Temtem

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 128 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 88 out of 128
  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. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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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Metascore
79

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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