I Am Monster: Idle Destruction

"I Am Monster: Idle Destruction" is a action-packed game with wonderful gameplay and sensational graphics, where you collect and evolve monsters to destroy everything in your path. However, be prepared for lots of grinding, numerous bugs, and intrusive advertisements. The game encourages you to grow stronger and wreak havoc, providing endless destructive fun.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,637 reviews

graphics97 positive mentions

monetization74 negative mentions

Great graphics and animations that enhance the gameplay experience.
Fun and engaging monster designs that add personality to the game.
The Events mode adds depth and variety to the gameplay.

The game is plagued with bugs, causing frequent crashes and glitches.
It requires a constant internet connection, which limits playability.
Progression can be slow and often feels locked behind paywalls or ads.

graphics
141 mentions
69 % positive mentions
26 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive a mixed reception, with many users praising the vibrant art style, character designs, and overall visual appeal, often comparing them favorably to console games. However, some players express dissatisfaction with performance issues, lack of graphic settings, and inconsistencies between promotional materials and actual gameplay visuals. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good or great, there are notable concerns regarding optimization and variety.
- “The graphics are awesome but the 'game' is a passive experience, which becomes very repetitive after just a few minutes.”
- “Pik Pok did an amazing job with their visuals and character designs and it's a delight to watch...when it's running well.”
- “The graphics are epic! I 100 percent recommend that you download it 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩”
- “I'm not sure what's going on with the graphics.”
- “Expectation vs reality, the game trailer I watched is exciting regarding its graphics but in the real game it isn't.”
- “Didn't even want to play the game after I took a look at the horrible graphics.”
monetization
87 mentions
7 % positive mentions
8 % neutral mentions
85 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized for being overly aggressive, with frequent ads interrupting gameplay and often failing to load, resulting in a frustrating experience for players. Many users feel that significant progress requires a monthly subscription or regular microtransactions, leading to perceptions of the game as a "cash grab." While some players appreciate the potential rewards from watching ads, the technical issues and reliance on advertisements detract from overall enjoyment.
- “Monetization is a bit aggressive though.”
- “Its alright...a lot of microtransactions which stops your progression.”
- “The monetization aspect is aggressive in that to receive a bonus, you have to subscribe to a $9.99/month fee.”
- “Game is good but I'm unable to play the ads to get free gifts... no video is showing up and will be stuck on a black screen, I have to close the whole game in order for me to play.”
- “It's a fun game but the ads for the free rewards never load; it just leads to a black screen which kind of sucks because the rewards would help.”
stability
63 mentions
3 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
97 % negative mentions
The game is plagued by significant stability issues, with frequent freezes occurring during gameplay, particularly at login and during boss battles. Many users report losing progress and resources due to these crashes, making the game frustratingly unplayable at times. While the game shows potential, its current state is marred by persistent bugs and glitches that need urgent attention.
- “I do hope they get a more detailed and bug-free game before King of the Monsters comes out in theaters and the kaiju craze hits.”
- “I wish it wasn't buggy when trying to look at my monsters or pets.”
- “The game freezes a lot, which happens often upon login, often resulting in completely losing idle gains.”
- “Game is unplayable on my S10, app force closes or freezes immediately after the game starts up. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling, nothing works.”
- “Every time I log in to the game and it freezes, I lose all of the currency I gained, just like now 95,000 down the drain!!!”
gameplay
61 mentions
56 % positive mentions
39 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is generally well-received, with many players enjoying its fun mechanics, smooth controls, and appealing graphics. However, there are notable criticisms regarding repetitive elements, excessive ads, and issues with bugs that can disrupt the experience. While some players appreciate the depth and progression, others find the monetization strategies and grindiness detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “The gameplay is simple but the graphics are great!”
- “Gameplay is very well thought out, bravo.”
- “Really cool graphics, nice designs, and really fun gameplay, looking forward to new updates!”
- “No gameplay.”
- “Was fun at first, but then I would open it after a few hours of inactive gameplay to find the game would freeze and I could see I had over 200,000 energy accumulated, but I would have to force stop and re-open to find I now have only 500 energy and have lost/missed out on all that energy.”
- “Good graphics, but the gameplay is just too boring for me.”
humor
