You wake up turned into a Pokémon, and from the very first line this spin-off aims for the heart more than for strategy.

The profile leans on few votes, so nothing is carved in stone. But the overall sense is rather lovely. Gameplay climbs high, ahead of three quarters of games, and the soundtrack just behind, ahead of nearly eight titles in ten, on one duel each, so to confirm but promising. Rediscovery follows, ahead of two thirds of games, that dream of living the adventure for a first time again. Attachment stays a notch lower, just above average, which is a little surprising for a game known for its emotion. No false note here, rather a coherent profile leaning upward on almost every line.

Far from the classic Pokémon RPGs, this is a tender, narrative dungeon crawler that bets on the bond between you and your partner.

So, who is it for? For you if you love an adventure shaken by emotion, generated dungeons and a story that touches. Much less if you expect the tactical depth of a great RPG.