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Journey of Monarch is a single player role playing game. It received neutral reviews from players.

Journey of Monarch is a single-player role-playing game offering a reborn journey filled with pretty visuals that immerse players in its world. Despite its captivating aesthetic, the experience can be occasionally disturbed by ads. It invites players to explore and engage in a fresh, revitalized adventure.

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50%
Audience ScoreBased on 474 reviews
graphics22 positive mentions
monetization10 negative mentions

  • The game features charming graphics and a beautiful fantasy setting, enhancing the overall experience.
  • Players appreciate the generous rewards and the nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic games.
  • The game has potential and offers a fun idle gameplay experience despite some minor issues.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs, crashes, and performance issues, making it unplayable for many users.
  • Gameplay is heavily automated, leading to a lack of engagement and repetitive experiences.
  • There are significant server issues, including long queues and connection problems, which frustrate players trying to log in.
  • graphics
    64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the art style and vibrant visuals, while others criticize the low resolution, lag, and optimization issues. Many users report that despite the game's potential for good graphics, performance problems such as crashes and blurry textures detract from the overall experience. Overall, while there are commendable aspects, significant improvements are needed to meet player expectations for a modern title.

    • “Awesome game! I have Clash of Clans, Among Us, Fortnite, and BMG as my games, but this one is very good. Its graphics are fully unexpected and very realistic.”
    • “Great game, great graphics, and I'm enjoying it.”
    • “With vibrant graphics, smooth controls, and engaging challenges, it’s perfect for players of all ages.”
    • “The graphics are so bad, even at the highest setting. The textures are blurred, I can't read any text clearly, the characters look pixelated, and the screen is cut off. There are too many bad things.”
    • “Extremely murky and low-quality 'high quality' graphics.”
    • “Really disappointed with the graphics of the game; it is already 2024, not 2008 or 2010.”
  • gameplay
    33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Journey of Monarch" has received largely negative feedback, with many players criticizing its automated mechanics and lack of interactivity, leading to a repetitive and dull experience. Users noted issues such as choppy performance, confusing user interface, and a reliance on ads, which detracted from enjoyment. While some appreciated the graphics and soundtrack, the overall consensus is that the gameplay is uninspired and feels like a cash grab, lacking depth and variety.

    • “For now I'm gonna give it 4 stars, I love the gameplay and visuals.”
    • “Especially the gameplay smoothness.”
    • “Nice graphics, gameplay.”
    • “Journey of Monarch has impressive graphics and a good soundtrack, but the gameplay quickly becomes repetitive.”
    • “Endless battles with no plot or rest periods feel tiring, and the gacha mechanics lack creativity.”
    • “The gameplay is alright but everything is automated, making it quite boring and the quality is atrocious on both phones.”
  • story
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game has received mixed to negative feedback, with many players finding it unengaging and repetitive, often interrupted by gameplay mechanics that detract from the narrative experience. While some appreciate the visuals and music, the overall consensus is that the storyline lacks depth and creativity, leading to a tedious gaming experience. A few players noted initial intrigue, but this quickly faded due to the uninspired plot and monotonous quest cycles.

    • “Excellent graphics and prolific storytelling.”
    • “Graphics are nice and I like the storyline so far, so good.”
    • “Storyline is also good.”
    • “Endless battles with no plot or rest periods feel tiring, and the gacha mechanics lack creativity.”
    • “Only positive is that I used to play Lineage and enjoy the things that relate to that; however, the game was mind-numbingly boring and had very little to do. It's the same boring cycle where you can never even catch up on the same couple of quests you do over and over and over... my god, that's awful.”
    • “The storyline is boring and not engaging, and it heats up both my phones quickly.”
  • monetization
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game is heavily reliant on ads, with players reporting significant ad interruptions during gameplay, often spending a considerable portion of their time watching ads for boosts and rewards. While some players find the free-to-play model fair, the overall sentiment leans towards frustration with the aggressive push for microtransactions and the perception of the game as a cash grab, particularly due to its grindy nature and technical issues.

    • “You can get as far as I did and only buy the no ads option or just watch the ad to get the 8-hour boost, and you'll be set.”
    • “30 minutes of gameplay, spent 9 minutes on ads.”
    • “I see it trying to be an AFK journey, but it failed in a lot of aspects, especially the blatant greed for microtransactions.”
    • “Heavy pay-to-win games with ads, it's hard to progress.”
  • optimization
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant performance issues such as lag and stuttering, even on high-end devices like the Galaxy S22 Ultra. While some users acknowledge the game's potential and have seen improvements following developer updates, initial impressions highlight a need for better graphics and smoother performance.

    • “I'm glad that the devs listened to feedback; the performance is smooth now, and everything in-game seems really nice as I imagined.”
    • “It has great potential, but it is currently lacking in performance.”
    • “I saw a couple of reviews talking about the optimization, which could be better, but it really isn't that bad.”
    • “The game was lagging badly and stuttering even on a Galaxy S22 Ultra.”
    • “Basic, stuttering graphics and embarrassingly bad voice acting.”
    • “Very buggy launch, poorly optimized.”
  • stability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and crashes across various devices. Many players experience issues such as lag, failure to log in, and problems receiving rewards, leading to frustration and uninstalls. Overall, the game is deemed poorly optimized and in need of urgent updates to address these stability concerns.

    • “Unfortunately, it is buggy, glitchy, and laggy (in my opinion).”
    • “I just installed this game on my Pixel 4a, but it randomly crashes and has graphics glitches sometimes. I don't think my phone can handle this game.”
    • “Very buggy launch, poorly optimized.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in "Journey of Monarch" is praised for its soothing and immersive qualities, enhancing the overall experience despite the game's repetitive gameplay and lack of a compelling story. While the soundtrack contributes positively to the atmosphere, it primarily plays in the background without significant integration into the gameplay.

    • “Its soothing soundtrack enhances the immersive experience, making it both relaxing and exciting.”
    • “Journey of Monarch has impressive graphics and a good soundtrack.”
    • “Despite the strong visuals and music, the lack of a compelling story or engaging progression makes it hard to enjoy.”
    • “It just sits on the main page and plays music.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be fair for free-to-play users, as it allows for resource accumulation through watching ads and saving diamonds. However, there is a sentiment that the grinding can become excessive, especially for those seeking tangible rewards for their time investment.

    • “I just watch the ads for an 8-hour boost, save diamonds for special summons, and hoard summons until I am stuck. It's quite fair for free-to-play players, to be honest, but it gets really grindy.”
    • “I need to grind for a game where I can earn real money. I don't want to spend too much time grinding for nothing.”
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Journey of Monarch is a role playing game.

Journey of Monarch is available on Phone and Tablet.

Journey of Monarch was developed by NCSOFT.

Journey of Monarch has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Journey of Monarch is a single player game.

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