Monster Super League
- September 6, 2016
- Smart Study Games
- 4h median play time
Monster Super League is a Role Playing game that offers a spectacular story and gameplay, with masterful graphics and excellent music. Players can catch and train astromons while experiencing plenty of humor and a wholesome story, but be prepared for grinding, ads, and some bugs. The game invites you to a fun and exciting world of adventures with your very own astromons.
Reviews
- Very fun and addictive game with a lot of things to do.
- Great graphics and character designs, making the gameplay visually appealing.
- F2P friendly with plenty of opportunities to earn premium currency without spending money.
- Frequent crashes and issues with loading, especially after updates.
- High costs for in-game upgrades and items, making progression feel slow.
- Some players experience bugs that prevent them from accessing their accounts or completing missions.
- graphics600 mentions
- 74 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant and cute art style, with many users noting the impressive detail and animation quality. However, some players have reported issues with lag and freezing, particularly when switching screens or during gameplay, suggesting that performance optimization is needed. Overall, while the visuals are generally considered excellent for a mobile game, there are calls for improvements to ensure smoother performance across various devices.
“The graphics are amazing, and the play style is easy but fun.”
“The graphics are done beautifully, and the pictures that the game shows you just make the game look amazing!”
“I love the graphics and the characters!”
“The graphics are nice but the events are tedious, with event monsters being way too rare to encounter in the wild.”
“Good game but I'm giving it a 3 stars because it's very laggy and the art style is very simplistic and clay-looking for the characters. Please sort out the lag; it's making it unplayable.”
“Well now it's my third time with this game; still, the graphics are dull. The developers never try to improve the graphics because of this I'll give 1 star. They just respond but never change anything except the events.”
- gameplay334 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally well-received, with many players praising its fun mechanics, engaging monster-catching elements, and appealing graphics. However, some users note issues such as repetitive gameplay, lag, and excessive loading times, which can detract from the overall experience. While the game offers a solid and addictive gameplay loop, it may require improvements to keep players engaged in the long term.
“The gameplay is very fun, and I love the variety of monsters you can catch as well as the graphics, but I do have some minor problems.”
“The gameplay is super fun, the presentation is neat, and the graphics are pretty good for a mobile game!”
“I really love this game; it's the perfect combination of collection with great gameplay and creatures. It's a delightful 5-star for me.”
“The gameplay gets boring fast.”
“Now there isn't a single day without freezing during gameplay.”
“The gameplay can be tedious, but it is addictive.”
- story332 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its engaging narrative and cute characters, often drawing comparisons to Pokémon. However, some users criticize the story for being repetitive and lacking depth, with a desire for more innovative content and updates. Additionally, technical issues such as crashes and mission resets detract from the overall experience, leaving players frustrated despite the game's appealing graphics and gameplay mechanics.
“I love the story, the little creatures, and there's enough for me to do where I know I won't get bored.”
“The story is great, especially due to the fun and personable characters that you meet throughout each level and on the airship. There is always something to do in the game with its endless quest list and its many events and activities.”
“This game has it all: cute creatures to collect, an engaging story, off-the-chart graphics and animation, cute anime character choice, and easy gameplay!”
“However, the story lacks luster and is quite boring; the events have become stale and repetitive, as opposed to how they once kept becoming better, more innovative, and diverse.”
“The story is lacking; the whole 'the deity chose you' plot is cliché.”
“The storyline isn't very riveting, and the game just repeats daily tasks without any real progression.”
- monetization170 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 16 % neutral mentions
- 78 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is largely based on optional ads that players can choose to watch for rewards, which many reviewers appreciate as it avoids the intrusive ad experience common in other games. However, there are significant complaints about the game crashing when attempting to watch ads, and some players feel that in-app purchases are overpriced and create a sense of pressure to spend money. Overall, while the game offers a fair amount of free content, the execution of its ad system and the pricing of in-app purchases have drawn mixed reactions.
“Though some of the in-app purchases are a bit pricey, the game gives you plenty of freebies and has frequent sales on said purchases.”
“In-app purchases can be acquired by watching 15-30 second ads.”
“Super fun! In-game purchases don't feel forced, it's pretty easy to get what you need, and the sprites are amazing.”
“The game feels very much like a cash grab in every sense.”
“Too many ads and too much pay-to-win content.”
“Ever since the recent update which added the ads, the game freezes and crashes non-stop and it has become impossible to play the game anymore.”
- grinding155 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 99 % negative mentions
The game is widely regarded as extremely grindy, with many players expressing frustration over the slow progression and tedious resource farming required for character evolution and upgrades. While some appreciate the challenge and find the grinding rewarding, others feel it detracts from the overall enjoyment, leading to a repetitive experience that can become stale. Despite its grindy nature, the game is often described as fun and visually appealing, with a decent free-to-play model that allows players to earn resources without spending money.
“Considering the poor reputation for mobile monster collecting games, this game actually wow'd me with the surprising quality of what you are getting when you download. However, I do have one minor criticism in that evolution in the game is far too grindy.”
“The only thing I really am annoyed with is the superstore grinding. I've spent hours just to get one or two super stones, but it's not enough to make me not want to play it. Maybe make it easier to obtain the super evolution materials.”
