The monster-catching genre was popularized after Pokémon Red and Green were released in Japan in 1996. It's undoubtedly remained most popular series in the genre, so much so that many people aren’t ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Are you planning to capture monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds? While most objectives in the campaign require you to slay beasts that you encounter, ...

Monster-catching games surge in 2025–26, with Aniimo, Digimon, Tomo, Honkai, and Monsterpatch rising. Aniimo's Twining bonds let players embody creature powers for active control in battles. Indie and ...

One of the standout features of Aniimo is its dynamic battle system. Unlike many turn-based games, Aniimo introduces a real-time combat mechanic that emphasizes player skill and quick decision-making.

Starting in mission 4-1, capturing monsters will start to become a requirement for progressing through the story. The tutorial itself gives you a basic idea of what to do, but it is far from ...

Hunt monsters with added supplies to capture for extra loot. Low and High Rank monsters yield different drops. Chatacabra, Lala Barina, and Congalala provide beginners with a variety of gear and ...