This creature extraction shooter aims to transcend ‘Pokémon with guns’ formula

Extensive personalization, player-driven markets and rescue missions under time pressure take center stage in this Pokémon-inspired Web3 game.

AneeMate breathes new life into creature-based gaming by merging PvP mechanics and collection elements. Developed by QORPO, the game offers extensive customization and utilizes NFTs to impact both player experience and the QORPO token economy.

Adapting the fantastical creature formula to gaming, Pokémon sold over 480 million units worldwide and positioned itself as the third best-selling videogame franchise after Mario and Tetris.

Pokémon’s achievement paved the way for game developers eager to capture a slice of this lucrative market. A testament to this trend is Palworld, a recent entrant that has made waves by attracting 2 million peak players and selling over 5 million copies on Steam within its first three days.

A fresh take on a $118 billion formula

Created by Citizen Conflict developer QORPO, AneeMate introduces a novel approach to creature-based gaming with a twist. It blends various genres into a unified gaming experience, reinventing the Pokémon-inspired adventure with elements of exploration, shooter action and the pursuit of collecting AneeMates.

AneeMate seeks to distinguish itself from Palworld and other Pokémon-inspired games by emphasizing player-versus-player (PvP) mechanics. The game offers a multiplayer experience reminiscent of QORPO’s hero shooter — Citizen Conflict — marked by intense PvP action and a sense of urgency.

Players must engage in fast-paced combat, craft valuable items and reach extraction zones before time runs out. Beyond its dynamic action, AneeMate fosters social interaction, enabling asset trading and participation in a player-driven economy.

AneeMates come in multiple shapes, elemental origins and designs. Source: AneeMate

By customizing a kid avatar, players start their journey on the Hidden Islands — a constantly expanding group of small islands, each defined by a unique element that shapes its appeal and hazards. AneeMate gives players a 30-minute window to embark on missions to find loot, craft weapons, fight against rivals and capture AneeMates.

The game offers an adventure into a realm of myths and tales, embodying the fantasy world every child dreams of. Only teens can enter the Hidden Islands, where players represent young heroes on a quest to save AneeMates.

From generic to iconic: Character customization

A Harvard Business School study shows that personalization options in gaming significantly increase player engagement and retention. Emphasizing extensive customization options, AneeMate departs from the traditional fixed character designs. Players can customize their character’s appearance with a broad selection of clothing and accessories.

AneeMate lets players customize their characters with various clothing and accessory choices. Source: AneeMate

Cointelegraph Accelerator participant QORPO Game Studio commits to continually expanding alternatives, keeping the customization choices fresh and appealing.

Evolving creatures meet NFTs

AneeMate captivates players with the joy of collecting distinct creatures with different designs and elemental origins. The initial Genesis Collection, featuring 3,333 unique AneeMates, was released last December and sold out immediately. The collection showcased 18 different creatures from the Hidden Islands, designed to evolve into stronger versions as players progress within the game.

Players can keep both the original and the evolved form of AneeMates. Source: AneeMate

As AneeMates evolve, players can keep both forms, with the opportunity to mint the evolved version as a potentially highly sought-after nonfungible token (NFT). QORPO claims that creatures featured in this collection won’t be available anywhere else and won’t be obtainable in game.

Utilizing NFTs for in-game assets reduces the supply of the QORPO token -which was recently listed on ByBit- enhancing its value. QORPO Game Studio’s approach integrates all its products and services with a single studio token, ensuring the token’s value is diversified across various projects.