with but I'm deeply disappointed with what I got for the price I paid. It should be £20 at the very most in my view.    … Expand
  60. x6_Balan
    Oct 21, 2022
    8
    Gran juego para los amantes del género, principalmente para la parte online, pero la campaña en solitario es muy buena y larga, además con muchos toques de humor bien tirados en referencia a pokémon.
  61. Zenodo
    Nov 7, 2022
    10
    My favorite monster collecting game. Story is fun. Ranked is really good. And the luma (shiny) hunting is really fun! A 10/10 from me!
  62. caraleao123
    Sep 20, 2022
    10
    While it's heavily inspired by pokémon after playing around with for a bit I believe there are enough differences to make itself stand out. The doubles focused gameplay, No RNG, a stamina system, and a few other things make it a solid alternative.
  63. Ferd0
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    The game seems very organic to me, complete in its structure...
    The game has its difficulty and base content, people who complain about microtransactions forget that it is optional and the game already has full content...
    But if they could lower the prices of the Novas, but I don't care, I just want deep competition and a lot of things to do... I like most of the designs, it runs very    The game seems very organic to me, complete in its structure...
    The game has its difficulty and base content, people who complain about microtransactions forget that it is optional and the game already has full content...
    But if they could lower the prices of the Novas, but I don't care, I just want deep competition and a lot of things to do...
    I like most of the designs, it runs very well on PC and Xbox, Switch its details but they are being fixed, this game has a lot of potential and is the future of Monster Taming...    … Expand
  64. capivaraagiota
    Nov 21, 2022
    9
    o jogo tem sim alguns problemas mas são poucos e não chegam nem perto de ofuscar as qualidades
  65. SeRialPiXel
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Pokemon if it was good. Absolutely addicting game with an insanely rewarding PVP aspect. No RNG involved and a lot of mindgames. Plus if you like to theorycraft you can do so much, so many wacky strategies.
  66. MasterTiger4
    Aug 21, 2023
    6
    Decent Pokemon competitor.

    Pros:
    -Dual monster battles
    -Gives a bit more strategy
    Cons:
    -Can be very linear at times
    -Failed basic 3rd grade biology in the custom character creation.

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. MMORPG.com
    Oct 12, 2022
    87
    If you’re a Pokémon fan you need to pick this one up, even if you’re not the casual laid back play is enjoyable for creature hunters of all levels!
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  2. Eurogamer Italy
    Oct 10, 2022
    80
    Crema's ambitious MMO has clear ideas and manages to engage without too much difficulty.
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  3. Wccftech
    Oct 9, 2022
    70
    Temtem is a fantastic game when you look at its story and gameplay mechanics alone. However, when you see the variety of activities it has to offer and the way its economy is structured, it will make you second-guess your stay after the main story campaign is done and over with.
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