LumenTale: Memories of Trey Reviews
LumenTale: Memories of Trey is among the best creature collector games we've gotten in years. That doesn't stop the game from feeling like it's collapsing under the pressure of just how different it's trying to be.
Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash.
LumenTale is proof that being passionate about a series of videogames does not mean that you have to blindly follow in its footsteps: the combat system is able to cleverly mix elements from both Pokémon and Final Fantasy, while genuinely feeling like its own thing. What more could you ask for?
Review in Italian | Read full review
Gotta collect them all and recover your memories!
But there are so many glaring flaws in how it's constructed that, if I wasn't reviewing this game, those would have been enough for me to exit out right then and there. I could easily see a sequel or similar title by this developer being one of my favorite games, but with all the issues this ended up being a rough experience. I'm going to keep trying to play more of this, and since I didn't come close to an ending I don't feel like I can honestly give this a score, but I feel like this game is constantly pushing back at me getting to that point.
LumenTale: Memories of Trey is one of the most pleasant surprises I’ve come across in the creature-collecting RPG genre. It has personality, a vast world that rewards exploration, challenging combat, and plenty of original ideas. It’s not perfect: the menus could be improved, some mechanics aren’t explained well, performance is inconsistent, and there are bugs. But even so, it’s a special game.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
The best thing about LumenTale: Memories of Trey is that it's not trying to be a Pokémon copy. It takes ideas from other works but gives them enough of its own personality to feel new.
LumenTale: Memories of Trey may have a few quirks on the Switch, but I like Beehive Studios’ take on the Pokemon concept. Switch version reviewed. Review copy provided by company for testing purposes.
We’ve traveled far and wide across the lands of Talea and are now ready to tell you about one of the best monster collectors of recent years: Lumentale: Memories of Trey.
Review in Italian | Read full review
"A Big Ambition That Needs Refinement" LumenTale: Memories of Trey presents a very promising project within the creature-collecting genre, thanks to a richly detailed world, a deep strategic combat system, and novel ideas such as linking creatures to emotions and feelings. The visuals are appealing, and the great variety of Animons gives the experience a distinctive identity. However, the game still needs significant improvements in guidance, balance, and technical performance to reach its full potential.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Lumentale: Memories of Trey is a heavy hitter of a creature-collector, doing everything fans love about the genre well and even expanding on core mechanics in its own ways. It will easily become a new favorite for fans of the genre, and I think it even has ground to compete against franchise titans.
LumenTale: Memories of Trey is a monster collector RPG that, despite its imperfections, still manages to offer a pleasant and genuine experience.
Review in Italian | Read full review
LumenTale: Memories of Trey may not reinvent the monster-catching RPG genre, but it absolutely succeeds at creating a charming, thoughtful, and genuinely enjoyable adventure of its own. What impressed me most wasn’t necessarily Trey’s amnesia storyline, although it does improve as the game progresses, but rather the incredible amount of care poured into the world itself. Talea feels alive, rich with history, and full of personality. The combat systems are fun, the convenience features remove a lot of genre frustration, exploration feels rewarding, and the game constantly encourages experimentation with team building and monster collection. Most importantly, though, it’s just enjoyable to play. It captures that comforting feeling of slowly building your collection, exploring new regions, and discovering new favourite creatures without making progression feel like a chore. If you enjoy monster-collecting RPGs, there’s a very good chance LumenTale: Memories of Trey will charm you too. It may not knock the giants off their throne, but it absolutely earns its place alongside them as a genuinely heartfelt and enjoyable adventure.
LumenTale: Memories of Trey may wear its inspirations proudly, but it still manages to carve out its own identity through strong worldbuilding, satisfying progression, and a combat system that constantly stays engaging. Beneath its colourful creature-collecting adventure is a surprisingly heartfelt story that gives the journey far more emotional weight than you might expect.
Review in Unknown | Read full review
Lumentale: Memories of Trey is a wonderful blend of the fresh and the familiar that offers a fully fleshed-out experience on both the RPG and the creature-collector fronts. I think it is a game that will appeal to and satisfy new, returning, and veteran players of the genre, which is a feat unto itself. With stellar visuals, an excellent soundtrack, loads of content, and a nearly flawless combat system, this is a game you want to have in your collection. With a few tweaks, I firmly believe that Lumentale: Memories of Trey has the potential to become one of the best, like only a few have ever been!
If you’re at all ready for a new monster tamer game to take the scene by storm, here you go. The Animon are adorable, the characters look great and the story has a lot of intrigue.
Far more than a cheap imitation, LumenTale: Memories of Trey lives up to its influences, delivering an adventure worthy of being in the collection of any fan of monster-catching games. The fact that not even its current technical problems prevent its recommendation is proof that Beehive Studios has managed to create something truly special since its Kickstarter campaign.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
While yet another take on the monster training subgenre, it does manage to differentiate itself, even if not clearly exceeding its peers
But holistically, with my very specific experience, it’s a solid unplayable out of 10. What good is a world if it can’t be explored?
LumenTale: Memories of Trey features a beautiful world filled with memorable creatures and stands among the best Pokémon-inspired games released in recent years. Rather than simply copying the formula, it brings its own identity to the genre through strong world-building, diverse environments, and a setting that genuinely feels alive. The combat mechanics are satisfying and strategically engaging, although some additional balancing across certain Animon would benefit the experience in the long run. For players eagerly waiting for the next Pokémon adventure, LumenTale: Memories of Trey is an easy recommendation thanks to its excellent creature design, stylish visuals, rewarding combat, and enjoyable narrative.