Pokémon has become fairly all-consuming within the creature-collecting RPG genre, in large part because it has gone without competition within the AAA space. Sure, plenty of indie and even AA developers have tried their hand at dethroning Pokémon, and some have even come close, but none have truly managed to topple it. Even after countless controversies and divisive entries, Pokémon remains one of the most profitable video game series of all time and a huge hit with fans.
However, the series has grown a little stale, the length between entries can be arduous for some, and the lack of meaningful improvements has proven divisive. Fortunately, among the many games like Pokémon, there arises a new competitor that promises to truly dethrone the legendary series and take its place as the pinnacle of the creature-collecting RPG genre. While its long-term success remains to be seen, it still does appear to be the perfect replacement for Pokémon.
Honkai: Nexus Anima, the third entry in the Honkai game series and the latest title from developer HoYoverse, is an upcoming creature-collecting RPG set in a vibrant open-world. Much like its predecessors, Nexus Anima is a gacha game that pulls from...
