Monster Never Cry

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Monster Never Cry is a single player role playing game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Monster Never Cry is a single-player role-playing game featuring an intriguing story where your Overlord returns to command monsters. With compelling gameplay and phenomenal visuals, it offers plenty of grinding and humor, though be prepared for annoying ads and a number of bugs. This quirky adventure will make you laugh while challenging your strategic skills.

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Role Playing

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Single-Player

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67%

Audience ScoreBased on 740 reviews

story80 positive mentions

monetization42 negative mentions

The game features beautiful artwork and character designs that are visually appealing.
The gameplay is engaging and offers a unique twist by allowing players to take on the role of the demon lord.
The game provides generous rewards for free-to-play players, making it accessible without requiring significant spending.

The game suffers from severe level gating, making it frustrating for players to progress in the story without reaching certain player levels.
There are numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including issues with account binding and progress loss.
The monetization strategy is heavily focused on pay-to-win mechanics, with expensive skins and limited-time offers that can create an unbalanced experience.

story
182 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
52%
4%
The story in the game is generally described as cute and engaging, with a unique premise of playing as a demon lord, which adds a fresh twist to the typical hero narrative. However, many players express frustration with the level gating that restricts story progression, leading to a sense of stagnation and a lack of depth in character development. While the visuals and character designs are praised, the overall execution of the story is seen as inconsistent, with some players wishing for more content and better pacing.
- “The story is adorable, but the characters are definitely made with the fans in mind.”
- “I really like the approach in storytelling here, instead of being the hero, the player is a demon lord on its quest to regain their strength and I really really like the idea!”
- “The story is really interesting to play and follow.”
- “The story is decent, but I wouldn't be going in this for the story if I were you.”
- “The only thing keeping me from 5-starring it is the fact that the story portion of the game kinda just stops at a certain point.”
- “They stopped updating the story pretty early on, plus added a level cap to continue the 'story' for literally every single time you level up once you hit a certain point.”
gameplay
121 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
53%
7%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it simplistic and repetitive, often likening it to other idle or gacha games. While the art and character designs are praised, the mechanics are criticized for being generic and lacking depth, leading to a grind-heavy experience that can feel tedious, especially at higher levels. Some players appreciate the easy-to-learn interface and casual nature, but overall, there is a strong desire for more engaging and varied gameplay elements.
- “The designs are lovely and the tutorial/gameplay is pretty simplistic and easy to get into.”
- “The gameplay is very relaxing, and I absolutely love the art style and character designs.”
- “The gameplay loop is fun and rewarding, but there are more paid packs and passes in this than any other game I've seen.”
- “But the gameplay feels like a generic spinoff.”
- “The actual gameplay that is included is boring and brain-dead.”
- “Ultimately boring, there's not much as far as gameplay; you either have the better team or you don't, and it became incredibly repetitive after about a day.”
graphics
121 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
33%
2%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their beautiful art style, unique character designs, and appealing visuals, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience. Many players appreciate the cute and creative aesthetic, although some have noted performance issues and a lack of depth in gameplay mechanics. Overall, the artwork stands out as a highlight, making the game visually engaging despite some criticisms regarding gameplay repetitiveness and interface navigation.
- “The graphics are beautiful, and character design is awesome.”
- “The artwork is stellar.”
- “The visuals are lovely to look at and are very creative.”
- “The game seems to focus on visuals entirely, whereas the gameplay itself is extremely mundane and repetitive.”
- “It's starting to lag big time on my phone, S20, even in the lowest graphic setting.”
- “But the visual gameplay is lacking and most of the graphics could be improved.”
monetization
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
25%
62%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting a heavy reliance on microtransactions and gacha mechanics, often labeling it as a cash grab. While some appreciate the absence of intrusive ads and find the game enjoyable without spending, others criticize the misleading advertising and steep prices for in-game purchases, leading to a perception of the game as pay-to-win. Overall, players express a desire for a more balanced and fair monetization model that aligns better with gameplay experience.
- “There's a lot of in-game purchases, but you can ignore them all and still progress.”
- “The colors and art are nice to look at, especially the designs of the characters. The story progression is decent, and even though this game has a lot of microtransactions, they don't shove it in your face like other games!”
- “I enjoy this game very much. Sure, there are in-game purchases, but you really don't need them to advance. The storyline is also very well made so far; I would definitely recommend this game.”
- “Loaded with quite literally dozens and dozens of in-app purchases.”
- “The game used to be really F2P friendly but it's become more and more greedy, worse events increased grind, they have just proven they no longer care, likely a final cash grab before they shut down the servers.”
- “Game is disgustingly pay-to-win when it comes to its PvP; I had new players surpass me in a literal week even though I've been playing the game for almost 2 months now, and it's extremely predatory when it comes to its monetization.”
character development
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
