Palworld – A New Era of Creature-Capturing Games
Palworld, the highly popular game, is taking the gaming world by storm. Despite being in early access, it is already available in the Xbox and PC Game Pass library, as well as for purchase on the Steam platform. Since its release, Palworld has captured the hearts of players worldwide, breaking records and even topping the trending list on Twitch.
One Reddit user, floggedlog, recently shared his experience and why he finds it difficult to return to Pokémon or similar games after playing Palworld. His post quickly gained popularity on the subreddit, receiving over seven thousand upvotes within 24 hours.
In his post, floggedlog recalls growing up with the concept of “Pocket Monsters” (the English translation of “Pokémon”). He was always aware that the world of Pokémon was much darker than the games and the animated series portrayed. He witnessed beloved Pokémon being shot and saw Team Rocket capturing Slowpoke, often resulting in the loss of their tails.
The post emphasizes that the “Pocket Monsters” manga was significantly darker and more terrifying than the kid-friendly animated series. Many chilling details from the manga were almost non-existent in the games and TV show. Fans of the series would likely agree that the games and series were targeted towards a younger audience and aired on children’s channels.
Other insights from fans of Palworld and Pokémon suggest that the portrayal of Team Rocket, with the comical duo of Jesse and James, in mainstream Pokémon media is almost harmless. In the manga series, however, Team Rocket is depicted as a cruel gang of robbers who would stop at nothing to achieve their goals. It is also mentioned that the player is only protected from direct attacks by Team Rocket in the game due to the presence of “plot armor.”
For those who are not familiar, “plot armor” is a storytelling tool used by creators and writers to protect the protagonist from situations that could end their life. This is because the storyline is designed with the assumption that the protagonist survives, even if they are not in perfect condition.
Palworld offers various creatures for players to find and tame. In the continuation of the heartfelt post, there is mention of how Pokémon limited this possibility and the protagonist’s struggle for survival among ruthless creatures, as depicted in the Pokemon manga.
It is worth mentioning that the controversies surrounding Palworld have drawn the attention of the owners of the Pokémon brand, which the user believes is a strong point of the game. Indeed, Palworld was a bold move by Pocketpair, considering the potential issues it could have caused. The user expresses hope that the lawsuit against the creators of Palworld will be dismissed to allow him and other players to continue enjoying the game.
Palworld is more than just a Pokémon clone. While it has been dubbed “Pokémon with guns,” the game offers much more. Building bases, survival elements, and an open world are just a few of the new features this game provides.
In the past, some indie games have attempted what Pocketpair has accomplished. Some have succeeded, while others have not. What will the future hold for Palworld? Do you think it will survive? Do you believe Nintendo will win the lawsuit? Let us know in the comments section.
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The source of the article is from the blog papodemusica.com