Nuumonsters

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"Nuumonsters is a future-set game where you become a top battler with curious creatures. Explore an open world filled with monsters, characters, and items, with 80 to collect and 100+ moves to use. Updates add event monsters, new areas, and gameplay improvements, along with customizable home base, fishing, and boating routes."

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Play Modes

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

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features charming animations and a nostalgic art style reminiscent of early Pokémon games.
The developer is responsive to feedback and actively works on bug fixes and improvements, showing commitment to the game's development.
Nuumonsters has potential with its unique mechanics, such as the ELO ranking system and the ability to re-battle trainers, which adds a fresh twist to the genre.

The game feels unfinished, lacking essential features like a proper story, inventory system, and clear explanations for mechanics, making it difficult to engage with.
Many quality of life issues exist, such as limited controller support, inability to switch monsters during battles, and unclear move descriptions, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The game has not received significant content updates in a long time, raising concerns about its development status and overall value for the price.

music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with initial disappointment due to the lack of background music, which was later addressed in an update. While some players appreciate the peaceful soundtrack and improvements, others find the music clunky, poorly looped, and lacking originality, suggesting it could benefit from a more fitting style like lofi or chiptune. Overall, the music is seen as a weak point that detracts from the game's potential, though there are hopes for future enhancements.
- “Some of the many improvements include new music, multi-platform gamepad support, and several Steam achievements.”
- “They will eventually include a story and an original soundtrack which will help fill the void.”
- “The game is very enjoyable from the peaceful soundtrack to the ping you get from catching a new monster.”
- “I was disappointed with the lack of background music when I started playing the game.”
- “The music is clunky, and the loop is done really poorly, cutting each song off awkwardly.”
- “The graphics are nice looking (Pokemon aesthetic), but the music is kind of boring; it should be lo-fi or chiptune for this kind of game.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many players feeling uninvested due to the absence of a coherent narrative. While some anticipate future updates that may introduce a story and original soundtrack, the current early access version offers little in terms of storytelling, leaving players without a clear incentive to progress. Overall, the consensus is that the story needs significant improvement to enhance the gaming experience.
- “The story needs work, but I'm guessing you're working on that.”
- “They will eventually include a story and an original soundtrack, which will help fill the void.”
- “You're not invested in a story that explains anything, so I forget.”
- “- no real story, so there's no incentive to progress.”
- “The game pretty much just starts and throws you into it with no introduction or any story elements really to speak of.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The graphics are generally well-received, drawing comparisons to the classic Pokémon Red/Blue aesthetic, with appealing visuals and customizable color options. However, some reviewers feel that while the graphics are nice, the overall presentation could benefit from a more engaging musical score.
- “The graphics are nice looking (Pokemon aesthetic) but the music is kind of boring; it should be lofi or chip for this kind of game.”
- “The graphics are great, and I like that you can customize the color of the game itself.”
- “In art style, it's very similar to Pokemon Red/Blue, and gameplay-wise, it has its own system.”
- “The graphics feel outdated, reminiscent of early 90s games like Pokémon Red/Blue.”
- “The art style lacks originality and fails to impress, making the game look like a relic from the past.”
- “Overall, the visuals are disappointing and do not meet modern gaming standards.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The gameplay is noted for its unique system reminiscent of classic titles like Pokémon Red/Blue, with a mix of positive aesthetics and enjoyable mechanics. However, many reviewers express concerns about the game's current state, suggesting it lacks polish and content, though they remain optimistic for future improvements. Overall, while the music and enjoyment levels are highly rated, the game is not yet recommended until further updates enhance its quality.
- “In terms of art style, it's very similar to Pokémon Red/Blue, and gameplay-wise, it has its own unique system.”
- “Music, gameplay, and overall enjoyment I got out of this game are all 10/10. Although it's not finished, it's easy to see where the game is going, and I cannot wait to play and stream along the way.”
- “Don't recommend it in its current state at the time of this review; however, this may change as the game receives more quality of life features and gameplay content in the future.”