Neo Monsters

About

"Neo Monsters" is a Role Playing Game that allows players to capture and train over 2000 animated monsters. The game features real-time PvP battles and an intriguing storyline with delightful game mechanics and impressive graphics. However, it's important to note that the game has been reported to have bugs and grinding can be excessive, but it aims to make players into legends in this monster-filled world.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

story316 positive mentions

monetization59 negative mentions

Great graphics and monster designs, reminiscent of classic Pokémon games.
Engaging storyline with plenty of side quests and events to keep players entertained.
F2P friendly, allowing players to progress without spending money if they are patient.

Frequent 'connecting to server' messages that disrupt gameplay and slow down progress.
Low drop rates for legendary and mythic monsters, making it frustrating for players trying to build strong teams.
The tutorial is overly long and unskippable, which can be frustrating for experienced players.

story
595 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
42%
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its engaging plot and character development, often comparing it favorably to Pokémon. However, some users find the pacing slow and the difficulty spikes frustrating, leading to a grindy experience that detracts from enjoyment. Overall, while the storyline is considered interesting and well-designed, there are calls for more content and improvements to balance gameplay and narrative progression.
- “The storyline kept me hooked and engaged.”
- “I love the story and how you have to play with strategy; it's a great game if you want to play a game you should definitely play this one.”
- “This game has a nice story and cute design.”
- “The story takes so long just to get into the actual game. I play games to play, not sit here and listen to a story.”
- “The story starts really bad, slow, and with a lot of text—80% of it is useless, basically forcing you to skip through the whole thing!”
- “The storyline is boring, and the gameplay is pretty basic and uniform, but the dragon aspect of the game is really cool.”
graphics
347 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
23%
9%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the overall aesthetic and monster designs as appealing and unique. However, several users criticize the art style for being inconsistent, outdated, or overly simplistic, often comparing it unfavorably to other games like Pokémon. While some find the graphics enjoyable and fitting for the gameplay, others express a desire for improvements and updates to enhance the visual experience.
- “Superb graphics and layout of the game.”
- “The graphics are amazing!”
- “This game is amazing with great graphics and monsters.”
- “The graphics are dated and show the lack of care for the game.”
- “This game is a scam please don't buy it and waste your money in here this is total scam the graphics are beyond ugly the art styles are trash the server are poor I regret buying the game.”
- “Graphics look worse than the photos and it's not my phone, it's just the false advertising.”
gameplay
253 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
38%
8%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its strategic elements, unique mechanics, and engaging battles, while others criticize it for being slow, repetitive, and heavily reliant on pay-to-win mechanics. Players appreciate the variety of monsters and the fun gameplay loop, but express frustration over issues like low gem rewards, connection problems, and a lack of customization options. Overall, while the gameplay is enjoyable for some, it is marred by monetization concerns and technical issues that detract from the experience.
- “Awesome gameplay and storyline.”
- “The gameplay is exciting, the monsters are diverse and interesting, and the battles are challenging yet fun.”
- “Great gameplay, but it requires massive party sizes.”
- “Visually very bad, gameplay slow, boring, and almost no strategy to it.”
- “Beautiful graphics and storyline do not get me wrong, but the mechanics for this game are just a total mess, making it completely horrible and there are no options or free choices.”
- “Gameplay is so boring and has no challenge.”
monetization
123 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
29%
48%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the high cost of in-app purchases and the presence of microtransactions in a paid game. While some appreciate the absence of intrusive ads, others feel that the game is a cash grab, requiring significant spending to progress or access desirable content. Overall, players express frustration over the pricing structure and the reliance on microtransactions, despite enjoying the gameplay experience.
- “Amazing game! I already made one purchase and was very satisfied. I don't buy in-app purchases often as I tend to look for really great deals, which most games don't have. The $14.99 deal is worth it most of the time. My boyfriend and I enjoy this game a lot. He wishes they had monster fusion to make stronger monsters, but other than that, I give this game a 10 out of 5. Best free game with zero ads! Keep up the great work, devs!”
- “It's a great game with a very interesting plot, but the in-game purchases, like diamonds, are so pricey.”
- “Great game, been playing it for 2 years, no ads, don't have to pay to win, 100% recommend.”
- “The game could've been a cool monster catcher game but seems a bit outdated, and more of a cash grab now.”
- “It's a paid game with in-game purchases that are basically mandatory if you want anything cool, and most purchases are for a random chance of getting something.”
- “This game is just a cash grab.”
grinding
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews highlight that the game features extensive grinding, often leading to repetitive gameplay and frustration for players. Many express that significant time investment is required to progress, with some feeling that the grind is exacerbated by a paywall for upgrades and resources. While some players find enjoyment in the grind and daily play, others criticize it as tedious and unbalanced, making it less appealing for those who prefer a more streamlined experience.
