Get on Play StoreMONOPOLY - Classic Board Game is a strategy board game offering beautiful gameplay, splendid graphics, and good music. However, it is quite grinding and has some bugs. Players can enjoy in-game video chat for a face-to-face gaming experience with friends and family. The game aims to provide a fun and engaging experience, staying true to its physical board game roots.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- stability1,315 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes and glitches, particularly during online multiplayer sessions. Many players express frustration over losing progress after investing significant time in games, as the app often becomes unresponsive or disconnects entirely. Despite some users noting improvements in stability, the overwhelming consensus is that the game remains plagued by issues that hinder the overall experience.
“No glitches or crashes.”
“No glitches that I've seen, maybe a few but barely noticeable. The new features that have been added really add to the experience.”
“The app is easy to navigate, no glitches, and the graphics are beautiful.”
“Game freezes constantly.”
“Every time i try to play online and someone does a trade it freezes and stops the game completely which is really annoying as you get into the game and just stops.”
“The game freezes every time i play it so i can never finish a game.”
- graphics602 mentions
- 68 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive a mixed reception, with many users praising their quality, vibrant design, and smooth animations. However, several players express frustration over the graphics being overly busy or distracting, leading to slow gameplay and lag, particularly on lower-end devices. Additionally, there are requests for options to adjust or simplify the graphics to enhance performance and reduce battery consumption.
“Fantastic graphics and a ton of cool game boards and tokens!!!”
“The graphics and animations are amazing!!”
“The graphics are outstanding; but the programming is horrible!”
“The connection is laggy at best, the developers have concentrated on graphics and forgotten gameplay.”
“Extremely disappointing, I regret every penny that was wasted on this game. Animated graphics don't add anything but excessive battery consumption, in the middle of most games it would simply lag and you can't do anything if it's your role; it simply freezes and the only solution is to leave the game and enter another.”
“No graphic settings to eliminate unnecessary background details.”
- gameplay445 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the Monopoly app is a mixed bag, with many users praising its classic mechanics and graphics but criticizing its slow pace, frequent crashes, and connectivity issues. While some enjoy the online features and find the gameplay engaging, others report frustrating experiences with AI behavior, lack of randomness in dice rolls, and excessive animations that hinder the flow of the game. Overall, while the core gameplay is appreciated, significant improvements are needed in speed, stability, and user experience to enhance enjoyment.
“The graphics and gameplay really are exceptional and worth every penny.”
“Gameplay is fun and colorful, but when you play against the computer, it's clearly rigged.”
“Great gameplay, have been really addicted to it, but would love to have more social features added to the game in the online multiplayer.”
“The gameplay takes loads of time between AI players, very good for sleeping.”
“Is riddled with bugs, no auto rejoin if the app fails, freezes during gameplay online, such a shame as when it works, it's a good game.”
“The interface is confusing and not very intuitive, too many ambiguous icons that don't mean anything and the overall gameplay is too slow without the ability to fast forward AI users' turns.”
- monetization289 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many users labeling it a "cash grab" due to the excessive number of in-app purchases and their high prices, even after paying for the game itself. Players express frustration over the lack of unlockable content through gameplay, the presence of ads despite claims of an ad-free experience, and the overall feeling that the game prioritizes profit over user experience. While some appreciate the absence of traditional ads, the overwhelming reliance on costly microtransactions has left many feeling disappointed and undervalued as customers.
“The in-app purchases are a little overpriced but they're just different boards and their associated game pieces so you can fully enjoy classic Monopoly without spending any more than the price of entry.”
“It's a good version of Monopoly but the amount of microtransactions is ridiculous for a paid game.”
“Great fun, no ads, no extra payments for anything.”
“The game is buggy and is pretty much a cash grab.”
“Even though you pay to download the game, there's still a lot of in-app purchases and there's no rewards for winning, which is demotivating.”
“For a paid app costing $5, there's way too much monetization in this game.”
- music76 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its quality and integration into the gameplay, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking variety. Many users express a desire for more music options and the ability to customize tracks, as the current soundtrack can become monotonous over time. Overall, while the music enhances the gaming experience for some, it detracts from it for others due to its limited selection and repetitiveness.
“The three themes they have thus far are great with fantastic music and customized pieces. I wish all of the original pieces from the classic game were available to choose from.”
“Stunning gaming experience, love the music and visuals, great variations of gameplay choice.”
“By the way, the music is really good and it enhances the gameplay!”
“The same stupid, repetitive, one track music file that plays every.”
“The music is awful and just repeats the whole time.”
