Monsters Ate My Birthday Cake

About

As so many of these things do, it all begins on a magical island. In this case, Gogapoe Island, a place populated by both humans and monsters. What starts out as a mission to get back Niko's birthday cake becomes a quest for the fate of Gogapoe itself. But, ya know, cake is still super important, too! Oodles of friendly monsters will join Niko's quest and use their kooky powers to help him explor…

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Play Modes

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

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 118 reviews

story14 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game features adorable art, a unique story, and a fantastic soundtrack, making it a delightful experience for players of all ages.
Puzzles are creatively designed and provide a good challenge without being overly complex, encouraging replayability to achieve all objectives.
Many players have fond memories of the game from their childhood, and it continues to hold up well, providing nostalgia and enjoyment years later.

Some players found the gameplay to be a bit mechanical and repetitive, with levels that can feel short and lacking in surprise.
There are occasional glitches and bugs, particularly with achievements not unlocking properly, which can detract from the overall experience.
While the humor is appreciated by many, some players feel it can be childish and not as engaging for those looking for a deeper narrative.

story
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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8%
The game features a charming and unique story complemented by adorable art and music, making it appealing for players of all ages. While many reviewers appreciate the engaging narrative and character development, particularly the villains' redemption arc, some express a desire for a more substantial storyline, noting that it unfolds slowly and leaves several plot threads unresolved. Overall, the story enhances the gameplay experience, but there is potential for deeper exploration in future installments.
- “It features a fantastic, unique story, incredible music, adorable art, and lovable characters.”
- “The story is really interesting and very cool, and the villain's redemption is very good.”
- “Gameplay is good, and the story is excellent.”
- “The story seems to unravel a bit slowly (what little story there is).”
- “I give them credit for including a story, but I'd love more of it.”
- “The game even has a thread of a story to it, although some threads are left dangling at the end of the game.”
humor
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as cute, whimsical, and often inspired by early 2010s animated shows, making it appealing to a wide audience. While some find it dated and occasionally childish, many appreciate its witty references and hilarious dialogues, contributing to an overall fun experience. The humor is generally well-received, though opinions on its effectiveness may vary among players.
- “Very cute and funny.”
- “Fun game, cute design and hilarious dialogues!”
- “Some of the references were pretty funny and the humor was witty.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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35%
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The music in the game, composed by disasterpeace, is widely praised for its incredible quality and charm, enhancing the overall experience alongside the cute art style and engaging gameplay. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, with many expressing their admiration for the music and even purchasing the soundtrack separately. Overall, the combination of delightful audio and visuals contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Everything else, the sprites, gameplay, and the incredible soundtrack by Disasterpeace all still hold up pretty well to this day.”
- “It features a fantastic, unique story, incredible music, adorable art, and lovable characters.”
- “I discovered this game because Disasterpeace composed the soundtrack, and I adore Disasterpeace.”
- “I discovered this game because Disasterpeace composed the soundtrack and I adore Disasterpeace.”
- “It's a cute game - with cute graphics, cute music and audio, and a cute storyline, all while still being difficult enough to make you play levels a couple of times to get three stars or to figure things out.”
- “Absolutely recommended, insanely cute and charming with its art style and soundtrack.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
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Overall, the gameplay is praised for its clever mechanics and engaging puzzles, though some players find it a bit mechanical. The game features a variety of mechanics and relies on teamwork, contributing to its positive reception alongside its charming graphics and compelling story. While the gameplay holds up well, enjoyment may vary based on personal preference.
- “Everything else, the sprites, gameplay, the incredible soundtrack by Disasterpeace, all still holds up pretty well to this day.”
- “Interesting lore, good puzzles, art style, and gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is good, and the story is excellent.”
- “The gameplay is clever, but it feels a bit mechanical.”
- “The gameplay is clever, but it feels a bit mechanical.”
- “The gameplay?”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their cute and charming art style, which complements the whimsical storyline and engaging gameplay. Reviewers highlight the appealing visuals and enjoyable soundtrack, making it a delightful experience for players of all ages. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's charm and fun factor.
- “Absolutely recommended, insanely cute and charming with its art style and soundtrack.”
- “It's a cute game - with cute graphics, cute music and audio, and a cute storyline, all while still being difficult enough to make you play levels a couple of times to get three stars or to figure things out.”
- “Recommended for all ages of games for difficulty of puzzles and funny storyline and whimsical graphics.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's stability is generally acceptable, with occasional glitches causing character deaths that require level restarts; however, these instances are infrequent and levels are short, minimizing disruption. Some users also noted issues with buggy achievements, which slightly detracts from the overall experience.
- “My experience would've been better if the achievements weren't so buggy.”
- “There's some glitches here and there where a character might die for seemingly no reason and you have to restart the level, but each level can be completed in three minutes or less and it happens rarely, so it's not a huge problem in my eyes.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game offers significant replayability, allowing players to revisit cutscenes by entering their respective "stages." Overall, it is praised as a great puzzle game with ample opportunities for replay.
- “Even the cutscenes are replayable by entering their 'stage'.”
- “Nothing else really needs to be added to this review, but it's a great puzzle game with a ton of replay value.”