Procemon: You Must Catch Them

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Procemon: You Must Catch Them is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Subaltern Games, LLC, and was released on September 28, 2022. It received neutral reviews from players.

Procemon: You Must Catch Them is a retro-style, procedurally generated monster collecting game where everything, from monsters' appearances and stats to attacks and animations, is randomly generated. Catch, level up, and fuse Procemon to create new, powerful creatures, and battle enemies to earn badges and defeat the evil Infinity Corporation. This unique game experience offers endless replayability.

Genres & Tags

Role Playing

Play Modes

Single-Player

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56%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and intriguing premise of procedural creature collecting, providing a fresh experience with each playthrough.
The art style and music evoke a nostalgic charm reminiscent of Game Boy era games, enhancing the overall atmosphere.
The developer is responsive and supportive, actively engaging with the community to address issues and improve the game.

The battle system lacks clarity and feedback, making it difficult for players to understand mechanics and strategies during combat.
Random generation can lead to incoherent gameplay, with many elements feeling nonsensical and lacking meaningful context.
Quality of life features are minimal, and the absence of in-game help or tutorials can leave players feeling lost and frustrated.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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75%
The graphics feature a nostalgic art style reminiscent of Game Boy Color Pokémon games, with unique interpretations of characters that maintain their recognizable forms despite a chaotic design. However, some players report that even with high-resolution settings, the stretched graphics can lead to discomfort and headaches during gameplay.
- “The art style draws inspiration from Game Boy Color Pokémon games, with the creatures being various incarnations of MissingNo, yet still recognizable as their custom types despite the beautiful mess of shapes they are made of.”
- “The art style takes from Game Boy Color Pokémon games, with the creatures being various incarnations of MissingNo, but they are still recognizable as their custom types despite the beautiful mess of shapes they are made of.”
- “Despite having 'high-res' (window size increased, graphics stretched to fit) enabled, the graphics unfortunately give me a headache after a very short amount of playtime.”
- “Despite having 'high-res' (window size increased, graphics stretched to fit) enabled, the graphics unfortunately give me a headache after a very short amount of playtime.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The story of Procemon is characterized by a mysterious undertone that captivates players and encourages continued engagement, although some users find it challenging to distinguish between the main narrative and flavor elements. The game also offers an active Discord community for players seeking assistance without revealing spoilers.
- “Procemon is an interesting game; if I had to describe it, I would say it's a procedural creature-collecting dungeon crawler with a mysterious undertone that intrigues players to continue playing with the story.”
- “It was difficult to tell the story from the flavor.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The gameplay is criticized for its simplistic mechanics and lack of depth, making it feel more suited for a free or low-cost indie game rather than a paid title. Additionally, players note the absence of in-game guidance or objectives, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “This includes graphics, music, and mechanics.”
- “There is no sort of in-game help or explanation of mechanics, objectives, or any sort of direction.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is largely derived from its quirky, Wikipedia-inspired descriptions and names, which add a comedic layer to the gameplay. Players find the humorous elements enhance the exploration and team-building experience, making it more enjoyable compared to other games in the genre. Overall, the game successfully combines catchy music with amusing content, resulting in a fun and entertaining atmosphere.
- “The music is catchy and fits the nature of the game perfectly, and to top it all off, the fact that everything is segmented from Wikipedia makes for some hilarious descriptions, names, and moves.”
- “The results are often hilarious.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The music in the game is described as catchy and well-suited to its theme, enhancing the overall experience. Additionally, the humorous and diverse elements derived from Wikipedia contribute to a unique atmosphere, encouraging exploration and creative team-building.
- “The music is catchy and fits the nature of the game perfectly, and the fact that everything is segmented from Wikipedia makes for some hilarious descriptions, names, and moves. It allows for a ton of exploration, considering that no Pokémon can be the best as there are no set parameters of what is good (except we all know paint types are true kings). Finding type matchups is a fun experience and rewards diverse team creation compared to other games in its genre that usually follow a simple strategy and don't move past that.”