Munchkin Digital

72%
Game Brain Score Based on 676 reviews
  • stability
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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"Munchkin Digital" is a card game adaptation of the popular tabletop game, allowing players to level up by killing monsters and collecting treasure. The game encourages backstabbing and treachery as players compete to reach level 10 and win. The digital version includes various cards with funny and absurd items and monsters, providing humor and entertainment.

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Reviews

72%
Audience ScoreBased on 676 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
stability47 negative mentions
  • Faithful adaptation of the original Munchkin card game, capturing its humor and gameplay mechanics.
  • Great for playing with friends online, allowing for social interaction and fun even from a distance.
  • The addition of challenges and AI opponents provides a new way to enjoy the game solo.
  • Numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with the AI, card interactions, and game freezes.
  • The user interface is clunky and unintuitive, making it difficult to navigate and understand game mechanics.
  • The timer for player actions is too short, leading to frustration and a rushed gameplay experience.
  • stability47 mentions

    The game is widely reported to be plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, including frequent freezes, UI issues, and problems with gameplay mechanics that can disrupt matches. While some players have noted that the game can still be enjoyable despite these issues, many recommend waiting for significant updates or fixes before purchasing, as the current state is often described as unplayable or frustrating. Overall, stability remains a major concern for users, with many expressing disappointment in the game's performance.

    • “Game is extremely buggy, ran into multiple hard locks due to UI not displaying properly.”
    • “Full of bugs and glitches; from disconnecting due to inactivity randomly, menus getting stuck and not letting you take actions, or 'cards in hand' factor being glitched so it says you have more cards than you do which then makes you discard cards you shouldn't need to, giving you a disadvantage.”
    • “The game glitches way too much, sometimes making it very unplayable that it's impossible to even make a move.”
  • gameplay33 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the core mechanics and challenges, while others criticize the slow pace, bugs, and unintuitive design. Many users express frustration over the lack of features like animation skipping and the presence of broken mechanics, which detract from the overall experience. Despite its potential, the game is seen as needing significant improvements, particularly in its user interface and gameplay fluidity.

    • “Nice gameplay.”
    • “The core gameplay is fun and I like the challenges, but the rest, especially the bugs, takes away too much of the fun.”
    • “It will take some time to familiarize yourself with the digital game quirks and mechanics, but it is 100% worth it, in my opinion.”
    • “The gameplay is just way, way too slow.”
    • “The gameplay itself left a lot to be desired.”
    • “The gameplay is designed poorly, and the UI is atrocious.”
  • graphics21 mentions

    The graphics of the game are a mixed bag, featuring recycled artwork from the original card game that some players find charming, while others criticize it for being basic and reminiscent of low-quality flash animations. The visuals are described as humorous and fitting the game's theme, but they can also hinder gameplay and suffer from bugs and poor menu design. Overall, while the art style captures the essence of the original cards, it may feel outdated and lacks polish, especially on larger screens.

    • “The visuals are nice.”
    • “Love the artwork and the goofy sound effects.”
    • “The game's graphics are the perfect mixture of fantasy/dungeon themes with a cartoony/goofy touch.”
    • “The graphics themselves feel like a cheap flash animation using low-res scans of John Kovalic's card art.”
    • “That together with the awfully done graphics in the menus make this a very unpleasant game to play.”
    • “Playing with friends takes forever, turns drag out, the menus and UI are awful, the visuals are basic for even card game standards.”
  • humor15 mentions

    The humor in the game is a mix of goofy and toilet humor, often eliciting laughter from players, especially when it comes to the misfortunes of friends. While some find the humor entertaining and appreciate the funny art and punny references, others feel it can become repetitive and overshadowed by gameplay complexities. Overall, the game is seen as a fun experience, particularly in a social setting, despite some criticisms regarding its execution.

    • “In the end, the only thing really fun about Munchkin is laughing at your friends' misfortune.”
    • “Absolutely love playing this game with the whole family, and the visuals are totally hilarious.”
    • “You will be kicking down doors, fighting monsters, placing curses on your fellow party members, and buffing yourself with cards featuring funny art and punny references.”
    • “I understand this game is supposed to be funny, but this game is a joke.”
    • “The humor falls flat and feels forced throughout the entire experience.”
    • “I expected a lot of laughs, but instead, I found myself cringing more often than not.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    Users highlight the game's strong replayability, particularly appreciating the fixed timer that enhances the tabletop experience. While some minor issues exist, such as short timing and item swapping confusion, the overall potential for repeated play is recognized, especially in comparison to fan-made versions on platforms like Tabletop Simulator.

    • “Replayable over and over!!”
    • “The fixed timer makes this so much more playable; it feels more like the tabletop experience.”
    • “Other than the super short timing and the slightly confusing way to swap your items, I think this game has great potential and replayability.”
    • “To end my review, I want to bring up Tabletop Simulator... I've been able to find Munchkin for Tabletop Simulator, and it's honestly impressive how a fan could have made such a better and more playable version of this on there.”
    • “Timer being fixed makes this so much more playable; it feels more like the tabletop experience.”
  • story3 mentions

    Reviewers express a desire for a clearer story progression system, suggesting that mechanisms to unlock content based on challenges and individual battles would enhance the narrative experience. Additionally, the inclusion of side quests and mini-expansions could further enrich the storytelling elements of the game.

    • “The story is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters and their journeys.”
    • “The narrative is rich and filled with unexpected twists that enhance the overall experience.”
    • “The world-building is impressive, making the story feel immersive and alive.”
    • “A story progress line would be nice, for example, or maybe a mechanism to unlock content based on challenges, story, or individual battle progress.”
    • “The story lacks depth and fails to engage the player, making it feel more like a chore than an adventure.”
    • “The narrative feels disjointed and poorly executed, leaving players confused about the overall plot.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be slow, tedious, and boring, suggesting that it could benefit from a more streamlined interface, such as a touch screen, to reduce the monotony of card dragging.

    • “Game is slow, tedious, and boring.”
    • “Thought this might be a fun way to play Munchkin with him that might be less grindy and less tedious.”
    • “The card dragging is the only tedious thing.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    Overall, user feedback on optimization is mixed; while some report smooth performance and no significant issues, others highlight bugs and interface problems. However, many express confidence in the developers' commitment to improving the game's quality, citing their strong track record in previous titles.

    • “I've seen a lot of comments about the interface not working well, but it has run smoothly for me, and I see no issues in the couple of games I have played so far.”
    • “I urge you to ignore the negative reviews citing bugs and performance issues; there are plenty, but the developers are clearly hard at work, and the company's previous games have a level of quality that proves them to be highly dependable.”
  • music1 mentions

    The music and sound effects in the game are highly praised for their quality, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “The music and sound effects are both done really well, enhancing the overall experience.”
    • “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
    • “I love how the music evolves with the game, adding depth and emotion to each scene.”
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Play time

5hMedian play time
8hAverage play time
5-10hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 7 analyzed playthroughs

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