Monster Never Cry

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Monsters! Your Overlord is back!

Genres & Tags

Role Playing

Play Modes

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

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,020 reviews

story100 positive mentions

monetization42 negative mentions

The game features beautiful character designs and a charming art style that appeals to players.
It offers generous rewards and free summons, making it enjoyable for both free-to-play and paying players.
The storyline is engaging and provides a unique perspective by allowing players to take on the role of the demon lord.

The game suffers from significant time gating, requiring players to wait for levels to progress, which can lead to frustration.
There are numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with account binding and progress loss, which detract from the overall experience.
The monetization strategy is heavily criticized, with many players feeling that it is pay-to-win and that the prices for in-game purchases are excessively high.

story
209 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
49%
3%
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its intriguing premise and character designs, particularly the unique twist of playing as a demon lord. However, several reviews highlight frustrations with abrupt story halts and level gating that restricts progression, leading to a sense of stagnation. While the narrative is described as cute and engaging, some players feel it lacks depth and becomes repetitive, especially as the main storyline seems to dwindle in favor of side events and microtransactions.
- “The story is really interesting to play and follow.”
- “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 artwork is fabulous and the story is amazing!”
- “It feels like the main story was abandoned in favor of events, which kinda sucks because the story was interesting.”
- “The only thing keeping me from five-starring it is the fact that the story portion of the game kinda just stops at a certain point.”
- “Story just stops around chapter 6, main quests are level gated, OP special characters available for those willing to spend a few hundred bucks leveling them, price for packages keeps increasing with less rewards, special events are heavily power gated to encourage spending, and the VIP system is crazy expensive.”
graphics
165 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
34%
2%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their beautiful art style, cute character designs, and overall aesthetic appeal. Many players appreciate the unique and colorful visuals, which enhance the gameplay experience, although some have reported performance issues and lag on lower-end devices. Overall, the art style is a standout feature that draws players in, despite some concerns about gameplay depth and technical performance.
- “Amazing graphics and just overall good gameplay.”
- “The graphics are awesome, the monsters are cute, and the stats are well-rounded.”
- “Beautiful art style, wonderful gameplay, and honest advertisement!”
- “I'm playing this game on the lowest graphic settings, but it's not enough.”
- “It's starting to lag big time on my phone, S20, even in the lowest graphic setting.”
- “The graphics are okay.”
gameplay
122 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
53%
6%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its simplicity and ease of understanding, making it accessible for newcomers. However, several users criticize the repetitive nature of the gameplay, lack of engaging mechanics, and a heavy reliance on pay-to-win elements, leading to a grindy experience as players progress. While the art style and character designs are praised, the overall gameplay experience is often described as generic and lacking depth, with some players feeling overwhelmed by the numerous similar modes and mechanics.
- “The gameplay is very relaxing, and I absolutely love the art style and character designs.”
- “The mechanics work great and gameplay is pretty good.”
- “Amazing summoning rates, gave me 5 legendaries within 2 spins, got 4 epics and several rares, the gameplay is really amazing, it's interesting on how you need to evolve to progress.”
- “Way too many gameplay modes; they are all the exact same, but you need to menu to them, and it's very easy to forget about a few.”
- “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.”
monetization
71 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
28%
59%
The monetization in the game is a mixed bag, with many players noting a significant presence of microtransactions and gacha elements, often feeling predatory and expensive. While some appreciate the lack of intrusive ads and the ability to progress without spending, others criticize the misleading advertisements and the aggressive push for in-game purchases, particularly in competitive aspects. Overall, the game is seen as a cash grab by some, while others find it manageable and enjoyable despite the monetization strategies.
- “There's a lot of in-game purchases, but you can ignore them all and still progress.”
- “Good game so far, has gacha elements but isn't overly pushy about microtransactions, the combat is fluid and easy to engage with and the story has good writing and an interesting plot.”
- “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.”
- “The constant flood of monetization and advertising for small transactions.”
- “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.”
- “The devs think it's okay to overcharge on every single microtransaction, like $50 USD for a skin just because the game is free-to-play, and the only reason it's free-to-play is because they know nobody would spend money on something that is so obviously a lazy cash grab.”
character development
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
24%
5%
Overall, the character development in the game is highly praised for its unique and appealing designs, with many players expressing admiration for the art style and creativity. While the character designs are often described as beautiful and charming, some users note that the game’s monetization strategies can detract from the experience. Despite some criticisms regarding diversity and accessibility, the character designs remain a standout feature that enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “I love it so far; it's entertaining as someone with ADHD, so it's hard to find genuinely fun games. The character design is also gorgeous, and the voices are on top.”
