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Game Groups > Gameplay feature: Monster capture / training

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.

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Title Platforms Released
box cover thumbnail 9th Dawn III Nintendo Switch, iPhone, Windows, PlayStation 4, Android, iPad, Xbox One 2020
box cover thumbnail Arc the Lad II PlayStation, PlayStation 3, PS Vita, PSP 1996
box cover thumbnail BattlePets Windows 2000
box cover thumbnail Coromon Windows, Nintendo Switch, Macintosh 2022
box cover thumbnail DelugeRPG Browser 2009
box cover thumbnail DemiKids: Dark Version Game Boy Advance 2003
box cover thumbnail DemiKids: Light Version Game Boy Advance 2003
Densetsujū no Ana: Hole of the legend... PlayStation 1999
Devil Summoner: Kuzunoha Raidō tai Abaddon Ō Plus PlayStation 2 2008
box cover thumbnail Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers PlayStation, SEGA Saturn, Nintendo 3DS 1998
box cover thumbnail Digimon Story: Lost Evolution Nintendo DS 2010
box cover thumbnail Digimon World DS Nintendo DS 2006
Digimon World: Data Squad PlayStation 2 2006
box cover thumbnail Digimon World: Dawn Nintendo DS 2007
box cover thumbnail Digimon World: Dusk Nintendo DS 2007
box cover thumbnail Digimon: World Championship Nintendo DS 2008
box cover thumbnail Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei NES, BREW, DoJa, J2ME 1987
box cover thumbnail Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei II NES, J2ME, DoJa, BREW 1990
box cover thumbnail Digital Monster Ver. WonderSwan WonderSwan 1999
box cover thumbnail Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 2006
box cover thumbnail Disgaea: Hour of Darkness PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 2003
box cover thumbnail Dokapon: Monster Hunter Game Boy Advance 2001
Dragon Quest Monsters 1 - 2: Hoshiori no... PlayStation 2002
box cover thumbnail Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart Game Boy Advance 2003
box cover thumbnail Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker Nintendo DS 2006
box cover thumbnail Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Nintendo DS 2010
box cover thumbnail Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional Nintendo DS 2011
Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry no Wonderland 3D Nintendo 3DS 2012
box cover thumbnail Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride Nintendo DS, iPhone, Android, iPad 2008
box cover thumbnail Dragon Quest V: Tenkū no Hanayome PlayStation 2 2004
box cover thumbnail Dragon Quest V: Tenkū no Hanayome SNES 1992
Dragon Quest: Shōnen Yangus to Fushigi no Dungeon PlayStation 2 2006
box cover thumbnail Dragon Warrior Monsters Game Boy Color, Android, iPad, Nintendo Switch, iPhone 1998
box cover thumbnail Dragon Warrior Monsters 2: Cobi's Journey Game Boy Color 2001
box cover thumbnail Dragon Warrior Monsters 2: Tara's Adventure Game Boy Color 2001
box cover thumbnail Dungeon Keeper DOS, Windows, Macintosh 1997
box cover thumbnail Dungeon Keeper 2 Windows 1999
Favimon Browser 2010
box cover thumbnail Final Fantasy Tactics PlayStation, PSP, PlayStation 3, iPhone, Android, PS Vita, iPad 1997
box cover thumbnail Final Fantasy Tactics Advance Game Boy Advance, Wii U 2003
box cover thumbnail Final Fantasy V PlayStation, SNES, PSP, PlayStation 3, Wii, PS Vita, Wii U 1992
box cover thumbnail Final Fantasy XIII-2 Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 2011
box cover thumbnail Final Fantasy XIII-2 Windows 2014
box cover thumbnail Final Fantasy XIII-2: Lightning - Requiem... Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 2012
box cover thumbnail Final Fantasy XIII-2: Opponent - Gilgamesh Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 2012
box cover thumbnail Final Fantasy XIII-2: Opponent -... Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 2012
box cover thumbnail Final Fantasy XIII-2: Opponent - Nabaat PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 2012
box cover thumbnail Final Fantasy XIII-2: Opponent - Omega Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 2012
box cover thumbnail Final Fantasy XIII-2: Opponent - PuPu Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 2012
box cover thumbnail Final Fantasy XIII-2: Opponent - Ultros & Typhon Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 2012

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