Legend of the Cryptids

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Legend of the Cryptids is a single player action game. It was developed by Mynet Games Inc. and was released on May 10, 2012. It received neutral reviews from players.

Legend of the Cryptids is a free-to-play, addictive Japanese fantasy trading card game with over 5 million downloads and 300+ creature cards. Players train cryptids, build decks, and challenge other players in multiplayer mode, with high-quality artwork and gameplay. A new player campaign offers valuable rewards after clearing the tutorial.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,020 reviews

graphics57 positive mentions

stability47 negative mentions

The artwork and card designs are beautiful and captivating, making the game visually appealing.
The game offers a variety of events and quests, providing players with engaging content.
The community is friendly and supportive, with many players willing to help newcomers.

The customer support is unresponsive and unhelpful, often providing automated replies without addressing player concerns.
The game frequently crashes and has significant loading issues, making it frustrating to play.
Account recovery is difficult, with many players losing access to their accounts and being unable to retrieve them.

graphics
102 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the stunning artwork and card designs, often describing them as beautiful and detailed. However, numerous criticisms highlight poor overall graphics quality, outdated visuals, and technical issues such as pixelation, slow loading times, and frequent crashes, detracting from the gaming experience. While the artwork is a standout feature, many players feel that the game's graphical performance and user interface need significant improvement.
- “Jaw-dropping artwork, fantastic community, and great events.”
- “The graphics and artwork on the cards are amazing.”
- “Beautiful artwork, addictive gameplay, tons of event quests... you sure will never get bored of this astonishing game!”
- “Graphics are extremely poor.”
- “The graphics are pixelated; it burns so much battery when the most animation that comes out of it is something you'd get out of a PowerPoint slideshow.”
- “What kind of garbage game are you guys running? I've seen better graphics on an NES console; the graphics here are just embarrassing.”
stability
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and unresponsive controls that hinder gameplay. Many players experience these problems during critical moments, such as tutorials and boss battles, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction. Despite attempts at troubleshooting and reinstalling, the persistent bugs and glitches have rendered the game largely unplayable for many users.
- “The provided account transfer doesn't work and the bugs and freezes in the game are really annoying.”
- “Every 5 minutes the game freezes; I couldn't even get past the tutorial before it started freezing.”
- “Game crashes and freezes up constantly; no free card after the tutorial, and they want you to buy, buy, buy.”
gameplay
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
41%
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The gameplay has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing it as repetitive, boring, and poorly designed, often marred by lag and a confusing interface. While the artwork and card designs are praised, they are overshadowed by the lack of engaging mechanics and a frustrating user experience. Overall, players express disappointment in the gameplay's failure to evolve or improve over time, leading to a sense of stagnation.
- “Outstanding gameplay and graphics!!”
- “Beautiful artwork, addictive gameplay, tons of event quests... you sure will never get bored of this astonishing game!”
- “The gameplay is fun and fast.”
- “The gameplay is repetitive; some of the page links are dead or don't work.”
- “The gameplay is terribly boring thanks to the small feeling of superiority when you automatically get 5 stars at the start of the game.”
- “Bad UI/UX design, bland gameplay (just tap, game plays for you), lots of useless space, ads, and 'parameters' cards mostly pointless.”
music
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
78%
11%
The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with many players expressing frustration over the inability to adjust volume or mute it entirely. Users describe the music as repetitive and annoying, often wishing to listen to their own playlists instead. While some appreciate the game's overall experience, the lack of sound control significantly detracts from their enjoyment.
- “It was easy to play, nice music (could be better), but the art is stupendous!”
- “This game is epic; this is the best fantasy art card battle game so far. The art is epic, the music, events, play system, card skills, guild wars, and more. If you're looking for a fantasy art card battle game, this game is for you.”
- “But I've just about had it with the music blasting into my ears and I'm still upset that there are no volume settings in the game.”
- “Great game and all, but for the love of Christ, please add sound controls. I and many others like to hear our own music when we play, but this game doesn't have a mute button, at least not that I've found.”
- “Music gets boring with so much repetition.”
story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
64%
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The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it minimal and repetitive, leading to a lack of engagement. Users have noted that the quests are short and often feel tedious, with a limited variety of enemies and events that do not significantly change despite different storylines. While some appreciate the characters and potential of the narrative, the overall presentation and depth of the story need improvement to enhance the gaming experience.
- “Still so many cards I want :) also love the story and characters (yes, I'm looking at you two Elimval and Salvador).”
- “It was a fantastic game; this basically is that game rebuilt in every aspect except the different story and characters in cards.”
- “The way the story is presented and the way we battle... it reminds me of Agg.”
- “Minimal storyline made it rather boring.”
- “This game has little point and a bad storyline, not to mention a user interface from the 90's.”
- “Another thing is the story needs improvement.”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
86%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with users labeling it as a cash grab that prioritizes profit over player experience. Many report invasive permissions, excessive ads—including those that disrupt the user’s browser—and a lack of support for account recovery, leading to frustration among players who are willing to spend money but feel neglected. Overall, the game is perceived as increasingly unfriendly to free-to-play users, with a focus on monetization at the expense of gameplay quality.
- “I tried to download it one more time for old times' sake, but the permissions have become intriguingly invasive, so I decided not to. If you're looking for an unpolished game, with little to no updates, that seems to only exist as a cash grab these days, you're in the right place.”
- “Super cash grab and not free-to-play friendly at all anymore.”
- “It is an intrusive game that will open ads in your web browser and force itself onto your desktop.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with users noting outdated graphics and performance issues on modern devices. Many players express frustration over the inability to progress past the start screen due to poor optimization, suggesting that the developers need to invest time in improving the game's performance and graphics. Overall, while some respect the game's longevity, the consensus is that it requires substantial updates to enhance user experience.
- “Performance in general can be worked on.”
- “It's a good game, but the graphics are kind of old and it feels like it's barely optimized for any up-to-date devices. I would like to recommend the developers to take some time to work on the game. It's fine to play, but it should have improved everything. Sadly, this game has gone downhill; if you guys aren't dedicated to the business, then why run it?”
- “I've been playing this game on and off for years, and I'm finding it hard to want to keep it on my phone again because of the performance issues it's having.”
- “I can't even play because it won't let me get past the start screen due to terrible optimization.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the humor in the game, describing it as "funny" and enjoyable. However, some have encountered technical issues that disrupt their experience, such as pop-up messages that hinder gameplay. Overall, the humor is a highlight, but it is somewhat overshadowed by these glitches.
- “This game is hilarious! I can't stop laughing at the funny moments.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, making every playthrough enjoyable.”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor into its gameplay, it keeps things light and fun.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the high volume of requests from other players, which can make progress feel slow and frustrating.
- “It's tedious, especially with the number of players who have maximum requests.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over, which really drains the fun out of the game.”