For some video game fans, the nameTemtemmay not have come up in some time. Despite this, many other players have enjoyed the online multiplayer title, with some even declaring it one of thebest multiplayer games of 2020.
Temtemis an MMORPG that is heavily inspired by thePokemonfranchise, with a very similar premise. Players collect Temtems, keep them in cards, and summon them to battle other Temtems. It could be called aPokemonclone, but only in the same way that many first-person shooters were calledDoomclones in the past. Those who wantPokemonin an evolving, online format have allowedTemtemto continue to grow, and this week it’s growing even more.
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Temtemis adding the new Cipanku Island on April 13. This island will come complete with new activities, a teleportation feature, and even the first Mythical Temtem for players to encounter. Presumably this is somewhat similar to a Legendary or MythicalPolemon, although how catching it in an MMORPG will work is unclear. The fact thatTemtemis continuing to grow with additions like these ensure its place in the list ofanime-style MMORPGS worth checking out.
This is the first major Island update since the previous one last July whichintroduced the island of Kisiwa. This does not mean developers have been idle, however, asTemtemhas received many quality-of-life updates and new features over the past year. Many of these have been at the behest of the community, suggesting thatTemtem’s devs are listening to their players. If that continues to be the case, it could ensureTemtem’s longevity, even if major content updates come slower than other games.
Those who want to check out aPokemon-style game that changes up the formula could consider givingTemtema look. WhilePokemonis well established and does some things better,Temtemhas definite selling points overPokemonthat cannot be ignored.
Temtemis not alone in being aPokemon-like game either. Other titles likeMonster Crownare similarly trying to expand on thePokemonformula by taking it in different directions.Monster Crownin particular hails itself as an “adult"Pokemongame, featuring darker subject matter than eitherPokemonorTemtem. Where these games will go in the future is anyone’s guess, but if they do well enough, a whole new genre could thrive.
Temtemis available now on PC and PS5. Ports are in the works for the Switch and Xbox Series X/S.
