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\"Temtem<\/p>\n

\n Reviewed on:<\/b>
\n PlayStation 5
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\n Platform:<\/b>
\n PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X\/S, Switch, PC
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\n Publisher:<\/b>
\n Humble Games
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\n Developer:<\/b>
\n Crema
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\n Rating:<\/b>
\n Everyone 10+\n <\/p>\n

The Pok\u00e9mon franchise has been more prolific than usual as of late, with multiple releases over the past year and another big entry coming soon. However, those without a Switch or looking for a suitable monster-battling alternative should focus on Temtem, which has emerged from years of early-access development. While borrowing heavily from the formula of Nintendo\u2019s massive franchise, its world is fun to explore, and collecting and learning all about the titular Temtems is satisfying. Although the core adventure is a smidge repetitive, Temtem is challenging and engaging, even for well-seasoned trainers.<\/p>\n

Your Temtem journey begins by selecting a partner monster and setting off to challenge the various dojos (Temtem\u2019s version of gyms) around the Airborne Archipelago. While exploring this series of vibrant floating islands, you gain rivals, challenge dojos, and butt heads with the dastardly Clan Balsoto along the way. The pieces of a classic Pok\u00e9mon experience are here for better or worse, and while that predictability bored me in the early hours, the story eventually arrives in some cool places I didn\u2019t expect, making Temtem feel more like an “us against the world” JRPG than a typical monster collector tends to.<\/p>\n

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The biggest draw to this genre for me is collecting as many of these cute and destructive creatures as possible. While the lack of variety and abundance of forgettable designs on the first island disappointed me, each subsequent area introduces more enticing monster designs and elemental combinations. My favorites include the deceptively cute Adoroboros and the fiery electric scarab Scaravolt. Figuring out the location of a monster I needed to fill out my Tempedia or one that would complement my current competitive team was a blast.<\/p>\n

The hunt for new Temtems is exciting, but I\u2019m even higher on the battle system. These fights are strategic and challenging to the point where every tamer battle made me consider my team composition right down to the order of my squad. Contrary to the way most trainers compete in Pok\u00e9mon battles, the default way to throwdown in Temtem is 2v2. It\u2019s a twist I enjoy that deepens the strategy in just about every battle. I often had to solve battle-based puzzles, like whether my active team is the dominant duo on the board or if they\u2019ll be quickly wiped out by well-matched opposition, with the latter case happening quite often. <\/p>\n