- “At one point, your enemies' monsters become very bulky, very hard-hitting, and require a lot of grinding to progress unless you get really lucky.”
- “After a while of training, you realize you hit a paywall that only money or an obscene amount of grinding can fix, grinding that requires you to wait hours for ticket refills, just so you can scrape past milestones.”
- “It's absolutely rubbish, just so much time grinding to literally get a tiny reward.”
stability
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
97%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and glitches that hinder gameplay, including issues with online features and tutorial progression. While some players have not experienced these problems, the overall sentiment indicates that the game requires urgent fixes to address its numerous stability issues. Many users express frustration over wasted time and resources due to these persistent bugs, suggesting that the developers need to prioritize stability improvements.
- “Going great so far, no glitches! I enjoy the graphics and the Pokémon-like feel.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes, making for a seamless experience.”
- “I've played for hours without any issues; the stability is impressive!”
- “Secondly, sometimes when I play, the game freezes when I make a move and I have to exit the game because I waited for a long time, but the game was still not working, so my tickets went to waste. This problem happened to me several times.”
- “The island needs to be enhanced... and also the game always freezes and sometimes crashes for some reason. It needs to be fixed, please.”
- “Game freezes and crashes frequently.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its ability to enhance the atmosphere and complement the gameplay, particularly during battles. However, several users express frustration over the lack of options to adjust or mute the music, which can be overwhelming at times. Overall, while the soundtrack is generally well-received, the absence of customizable audio settings detracts from the experience for some players.
- “The music is nice, the game has a speed up option, it doesn't take too long to start up, ads aren't really happening (as far as I can tell) and there are bugs, yes, but few and far between.”
- “The background music blends very well with the mood and all the little monster designs are adorable.”
- “The music in the battle was amazing; you must play it, install it now, and it's fun!”
- “Once you launch the game, it blasts music which wouldn't be a problem if I could go to the options menu and turn it down, but no.”
- “The theme and background music is similar.”
- “Map format is very dated, graphics and music are meh, battle is boring and the prices are insanely high for what you receive.”
character development
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
27%
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Character development in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the character design and its strategic elements, while others find it uninspired and lacking depth. Many users express a desire for improvements in character design and voice integration, indicating that the current offerings do not meet their expectations. Overall, while there are positive aspects noted, significant enhancements are needed to satisfy a broader audience.
- “The character design looks good and the battle system seems interesting.”
- “It’s crazy awesome with intense strategy and nice character design.”
- “Interesting gameplay; I like the character design.”
- “The character designs are boring and uninspired, and the art style is so bland; it is nothing like the anime-esque art style it has on the game page.”
- “Cute idea, but boring... you don't really have control, no character design, and the description in-game just states what it is... pets forced to fight for amusement.”
- “In my opinion, they need to improve the character designs, as well as some monster designs.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it genuinely funny and enjoyable, while others feel it falls flat or is not as humorous as advertised. Overall, the comedic elements seem to resonate well with a portion of the audience, but there are notable criticisms regarding its effectiveness.
- “I'm laughing at the way this game was advertised here.”
- “Great game, really funny and enjoyable.”
- “This game is cool and more funny in battle.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The emotional responses to the game are mixed, with some players appreciating its wholesome elements and challenging gameplay, while others express frustration over its pay-to-win mechanics and lackluster storyline. Overall, the game elicits strong feelings, ranging from enjoyment to disappointment, highlighting a divide in player experiences.
- “Its a wholesome monster catcher game and it's pretty good on my mobile device.”
- “Wholesome gameplay high quality love me getting some mythic love.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
Overall, players appreciate the game's optimization, highlighting features like the ability to switch to an optimized team and smooth performance with impressive graphics. While there are minor issues such as occasional buffering, the game is generally well-received for its efficiency and enjoyable gameplay.
- “When I got off the training screen and went to do some online play, it warned me that I hadn't switched back to my optimized team, which is a feature that I personally find amazing.”
- “Apart from the occasional buffering between scenes, the game runs smoothly and has great graphics.”
- “A 4-star rating suits the game because it runs smoothly, has nice graphics, and is objectively fun and a good way to pass the time.”
- “The game constantly reminds me to switch back to my optimized team, which feels more like a chore than a feature.”
- “I find the optimization process tedious and time-consuming, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.”
- “The optimization settings are confusing and not user-friendly, making it difficult to enjoy the game.”