Cartoon Craft

About

Cartoon Craft is a single-player strategy game with a humorous twist and intriguing storyline. Its outstanding gameplay, fantastic visuals, and good soundtrack make it enjoyable, but the excessive grinding, annoying ads, and numerous bugs can be frustrating. The game challenges you to "get ready for the real war!" as you engage in exciting battles.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 4,385 reviews

graphics111 positive mentions

monetization60 negative mentions

The game features charming cartoon-style graphics that appeal to players.
It offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic RTS games like Warcraft.
The developer is responsive to feedback and actively works on updates to improve the game.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, including issues with unit pathfinding and crashes during gameplay.
There is a lack of depth in gameplay, with limited unit types and repetitive missions.
Players often experience connectivity issues, making it difficult to access multiplayer features.

graphics
180 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
36%
3%
The graphics of the game are predominantly described as cute and cartoonish, drawing comparisons to classic titles like Warcraft and Age of Empires. Many players appreciate the unique art style and smooth animations, which contribute to an enjoyable atmosphere, although some express a desire for improved graphical quality and more detailed visuals. Overall, the graphics are seen as charming and fitting for the game's lighthearted tone, making it appealing to both casual and hardcore gamers.
- “The art style feels so warming and unique in its own way.”
- “The graphics in this game are like none other I have experienced in any other survival game.”
- “I love the concept of the game and the details of the art style are well chosen; the controls and maneuverability are very well handled.”
- “The game, the artwork look cute until you play it for a couple of missions and recognize how buggy and low-grade the gameplay, animations, storyline, controls, units... are.”
- “This game is so good a game that I was looking for, but the only downside is that its graphics are just plain and not really attractive.”
- “I really love this game, but my biggest issue is the graphical errors.”
story
155 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
47%
5%
The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its charm and humor, while others criticize it for being poorly written or lacking depth. Many users enjoy the graphics and find the storyline engaging, but there are complaints about mission design and pacing, particularly regarding the speed of text scrolling during cutscenes. Overall, while the story has its fans, it is often seen as needing improvement and expansion to enhance the gaming experience.
- “It's a really good way to tell a story and a unique one as well.”
- “I love the story of the game and everything else; it's easy to understand. Keep it up!”
- “The story so far is pretty good, and collecting the different heroes is a lot of fun.”
- “The only thing holding this game back is a lack of a well-written story and an irritating movement mechanic.”
- “It has the most basic controls, really poor mission design, and an even worse storyline.”
- “The game struggled massively just four levels into the story mode.”
gameplay
107 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
41%
6%
The gameplay of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its fun mechanics and engaging strategy elements, while others criticize it for being repetitive, buggy, and lacking depth. Many users appreciate the simple controls and enjoyable experience, but express a desire for more content, improved UI, and refined mechanics. Overall, while the game has potential and offers a good time, it requires updates and enhancements to fully realize its capabilities.
- “Very awesome game, great graphics, and the gameplay is outstanding.”
- “The gameplay is fun and I highly enjoy it.”
- “Awesome gameplay.”
- “The concept is good, however the gameplay and controls are horrible.”
- “The game, the artwork look cute until you play it for a couple of missions and recognize how buggy and low-grade the gameplay, animations, storyline, controls, units... are.”
- “Terrible game, I don't recommend it; too much lag, so many ads, boring gameplay, and it's a complete waste of time.”
monetization
77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
10%
78%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the prevalence of ads that often fail to provide promised rewards. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for bonuses, others criticize the bugs associated with ad rewards and the presence of microtransactions in a paid game. Overall, players are divided on whether the monetization approach enhances or detracts from their gaming experience.
- “Sure, in-app purchases are available and probably necessary for higher level competition, but as a solid game, I haven't spent a penny and I've gotten a lot of hours of playtime.”
- “Healthy monetization, no ad spam or abysmal rate in a gacha system. I'll rate it 4 stars since I just began playing, but it's a good start.”
- “It felt nice and sweet... and the best part is that it's an offline game, so no ads at all.”
- “Forget this train wreck cash grab.”
