Cute Monsters Battle Arena
- August 25, 2017
- Play Spirit Limited
Get on SteamMassively addictive turn based strategy RPG with intense action & puzzles.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features cute monster designs and a fun match-3 gameplay mechanic that appeals to fans of the genre.
- It offers a variety of missions and upgradable units, providing a decent amount of content for a free game.
- The music is enjoyable and adds a relaxing atmosphere to the gameplay experience.
- The gameplay can become repetitive and grindy, leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
- The art assets are inconsistent and some designs may be unoriginal or even plagiarized, detracting from the overall quality.
- The game suffers from poor programming and unresponsiveness, making for a frustrating user experience.
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story is considered simplistic, but it is complemented by engaging RPG elements and a variety of missions, including challenging side quests. Players appreciate the upgradable units and the extensive collection of monsters, making it appealing for fans of match-3 games with RPG mechanics.
“Upgradable units and masters, a lot of missions, solid graphics and music.”
“Many missions and hundreds of monsters to be collected.”
“Side missions are pretty challenging from the start.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is minimal, leaving the plot feeling flat and uninteresting.”
“The narrative fails to provide a compelling reason to continue playing, resulting in a lack of motivation.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the enjoyable anime-style tracks and find the music enhances their experience, others criticize it as poor and note the lack of options to adjust sound settings. Overall, the soundtrack seems to be a highlight for some, while others feel it falls short.
“Upgradable units and masters, a lot of missions, solid graphics and music.”
“I enjoy listening to the music while playing.”
“Love the cool anime style music tracks.”
“The music is poor.”
“There is no way to play this game in windowed mode or turn on/off sound or music.”
“When are DLC soundtracks available?”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by smooth match-3 mechanics, but players have noted that it can become grindy and repetitive over time, leading to a less enjoyable experience.
“Smooth match-3 gameplay.”
“However, gameplay may become grindy after a while, not to mention being repetitive quickly.”
“Terrible gameplay.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their solid quality and adorable artwork, enhancing the overall gaming experience alongside upgradable units and a variety of missions.
“Upgradable units and masters, a lot of missions, solid graphics and music.”
“Adorable artwork”
- grinding3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that while the game can become grindy and repetitive over time, many still find enjoyment in the gameplay initially. There is a sense of uncertainty about how grinding will feel as they progress and learn to earn more in-game currency.
“Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
“The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“However, gameplay may become grindy after a while, not to mention being repetitive quickly.”
“I don't feel like it is super grindy yet; I'm still having fun, but it's hard to tell if I will feel like it is grindy after I figure out how to earn more gems and coins.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect is characterized as a typical gacha system, but notably, it lacks microtransactions, which may appeal to players seeking a more straightforward experience without additional costs.
“The monetization model feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to enjoy the game fully.”
“It's frustrating that essential features are locked behind paywalls, making it hard to progress without spending.”
“The game is riddled with microtransactions that disrupt the overall experience and balance.”
