This Halloween-Themed Monster Catching Game Inspired By Pokémon & Earthbound Deserves All Your Attention

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Fans of the classic games and should pay attention to this upcoming indie game becauseit's shaping up to be an excellent homage to those retro RPGs. While there may not be a shortage of monster-taming RPGs available on nearly every modern console, it can be difficult to find one that really captures the energy of the older titles. It may still be a little too early to judge this in-development project, but what has been shown off looks especially promising.

Over on Kickstarter, developer Greg Chazotte shared more information about their upcoming monster-taming RPG . From a visual perspective, it's clear that the game is taking plenty of notes from and, making it ideal for those fan bases, but there are some additional ideas that help separate it from those franchises. Firstly, Halloween is a major theme as the entire game has been designed to recreate the spookiest night of the year; The Autumn leaves and rampant pumpkins are adorable and should make for a distinct experience.

Beyond the Halloween aesthetic, is differentiating itself from by increasing the scale of the combat system. Battles will be 4v4, requiring trainers to properly strategize with their team compositions while also planning their moves to ensure that every member of the party is covered, especially against some of the more challenging opponents. Another key point Chazotte mentions in their breakdown of the game is the removal of "" content that's so often a problem in older RPGs; aims to be a streamlined experience without grinding and unnecessary fluff.

has surpassed its Kickstarter goal by quite a margin: It was initially asking for $2,500 but that target has been smashed as the donations pool sits at $7,629 at the time of writing. A release date has yet to be locked in but those interested in the game can check out in-development sprite work, monster designs, and even music tracks. may not see the light of day for some time yet but everything Chazotte has shown off looks incredibly exciting.

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