“Please don't buy it, there are 100's of reasons this game is not good and they can improve on those but they will simply not, e.g. the music becomes really annoying after some time and we cannot change it with other music.”
- optimization58 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many users reporting poor performance, choppy framerates, and excessive battery drain, even on high-end devices. Players express a desire for options to reduce graphics and animations to improve performance, as well as a low usage mode to enhance gameplay experience. While some users note smooth performance in single-player and multiplayer modes, the overall consensus is that the game requires urgent optimization to meet user expectations.
“What would be nice is to have a setting for a low usage mode, or the option to turn off some of the animations for better performance.”
“A good addition would be turning on a static game board where all board animations stop to maximize performance.”
“No need for fancy graphics in the middle, try concentrating on making it run smoothly.”
“Very poor performance, even on powerful hardware - choppy framerate and laggy response.”
“Horribly optimized game, players just want a simple board without a moving bloated 3D animated city in the middle of the board that drains their battery to constantly render.”
“It's unacceptable for a $7 game to have such poor performance.”
- humor34 mentions
- 94 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with players finding amusement in both the absurdity of the AI's rigged behavior and the chaotic situations that arise during gameplay. While many enjoy the funny interactions and moments with friends, others express frustration over perceived unfairness and lack of subtlety in the game's mechanics. Overall, the humor is often derived from the unpredictability of multiplayer experiences and the exaggerated outcomes of AI rolls, leading to both laughter and irritation among players.
“I see a lot of funny situations with rolls and cards.”
“Having a lot of fun, laughing with friends and making wrong choices 😂”
“I really enjoy this game, my brothers and I have the board game but this is funny too and faster!”
“I won some games, and in the final, they showed another user as the winner, with all statistics at 0: money, assets, etc. It's not funny to see this in multiplayer online mode.”
“Not funny.”
- grinding16 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious due to slow gameplay, unskippable animations, and repetitive AI behavior, which can lead to frustration and a desire to leave the game. Many reviews highlight the lack of options to speed up the action or streamline processes, making the overall experience feel sluggish and cumbersome. While the game has strong graphics and a clean interface, the grinding elements detract significantly from enjoyment.
“There isn't a way to skip past tedious animations like house removal, bankruptcy, etc., when playing against AIs.”
“Without fail, when an AI player nearly has a monopoly and you own the last card, it will endlessly offer you the exact same trade for it every single turn... extremely annoying to say the very least, and makes the game very tedious from there on out.”
“Pros: graphics are spectacular; interface is clean and looks great. Cons: gameplay is slow and tedious; no options exist to speed the action.”
- story14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for a more engaging story element in the game, suggesting the addition of quests, missions, and achievements to enhance gameplay and unlock content without relying solely on purchases. While the game is generally well-received, players feel that incorporating a narrative or progression system would significantly improve their experience and connection to the game. Overall, the feedback highlights a longing for a richer, more interactive storytelling aspect akin to classic board games.
“Would be great to have some type of story mode or a way to advance levels and unlock pieces or boards, etc. 5 stars nonetheless.”
“The second or third person to build starts getting miraculous rolls to build a nice comeback story.”
“Funny story short, once I owned like 70% of the entire map with 9+ hotels and many houses, the entire bottom row was mine, against only 1 hard AI left with one set (3) of hotels.”
“I hope that the devs will read this and add something like some sort of quest that players will need to complete in order to claim rewards... this would make this game more enjoyable and not just something that you buy.”
“The game is good but it will be a lot better if we can level up, do challenges, and missions.”
“I love Monopoly; I just wish this game had features you can unlock by completing missions instead of buying everything.”
- replayability11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is criticized for lacking meaningful progression and rewards, leading to a hollow experience after initial playthroughs. Many players find it enjoyable for a single session but feel that high costs and limited incentives diminish the desire to return for more rounds. While some users note occasional enjoyable experiences, the consensus is that the game struggles to maintain long-term engagement.
“It would just give something better to work for and make replay value higher.”
“Very enjoyable and replayable then.”
“Something that gives it replay value.”
“There is actually no rewards or progression at all for winning, so even if you somehow overcome rigged rolls by the computer, winning is completely hollow and you'll have no incentive for replayability.”
“Play 1-2 rounds and no more replayability.”
“It's a good 1-off game, but no replay value.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its ability to foster meaningful connections, as players feel valued and engaged through communication. However, some users express disappointment when their emotional investment does not lead to a fulfilling experience, suggesting a potential disconnect between expectations and outcomes. Overall, the game is seen as a source of wholesome fun for friends and family.
“Ines was communicative with me over several days and made me feel important.”
“Wholesome fun for friends and family.”
