Nexomon: Extinction

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 85 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 70 out of 85
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 85
  3. Negative: 10 out of 85
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  1. Shadow101
    Sep 1, 2020
    6
    The level up system kinda sucks slow level up when only one monster levels up During battles unless you out all on the field buying items are ridiculously expensive and it’s funny how every time you attack you seem to miss but every time your opponent attacks its hit with a side affect
  2. Sunshadow87
    Sep 28, 2020
    7
    El Pokemon que no es Pokemon...
    Nexomon no es un mal juego pero esta lejos de ser la octava maravilla en el genero. Creo que lo que ha hecho que muchos fans de Pokemon descontentos con la saga se enganchen a este juego es el hecho de que Nexomon, a pesar de ser indie, tiene lo que le falta a Pokemon. Sin embargo, Pokemon tiene lo que le falta a Nexomon...
    - Lo bueno: tienes 384 bichos a    El Pokemon que no es Pokemon...
    Nexomon no es un mal juego pero esta lejos de ser la octava maravilla en el genero. Creo que lo que ha hecho que muchos fans de Pokemon descontentos con la saga se enganchen a este juego es el hecho de que Nexomon, a pesar de ser indie, tiene lo que le falta a Pokemon. Sin embargo, Pokemon tiene lo que le falta a Nexomon...
    - Lo bueno: tienes 384 bichos a capturar los cuales serán totalmente desconocidos para tí. La historia, sin ser nada que te estalle la cabeza, es buena, dandole mil patadas al letargo en que la saga Pokemon nos ha dormido, y el juego tiene un bizarro sentido del humor muy encomiable también. Solo con estas cosas ya es motivo suficiente para terminar el juego. También los desarrolladores están muy encima mejorando el juego, siendo muy diferente la experiencia de este ahora que cuando yo lo jugué (llevando menos de un mes de salida).
    - Lo malo ( y aquí voy a desglosar):
    + Los diseños de los nexomones: muchos ponen esto como un punto bueno, y es cierto que hay buenos diseños pero... más de la mitad de los bichos son ripoffs de pokemons con el tipo y la paleta de colores cambiados y algún cambio menor. No hace el juego menos disfrutable, y en cierto modo el juego busca que nos demos cuenta de ese parecido, pero le quita originalidad.
    + El sistema de combate: muchísimo más sencillo y con muchas menos posibilidades, tanto en ataques como en tipos (no hay tipos duales), y tampoco varían los nexomones con aquellos salvajes.
    + La dificultad: el juego NO ES DIFICIL, si no engorroso (con las nuevas actualizaciones que permiten curarte poco a poco, algo menos). Los nexomones escalan con tu nivel hasta el nivel 70 aproximadamente, pero eso lo único que hace es que cada batalla sea un desgaste, no aumenta la dificultad ya que los combates siguen siendo fáciles por la simpleza del sistema de batalla.
    + Mecánicas absurdas de captura que al final luego ni utilizas.
    + Capturar a todos se acaba haciendo pesado, al haber muchos que aparecen en plan perro legendario (demasiados)    … Expand
  3. kirnale
    Jan 22, 2021
    6
    I think people are overrating this game. It's not a bad game, but it isn't a great game either. While it is essentially a pokemon clone, it does not carry the charm of the original.

    Here's a summary: Music, Sound effects: They are ok-ish, but not really memorable, it does not have any wow-effect. They lack charm a typical pokemon game would have. 6/10 Graphics/Artstyle/Animation:    I think people are overrating this game. It's not a bad game, but it isn't a great game either. While it is essentially a pokemon clone, it does not carry the charm of the original.

    Here's a summary:

    Music, Sound effects: They are ok-ish, but not really memorable, it does not have any wow-effect. They lack charm a typical pokemon game would have. 6/10

    Graphics/Artstyle/Animation:
    Here is a big difference. The Art feels empty, there aren't any charming nexomons available. I haven't found one I like yet. The Animation is plain bad, you can see each part of a body moving invidually, the attacks are okish. The Menu UI is severly lacking charm. The art of the portraits/avatars are very close to an amateurs art. 4/10

    Gameplay/Story: The most annoying part about this game is the stamina system. Stronger attacks requires more stamina, so in the beginning you can only use 5 strong skills at most, then you can't attack at all anymore unless you rest for a turn or use potions. This also means you will be running around back and forth to the heal center to recover your stamina or buy a huge amount of supplies. HP are hardly an issue, same as pokemon really. There are also no mixed elements for any nexomon. If it's rock, it's rock. No flying rock nexomon or anything. This is a step back to classic pokemon experience, which is not bad, but not good either. This game is also lacking a map, which I think should be part of the game, because there are more sectors than pokemon. Pokemon just use one giant map, while this game copies classic zelda map style, which makes it harder to navigate. The boss fights are decent, though some are a lot easier than others, so there are some balance issues. The story is superior to pokemon which hardly has any story at all. The exploration are a bit better than pokemon as well. The "comedy" isn't bad either. Overall it isn't too bad, but it's definitely not a 9/10 or even 10/10 which means perfection. 7/10

    Overall the game isn't too shabby, but doesn't deserve any more than a 7. It lacks polish in the animation, music/SE and the general art. Some features like the elements of a nexomon uses the classic style pokemon fomula, which uses only one element per nexomon. The story is good, the gameplay is good but has serious flaws, the map system could use less sectors and a bigger map as well as a proper map. The game is a downgraded "ds" pokemon game, but has it's own strength that beats pokemon in those particalary area. It is still a much better game than pokemon sword/shield is, but it does lose again the let's go line up.

