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Cartridge Monsters

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61%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:music
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
86% User Score Based on 22 reviews

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About Cartridge Monsters

Cartridge Monsters is a single player tactical role playing game with fantasy and dark fantasy themes. It was developed by Happenstance Games and was released on February 4, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

Cartridge Monsters is a Monster Catching RPG with over 6 hours of gameplay. 5 dungeons, 2 towns and a main story with side quests. Travel, battle and catch new monsters.

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86%Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews
music2 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Engaging monster collection and turn-based combat gameplay with strategic depth and unique monster abilities.
  • Charming nostalgic pixel art style combined with a fitting soundtrack that enhances the classic RPG atmosphere.
  • Innovative VR features including voice command attacks and immersive monster summoning mechanics.
  • Clunky and sometimes unintuitive interface with issues in auto-save functionality leading to lost progress.
  • Performance issues such as frame rate drops, collision glitches, and lack of teleportation movement causing discomfort.
  • Combat can feel slow and grind-heavy with some bosses being overpowered, and overall game lacks polish and depth compared to established titles.

  • gameplay

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 34% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The gameplay is praised for being enjoyable and well-executed, particularly capturing the classic Pokémon experience with added VR immersion. However, some users desire clearer explanations of certain mechanics and more in-game information tools, like a detailed Pokédex or better status displays. Additional features such as scanning monsters during battle are suggested to enhance world-building and engagement.

    • “Very good game, could use some mechanic explanations, for the spirit pulse specifically, but other than that, it looks great and runs great!”
    • “Gameplay is exactly what you'd expect from a Pokemon game.”
    • “The VR is great and the gameplay is just incredible.”
    • “There's also no evolutions and I did not see any debuffs after over 4 hours of gameplay (although there is a cure potion, so it's possible there is poisoning or some debuff later on in the game).”
    • “I wish there was more information on the tablet (health of mons out of battle, max HP/MP of monster while healing, a Pokédex-style list so you know what you have left to catch, and things like that). I also believe a 'Pokédex' style mechanic where you can scan new mons to at least learn a little about them during battle would add to the world building as well as possibly a fun mini-game mechanic opportunity.”
    • “I wish there was more information on the tablet (health of mons out of battle, max HP/MP of monster while healing, a Pokédex-style list so you know what you have left to catch, and things like that). I also believe a 'Pokédex' style mechanic where you can scan new mons to at least learn a little about them during battle would add to the world building as well as possibly a fun mini-game mechanic opportunity.”

  • graphics

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The graphics are praised for their appealing low-polygon art style, which is well-executed and visually enjoyable without being overwhelming. The art complements the game's atmosphere and suits both casual and VR players, contributing positively to the overall experience.

    • “I really like the art style and the music absolutely slaps.”
    • “Lastly, I generally have liked low polygon art style for VR games when they are well done.”
    • “I played from start to finish and from the visual attacks to the BGM for the regular fights and the bosses is very enjoyable, plus the visuals weren't too overbearing to the eyes, so for players just getting into VR I would say this game would be a good start, with its go-at-your-own-pace story, to taking the time to grind your monsters, so it doesn't make you feel rushed to beat the game.”
    • “I can hear the comments section now... complaints on the art style left and right!”
    • “One part Pokemon, sprinkle in some Runescape style graphics, throw it into an end of the world setting and add guns!”
    • “Lastly, I generally have liked low polygon art-style for VR games when they are well done.”

  • story

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, -25% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions

    The story is generally captivating and offers a relaxed, go-at-your-own-pace experience, making it suitable for VR newcomers. However, the writing is unremarkable and contains noticeable grammatical errors. Overall, the narrative complements enjoyable gameplay without overwhelming the player.

    • “A story really captivating”
    • “I played from start to finish, and from the visual effects to the background music for the regular fights and bosses, it is very enjoyable. The visuals were not overwhelming, making it a great game for players just getting into VR. The story lets you go at your own pace, taking the time to grind your monsters without feeling rushed to beat the game.”
    • “The writing/story is nothing to write home about and there are grammatical issues all over.”
    • “The story has a go at your own pace approach, which may feel slow or unengaging for some players.”
    • “The plot lacks depth and fails to captivate the audience throughout the gameplay.”

  • music

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The music is widely praised for its energetic and fitting soundtrack, with battle themes and sound effects that complement the game perfectly.

    • “I really like the art style and the music absolutely slaps.”
    • “Also, banger soundtrack.”
    • “I did like the battle music and none of the sound effects seemed out of place.”

  • stability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The game runs smoothly with good overall stability and supports various movement options, though the controller direction mode is noted to be buggy. Minor improvements in mechanic explanations, like for the spirit pulse, could enhance the experience.

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4h Median play time
4h Average play time
4-4h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs
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Cartridge Monsters is a tactical role playing game with fantasy and dark fantasy themes. Common tags for Cartridge Monsters include turn-based, dragons, first-person, demons, indie and others.

Cartridge Monsters is available on PC, Phone, Virtual Reality, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing Cartridge Monsters.

Cartridge Monsters was released on February 4, 2021.

Cartridge Monsters was developed by Happenstance Games.

Cartridge Monsters has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Cartridge Monsters for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

Cartridge Monsters is a single player game.

Similar games include Monster Crown, Dokimon: Quest, Bloomtown: A Different Story, Zoria: Prologue (2020), Portal Fantasy and others.