27 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players describing it as hilarious, fun, and rewarding. Many reviews highlight the amusing monster designs and entertaining gameplay, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience. While some note limitations in gameplay control, the comedic elements remain a standout feature that enhances the game's appeal.
- “I love this game! It's amazing and funny when you defeat a boss. A big thanks for making this game! I'm having an amazing experience with this super fun game. The graphics are very easy. Thank you!”
- “This game is hilarious and awesome!!”
- “It's soooo funny and amusing to play.”
story
18 mentions
17 % positive mentions
67 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The reviews reflect a mixed reception regarding the game's story aspect, with some players appreciating the storyline and expressing a desire for more depth, while others criticize the lack of a compelling narrative and the overwhelming presence of paywalls tied to mission progression. Overall, the game is seen as lacking a significant story component, which detracts from the overall experience for many users.
- “This game is amazing and has great graphics and shaders. A picky gamer like me loves this game a lot; I love the storyline a lot. Please, please add an evolution that changes monsters' appearance when we hit 5 stars because now monsters just get bigger. After all, this game is the best game ever.”
- “Very good story to it.”
- “Great feel; it should be a story mode type game.”
- “The game has no story or feeling of importance.”
- “Game gets a massive minus for putting missions for progressing behind a pay wall so ya screw that.”
- “Its fun... but I don't like how there are a few missions that need pay monthly to complete.”
music
8 mentions
63 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and fitting soundtrack, with some users rating it as a standout feature. However, there are reports of bugs affecting the audio, such as issues with volume control and music continuing to play when the game is minimized. Overall, while the music enhances the gaming experience, technical glitches detract from its enjoyment.
- “Great art style, great music.”
- “The best thing is the soundtrack which, by the way, fits perfectly with the style of the game and I think it's 10/10.”
- “I love the graphics and the music is the best thing I've ever heard.”
- “Also quite buggy; when I try to lower the music so I can hear the sound effects better, the music disappears as I wanted it to, but then it comes back.”
- “Sometimes after this bug, you can hear multiple music tracks if you're in the shop.”
- “I minimized the game, then locked my phone - the music from the game continues to play?!?”
grinding
8 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and often tedious, particularly beyond level 3, where progress feels stalled due to the need to repeatedly defeat bosses and the high costs of upgrades. Many express frustration over the lack of meaningful rewards for their efforts, with some noting that the grind can overshadow the otherwise enjoyable mechanics and sense of progression. Overall, while some players appreciate the grind, the consensus leans towards it being a burdensome element of the gameplay experience.
- “Having to fight a boss every three levels is a bit tedious; no progress is made until you click on the boss brawl icon.”
- “Having to restart at district 1 to grind all the way to 210 just to get 1/3rd of an upgrade becomes extremely tedious as the upgrade cost versus worth becomes exorbitant.”
- “Unrewarding and very grindy; it wants you to subscribe to level up monsters and spend money for new monsters that virtually do nothing.”
optimization
7 mentions
43 % positive mentions
14 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
Overall, users express concerns about the game's optimization, citing excessive battery drain and a need for better performance on a wider range of devices. While some appreciate the graphics and smooth gameplay, many feel that significant improvements are necessary to enhance the experience, particularly for lower-end hardware.
- “Nice graphics, runs smoothly.”
- “I feel like there's a lot more optimization they can do with this.”
- “Hope to see improvement in optimizations.”
- “This game is unoptimized as hell.”
- “This phone isn't exactly super old; I feel like there's a lot more optimization they can do with this.”
- “Also, this app could use some optimization because it drains the battery too much!”
character development
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is praised for its impressive visuals and appealing character designs, creating an enjoyable experience for players, although performance issues can detract from this enjoyment.
- “Pik Pok did an amazing job with their visuals and character designs, and it's a delight to watch.”
- “The character design style is good.”
replayability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for lacking replay value, with users indicating that once completed, there is little incentive to play it again.
- “The game has no replay value.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
- “After completing the main story, I found no reason to revisit the game.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional response to the game was largely negative, with players expressing feelings of frustration and disappointment, suggesting that their time spent playing felt unworthy or wasted.