It seems every time a show about pet monsters is made, EVERYONE calls it a Pokemon clone without a second thought. Monster Rancher is nothing LIKE Pokemon. Do Pokemon originate as discs that need to be brought back to life? Does Pokemon have an actual plot to it? Do characters actually die in Pokemon? *Clock ticks* Oh, you mean Pokemon doesn't meet ANY of those standards!? Gaspeth! But really, I only label violence as bad because a lot of characters "die". (Get turned into mystery discs) I'll at least give you credit for not giving this show a negative review, CS. Anyway, out of all the shows, Pokemon, Digimon, and Monster Rancher, this one was truly the best and sadly the most underrated. It had the best plot and even had a lot of unexpected turns, such as all the monsters sacrificing themselves to the phoenix at the end of season 1. All in all, I like this one the most as it wasn't afraid to let awesome characters die.
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A mediocre Pokemon clone.
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for Ages 6 and Up
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About Monster Rancher series
Parents need to know that the best that can be said about this series based on a video game is that it is a clone of Pokemon and Digimon: Digital Monsters. It ranges from grating to merely adequate. It's probably best to stick with the far superior originals, but if your child decides this series is right for them, it's best to know that there are a lot of battles, though cartoonish in nature, and that the show may encourage kids to get the video game.
Read our full review by Brian Camp
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- Families can talk about how this series tries to mirror Pokemon and Digimon. Why do you think the creators tried to copy them, and what are the advantages and disadvantages to coming up with completely original material? Can you think of other "copycat" examples, in film/videos, video games, TV programs, and even books?
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