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Omega Crafter – Review
Omega Crafter – ReviewSlightly over a year ago, we took a look at the Early Access version of Omega Crafter, an open-world survival game that had quite a few good ideas. At that time, however, the game proved to be most enjoyable when playing with friends, and it still had a lot of rough edges. Several content updates later, we were hopeful that the full version of the game would turn things around. While there were more things to do, we did end up with mixed feelings about this one. Story You end up in a place that’s infested with monsters, with only a so-called Gammi (small robot) helping you out. It’s your goal to build a base and rid the world of massive monsters that guard each of the game’s biomes. Truth be told, there is actually not much more to the game’s narrative than this. Omega Crafter doesn’t really have a big story that unfolds as you progress, as you just build your base(s), get more Gammis, defeat monsters, and rinse and repeat. Graphics Omega Crafter has vibrant and colorful visuals, and while they may not be the best in the genre, they look decent, nonetheless. You’ll be treated to a world with different biomes that all form rings around the initial starting area. Each of these biomes has its theme and unique enemies, thus making sure there’s some variety as you progress further in the game. The enemy variety is fairly limited per zone, with only a handful of different enemies in each biome. The world is sadly rather empty. The gear variety is a bit better as you unlock more weapon and armor sets. Performance is smooth, even though the game does eat up a lot of memory. Sound For the most part, Omega Crafter’s soundscape is a bit bland. The soundtrack doesn’t really stand out, and the SFX are rather basic. There is also no voice acting present in the game. As this is a multiplayer-focused title, chances are you’ll probably be chatting with your friends anyway, so it’s not that big of a deal. Gameplay Omega Crafter is an open-world survival game much in the same vein as titles such as Palworld and Enshrouded, where you build your base, explore the world around you, defeat enemies, and eventually build more bases. The game’s shtick is basically using simplified programming code for your so-called Gammis, who will automate a lot of processes in your base. Your own personal Gammi can also be programmed to do certain tasks when out in the field. We did enjoy the programming aspect as a concept, and it’s cool to mess around with, but it also has its downsides, which we’ll delve into below. All in all, the general gameplay loop is similar to other titles in the genre. You start off with only the clothes on your back, and you’ll have to build a tiny base. For this, you’ll need to gather resources by chopping trees, mining ore, and of course, slaying monsters. It’s a simple loop that starts rather enjoyably. You’ll have a tiny base up and running quickly, and at this point, you’ll still do a lot of tasks manually. After this, you’ll start venturing further into the world, gaining resources for base upgrades, gear upgrades, and even world level upgrades. The latter allows you to unlock new crafting recipes and eventually the zone boss of the area you’ll be equipped for at that time. It’s pretty much what you’d expect from a title such as this. Sadly, while Omega Crafter is fun to play with friends, it also comes with quite a few downsides. The game’s programming gimmick is supposed to make things faster, but it actually feels sluggish and slow for the most part. You spend a lot of time setting everything up, and then you have to idle for quite some time to actually see materials come in. This is also the case for the general gameplay loop. Making progress is a slow affair, and often not really that satisfying. Exploration is mainly the cause of this, as Omega Crafter does not have mounts or other faster ways of transportation. There is a tedious portal system, where you build portals yourself and then are able to connect them. The connection system feels like a bad design choice, and it would be a lot more interesting if you could choose freely what portal you want to travel to every time you access it. Now you have to link and unlink portals if you wish to do so. In this scenario, having mounts would have made it a lot more fun to traverse the fairly empty world of Omega Crafter. Luckily, improvements have also been made, such as additional content and a bigger stack size for materials and other items. Thanks to the latter, our inventory didn’t fill up as quickly, and we needed less storage in our bases. There are still a few lacking components here, such as better inventory upgrades than there are currently in the game. Building itself is straightforward, making it accessible for those who do not that much experience with similar titles yet. It does lack some finer mechanics, but it’s enjoyable building a new base nonetheless. The same can be said about the gear system, which presents you with quite a few different armor and weapon sets, but the upgrades are somewhat underwhelming. The game is also heavily dependent on food consumables that wear out too fast. Conclusion Omega Crafter is a cute open-world survival title, albeit with some flaws that might turn you off. The game suffers a bit from not having enough interesting content to keep grinding, even though the experience is very accessible for the most part. The programming gimmick is interesting for a while, but it can become tedious and actually slow things down in the long run. We felt the world was a bit too empty, and there was not that much enjoyment to be found from exploring all the different biomes due to how empty they were. Even so, Omega Crafter is still amusing to play with friends, but more as a casual experience with a lot of idling, rather than an action-packed survival title. At this point in time, we suggest waiting for a sale before picking this one up.
