New Pokemon-Style RPG LumenTale Launches With Strong Early Reviews

[nihalsari]

A new creature-collection RPG called LumenTale: Memories of Trey has officially launched on Nintendo Switch and PC, and early reviews suggest it could become one of the standout indie monster-catching games of 2026. Developed by Italian studio Beehive Studios and published by Team17, the game currently holds an average review score above 75 on OpenCritic alongside mostly positive user reviews on Steam.

Reviewers have praised LumenTale for its colorful art direction, memorable creature designs, and unique identity compared to many other Pokemon-inspired games. The title features 140 collectible monsters called “Animon,” with many critics highlighting the game’s charm and strong world-building as major strengths.

While some players noted rough edges including bugs and a more complicated battle system, many reviews still describe LumenTale as a refreshing take on the genre that blends classic monster-catching mechanics with deeper tactical combat inspired by games like Shin Megami Tensei.

[lingriiddd]

every year another indie studio bravely enters the “what if pokemon but different” arena and somehow keeps succeeding