A new creature-collecting game is officially making its way to the Nintendo Switch 2, with Montabi set to receive a physical release on the platform. The new Switch 2 release combines elements of monster-catching, deck-building, and roguelikes for players to enjoy.
Monster-catching games have been a staple of the gaming industry since the Pokemon franchise first burst onto the scene in the late 1990s. The iconic monster-catching series from Game Freak sparked the rise of a multimedia empire that has become one of the biggest pop culture brands in the world, including the Pokemon video games, the Pokemon TCG, and a wealth of merchandise. Pokemon's success has inspired plenty of other creators to bring their own spin to monster-catching games, both with indie games like Temtem and Cassette Beasts and AAA games like Dragon Quest Monsters. Now, a cute and complex monster-catching game on Switch 2 is getting a new release.
A new Switch 2 RPG offers something for Stardew Valley and Pokemon fans, but its most interesting feature goes beyond either game's usual formula.
Indie studio Mankibo is partnering with Czech publisher Nejcraft to launch a physical version of Montabi. The...
