Masters of Madness Incremental

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Masters of Madness Incremental is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Antiway Studios and was released on February 26, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Masters of Madness Incremental" is a pixel art idle clicker game with a dark, magical theme, inspired by the cosmic horror of H.P. Lovecraft. Tap to unleash minions from the Lovecraft universe, collect souls, and master your own madness to become more godlike. Enjoy an endless clicking adventure, utilizing dark magic and witchcraft to become the ultimate Master of Madness.

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,260 reviews

graphics85 positive mentions

monetization122 negative mentions

The game features a unique Lovecraftian theme with great pixel art and atmospheric sound design.
There are no forced ads, and players can choose to watch them for optional rewards, making it a more enjoyable experience.
The game has a long progression tree that keeps players engaged, allowing for a satisfying sense of growth over time.

Progression can be painfully slow, especially in the late game, leading to frustration for players who prefer faster advancement.
The game requires an internet connection to play, which can be inconvenient for players who want to enjoy it offline.
Some players have reported bugs and crashes, particularly after updates, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to lost progress.

monetization
146 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
8%
84%
The monetization in the game is largely optional and non-intrusive, with players appreciating the absence of forced ads and the ability to choose when to watch them for rewards. However, some users find the in-game purchases, particularly for ad removal and boosts, to be expensive and not always worth the investment, leading to concerns about slow progression and potential cash grab elements. Overall, while the game offers a pleasant experience with minimal ads, the monetization strategy has received mixed feedback regarding its balance and value.
- “In-game purchases are available, though after 24 hours of play, I haven't felt the pressure to do so yet.”
- “Only quibble is that the in-game purchases are a little expensive, but this is a game that can be completed entirely free to play.”
- “The game gives you plenty of opportunities for boosts without having to make in-app purchases.”
- “Mainly that it's very slow even for an idle game, and you have to buy a coin to unlock the ability to watch ads that will give you a 2x boost to only your passive gain for only ten minutes (so not worth it at all to me).”
- “The in-game ads are very painful (make you wait 30+ seconds then click a few things to get out), and come every 10 minutes.”
- “The only problem is that the monetization is too aggressive.”
graphics
135 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
35%
2%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their beautiful pixel art style and atmospheric design, effectively capturing a Lovecraftian theme. Many players appreciate the aesthetic's charm and the relaxing ambiance it creates, although some express a desire for more variety and improved animations. While the visuals are generally considered a highlight, concerns about performance issues and slow progression have been noted, impacting the overall experience.
- “The graphics are wonderful and the fact that you could interact with the background to an extent is lovely.”
- “Gorgeous aesthetic, beautiful pixel art!”
- “The art style is incredible + thematic, super fun to play, and ads are completely optional!”
- “Most of the game is text-based with some 16-bit artwork and a surprising lack of puzzles.”
- “The problem is there's no interesting visuals except for the Cthulhu statue and numbers.”
- “Graphics are muddy, so it's not clear why or what to do.”
gameplay
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
54%
7%
The gameplay is generally described as simple and enjoyable, with a solid aesthetic and thematic execution, particularly in its idle mechanics and prestige system. However, many players find the progression slow and repetitive, with some mechanics feeling unbalanced or poorly explained, leading to a lack of depth and engagement over time. While the game is praised for its visuals and non-intrusive ads, the overall experience can feel tedious, especially for those seeking more dynamic gameplay elements.
- “The gameplay is simple and easy to grasp.”
- “Good theme and art, solid incremental gameplay with a really cool prestige system, if too much clicking.”
- “The pixel art style looks beautiful and the gameplay is simple yet deep.”
- “The gameplay itself is a typical idle game.”
- “There comes a point in gameplay where the game starts feeling bland.”
- “Overall enjoyable but too much repetitive content due to the slow gameplay.”
grinding
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews highlight that the game features significant grinding, particularly in the early stages, which may deter players who are not fans of incremental games. While some players find the grind rewarding and appreciate the game's thematic elements and art, many express frustration with the tediousness and time commitment required, especially for a game that is intended to be more of an idle experience. Overall, the grinding aspect is a polarizing feature, appealing to some while being a major drawback for others.
- “Although at the higher levels, you get a chance to really let the minions coast you through, still, there's a lot of grinding at the earlier stages that others may not like unless they already enjoy a number of incremental games in the past.”
- “I've been playing over 40 hours on the game and it's very grindy in a not fun way because if I leave my phone on sleep with the app not completely closed, then I get no benefits.”
- “Was just too grindy and required too much time active to be a decent idle micro-progression game.”
atmosphere
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
85%
5%
