Nexomon

 Switch
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Gaming Age
    Oct 15, 2021
    91
    Again, there’s literally nothing original going on here, and if you’re going to play Nexomon on the Switch, you should probably only do so after you’ve thoroughly exhausted your Pokémon options. But if you’re playing it on another system — or even if you just want to return to the days of a top-down Pokémon — then you could do a lot worse than checking out Nexomon.
  2. Digitally Downloaded
    Sep 17, 2021
    90
    I hope Nexomon continues to perform well and grow from here. The developers really do have an opportunity to take what they've done across the first two titles and build it into "the alternative Pokémon", especially considering that both Yokai Watch and Dragon Quest Monsters seem to be on the wane. Nexomon isn't quite the game that its (console) predecessor is, but it's still a warm, comfortable, and amusing experience, and while it can be frustrating at times to try and catch all 300+ monsters on offer, they're so ultra-cute that you'll do it - and love it - anyway.
  3. IGN Italia
    Oct 7, 2021
    80
    Clearly a clone of Pokémon, albeit a very well done one. With a large world to discover and hundreds of Nexomon to catch there's plenty to play if your monster breeding thirst is not yet placated.
  5. Impulsegamer
    Oct 4, 2021
    80
    Overall Nexomon on Switch is much better served in the sequel Nexomon:Extinction, than in this version. Whilst having its moments of fun and slightly addictive gameplay, it is still at its core a mobile game that’s really best enjoyed in smaller 5-10 increments rather than a proper hour or two of normal playtime. It was disappointing to see that no effort was made to update the game from the mobile with the exception of the removal of micro transactions. At £9.99 it is not the most expensive game and would be good for those of you who want to scratch that monster catching itch before the new Pokemon games come out.
  6. RPGamer
    Oct 1, 2021
    70
    Overall, Nexomon is just a good, solid monster-collecting RPG very reminiscent of many turn-of-century titles. It pays homage to the inception of the genre, though sometimes it clings a little too heavily to those roots. Players looking for a short romp that doesn’t overstay its welcome will want to pick up this title before tackling the sequel, which has many gameplay improvements that would be sorely missed when returning to the original.
  7. Starbit
    Oct 15, 2021
    60
    This game boasts a decent plot and a good variety of creatures, as well as quite a few elements to explore that will certainly appeal to completionists. It doesn't have enough to stand on its own against its more well-established competitors, however, and often its lack of originality stands out, especially as far as the creatures' design goes.

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User Score
6.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 3 out of 12
  1. Elena_E_Patata
    Jan 29, 2022
    0
    Una copia molto spudorata di Pokémon, non ne comprende l'essenza e cade nei tipici errori di hackrom, come problemi di progressione e design deboli.
  2. NindieSpotlight
    Dec 17, 2021
    7
    Series like Nexomon have always had a bit of a Herculean task before them, trying to tap into the market that the Pokemon series helped buildSeries like Nexomon have always had a bit of a Herculean task before them, trying to tap into the market that the Pokemon series helped build and define without being accused of simply being a clone. Last year’s Nexomon: Extinction I thought did a reasonably good job of walking that tightrope, having a style and tone of its own while obviously avoiding getting too far away from a successful formula. Having never played the original to check it out now, after already having seen Extinction, makes this original iteration harder to appreciate. While it obviously has different monsters and story beats (but only to a degree) this version makes it much harder to draw a clear dividing line between it and the series that inspired it. I have no doubt that people who played the original should appreciate a chance to revisit it, but for people who are more familiar with the more recent incarnations of any of the monster hunting series, who don’t have nostalgia for this original, it’s probably better to give it a pass.

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  3. SuperkenGaming
    Oct 27, 2021
    8
    NEXOMON
    A Great Hidden Gem
    Nexomon isa 15 hour long monster ctaching game where obviously you gotta set out and capture monsters to restore    NEXOMON
    A Great Hidden Gem
    Nexomon isa 15 hour long monster ctaching game where obviously you gotta set out and capture monsters to restore balance to the world..
    I loved Nexomon Extinction so I had to check out the original, and I think I ihgt actually like the original the most..
    Here you get a variety of starters to choose from and then youre off.. walk through grass to find more, battle other nexomon trainers, build up a party of 6.. you know how these things go.. and what I love so much about the original nexomon is that its so simple, you always know what you have to do, where to go because charcters will tell you, he go east, or north, or south of the map to go get the thing you need.. so all you really have to worry about ismaking sure your team is strong and balanced.. leveling them up for the area youre in, usually introducing a new nexomon type, all with a variety of rarities, and youll weaken them to be able to catch them.. and quite simply, I love it.. I love how straightforward it is.. cusing these 15 hours to fly by, I was surprised I played that long, and such a perfect length as well.. not too long overstaying its welcome…
    The owlrd of nexomon is not as magical as the world of pokemon, but this is still a greatly paced monster collector worth checking out..
    I give Nexomon
    an 8/10    … Full Review »
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