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Epic Monster TD - RPG Tower De is a single player strategy game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Command a team of elemental monsters in Epic Monster TD - RPG Tower Defense!

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77%
Audience ScoreBased on 958 reviews
gameplay21 positive mentions
monetization66 negative mentions

  • Beautiful pixel art and animations that enhance the gameplay experience.
  • No intrusive ads; players can choose to watch ads for bonuses without feeling pressured.
  • Offers a variety of resources and upgrades, making it enjoyable for casual play.
  • Progression can be extremely slow, especially after reaching higher waves, leading to a grindy experience.
  • The game requires you to keep it open to make progress, which is frustrating for an idle game.
  • Heavy monetization with expensive in-app purchases that can create a pay-to-win environment.
  • monetization
    92 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating the optional ads that provide rewards without being intrusive. However, there are significant concerns about aggressive microtransactions and pay-to-win elements, which can hinder progression and create an uneven playing field. While some users find the ad system well-integrated and fair, others criticize the high costs of in-app purchases and the overall monetization approach as exploitative.

    • “Monetizes basic quality of life upgrades, such as 2x game speed and offline gold production, which are locked behind microtransactions. Without these upgrades, the game is very slow.”
    • “Cool tower defense game with collectible towers and an idle component, but marred by ridiculous pay-to-win style microtransactions that directly increase your power.”
    • “Ads are pervasive and the game doesn't progress while you're away, so unless you pay $11.49 for ad-free, you'll spend as much time watching ads as you will playing.”
    • “Decent attempt at a tower defense game but seriously hindered by an excessive monetization strategy.”
    • “The microtransactions are hard and heavy and completely just turned me off.”
  • gameplay
    37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring engaging mechanics and appealing graphics, particularly in the idle tower defense genre. However, many players note that the gameplay loop can become slow and repetitive over time, with some mechanics feeling unbalanced or poorly explained. While the absence of intrusive ads is appreciated, the game is criticized for its grindy nature and reliance on pay-to-win elements, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “Fun gameplay which is paired well with its excellent graphics, music, and variety.”
    • “Engaging gameplay and adorable graphics.”
    • “Absolutely love the game; gameplay is great! I love how you made it to where if you get a multiple of a tower, it gives it more attack, and best of all, you don't have to watch ads, but if you watch 5, you get a bonus in attack.”
    • “It is fun for a while, but after a couple of days of playing you'll realize the gameplay loop is deliberately and painfully slow.”
    • “Nice art, boring gameplay loop, uninspired, doesn't present any new features to traditional tower defense games.”
    • “Very shallow gameplay, no real strategy needed, extremely RNG dependent.”
  • graphics
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the graphics of the game receive high praise for their charming retro style, smooth performance, and engaging character designs that blend cuteness with fierceness. While some users note that the graphics could benefit from minor updates, the majority find them appealing and inspiring, particularly for fans of pixel art. However, a few reviews express dissatisfaction, indicating that opinions on the graphics can vary significantly.

    • “Graphics 5/5: a lot of the characters are an interesting mix of adorable and fierce.”
    • “Addictive, catchy graphics and style.”
    • “Game is an excellent idle td with cool retro graphics.”
    • “The game ripped all the graphics from Chrono Trigger by Square Soft.”
    • “Horrible graphics.”
  • grinding
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and slow, particularly after reaching certain milestones or waves, leading to a sense of boredom. While some enjoy the progression and checking their progress, many express that the game becomes excessively grindy, especially after multiple resets or rebirths, often requiring significant time investment to achieve goals. Overall, the consensus is that while the game has enjoyable elements, the grinding can detract from the overall experience.

    • “Not grindy; what I dislike is the prestige upgrade.”
    • “Each start over is tedious as it can take several hours to reach max stage again.”
    • “Very boring after the first two or three re-births, and the game gets way too grindy after wave 70.”
    • “This game is okay, but it gets genuinely boring and super grindy after a while.”
  • story
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is noted to have potential, with a setup that could lend itself well to a mission-based format, reminiscent of titles like Advance Wars. However, players find the narrative lacking depth and engagement, as the repetitive gameplay and slow progress overshadow any compelling storyline. While some appreciate the sound and thematic elements, many feel that the absence of a robust story and strategic missions detracts from the overall experience.

    • “I believe this setup mixed with the art would have made a great mission-based game with an overarching story, think Advance Wars for the NDS but tower defense.”
    • “Love the sounds and storyline.”
    • “It was fun, but it's missing something like PvP and story.”
    • “The game is so repetitive; some daily quests require a lot of time to complete, like playing for 8 hours. The monsters are the same every time, and if you reach wave 10, you've seen every monster and boss except for the one that requires wave 400, which is unsurprisingly the same boss every time you spawn it. The progress in the game is kind of slow.”
    • “The game is a bit boring now, and the daily missions never stay up to date. When you complete something and log back in, it constantly resets as if you never completed it.”
    • “It was fun, but it's missing something like PvP and a compelling story.”
  • music
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised as exceptional and unique, enhancing the overall experience alongside its impressive graphics and gameplay. Many players express their enjoyment, highlighting specific tracks that exceed expectations and contribute significantly to the game's appeal. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that resonates well with the audience.

    • “The music is awesome and one of a kind too!”
    • “Fun gameplay which is paired well with its excellent graphics, music, and variety.”
    • “Love the music and characters.”
  • stability
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while many players appreciate the lack of forceful ads and minimal glitches, issues such as freezing during ads, battles, and when shopping are frequently reported. Additionally, launching the game with the Wi-Fi adapter turned off can lead to loading screen freezes. Regular updates from the developers are noted as a positive factor in maintaining stability.

    • “Constant updates from the developers keep the game exciting and bug-free.”
    • “I love this game; it's just the right amount of difficulty, with no forceful ads and no glitches from what I've seen.”
    • “The only issue is that when you try to get a coffer by watching an ad, 80% of the time the ad is just a black screen that freezes the game and I have to close it and reopen it with no rewards.”
    • “Anyways, I don't have much to say about this game, but if it gets updated, for some reason the game freezes on a loading screen if you launch the game for the first time with the Wi-Fi adapter turned off.”
    • “Good game, but they have a few bugs like freezing while in a battle or it freezes when I'm shopping in-game.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is primarily derived from the exaggerated pricing of in-app purchases and upgrades, which users find amusingly excessive. This satirical take on monetization adds a lighthearted touch to the overall experience.

    • “As another user so eloquently put it, hilariously overpriced in-app purchases.”
    • “Decent game, hilariously overpriced upgrades.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the nostalgic classic graphics of the game, which evoke a sense of fondness, but they feel that enhancing the visuals and adding more monsters could deepen their emotional engagement. Overall, the game has the potential to captivate players for extended periods, indicating a strong emotional connection.

  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its smooth performance and addictive gameplay, making it a worthwhile download for users.

    • “Very fun and addictive; runs smoothly and is well worth the download.”
    • “The optimization in this game is impressive, making every session enjoyable.”
    • “I love how well-optimized the gameplay is; it enhances the overall experience.”
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10h Median play time
9h Average play time
8-10h Spent by most gamers
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Epic Monster TD - RPG Tower De is a strategy game.

Epic Monster TD - RPG Tower De is available on Phone, Tablet, Android and Mobile Platform.

On average players spend around 9 hours playing Epic Monster TD - RPG Tower De.

Epic Monster TD - RPG Tower De was developed by Swell Games LLC.

Epic Monster TD - RPG Tower De has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

Epic Monster TD - RPG Tower De is a single player game.