From Slime Rancher to Coromon, creature-collecting games offer comfort, nostalgia and low-pressure joy for players who just want to love little guys.

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But as much as James Gunn has an idiosyncratic style, and as much as he tends to avoid directly adapting storylines, it’s clear that certain runs and eras of DC stand out as inspirations. Based on ...