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Combat Monsters

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74%Game Brain Score
gameplay, humor
graphics, story
74% User Score Based on 121 reviews

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Combat Monsters is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Rubicon Development and was released on January 20, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Where CCG meets proper RPG combat.

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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.
  • Cross-platform playability allows for a seamless experience between mobile and PC, enhancing accessibility and community interaction.
  • The developers are responsive to player feedback and regularly update the game, adding new content and improving gameplay mechanics.
  • The game has a dwindling player base, making multiplayer matches difficult to find and leading to a less engaging experience.
  • Many players report that the game has become pay-to-win, with significant advantages given to those who spend money on card packs and upgrades.
  • Technical issues, such as server connectivity problems and game crashes, have been reported, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
  • graphics
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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receive mixed reviews, with many players noting that while the gameplay is smooth, the visuals are often considered outdated or simplistic, resembling a children's game.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 enjoyment.

    • “The recent update did improve the graphics somewhat.”
    • “The graphics are not revolutionary but look very nice.”
    • “Gameplay feels smooth and graphics are ok, the only thing that really bothers with the graphics is that most units look pretty much exactly the same.”
    • “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. There are few players, and it could be played on phones if the developers improve these aspects. 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 Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally praised for its smooth mechanics and strategic depth, combining elements of card games and chess, which appeals to players who prioritize strategy. However, some users find the graphics lacking, with many units appearing too similar, and a few describe the gameplay as sluggish or simple. Overall, while the mechanics are well-balanced and engaging, the visual presentation may detract from the experience for some players.

    • “Great mechanics 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 Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is described as unique but lacking depth, primarily serving as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a compelling narrative. Players note that while there are various quests with increasing difficulty, the missions do not significantly contribute to a cohesive story, and the focus is more on card collection and gameplay mechanics. Additionally, the absence of daily quests or a robust single-player mode post-campaign leaves some players wanting more in terms of narrative engagement.

    • “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 Positive Neutral Negative

    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, there is a general desire for a more engaging campaign experience and a balance in currency gain to reduce the grindiness.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “I just don't see the point in grinding out weeks or even months to get the cards to compete in 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 Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its humor, featuring a funny tutorial character dubbed "oldbro" and engaging gameplay that keeps players entertained. Its humor is described as enjoyable and well-executed, contributing to a fun experience across multiple platforms. Overall, players find the game's comedic elements to enhance the overall enjoyment.

    • “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 Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed feedback; while some users appreciate the affordable and rewarding microtransactions, others express concern about the reliance on in-game purchases, which is often criticized in the mobile market. Additionally, there is a call for more advertising to increase player exposure, suggesting that the current player base is limited. Overall, the developers are not perceived as overly greedy, but the monetization model could benefit from adjustments.

    • “There's a fair amount of things to do, but the game relies on in-game purchases, which is a common issue in the mobile market that the developers at Rubicon seem to want to incorporate into the Steam version.”
    • “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.”
    • “Cheap and rewarding microtransactions.”
    • “Cons: not a lot of people online as this game needs more exposure and ads to get more players.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers significant replayability, particularly through its deep strategy mechanics and extensive single-player content, including a varied campaign with multiple deck styles. However, some players note that outside of PvP, replay value may be limited without additional features like a map maker or endless modes.

    • “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 could benefit from 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 Positive Neutral Negative

    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 quite 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
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 noticeable issues that could affect the overall experience.

    • “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 optimization issues led to long loading times and inconsistent performance.”
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Combat Monsters is a role playing game.

Combat Monsters is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 8 hours playing Combat Monsters.

Combat Monsters was released on January 20, 2015.

Combat Monsters was developed by Rubicon Development.

Combat Monsters has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Combat Monsters is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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