NEODUEL: Backpack Monsters

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NeoDuel: 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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Play Modes

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 155 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

music4 negative mentions

The game features cute graphics and engaging gameplay, making it fun and addictive.
There are many strategic options and build possibilities, allowing for a satisfying experience as players experiment with different Cosmion combinations.
The developers are actively working on improvements and updates, showing commitment to enhancing the game over time.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and UI issues, leading to a frustrating user experience.
There is a lack of essential features, such as a clear guide for fusions and a more transparent energy system, which can hinder gameplay.
The game feels unpolished and incomplete, with many players comparing it unfavorably to its predecessor, Backpack Battles.

gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
50%
14%
The gameplay is described as fun, engaging, and complex, offering a blend of cozy and competitive elements that cater to both casual and serious players. With intuitive mechanics and a focus on experimentation through various builds and combinations of cute creatures called cosmions, players find the experience both therapeutic and addictive. The asynchronous multiplayer aspect adds a unique twist, making matches quick and exciting, though some minor drawbacks are noted.
- “I really like the asynchronous multiplayer style of gameplay, and there aren't many games that have that, fewer still that play quite like this.”
- “The game’s mechanics are both intuitive and deep, allowing for endless experimentation with different cosmion combinations and item setups.”
- “This game has excellent potential, complexity, enhancements to the genre and gameplay, but it is also burdened by many small negative things.”
- “As a regular TFT player, this game gives a bit of a similar vibe gameplay-wise but with an 'alchemy' type twist where you can combine your monsters called cosmions.”
- “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.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
38%
13%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant and cute art style, which enhances the overall enjoyment and appeal. Players appreciate the smooth gameplay and the engaging visuals, although some note a lack of clarity during battles. Overall, the art design is a significant draw for many, contributing to a fun and rewarding gaming experience.
- “The art style is admirable and keeps you looking for different fusions.”
- “I bought the game because I liked its visuals.”
- “The graphics are vibrant, and the gameplay is smooth, making each duel exciting and rewarding.”
- “- no clear visuals on what's going on during a battle”
- “- no clear visuals on what's going on during a battle”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players find the replayability of the game to be high, particularly due to ongoing post-launch updates and the variety of viable synergies available. Even with limited playtime, many users feel that the game's depth justifies its price, suggesting a strong incentive to revisit the experience.
- “Due to the above, replayability seems high, especially as they are continuing with post-launch updates.”
- “Now, I've only a few hours in the game, but I've already experienced many viable synergies and can see this game easily having high replayability.”
- “The depth and replayability on offer, for me at least, is well worth the asking price.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it repetitive and criticizing the announcer's voiceover as comically poor. Additionally, there are complaints about poor audio mixing, particularly during battles where music and sound effects clash. However, a few users have praised the music as excellent, indicating a divide in player experience.
- “The art is looking good, the music is excellent.”
- “The music is repetitive, and the announcer's voiceover is comically bad. Disabling both and playing some music would be a simple fix.”
- “The audio mixing is horrible; during battles, the music and sound effects are much louder than they should be.”
- “The music is repetitive, and the announcer's voiceover is comically bad. Disabling both and playing some music would be a simple fix.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features an interesting and unique gameplay experience, but many users feel it would benefit from a dedicated single-player story mode. The ongoing support and updates from the development team enhance its appeal, making it worth trying.
- “This could use a single player/story mode in my opinion, but the gameplay itself is interesting and different.”
- “The added story mode and continued support from the development team makes this one to try for sure!”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been widely criticized for its poor stability, with multiple users labeling it as one of the most buggy full releases they've encountered on Steam.
- “One of the most buggy full release games I have played on Steam ever.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is severely lacking, particularly during intense battles, where players report drastic framerate drops to as low as 3 fps and noticeable stuttering, significantly impacting gameplay experience.
- “The framerate absolutely tanks during battles towards the higher end of the rounds, dropping to around 3 fps with significant stuttering.”
- “The framerate absolutely tanks during battles towards the higher end of the rounds, dropping to around 3 fps with significant stuttering.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Reviewers express a desire for greater variety in character designs and customization options at the beginning of the game, indicating that the current selection feels limited and could benefit from future updates.
- “Many more character designs would be nice to see in an update; having more options to choose from at the outset would be preferable as well.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization strategy is criticized for undermining player engagement by highlighting a lack of participants through daily and weekly rank gain leaderboards, which may deter new players from joining.
- “The monetization system feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to keep up with others.”
- “It's frustrating that essential features are locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game fully without spending.”
- “The constant barrage of ads and in-game purchases detracts from the overall experience, making it feel more like a cash grab than a game.”