Why It’s Not Useful To Compare Ooblets to Pokemon
Many games have been labeled Pokemon clones and Pokemon killers, and the latest game to receive the title is Ooblets. Undoubtedly, the game borrows a couple of Pokemon's most successful elements, including the ability to collect and raise cute creatures. However, Ooblets goes in a different direction, embracing life simulation gameplay and cute dance-offs instead of the ruthless competitiveness ofPokemon.
Developed by Glumberland, Ooblets is a quirky farm life simulator that lets players take things slow as they explore the enchanting land of Oob. The game has been available through early access since 2020, and it received its official launch in September this year. Reception to it thus far has been positive, suggesting that the game will live comfortably alongside Pokemon even after Scarlet and Violet launch in November.
Why Ooblets May Be 2022's Most Wholesome Game
Ooblets has found itself compared to Pokemon frequently, mainly because the two franchises do share a few common elements. Most notably, they both involve discovering and collecting different cute critters. Pokemon has its titular monsters, while Ooblets has players collecting ooblets, which are small, plantlike creatures. Pokemon typically hatch from eggs, but ooblets are grown from ooblet seedlings which are planted and cared for.
Both games also feature plenty of exploration, which often leads to gamers meeting strange and memorable characters. EachPokemon game introduces a new region for players to explore, and along the way, they meet Trainers stalking routes, Gym Leaders who provide tough battles, and even criminals such as Team Rocket who are intent on using Pokemon for selfish reasons. Early games from the series had players going up against rivals, but
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