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4.4 / 5

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Platform
Nintendo 64
Genres
Strategy
Developers
Bottom Up
Publishers
Bottom Up
Release date
May 9, 1999

Summary

Onegai Monsters is a quirky 3D RPG that drops you into the shoes of a ten‑year‑old on a very specific birthday quest: become a monster breeder. You start with a single egg, hatch it, and that first creature becomes the genetic seed for every monster you’ll ever raise. The game’s world is peppered with simple requests—fetch an item, deliver a parcel—and each completed task earns you experience for both you and your growing menagerie.

Combat plays out in classic turn‑based style, reminiscent of Pokémon, but the twist lies in how your monsters evolve. Feeding them different foods grants element points, which steer their evolutionary path, so a well‑timed snack can mean the difference between a fire‑type drake and a water‑type salamander. Level‑ups happen not only after battles but also simply by strolling around town, rewarding exploration as much as combat.

If you’re looking to expand your roster, the local monster shop sells additional eggs, each ready to be hatched and molded by your choices. The whole system encourages a hands‑on, experimental approach to breeding, making Onegai Monsters a charmingly deep experience for anyone who’s ever wanted to raise their own pocket monsters.

Edited by Maya Carter

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Multiplayer

Game modes
Single