Milicola: The Lord of Soda

About

"Milicola: The Lord of Soda" is a roguelike action shooter that combines exhilarating gameplay with unique soda-themed elements. As Milicola, players battle through levels with a variety of weapons, while managing their soda resources for abilities and upgrades. With randomly generated stages and permadeath, each playthrough offers a fresh challenge in this fizzy, fast-paced adventure.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 171 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

The game features engaging gameplay with a fun mix of bullet-hell mechanics and chibi characters.
The graphics and character designs are appealing, making the game visually enjoyable.
Controller support enhances the gaming experience, and the overall mechanics are easy to learn.

The game suffers from frequent crashes and performance issues, particularly on certain devices.
Progression is heavily grind-based, with many high-tier items locked behind paywalls, making it feel pay-to-win.
Controls can be unresponsive at times, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
21%
The gameplay is generally praised for being fun and easy to learn, with a satisfying loop and cute characters, though it suffers from repetitiveness and a lack of meaningful progression or permanent upgrades. Players express a desire for more customization options and improvements to the gear system, which currently feels random and akin to a slot machine. Overall, while the mechanics are enjoyable, there are calls for enhancements to keep the experience fresh and engaging.
- “The game is great, a fun repetitive shooter with mechanics that are quick and easy to learn.”
- “A cute game with funny characters and good gameplay.”
- “Good mobile game, minimal ads, satisfying gameplay loop.”
- “The random gear drop system each time you play with no way to really pick or keep gear makes the gameplay feel more like a slot machine than anything else.”
- “Repetitive gameplay without improvement.”
- “Decent game but I wish it offered more cosmetics and gameplay changes like new skills and passives.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and sometimes tedious, with many describing it as boring and pointless. However, the engaging gameplay and challenge help mitigate the grind, making it enjoyable for some. While unlocking higher-tier items can be a significant grind, the game is not pay-to-win, allowing for progress through gameplay or in-app purchases.
- “Boring, grindy, pointless...”
- “Quite grindy to unlock epic and legendary items, but fortunately the gameplay is fun and engaging.”
- “Good game, but some chests don't open and good items are excessively grindy (they should be a bit grindy though).”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
20%
60%
The story of the game is recognized and appreciated by players, particularly for its storytelling and familiar characters from previous titles. However, some users express a desire for additional gameplay features and modes to enhance the overall experience. Despite some technical issues, the narrative remains a strong point that keeps players engaged.
- “The reason why I like it is because of the storytelling and some of the characters I recognize from B2B.”
- “This is (kinda) the same story, and it looks like Pan was promoted again 😂.”
- “It can't be used at the start of a mission, only drops randomly on high-level stages.”
- “The gameplay, story, and mechanics are all there, but one downside is that to get epic equipment, you have to top up first, and because of that, I gave it 4 stars.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The monetization model of the game is heavily criticized for locking high-rarity items behind a paywall, requiring real money for access to the best content. While players can progress without spending, the grind for new weapons is noted to be challenging, and there are calls for more flexible ad options to earn in-game currency. Additionally, some users find the in-app purchase prices to be excessively high in certain regions.
- “The game style is good and engaging, with challenging and fun gameplay. Grinding can be tough to unlock new weapons, but it's not pay-to-win; you can progress through in-app purchases.”
- “The coin chest and ads chest only give you up to rare items, while epic and above rarity require real money to acquire. This means all the good items are locked behind a paywall, and there's no alternative way to unlock those items except by paying for them.”
- “In my country, Malaysia, the in-app prices are too expensive. Also, please give us the chance to watch unlimited ads to get gold instead of having to buy it with real money. We would prefer unlimited ads for coins instead of just two ads per day.”
- “The game style is good and engaging, and while it is challenging and fun to play, the grinding is quite hard. You have to grind a lot to unlock new weapons, but it feels like you can progress only through in-app purchases.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
Reviews on the graphics are mixed; while some users appreciate the visuals as good, others find them lacking in impressive effects and overall quality.
- “I love this game and the graphics are good.”
- “The graphics are lackluster and fail to impress.”
- “There are no standout visual effects, making the game feel bland.”
- “The overall visual presentation is disappointing and uninspired.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report that the game's stability has significantly improved following recent updates, with many noting that it now runs smoothly without major issues.
- “The game runs great!”
- “I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs, which is impressive.”
- “The stability of the game allows for a smooth and enjoyable experience.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features charming characters and engaging gameplay, contributing to its overall humorous tone. Players appreciate the lightheartedness and comedic elements woven throughout the experience.
- “A cute game with funny characters and good gameplay.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's optimization is severely lacking, as many users report frequent crashes that prevent the game from even reaching the start screen.
- “It's not even optimization; it just crashes before it can even load the start screen.”
- “The game is poorly optimized, resulting in frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “I experienced constant lag and long loading times, making it nearly unplayable.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express a desire for additional playable characters, such as Commander Pan and other B2B characters, suggesting that their inclusion as skins could enhance the game's replayability.
- “I just wish Commander Pan and other B2B characters were playable, maybe as skins.”
- “The game lacks variety in its missions, making it hard to feel motivated to replay.”
- “Once you've completed the story, there's little incentive to dive back in.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Character development is appreciated for its appealing designs, reminiscent of "bad2bad," but players note that the experience can become monotonous after a few days.
- “The character development feels shallow and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged with the story.”
- “While the character designs are appealing, the lack of meaningful growth leaves the experience feeling flat.”
- “I was hoping for more depth in character arcs, but they end up being predictable and uninteresting.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
100%
The music in the game is described as somewhat obnoxious, yet it still manages to be appealing and enjoyable.
- “The music is incredibly catchy and adds a vibrant energy to the game.”
- “I love how the soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The variety of music styles keeps each level fresh and exciting.”
- “Even though the music is kind of obnoxious, it's cool.”