Animash
"Animash" is a free, casual game with fabulous visuals that will keep you entertained with its hilarious animations. The goal is to mix different animals together and see what unique creature you can create! However, be prepared to sit through ads that may disrupt your gameplay experience. Despite this, Animash's humor and creative gameplay make it worth checking out.
Reviews
- The game features a unique and creative concept of merging animals and objects, providing endless combinations.
- The artwork and designs of the creatures are visually appealing and well-crafted.
- The game is engaging and fun, with a good balance of creativity and strategy in battles.
- The game suffers from repetitive animal rotations, leading to a lack of new combinations after a short period.
- The arena mode is unbalanced, with opponents often quitting mid-match, resulting in no experience gain for the player.
- The subscription model for ad removal is seen as a drawback, with many players preferring a one-time purchase option instead.
- monetization200 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the subscription-based system for ad removal instead of a one-time payment option. While some users find the ads manageable and not overly intrusive, others feel that the frequency of ads—often appearing after every few actions—detracts from the gameplay experience. Overall, there is a strong desire for a more flexible payment structure that allows for permanent ad removal without the need for ongoing subscriptions.
“Loved the game and paid for no ads for about a month, but it's ridiculous that it's a subscription and not a one-time payment.”
“Probably the fastest I've ever gone from download to in-app purchase--the devs deserve all the credit and support they can get to keep this game alive and thriving.”
“Worth the monthly fee for no ads, great game!”
“Another annoying thing is that the ads removal is subscription-based and not a one-time payment as one would expect.”
“I thought, oh it's a cool game I can see myself playing, I'll pay to remove the ads... it's a subscription to remove ads.”
“The game itself is good and unique but the ads are horrible on this app; please make it more peaceful for us to play rather than seeing ads all the time.”
- graphics59 mentions
- 66 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive high praise for their stunning visuals and creative art style, with many users highlighting the adorable and detailed designs of the creatures. However, there are some criticisms regarding inconsistencies in the quality of the AI-generated art and a desire for improved animations in battle sequences. Overall, the artwork is considered a major strength of the game, contributing to its engaging and enjoyable experience.
“Stunningly beautiful graphics.”
“The graphics are amazing, and for each creature you create you get a cute little story about it with its strengths, weaknesses, class (common, unique, divine, etc.).”
“An awesome game with amazing graphics and a lot of creativity; I wish there were fewer ads and the battle mechanic was more fluid, but other than that, it is an amazing game that you should definitely download.”
“Unfortunately, it is lacking in the graphics area.”
“Would've given a 5-star review, but recently they started changing the art style and I much preferred the look of the old one for it looked a little bit more realistic and I could tell they put a lot of effort into it.”
“Some of the graphics are okay, but others have blatant bad AI art problems like too many or too few legs.”
- gameplay31 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by creative mechanics that allow players to design and customize creatures, reminiscent of Pokémon, but it suffers from issues such as repetitive battle mechanics, frequent ads, and limited storage for created animals. While the art style and addictive nature of the gameplay are praised, many users express a desire for improvements in the arena mode, more strategic elements, and overall gameplay convenience. Despite its potential, the game feels unpolished and could benefit from updates to enhance the user experience.
“Lovely game, I absolutely adore the art style and the mechanics of the game.”
“This is such a simple concept with a perfectly addictive gameplay loop.”
“An awesome game with amazing graphics with a lot of creativity; I wish there were fewer ads and the battle mechanic was more fluid, but other than that, it is an amazing game that you should definitely download.”
“I wanted to like this, but it's hard to defend the amount of ads vs gameplay.”
“The arena gameplay really sucks.”
“They need to improve some basic gameplay convenience items, for instance increasing the number of saved animals, allowing you to delete multiple animals at the same time, an identifier for when you've made a duplicate, and a reward system for winning in the arena.”
- humor18 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its creative and hilarious animal hybrids, complete with amusing backstories and quirky names. Players enjoy the inventive combinations and find the descriptions and abilities of the creatures to be both funny and engaging. While some express disappointment over the limited range of choices, the overall consensus is that the game offers a delightful and entertaining experience filled with laughter.
