Temtem

Temtem
Developer(s)Crema
Publisher(s)Humble Bundle
Director(s)Guillermo Andrades
EngineUnity[1]
Platform(s)
Release
  • WW: September 6, 2022
Genre(s)Tactical role-playing
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Temtem is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed by Spanish developer Crema, and published by Humble Bundle. It was released in early access through Steam on January 21, 2020, and PlayStation 5 on December 8, 2020,[2] with the Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series X/S versions released alongside the full release of the game on September 6, 2022. Temtem uses the Unity development engine, and is a creature-collection video game greatly inspired by the Pokémon series.[3] The game was partly funded through the crowdfunding platform Kickstarter, from May to June 2018.[4]

Synopsis and gameplay

Temtem's gameplay is largely inspired by Game Freak's Pokémon series. Players explore the area capturing the eponymous Temtem creatures and command them in double battles against other Temtem controlled by an NPC or another player. All battles in Temtem happen in a 2x2 environment, similar to double battles in Pokémon series.

In the game, players assume the role of a novice Temtem tamer who starts their journey around the six floating islands of the Airborne Archipelago while facing the threat of Clan Belsoto, an evil organization that plans to take over the islands by force.

Development

Temtem is developed by Crema, a Spanish game development studio. The game was first announced on crowdfunding platform Kickstarter in May 2018, with an initial fundraising goal of €61,000.[5][6][7] Temtem was launched on Steam's Early Access on January 21, 2020.[8]

On August 6, 2020, it was announced that Temtem would be released on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in 2021.[9][10] On October 26, 2020, it was announced that the game would be releasing in early access on PlayStation 5 on December 8, 2020.[2]

Sales

Temtem sold over 500,000 units on Steam in its first month.[11]

Legacy

In June 2023, Crema and Humble released a free-to-play variant of the game, titled Temtem: Showdown, with zero microtransactions.[12] On March 4, 2024, Crema announced it would stop developing new content for the game as of June. Temtem will remain online and all season pass content will be playable.[13]

Crema will release Temtem: Swarm, a bullet hell spinoff game inspired by Vampire Survivors, in 2024.[14]

Animated series

In June 2023, it was announced that an animated series adaptation based on the online game named Tentem is being developed by Mediawan's traditional animation studio Somewhere Animation alongside Temtem's developer Marla with producer Josh Hamilton came on board as showrunner of the new series.[15]

References

  1. ^ Saver, Michael (December 27, 2022). "Made with Unity: 2022 in review". Unity Technologies. Archived from the original on June 30, 2023. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Andrades, Guillermo (October 28, 2020). "Temtem makes its console debut exclusively on PS5". PlayStation Blog. Archived from the original on October 31, 2020. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  3. ^ Gerblick, Jordan (December 6, 2019). "Temtem is a Pokémon-like MMO coming to Steam next month". GamesRadar+. Archived from the original on December 8, 2019. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  4. ^ Morton, Lauren (January 6, 2020). "You can join the free stress test for creature catching MMO Temtem". Rock Paper Shotgun. Archived from the original on January 7, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  5. ^ Simón, Jaime San (May 30, 2018). "Crema Games lanza el Kickstarter de Temtem" [Crema Games launches Temtem's Kickstarter]. Eurogamer.es (in Spanish). Archived from the original on June 4, 2021. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  6. ^ Wood, Austin (June 4, 2018). "Temtem looks to be as close to a Pokémon MMO as legally possible". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on November 9, 2020. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  7. ^ Wong, Alastair (June 4, 2018). "Temtem Is A Pokémon-Inspired MMO By The Developers Of Immortal Redneck". Siliconera. Archived from the original on August 31, 2020. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  8. ^ Wakeling, Richard (December 6, 2019). "TemTem, The Pokemon-Inspired MMO, Releases Early Next Year". GameSpot. Archived from the original on December 7, 2019. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  9. ^ Shia, Brian (August 6, 2020). "Pokémon-Inspired MMO Temtem Coming To PS5 In 2021". Game Informer. Archived from the original on September 28, 2020. Retrieved August 6, 2020.
  10. ^ Fillari, Alessandro (August 6, 2020). "Temtem Is Coming To PS5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch In 2021". GameSpot. Archived from the original on May 31, 2022. Retrieved August 6, 2020.
  11. ^ "Pokémon-like MMO Temtem surpasses 500,000 copies sold". VentureBeat. February 21, 2020. Archived from the original on October 20, 2020. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
  12. ^ Romano, Sal (June 26, 2023). "Free-to-play Temtem: Showdown now available for PC". Gematsu. Archived from the original on June 26, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  13. ^ Taveras, Moises (March 5, 2024). "Pokémon-Like Temtem Will Stop Receiving Content, Devs Apologize For Its Shortcomings". Kotaku. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  14. ^ Lane, Rick (February 21, 2024). "Temtem: Swarm is a mashup of Pokémon and Vampire Survivors in which you blast cute critters by the hundred, if you're looking for a post-Palworld slaughterfest". PC Gamer. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  15. ^ Keslassy, Elsa (June 12, 2023). "Mediawan's Somewhere Animation, Marla Team on 'Temtem' Series Adaptation With Showrunner Josh Hamilton (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 27, 2024.