Nexomon: Extinction

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. NintendoWorldReport
    Sep 8, 2020
    70
    Nexomon: Extinction is clearly inspired by Pokémon from top to bottom. While they change up a few mechanics and make some definite improvements here and there, not enough is done to consider this among the elite of the monster-catching RPGs. An interesting title to spend some time in for the right price, Nexomon: Extinction will be something the Pokémon hardcore will want to check out, while everyone else might just want to find a Game Boy and their copy of Blue version.
  2. Starbit
    Sep 29, 2020
    60
    Given the short number of similar games, it's always good to see the Nintendo Switch catalogue accepting more proposals of less represented endeavours. In the case of Nexomon: Extinction, it features a laudable amount and variety of creatures, appealing art style, and it's fairly simple to get into. At the same time, it's far from a groundbreaking game, though competent, and it feels like it follows its main inspirations a little too close. That said, it's a welcome arrival for those looking for more creatures to capture and collect.
  3. TheSixthAxis
    Sep 14, 2020
    60
    Nexomon: Extinction is a solid take on the monster training genre with some interesting gameplay tweaks on the Pokémon formula and narrative decisions. The higher difficulty saps some of the pace and enjoyment of adventuring, making me hanker for a return to a Pokémon game. Still, if you’re after some monster catching and battling, Nexomon: Extinction will do the job.
  5. Nintendo Life
    Aug 27, 2020
    60
    Nexomon: Extinction does enough to make it somewhat distinct, but the unique elements can also be its undoing. It mostly succeeds in being a more deliberate and challenging take on Pokémon, but that difficulty can oftentimes come across as exhausting and artificial. If you felt let down by Sword and Shield there may be aspects of Nexomon you really enjoy, but we can't help but feel that the slow pace of battles and lack of multiplayer features prevent it from being a true rival; it's really more like a cheap alternative, but one that's arguably worth a look if you're a hardcore fan of Game Freak's famous franchise.
  6. GameOver.gr
    Sep 25, 2020
    55
    Nexomon: Extinction could have been a far promising title than it already is. Instead, it relies heavily on the legacy of that other huge monster-capturing franchise, copying names and elements, but not catching up with the gameplay recipe that has been improving for almost twenty-five years.

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 85 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 70 out of 85
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 85
  3. Negative: 10 out of 85
  1. AdvengerTime
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    This is everything I have wanted from Pokemon and more as a long time fan of Pokemon that recently feels distant from the new game. Nexomon isThis is everything I have wanted from Pokemon and more as a long time fan of Pokemon that recently feels distant from the new game. Nexomon is 2D with a likeable art style, Animal (Nexomon) designs are really good don't feel generic, the game is pretty challenging something I have been dying for from Pokemon, the game is well written with humor and 4th wall breaking gags that're entertaining, animations are pretty good. Only 2 negatives I can give it is that there is no multiplayer and I don't think any way to trade Nexomon but this game is solid if you want some old school Pokemon like Ruby/Sapphire days. Last of the 2 negatives is that I wish I could turn off the sound of the text without turning down all of the audio for battles and such.… Full Review »
  2. VegaVision
    Aug 30, 2020
    2
    The game starts of with some funny dialogue, some intro as to how to catch the Nexomon. I IMMEDIATLY noticed the capture system is way tooThe game starts of with some funny dialogue, some intro as to how to catch the Nexomon. I IMMEDIATLY noticed the capture system is way too flawed and has too many variables to begin to enjoy it. There is nowhere to heal your Nexomon and the potions are expensive, the capture thingies are aWay too expensive and the first trainer beat my ass what for me was enough to uninstall and refund. Not enjoyable at all. 2/10 for art style but seriously, just play Pokémon, this is not worth your time at all.… Full Review »
  3. ZeroArmada
    Aug 30, 2020
    8
    Love the game, if you're looking for a mature version of the franchise we all know (and wich nintendo continues to dumb down) this is probablyLove the game, if you're looking for a mature version of the franchise we all know (and wich nintendo continues to dumb down) this is probably a game for you. I'm not going to list the positives of this game because overall, what it does right, it just does right. However there are a few things that drag the game down for me to the point of it being somewhat decent instead of it being a serious contender on the market. The first of wich is the absolute lack of audio visual cues. Whenever you level up a nexomon, catch one, enter a building or defeat an opponrnt. There is a distinct lack of any feedback. A simple snapping sound, or the sound of a door opening whenever it opens goes a long way, and it's these things that make the difference between a solid/complete game and a chaotic and unfinished one. Mind you this game does have some great visual effects in places, it's just that they lack in some pretty important areas. My second gripe with this game is the incredibly cheeky sidekick, the constant 4th wall breaking severely negatively impacts the game rather than adding to it. It makes it feel like the developers are just doing whatever without taking the game seriously, and it just takes you out of the experience. My third gripe with the game is the very stale running animation, some weird issues when changing maps, and also the lack of map animation, wich makes the world feel very static. Whilst the game is still transitioning from one map to the other, your caracter can already seemingly walk forward while loading, making you sometimes lose the caracter on screen. This is just very weird and odd, and because you're doing this so often just becomes frustrating after a while, same with the lack of audio-visual cues and the running animation. The things you're gonna be doing constantly in a game should be the most polished, and that is not the case here. Finally my last gripe with the game is the fact that whenever a nexomon faints and i switch to another nexomon, my oponnent automatically gets a free hit on my switched in nexomon. This sometimes ends up in a situation where the oponnent easily sweeps my entire team without me being able to do a anything about it (this doesn't work the other way around btw) wich i feel is an utterly game destroying issue that should be patched out IMMEDIATELY. I have absolutely no idea why this is in the game but it's a big issue in a game that completely revolves around battling.… Full Review »
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