Group Description
Games where capturing monsters (usually through combat or other violent means) is a major or minor gameplay element. First popularized by
Pokémon and later
Digimon games, it has become an expected though not required characteristic in
monster breeder/tamer games.
A successfully captured monster may be later viewed in the player's inventory, bestiary, or equivalent interface. These captured monsters are frequently further manipulated for other purposes, such as converting them to become minions or companions. In other games, a captured monster may be sold or destroyed for the purposes of being processed as alchemic ingredients.
Note
Until further notice, the term 'monster' should be limited to creatures resembling fantasy-type or sci-fi manipulated creatures. Up to this point it is still unclear if 'monsters' is just a place holder name that may one day include any variation of life form, including people, domesticated animals, or even cybernetic entities. Until that line has been established, use popular use of the term 'monster' in gaming.
Limitations
- A 'capture monster' feature must be explicitly expressed during gameplay.
- Recruiting a monster or non-player character (NPC) does not constitute a 'capture monster' feature. The purposes of this feature is to identify games where a monster is captured without consent. Any formed of optional consent by the monster in mention should be excluded from this game group.
Game Title | Year | Platform | Publisher | User Score |
Coromon | 2022 | Macintosh, Windows | Freedom Games | ... |
Pokémon Legends: Arceus | 2022 | Nintendo Switch | Nintendo of America Inc. | ... |
Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX | 2021 | Nintendo Switch, Windows | Koei Tecmo America Corp. | ... |
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | 2021 | Nintendo Switch | Nintendo of America Inc. | ... |
Pokémon Shining Pearl | 2021 | Nintendo Switch | Nintendo of America Inc. | ... |
Monster Hunter: Rise | 2021 | Nintendo Switch, Windows | Capcom U.S.A., Inc. | ... |
Monstermonger | 2020 | Windows | | ... |
Temtem | 2020 | PlayStation 5, Windows | Humble Bundle, Inc. | ... |
Serin Fate | 2020 | Nintendo Switch, Windows | Crytivo Inc. | ... |
Monster Crown | 2020 | Linux, Macintosh, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series | SOEDESCO B.V. | ... |
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne - HD Remaster | 2020 | Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows | SEGA of America, Inc. | ... |
Nexomon: Extinction | 2020 | Macintosh, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One | PQube Ltd | ... |
Pokémon Shield | 2019 | Nintendo Switch | Nintendo of America Inc. | ... |
Pokémon Sword | 2019 | Nintendo Switch | Nintendo of America Inc. | ... |
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! | 2018 | Nintendo Switch | Nintendo of America Inc. | ... |
Monster Hunter: World | 2018 | PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One | Capcom U.S.A., Inc. | ... |
Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! | 2018 | Nintendo Switch | Nintendo of America Inc. | ... |
Nexomon | 2017 | Android, iPad, iPhone, Macintosh, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series | PQube Ltd | ... |
Pokémon Ultra Moon | 2017 | Nintendo 3DS | Pokémon Company International, The | ... |
Pokémon: Magikarp Jump | 2017 | Android, iPad, iPhone | Pokémon Company International, The | ... |
Pokémon Ultra Sun | 2017 | Nintendo 3DS | Pokémon Company International, The | ... |
Yo-kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters | 2017 | Nintendo 3DS | Nintendo of America Inc. | ... |
Monster Hunter: Stories | 2016 | Android, iPad, iPhone, Nintendo 3DS | Nintendo of America Inc. | ... |
Pokémon GO | 2016 | Android, iPad, iPhone | Niantic, Inc. | 3.39 |
Pokémon Sun | 2016 | Nintendo 3DS | Nintendo of America Inc. | ... |
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