Kaboom Monsters

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Kaboom Monsters is a single player casual turn-based strategy game. It was developed by Broken Arms Games and was released on July 7, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

"KaBoom Monsters" is a strategic card game set in a fantasy world, featuring over 100 cards, crafting, and a rich recipe system to enhance weapons and abilities. With 25 epic quests, detailed graphics, and plenty of humor, players can create their own cards, develop their deck, and embark on a single-player campaign. Discover secrets and immersive yourself in this addictive game.

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52%

Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Kaboom Monsters features charming art and an interesting concept that can be enjoyable for short play sessions.
The game is easy to learn and offers a straightforward card battling experience, making it accessible for casual gamers.
Players have found moments of joy and relaxation while playing, even if the game lacks depth and replayability.

The game suffers from unbalanced gameplay, as players can easily dominate by purchasing powerful cards early on, leading to a lack of challenge.
Kaboom Monsters has been abandoned by its developers, resulting in numerous bugs, missing features, and a lack of updates since its early access launch.
The overall experience is shallow and repetitive, with many players feeling that the game does not offer enough content or depth to justify its purchase.

graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The graphics of the game are largely criticized for their simplistic 2D art assets, which offer little improvement even when resolution settings are adjusted. While some players appreciate the cute art style, the overall visual presentation is deemed lackluster and reminiscent of outdated games, lacking the animation and detail expected in modern titles. Gamers seeking high-quality graphics and sound will likely be disappointed.
- “The art style in general is quite nice.”
- “I do like the art style, and I appreciate that the creator wanted to try a new idea.”
- “This game is basically Triple Triad from FFVIII, but with a cute art style.”
- “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
- “Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the lackluster 2D visuals.”
- “While the artwork itself might be considered passable, the visual presentation here is negligible; it might as well be a slideshow or a YouTube video.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The gameplay features an intriguing blend of trading card mechanics and tic-tac-toe, enhanced by charming visuals and card upgrade options. However, players criticize it for being unbalanced and lacking depth, leading to a simplistic and ultimately dull experience. Despite its original concept, the gameplay feels underdeveloped and repetitive.
- “The quite original gameplay combines concepts of trading card games (destroy the opponent's cards by beating them in certain stat numbers) with the 3x3 grid of tic-tac-toe.”
- “You then have some interesting card upgrade mechanics such as combining cards and making weapons for the cards.”
- “If there was any nuance to the gameplay at all, I would not be so harsh, but there is none.”
- “The game has a nice look and feel - but I just found the battle mechanics to be simple and boring.”
- “That's pretty much it for the core game mechanic (there's a bit more such as cards vanishing after a certain number of turns).”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is perceived as lacking depth and character development, with a simplistic and cartoonish narrative that fails to engage players. While it conveys a moral about perseverance, the overall execution is criticized for being shallow, with minimal dialogue and incoherent imagery that detracts from the gaming experience.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “There is no story to dig into nor characters to care about.”
- “The first mission is literally impossible to lose because this is merely a numbers game.”
- “There is a slight bit of instructional dialogue with horrible grammar in the tutorial and then nothing for most of the matches, while occasionally a set of nonsensical imagery will pop up like a comic before a mission.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and unbalanced, as it requires repetitive farming for in-game currency ("juice") without clear guidance on game mechanics. The lack of immediate rewards for achievements and the slow progression after completing matches contribute to a frustrating experience, especially with the anticipation of player versus player competition favoring those who grind the most. Overall, the grinding feels excessive and detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
- “I've been playing for 30 minutes and stopped at level 13 to keep farming level 7 for 'juice' or in-game money.”
- “On top of the grinding tedium, you will not be rewarded for achievements until you click into the achievement list in-game and redeem them one at a time, with no scrollbar to make the process quick.”
- “Plus, once you beat a match, replaying it only yields juice rather than the card and resource rewards, so when you run out of new matches to play, the grinding gets much slower.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The music in the game is noted for its relaxing qualities, providing a soothing experience for players. However, some users have reported issues with sound, including a lack of music and sound effects during gameplay, despite having a volume slider available.
- “There is a music volume slider available.”
- “No music, no sound effects, nothing!”
- “I thought it was me, but I was playing music at the same time.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game relies heavily on microtransactions, with players expressing dissatisfaction over the limited crafting materials available for free. While some users are open to ads in exchange for rewards, the overall sentiment suggests that the monetization approach feels exploitative.
- “The pitiful amount of crafting material we can earn shows that this is a mobile title with microtransactions.”
- “If it was, I would actually be pleased with what I got, even with ads.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The stability of the game has been criticized due to a lack of balance and ongoing support from the developers, resulting in a buggy and incomplete experience for players, particularly in the Steam edition.
- “The game could have been great if the developers had balanced it properly and didn't abandon the Steam edition after the initial setback, leaving a buggy, half-complete product in their wake.”
- “I experienced constant crashes and bugs that made it nearly unplayable, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- “The stability issues are so severe that I often find myself questioning whether it's worth continuing to play.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is criticized, with users feeling that it lacks engaging content to encourage repeated playthroughs.
- “It's just not going anywhere playable soon.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game humorous, noting that it provides enjoyable moments that can keep them engaged for hours. The anticipation of future updates, such as the addition of PvP, is expected to enhance the overall experience further.
- “It's funny, and you can spend a few hours playing this game. Once the PvP is added, it will elevate the game even more.”
- “The humor in this game is spot on, making every moment enjoyable and keeping me engaged.”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor into its gameplay, making even the toughest challenges feel lighthearted.”