NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters
- September 30, 2024
- DiceHit Games
Get on SteamNeoDuel: Backpack Monsters is a strategic auto-battler game where you collect, evolve, and combine Cosmions to create powerful synergies and defeat opponents. With asynchronous multiplayer gameplay, you can play at your own pace and rise through the leagues by winning battles against other players. Use crystals to upgrade your Cosmions and unlock unique fusion creatures for even more formidable teams.
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Reviews
- The game is fun and easy to pick up, with a charming art style and cute monster designs that enhance the overall experience.
- It offers a versatile fusion system that encourages experimentation and strategic gameplay, making each run feel unique.
- The asynchronous multiplayer feature allows for engaging competition without the need for real-time matches, adding to the game's appeal.
- The game is riddled with bugs and lacks polish, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences and a feeling of being in an early access state.
- The user interface is janky and lacks essential quality of life features, making navigation and item management cumbersome.
- There are significant balance issues, with certain builds dominating the gameplay and a lack of clear information on mechanics and item interactions.
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their admirable art style and engaging monster fusion concept, which enhances the overall visual appeal. However, some players noted a lack of clarity during battles, detracting from the experience. Overall, the visuals are a significant draw for many players, contributing to their enjoyment of the game.
“The art style is admirable and keeps you looking for different fusions.”
“I like the art style and the idea of collecting monsters and fusing them.”
“I really liked the visuals and design.”
“- No clear visuals on what's going on during a battle.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and offers a blend of complexity and simplicity, allowing for various builds and strategies based on relics and shop offers. Players find the mechanics intuitive and enjoyable, with a therapeutic quality stemming from collecting and evolving cute characters, making it both competitive and relaxing.
“The gameplay is complex enough; there are probably various builds that can get you the win as long as you can adapt to given relics and shop offers.”
“The cosmions are so cute, and the gameplay is really engaging. I'm not used to auto-sync battlers, but this one brings out the competitive side of me for sure!”
“The gameplay is complex enough; there are probably various builds that can get you the win as long as you can adapt to the given relics and shop offers.”
“Mechanics quickly click together, and trying to assemble your little dudes is quite fun.”
“This game is not that different, but the slow-paced and simpler (but still deep) mechanics, plus the little critters you collect, organize, and evolve, feel therapeutic in a way and help me relax and unwind (especially when I'm blessed by the RNG).”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it repetitive and poorly mixed, particularly during battles where sound effects overshadow the music. However, others appreciate the quality of the music itself, suggesting that it could enhance the experience if better integrated.
“The art is looking good, and the music is excellent.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
“The music is incredibly immersive, drawing you deeper into the game's world.”
“The music is repetitive, and the announcer's voiceover is comically bad. Just disable both and play some decent music; it's not a big deal.”
“The audio mixing is horrible; during battles, the music and sound effects are much louder than they should be.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been widely criticized for its instability, with many users labeling it as one of the most buggy full releases available on Steam.
“One of the most buggy full release games I have played on Steam ever.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is notably poor, with players experiencing severe framerate drops and stuttering, particularly during intense battle sequences in the later rounds, where performance can plummet to as low as 3 fps.
“The framerate absolutely tanks during battles towards the higher end of the rounds, dropping to around 3 fps with significant stuttering.”
“Optimization is a major issue; the game struggles to maintain a stable performance even on high-end systems.”
“I frequently experience severe lag and frame drops, making the gameplay nearly unplayable during intense moments.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers indicate that the game's replayability is high, particularly enhanced by ongoing post-launch updates that introduce new content and features.
“Due to the above, replayability seems high, especially as they continue with post-launch updates.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes makes me want to play through the game multiple times.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh thanks to the dynamic events and character interactions.”
“Due to the above, replayability seems high, especially as they are continuing with post-launch updates.”
“The game lacks significant changes in gameplay mechanics, making it feel repetitive after the first playthrough.”
“Once you complete the main story, there isn't much incentive to dive back in, as side quests feel uninspired and repetitive.”
