Nexomon: Extinction, the Pokémon-like monster catcher that launched on Switch last month, has received a brand new update taking the game to Version 1.0.6.
The update adds a number of new items, makes several changes to the game's systems, and includes fixes for some pesky bugs and glitches. You can see all of these changes for yourselves in the patch notes posted below.
If you haven't checked this one out yet, you might want to give our full review a quick read. We came away with mixed feelings.
"If you felt let down by Sword and Shield there may be aspects of Nexomon you really enjoy, but we can't help but feel that the slow pace of battles and lack of multiplayer features prevent it from being a true rival; it's really more like a cheap alternative, but one that's arguably worth a look if you're a hardcore fan of Game Freak's famous franchise."
Have you been playing Nexomon: Extinction? How have you been getting on with it? Tell us below.
[source twitter.com, via nintendoeverything.com]
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@Ratking Have you actually played the game? The writing is really good. Don’t judge a book by it’s cover.
@Ratking
It is better than any of the recent Pokemon games.
@Leecpfc yeah, i tottaly agree, after 30 minutes play this game, i really enjoy it, especially character dialog
Not a cheap knockoff at all. People saying this haven't played it and probably have no intention of playing it. I have enjoyed playing Nexomon Extinction a lot more than Sword and Shield that's for sure.
@Ratking I'm interested in hearing your thoughts of what you thought of the game while you played it. What parts of the game did you like/dislike?
@Ratking
"Dumbed down story"?
You clearly have not played the game
Its miles more mature than Pokemon
@rating
Come on that's a bit of a starched friend, pokemon story literally hasn't changed from when we were all 15 years old(8 badges, pokemon league, tense and repeat) and the jump to 3D looked like ps4 graphics when we know the switch can do so much more. The Nexomon story is pretty unique, you gotta give them that atleast, as for the designs, they're pretty gold for the small team they have. Pokemon couldn't even be bothered to make new animations, for a game they cut pokemon out of and released a new dlc for, with a tiny area to explore (yay?) and let's not forget how easy it was, basically no challenge lol . Those things and more has made me check out after buying the dlc.
@Ratking Have you actually played the game? I'm about 30 hours in and shocked by how much I've enjoyed it. The writing is incredibly sharp and often times laugh out loud (not often I can say that about a game). I'm also not a fan of 2D games in general but the art style is gorgeous. I'd highly recommend this to anyone looking for a 2D Pokemon alternative.
It reminds me of a mixture of Pokemon Emerald and Platinum by the feel of the game. My Nexomon get knocked out more than any Pokemon game. Some of the monsters designs are strange, some are cool. There's no option to switch your Nexomon during battle, that makes it more difficult. It's a game where you actually have to level up your team often. It's really nice to be able to re-battle the trainers, it helps with leveling up. I was surprised how deep the game was with all these quests and items. I haven't found exp-share, though I did find two items with a quest where two of my Nexomon receive 25 percent of the exp. There are also items where it boosts your Nexomon's exp earned and that the team earns. All of those were found via quests. There's even a dex, that shows all the monsters you've seen. They did well. Will it replace Pokemon? No, but it's fun and more challenging. Is it too challenging for children, I wonder?
I completely forgot this game existed lol
@Ratking I haven't played Nexomon yet, but it doesn't seem like there'd be too much to fall behind on Pokemon storytelling.
I mean, there's certainly some effort in Pokemon, but it's really a franchise where the story exists to explain the gameplay.
Especially look at Pokemon's first attempt. Even when it came out, people were saying there wasn't much to speak of in terms of story development.
The anime, which debuted a year later in Japan, probably added much more to the lore than the game.
trash game, I bet the people who play this are the same who play games on facebook
@Ratking I'm with you buddy, garbage game
@Ratking Troll appears F-off dude. I bought it day one and enjoy it. I like MONSTER CATCHING/TRAINING GAMES, not just Pokémon, it is NOT the only game in the genre nor the staple, just the most known because of its popularity. It craps on the genre when games are called "Pokémon like". Smh.
I didn't know that the game exist
@Bl4ckb100d You probably play Facebook games if you know what they are like. I do not have a facebook and i like the game so... you come off as an idiot and arrogant asstroll with your comments. Don't like the game? No one cares, don't comment and spew negativity on a post about the game.
