>>52793976>>52793976>, the entire core idea of going around, capturing creatures and making them beat the shit out of each other is somewhat unsettling.Other games handled it better
>Manahad you find monster eggs and they would act as helpers while you attack enemies, as well as humanoid monsters who would act as really party members who would accompany you on missions.
>Arc the LadOne character could supposedly speak to monsters and have them join by fighting on her behalf.
>Digimon worldJijimon tells Agumon/Gabumon to go with you on your journey to make sure you are alright.
There are ways of making it work.
>the difference in pokemon portrayalOther games handled it way better
>ManaThere were monsters you could raise, but there were a fair about of non human races like teapot people or Nicollo the rabbit salesman who were sapient, party members and were treated like normal humans.
>FF9No monster catching but the same deal
>Arc the LadThere were plenty of monsters to be caught, but there were a few party members that were non-human like choko and diekbeck.