“Palworld” is generating the first gaming buzz this year

Like pokemon only with weapons? Palworld is taking the gaming world by storm. And with an early access release on January 19, it has already secured a place in our ranking of the best games of 2024.

The combination of survival game and cute Pokemon, called “Pals” in the game, delights more than a million players. Currently holds Palworld List of most played games on Steam And even exceeds it Counter Strike 2, Dota 2 And PUBG. In the long-term rankings, he is currently ranked 5th, still in the lead Cyberpunk 2077. Even titles like Al-Din ring And the game called “Best Game of 2023.” Baldur's Gate 3 Overridden by Palworld.

What does the game have to offer?

in In the world As with Pokemon, you can capture different friends and turn them into companions. But it goes further: friends can be not only comrades, but also mounts, fighters and workers. They are indispensable assistants who help players survive and build the camp. They are versatile little helpers in every situation, such as growing food and crafting various items.

The game can currently be played with up to three other friends, and you can go hunting with up to 32 players on a dedicated server. The developers want to increase this number in the future and introduce a PvP mode as well.

Moreover, they reported yesterday Game developer on X He thanked them for selling more than 3 million copies of the game within 40 hours. The game is also included in Xbox Game Pass. At its peak, the game had over a million players, something only five other games in Steam history had achieved.

93% of players rated the game very positively on Steam. Despite the obvious similarity to Pokémon, the game has some unique features that make the game an exceptional gaming experience. Some even go so far as to call Palworld the ultimate Pokémon game. The majority of players are completely convinced.