Monster Battles: Portals

“While I like the monster designs and the lack of an energy/stamina/turns per day mechanic is a welcome change from similar games, the repetitive nature of the computer enemies and heavy RNG dependency of this game keep me from being able to recommend it.”

“The music was horrible, the video shown has a much better sound quality than the in-game music. The gameplay was like an exact rip-off of Pokémon, down to the trainers and monster types. I can't get into the game or the background, and the forced tutorial feels like it's holding your hand like a baby, making it completely unenjoyable.”

“This developer has two 'exact same' games with different themes. This one clearly targets Pokémon fans, but it tries too hard to copy the art style and miserably fails. The characters look really bad, and in a card-based game, the art is 50% of the experience.”

“The graphics are subpar and lack any originality. It feels like a cheap imitation of better games, which is disappointing.”

“The visual design is uninspired and lacks detail. It feels like the developers didn't put much effort into creating a visually appealing game.”

“The ability to buy advantages for the matches is a red flag that screams 'cash grab', especially when they are a dollar a piece and presumably last for only one match.”

“The monetization system feels exploitative, as it encourages players to spend money to stay competitive rather than rewarding skill and dedication.”

“It's frustrating to see that progress in the game can be easily bypassed with real money, making it feel less like a game and more like a pay-to-win scheme.”