- “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, and I look forward to playing more of it.”
- “The character design is meh, not the greatest but there is room for adjustments.”
- “Story and main character design is like kumo desu ga, nani ka?”
- “The character designs are unique, though more diversity in cultural inspiration would make them perfect!”
grinding
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
95%
Players generally find the grinding in the game to be a mixed experience; while some appreciate the initial engagement and manageable grind, many express frustration as the gameplay becomes tedious and time-consuming, especially past certain levels. The balance between free-to-play accessibility and the need for extensive grinding can lead to a sense of stagnation, with some players feeling that the game slows significantly and becomes less enjoyable over time. Overall, the grind is seen as a significant factor that can detract from the game's otherwise appealing elements.
- “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 are pretty non-existent as far as I'm concerned.”
- “The grinding in this game feels rewarding rather than tedious, making each session enjoyable.”
- “I appreciate how the game balances grinding with progression, allowing me to feel accomplished without feeling overwhelmed.”
- “It becomes a tedious chore.”
- “Game starts off engaging but quickly becomes nothing but endless grinding.”
- “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.”
stability
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
82%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, glitches, and crashes that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience issues such as slow performance, inability to log in, and problems with in-game transactions, leading to frustration. While some users report minimal bugs, the overall consensus indicates that the game requires substantial improvements to its stability.
- “I haven't encountered any glitches so far.”
- “There are no glitches, and the storyline is very intriguing.”
- “It's a cool game, not buggy, and very easy to play.”
- “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.”
- “I keep trying to log in, but I get major glitches. First, it tries to restart the whole game from the beginning, and if I somehow get into my account, I can't do anything. Gold won't register, it says it's zero, I don't see any of my monsters, and everything is slow. Not even redownloading helps; please fix.”
- “Games have glitches introduced with nearly every update and they don't get resolved for days to weeks.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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Overall, the game's optimization receives mixed feedback; while some players praise its smooth performance and good graphics, others report issues such as crashes, stuttering, and declining performance after extended play. Several users note that the game runs well initially but may require restarting to maintain optimal performance, particularly during combat stages. Despite these concerns, many appreciate the game's art and character design.
- “I really appreciate the devs for making this game really smooth, and the optimization is very good.”
- “Good graphics and good performance too.”
- “Game is good and runs smoothly.”
- “Lovely artwork crippled by a progress system that punishes optimization early.”
- “English translation is a little wonky, and the performance is pretty bad (at least on my phone).”
- “Performance is a little rough during combat stages.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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30%
The music in the game has received positive feedback for its quality and integration with the overall experience, with players appreciating the sound effects and musical score. However, some users noted similarities to other games' soundtracks, particularly mentioning influences from the Persona series and Koei Tecmo's Dynasty Warriors. Overall, while the music may not be entirely unique, it contributes to an enjoyable atmosphere alongside the game's art and story.
- “I actually really like the story, the music, the designs, and art of the game.”
- “Great music, sound effects, animations, and theme.”
- “I dig the musical score.”
- “I do wish there was some soundtrack when you are picking your fighters, but I didn't mind it too much.”
- “Also, did you steal Persona's music?”
- “Oh, and they have an advert that rips music from Koei Tecmo Dynasty Warriors games.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it funny and enjoyable, particularly through character stories and clever easter eggs. The combination of cute character designs and a lighthearted storyline contributes to an overall entertaining experience, despite some criticism regarding monetization strategies. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with engaging gameplay, making it a fun choice for casual players.
- “The stories for the individual characters in the memory casket are very nice and funny to read in specific ones.”
- “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 game is funny and cute, plus all of the character designs are great.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players generally agree that the game offers good replayability, allowing them to enjoy different experiences upon subsequent playthroughs.
- “The game offers incredible replayability with multiple endings and diverse character choices.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the random events and different strategies you can employ.”
- “I love how the game encourages you to try different approaches, making every run unique and engaging.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers praise the game's atmosphere, highlighting its engaging character design and overall enjoyable environment, contributing to a fun gaming experience.
- “So far the game is really fun; I love the character design and the atmosphere of the game.”