WhilePalworldhas established itself as an interesting new entry in the monster-capturing genre, several people believe it has too many resemblances toPokemon.The allegations of Pocketpair’s creation being aPokemonclonemay not go away anytime soon, but make no mistake, the game has enough features to distinguish itself from its biggest competition. Still,Palworldcould benefit from drawing inspiration from a feature its successful competitor once used frequently. Should the game’s developers choose to do so and put their own unique twist on it, it could solidify its place in the monster-capturing scene.
Palworldmay have many areas and structures with interesting designs and powerful enemies, but their lack of interactive elements means they can be improved. One way to do so is by borrowing the puzzle and maze-like concepts of the olderPokemongames. While not as common now, they provided a decent level of engagement, as players had to think and strategize on the best ways to solve them. AlthoughPalworlddoes not have any gyms, it does have several areas that could be used in place of the establishment. Pocketpair could potentially use them, or perhaps develop new areas or structures, should the developer decide that the game would benefit from having puzzle-like mazes of its own.
Why Palworld Should Borrow the Puzzle-Like Gym Designs of Pokemon
Palworldis one of theamazing creature-collecting games that isn’tPokemon, yet it could still benefit from taking inspiration from its more successful competition. The puzzle or maze-like gym designs would be one such thing the developers could implement into the game and modify:
The game already has the necessary resources to support the idea of having establishments with puzzles or mazes. Should the idea come to be, there will be a lot to look forward to when revisiting the islands ofPalworld.
If the game chooses to adapt structures with puzzles and mazes, then it would be reasonable to believe that players could be given the ability to create their own. The crafting mechanic and the use of technology points to unlock items inPalworldhelp make the idea possible, and one that could improve the game immensely. Players being able to design their own puzzles or mazes could lead to ideas not even the developers might have thought of. Also, having them share their creations means the game’s community remains active, possibly pulling more people into playing. If executed well, it could bethe best structure to build inside aPalworldbase, encouraging inventiveness and helping promote the title to potential fans.
Palworldcan’t beat around the bush with its next major update, as the game needs more things to help it keep its current fans and bring in new ones. Borrowing the idea ofPokemongyms' puzzles and mazes may be the direction it needs to go, but Pocketpair still has to make sure that they take the concept and make it their own. It could make the areas ofPalworldmore interesting and compelling, but only if it’s executed right and not in a way where people say it’s too similar to that of its biggest competition.
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In this game, you can peacefully live alongside mysterious creatures known as Pals or risk your life to drive off a ruthless poaching syndicate. Pals can be used to fight and breed, or they can be made to work on farms or factories. You can even sell them or eat them.Survival: In a harsh environment where food is scarce and vicious poachers roam, danger waits around every corner. To survive, you must tread carefully and make difficult choices…even if that means eating your own Pals when the time comes.Mounts & Exploration: Pals can be mounted to traverse the land, sea and sky—allowing you to traverse all kinds of environment as you explore the world.Collect all kinds of exciting Pals to fight, farm, build, and work for you in this completely new multiplayer, open world survival and crafting game!
