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[JoeM86]

How has there not been a thread yet?

This game sneak launched in Italy yesterday and I've been covering it for my site.

The premise is simple. You have to catch a Magikarp, then feed and train it before taking on leagues where your Magikarp has to jump the highest. If it loses, you need to get a new Magikarp and start over.

Microtransactions come in the form of Diamonds used to buy Support Pokémon and improve other elements such as make training and berries stronger

A few screenshots of mine

 

[CrimsonSquall]

Of all the games Ninty could do, this is

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brilliant!

 

[Smooth Operator]

Mobile GOTY ? I'm really curious to try this.

 

[AAMARMO]

Because it ain't on switch.

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/a

 

[IgotElbows]

Is this a stealth release?

I don't recall ever hearing about this game before this.

 

[DecoReturns]

Got that dumb Magikarp song stuck in my head

 

[JoeM86]

Mobile GOTY ? I'm really curious to try this.

It's quite fun, but having to start over so often is a pain

Is this a stealth release?

I don't recall ever hearing about this game before this.

They announced it in February in Japan but nothing since.

 

[Hegarol]

Finally a purpose for Joe again after this long wait for another game. Well... is it a proper game?

 

[lvl99 Pixel]

That logo looks like it wants to be put out of its misery

 

[JoeM86]

Finally a purpose for Joe again after this long wait for another game. Well... is it a proper game?

It's proper enough for a mobile game. This sort of game likely wouldn't fly on dedicated devices.

 

[Amalthea]

This is going to be billions of times bigger than Pokemon Go! I'm dead serious.

 

[Bulbasaur]

I'll wait for the English version. Mumma Mia!

 

[Eusis]

And the point of the game isn't to evolve it into Gyarados? Why does it even exist then?

 

[yatesl]

No apk for Android yet

 

[30yearsofhurt]

My favourite Pokémon.

 

[Shiggy]

Made by these: http://selectbutton.jp

 

[JoeM86]

Made by these: http://selectbutton.jp

Yeah, it's very similar to their Survive! Molamola game

 

[JoeM86]

Got through 3 new levels before my Magikarp not being strong enough and having to start over. This is how the game screws us over

 

[PizzaFace]

Not in UK

 

[ramparter]

That UI aesthetics remind me of those spam games that pop up on facebook :/ Looks like a bad rip off, cant believe it's official.

 

[JoeM86]

Not in UK

As said in the OP, it's only Italy right now

 

[SuperBlank]

I'm so happy to live in a world where Magikarp has its own game.

 

[HawthorneKitty]

I like the colors, crisp.

 

[red731]

The pity pokemon, that's you Magikarp!
My love for you is strong!
You'll never break my heart!

 

[ToTi]

I can't find it on the Play Store (Italy). Is it only for ios?

 

[Oersted]

I'm so happy to live in a world where Magikarp has its own game.

The Zelda game better be a Tingle game

I can't find it on the Play Store (Italy). Is it only for ios?

Yep

 

[JoeM86]

SS Anne is a decoration

 

[Dagobert Duck]

I need this now

 

[Thud]

Best pokemon stadium minigame.

 

[Tempy]

What happens to the Magikarp if it loses? Seems a bit cruel to have to get rid of it.

 

[katagai]

What happens to the Magikarp if it loses? Seems a bit cruel to have to get rid of it.

 

[JoeM86]

What happens to the Magikarp if it loses? Seems a bit cruel to have to get rid of it.

It stays in the background of the aquarium

 

[Alethebeer]

If someone needs a quick translation of some words i'll be glad to help.

 

[JaffeLion]

why is there no link in the OT to the game?

 

[Jo Shishido's Cheeks]

Not sure why TPC bothers, all Pokemon mobile games have been lacklustre and this looks much the same.

 

[Chille]

As this involves the best Pokemon of all time, not his stupid ugly evolved form, I can not wait to get my hands on it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3x3-22Gi3g

 

[RionaaM]

So it's a roguelike competitive tamagotchi? That's a weird combination.

 

[The Broken Ska Record]

Since you, well Serebii, tweeted it yesterday, I've been checking the NA app store for it.

 

[Falchion]

I've never even heard of it before but now I want to try it out.

 

[Yukinari]

Taking the Pokemon Stadium 1 minigame to its extreme.

 

[JoeM86]

Spent the last 5 hours grinding up a Magikarp to get past the levels my last one lost me at, and I ended up just being able to get past one level and then it failed and I have to start over

 

[Hegarol]

Spent the last 5 hours grinding up a Magikarp to get past the levels my last one lost me at, and I ended up just being able to get past one level and then it failed and I have to start over

Sounds like aweful mechanics. Looks like this will be one of the very very few Pokemon games I won't play.

 

[JoeM86]

Sounds like aweful mechanics. Looks like this will be one of the very very few Pokemon games I won't play.

Sounds like mobile to me

 

[Hegarol]

Sounds like mobile to me

Fair enough. But I really miss proper pokemon spinoffs I would love a new Ranger!!

 

[HawthorneKitty]

Shiny D:

 

[JoeM86]

Well this Magikarp is dead

 

[13ruce]

Fair enough. But I really miss proper pokemon spinoffs I would love a new Ranger!!

It's crazy how the mystery dungeon series is still alive and kicking but rangers is death:/

 

[JoeM86]

It's crazy how the mystery dungeon series is still alive and kicking but rangers is death:/

The worst selling Dungeon games sell around the same as the best selling Ranger games

 

[Mr-Joker]

Not sure why TPC bothers, all Pokemon mobile games have been lacklustre and this looks much the same.

Because mobile game are cheaper to produce but yield higher profit margin.

Well this Magikarp is dead

Just like the song foretold. :O

 

[JoeM86]

This game is a pleasing game, but the realisation hit me that it's the epitome of mobile gaming.

It actually has no skill whatsoever. You sit and feed your Magikarp, then compete in the leagues which are essentially Top Trumps where if your value is higher, you win or you lose. Then rinse and repeat. There's nothing that actually requires your attention or control. It's just mindless raising of a Magikarp.