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its beautiful pixel art and haunting sound design, effectively capturing a Lovecraftian vibe that enhances the overall experience. Many players appreciate the immersive quality of the environment, although some express a desire for more substantial gameplay elements to complement the atmospheric aesthetics. Overall, the game's atmosphere is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to player enjoyment.
- “The art is beautiful and I absolutely love the dark atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is amazing in this game.”
- “2 days of playing, and I'm enjoying myself immensely; the pixel art is beautiful, and the atmosphere is wonderfully haunting as it should be with a Lovecraft-style game.”
- “The art is beautiful, and I absolutely love the dark atmosphere.”
- “Nice clicker with proper Lovecraft references and a gloomy atmosphere!”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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29%
21%
The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric and eerie quality, effectively enhancing the spooky ambiance with haunting melodies and sound effects. Players appreciate the fitting sound design that complements the game's theme, although some have noted minor issues with audio settings and the inability to turn off the music. Overall, the soundtrack contributes significantly to the immersive experience, with many finding it both captivating and soothing.
- “The music and sounds are very atmospheric.”
- “Music is appropriately creepy for summoning and dealing with the mythos.”
- “It's also visually beautiful and has amazing background music that I've fallen asleep to many times because it's so perfectly eerie and captivating.”
- “The game has such a spooky, sinister ambiance, with the crows, the rain, the creepy music, etc., but every time I crit, that stone rumbling crack detracts from the mood.”
- “Small bug problem: when you switch audio output location (connecting or disconnecting headphones), it can reset sound and music volume from 0 to 1, which is still small, but I don't want sound blasting into my ears if my phone volume is already high.”
- “But the background music!”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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58%
21%
The game's story aspect is generally viewed as lacking, with players expressing a desire for more depth, lore, and direction to enhance engagement. While the art style and gameplay are praised, many feel that the absence of a compelling narrative or quests detracts from the overall experience, making progression feel aimless. Suggestions for improvement include adding backstory elements and daily missions to provide context and motivation for players.
- “I would also love to see some lore/backstory added for substance, (maybe with progression you get notebooks or scrolls) as this is a Lovecraftian horror-based clicker and without some form of lore aspect it can become rather bland just progressing for the sake of progress alone.”
- “Lore would keep players invested and hungry for more story and improve overall playability.”
- “Fun great ambience plus for any Lovecraft fans; all the minions are from his stories.”
- “It could use some story or goal to make you want to keep playing.”
- “I would also love to see some lore/backstory added for substance; maybe with progression, you get notebooks or scrolls. As this is a Lovecraftian horror-based clicker, without some form of lore aspect, it can become rather bland just progressing for the sake of progress alone.”
- “No explaining, no story, no direction, no point.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability remains a significant issue, with users reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and various glitches, particularly after recent updates. While some players find the game enjoyable despite these problems, many express frustration over persistent performance issues, including slowdowns and failures during loading. Overall, the game still requires considerable improvements in stability to enhance the user experience.
- “Still needs some work though, it freezes very often.”
- “You'd think an idle game couldn't get any worse but you'd be wrong. After the latest Halloween update, the game freezes, it crashes, it freezes even on idle and it crashes, giving a BSOD. There are glitches, graphic glitches; I never thought that would be possible in a 2-bit game.”
- “I suffer frequent slowdowns and freezes, half the ads crash the app, and the app itself has crashed just sitting there.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players report smooth performance and enjoyable pacing, many others experience significant issues such as stuttering, crashes, and poor performance on low-end devices. These optimization problems detract from the overall experience, leading to lower ratings from affected users.
- “The game runs smoothly.”
- “I really like the pacing of the game; it is slow enough that it rewards any and all optimization strategies.”
- “Seems like a decent idle game and the art style and animations look great, but it is poorly optimized and has severe performance issues on low-end phones.”
- “Game won't stop crashing after a while; it needs optimization.”
- “If you don't have the stuttering issue, it seems like a pretty solid game, but given the severity of the bug, I can only give it 2/5.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is appreciated for its clever hidden secrets and amusing elements, making it enjoyable for players. However, some users find the slow progress and overpriced premium currency to be frustrating, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “So far, it's fun to play with funny hidden secrets.”
- “Funny tap game.”

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Masters of Madness Incremental is a casual simulation game.

Masters of Madness Incremental is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

On average players spend around 21 hours playing Masters of Madness Incremental.

Masters of Madness Incremental was released on February 26, 2021.

Masters of Madness Incremental was developed by Antiway Studios.

Masters of Madness Incremental has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its monetization.

Masters of Madness Incremental is a single player game.

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