Jun 11
Xbox Games Showcase: ‘Aniimo’ Is Just Microsoft Fishing for a Nintendo Lawsuit
Xbox Games Showcase: ‘Aniimo’ Is Just Microsoft Fishing for a Nintendo Lawsuit The Xbox Games Showcase just wrapped up, and Microsoft apparently decided that watching Pocketpair get dragged through court wasn’t enough entertainment. They’ve now greenlit another creature-collecting game that makes Palworld look subtle by comparison. Aniimo from Pawprint Studio just got its big reveal, and anyone with functioning eyeballs can spot the “inspirations” from a mile away. The game […] This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
Jun 8
Playable Palworld parody, “Buddyland”, to feature in Let’s Build a Dungeon
Playable Palworld parody, “Buddyland”, to feature in Let’s Build a DungeonHave you always wanted to be sued by a legendary video game developer? Well, now you can, in one of two new modes announced for forthcoming game development management simulator Let’s Build a Dungeon. As part of Summer Game Fest’s Southeast Asian Games Showcase, developer Springloaded announced two modes, one of which will definitely raise […] The post Playable Palworld parody, “Buddyland”, to feature in Let’s Build a Dungeon appeared first on Checkpoint .
Jun 7
Tales of Kenzera: ZAU developer have announced their next game, Dead Take
Tales of Kenzera: ZAU developer have announced their next game, Dead TakeSurgent Studios, the developer behind 2024’s Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, has teamed up with Palworld’s Pocketpair Publishing to reveal their next project titled Dead Take. Dead Take is a first-person psychological horror game about exposing the corruption that runs rampant in the entertainment industry. In it, you play an actor in search of your friend […] The post Tales of Kenzera: ZAU developer have announced their next game, Dead Take appeared first on Checkpoint .
Jun 5
Dead Take is a New Horror Game by Tales of Kenzera: ZAU Developer, Palworld Publisher
Dead Take is a New Horror Game by Tales of Kenzera: ZAU Developer, Palworld PublisherThere aren't many details revealed yet, but we do know that the entertainment industry will serve as the plot's main subject.
Jun 3
Palworld and Helldivers 2 Developers Discuss “Unrealistic Expectations of Timelines” for New Content
Palworld and Helldivers 2 Developers Discuss “Unrealistic Expectations of Timelines” for New ContentPalworld community manager John Buckley also revealed that a new island for the survival title requires six months of development.
May 25
Only $22.49: ‘Nintendo’s Worst Nightmare’ Open World Game Gets Massive 25% Discount on Steam
Only $22.49: ‘Nintendo’s Worst Nightmare’ Open World Game Gets Massive 25% Discount on Steam Palworld is undoubtedly one of the more ‘controversial’ games to have landed last year. This creature-collecting game takes a ton of inspiration from the Pokémon series of video games, and blends with it survival elements to create an interesting, but addictive formula. For the uninitiated, Palworld was released almost one and a half years ago, […] This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
May 17
Palworld Tides of Terraria Crossover Arrives Alongside Summer Update
Palworld Tides of Terraria Crossover Arrives Alongside Summer Update Pocketpair announced some details about what to expect from the Palworld Summer 2025 update, and it confirmed the Terraria crossover will be part of it. It will be called Tides of Terraria , and the teaser image includes the Eye of Cthulhu boss and someone wielding a sword and wearing what looks like the Silver Armor from that game. The announcement was rather vague and didn’t offer many confirmations about appearances from Terraria in Palworld . It did note that the monsters there will appear as crossover Pals. The image shows a lone character in Silver Armor in the center. The sword that person is wielding is a bit difficult to make it, but it could be the Beam Sword from Terraria. The Eye of Cthulhu is in its first form in that appearance. It seems to be surrounded by the Cave Bat enemies from the game as well.  As for the other Summer 2025 update additions, Pocketpair shared three Palworld screenshots. One shows the player character fishing in an arctic environment and surrounded by three new Pals. Another shows three new Pals on and by a pier. The final one shows Croajiro and Pengullet with two new Pals that are new variants based on them. Here are those screenshots: Images via Pocketpair Palworld is available in early access on the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the new update arrives in Summer 2025. Future patches will also include changes as a result of the Nintendo lawsuit. The post Palworld Tides of Terraria Crossover Arrives Alongside Summer Update appeared first on Siliconera .
