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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue TeamBecome a Pokémon, explore dungeons, and rescue friends to find your way home.
The Denpa Men: They Came By Wave
The Denpa Men: They Came By WaveCapture quirky creatures with your 3DS camera and explore whimsical dungeons.
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Description

You, a regular human, find yourself trapped in the body of a Pokémon in a world inhabited by Pokémon. With no other choice, you team up with a partner and embark on rescue missions through randomly generated dungeons. Travel across a whimsical fantasy landscape, battle turn‑based foes, and uncover the mystery that will return you to your human life. The game blends adventure, strategy, and a heart‑warming story perfect for kids and RPG fans alike.

The Denpa Men: They Came By Wave is a single‑player RPG that blends Pikmin‑style collection, Dragon Quest‑like dungeon crawling, and Pokémon‑inspired creature gathering. Using the Nintendo 3DS camera, players locate invisible Denma Men near radio waves, capture them, and build a diverse party. Each wave‑filled territory offers uniquely generated Denpa Men with distinct looks, personalities, and special abilities, encouraging strategic party composition as you delve into varied dungeons and solve light‑hearted puzzles.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
CRPG
JRPG
Best for
Young players and RPG enthusiasts
Casual RPG fans and younger players
Specifications
General
msrp
$39.99
$9.99−75%
release date
2005-11-17
2012-02-08
Specifications
developer
Chunsoft
Genius Sonority
publisher
Nintendo
Genius Sonority
age rating
ESRB E, PEGI 3
PEGI 7, ESRB E+133%
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
78/100
80/100+3%
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Engaging story that motivates exploration
  • Randomly generated dungeons add replay value
  • Turn‑based combat is easy to learn yet deep
  • Charming art style appeals to younger audiences
  • Innovative use of the 3DS camera for creature capture
  • Endlessly varied Denpa Men keep collection fresh
  • Charming humor and light‑hearted story
  • Accessible controls and difficulty suitable for younger players
Cons
  • Limited to single‑player experience
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • No online features or multiplayer
  • Limited to a single platform (Nintendo 3DS)
  • No multiplayer or online features
  • Procedural generation can lead to occasional unbalanced party members
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