- “The game is good, the story is good, the battles are excellent, but there's a big problem: sometimes if I'm using ads to get some gems, I am not receiving them. I watched 5 ads without getting the reward, and there's also a bug where if you finish the last level of human, you will not unlock the orc chapter. I've repeated it 3 times and I'm still not in the orc chapter; it's very annoying. Please fix it.”
- “Microtransactions and ads for a game that costs money.”
humor
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players finding it absolutely hilarious and reminiscent of classic titles like Warcraft and Roger Wilco. The combination of funny dialogue, wacky graphics, and a mildly cute storyline contributes to an entertaining experience that keeps players engaged, even amidst intense gameplay. Overall, the game's humor is a standout feature, making it enjoyable for both casual and hardcore gamers.
- “The introduction was absolutely hilarious and it has a very unique way to start a game of its type.”
- “The game is creative, funny, and fun to play.”
- “It's a cute, cartoon Warcraft-like game with a sense of humor.”
stability
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous users reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and various glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players have experienced problems such as disappearing troops, control malfunctions, and the need to restart the app regularly to continue playing. While the game has potential, these stability concerns detract from the overall experience and require urgent fixes.
- “The reason why I gave 3 stars is because I experienced a couple of game freezes, control problems, and character glitches.”
- “The screen freezes while the game is played, and even if you leave it forever, it wouldn't resume unless you totally restart the game.”
- “It's a great game, but I noticed a bug; after 5 seconds, it crashes the game. Recently, I try and try, but it always crashes and freezes, and I can't pass through the level.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
35%
18%
The music in the game is generally described as charming and enjoyable, reminiscent of classic titles like Warcraft, but it suffers from a repetitive soundtrack that loops frequently. While some players appreciate the calming tunes, others express a desire for more variety and note that certain tracks are similar to those found in other games. Overall, the music enhances the game's atmosphere but could benefit from additional compositions to avoid monotony.
- “Nicely drawn, charming music and enjoyable story.”
- “Similar to Warcraft 2 and Warcraft 3, great sale, calming music and now I'm addicted to this game :D”
- “Cool game and the music sounds like Warcraft.”
- “A few more songs in the campaign mode would go a long way.”
- “Also, the soundtrack just loops over and over.”
- “Fun game that's easy to play, but the soundtrack is very repetitive.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often describing the resource farming mechanism as tiresome and lacking variety. Many report issues with workers getting stuck or failing to farm effectively, leading to a sense of stagnation and difficulty spikes that detract from the overall enjoyment. While some acknowledge the fun elements, the grindy nature of the game is a common point of criticism.
- “The resource farming mechanism in battle mode is just tiresome; it makes the game addictive and appalling.”
- “Not much variety, the game is not explained well and is grindy without any progress.”
- “I feel like there is a huge difficulty spike and it's nearly impossible without grinding.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
Overall, users express mixed feelings about the game's optimization; while some enjoy smooth performance and great controls, others report poor optimization on their devices, suggesting that hardware compatibility may be an issue.
- “Great controls, fun play, and runs smoothly.”
- “Superb performance all of a sudden; I don't think you just got back to work.”
- “It might be the hardware optimization; I'd be super hyped if it worked!”
- “I love this game, but it is poorly optimized for my phone.”
- “It seems there has been no optimization.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game offers significant replayability, standing out among typical mobile games with its engaging visuals, humorous storyline, and enjoyable gameplay mechanics.
- “It's bright, with punchy art, a silly storyline, and lots of replayability.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is praised for its wonderful art style and enjoyable, passive quality, though some reviewers find it somewhat lackluster and empty due to clunky gameplay.
- “It has a wonderful art style and an enjoyable atmosphere.”
- “I enjoy the passive atmosphere in the game.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The character development in the game is praised for its strong background and appealing design, complemented by straightforward mechanics that enhance player engagement.
- “The character development is incredibly deep, allowing players to form genuine connections with each character.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
- “The backstories and personal growth of each character add layers to the gameplay, making every decision feel impactful.”