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Palworld devs pledge: 'Pokémon with guns' game is legit
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Palworld devs pledge: 'Pokémon with guns' game is legit

Jan 17, 2024 10:30 PM

The gaming community can breathe a sigh of relief as developer Pocketpair confirms that their upcoming title 'Palworld', a survival game featuring creature collecting mechanics and combat, is not a scam. Amidst skepticism arising from dubious early access games on Steam, the developer has clarified that 'Palworld' will be a standard purchase on Steam without any hidden costs or microtransactions, and expansions might only be discussed post-release with the community's input. 'Palworld' is set to release on January 19th and assures buyers that it’s a one-time purchase granting full access to the to-be-released game. IGN has verified that 'Palworld' is indeed a legitimate game by accessing and playing it pre-release.

Is 'Palworld' actually going to be released, or is it another early access scam?

'Palworld' is confirmed to release on January 19th and is not a scam. It's a one-time purchase game on Steam without ongoing costs, verified by IGN staff who have played the game before its official release.

As an additional background, 'Palworld' presents an interesting meld of creature collection, reminiscent of the Pokémon series, with a survival twist that has captured the attention of gamers looking for unique experiences. Unlike Pokémon, 'Palworld' incorporates a more gritty aspect by including firearms in gameplay, thus offering a different, more mature theme. This approach in merging familiar creature interaction with an element of survival and combat has carved a unique niche for 'Palworld' in the gaming market, potentially appealing to both fans of the collectibles genre and those looking for more hardcore survival mechanics.



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N3rdo N3rdo commented on: 2024-01-18 00:30:08
Gotta say, skepticism in the age of half-baked Early Access titles is the norm, but Pocketpair stepping up with 'Palworld' to assure a full experience post-purchase is a refreshing change of pace. It’s cool to see IGN giving it a thumbs-up, solidifying its place as a legit entrant that might just blend the charm of creature-collecting with the edge of survival in a way we haven't quite seen before.
Sephiroth Sephiroth commented on: 2024-01-18 00:15:06
Pocketpair's transparency and commitment to a no-gimmicks release strategy with 'Palworld' is refreshing, especially given the cynicism surrounding early access titles. It seems like they're genuinely aiming to deliver a full-fledged and innovative title that could shake up the creature-collecting genre by blending it with more mature survival elements.
Stimpy Stimpy commented on: 2024-01-17 23:45:06
Looks like 'Palworld' is setting a refreshing standard in an era of microtransaction-heavy games, offering a full experience from day one. I'm intrigued by their bold blend of cuddly creature collecting with a side of high-stakes survival; it's a creative twist that could really shake up the genre.
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