History VideoGame / Temtem

** The PP meter (which allows you to use a certain number of moves in ''Pokémon'' until they're unusable) is replaced by an energy bar. Unlike the PP system of ''Pokémon'' (in which [[VancianMagic each individual move has its own PP count which is independent from each other move that a Pokémon knows]]), the energy bar in ''temtem'' [[ManaMeter is shared between all of a Temtem's moves]]. Highly damaging moves can't be spammed as a result, because temtems take damage if [[CastFromHitPoints they try any attack at zero energy]].

* ActionInitiative: Each technique in belongs to one of six priority tiers, which modify the user's speed to determine turn order. These are very low (goes after all other actions), low (acts based on half the user's speed), normal (doesn't modify speed), high (1.5x speed), very high (1.75x speed), and ultra (goes before all other actions, including switching out).

* BagOfHolding: The player can carry 99 items of each type at a time, be it balms, temcards, fruits or chunks of silicon.

* ChildSoldiers: Clan Belsoto invades the island of Kisiwa, creating a refugee crisis as the native Temtem tamers try to hold them off and evacuate their families at the same time with many of them being the same age or not much older than the teenage player, who ''also'' gets conscripted by LaResistance upon their arrival. It's stated that human and {{mon}} casualties are mounting on both sides, including [[spoiler: TheRival Max, who joined the opposite side and is [[DisneyVillainDeath seemingly killed]] [[WouldHurtAChild by General X]] for trying to desert.]]

* CoOpMultiplayer: The whole story is being playable as two-player co-op.
* TheComputerIsACheatingBastard: Several Tamers you encounter have access to Temtem you don't have access to for several more islands (such as Hocus and Oree, which aren't obtained early on) or Temtem that are underleveled (Kalabyss, whose Toxic type is good for a synergy attack). Perhaps the most egregious is Sparzy, an Electric Temtem that counters both Wind and Water (which is nearly every Temtem the player could tame by that point), is only weak to one of the three starters, and is unobtainable until much much later. Downplayed with the introduction of the Minimonolith item that allows a Temtem to evolve immediately upon use.
* ConvectionSchmonvection: There are various people casually walking and fighting inside Anak-Volcano, an active Volcano, with veins of lava flowing next to the pathways. The heat doesn't seem to bother the protagonist, the tamers or even [[spoiler: Clan Belsoto]] at all.

** The PP meter (which allows you to use a certain number of moves in ''Pokémon'' until they're unusable) is replaced by an energy bar. Unlike the PP system of ''Pokémon'' (in which [[VancianMagic each individual move has its own PP count which is independent from each other move that a Pokémon knows]]), the energy bar in ''temtem'' [[ManaMeter is shared between all of a Temtem's moves]]. Highly damaging moves can't be spammed as a result, because temtems take damage if [[CastFromHitPoints they try any attack at zero energy.]]

* DarkerAndEdgier: While the game is still very whimsical, Clan Belsoto are ''much'' more vicious than Team Rocket or even much of the criminal Teams in most ''Pokémon'' adaptations, with the [[spoiler: torture and mutilation of various temtem at the hands of a MadScientist and the outright warfare and murder committed by General X.]] Several characters also threaten to kill the PC.
* DarkIsNotEvil: Though represented by the color black, toxic temtem are not any more evil than the others. Apparently there are in-universe psas dealing with this misconception with Platypet as the ambassador mascot.

* DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything: At first sight the Belsoto seem like a Team Rocket-esque criminal organisation. But posterior updates have shown that they're actually a paramillitary organisation with fully facistic ambitions. One of its main agents, General X, wears a Francoist uniform, [[spoiler:and the actual BigBad is a deranged monarchist]]. In further perspective, Crema's staff has been critical of Spain's right-wing elements.

* ExpositoryThemeTune: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaFE07Yyj-I Being inspired by Pokémon and its ilk]], the theme song heavily resembles early-2000s English-dubbed anime openings that explain how the world works - in this case, ''Temtem'''s focus and creature battles.

** Deniz is based on Mediterranean nations such as Spain, Portugal, Turkey and southern France. The Sillaro River is the Airborne Archipelago's closest thing to a sea, and it's a popular tourist destination due to its warm climate. Most of its locations' names come from Spanish, while "Deniz" itself is Turkish for sea.

* ImmoralRealityShow: The island of Tucma is a DeathWorld filled with toxic fumes, acid lakes, roving bandits, and Toxic-type Temtem. It's mentioned there's a reality show that strands ten random people there without any Temtem for protection

** Monsters are kept in [[Franchise/YuGiOh cards.]]

** If you try to go to another room in the Evershifting Tower without choosing a starter first, a dialogue box says "It's dangerous to go alone!", a reference the old man's iconic line in ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaI'' when he gives Link the sword.