May 13
Nintendo Lawsuit Removed an Exciting Feature From Palworld but It’s Back Now Thanks to a Fan
Nintendo Lawsuit Removed an Exciting Feature From Palworld but It’s Back Now Thanks to a Fan The survival crafting community watched in dismay last week as Pocketpair announced yet another feature casualty in its ongoing legal battle with Nintendo. This time, the victim was one of Palworld’s most beloved mechanics—using your Pals as living gliders. But where there’s a will, there’s a way. Fans were devastated when Patch v0.5.5 dropped on […] This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
May 13
Nintendo Can Now Remotely Destroy Your Switch 2 if You Mod It, Read Their New Terms of Service
Nintendo Can Now Remotely Destroy Your Switch 2 if You Mod It, Read Their New Terms of Service Nintendo hit us with a double whammy last week with two unexpected developments related to the company. PocketPair, developer of Palworld, announced that it had to make significant changes to the mechanics of the hit game because of the ongoing lawsuit against Nintendo. Not only that, it seems the Japanese company has also made changes […] This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
May 12
Is Palworld Shutting Down? Nintendo & Pokémon Lawsuit Forces Major Game Changes
Is Palworld Shutting Down? Nintendo & Pokémon Lawsuit Forces Major Game Changes Palworld is a beloved survival game that’s currently fighting for its own survival, not in-game, but in the courtroom. Pocketpair, the studio behind the quirky monster-collecting title, is locked in a legal battle with Nintendo over alleged patent infringements. The lawsuit has cast a long shadow over the game, sparking rumors and fears that it […] This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
May 9
Pocketpair pares down Palworld as a result of Pokemon lawsuit
Pocketpair pares down Palworld as a result of Pokemon lawsuitPalworld developer Pocketpair has confirmed it has removed several in-game features as a result of ongoing litigation by Pokemon's The Pokemon Company. The post Pocketpair pares down Palworld as a result of Pokemon lawsuit appeared first on Stevivor .
May 8
Pocketpair Changed Palworld Because of Nintendo’s Pokemon Lawsuit
Pocketpair Changed Palworld Because of Nintendo’s Pokemon Lawsuit Pocketpair announced a number of changes made and coming to Palworld as a result of the lawsuit filed by Nintendo based on its similarities to Pokemon . This is one of the more extensive responses to the lawsuit filed in 2024 , which claimed several patents were violated . The statement confirmed why one change was made to resemble a connection to Poke Balls, and noted another is coming regarding traveling via Pals.  The change that already happened involved Pal Spheres, the equivalent of Poke Balls. In Palworld , these hold Pals and throwing one with a character in it would allow you to summon the character to appear alongside you. The company said it made that change because of the lawsuit, so now a Pal just appears next to a player after an owned one is called. The next change will arrive in 0.5.5. When that patch arrives, we won’t ride Pals like we do Pokemon to travel in Palworld anymore. Instead, we need to reply on the Glider equipment. When a player holds one, they will be able to pull it out and fly on it. Some that served that purpose included Celaray and Galeclaw. Pocketpair did say Pal buffs that affected the Glider, such as Celaray letting you move more swiftly, will still be present. So far, all of the changes to Palworld Pocketpair made in response to the Nintendo lawsuit address gameplay mechanics similar to ones in the Pokemon series and don’t address issues about similar character designs . As anyone who played either game can attest, many character designs bear an uncanny resemblance. Some of the most obvious ones are how Lamball looks like Wooloo, Cattiva resembles Zorua, Anubis seems based on Lucario, Chillet has Goodra vibes, Cremis seems like Eevee, Bristla resembles Bellossom, Bushi looks like Hisuian Decidueye, Foxcicle seems like Ninetails, Katress has a Mismagius look, and Depresso is a dead ringer for Espurr.  Palworld is available in early access for the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The post Pocketpair Changed Palworld Because of Nintendo’s Pokemon Lawsuit appeared first on Siliconera .
May 8
Palworld Developer Confirms Some Updates Were Due to Legal Issues With Nintendo
Palworld Developer Confirms Some Updates Were Due to Legal Issues With NintendoPalworld will also be getting a new update that changes how gliding works in order to avoid further legal issues with Nintendo.
May 8
Palworld’s Balls Get Clipped: Devs Muzzle Features Amid Pokémon Patent War
Palworld’s Balls Get Clipped: Devs Muzzle Features Amid Pokémon Patent WarSummons grounded, gliding clipped. The post Palworld’s Balls Get Clipped: Devs Muzzle Features Amid Pokémon Patent War first appeared on Kakuchopurei .
May 8
Palworld Studio’s CEO Would “Never Allow” an Acquisition – Communications Director
Palworld Studio’s CEO Would “Never Allow” an Acquisition – Communications DirectorThe CEO of Pocketpair might consider an acquisition when he's older, but Buckley believes that the company is too busy for it now.
