Monster Box

About

Monster Box is an action-packed game filled with humor, although it has numerous ads. Capture monsters and build the ultimate team in this exciting game, with the goal of becoming the best monster trainer. Gather a variety of monsters, each with their own unique abilities and characteristics, to help you on your quest.

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Play Modes

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

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,429 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

monetization459 negative mentions

The game has a fun concept and is enjoyable for casual play.
The monster designs are creative and appealing.
Players appreciate the nostalgic feel similar to Pokémon games.

The game is plagued by excessive ads, making it frustrating to play.
Many players experience glitches and crashes, hindering gameplay.
The game requires an internet connection, limiting offline play options.

monetization
474 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over being forced to watch ads for almost every action, including evolving monsters and completing levels, which significantly detracts from the overall experience. While some users suggest turning off Wi-Fi to avoid ads, the requirement for an internet connection to play the game further compounds the issue, leading to accusations of the game being a cash grab.
- “After I bought no ads, this game is hands down one of my favorites and it can only go up from here.”
- “The game is good; you can just turn off the Wi-Fi or data to play with no ads.”
- “There are no ads for me, so I love this game.”
- “Absolutely trash 90% of the gameplay is ads and when I turn off my internet to avoid ads it says no internet connection and I can't click anything. If I could rate this 0 stars I would. (Fix this and I'll update my review) I recommend to not download this, it's a big scam with greedy developers who just want money.”
- “This game shouldn't be called Monster Box, it should be called Advertisements: The Game. Each level is only like a minute long and then an ad. You spend about as much time playing the game as watching ads. If there were less ads, I might rate it 3 or 4 stars, but this is ridiculous.”
- “The game itself is fun but you watch more ads than you play the game. It's not good because they have a lot of ads and you can't play this game without internet.”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
47%
24%
The gameplay is generally described as enjoyable, but it is severely hampered by an overwhelming number of ads, which disrupt the experience and frustrate players. Many users report that the mechanics are subpar and often buggy, leading to a feeling that the game prioritizes ad revenue over player experience. Overall, while there are positive aspects to the gameplay, the excessive ads and technical issues detract significantly from the enjoyment.
- “The catch mechanic is to hold a beam.”
- “Great gameplay, I liked it a lot.”
- “The gameplay is fun but there's so many ads and a lot of bugs in the game; I'd love for the creator to fix these problems.”
- “Absolutely trash 90% of the gameplay is ads and when I turn off my internet to avoid ads it says no internet connection and I can't click anything. If I could rate this 0 stars I would. Fix this and I'll update my review. I recommend not downloading this; it's a big scam with greedy developers who just want money.”
- “This game will be great without ads because it's ruining the gameplay. This app is filled with ads; you're just going to play the game and then a random ad shows up. It's annoying and sometimes the app is lagging.”
- “I can't begin to describe how sick I am of games that think it's reasonable to put 30 seconds of ads after 15 seconds of gameplay.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it consistently funny and entertaining, often describing it as "so bad that it's good." Many users highlight the amusing monsters and sound effects, contributing to an overall lighthearted and enjoyable experience.
- “This is so funny! You need to get a pet 🐶”
- “Oh, this game is too funny! Carry on.”
- “Master of all funny games.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the visuals and find them appealing, many others express a desire for clearer and improved graphics. Additionally, there are requests for updates to enhance the graphical quality further.
- “Very cool! I love this game; it has good graphics.”
- “Wow! This Pokémon-like game is nice; please make more updates for this game and improve the graphics.”
- “The graphics are beautiful.”
- “Increase the graphics and the boxes.”
- “The graphics are not good, please improve them.”
- “The graphics are pretty, but they need improvement.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting significant glitches and freezing issues, particularly after ads. Many players express frustration over the frequent interruptions caused by advertisements, which exacerbate the game's performance problems. Overall, while the game shows potential, it requires substantial improvements to enhance stability and reduce bugs.
- “This is very bad trying to watch ads to evolve but it doesn't evolve and it glitches a lot.”
- “2 things: first, it's glitchy; second, it has lots of ads, so this is a kind of good game.”
- “So buggy :(((”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players criticize the game for its excessive reliance on advertisements, describing it as a "grinding ad game" where progression is heavily tied to watching ads rather than engaging gameplay. Many feel that the constant interruptions for ads detract from the experience, labeling it as a poorly designed game focused solely on generating ad revenue.
- “This is the most grinding ad game ever. Usually, we have to play and make gold or gems in order to upgrade the characters, but in this game, you're forced to watch ads all the time. There is no other option; you have to watch an ad in order to evolve the Pokémon, and at the beginning and at the end of every fight, you're forced to watch an ad.”
- “Garbage ad farming game with no thought process put into it.”
- “Developers are just farming ad revenue when every button press brings you to an ad.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music aspect of the game has received criticism due to the inclusion of ads featuring explicit songs, particularly one with strong profanity. Users express concern about the appropriateness of such content for younger audiences, suggesting that it could warrant an age rating of 18+.
- “This game contains an ad with a song that includes the f-word (lyrics: into the f*** of it). Please don't put any more ads like that; I am a kid. If there were an ad with that song, this game would be recommended for ages 18 and up. That song in the ad has swearing.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of the game involves completing quests that reward players with boxes for capturing monsters, suggesting a quest-driven narrative that enhances gameplay through exploration and collection.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is criticized for poor optimization, with users reporting excessive ads and a general feeling of being a ripoff.
- “Full of ads, poorly optimized, and it's a ripoff.”