Palworld's Mimog Could Use a Counterpart With a New Twist

The islands of Palworld are full of interesting and unique monsters, also known as Pals, and there is one in particular that stands out among them. Introduced as part of the major Sakurajima update, the sentient, treasure chest-like Pal Mimog has been turning the heads of many players since its release in June 2024. Given Mimog's unique and useful qualities, and that it has been well-received by the community, it is possible that a Pal that is both similar to Mimog and contrasts it could also find success.

One reason Mimog is as popular as it is in Palworld is that it acts somewhat similar to a mimic, a monster found in other games that adopts the appearance of a treasure chest to lure in and attack unsuspecting victims. However, instead of harming those who mistake it for a holder of treasure, as players might have expected it to, Mimog runs away at lightning-fast speed. While players may enjoy this unique take on mimics, one cannot help but think the game should still have a faithful representation of the iconic monster. Given how well Mimog was received, the addition of a more traditional mimic would be a move players would likely appreciate.

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By Enricko Ozoa

Why Palworld Should Have an Actual Mimic-Like Monster That Isn’t Mimog

While the treasure chest-like Mimog is a fun, and adorable, mimic imitation, it feels like a missed opportunity to not also add a Pal that acts like the iconic enemy. Palworld should strongly consider creating a Pal that does exactly that, as doing so could have several benefits:

Having another mimic-like Pal that actually hurts players, rather than just running away, could help emphasize the more mature tone of Palworld, especially if it comes with a gruesome animation when a player falls victim to the monster.
It would make treasure chests more exciting, as the unpredictability of whether they will fight, run away, or remain inert would create engagement that is unlike anything else in the game.
Given what the traditional mimic Pal would do, it could end up being one of the most loved or most hated Pals within the Palworld community. These strong feelings would allow the Pal to become a topic of many conversations, helping the game remain relevant.

The addition of such a Pal would certainly be interesting, given what it can do for Palworld and Pocketpair. Hopefully, it happens at some point, as it would mean that players have something else to look forward to during their adventures in the game.

Another Way Pocketpair Can Introduce a Mimic-Like Pal by Using Mimog

One can argue that making an entirely new Pal just to be more like a mimic would be a waste of effort, as it could have been used to develop another creative monster. With that in mind, Pocketpair could choose to make a variation of Mimog instead. This would be a logical move, considering that all the developer has to do is make slight alterations to Mimog's appearance, while also giving it more dangerous qualities. Doing that would give the game a faithful rendition of the mimic and also show how variants can be more than just monsters with new elements and powers. And since the improvement of Pals is a part of the roadmap for Palworld, it may just happen.

Among all the new Pals in the Sakurjima update, Mimog was certainly one that made a lasting impression. However, it still fails to capture the true essence of the mimic monster it aimed to represent. Creating a counterpart for Mimog could easily fix that, and Palworld would likely be better off should Pocketpair ever decide to push through with that idea.

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