Coromon

"An appealing riff on the Pokémon role-playing formula which, while a little too safe, has enough small deviations and improvements to justify its existence."

"Strictly following the feat of your inspirations can prove to be a double-edged sword, but in Coromon&s;s case, the mix of nostalgic formula with punctual additions works too well to be ignore. In the end, the reality is that the …"

"Many of the Coromon creatures might also look derivative if you’re used to Pokémon designs. Even so, the game is still worth trying. Coromon is not a ripoff of Pokémon, and if you give it a chance, you’ll enjoy the …"

"TRAGsoft organizes a fantastic and curious Pokémon-like that is both friendly and challenging to players; That keeps many basics but innovates with original details in gameplay and art design; That follows a simple and enjoyable story line for anyone."

"A renewal of the monster-collection genre, Coromon takes the well-loved gameplay formulas of its genre predecessors and polishes them for the modern era. By providing unique twists on traditional turn-based combat, a delightful presentation, and a slew of quality-of-life enhancements, …"

"With unique monsters, an original story and setting, and a lot of tribute in-between, Coromon offers a new spin on a familiar franchise."

"Coromon is a special tribute made by Pokémon fans to fans. While the game seeks an identity of its own and improves some aspects of the Nintendo series, such as customization and difficulty options, it also limits itself by bringing …"

"It&s;s easy for Coromon to be labeled a clone. It almost begs you to think of it as one. On the surface, it looks like a new set of monsters were dropped into a nearly identical world. But dig a …"

"If you know exactly what you’re getting into, Coromon is still a decently good time. It lacks depth, and it feels like it drags on too long for what it is, but if you’re just looking to play an incredibly …"

"The game feels like it’s meant for those who miss the GBA-era glory days, and it may just satisfy if these particular limiting factors can be overlooked. And, with all that said, it’s certainly a step in the right direction …"

"Coromon does pay homage to big titles in the monster-tamer genre but it does feature its own unique system and even improves on past mechanics."

"How can one possibly avoid negative comparisons to a certain other monster catching franchise? Maybe by doing just about everything better."

"Coromon is a quaint journey full of fun, smiles, and kick-ass evolutionary forms. Nothing is offensive. The issues I noted can swiftly be addressed with a patch. In other words, it’s at the cusp of being a superb monster collector. …"

"Coromon is a nostalgia trip down memory lane while simultaneously forging its own path. The 100+ creatures, wide variety of characters, and beautiful pixel art made me want to explore and delve deeper into the Velua region. The past few …"

"Coromon isn&s;t an RPG, it&s;s a mental and physical skillcheck masquerading under the veneer of a beloved children&s;s title. Should you go into it with a thinking cap on instead of nostalgia goggles, you&s;ll walk away with a consistently great …"

"Familiarity breeds enjoyment in Coromon, with new twists on existing mechanics doing their part to deliver a new type of monster-taming entertainment for something new."

"Coromon is a game with a lot of promise that builds on the Pokemon formula. Is it perfect? Not quite yet."

"It’s clear that Coromon was worth the wait, even if it didn’t quite live up to my hype as the game that dethroned Pokémon. That said, this is a beautiful and creative adventure full of heart, with hours of gameplay …"

"The distance between honoring a game, trying to build on what made people love it and hoping to create..."

"Coromon might be a new game, but the idea is all too familiar. However, different game settings, a new story, over 100 different monsters and a vast world to explore make this game a fun experience. If you love the …"

"I’ve scrutinized Coromon pretty thoroughly, I’m not going to deny that. But I don’t think that my decision to do so was unfair. When you’re going to directly compare yourself to something that’s already been established, you open yourself up …"

"Freedom Games and TRAGsoft’s monster-taming RPG features a pixel world, turn-based battle system, charming puzzles, and a vast array of monsters to catch. It’s a great homage to a subgenre and a whole era of video games, yet it sadly …"

"Coromon is one of the best Pokémon alternatives thanks to beautiful pixel graphics and some good innovations."

"Coromon is a delightful master catching game that runs really well on the Switch, and is perfect for handheld sessions on the sofa."

"Since 1996, Pokémon has been a franchise whose success no other developer can replicate. The monster-catching phenomenon’s mainline games may stir up quite a bit of discourse nowadays due to some of Game Freak’s design decisions, but there is no …"

"If I&s;d gone into Coromon blind and someone had told me that it was a Pokémon game, the only reason I&s;d have to be suspicious is that there&s;s no Pikachu in sight."

"There’s not much else to say about Coromon. However you slice it, you’re ultimately getting a slavish homage to the early-era Pokémon games, but one that can’t get anywhere near their quality. Coromon is let down by having even fewer …"

"You might simply write off Coromon as a copy of other games. But think of it as more of a game inspired by previous works. While the inspiration is obvious, various design choices within the gameplay are clear upgrades, including …"

"Coromon doesn&s;t even try to hide its muse, but it ends up being too much derivative, taking no risks at all and feeling like something you obviously played in the past, just by a different name."

"Coromon is a game that wants to look at Pokemon from another angle and disappears too much in other details. We capture creatures with instruments that return to the ball place and save the world every once in a while. …"

"Coromon is a game filled with potential but past sinking sands and perplexing puzzles it starts to fall flat. Fans of the genre will be delighted by the levels of customization thanks to the potential system and easy skill switching. …"

"Coromon is a must play for Pokémon fans, and although it has flaws, fans who normally steer clear of like minded games might find reprieve here, especially for its good price and portability due to the Switch port."

"As such, Coromon is something that clearly comes from a place of great respect. Pokemon fans will likely find a game that appreciates what people love about the first five generations of Game Freak&s;s franchise, and even when things get …"

"Coromon, to the detriment of the obvious similarities, has finally managed to obtain his own identity. What might seem like yet another "copy and paste" product hides more than a surprise, thanks to a fairly layered gameplay. If you are …"

"Coromon takes aim at one of the greatest series of all time and, while it isn&s;t any threat to Pokémon&s;s worldwide domination, it is a charming and fun nostalgia trip for fans. Excessive grinding and a story that takes its …"

""I choose you, Ditto!""

"I have not been able to finish Coromon since I received the review code. But from what I&s;ve played so far, I&s;ve been very impressed. From these 8 hours, I think that the world and creatures feel distinct from the …"