Apr 10
Here’s the Best English Game April Fools’ Day Jokes 2025
Here’s the Best English Game April Fools’ Day Jokes 2025 April Fools’ Day is here once again. April 1, 2025 marks the day in which game companies make some intriguing, funny, and sometimes questionable jokes that shouldn’t be taken seriously at all. Here are all of the best game April Fools’ Day jokes regarding English games in 2025 you should know about. https://twitter.com/zzz_en/status/1906964803870138778?s=61&t=9YBio6l0V75AlnyR8nX7jQ Zenless Zone Zero Xbox Tease Zenless Zone Zero went for the tongue in cheek “joke” this year that appears to also be seemingly true in a way. The announcement of a new Bangboo arrives in the fake in-game event “An Outstanding Partner.” This Bangboo’s name is XBOO and it certainly carries the classic Xbox logo and green aesthetic. While XBOO is fake, this joke might actually be hinting at an official Xbox release someday down the line. This is one to certainly keep an eyes on at least. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=69HlFW9RpJs Fantasy Life i and Life Crossing: Fantasy Horizons Level-5 is hard at work on the upcoming release of Fantasy Life i , but the developer took the time to both market the game and jest at another game in the process. A really well done trailer showcases the supposed announcement to Animal Crossing: New Horizons known as Life Crossing: Fantasy Horizons . While fake, it honestly looks great with the different animal creatures and the like, but, thankfully, we’ll get Fantasy Life i in the near future. https://twitter.com/ffvii_ec_en/status/1906723167592501326?s=61&t=9YBio6l0V75AlnyR8nX7jQ FFVII Ever Crisis Academy This announcement appears to be a joke, though it arguably shouldn’t be. The mobile game FFVII Ever Crisis teased a supposed Academy event. This reimagines the cast of the beloved JRPG as high schoolers at academies. You get Cloud looking like a baseball star, Barret as a teacher, and Aerith and Tifa looking great. Plus, there is a rival Shinra school with Sephiroth and others. Unfortunately, this is most likely just a joke given its announcement window. It is a shame, though, since it has a lot of stunning art associated with it for the characters. https://youtu.be/ZUpilXM6638?si=_SRpA5TLcTWZ6_MU Palworld: More Than Just Pals Palworld is celebrating April Fools’ Day with a game joke you might be familiar with. Once again, PocketPair is showing off More Than Just Pals . This is the same visual novel from 2024’s joke where you get to romance humanoid versions of the Pals. It is even more elaborate this time with a Steam page for the spin-off game. I don’t want to get your hopes up, but this once joke may actually turn out to be real down the line, which would be spectacular. https://youtu.be/EVCQAv9R5RM?si=Li6rMmFUlWOkBnS6 Dave the Diver Remastered As you might expect, a remarkable indie title released in 2023 certainly doesn’t need a remaster. Rather than joke about the seemingly endless collaborations it has, Dave the Diver joked for April Fool’s Day about a remastered version. This supposed version is coming out for the YS7 and Ybox Series X/L. You’ll have to wait a while for this fake remaster, though, as it is set to arrive in 2049. The post Here’s the Best English Game April Fools’ Day Jokes 2025 appeared first on Siliconera .
Apr 1
Palworld Developer Started Getting Game Pitches Minutes After Game’s Success
Palworld Developer Started Getting Game Pitches Minutes After Game’s SuccessThe Pocketpair publishing manager and communications director believes that the gaming industry doesn't have money right now.
Apr 1
Pocketpair Is Turning Its Palworld April’s Fool Joke Game Into A Reality
Pocketpair Is Turning Its Palworld April’s Fool Joke Game Into A RealityInterspecies erotica? The post Pocketpair Is Turning Its Palworld April’s Fool Joke Game Into A Reality first appeared on Kakuchopurei .
Apr 1
Palworld April Fools’ Day Dating Sim Returns
Palworld April Fools’ Day Dating Sim Returns For April Fools’ Day 2024, Pocketpair “announced” the Palworld dating sim called Pal ♡ World: More Than Just Pals with a trailer. Now for April Fools’ Day 2025, there’s another trailer and an actual Steam product page for the visual novel. Five more love interests are apparently revealed. As mentioned in the initial trailer, the Palworld dating sim reimagines the world as a standard visual novel set in a high school. Players attend Palpagos Private Academy, and they apparently can find love with both human and Pal characters. The 2024 trailer revealed Black Marketeer, Chillet , Katress, Lovander, and Zoe. (Zoe is set to become an ally we can recruit in the main game, as a reminder.) The latest trailer reveals additional love interests like Chillet Ignis, Quivern, Saya, Splatterina, and Tarantriss.  The latest video is here and shows some scenarios. It highlights gameplay at the end and shows the player petting Chillet Ignis. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUpilXM6638&ab_channel=Pocketpair An array of screenshots debuted on the new Steam page.  Images via Pocketpair Here’s the 2024 trailer, in case you missed it.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ep4kasLrZug&ab_channel=Pocketpair Palworld is available in early access for the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and there’s no release date for the April Fools’ Day dating sim  Pal ♡ World: More Than Just Pals.  The post Palworld April Fools’ Day Dating Sim Returns appeared first on Siliconera .
Mar 31
Palworld"Fight farm build and work alongside mysterious creatures called ""Pals"" in this completely new multiplayer open world survival and crafting game!"