Munchkin

About

Munchkin is a single player action game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Munchkin is a casual single-player card game where you kill monsters and grab loot in a humorous, fantasy-themed setting. While it captures the fun and chaotic spirit of the classic card game, players should be aware that it is full of bugs which may affect gameplay. Despite this, it offers an entertaining experience for fans of lighthearted dungeon crawling.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 327 reviews

replayability3 positive mentions

stability29 negative mentions

The game is a faithful adaptation of the physical card game, capturing its fun and humor.
The developers are responsive and have quickly addressed bugs, improving the overall experience.
It's a great way to play Munchkin on the go, allowing for both single-player and multiplayer options.

The AI often targets the human player, making the game feel unbalanced and frustrating.
There are numerous bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, including freezing and issues with card mechanics.
The user interface is cluttered and difficult to navigate, especially on mobile devices, making it hard to read cards and access features.

stability
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
94%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes, glitches, and bugs that disrupt gameplay, particularly on tablets compared to phones. While many players find the game enjoyable and addictive, the prevalence of technical problems has led to frustration, especially given the app's price point. Overall, the game's stability is a major concern, detracting from the overall experience.
- “Definitely a 5 when it's bug-free.”
- “Actually a great game; it runs smoothly and the UI is good.”
- “This game is a buggy mess; a shadow of its former self.”
- “Game freezes, dice do not display correct rolls, and other small bugs litter the game.”
- “It's a fun addictive game but for the price you pay for the app it's way too buggy; I am okay with bugs in free or very cheap apps, not in a $10 app, get it sorted.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with users highlighting significant bugs and glitches that hinder the experience, particularly on mobile devices. While some appreciate the core mechanics and find the gameplay enjoyable, others criticize the user interface and the frustrating timer system that can lead to skipped turns. Overall, the gameplay shows potential but suffers from technical issues and design choices that detract from its enjoyment.
- “Definitely a learning curve, but I was pleasantly surprised with the gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is good, but everything is much too small on a phone.”
- “The game is fun, but the timer mechanic skips your turn when you could play something.”
- “Need to fix these bugs because it ruins the gameplay when the items don't even work as supposed to.”
- “Not sure why all the high reviews; it's borderline unplayable with the touchscreen and card mechanics.”
- “Bad UI, glitchy gameplay, etc. Just play the normal card game.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the game to have good replay value, indicating that it offers enough variety and engaging content to encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “The game offers excellent replay value, keeping me engaged for hours.”
- “With multiple endings and diverse character choices, the replayability is outstanding.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and unique, making me want to dive back in again and again.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews; while some users find them to be horrible, others appreciate the visuals, highlighting them as great in the context of a fun and strategic card game.
- “It's a fun, wacky card game with a fair amount of strategy and great graphics.”
- “The graphics are absolutely terrible.”
- “The visual quality is disappointing and feels outdated.”
- “The character models look bland and lack detail.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of the game is criticized for being a poorly executed cash grab, despite some players preferring its upfront price over free-to-play models laden with microtransactions. While the card game itself is appreciated, the overall execution raises concerns about its value.
- “I'd rather play this for that price than deal with a microtransaction cash grab that claims to be free gaming.”
- “I love the card game, but this feels like a poorly coded cash grab.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game generally runs smoothly with appealing background ambience and authentic card designs, though some users note that text on the cards could be larger and that further optimizations are needed for an even better experience. Overall, players still find it enjoyable.
- “The game runs smoothly, the background ambience is good, and the cards are all authentic and look great! (The text on the cards could be a bit bigger.)”
- “Some optimizations are needed, though you'll have a lot of fun!”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users overwhelmingly praise the game's humor, describing it as "absolutely hilarious" and "so funny," indicating a strong comedic appeal that enhances the overall experience.
- “So funny!”
- “Absolutely hilarious!”