Monster Girl Maker 2
- November 11, 2019
- GHOULKISS
"Monster Girl Maker 2" is a Simulation game known for its good mechanics and delightful visuals, providing a light-hearted, humorous experience. With over 1000 customizable parts, it offers a creative monster-themed doll maker. However, it's worth noting that the game has been reported to have several bugs that may impact gameplay. The game's description boasts of its ability to let players create and have fun with their unique monster girls.
Reviews
- Great variety of customization options for characters.
- Cute art style and fun gameplay.
- No ads, making for a smooth experience.
- Game frequently crashes or freezes during use.
- Limited options for body types and poses.
- Some features require in-app purchases, which can be frustrating.
- graphics124 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and charming art style, with many users appreciating the variety of customization options and the overall aesthetic appeal. While some players express nostalgia for the original art style and note occasional performance issues like lagging or freezing, the majority find the visuals to be beautiful and well-executed, enhancing the character creation experience. Overall, the game's graphics are considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to its enjoyment.
“The graphics are charming, the interface is simple and easy to use, and there are no ads!”
“It's a really fun game, the visuals are phenomenal and I love making characters in it.”
“The art style is very cute and amazing.”
“The only issue is... I have a hard time trying to find designs for detailed characters, and it seems like you simplified your art style... I kinda miss the old one.”
“Io had a better art style and controls, this one seems like it's aiming for an extremely young audience with its more cartoonish icons and chibi style.”
“Graphics look cheap and basic.”
- monetization73 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 7 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is largely praised for its absence of intrusive ads, allowing for an uninterrupted offline experience. While there are some in-app purchases available, they are generally considered non-essential to gameplay, with many users appreciating the variety of free content. However, a few players express frustration over certain features being locked behind paywalls, suggesting a desire for more options to earn items through ads instead.
“I like the attention to detail in some of the outfits and accessories, and the in-app purchases don't affect the feel of the gameplay.”
“There are in-app purchases, but they aren't necessary to enjoy the game.”
“Customization is 100% free, there are no in-app purchases!”
“It lags a lot, has so many ads, and I think they need to add more options where you don't have to watch ads. That's all I have to say about this game. Bye, I hope you guys fix these issues; it's very annoying to me.”
“I do wish that there were fewer in-game purchases though.”
“Love this game, however I can't buy the in-app purchases; I tap on the button but nothing happens.”
- stability64 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of lagging and freezing, particularly during character creation. Many players experience complete app crashes or loss of progress, especially when using specific features like the color picker. While some users appreciate the game's design and options, the recurring stability issues detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration and requests for improvements.
“Tbh this game is really cool and fun. It has no bugs, no glitches, and no ads. I'm surprised that I haven't sent any complaints. Lots of clothes to choose from and piercings that look like emo stuff, xd, but yeah, it's a fun game.”
“Runs great! It's kind of a letdown compared to Monster Girl Maker 1, and I wish there was an option to change the body size, but overall, good game.”
“It is not buggy!”
“The game lags out randomly and it can get so bad to the point where it completely freezes and I'm not able to save my character.”
“I absolutely love this app and the art style, but my game freezes whenever I'm about five minutes in.”
“I love this game but every time I start using it within 5 minutes, it freezes.”
- character development29 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that the app is highly regarded for its character development features, particularly in character design and customization. Users appreciate the wide range of options and the unique art style, finding it both fun and useful for creating and planning character designs. However, some users express a desire for more updates and additional features to enhance the experience further.
“Incredibly useful for setting up character designs - whether you use it in the planning stage for developing your own character or a design to sell, or using the creation you make as-is for your own character, it is amazingly useful and fun.”
“I love how you can make your own character designs and it's just an amazing game. There are lots of things you can do, and you can go online even if you have no Wi-Fi or internet, so I highly recommend it!”
“It really helped improve my artistic taste. If you're looking for a game to help with character designs, I definitely recommend it.”
“This app is very easy to use and has a wide range of customization to... though I would like back weapons, auras, etc. but nevertheless this app helps me create a bulk amount of 3D models without struggling with a character design!”
“I occasionally use this app to help me plan out character designs, and it usually helps.”
