D.A.M. Champion
- November 14, 2024
- Ikari Creative
Get on SteamD.A.M. Champion is a dark comedy monster tamer game inspired by video games and TV shows during the age of GBA and GBA SP handheld gaming. The story of D.A.M. Champion is set in a dystopian world where most of the world’s economy is connected to technology that involves creating and managing artificial copies of the wild monsters in their world. Humans have been learning more about the monsters in…
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Reviews
- Unique capture mechanic and comedic spin on the monster taming formula, providing a fresh experience.
- Fun gameplay with interesting mechanics, good music, and appealing monster designs.
- Active developer who listens to the fanbase, resulting in a game that feels engaging and enjoyable.
- Lacks polish with mismatched sprites and tilesets, leading to a confusing and unappealing visual experience.
- Combat is simplistic and lacks depth, making battles feel repetitive and unchallenging.
- Heavy reliance on Pokémon's formula without bringing enough originality, leading to unfavorable comparisons.
- gameplay17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a unique monster capture mechanic and a comedic twist on the traditional monster taming formula, but it suffers from a lack of polish, with mismatched visuals and repetitive environments. Players find the mechanics interesting yet unengaging, particularly criticizing the tedious process of capturing monsters and the simplistic farming system. Overall, while the game has potential, it feels padded and lacks a standout battle mechanic to elevate the experience.
“M Champions is a solid monster tamer with a unique capture mechanic and a comedic spin on the usual monster formula.”
“It has a unique mechanic to tame monsters.”
“The mechanics are interesting and the presentation is nice.”
“First of all, it severely lacks polish: the sprites and tilesets are mismatched, the maps make no sense, the towns and different areas all look samey and like they exist solely to pad out the gameplay by putting dozens of random encounters on your way.”
“The first thing I did in the game was try to get a full party of monsters, which due to the mechanics of the game required I go out and beat at least 10 of each monster I wanted to get, which wasn't the best beginning.”
“In my random wandering, after being curbstomped by endgame-level monsters in an area literally next door to one of the starting fields, I reached a 'farming town' where I 'engaged' with the farming mechanic...which only consists of buying high-priced seeds and water (a night at an inn costs 10 coins, but a bottle of water costs 650...what) and selecting 'yes' on three prompts in a row: one to sow, one to water, one to pick.”
- music8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised as enjoyable and well-composed, complementing the overall experience. Reviewers also highlight the impressive monster designs and entertaining dialogue, contributing to a fun and engaging atmosphere. Overall, the music enhances the game's appeal, making it a notable aspect of the gameplay.
“The monster designs are cool, the music is actually pretty nice and the story can definitely get a laugh out of you and can get into the more adult side of life topics.”
“Pros: great monster designs, entertaining dialogue, provides a healthy challenge, the music is good, I also feel like the game gives me more freedom as a player compared to other creature collector RPG games.”
“Good music and monster designs as well.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players criticize the grinding aspect of the game, noting that it often feels mindless and lacks challenge, as even high-level content can be easily overcome through repetitive grinding. The farming mechanic is particularly highlighted as tedious, involving simple prompts and expensive resources, which detracts from the overall depth and enjoyment of the RPG experience.
“Even at the highest level, the challenge is almost nonexistent as it can be overcome purely by grinding.”
“In my random wandering, after being curbstomped by endgame-level monsters in an area literally next door to one of the starting fields, I reached a 'farming town' where I 'engaged' with the farming mechanic... which only consists of buying high-priced seeds and water (a night at an inn costs 10 coins, but a bottle of water costs 650... what) and selecting 'yes' on three prompts in a row: one to sow, one to water, one to pick.”
“I originally thought it would be an RPG with some depth like Digimon or Medabots, but most of it is mindlessly grinding.”
- humor4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The humor in the game attempts to employ dark comedy, but many players find it cringe-worthy and poorly executed, with some scenes perceived as offensive rather than funny. Overall, the humor does not resonate well with a broad audience, leading to mixed reactions.
“The one map I experienced was a linear path with lots of random encounters that ended in a dead end with a seemingly racist 'dark humor' scene that was not funny, then required me to backtrack through the linear path back to town.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is described as dark and poorly executed, but it is deemed irrelevant enough to be skipped without consequence. Despite its shortcomings, some users find humor in it and appreciate its exploration of adult themes, alongside praise for the monster designs and music.
“The monster designs are cool, the music is actually pretty nice, and the story can definitely get a laugh out of you while also exploring more adult themes.”
“The story here is really awful, but luckily it's not relevant and can be skipped entirely.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are criticized for their lack of polish and inconsistent styles, which detract from the overall experience. While it may appeal to players who prioritize gameplay over visuals, significant improvements are needed for it to justify its price.
“This game definitely needs to address its severe lack of polish, clashing graphical styles, and pacing issues before it can be worth the price of admission.”
“I would definitely recommend this to players that don't focus too much on expensive visuals.”
