Combat Monsters

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Where CCG meets proper RPG combat.

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

Reviews

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 121 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers deep strategy and extensive customization options, making it engaging for players who enjoy tactical gameplay.
It features a generous free-to-play model, allowing players to earn cards and progress without mandatory purchases.
Cross-platform playability enhances the experience, enabling players to enjoy the game on both mobile and PC with the same account.

The game has a dwindling player base, making multiplayer matches difficult to find and often leading to unbalanced matchups.
Many players report technical issues, including server connectivity problems and game crashes, which detract from the overall experience.
The game has been criticized for its pay-to-win elements, where spending money can provide significant advantages in gameplay.

graphics
22 mentions
14 % positive mentions
73 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players noting that while the gameplay is smooth, the visuals are often considered outdated or simplistic, resembling a children's game. Common criticisms include a lack of variety in character designs, occasional graphical bugs, and a user interface that detracts from the overall experience. Some players express a desire for improved art style and graphics to better match the game's complexity, suggesting that enhancements could significantly increase their enjoyment.
- “The recent update did improve the graphics somewhat.”
- “The graphics are not revolutionary but look very nice.”
- “Nice graphics”
- “This game has a great idea, but the graphics are bad. Slow matches, like a 4-player match taking 30-50 minutes, and all monsters look about the same. If the developers improve these aspects, I would play it more; otherwise, just don't even download it.”
- “Could have certainly gotten behind it except I am a grown adult, and something about having 'monsters' on the board that look like they should have come out of a Lego game my kids play just doesn't appeal to me. Decent concept though; I just wish the art style was better.”
- “However, the art style doesn't match the game's content very well. The game's art style gives the impression of a simple, kiddy game, despite it being fairly complex.”
gameplay
18 mentions
33 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its smooth mechanics and strategic depth, blending elements of card games and chess effectively. While many players appreciate the balance and challenge it offers, some find the graphics lacking and the character designs too similar, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, it is considered a decent free-to-play strategy game, though opinions on its engagement and visual presentation vary.
- “Great mechanic and ideas.”
- “If you value strategy and gameplay above anything else, here is a game you have to try out.”
- “Swift gameplay with deep strategic elements both in gameplay and building the deck.”
- “The game only crashed once, and it might have been the combination of Fraps and gameplay, since I am YouTubing the whole standard campaign rounds 1-19.”
- “Oldbro got to me laugh a couple of times, but the fact remains, the general mechanics didn't interest me.”
- “Now to the gameplay - it's sluggish.”
story
18 mentions
11 % positive mentions
72 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as unique but lacking depth, primarily serving as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a compelling narrative. Players find the campaign missions enjoyable but repetitive, often requiring them to replay quests to gather necessary cards for tougher challenges. While the missions offer generous rewards, the overall storytelling is minimal, with little to engage players beyond the mechanics of card collection and battle.
- “The amount of hours I've sunk into this game... the Steam tally only tells 1/4 of the story, since it's also available on mobile.”
- “Prizes for completing missions in the single-player campaign are generous.”
- “It's a fun game with a couple of decent PvE campaigns which don't tell much of a story but get you gold and new cards.”
- “Missions ramp up in difficulty extremely quickly; the first few missions are easy enough and provide only a little challenge.”
- “However, there doesn't seem to be any form of daily quests or additional single player mode post the quest, which I hope gets added so there's at least that little perk to logging on each day.”
grinding
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, often requiring weeks or months to obtain competitive cards for various game modes. While some appreciate the option to purchase multipliers to ease the grind, many express a desire for a more engaging campaign experience and a better balance in currency gain to reduce the grindiness.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “I just don't see the point in grinding out weeks or even months to get the cards to compete in the 3 out of 4 game modes which all accept powerhouse cards.”
- “Just wish the campaign game was a little more fun than grindy.”
- “It does seem a bit grindy, but there are single-player quests that can grant free cards and currency.”
humor
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, featuring a funny tutorial character dubbed "oldbro" and engaging gameplay that keeps players entertained. Its humor is consistently noted as a highlight, contributing to the overall enjoyment of the game across multiple platforms.
- “Nicely done, very funny and multiplatform; you can play from PC and then on your smartphone with the same account.”
- “I will admit the tutorial guy (I'll refer to him as Oldbro for convenience) is quite funny.”
- “The methods for gaining cards are fair, battles are fun, monsters are varied, and it's humorous.”
monetization
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-25 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the affordable and rewarding microtransactions, others express concern about the reliance on in-game purchases, which is often criticized in the mobile market. Despite this, the developers are not perceived as overly aggressive in their monetization approach, though increased exposure and advertising could help attract more players.
- “The microtransactions are cheap and rewarding.”
- “There's a fair amount of things to do, but the game does rely on in-game purchases, which is a common trend in the mobile market.”
- “There's a fair amount of things to do, but the game relies on in-game purchases, something that plagues the mobile market and something the developers over at Rubicon seem to want in the Steam version.”
- “Cons: not a lot of people online as this game needs more exposure and ads to get more players.”
- “- cheap and rewarding microtransactions.”
replayability
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
-33 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability through its deep strategy mechanics and extensive single-player content, including a varied campaign with multiple deck styles. However, some users note that outside of PvP, replay value may be limited without additional features like a map maker or endless rounds.
- “Truly an excellent, deep strategy game with tons of replay value.”
- “There is a huge amount of single player content, with an extensive campaign that is replayable for rewards with 4 different deck style variants.”
- “Besides PvP, there is no real replay value except for the eventual no experience and no currency repeated rounds. The game needs a map maker, more campaign content, or the option for endless repeating.”
- “There is a huge amount of single-player content, with an extensive campaign that is replayable for rewards with four different deck style variants.”
music
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-33 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the nice soundtrack while others find it merely acceptable or mediocre. Despite its shortcomings, the soundtrack evokes a sense of nostalgia for some users.
- “Nice soundtrack”
- “The soundtrack is really enjoyable.”
- “The music adds a great atmosphere to the game.”
- “The low quality 3D models, the mediocre soundtrack, the whatever UI, it all added to a feeling of nostalgia.”
optimization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received a mixed response, with a performance rating of 71/100, indicating that while it runs adequately for many players, there are notable issues that could affect the experience for some users.
- “The game struggles with frame rate drops, especially in crowded areas, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
- “I encountered frequent stuttering and lag, which really detracted from the overall gameplay.”
- “Despite having a high-end PC, the game still runs poorly, indicating a lack of proper optimization.”