Monster Loves You

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"Monster Loves You!" is a unique life-simulation game where you play as a monster, making choices that affect the world of monsters and humans. From a monsterling to an elder, your decisions shape your personality and impact the relationship between monsters and humans. Navigate through various scenarios, showing ferocity, kindness, or honesty, and experience the consequences of your actions. This game offers a fresh perspective on narrative-driven games, putting you in the role of a monster with a rich story to tell.

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Play Modes

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

Reviews

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 694 reviews

story54 positive mentions

grinding16 negative mentions

Charming and cute art style that appeals to all ages.
Engaging choose-your-own-adventure gameplay with multiple endings and replayability.
Heartwarming story that teaches important life lessons through interactive choices.

Short playtime, typically around 30-60 minutes, which may not justify the price.
Repetitive gameplay with limited variation in scenarios after a few playthroughs.
Lacks depth and complexity, making it feel more like a children's game than a full-fledged experience.

story
244 mentions
22 % positive mentions
77 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The story of "Monster Loves You!" is a charming, choose-your-own-adventure narrative that allows players to shape the life of a monster from birth to adulthood through their decisions, leading to multiple endings. While the game features cute visuals and humorous writing, many reviewers noted that the overall plot is simplistic and repetitive, lacking depth and significant variation across playthroughs. It serves as a light, casual experience, appealing to those seeking a whimsical story rather than a complex gameplay experience.
- “From guiding your adorable monster's development to shaping the entire narrative, every decision has real consequences, leading to multiple branching storylines and endings.”
- “The game is charming, funny, and adorable, telling a great story of your own partial making and displaying a great visual art style.”
- “It's a cute game, if rather simplistic in its representation of good and evil, but then I'm definitely a sucker for the choose-your-own-adventure storyline.”
- “The story is partially a repeat of the story and most of your decisions don't have an impact until the end.”
- “It's more of a click-through story.”
- “Unfortunately, the story is broken up into tens of small, fairly mundane story arcs, which are generally kept very separate.”
graphics
92 mentions
36 % positive mentions
61 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming, cartoonish art style that appeals to a wide audience, evoking a whimsical atmosphere reminiscent of children's picture books. While many players appreciate the cute visuals and colorful backgrounds, some note the lack of animations and repetitive images, which can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as pleasant and fitting for the game's lighthearted tone, though they may not satisfy those seeking more depth or variety.
- “The charming art style, coupled with a catchy soundtrack, creates an immersive experience that appeals to all ages.”
- “The graphics are adorable, and none of the text blocks are too unwieldy.”
- “The artwork is colorful, lovely, and charming, reminding me of picture books that I read at a young age.”
- “The graphics (which aren't really to my liking and only consist of a handful of repetitive, still images) turn out to be entirely irrelevant because this is all about the text.”
- “Every aspect of the game I can think to name lacks depth: the interactive elements, the characters, the story, the visuals (there are only a few images used the entire game).”
- “It's a fun idea, but essentially a text game with a few background graphics thrown in.”
replayability
92 mentions
36 % positive mentions
59 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is generally viewed as high due to its multiple endings and choice-driven gameplay, allowing players to explore different scenarios and outcomes. However, some reviewers noted that the short length and repetitive dialogue can lead to diminishing returns after several playthroughs. Overall, while many find it charming and entertaining, the lack of save options and limited content may hinder long-term engagement for some players.
- “With its adorable visuals, catchy soundtrack, and valuable life lessons, it's a must-play for those seeking a positive and replayable gaming experience.”
- “There is extensive replay value here, with multiple endings to unlock and situations to see!”
- “The game contains much more replay value than you might expect; you never get enough turns in a stage of life to pick every story to read through and it's also randomly chosen what stories will be available for you in each new game, so if you start a new playthrough you'll find plenty of new scenarios to play through as well as being able to make different choices in ones you've drawn before.”
- “There is some replayability to this game with different endings and events, but it gets frustrating very quickly because there aren't any options to save.”
- “Another thing is the game has less replay value than you think because you cannot save the game (it does so automatically), meaning if you want to see all the endings, you need to do a full playthrough.”
- “The main thing holding it back for me was the relatively short duration combined with a fair bit of diminishing returns when it comes to replay value.”
humor
75 mentions
99 % positive mentions
-3 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm and cleverness, blending cute and whimsical elements with tongue-in-cheek jokes and occasionally dark undertones. Players appreciate the light-hearted narrative that encourages exploration and replayability, often finding themselves laughing at the quirky scenarios and outcomes. While some note that the humor can become repetitive after multiple playthroughs, the overall consensus is that it provides a delightful and entertaining experience suitable for a wide audience.
- “This is a really cute narrative game with a sense of humor.”
- “The writing is very humorous and clever, and the whole style of the game is charming.”
- “The humor in this game is great.”
- “But it's not funny after you read it the first time.”
- “The jokes feel forced and often fall flat.”
- “I expected more clever humor, but it mostly relies on clichés.”
music
72 mentions
