Videoreview PalWorld

Game is similar to Pokémon, but includes base building, survival elements and open-world co-op. The Xbox and Microsoft Store versions have more issues and will be reviewed separately. The game is a completely irreverent take on the monster-collecting genre, with action-packed battles and deep survival mechanics. In PalWorld, you capture creatures called "Pals" and use them for work, to build a base, and even as a food source in survival situations. The game features a large open world with different biomes, dungeons and bosses to explore. This reviewer spent over 100 hours playing the game during its early access period, despite bugs and performance issues. Palo's survival mechanics are intuitive and satisfying, focusing on crafting, base building, and companion management.

Duels are action-packed and often silly, allowing players to use their friends as weapons or equip them with various tools and weapons. The game doesn't shy away from the more controversial aspects of monster-collecting games, but instead leans into them, allowing players to do absurd things like use their friends as weapons or slaughter them for food. The designs for Pal's friends are mostly fun and full of personality, but some are derivative and may lead to copyright issues. The process of catching your buddies is fun and engaging, but the buddies themselves are not as original as the catching system. Base building and buddy management are the main aspects of the game, with players able to automate various tasks using their captured buddies. Co-op is available for up to 32 players in the Steam version, but is limited to 4 players in the Xbox and Microsoft Store versions. The game features a huge world with different biomes, secrets and hidden treasures to discover. Making and leveling up friends is essential to survive the different biomes and progress through the game. PalWorld still has room for improvement, with the reviewer suggesting a more developed story, more NPCs and the avoidance of irrelevant buddies at higher levels. Despite some bugs and performance issues, the reviewer is impressed with the polish and depth of the game in its early access state.