“However, the game is quite grindy and feels unrewarding, while making it extremely difficult to get certain astromons.”
- stability108 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 3 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezing and crashing reported by users across various devices. Many players experience interruptions during gameplay, often requiring them to restart the app, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. While some users report smooth experiences, the overwhelming consensus highlights the need for urgent fixes to address these persistent bugs and improve stability.
“No lag, no freezes, and I can play for hours.”
“The gameplay is smooth and runs great.”
“I'm only on day one of playing and so far no glitches.”
“The only problem is that it freezes up a lot, and I mean a lot!!”
“I can't play it; every time I log in, it freezes or stops working.”
“Used to be a fun game, but lately it constantly freezes every few minutes, which requires a restart.”
- music45 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its quality and fit within the gameplay, while others criticize it for being repetitive, distorted, or even annoying. Many users express frustration over technical issues that affect the music, such as static sounds and music cutting out during gameplay. Overall, while some find the soundtrack enjoyable, a significant number feel it lacks variety and can detract from the gaming experience.
“The game is awesome; it's just like Pokémon and Summoner Wars combined. You get to catch or hatch your monsters, and I think it's really super fun. It has great music, so you guys should download it!”
“The characters are great, and the music is totally awesome.”
“This game is really fun and awesome! The graphics look so good on my really old phone, and the music is really good as well.”
“The only downside is the soundtrack has little to no variation, so it grows stale very fast.”
“This game has been out for a year and then some, and there's still the same one track for all quest stages, the same one track for boss battles... you'd think by now they'd have better music?”
“The reason why I mute my sound is because the sound and music in the game is nothing but static buzzing, very very annoying.”
- character development34 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is highly praised for its vibrant and unique character designs, which enhance the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the charming visuals and fluid animations, noting that the character designs offer a sense of choice and creativity that is often lacking in other games. While the character designs are consistently described as cute and appealing, some players express concerns about other aspects of the game, such as sound quality and gameplay clarity.
“I absolutely love the character designs, which give the player a sense of choice, something you can rarely find in games because they lead you down the same path of design.”
“The character designs are phenomenal and the storyline is intriguing.”
“Creative and unique character designs, adorable artwork, gorgeous animation.”
“My question is what happened to the character designs?!”
“I love the art and character design but sometimes I don't even know what I'm doing or why.”
“Character designs are pretty and well animated, however I can't fully recommend it only because the sound is terrible whenever I play.”
- humor28 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is widely praised for its humor, featuring charming dialogue, funny animations, and entertaining character interactions that keep players engaged. While some players note frustrations with game mechanics, the overall comedic tone and lighthearted moments contribute to a delightful experience. The humor is described as pleasant and varied, making it a standout aspect of the game.
“The story is amazing, and so are the funny animations.”
“I recommend it to anyone who wants to have a funny and magical time catching and raising creatures while saving the world!”
“It's funny when you talk to the NPCs and it has great graphics and a really good story.”
- optimization20 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 5 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
Overall, players have mixed feelings about the game's optimization. While many report smooth performance and enjoyable graphics on their devices, several users experience issues such as freezing, lag, and crashes, particularly on certain Android models. There is a consensus that further optimization is needed to enhance stability and performance across all devices.
“The game is fun, has quite a bit to do, a lot to collect, and runs smoothly on my device with hardly, if any, frame rate drops at all.”
“Fantastic game, runs smoothly and enjoyable gameplay!”
“Great game, runs smoothly.”
“The lag was unbearable; I did not bother to play it again. Nothing changed; it's still unoptimized as before.”
“Too bad the battle part is not optimized for Samsung Fold 2.”
“Graphics are not optimized on my device; they are still blurry even with low resolution mode turned off.”
- emotional11 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players have expressed a mixed emotional response to the game, with some finding it heartwarming and capable of evoking tears, particularly due to its impactful ending. However, others feel that certain mechanics, like sacrificing creatures, hinder emotional attachment and create a disconnect, making it difficult to fully engage with the game's emotional narrative. Overall, while the game has moments that resonate deeply, it could benefit from enhancements like voice acting and more interactive elements to strengthen the emotional experience.
“It was very heartwarming.”
“It was such a surprise, I cried.”
“I cried so much because the ending was so sad but honestly very amazing; the action was plentiful and I loved how good the quality was!”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game boasts high replayability due to its extensive collection mechanics, including filling out an encyclopedia of astromons and acquiring various items to enhance characters. Additionally, the presence of multiple playable characters and abundant content encourages players to revisit the game for new experiences.
“The replay value is incredible; there's so much to obtain in this game, from filling out your encyclopedia with astromons to collecting useful items that make them stronger in battle.”
“The variety of gameplay options ensures that each playthrough feels fresh and engaging.”
“The replay value is high; there's so much to obtain in this game, from filling out your encyclopedia with astromons to collecting useful items that make them stronger in battle.”
“There are so many more playable characters and additional content to explore.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized by a nice ambiance and pleasant graphics, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, with stunning graphics that enhance the overall experience.”
“The game's ambiance draws you in, creating a captivating world that feels alive.”
“Every detail contributes to a rich atmosphere that keeps you engaged and wanting to explore more.”