38 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as charming, catchy, and atmospheric, enhancing the overall experience with its whimsical and relaxing qualities. While some players appreciate the soothing soundtracks that fit well with the visuals, others note issues with repetitiveness and a lack of variety. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's appeal, making it enjoyable for a wide audience, despite some criticisms regarding its depth and engagement.
- “The soundtrack enhances the game's tone, creating a delightful atmosphere that complements the whimsical visuals.”
- “This game is very charming, with cute artwork and soothing, atmospheric music.”
- “The music is quirky and fits with the game quite well.”
- “It's all flat, boring and the music is just annoying.”
- “The additional music/sounds added don't really add to the atmosphere of the text.”
- “It is boring as hell, has meaningless choices, crappy interface, terrible soundtrack and ruined concept.”
gameplay
48 mentions
15 % positive mentions
75 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Monster Loves You!" is primarily text-based, revolving around simple decision-making with minimal mechanics, which some players find lacking in depth and replayability. While the writing and art style are praised, the gameplay is described as casual and straightforward, making it suitable for younger audiences but potentially tedious for older players seeking more engagement. Overall, the game offers a short experience with around 30-60 minutes of playtime per run, and while it can be enjoyable for those who appreciate choose-your-own-adventure formats, it may not satisfy those looking for more complex gameplay.
- “Sweet music with relatively easy to follow choices and mechanics, cute art.”
- “Cute monsters, choose-your-own-adventure gameplay, and achievements to make the replay that much more fun.”
- “Offers a good time of easy and fun gameplay that is suitable for most ages.”
- “It's a shame because the game feels fairly well polished, it's the core gameplay itself that's the problem.”
- “There are no mechanics to this game other than reading and clicking on a choice.”
- “However, the entire gameplay consists of essentially multiple choice answers to various situations.”
emotional
28 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is widely praised for its heartwarming and uplifting narrative, often evoking feelings of nostalgia and joy. Players appreciate the unique monster designs and the impact of their choices on the story, leading to touching moments despite the option for "evil" decisions. However, some reviewers note a lack of emotional depth and complexity in the narrative, suggesting that while the game is enjoyable and often charming, it may not fully satisfy those seeking a more profound emotional experience.
- “Offers a heartwarming adventure where your choices matter, impacting the narrative and leading to multiple endings.”
- “A heartwarming, or sometimes, gut-wrenching tale of the lives and times of a monster.”
- “This game just melted my black heart and made me feel warm and squishy all over!”
grinding
16 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, particularly when attempting to unlock all endings and achievements, which often requires multiple playthroughs. While some appreciate the game as a casual experience or an educational tool, many express frustration with the monotony of revisiting the same content repeatedly, leading to a sense of boredom. Overall, the grinding can detract from the enjoyment, especially for those lacking patience for extensive repetition.
- “It's the type of game you play when you don't have anything better to do, but really, doing playthroughs is pretty tedious after the first 2 or 3 times.”
- “Achievements are tedious to get after you know the events.”
- “It will require multiple playthroughs if you want to get all the achievements, which may become tedious if you do not have the patience to go through the same game multiple times.”
atmosphere
10 mentions
50 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by charming visuals and a harmonious soundtrack that enhances the whimsical tone, creating a delightful and relaxing experience. While the music is generally well-received and contributes positively to the overall ambiance, some users feel that additional sound elements do not significantly enhance the atmosphere. Overall, the combination of colorful graphics and soothing music fosters a fun and enjoyable environment, encouraging replayability for those who appreciate its style.
- “The soundtrack enhances the game's tone, creating a delightful atmosphere that complements the whimsical visuals.”
- “This game is very charming, with cute artwork and soothing, atmospheric music.”
- “Colorful backgrounds and harmonious soundtrack made a relaxed atmosphere.”
- “The additional music/sounds added don't really contribute to the atmosphere of the game.”
- “Colorful backgrounds and a harmonious soundtrack created a relaxed atmosphere.”
- “The soundtrack fits the game just right and provides a helpful atmosphere.”
stability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game features appealing graphics but is marred by noticeable glitches and bugs, impacting overall stability. Despite these issues, players still find the experience enjoyable.
- “Not to mention how buggy it is.”
- “The game offers some nice graphics, although there are some ugly glitches here and there.”
character development
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is somewhat limited due to its open-ended story structure, where player choices significantly influence the narrative. While this approach allows for varied experiences, it may detract from deeper character growth. The cartoony artwork and randomly generated character designs contribute to a fresh feel in each playthrough, but do not enhance character depth.
- “The cartoony artwork perfectly matches the tone of the game, and the randomly generated character designs help keep each playthrough fresh.”
- “Another thing about the game is that the story is very open-ended; almost everything is determined through your choices, which might explain why there's not as much character development.”
monetization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that the game could have been more effectively monetized by releasing it for free on iOS and Android, supported by advertisements, rather than potentially using other monetization strategies.
- “They could just release it on iOS/Android for free and pump it full of ads.”
- “The monetization model feels overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game fully.”