Okay, I can't get this one game out of my head since i remember that i played it once.
I played it like 10-14 years ago i guess.
You started in a small town and you had a weapon to fight, fights were real time(not sure sadly).
And you can find pokemon-like partners who fight for you (or give you stats).
One of those things was in a Dog House.
Could be for Snes or Nes or something older(?)
Sadly I can't remember anything else but i swear it was great back then.
looking for your help guys!