“I often use it to suss out the rough vibe of a character design so it's easier for me to conceptualize!”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its easy-to-understand mechanics, impressive graphics, and customization options, making it enjoyable for users. However, some players have reported issues with recent updates, including fewer options, problematic mechanics, and frequent crashes that disrupt progress. Despite these setbacks, many still find the game fun and engaging, highlighting its potential if technical issues are resolved.
“The mechanics are easy to understand and even customizable.”
“The graphics are clear, the gameplay is smooth; overall, it's everything you'd want in a game!”
“This game is super fun and has really easy to use mechanics!!!”
“Fewer options, weird dropper mechanics, this one forgets previous color choices unlike 1, and the way the menu pops up and down on my tablet is literally nauseating.”
“Well, it keeps kicking me out after 10 minutes of gameplay and I can never save my character.”
“This causes me to lose progress mid-gameplay, such as when I'm making a character!”
- music15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
Users express a strong desire for background music in the app, noting that its absence contributes to a sense of boredom during gameplay. While some appreciate the option to listen to their own music, many feel that the game would benefit from calm, pleasant music that can be toggled off in settings. Additionally, there are concerns about technical issues related to music playback, with one user reporting persistent music even after deleting the app.
“I hate the quiet, so I love listening to music and this app allows you to.”
“But there should be music, nothing too peppy or spoopy, but calm nice music in the background!”
“This is a great app but please add background music.”
“The game was fun but I could only have it for maybe five minutes. If I stayed on it for too long, it lagged intensely, causing my music app to stop processing anything. I couldn't use my volume button or even turn my phone off, and the worst part is I can't take my battery out.”
“It has no music, so you get bored while dressing them up, and after you dress them up, what's next?”
“Also, the lack of music makes the app kind of boring.”
- humor9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it both funny and entertaining, particularly through the quirky customization options for their characters. Many users express joy and laughter, highlighting the game's ability to evoke a lighthearted and amusing experience. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment.
“I love the design and style, you can make your monster girl weird, funny, normal, crazy, or whatever you please.”
“It's a really funny game! I like it.”
“I'm laughing, I'm crying, feels like I'm dying.”
- story5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the polished presentation and the ability to create unique characters, such as monsters and aliens. However, some users find certain features, like skin color customization and item removal, to be tedious. Overall, the engaging gameplay and creative options contribute to a fun experience, making it more enjoyable than its predecessor.
“I love to create my story characters in the first game, and I was happy to see this new version that definitely looks a lot more polished as an app.”
“I love Monster Maker so much! Although it does glitch out and I thought it was like Gacha Life where you can move the monsters and create stories, it's still a fun game I play all the time.”
“This game is really great! I downloaded it as a joke and I'm kind of addicted because it's really fun. You can create characters like aliens or monsters, and it's really good. I gave it five stars because I really like this one; it's better than the first one for sure.”
“This game is really great, I downloaded it as a joke and I'm kind of addicted because it's really fun. However, I was going to give it 3 stars because you can't really get the color of the skin unless you go through other missions.”
“For units to battle in story mode!”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a range of emotional experiences related to the game, from feelings of happiness and self-acceptance when creating characters to moments of fear and sadness when faced with unexpected events in the game. The emotional connection to character creation and the joy of artistic expression are highlighted, alongside a sense of vulnerability when encountering unsettling game elements. Overall, the game elicits a complex mix of joy, fear, and personal reflection.
“Seeing that there were stretch marks made me so happy, and made me feel pretty.”
“I was really scared but I opened the app anyways and the baby in yellow appeared and as I made my character the game shut down and I cried.”
“I love this app that it's offline.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly when it comes to comparing and customizing items. The process of selecting and trying out different options is hindered by cumbersome mechanics, such as the automatic jump to the color picker, which can lead to frustration and a loss of previously selected choices.
“Makes it really tedious to compare different things, because even if you select a part you like and put nice colors on it, if you then select another one to compare, even if you cancel the second one, the first one is gone too!”
“I agree with those saying that it is a little tedious to try out options because of the automatic jump to the color picker.”
“Removing an item is a little tedious.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report significant optimization issues, with the game experiencing stuttering and unresponsiveness, which detracts from the overall enjoyment despite its appealing aesthetics.
“The game starts stuttering and becomes unplayable; I really love how cute it is, but it's just not working.”
“Optimization is a major issue; the game frequently lags and crashes, ruining the experience.”
“Despite its charm, the game suffers from severe performance problems that make it frustrating to play.”