“Love the creative novelty of the countless funny hybrids, with great images and info files.”
“Hilariously inventive descriptions and abilities.”
“The combinations are so goofy, it's hilarious to me, definitely gonna spend a ton of time trying out all of them.”
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is a mixed bag; while players appreciate the individual backstories and stats for each creature they create, many express a desire for a more cohesive overarching narrative or progression-based storyline. Some users feel the absence of a central story makes the gameplay feel empty, and there are calls for a more structured story mode to enhance the experience. Overall, the potential for a richer narrative is recognized, but it remains largely undeveloped at this stage.
“I'm enjoying this so far, it's fun, and I love the story behind what you create.”
“The graphics are amazing, and for each creature you create, you get a cute little story about it with its strengths, weaknesses, and class (common, unique, divine, etc.).”
“I love how you get a backstory and stats with each animal/food/item you mix.”
“There's no storyline (yet?) and the arena option seems to mismatch opponents who are frequently obvious bots, so... now what?”
“But it feels empty as there is no story.”
“No story, no map, just breed/merge and battle.”
- music7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and variety, with many finding it relaxing and enjoyable, especially during battles. However, some users feel it is too loud and suggest a need for more energetic background tracks. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the gaming experience, though opinions on volume and style vary.
“So many unique combos because of the resetting creature variety and weirdly good battle music.”
“I love the different animals, fruits, and characters that the game has. I don't know if it's only me, but I think the background music is super relaxing.”
“Great background music during arena fights, which makes us feel like Ash the trainer in Pokémon.”
“I'm not sure if the descriptions for the animals or the music are AI-generated too, but that aspect kills it for me.”
“Please change the background song and make it more energetic.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has been criticized due to numerous bugs and glitches, including reversed character moves, freezing screens, and inconsistent AI-generated art. These issues have led to a significant drop in user ratings, with many players expressing frustration over the lack of fixes and missing features. Overall, the game's stability is currently a major concern for users.
“Awesome edit - reduced from 5 stars to 3 stars as it is very buggy. I got a Vorticorn, which is a Theta Supreme character, but all its moves are reversed; an attack buffs the enemy and a self-buff nerfs me.”
“It allows me to choose the dad, but when it goes to the next screen, assuming to choose a mom, it just freezes.”
“The app freezes sometimes and not all features are in place, looking forward to having that fixed.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, particularly when it comes to leveling up and managing inventory. Suggestions for improvement include features to track completed combos and a multiple select option for deleting animals, which could alleviate some of the monotony. Overall, while the grinding can lead to boredom, it is somewhat offset by the game's strong graphics and artwork.
“The only suggestion I have is that there was some way you could show us if we've already done that combo before, just to eliminate the tedious process!”
“Even with that, deleting animals is a tedious process currently, necessary to make room but wish there was a multiple select option.”
“Sometimes it gets tiring grinding and grinding for level 10 just to realize that their ability is one that is not useful.”
- character development3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the character designs in the game, finding them inspiring for their own character creation. While the game offers enjoyable multiplayer battles and a simple yet engaging experience, there are suggestions for improvements, particularly regarding monetization options. Overall, the character development aspect is seen as a strong point, though some players desire more depth and updates.
“Really helped me with my character design inspiration.”
“Look closer at character designs.”
“This is a cool game if you're into breeding different animals and like games like Monster Legends. It’s much simpler yet brilliant, with great multiplayer battles and very good character designs.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the high replayability due to the rotating pool of mergeable items, which cannot be directly purchased, encouraging repeated play to explore different combinations and strategies.
“I love the rotating pool of mergeable items; I can't outright purchase them, so the replayability is high.”
“Each playthrough feels unique due to the variety of choices and outcomes, making me want to dive back in.”
“The game offers different strategies and paths to explore, ensuring that no two sessions are ever the same.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is impacted by a mechanic that allows players to indefinitely prevent opponents from engaging, which can lead to feelings of frustration and helplessness. This dynamic may detract from the overall emotional experience, as it creates a sense of imbalance and diminishes the intensity of player interactions.