Temtem

 Switch
User Score
6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 28
  3. Negative: 8 out of 28
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  1. Starfree
    Sep 8, 2022
    1
    It’s Pokémon but worse and MMO. Which means it has all the problems of being an MMO rpg, and being an online game on a portal console. It’s a decent game, but because of like pokemon and it being online only there isn’t a single reason to buy it on switch. Buy it on PC, buy it on PlayStation. If you want a Pokémon experience off Nintendo consoles this is the game to get, but on NintendoIt’s Pokémon but worse and MMO. Which means it has all the problems of being an MMO rpg, and being an online game on a portal console. It’s a decent game, but because of like pokemon and it being online only there isn’t a single reason to buy it on switch. Buy it on PC, buy it on PlayStation. If you want a Pokémon experience off Nintendo consoles this is the game to get, but on Nintendo Consoles, you should skip this one.… Expand
  2. arh3399
    Dec 7, 2022
    2
    I was looking forward to this game for a long time cause while I like the pokemon formula it certainly could be shaken up. But this game on switch is unplayable. First off the performance is pretty bad which generally doesn't bother me but there is a glitch where every time a temtem evolves it disconnects from the server and kicks you back to the title screen. When you reconnect yourI was looking forward to this game for a long time cause while I like the pokemon formula it certainly could be shaken up. But this game on switch is unplayable. First off the performance is pretty bad which generally doesn't bother me but there is a glitch where every time a temtem evolves it disconnects from the server and kicks you back to the title screen. When you reconnect your temtem will have evolved, but this happened to me over a dozen times in two hours before I just couldn't take it anymore. Ever single evolution this happened for me. No one should pay money for this until the devs fix it.… Expand
  3. SussyRed
    Dec 8, 2022
    2
    Artstyle looks like a generic Pkmn mobile clone. One of the starters look amazing tho (crystle turtle). Great idea but unfortunately the game crashes every 15 min which makes it unplayable at this state. Very disappointed because this game has potential

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. NintendoWorldReport
    Oct 11, 2022
    80
    Temtem proves that there is still room for competition in the monster catching and battling space. There’s also proof here that games like Digimon or Pokemon, while doing a lot well, leave a lot of things on the table and that’s where Temtem shines. It’s easy to write it off as a copy-pasted clone, but the additional features of co-op battles, deep synergy combat mechanics, and rich endgame content culminate in a real diamond in the rough for those finding the competitors lacking. The main story content can be rote but for those hardcore fans wanting something deeper, Temtem may be what you’re looking for. Temtem is both better and worse than the opposition, and I think that’s okay.
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  2. GameSkinny
    Sep 30, 2022
    80
    Temtem may look like Pokemon on the surface, but a deep battle system and engaging PvP elements make up for the similarities.
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  3. TouchArcade
    Sep 29, 2022
    80
    In its current state, Temtem is moving in the right direction and is absolutely worth your time on Switch as long as you’re ok with the online-only aspect of it. I still have issues with the lack of any sort of offline support for a portable system like Nintendo Switch, but the core gameplay loop and amount of content available with the 1.0 launch is well worth the asking price. The Switch port is also very good considering the hardware and how it runs on other platforms as well.
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