Palword Is Gaming's Controversial Breakout Hit of 2024

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You might have heard about Palword ever since its release a few days ago (Jan 19).

Described by many as "Pokémon with guns," the game has become 2024's newest breakout hit in gaming with some impressive stats. Palword has sold 5 million copies in just 3 days, according to the official Twitter accountThe game is available on Xbox Series X|S,

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[ghettoluvpr]

I don’t care. The game is amazing. The Pokémon Company has done similar things with their designs. Particularly in the early generations. Nothing is original anymore anyways.

[sandstorm]

Who did they steal from in earlier gens?

[ghettoluvpr]

[sandstorm]

Aw I like the unicorn rabbit over Nidorino.

[therearewords]

It looks like it will eat your face.

[glitterslugs]

how have i been a jrpg stan (starting with pokemon) since 98 and never known about this???

[saemcrh]

They don’t look similar at all? No one’s ever looked at either of these and thought of the other, they’re different interpretations of the same real-life/fantasy animals.

Palworld has literally stolen the shapes and features of Pokémon.

[siaht]

No one’s ever looked at either of these and thought of the other

Clearly someone did or they wouldn't have put together this list....

I never saw this before but if you don't see the similarities... even if Jesus was an optometrist he couldn't save your eyes

[saemcrh]

Like I said, they’re reasonably different interpretations of animals/fantasy creatures.

If you think any similarities you claim are here is the same as Palworld literally just stealing designs, then you’re arguing in extremely bad faith.

[deerlike]

I'm just here to express my love for Dragon Quest, so underrated!

[kittenmittons]

I didn't doubt you when you said that Pokémon had plagiarized because tbh, that just wouldn't surprise me, but I don't feel like these are great examples. Most of these are just based off of actual animals - a bat, a caterpillar, a clam, a crab, etc.

However, when you consider the context of the gameplay itself and Dragon Quest's success and impact in Japan, it becomes a lot more sus

[slinkydinks]

Well, but certain things like... a rabbit with a horn? The style of Crobat and the first bat. Ammonite and Shellder are awfully similar. So is the Geodude equivalent. The rest could have reasonable doubt for plagiarism.