    Final score: 6/10    … Expand
  4. BLG
    Apr 3, 2021
    7
    Before you write Nexomon: Extinction off as just another wannabe remake of Pokémon, hear me out. Prior to playing this game I too thought there was no room for another franchise in the pocket monster genre. Against my better judgment, I set out to review Nexomon: Extinction to prove to myself and others that we were not missing out. What I found was an inviting, vibrant world full ofBefore you write Nexomon: Extinction off as just another wannabe remake of Pokémon, hear me out. Prior to playing this game I too thought there was no room for another franchise in the pocket monster genre. Against my better judgment, I set out to review Nexomon: Extinction to prove to myself and others that we were not missing out. What I found was an inviting, vibrant world full of undiscovered creatures more unique and exciting than anything I had seen in the last four generations of Pokémon. Not only that, but there existed a story, lore and legends within the Nexomon universe that were more expansive and interesting than possibly all of the Pokémon story-lines combined. If I have your attention, please continue reading. If none of this excites you, consider the possibility that Nintendo and Game Freak have let themselves go and have sat upon a genre monopolized and abused. There’s never been pressure for them to be better, and we as consumers have continued to consume. VEWO has stepped into the ring and challenged a giant in their own hometown. Please consider offering a developer that we at BLG are utterly impressed with a chance to open your mind to a universe worth exploring.

    STORY
    The Nexomon universe is saturated in lore and legend. The history depicted in the game is compelling and you almost wish it were true. The relationship between humans and Nexomon is incredibly complicated. The humans are considered vermin to some Nexomon but are highly respected and loved by others. There are multiple tiers to the Nexomon hierarchy and the timeline of the story is trapped sometime after the ultimate king of the Nexomon, Omnicron, has been slain. His children, and other powerful monsters called Tyrants war against one another for the throne, and humans are tangled in the fight. Cities are scattered across the Nexomon world, each with their own culture and philosophy of how to defend against the Tyrants. You quickly become empathetic for the people of Nexomon, but it is evident that everything is not as it seems. As the story progresses, the world becomes a lot more complicated than you'd ever imagine from a pocket monster game. Twists and surprises are around every corner and it is up to you to decipher the truth.

    HUMOR
    Perhaps Nexomon: Extinction's greatest attribute, is how hilarious the writing is. In an extremely meta way, they challenge the strange things about the pocket monster genre that Pokemon takes itself too seriously to address. They acknowledge the hilarity of strangers stopping you to fight your creatures for money without your consent, the fact that your belt can only hold 6 creatures, and how you can walk straight into someone's home unannounced and expect them to kindly give you a gift. Nexomon flips the genre on its head and willingly insults itself and owns its short-comings. That is exactly what players of Nintendo games love; self-deprecation and a roller-coaster of ups and downs. But seriously, we could all use a reminder sometimes that at the end of the day, these are games made by people who love games.

    COMBAT
    So far it probably seems like this game is unstoppable and an absolute must-buy. And maybe to someone who loves this genre of game it is. But combat is where this game falls short of incredible. I do not necessarily blame the poor combat on the developers, but in a type of game centered around a combat mode Pokemon has mastered, there needs to be some serious improvement. But there is not. Nexomon combat is similar to the earliest Pokemon games: basic, choppy, and often a chore. They have replaced the Pokemon "PP" system with a "Stamina" system. Instead of each move having its own amount of uses, all moves are dependent on your Nexomon's overall stamina. Run out of stamina and you can't make a single move. This distinction may sound harmless, but once you play for a few hours, the difference is easily felt. This dynamic makes leveling up in an already grueling XP system even harder. As you level up you realize that many of the moves are almost exactly the same. The moves may have different names and slightly altered graphics, but perform the same amount of damage and status effects. Not only that, but when you are about to learn something new, they often present a move you already know! Crushing your excitement of even trying to learn something new.

    CONCLUSION
    As I mentioned at the top, I would encourage any fan of the genre to try this game and give the developer VEWO Interactive a fair shot. Nexomon challenges what we have accepted from Pokemon for so long, and gives players a breath of fresh air in many ways. While there are some things that definitely need improvement, BLG is incredibly excited for the future of this franchise. Nexomon: Extinction has earned a 7 out of 10, and is an enjoyable experience for anyone who wants to try something new.

    For our full podcast review, visit https://www.buschleaguegaming.com/podcast/nexomon-extinction-review.    … Expand
  5. GamePat-net
    Apr 19, 2021
    7
    Nexomon: Extinction has its own character despite being a Pokémon clone and that is a compliment. It’s very hard to build upon such a successful franchise without getting the “rip-off” label or giving the players the “been there done that”-feeling. The developers implemented some fresh ideas which, in my opinion, Pokémon could learn from.

    PROS - Original story - Lots of (sarcastic)    Nexomon: Extinction has its own character despite being a Pokémon clone and that is a compliment. It’s very hard to build upon such a successful franchise without getting the “rip-off” label or giving the players the “been there done that”-feeling. The developers implemented some fresh ideas which, in my opinion, Pokémon could learn from.

    PROS
    - Original story
    - Lots of (sarcastic) humor
    - Beautiful 2D art
    - Interactive open world

    CONS
    - High level of difficulty
    - Outdated controls
    - Lack of cool looking Nexomon    … Expand

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

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  1. 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.
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  2. Critical Hit
    Sep 25, 2020
    80
    If you’ve become disillusioned with modern-day Pokemon, then Nexomon is super effective at appealing to your nostalgia. It looks great, the price is stupidly low and while it may feel derivative at times, the quality on display with this capture ‘em all experience is on par with Nintendo’s top-tier offerings.
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  3. 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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