MONMUSU Gladiator
- July 14, 2021
- ZephyrStudio
- 7h median play time
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Windows
Reviews
- The game offers high replayability with a simple yet addictive gameplay loop, making it enjoyable for casual play.
- Cute monster girls and charming art style enhance the overall experience, appealing to fans of the genre.
- The game is well-priced for the content it offers, providing a satisfying deck-building and creature training experience.
- The story is very simplistic and lacks depth, which may disappoint players looking for a more narrative-driven experience.
- Gameplay can feel repetitive over time, as it follows a rinse-and-repeat structure without significant variation.
- Some players may find the game too short or lacking in content, as it resembles a flash game rather than a full-fledged title.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is centered around a straightforward card-based monster raising system, where players enhance monster stats, engage in battles, and strategically select card packs for rewards. While the mechanics are simple and not particularly deep, the game offers high replayability and an addictive loop, making it an enjoyable option for casual play. Overall, it serves as a satisfying time-waster with solid deck-building elements.
“A simple card-based monster raising game where the gameplay centers around raising the stats of the chosen monsters, strategically choosing where to move, fighting against other monsters, and picking the best card pack to take as rewards. It's a rinse and repeat cycle that keeps you engaged.”
“For its price, the game has very high replayability and an enjoyable yet simple gameplay loop.”
“Quite addicting with simple gameplay and deck-building mechanics.”
“A simple card-based monster raising game where the gameplay centers around raising the stats of the chosen monsters, strategically choosing where to move, fighting against other monsters, and picking the best card pack to take as rewards. It's a rinse and repeat experience.”
“And that's about it for the gameplay.”
“On the other hand, it also means you can just jump straight to the gameplay.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability due to its enjoyable and straightforward gameplay loop, making it a worthwhile purchase even at full price. Many users recommend it for its fun factor and strong replay value, comparable to other popular titles.
“For its price, the game has very high replayability and enjoyable yet simple gameplay loop.”
“Since it has replay value like 'Slay the Spire', I definitely recommend anyone to get this at its full price, which is cheap.”
“Very fun and great replayability.”
“The game lacks significant replayability, making it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to return, as the content feels repetitive.”
“While the initial experience is enjoyable, the lack of varied outcomes means it quickly loses its charm.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story is criticized for its simplicity and lack of depth, with users expressing a desire for more interaction with the monster girls beyond training. Overall, the narrative is considered underdeveloped, earning a low rating of 1 out of 5.
“The story is straightforward, but the card art details allow you to piece together a richer narrative.”
“I wish we could interact with the monster girls a bit more beyond just training them for potential story content.”
“The story is as simple as it can get, aside from some details in the card art that you can somewhat piece together.”
“Story: 1/5”
- grinding3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Players appreciate that the game's roguelike format minimizes traditional grinding and farming, focusing instead on strategic gameplay that prioritizes quick stat and power-up acquisition. This shift appeals to those who found the grinding in similar games like Monster Rancher tedious, suggesting that fans of less grind-heavy experiences may enjoy this title.
“The fact it's a roguelike means you aren't grinding and farming the way you would in traditional games; instead, you're focused on acquiring stats and power-ups as quickly as possible, which adds a strategic layer to the gameplay.”
“The roguelike elements shift the grinding experience from repetitive farming to a more dynamic pursuit of stats and power-ups, making each run feel fresh and strategic.”
“In this roguelike, grinding transforms into a strategic endeavor where the emphasis is on quickly obtaining stats and power-ups rather than the usual repetitive tasks.”
“So, to summarize: if you think something like Monster Rancher might make a good roguelike, or you didn't like the emphasis on grinding in Monster Rancher, there's a fair chance you'll like this game.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their solid and charming aesthetic, featuring a delightful kawai art style that enhances the overall relaxing experience.
“Solid, charming little roguelite with a nice aesthetic.”
“Overall a great way to relax and has a very cute art style.”
