Monster Girl Manager
- March 5, 2022
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Get on Steam"Monster Girl Manager" is a simulation game where you run an academy for monster girls. Your goal is to train them in various skills, manage their well-being, and foster relationships to unlock new abilities and storylines. The game features a variety of monster girls, each with their own unique abilities, personalities, and challenges to overcome.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a charming art style and heartwarming writing, making it a cute and enjoyable experience.
- The summoning system allows for a wide variety of monster girls with unique abilities based on their species and personality, encouraging experimentation and strategic team building.
- Frequent updates from the developer show a commitment to improving the game, adding new content, and addressing bugs, which enhances the overall experience.
- The gameplay loop can become repetitive quickly, with limited activities available during the week and a lack of depth in the management aspect.
- Combat balance issues arise as players can become overpowered with artifacts, making boss fights and dungeon challenges less engaging.
- The user interface and graphical presentation could use improvement, as some elements are inconsistent and the font rendering is difficult to read.
- gameplay15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a fun and easy-to-understand loop that involves managing a team of monster girls through gift-giving, training, and turn-based dungeon battles. While the RPG mechanics offer depth and strategic elements, some players feel that the gameplay lacks tension and meaningful progression due to the absence of time pressure. Overall, the game is seen as a simple yet engaging experience, particularly appealing to those intrigued by its unique concept, despite some early access hiccups.
“Fantastic game, easy to understand game mechanics plus near infinite combinations for the characters.”
“Very good RPG mechanics, optional lifespan (on by default), easy to learn system but has deep strategy elements; it's a good time.”
“Yes - instead of raising just one monster at a time, you're raising a whole 'harem', and the gameplay revolves around entering dungeons with a squad of up to three girls, where you'll fight regular non-girl monsters in turn-based battles that rely heavily on positioning.”
“This is where the gameplay loop starts to fall apart for me, because there are certain features that seem to be borrowed from their respective games without a clear understanding of what made them compelling in the first place.”
“What's more, the lack of time pressure makes the entire training mechanic kind of meaningless.”
“I like the premise, but I think I'll try again later when the gameplay loop makes more sense and it's not such a struggle to progress.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics in both Dragon Creek and Monster Girl Manager are praised for their charming art style and attention to detail, with pixel graphics effectively supporting customization. However, some users noted that while the visuals are generally appealing, there are areas that could benefit from further polish. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the gaming experience, enhancing both aesthetics and gameplay.
“I loved Dragon Creek for the art style and clear attention to detail, and Monster Girl Manager is just as charming for the same reasons.”
“The pixel graphics work surprisingly well for this genre and allow for easy customization of the monster girls.”
“It makes for a very uncomfortable graphical experience that could use some polish.”
“Pretty graphics, randomly generated appearances.”
“The music is well done; the graphics are well done; balance is being balanced but still a fun experience.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game features enjoyable JRPG-inspired tracks that contribute to a relaxing atmosphere, complemented by charming pixel art. While it is varied enough to prevent repetitiveness, some players find it somewhat haphazard and lacking in depth. Overall, it enhances the fun experience without being overly memorable.
“Music features some nice JRPG jams.”
“The music is well done; the graphics are well done; balance is being balanced but still a fun experience.”
“Relaxing music, comfy pixel art, adorable monster waifus, and then some.”
“The music, although it's varied enough to avoid repetitiveness (and I appreciate it a lot, make no mistake), is a bit haphazard and bland.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its heartwarming and wholesome writing, blending elements of monster ranching with a lighter tone reminiscent of darker dungeon experiences. Players express a strong emotional connection, indicating a desire for more games in this uplifting genre and a commitment to supporting its development.
“The writing is pretty darn heartwarming!”
“All in all, I can see myself easily putting ten or more hours into this game, and I deem it worth playing and supporting as I hope to see more wholesome monster girl games in the future!”
“This makes this game a very refreshing one, and I would really like to see this game's development follow this wholesome route.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its quirky and broken artifact combinations, which lead to amusing outcomes. Players appreciate the cute characters and their funny dialogue, making the experience enjoyable and safe for work. The interactive nature of the game, such as inputting humorous phrases, adds to the overall fun and engagement.
“There's a decent amount of content (haven't completed the game just yet), and absolutely no balance, so you can make some hilariously broken artifact combinations, which I love.”
“The girls are cute, they say some funny stuff, and the game is safe for work, which was a bit of a surprise to me, but a surprise I like.”
“I streamed the process to some friends on Discord and had a blast inputting funny phrases to see what kind of monster girl would come out of it; the concept alone hooked me.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that while the game encourages experimentation with monster girl combinations for optimal party performance, the initial excitement of risk and reward diminishes as the underlying systems become apparent, leading to a less engaging experience.
“The game heavily encourages you to experiment and find the best monster girls for your party and their optimal positions in battle for maximum effectiveness.”
“What initially seemed like a fun, risk-vs-reward, push-your-luck experience, where you'd enter dungeons with an unoptimized team to see how far you could progress, became less engaging as the game's systems unfolded.”
“The game heavily encourages you to experiment and find the best monster girls for your party and their positions in battle for maximum optimization.”
“What had initially seemed like a really fun, risk-vs-reward, push-your-luck experience, where you'd enter dungeons with an unoptimized team and see how far you could get, became something far less interesting as the game's systems revealed themselves.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some feel that the repetitive tasks can become tedious, others appreciate the balance of effort and reward, noting that the money acquisition rate is reasonable and not overly burdensome.
“The current rate of money seems to be pretty good; it's not easy, but it's not tedious.”
“The back and forth gets tedious.”
“Grinding feels like a never-ending chore.”
“The repetitive tasks make the game feel more like a job than a fun experience.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game currently features three dungeons along with an accompanying story, indicating a developing narrative that enhances the gameplay experience.
“The story is incredibly engaging, with well-developed characters and unexpected twists that keep you hooked.”
“I was blown away by the depth of the narrative; it feels like a living, breathing world with rich lore.”
“The plot unfolds beautifully, intertwining various storylines that make every decision feel impactful.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, and I found it difficult to care about their motivations.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or emotional impact.”
