Palworld
is a game that has generated significant interest on the web,
combining survival dynamics with those of action games, with
a clear homage to the world of Pokemon. This title has achieved
extraordinary success, selling 4 million copies in just three
days and surpassing 1.2 million active players on Steam.
Palworld
is a mix between a survival game and an action game, set in
a colorful open world. The player must capture and train strange
creatures to make them stronger and defeat cunning opponents.
Unlike Pokemon, in Palworld it is possible to have a tougher
relationship with these creatures, even going so far as to
slaughter them for meat. Another novelty is the use of firearms,
an option not present in Nintendo games.
Palworld
is not just a Pokemon clone; it offers greater complexity
and realism, typical of modern titles. This includes slower
movements when carrying many items and a construction mode
based on resource accumulation. The game promises to bring
the genre to a more mature level, suitable for an audience
seeking more action and freedom of movement.
In
the Palworld video game, characters represent people and/or
various individuals players can encounter during their journey.
Here is an overview of the types of characters present in
the game:
Player
At the beginning of the game, players can customize their
character by choosing from different options for hairstyles,
face shapes, skin tones, eyes, as well as sliders to adjust
body shape and vocal options. Once created, the physical appearance
of the character cannot be changed, although a feature may
be introduced in a future update to allow such changes. Players
can form Guilds while exploring the Palpagos Islands and also
have the option to name their Pals, limited to 24 letters.
NPCs
NPCs are found throughout the Palpagos archipelago. They can
be found next to a bonfire or in villages, but there are also
soldiers and traders who roam in certain areas.
Survivors
Depending on the starting point of the adventure, players
may encounter a person who will provide basic advice about
the world of Palworld and donate a small amount of materials
after talking to them. Attacking a survivor will cause PIDF
soldiers to suddenly appear and attempt to take down the player.
Merchants
These characters can be interacted with to buy and sell items
or Pals.
Islanders
and Settlers
Some locals can be found scattered throughout the Palpagos
Islands. These NPCs generally offer only dialogue, but occasionally
some may give items to the player for talking to them.
Faction
Members
Some people are members of a group or faction and, depending
on their motivations and your actions, can be passive until
provoked or always hostile to any player who approaches. They
can also participate in raids against bases.
Other
Inhabitants of Palworld
Surprisingly, it is possible to capture humans in Palworld,
just as you would with regular Pals, although the game generally
considers the act taboo. Human characters only know the Punch
skill, have Handiwork 1, and cannot be used in the Breeding
Farm. They cannot use their weapons nor interact in the way
you do with other Pals.
Capturing
a Wandering Merchant, a Pal Merchant, or a Black Market Merchant
and assigning them to your work group in the base will allow
you to access their shops from your base. Faction leaders
cannot be captured without the help of glitches.
