For that reason alone, Palworld can feel about as soulless and cynical as it comes.
But that’s not the worst of it.
If it’s a Pokemon game on PC you’re after, go and playCassette Beasts.
Go and playCoromon,TemTem, orMonster Sanctuary.Anythingbut this.
These are cute Pokemon clones we’re talking about, surely?
How arethesemeant to be believably bloodthirsty savages?
Indeed, your instincts are immediately proven correct as soon as you come within spitting distance of them.
And look, I know Pokemon itself isn’t entirely innocent.
), and sticking them in tiny balls until the end of their earthly lives.
They are stories that champion the power of the heart and soul.
But unfortunately, Palworld doesn’t even have the faintest concept of what these things are.
Once you’ve beaten your pal into submission with your own fists, it’s time to capture them.
You have no control over what attacks they dole out.
They’re just there, in the background, helping to divert attention away from your club/spear/torch batterings.
But this is not making them happy or building up some kind of affection bar.
It’s all take-take-take in Palworld, and never about giving anything back.
