D.A.M. Champion

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D.A.M. Champion is a single player role playing game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Ikari Creative and was released on November 14, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

D.A.M. Champion is a comedic 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 the…

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Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

music4 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game features unique and interesting monster designs, providing a nostalgic yet fresh experience for fans of monster taming games.
The gameplay mechanics, including a unique capture system and the ability to save anywhere, enhance the overall experience and make it more accessible.
The dialogue is entertaining and humorous, adding a comedic spin to the storyline that can appeal to a wide audience.

The game suffers from a lack of polish, with inconsistent art styles and poorly designed maps that can detract from the overall experience.
Combat mechanics are overly simplistic, leading to a lack of challenge and depth, making battles feel repetitive and mindless.
The onboarding process is cumbersome, with excessive tutorial text that can overwhelm players and detract from the enjoyment of starting the game.

gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of M Champions is characterized by standard top-down RPG mechanics, featuring a unique monster capture system and a comedic twist on the genre. However, it suffers from a lack of polish, with mismatched visuals and repetitive environments that detract from the experience. Players have noted that the mechanics, while interesting, fail to engage deeply, particularly due to tedious tasks and poorly balanced encounters.
- “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.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as a mix of interesting and hilarious storytelling, but it also attempts dark humor that some players find cringe-worthy and not effective. While some appreciate the comedic elements, others feel that the humor is outdated and can be offensive, leading to a divided reception among players.
- “This game also has an interesting and hilarious storyline.”
- “I wouldn't consider it part of the 'dark humor' either, just a product of its time.”
- “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.”
- “The jokes fell flat and often felt forced, making the humor feel more like a chore than an enjoyable aspect of the game.”
- “I expected clever wit, but instead, the humor relied on tired clichés that didn't resonate with me at all.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and overly simplistic, as it often reduces encounters to repetitive tasks that lack challenge. The farming mechanic, which involves purchasing expensive items and completing basic prompts, further emphasizes the mindless nature of grinding, leading to disappointment for those expecting a more engaging RPG experience. Overall, grinding is seen as a means to progress without meaningful depth or strategy.
- “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.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently praised for its quality, enhancing the overall experience alongside the impressive monster designs and engaging dialogue. Players appreciate how the soundtrack complements the game's themes and adds to the sense of freedom in gameplay.
- “The monster designs are cool, the music is actually pretty nice, and the story can definitely get a laugh out of you while exploring more adult themes.”
- “Good music and monster designs as well.”
- “Pros: great monster designs, entertaining dialogue, provides a healthy challenge, the music is good, and I feel like the game gives me more freedom as a player compared to other creature collector RPG games.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features an engaging and humorous storyline that balances lighthearted moments with more mature themes, providing both laughs and depth. However, some players find the darker elements of the story to be poorly executed and irrelevant, allowing them to skip it without impacting their overall experience.
- “This game also has an interesting and hilarious storyline.”
- “The monster designs are cool, the music is actually pretty nice, and the story can definitely get a laugh out of you while exploring more adult themes.”
- “The story here is really awful, but luckily it's not relevant and can be skipped entirely.”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and lacks any real depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is minimal, leaving the plot feeling flat and uninteresting.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 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.”