When Pocketpair launched Palworld earlier this year, it was met with immediate comparisons to Pokémon due to its concept of capturing and battling creatures. However, Palworld added a twist by introducing guns into the gameplay, with its cute monsters wielding firearms.
This dramatic change from the traditional creature-battling games left many surprised. Now, Pocketpair finds itself in a similar situation with the release of a mobile game called Miraibo Go, which looks strikingly similar to Palworld, raising questions about its originality.
Miraibo Go closely mirrors many aspects of Palworld, from the gameplay mechanics to the design of its monsters. Fans on platforms like Reddit have been vocal about how the game seems like a blatant reskin of Palworld.
They claim that Miraibo Go replicates not only the concept but also the animations and monster designs, making it appear more like a direct copy than an inspired product. Interestingly, the game’s description on Google Play suggests that the similarity is an homage to a “classic” game, despite Palworld being a relatively new release.
The core gameplay of Miraibo Go includes over 100 monsters with unique skills and elements, much like in Palworld. Players can build bases, assign tasks to their creatures, and engage in gunfights, all features that are almost identical to Palworld.
However, players have criticized Miraibo Go for its clunky execution, with complaints about the combat system being unresponsive and hitboxes not aligning with attacks, making the experience frustrating for some.
Reviews on the Google Play Store have been harsh, with many accusing Miraibo Go of being a complete rip-off. Despite the resemblance, the game has been faulted for poor performance, leaving players disappointed.
The irony of the situation has not been lost on fans, as Pocketpair is currently dealing with legal issues from Nintendo over claims that Palworld is too similar to Pokémon, and now faces its own case of potential plagiarism with Miraibo Go.
This situation highlights the ongoing challenges of originality in gaming. Pocketpair, initially accused of borrowing heavily from Nintendo’s Pokémon, now finds itself in the position of being copied.
The controversy surrounding Miraibo Go underscores the fine line between inspiration and imitation, raising ethical questions about how far developers can go in emulating successful games without crossing into plagiarism.
