CARDMON

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CARDMON is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Nomas Games and was released on May 19, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Cardmon is a new adventure inspired in old monster-catching games. Jump in and explore the Tojo region while trying to catch all the Cardmon. Defeat every carder and become the Regional Cardmaster in this aestethic world!

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Single-Player

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews

humor6 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game is a fun and charming homage to Pokémon, providing an enjoyable experience for fans of the genre.
It's a short adventure that can be completed in a few hours, making it a great time killer and worth the low price.
The humor and quirky dialogue add a unique touch, making the game entertaining despite its simplicity.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, janky mechanics, and a lack of depth, making it feel unfinished.
Some of the humor and dialogue can be inappropriate or cringeworthy, detracting from the overall experience.
The combat and gameplay mechanics are overly simplistic, with issues like high encounter rates and unbalanced stats leading to frustration.

humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is hit-or-miss, with some players finding it awkward or inappropriate, particularly in instances of dark humor and sexual jokes that may not resonate well with everyone. However, there are moments of genuine wit in the character dialogue that can be amusing for those who engage with it. Overall, while the humor may reflect a beginner indie development style, it offers a unique charm that some players appreciate.
- “The first time one of the random NPCs is alleged to die, it's played as funny, and sure, why not?”
- “The dialogue is funny if you take the time to talk to the characters.”
- “Overall this reeks of a beginner development indie game but honestly, it’s very unique within the humor and design.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The gameplay offers a fun experience that can entertain players for a few hours, with engaging core mechanics that keep players hooked. However, it suffers from issues such as overly sensitive controls, poor balance in leveling, and mismatched enemy rarity and placement, indicating a need for refinement. Despite these flaws, players express interest in a sequel, appreciating the game's value for its price.
- “I would enjoy a follow-up for sure, but it needs to be cleaned up in terms of gameplay.”
- “It was fun and I would enjoy a follow-up for sure, but it needs to be cleaned up in terms of gameplay. The right stick, which is used for viewing angles, is far too sensitive. The type balance is completely disregarded by leveling, and finally, the enemy rarity and placement is a mismatch when there are so few monsters to collect.”
- “Gameplay will keep you entertained for a couple of hours, which is longer than a can of energy drink that costs the same.”
- “It's rather simple, but the core mechanics work well enough; it will keep you hooked until you catch and beat them all.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that the difficulty curve is well-balanced, but excessive grinding can trivialize challenges, making the game feel easier than intended.
- “The difficulty curve is actually decent unless you do excessive amounts of grinding to make it trivial.”
- “Grinding feels like a chore rather than a rewarding experience, making the game tedious.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its unique characters and a wholesome atmosphere, reminiscent of classic games. Despite some rough dialogue, players appreciate the personal touch in the credits, evoking a sense of nostalgia and a desire for more heartfelt experiences in similar titles.
- “The characters are unique, and even if some of the dialogue is a bit rough, it felt wholesome seeing the credits all go to the same person, as if I had just made my way through a child's presentation.”
- “It makes me wish more developers would try to create their own wholesome Pokémon clone with nice touches like the old games used to have.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is unexpectedly catchy and enjoyable, adding a vibrant energy to the overall experience.
- “The music surprisingly bops.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story in this voxel game is minimalistic and lacks depth, resembling a basic framework typical of Pokémon-inspired titles. Players find it to be straightforward and underdeveloped, contributing to an overall simplistic experience.
- “A short, bare-bones Pokémon-inspired voxel game that is as basic as it can get, from UI to combat and story.”