27%
6%
Character development in the game is generally praised for its unique and appealing designs, with many players appreciating the art style and character aesthetics. However, some reviews express disappointment that the strong character design is overshadowed by the game's pay-to-win mechanics and grindy gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience. While the characters are often described as cute and well-designed, the narrative and character depth are seen as lacking, with some players feeling that the game could benefit from more substantial character development.
- “The art and character designs are nice.”
- “I love the character designs.”
- “The game has been a fun experience so far; I enjoy the character designs and the art style, the gameplay mechanics are pretty interesting too.”
- “The art work and style is very unique compared to what Google throws at me all the time, but outside of art style and character design, it's more of the same.”
- “I really like all the character designs, which is a shame because the actual game is generic as can be, basic idle game, plus not even 20 minutes in they have me unlock a monster after a mission just to say you need to pay to use this.”
- “Story and main character design is like Kumo Desu ga, Nani ka?”
grinding
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
95%
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious and unengaging, particularly after reaching level 50, where progress significantly slows down. While some players appreciate the art style and initial gameplay, many find the endless grinding to be a chore, often leading to frustration, especially for free-to-play users who face longer wait times and limited rewards. Overall, the game is seen as having potential but is marred by excessive grinding that detracts from the overall experience.
- “I've never played a gacha-type game before, but I have to say for a first experience, this game isn't bad. It's not too grindy, and it's not too complex. The microtransactions in this game are pretty non-existent as far as I'm concerned.”
- “The gameplay slows to a major crawl at around level 50 and so on as you're agonizingly grinding to get anywhere in the game.”
- “Game starts off engaging but quickly becomes nothing but endless grinding.”
- “This game has infinite grinding.”
stability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
92%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent bugs, freezes, and glitches that hinder gameplay. While some players appreciate the art and interaction, they express frustration over issues like account login problems, slow performance, and lack of effective troubleshooting support. Overall, the game's stability appears to be a significant concern, impacting the overall user experience.
- “I haven't encountered any glitches so far.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
- “I've experienced consistent performance throughout my playtime.”
- “Sometimes when you leave the app and later return, it freezes up, with none of the inputs working, and you need to restart the app.”
- “Too many update glitches and inconsistencies they can't or refuse to grasp, even with provided video.”
- “The game is really good but most of the time it freezes and I couldn't play the game.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some users noting similarities to other titles like Persona and Koei Tecmo's Dynasty Warriors, while others appreciate its quality and integration with the game's art and story. Overall, players find the music enjoyable, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere, despite some wishing for more variety during certain gameplay moments.
- “I actually really like the story, the music, the designs, and art of the game.”
- “Great music, sound effects, animations, and theme.”
- “Nice music, good art style, and it seems like the developer is keen on having the game become the best it can be through communicating with the community.”
- “Also, did you steal Persona's music?”
- “I do wish there was some soundtrack when you are picking your fighters, but I didn't mind it too much.”
- “Oh, and they have an advert that rips music from Koei Tecmo Dynasty Warriors games.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it both hilarious and charming, thanks to clever easter eggs, amusing character stories, and cute designs. While the gameplay is enjoyable and funny, some users express frustration over perceived greed in monetization, suggesting that a more balanced approach could enhance overall player engagement. Overall, the game's lighthearted tone and comedic elements contribute significantly to its appeal.
- “The art and character design is beautiful, the storyline is fun to read, and there are a lot of funny easter egg type things throughout the whole game.”
- “The stories for the individual characters in the memory casket are very nice and funny to read in specific ones.”
- “The game is funny and cute, plus all of the character designs are great.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players report smooth performance and appreciate the developers' efforts, others experience significant performance issues, particularly on mobile devices, with optimization deteriorating after a few hours of play. The graphics and character designs are praised, but the progress system can hinder the overall experience.
- “I really appreciate the devs for making this game really smooth, and the optimization is very good.”
- “Game is good and runs smoothly.”
- “I have played many games like this, and so far in terms of content, performance, art, and free-to-play, this is one of my favorites.”
- “English translation is a little wonky, and the performance is pretty bad (at least on my phone), but the graphics are nice, the story and characters are cute, the character designs are unique and appealing.”
- “Lovely artwork crippled by a progress system that punishes optimization early.”
- “I have played many games like this and so far in terms of content, performance, art, and free-to-play, this is one of my favorites.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the game to have good replayability, indicating that it offers enough variety and engaging content to encourage multiple playthroughs.

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Monster Never Cry is a role playing game.

Monster Never Cry is available on Phone and Tablet.

On average players spend around 10 hours playing Monster Never Cry.

Monster Never Cry was developed by BOLTRAY GAMES.

Monster Never Cry has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

Monster Never Cry is a single player game.

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