Beastie Bay

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Beastie Bay is a single player casual role playing game with a business theme. It was developed by Kairosoft and was released on February 7, 2013. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Beastie Bay is a single-player business role-playing game where you transform a desolate island into a thriving paradise by farming, building, and capturing elemental creatures to battle. Featuring a delightful story, beautiful graphics, and compelling gameplay, it involves strategic grinding but is marred by annoying ads and bugs. The game blends survival, management, and humor in a unique, expansive adventure.

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,869 reviews

story29 positive mentions

monetization85 negative mentions

Engaging gameplay that combines monster catching with city-building mechanics.
The game is free to play, with minimal ads that do not interfere with gameplay.
Charming pixel art style and nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic RPGs.

Frequent crashes and force closures, especially on certain devices.
Lack of a save transfer option between devices, leading to loss of progress.
Limited options for evolving monsters and managing resources, which can lead to repetitive gameplay.

monetization
109 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
16%
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The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over persistent ads that often obstruct gameplay and essential information. While some appreciate the option to pay for an ad-free experience, others feel misled, especially if they previously paid to remove ads only to find them reintroduced. Overall, the balance between free access and ad presence has led to dissatisfaction among users who feel that the monetization approach detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “I'm not necessarily encouraging microtransactions, but this is a pretty good example of how you might do them 'right': have the option to buy more tokens available, but also ways to get more just by playing the game. They do not base the game around them, and using them as a reward for owning other games was a nice touch.”
- “I appreciate that you're not trying to nickel and dime us with in-game purchases, and I hope you continue to do so.”
- “None of the in-app purchases can break the game, nor are they even necessary.”
- “I paid too much to get this many ads.”
- “Bought the premium version ages ago, and now it's free, all complete with ads... this developer is a crook, avoid at all costs...”
- “I have no problem paying to remove ads, but when in-app purchases become pay-to-win, it's just disappointing - and that's exactly what they've done here.”
story
99 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of Kairosoft games is widely praised for its engaging and cute narratives, often evoking nostalgia and providing a fun, family-friendly experience. While many players appreciate the creativity and charm of the storylines, some express a desire for deeper plots and more extensive content, suggesting that certain games could benefit from additional story elements and improved graphics. Overall, Kairosoft's storytelling is seen as a significant draw, contributing to the addictive nature of their games.
- “I love the plot and the overall journey we take throughout the game.”
- “Its so in depth and the story is long and interesting, love the animation too.”
- “Great story, good controls, graphics, and storylines.”
- “The story is kind of incomplete.”
- “Apart from in dire need of a facelift, the gameplay is pretty good albeit lacking in story and variation.”
- “Kairosoft's lost the plot folks, their games are progressively getting worse and this is the worst yet.”
graphics
74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are predominantly praised for their charming pixel art style, which many players find appealing and nostalgic, reminiscent of classic titles like Pokémon. However, there are mixed opinions regarding the quality, with some users noting low resolution and outdated visuals that could benefit from improvements. Overall, while the graphics are considered suitable for the gameplay, there is a desire for enhancements to better align with modern standards.
- “It's a fantastic free RPG that's got the beautiful pixel art aesthetic you'd expect from these developers, and very decent Pokémon-ish gameplay with solid town-building mechanics.”
- “The graphics are brilliant, the monsters are cute, and the story is a little cool.”
- “Beautiful graphics, fantastic in-depth gameplay with a wealth of things to do, build and explore.”
- “Very long loading times and graphics that belong to a bygone era.”
- “Graphics are too low-resolution, making everything tiny on modern (cell/tablet) screens.”
- “Lousy graphics, lousy sounds, and a lack of tutorial.”
gameplay
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
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The gameplay is generally praised for its addictive nature, charming pixel art, and a blend of mechanics reminiscent of Pokémon and town-building simulations. However, many users note the need for quality-of-life improvements, faster pacing, and clearer explanations of mechanics, as well as some frustrations with ads and occasional crashes. Overall, it offers a fun and engaging experience, though some players desire more content and features.
- “It's so addictive I love the 8-bit style, the gameplay is so fun and challenging all at once, the creatures can be super cute and super daunting all at once.”
- “Beastie Bay is a development offering glorious and various gameplay experiences reminiscent of Pokémon, Harvest Moon, Oregon Trail, Final Fantasy, Sim City, and the travel by boat concept of Wind Waker, all rolled into an addicting adventure spent building cities, collecting monsters and medals, and exploring dungeons, all the while shooting for the top of the leaderboards.”
