The two screens allow for intuitive battles, while other neat mechanics are sprinkled in that utilize touch-screen controls and even the microphone. The game takes a card-baesd approach more akin to Yu-Gi-Oh than Niantic's hit series.Īt the same time, the game stands out for its awesome monster designs, and its clever use of the distinct functionality of the DS. This Disney property, originally crafted for the Nintendo DS, tapped into the exploration and collecting elements of Pokemon while sprinkling in their own flavors in various avenues. As such, it seemed appropriate to refresh and beef up this list with more great titles in the same vein as Pokemon. With this renewed and refreshed popularity comes an increased appetite in similar RPGs and adventure games, and various studios have answered the call with even more monster-catching titles. Updated Augby Stephen LaGioia: Thanks to hits like Pokemon Sword and Shield boldly carrying the torch of the mainline franchise, along with returns to Diamond/Pearl and Pokemon Snap, Nintendo and Niantic's monster-catching romp is going stronger than ever. 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. 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. When you think about monster-catching games, there's a pretty good chance that the phenomenon known as Pokemon will come to mind.
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