Temtem

 PlayStation 5
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

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  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 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,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 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.… Expand
  2. 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 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.
  3. 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.

Awards & Rankings

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#92 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2022

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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. Gaming Age
    Feb 7, 2023
    58
    They may have copied the Nintendo behemoth in lots of ways, and the game may provide an interesting glimpse into how Pokémon might look with a more populated world, but anyone hoping this would displace (or even come close to) the venerable series will find themselves sorely disappointed.
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  2. GameCritics
    Nov 28, 2022
    70
    With its online implementation and improved strategic combat, there are certainly appealing qualities to Temtem, but its entrenched ties to old-school Pokemon prevent it from blossoming into something greater. It isn’t redefining what we already know, so for those simply looking for another Pokemon-like experience who just wanna catch ‘em all, this one might be a good fit.
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  3. Game Rant
    Sep 29, 2022
    60
    Overall, Temtem is a fine alternative to other monster-collecting games with plenty to do. The balance can be a bit troublesome, but that may vary from person to person. However, it offers enough differences to be unique, with its default two-on-two battles and mechanics adding variety to each fight. Plus, playing with friends is easy and a blast.
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