

We've added even more entries to this list, giving you more options to choose from. Updated Januby Jacqueline Zalace: Monster-catching games will never dwindle in popularity. But while few have matched its explosive success or timeless charm, there does exist a range of efforts-both quite similar and somewhat unique-that Pokemon fans should love. There are various titles that follow the standard formula more closely, while others tend to venture off into their own territory while still capturing its essence on a subtler level. Related: Games That Need A Visual Novel Spin-Off Of course, there's quite a bit more to Pokemon than nabbing monsters, as is the case with most software that has sought to emulate this RPG-monster-collectathon. This has naturally invoked a slew of similar titles from developers looking to put their own spin on this successful and appealing formula. It wasn’t the first, and it certainly won’t be the last, but it popularized the genre on a global level.


given more complexity, I don't ever see monster capturing games straying too far from the current formula or really "taking it to a whole new level".When you think about monster-catching games, there's a pretty good chance that Pokemon will come to mind. And now the highlight is driving upside down. :\ When the highlights of new games are artificial like "driving under water" and "gliding" you know there's a problem. And Nintendo has had more time to refine and perfect. Crash Team Racing and Diddy Kong Racing, all these years later, are better than MK. Nothing competes on a popularity level, and MK isn't even close to the best Kart racer made. The genre is going to be stagnant forever, if Mario Kart is any indication. Animal Cross will be the same thing, but there are still very few games like that. Kart Racers, Mario Party (board game/mini-games) games, 2D Mascot Brawlers. I've wanted this for a long time, but don't see it happening.Īnything people associate with Nintendo, is always slapped with a huge "rip-off" stigma which comes with a low quality stigma with it.