@Minish-Cap ....you def can switch during battle, Or else you are gonna have everyone knocked out and only one is gonna get Exp.
@HXLXIII
Is switching in the options? I found two 25 percent exp shares but they are hold items. Only two get the exp. I did find where you get bonus exp.
@HXLXIII
Certain quests give better items.
@HXLXIII well you do seem to care after such a heated comment. Also if I'm saying people that play fb games are dumb then I'm clearly not one of them, even a first grader could understand that logic.
@Minish-Cap Press Y during battle (it's named Team) to change mons during battle.
If you want more exp shares cores, go to Parum and head left. There's a lab there where you can trade shards for cores.
@RennanNT
Yea, I knew how to switch during battle like that. I just meant having the ability to switch when they bring out the next monster without having to have the monster you put in take damage. Thanks for the tips for the shards, I was close to selling them.
@Ratking You sure are pressed about a game you supposedly don't like.
@Bl4ckb100d I'm curious as how you could compare the two then. When did Facebook even integrate games into its mind controlling scheme?
@Ratking Forgot the number one rule if the internet, don't feed the trolls.
@Ratking Sounds like valid criticisms to me, thanks.
Still plan on playing Nexomon one day, it's on my wishlist so I can decide for myself whether I like it or not. Updates are always welcome.
Already 45h in and apparently not even close to the end. My team is ~50.
Anyway, I'm liking it a lot! Haven't enjoyed a monster taming game that much since Emerald. The difficulty spike is really welcome.
The game certainly has hiccups for me for example I despise the cat Coco and he is annoying af pointing out plot holes and making 4th wall jokes all the time isnt funny it makes it grading.
Other than that the game is fine for what it is its certainly is showing its mobile game roots but most characters look unique which is something I find admirable.
It's a really solid game. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles of Pokemon and it won't win any originality contests, but the campaign itself is better than any Pokemon campaign since gen 5. Good writing, open routes and a lot of freedom in moving around early, solid bosses (the Tyrants are way more fun than recent gyms). Plus the devs respond well to critique and have plans for free DLC. If that makes you "angry", you kinda suck, sorry to say.
Also:
Masquiti gang rise up.
@Primarina ‘cause those games‘ stories (maybe barring the FPS, I don’t really play those so I can’t speak for them) consist of a cutscene at the start of the game and the end of the game, if that. Even if they’re the same every time, they aren’t being thrown in my face for a 30 hour+ adventure. And if the characters were interesting or at least different every time, I could deal with it. I bought the gender swapped twilight book, my standards aren’t incredibly high lol. But somehow they’ve managed to make them less and less interesting since the series hit the 3DS...
I'd like to say that I thoroughly enjoyed playing Nexomon: Extinction. I have been playing pokemon since 1998 when it dropped in the US and I think it is unfair to lump Nexomon with Pokemon because of their similarities. It should be treated as it's own title because, well, it is. Sure it lacks multiplayer and whatever else but anyone who is able to judge this game based on it's own merits should come away with positive feedback. The gameplay is exciting, the story is captivating and the dialogue is so matter-of-factly hilarious. Coco is great. I wasn't able to put this done until I finished the story 100% and I am still playing for a chance at the cosmics. I give this game 5 stars *****
Goodness gracious, everyone's going insane in the comments. Good thing I'm skipping this game, and just waiting for Kindred Fates. (I'm not saying no or yes to any of your opinions, I just want to not get into this argument. Also, check out Kindred Fates, it's looking pretty good)
@Ratking Not saying you can't have you're own opinion, but you literally gave one example on how pokemon is deep. The lavender town wasn't bad and I agree gen 1 and 2 was pretty good, 3 and 4 weren't bad either. But, no one is comparing this game to the original pokemon. It's likely like me, all of us loved those games and have played Nexomon due to our current disdain for the pokemon series and what it has grown into. Also, while you ridicule it for having deviant designs drawings they're still unique as many pokemon are the same and many of the designs became meh. No one is saying it's an award, winning game, but it's definitely a step up from the latest pokemon game for sure
@AnnieK lol who the f are you? a nobody mentioning me just to insult me? f off idiot
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