Nexomon

- Reviewed on Switch 2 -

Nexomon released on August 10th, 2017.

Developed by VEWO INTERACTIVE INC., Nexomon is a creature-capturing RPG that draws heavy inspiration from Pokémon, offering players a colorful world filled with collectible creatures, battles, and exploration. 

Playing it on the Switch 2 gave me smooth performance, almost nonexistent loading times, and a crisp, vibrant display, which made wandering through towns and routes a joy.

This review WILL have Major Spoilers so keep that in mind before continuing...

The story of Nexomon follows a young tamer—you—who enters a world teeming with mysterious creatures known as Nexomon. 

From the very start, you’re thrust into a world where tamers compete for prestige, and a shadowy organization seeks to exploit the creatures for their own gain. 

Early in your journey, you meet a few friendly characters who provide guidance, and a rival tamer whose repeated encounters create tension and give purpose to your battles. 

There are small moments of humor and charm sprinkled throughout—like a quirky townsfolk warning you about a mischievous Nexomon, or a brief cutscene introducing a rare, legendary creature—but overall, the plot serves mostly as a vehicle for battles and capturing creatures rather than delivering a deeply engaging narrative.

The story unfolds predictably: you travel from town to town, explore new routes, battle trainers, and thwart the plans of the organization. 

While I didn’t find the story particularly gripping, there were a few moments that caught my attention, like the first time you encounter an especially rare Nexomon in the wild, or the mid-game confrontation with the rival tamer. 

These little beats give the journey just enough flavor to keep moving forward, even if the overarching plot lacks depth.

One of the things I really appreciated about Nexomon is the pacing. 

The game feels fast from the moment you step into the world. Battles begin almost instantly, fights flow smoothly, and leveling up is quick, which keeps the momentum going. 

Exploration is satisfying, too: shaking areas indicate the presence of wild Nexomon, replacing the traditional randomness of encounters seen in other creature-capturing RPGs. 

This makes the world feel more dynamic and strategic and rewards you for paying attention to the environment.

That said, the game isn’t without flaws. Graphical glitches appear more often than I expected. 

For example, the black screen doesn’t always fully cover the Switch 2 display during transitions, and entering or exiting areas sometimes causes brief freezes. 

Capturing Nexomon also feels slow due to repeated cutscenes that play each time, which contrasts with the otherwise quick and fluid gameplay. 

Additionally, the game is very easy early on; battles quickly become repetitive victories, which can reduce the sense of challenge and accomplishment.

Gameplay itself is still enjoyable. You can build a team of Nexomon, each with unique abilities, and experiment with different strategies during battles. 

Money is earned from wild encounters as well as trainer battles, which is a nice twist compared to similar games. 

The art style is another highlight: the environments, towns, and creatures are all bright, colorful, and easy on the eyes. 

This visual charm complements the fast-paced gameplay and makes wandering through the world enjoyable.

Ultimately, Nexomon succeeds as a fun, accessible creature-capturing RPG, with smooth gameplay, adorable creatures, and a visually appealing world. 

However, its frequent graphical glitches, underwhelming story, and lack of difficulty keep it from being truly exceptional. 

For fans of the genre, it’s worth playing, especially if you enjoy fast encounters, building teams of creatures, and exploring a vibrant world—but don’t expect a story that will stick with you long after you put the console down.

Pros: 

    - Fast-paced gameplay with minimal loading times

    - Shaking areas indicate wild encounters (no randomness)

    - Earn money from wild encounters

    - Cute and appealing art style

    - Large variety of Nexomon types

Cons:

    - Frequent graphical glitches and brief freezes

    - Story is predictable and uninteresting

    - Gameplay feels too easy

    - Nexomon capture cutscenes can become repetitive

My Rating for Nexomon (on Switch 2):

3 / 5

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