- “Beautiful graphics, fantastic in-depth gameplay with a wealth of things to do, build, and explore.”
- “Gameplay is decent but the graphics are suiting.”
- “I feel this gameplay is a bit slower paced than the other games, also it's a little disappointing that monsters reset level upon being recruited.”
- “Slow gameplay, the buttons are off; when I try to tap a button, I always wind up on another button/menu.”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
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Players generally find the grinding in the game to be tedious, especially in the late game where it becomes repetitive and time-consuming, particularly for free-to-play users. While some appreciate the overall design and monster taming elements, many feel that the grind detracts from the enjoyment, making the game feel like a chore at times. However, a few users note that it is less grind-heavy compared to other games, suggesting a mixed experience with the grinding aspect.
- “All the monsters are completely obtainable and require no grinding or paying to get.”
- “It takes so long to actually play; there is too much grinding.”
- “It's a good game overall, but at Colocium Isle it starts to get repetitive, and the late game mostly becomes medal grinding (especially if you're free to play like me).”
- “Maybe I'm being a little critical; I loved the game at first, but you soon realize you are doing the same things over and over, which makes the game become a chore to play after a while. Like any sim game, it's all about grinding for time. It's good and free, and the overall game design and lighthearted dialogue are nice, so I can't be too hard on it, but time is priceless, so think about if you really want to waste it.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent freezing and glitches, particularly during key moments like receiving rewards or encountering specific events. While some players note that the game is generally easy to use and has minimal issues, the recurring crashes and force closures significantly detract from the overall experience, leading to lost progress and frustration.
- “In this game, you guys are definitely fair and there are no freezes!”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes, making for a seamless experience.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; I haven't encountered any bugs or glitches.”
- “Every time the mystery ship comes it freezes. Fix it, thanks! :)”
- “Pretty fun game, but too many bugs and glitches, and constant force closes.”
- “It freezes constantly and, despite saving the game every few minutes like a crazy man, I have lost hours of progress on occasion.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for being clever and engaging, contributing to an addictive and enjoyable gameplay experience. Players appreciate the comedic elements, such as character interactions and funny challenges, which enhance the overall fun. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to blend humor with challenging mechanics, making it both entertaining and memorable.
- “I really enjoyed the humor with Dr. Mochiporin and love that this prequel to Kairobotica was made.”
- “Clever humor.”
- “So, it's basically like if Pokémon had a baby with SimCity and that baby was beautiful and hilarious.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising the catchy and whimsical soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, while others criticize it as terrible and boring. Despite the varied opinions, many agree that the music contributes positively to the game's charm, though some note issues with synchronization.
- “I am loving the game so far, it's a great time waster and as usual the soundtrack is very catchy.”
- “The music and character animations are whimsical.”
- “Love the design and the music, and just as enjoyable and addictive as some of the more popular, bigger budget Play Store games.”
- “Terrible music, awful camera and picture.”
- “The performance was just slightly off sync with the music.”
- “Boring game, nothing like Pokémon, and the soundtrack is terrible.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its high replayability, with many users highlighting its engaging gameplay, smooth performance, and appealing design. However, some express concern over the lack of save data backup, which could impact the overall experience. Overall, it offers significantly more replay value than many other titles.
- “It's simple, doesn't require a ton of space, and has a lot more replay value than most games.”
- “Great gameplay, awesome design, nice replayability.”
- “As with all of their other games, this is fun with a fair amount of replay value.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game is praised for its smooth performance and high replayability, with users highlighting its engaging and cute design. While there are minor issues, such as slight audio sync problems, the optimization is generally considered impressive given the game's small size.
- “Runs smoothly, replayability is high.”
- “Cute, involving, runs smoothly, I highly recommend it!”
- “Minimum size but maximum performance overall.”
- “The performance was just slightly off sync with the music.”
- “Minimum size but maximum performance at all.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that returning to the game after a break reignites their emotional connection, highlighting its ability to evoke feelings of nostalgia and affection.
- “I took a break from this game, but coming back to a fresh start made me fall in love again.”
- “The storylines are so deeply moving that I found myself emotionally invested in the characters.”
- “Every choice I made felt significant, and the emotional weight of the narrative left a lasting impact on me.”