Temtem Dev Crema Discusses Customization, Representation, and Inspiration in Monster-Collecting MMORPG
Released via Early Access in 2020, Temtem saw its official 1.0 release at the end of September 2022. An anime-esque monster collection game at heart, Temtemtakes Pokemon's premise and transforms it into a cross-platform MMO. While massively multiplayer elements have a clear impact on Temtem's gameplay, they also have a drastic effect on the way the game's world is conceptualized and presented.
Game Rant spoke with Temtem game director Guillermo Andrades and Crema community manager Lucia Prieto about the influences that give Temtem its unique look, as well as the wide variety of customization options that players have at their disposal. Veteran Pokemon players looking for a more social and culturally diverse experience should definitely keep Temtem on their radar.
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Similar to Pokemon's regions, which are based on real-world locales, Temtem's Airborne Archipelago draws influence from specific cultures. Since Temtem is an MMO, each different region is connected to others, resulting in a more varied world. Prieto discussed the different inspirations for specific regions, including a number of cultures that Pokemon has yet to tackle.
«Deniz is based on the Mediterranean and the places it waters, Omninesia on Oceanian island cultures, while Tucma draws inspiration from Aztec mythology. Kisiwa pays homage to East African cultures, with Swahili naming. Cipanku is very evidently a tribute to Japan and its culture, new and old, and Arbury represents both Great Britain and Scotland and its very complicated history.»
Prieto said to ensure the portrayal of each region was properly represented, Crema hired regional consultants on the cultures in question. Respectful representation and
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