Nexomon: Extinction

"If you&s;re looking for an Xbox Pokemon alternative with a bit more teeth, Nexomon: Extinction fits the bill."

"As such, this is an easy recommendation for fans of the genre and with a focus on humour and storytelling, it also comes recommended for those wanting to test the monster-infested waters for the first time."

"Nexomon: Extinction is an essential RPG, a breeze of fresh air in the genre with a great story and a decent endgame."

"Nexomon got its start in 2017 as a cheap and easily accessible phone app. Ultimately, this may have been the better platform for the game, serving customers that don’t have access to Pokémon and gamers on the go. As a …"

"Nexomon Extinction proves you don’t have to have the pedigree of Ninty to provide gamers with essential monster-hunting gameplay"

"Nexomon: Extinction is a fun Pokémon-style game. So if you like monster games, we definitely recommend it. Set aside plenty of time, because it’s a real marathon. The somewhat formulaic gameplay is more than made up for by the variety …"

"I think that Pokémon was on the throne for too long. Nexomon Extinction does a lot of great things and nearly catches the crown from Pokémon. The variety of monsters are great, the characters are diverse - perfect! Some technical …"

"Let me start by saying, there are not nearly enough monster-catching games around, and it’s no real surprise with the likes of the Pokemon series, I guess it can be a little intimidating. That’s why I was so glad to …"

"This game is far from just another Pokémon rip-off. Nexomon: Extinction improves on all the places that fans have been asking for. It’s a beautiful game with a dark yet humorous story. It also isn’t afraid to challenge players and …"

"If you&s;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 …"

"While a lot of this review pokes fun at how much of an overlap there is between Nexomon: Extinction and Pokemon, it really isn&s;t a bad game. Unfortunately, a lot of the changes made are for worse, not to mention …"

"Nexomon: Extinction is a great sequel to the first title in the series, bringing us a solid story, with very well developed characters and a good dose of humor. The guarantee of having between 30 and 40 hours of fun …"

"Nexomon: Extinction assumedly presents itself as a Pokémon clone. Even though it does not deviate enough from the formula set by Game Freak, this title ends up offering some fresh ideas that make it memorable. The narrative is more mature …"

"...Nexomon: Extinction puts its best foot forward, delivering the most polished version of itself it can offer."

"My lack of experience with the Pokemon series’ modern releases makes me unqualified to claim that Nexomon: Extinction is superior to them, but its large cast of adorable goofballs and unexpectedly competent worldbuilding play to the strengths of the classic …"

"I have to say that Nexomon: Extinction is worth picking up if you enjoy monster-catching RPGs. While it does suffer from a lack of real innovation, it does a great job at competing with the more well-known titles in the …"

"In general, Nexomon Extinction is a novel Pokemon-like. Its story is quite enjoyable and packed with personality, humor, and even some twists about the state of the world. There are lots of cool monsters who are really appealing, with movesets …"

"When you mix a gameplay as powerful as the capture and training of monsters with its table of types, evolutions and others, with a classic RPG adventure and a sensational sense of humor, you get a fantastic game like Nexomon …"

"‎Nexomon: Extinction has good ideas, but it can&s;t get rid of its referent. Despite being funny, one can&s;t help but compare it to better works.‎"

"Nexomon: Extinction does enough to make it somewhat distinct, but the unique elements can also be its undoing. It mostly succeeds in being a more deliberate and challenging take on Pokémon, but that difficulty can oftentimes come across as exhausting …"

"Nexomon: Extinction adds a healthy, welcome dose of RPG style to its story, but can&s;t, or won&s;t, step out from the shadows of its inspirations."

"While there have been a few stabs at taking on Game Freak and the Big N’s mega-franchise they’ve tended to be at the higher-dollar level with other big companies trying to jumpstart their own franchises-to-be with visions of dollar signs …"

"When all is said and done, Nexomon: Extinction is an enjoyable experience. At times it suffers from having time wasting fetch quests and backtracking, but makes up for it with refined gameplay. Combined with being an inexpensive and non-Nintendo exclusive …"

"Is Nexomon the next new monster battling hit, or does it wear its inspiration too proudly on its belt of six critters…?"

"Perhaps Nexomon: Extinction will always live in the shadows of the Pokémon series, but it has enough of its own personality to stand on its own two feet. Its world is beautiful, its story is humorous and captivating, and its …"

"Takes the Pokémon&s;s formula and presents a very enjoyable adventure, with a big variety of creatures and a touch of extra difficulty that many players will appreciate. If you like to capture monsters, this is your game."

"The world of Nexomon is not a friendly place where humans and monsters live in harmony. It is a world where monsters fight for supremacy and humanity for bare existence."

"Nexomon: Extinction is a pleasant option for those who cannot enjoy the famous Nintendo franchise. Despite the performance problems and the lack of an online mode, my experience was very positive with its simple plot, charismatic characters and humorous tone. …"

"While the first title proved that VEWO could do a nostalgic monster collecting game, Extinction shows that the developer is willing and able to push the genre forward in more modern ways."

"Pitched at a delightfully low price for what&s;s on offer, Nexomon is, potentially, the start of an excellent franchise."

"Although Nexomon: Extinction&s;s story gives the game an unique charm, its remaining aspects do not elevate it inside the genre. I expected more from Nexomon and I was left disappointed, the game failed to offer a memorable journey thanks its …"

"Nexomon: Extinction is, without a doubt, a mandatory monster-capturing game that does not deny its origins. You will find a game with elaborated plot and audiovisual content, and you will be presented with long hours of playing what could be …"

"So overall, while Nexomon: Extinction may not be perfect, it’s still one of the better experiences that I’ve had in a while when it comes to the monsters or creature capturing style. With well done retro inspired visuals from the …"

"With a sensible update or two, Nexomon: Extinction could evolve into a much more enticing experience. It&s;s never going to have the charm of Pokémon, but it could yet be a decent alternative."

"Nexomon: Extinction doesn’t provide a ton of innovation from the formula that made the first Pokémon games a success, but honestly, that’s a big reason why I think I enjoy playing the game as much as I do. I missed …"

"All in all I have to say I had a good time with Nexomon: Extinction. The colorful world and amazing creatures really sucked me into the game. I loved exploring the world and found the lore to be quite interesting …"

"An interesting title to spend some time in for the right price, Nexomon: Extinction will be something the Pokémon hardcore will want to check out, while everyone else might just want to find a Game Boy and their copy of …"

"Nexomon: Extinction is a solid take on the monster training genre with some interesting gameplay tweaks on the Pokémon formula and narrative decisions. The higher difficulty saps some of the pace and enjoyment of adventuring, making me hanker for a …"

"Nexomon: Extinction features a great story and some unique changes to a familiar formula that both help and hinder the experience, making it something great for fans of the genre but not quite up to the level of a certain …"