If there is any game that looks to compete with the biggest names in the monster-capturing scene, then it would be the Korean-based game studio Dreamcube’s Miraibo GO. In its current state, it is looking to appeal as one of those games for those who like Palworld or Pokemon, and it may have a shot at drawing in those fans. Though there are still many questions regarding the title, what its creators have provided to its potential players makes it seem that it is a title that many should look out for.
On September 13, 2024, people were given a glimpse of what to expect from Miraibo GO. It is clear to many who’ve seen the gameplay that it takes inspiration from Pokemon and Palworld, but it may have unseen qualities that help separate it from its bigger competitors. Still, its announcement might have piqued the curiosity of many fans of the monster-capturing genre, as it could make waves with new mechanics or features that have yet to be introduced by its more successful competition. As interesting as it may be, some cannot help but compare Miraibo GO‘s similarities to Pokemon and Palworld. For now, potential fans can only speculate whether the semblances will attract people into playing Dreamcube’s creation or push them away from it.
What Miraibo GO Has in Common With Pokemon and Palworld
Miraibo Go is on Mobile Just Like Pokemon Go
Some might say the upcoming game is like Palworld meets Pokemon GO, and it is easy to see why via the trailer. Though Miraibo GO takes qualities from both games, being on mobile could give it more of an advantage over its competitors. Having Pokemon GO available on just about any phone makes it easily accessible to all, but there are limitations to how far it can evolve with its gameplay concept. This is not the case for Miraibo GO, as its more open-world and survival-like mechanics and features give it more opportunities to change into something much bigger than its highly successful competitor with future mobile updates.
Miraibo GO Has Base Building, Weapons, and Exploration Mechanics Like Palworld
Showing monsters building and working on a base, a player using weapons to take down those same monsters, and then using them for exploration in Miraibo GO‘s trailer is why some feel its gameplay is very similar to Palworld‘s. Though they share these qualities, the design of Dreamcube’s title gives it more potential to separate itself from its competition in a few ways:
- The state of weapon crafting in Palworld is arguably a bit stale in terms of appearance, but Miraibo GO‘s anime-like style allows for more outlandish weapons
- Palworld’s futuristic and real-life approach to buildings somewhat limits building design creativity, but Miraibo GO‘s art design allows for many opportunities in both realistic and fictional types of structures
- The slightly simpler art style of the game’s creatures makes it easier for the developers to come up with new abilities that allow it to surpass Palworld‘s.
Miraibo GO’s Creature Design Seems to Take Inspiration From Both Palworld and Pokemon
With Palworld still facing Pokemon-clone allegations with its creature designs, it’s not surprising to see another game take inspiration from both games for its own monsters’ appearance. The trailer shows that Miraibo GO‘s critters look like a mix of two of its biggest competitors, which would likely cause some to question how it will distinguish its identity from the two. However, its monsters being a hybrid of Pokemon‘s and Palworld‘s might benefit the game, as the developers can use it to blend different concepts from its competitors, which could lead to new and more unique-looking results.
Given what’s currently known about Miraibo GO, it does not seem to take any new directions when comparing it to its bigger competitors. However, what the game borrows or draws inspiration from could allow it to innovate on the current formulas, allowing for a possible unique experience. If done well, it may just become an alternative for those looking for games to play if they like Pokemon or Palworld.