* WhamEpisode: Kisiwa. Approaching this island reveals that [[spoiler:Clan Belsoto have invaded the entire place. Arriving there shows they have taken the largest city and the resistance are barely holding out. The attacks are constant and out in the desert the patrols are everywhere. As the player helps attempt to liberate the island, we're treated to our first appearance of General X, who openly orders his soldiers to kill instead of capture and murders Max by pushing them off the island when they start questioning orders.]]
* WholePlotReference: Given its inspiration, the game is more-or-less the plot of ''[[VideoGame/PokemonRedAndBlue Pokémon Red/Blue/Yellow]]'': a new trainer in a brand new world, wanting to be the very best like no one ever was, and being harassed by his snotty rival and an evil criminal organization trying to dominate the world and perform heinous experiments on the local critters. [[spoiler:However the last updates turn this on its head, revealing complex metaphysical concepts (in some ways more akin to later ''Pokemon'' games) and most importantly reveal your professor mentor as the true BigBad.]]

** On the Deniz Aquarium you can find a little girl that's essentially a carbon copy of [[VideoGame/{{Bayonetta}} Cerezita]], even calling for her "mommy".

** Arbury is based on Britain. The north is similar to Scotland, with a loch and a dojo whose members all wear kilts, while Properton in the south is based on the upper-class parts of England. The ruins of a castle play a major part in the plot.

* ImmoralGameShow: The island of Tucma is a DeathWorld filled with toxic fumes, acid lakes, roving bandits, and Toxic-type Temtem. It's mentioned there's a reality show that strands ten random people there without any Temtem for protection

* CollectionSidequest: A woman called Feriha gives the player a sticker album and tells them to collect stickers. They can be found all over the game world as white sparkles on the ground, but there's a finite number of them and you're guaranteed to get duplicates. The only way to complete the album is to trade with other players.

* ChildSoldiers: The [[NebulousEvilOrganization Belsoto Clan]] invades the island of Kisiwa, creating a refugee crisis as the native [[{{Mons}} Temtem]] tamers try to hold them off and evacuate their families at the same time with many of them being the same age or not much older than the [[KidHero teenage player]], who ''also'' gets conscripted by LaResistance upon their arrival. It's stated that human and {{mon}} casualties are mounting on both sides, including [[spoiler: TheRival Max, who joined the opposite side and is [[DisneyVillainDeath seemingly killed]] [[WouldHurtAChild by General X]] for trying to desert.]]

* BlandNameProduct: The Crema staff in Neoedo mention an engine called Duality (a play on Unity) and a console called the [[UsefulNotes/PlayStation5 GamingStation 5]].

* FantasticFantasyIsMundane: Vumbi's Prancing Gnu bar is named after a mythical creature that looks like a Kauren, but with its horns pointing the other way. In the real world, a gnu is a kind of antelope.

* FantasticFantasyIsMundane: Vumbi's Prancing Gnu bar is named after a mythical creature that looks like a Kauren, but with its horns pointing backwards. In the real world, a gnu is a kind of antelope.

* BizarroUniverse: The 0.7.2 update introduced the Highbelow, a reflection of an alternate universe where the Congress are evil, Clan Belsoto are good, and [[SdrawkcabName everyone's name is backwards]].

''Temtem'' ([[AllLowercaseLetters stylized]] ''temtem'') is a [[{{MMORPG}} massively multiplayer]] [[MonsSeries creature collection game]] by Spanish developer Crema. Its Early Access was released on January 21, 2020 following a November 2018 closed alpha with the full version being released on September 7, 2022. The Kickstarter achieved its goals in under 48 hours. The developers themselves on their Website/YouTube [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V0X31Ncwcg trailer]] refer to it as inspired by ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'', and mechanically it is extremely similar, featuring aspects such as level-based multi-phase evolution, limited move sets, battling and capturing wild temtems in the grass, and more.

''Temtem'' ([[AllLowercaseLetters stylized]] ''temtem'') is a [[{{MMORPG}} massively multiplayer]] [[MonsSeries creature collection game]] by Spanish developer Crema. It is currently in development, having had a [[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cremagames/temtem-massively-multiplayer-creature-collection-a/description kickstarter]] recently posted, with Early Access being released in January 21, 2020 following a November 2018 closed alpha. The kickstarter achieved its goals in under 48 hours. The developers themselves on their Website/YouTube [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V0X31Ncwcg trailer]] refer to it as inspired by ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'', and mechanically it is extremely similar, featuring aspects such as level-based multi-phase evolution, limited move sets, battling and capturing wild temtems in the grass, and more.

* NatureVersusTechnology: The motif of Cipanku is that the artificially-created Digital Temtem have escaped into the wild and are displacing the native Electric Temtem, who are important to the Cipanki's beliefs.

* AuthorAvatar: The Crema building in Neoedo contains virtual avatars of the developers.

* DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything: At first sight the Belsoto seem like a Team Rocket-esque criminal organisation. But posterior updates have shown that they're actually a paramillitary organisation with fully facistic ambitions. One of its main agents, General X, wears a Francoist uniform, [[spoiler:and the actual BigBad is a deranged monarchist]]. In further perspective, ''Crema'''s staff has been critical of Spain's right-wing elements.

* HuMons:
** The Houchic line are humanoids with octopus tentacles for hair.
** Hocus and Pocus are purple-skinned humanoids with PeekABangs.

* PeninsulaOfPowerLevelling: Each island has a shrine containing fully-evolved Temtem whose levels are much higher than anything else you'd find in the wild.