Monster Squad Rush

About

Monster Squad Rush is an action-packed game where players collect Monster Balls and build a team to fight. Despite its promising concept, the game is riddled with bugs and is frustrating due to intrusive ads. Overall, the game offers an opportunity to battle monsters, but players may be deterred by technical issues and frequent advertisements.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

65%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,302 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

monetization477 negative mentions

The game is fun and engaging for young children, making it appropriate for their developmental stage.
The monster designs are cute and enjoyable, providing a light-hearted gaming experience.
The gameplay is simple and can be entertaining for short periods, making it a decent time killer.

The game is plagued by excessive ads, often forcing players to watch them after every level, which disrupts the gameplay experience.
Many players experience frequent crashes and bugs, making it difficult to progress through levels without losing progress.
The game falsely advertises itself as a Pokémon game, featuring knockoff characters instead of actual Pokémon, leading to disappointment among fans.

monetization
498 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
1%
96%
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for its excessive and intrusive ad placements, with many players reporting that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing. Users have noted that ads appear after nearly every level, often lasting longer than the gameplay itself, and some have expressed frustration over misleading advertisements that feature Pokémon characters that do not exist in the game. Even those who paid for an ad-free experience have reported continued exposure to ads, leading to a widespread perception that the game is primarily designed as a vehicle for advertising rather than an enjoyable gaming experience.
- “Nice game, no ads, no lag.”
- “Your special purchase says no ads.”
- “Fun, just no ads please; I am sad because of the ads.”
- “The game is more ads than game.”
- “You spend more time watching ads than playing the game.”
- “This is just an advertising app.”
gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
64%
16%
The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics reminiscent of endless runner games, but it is heavily marred by an overwhelming number of ads, which detracts significantly from the overall experience. While some users find the core mechanics entertaining, many criticize the game for being more of an ad simulator than a playable experience, with complaints about repetitive gameplay and a lack of meaningful content. Overall, the excessive advertising leads to a frustrating and unsatisfactory gameplay experience.
- “Simple mechanics, kind of like an endless running game but with an ending & collect balls enough to capture a monster.”
- “Decent gameplay and single player, but since the developers are greedy you can't play without internet and they will force you to watch ads.”
- “Amazing gameplay, great to play.”
- “Too many ads, which ruins the gameplay and experience.”
- “Game is 85% ads and about 5% of active gameplay, this company just keeps making copy and paste games and getting money by overrunning their app with ads.”
- “Just another ad shoveler with barely any actual gameplay, move along.”
stability
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
91%
The game's stability is severely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes and crashes, particularly during startup and after completing levels. Many players express frustration over being unable to progress due to persistent bugs, while a few note that the game is enjoyable when it functions properly. Overall, the consensus indicates that stability issues significantly detract from the gaming experience.
- “No glitches, no force closes; the game is fun!”
- “Very fun, also good art, and almost no glitches.”
- “Game just freezes on the startup screen.”
- “Too many bugs; can't pass level 28. It just freezes and glitches. The worst game ever; developers should be ashamed of themselves for releasing a horrible game such as this one. If I could give 0 stars, I would.”
- “Can't get past level 2 due to constant crashes and freezes during the first minute of opening the app.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
31%
44%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as "really good" and "decent," while others criticize them as "terrible," "cheap," and "bad quality." Many users express disappointment, particularly in comparison to established titles like Pokémon Go, highlighting issues such as low resolution and freezing. Overall, the graphics seem to be a significant point of contention among players, with a notable divide in opinions.
- “It's a really fun game and the graphics are really good. I think I would rate this game a five; this is an awesome game and I think you will have really fun playing it. This is by far one of the best games I've ever played.”
- “The graphics are very good.”
- “Decent graphics, smooth gameplay.”
- “Useless game doesn't even run, it's only a single startup screen graphic playing on repeat.”
- “This is a knockoff game of Pokémon Go and other Pokémon games, and the Pokémon shown on Netflix. Some of the animals in the game versus Pokémon games are not Pokémon that exist in the real Pokémon games you buy at the store, like Pokémon Arceus, so I don't recommend it and there's no good graphics at all.”
- “Boring, misleading, ad-infested, and graphically terrible.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The humor in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it amusing and enjoyable, while others criticize it for being repetitive and plagued by technical issues that detract from the fun. While a few users highlight the game's charm and variety of monsters as sources of humor, many express disappointment, stating that the game's flaws overshadow any comedic elements. Overall, the humor aspect appears inconsistent, with a divide between those who appreciate it and those who find it lacking.
- “It is funny and cool, and funnier than some other games that I have. There are all kinds of monsters to choose from, and it's so fun because you have something to do whenever you want to play your phone.”
- “What this is so funny 🤣”
- “It's funny.”
- “This game is not funny.”
- “Terrible lags so badly it's not funny.”
- “It's not funny that the touchpad stops working at some moments of the game and you lose.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with players expressing frustration over the repetitive use of Justin Bieber's song and the lack of enjoyable background music. Many users were disappointed that the game did not feature the Pokémon theme song as advertised, leading to accusations of misleading marketing and concerns over copyright issues. Overall, players feel that the music detracts from the gaming experience rather than enhancing it.
- “This game is great but I think that they should add music 🎶”
- “They used the original theme song and even Ash's character model in the game to grab the attention of children who don't know any better.”
- “This game had an ad with the Pokémon theme song and Pokémon characters, so I downloaded it.”
- “It's a fun game, but do I really have to listen to Justin Bieber every 5 seconds? Seriously, raise your volume for an audio ad for what? I don't gain anything out of it; all I hear is the same song by Justin Bieber every time. Please stop that.”
- “What even is this? This is a trash ripoff from Pokémon, even using their song. This is just dumb!”
- “No Pokémon theme song like in the advertisement.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users have noted that the emotional engagement of the game is hindered by occasional unresponsiveness when interacting with the screen, which can detract from the overall experience.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users feel that the game's design prioritizes monetization through ads over providing a genuinely replayable experience, leading to a perception of it as a time-wasting activity rather than an engaging game worth revisiting.
- “The game feels more like a cash grab with ads than a truly replayable experience.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to return for another playthrough.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices and variety makes replaying the game feel tedious.”