Temtem

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Twinfinite
    Sep 14, 2022
    90
    When all is said and done, Temtem is far more than its inspirations. Though it stumbles occasionally, the game offers an experience that even the most grizzled Pokémon fan will enjoy while also building up a new world for fresh players to marvel at. It’s a must-play and a strong showing of what could be a major series moving forward.
  2. Game Informer
    Sep 16, 2022
    85
    Temtem may look like a copycat on its surface, but its deviations from the Pokémon formula pay off considerably. With unique battling elements and an engaging MMO structure, Temtem evolves as its own experience and offers a vast, challenging adventure that even those without a Nintendo console can enjoy.
  3. Vandal
    Sep 16, 2022
    80
    Temtem is a very well designed game full of charisma, although its multiplayer feels very underwhelming and we don’t see the need for battle passes and microtransactions.
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  1. Android Central
    Feb 5, 2021
    Temtem is a shallow imitation of Pokémon, though the little things it does to mix up the formula go a long way at making it feel fresh. In its current form, it's no Pokémon rival, but being in Early Access means it has plenty of room to grow. [Early Access Score = 60]
  2. Areajugones
    Dec 8, 2020
    A good Pokémon 'copy' that manages to pull off its own personality through the battle system but that, at the same time, carries an obvious problem: it really tries to be an MMORPG, yet in the end it stays as an open world with 'ghost' characters. Even so, overall it is a remarkable turn-based RPG that has a lot of potential. [Early Access Score = 75]
  3. DualShockers
    Dec 15, 2020
    Temtem aims to set itself aside from Pokemon as a solid monster collecting game in its own right. For the most part, it succeeds. [Early Access Score = 70]
  5. Gaming Nexus
    Dec 22, 2020
    Temtem is as good as it gets when it comes to competition versus Pokémon. Even in Early Access, it surpasses the most recent Pokémon games and it’s exciting to think about how the best is yet to come with Temtem. [Early Access Provisional Score = 80]
  6. Metro GameCentral
    Dec 8, 2020
    Temtem still isn’t finished, which is why there’s no score here, but Crema are making good on their promise of constant improvements and additions; so when it does come out of early access next year The Pokémon Company is going to have their most serious rival for a very long time. [Early Access Review]
  7. PlayStation Universe
    Dec 8, 2020
    Already highly polished and nailing the essence of the monster catch battler RPG subgenre, Temtem looks set to go from strength to strength on PlayStation 5 if the surprisingly robust state of its early access debut is any indication. [Early Access Score = 85]

Awards & Rankings

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#92 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2022

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User Score
5.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 5 out of 11
  1. Graveel
    Sep 16, 2022
    0
    This game feels like a couple of people really, truly, loved pokemon growing up and wanted to throw their hat in the ring by improving thingsThis game feels like a couple of people really, truly, loved pokemon growing up and wanted to throw their hat in the ring by improving things with what they always wanted in battles and the overall world. I do like some of the improvements, but the round based restriction on moves is extremely dissatisfying, the type matchups are very odd. Why does digital have 0 weaknesses? All in all, play it for yourself but for a $41.99 price tag and a game littered with microtransactions, uninspired characters AND TemTem models, I can't continue to play and support this piss poor SJW wannabe Pokemon game. Go play Coromon or Nexomon, much cheaper and the devs don't take themselves so seriously. Oh and heads up if this isn't your thing, the antagonist is a non-binary man who tries to be cute when speaking but JFC if it isn't the most forced, cringey dialogue between you and that thing. You can really tell they are trying to push the gender-fluid woke agenda HARD and that was definitely the final nail in the coffin for me. If I could've turned off the disgusting antagonist completely and not have to be online then I would have continued playing. Can't wait for the next Nexomon though! If any dev has read this far, the only thing any Pokemon fan truly wants is another take on the classic Pokemon games (Gen 1-5) which consisted of challenging fights, and sprite/pixel based world maps and pokemon. Is it truly that hard? We're all so sick of fan-made romhacks.… Full Review »
  2. 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    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.    … Full Review »
  3. MrRPG
    Sep 19, 2022
    1
    Mechanically a competent pokemon clone, Painfully woke and cringe inducing in every other capacity, if you're into "The Message" and an olderMechanically a competent pokemon clone, Painfully woke and cringe inducing in every other capacity, if you're into "The Message" and an older fan of the pokemon series you'll very likely enjoy the game, for me though it's an unbearable Californian high schoolers fanfiction priced as AAA game.… Full Review »
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