Other games like Rust and Minecraft have also been big inspirations for us both. We are still fleshing everything out and deciding exactly how it will work, but if we had to compare it to anything right now, it would definitely be ARK.” “Our favourite games inspire Palworld, one of which is ARK: Survival Evolved. Palworld will include mechanics inspired by the likes of Rust, Minecraft and ARK: Survival Evolved. Hawkward, Mizobe and the rest of the team are drawing from several notable names in the industry. Pokémon definitely inspired us, but Palworld is far more action-orientated in comparison.” “We were surprised by the comparisons to be honest, especially those labeling it as ‘ Pokémon with guns’. Hawkward and Mizobe seem to have taken the comparisons in good nature, although it was something they never intended. The creature collection aspect is something that fans have already honed in on, commonly comparing the game to Pokémon. It’s a succinct summary that perfectly captures what Palworld is in a brief vertical slice.
I, like many others, instantly needed to know more about Palworld.īut how would Pocketpair Inc., developers of Palworld, describe the game? “Open-world creature collection sandbox game,” said CEO Takuro Mizobe, when I hopped onto a Zoom call to talk all things Palworld with him and fellow developer Hawkward, who also acted as an interpreter. left enough questions unanswered that it got people desperate to fill in the blanks. It’s a unique mix, and one that aims to subvert the often whimsical tone of monster collection games.įor as much as Palworld’s trailer revealed about the game, it left a lot unanswered. Imagine Pokémon, riffing on Breath Of The Wild‘s aesthetic but in a multiplayer world with guns, pitch-black themes and a touch of labour exploitation. Palworld‘s first trailer provides the perfect elevator pitch for what the game is.
You can even use your animal friends as meat shields against gunfire, much to the dismay of one terrified sheep.In the perpetual cycle of game announcements, it’s rare that a game trailer surprises me. Everything from semi-automatic rifles to shotguns and sniper rifles, Palworld seems to throw a few unlikely ideas into a blender. It would be a harmless Pokemon rip-off if it wasn't for the fact that you can use an assortment of guns in combat. Palworld's trailer starts off innocently enough, showing how humans co-exist with lovable-looking monsters that can harvest crops, build houses, and accompany them on adventures in a colourful open world. READ MORE: Battlefield 6 is Reportedly Titled 2042, Open Beta Coming This Month All seems fine so far, until you realize that Palworld actually allows players to use another form of combat: guns. The game is described as a "multiplayer, open-world survival crafting game", though you'll be joined on your adventures by some adorable Pokemon-like companions. Over the weekend, developer Pocketpair revealed the trailer for their new upcoming game, Palworld.
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