Nuumonsters

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Nuumonsters is a single player open world role playing game with a anime theme. It was developed by Yana and was released on February 18, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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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Single-Player

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Nuumonsters captures the nostalgic charm of classic monster-collecting RPGs with its colorful pixel art and engaging world design.
The game introduces unique mechanics like the 'Burst' system and an ELO ranking system that adds depth to battles and progression.
The developer is responsive to community feedback and actively working on updates, showing a commitment to improving the game over time.

The game currently lacks essential quality-of-life features, such as detailed move descriptions, visible stats, and a coherent narrative, making gameplay feel disjointed.
Combat is overly simplistic and can feel repetitive, with limited strategic options and a lack of transparency regarding monster abilities and effectiveness.
As an Early Access title, Nuumonsters suffers from technical issues, inconsistent pacing, and a lack of content, which may frustrate players looking for a polished experience.

music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the nostalgic and upbeat melodies that enhance the exploration and battle atmosphere. However, others have criticized the lack of background music at launch, awkward looping, and a general sense of the soundtrack being uninspired or poorly implemented. Recent updates have introduced new music, which some players hope will improve the overall experience.
- “The soundtrack reinforces the nostalgic atmosphere with upbeat, looping melodies that fit the mood of exploration and battle.”
- “The game is very enjoyable from the peaceful soundtrack to the ping you get from catching a new monster.”
- “Some of the many improvements include new music, multi-platform gamepad support, and several Steam achievements.”
- “I was disappointed with no background music when I started playing the game.”
- “The music is clunky; it feels like it's not used well.”
- “The loop is also done really poorly, so it cuts each song off awkwardly.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
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The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and emotional engagement, leaving players feeling uninvested and directionless. While some acknowledge a light narrative and the potential for future improvements, many agree that the current absence of a compelling storyline detracts from the overall experience. As it stands, the game feels incomplete, with players hoping for more substantial story elements in future updates.
- “Contrary to what some other reviews have said, it does have a light story, and it does have an inventory.”
- “They will eventually include a story and an original soundtrack which will help fill the void.”
- “The story needs work, but I'm guessing you're working on that.”
- “While the setup promises a futuristic world where trainers use advanced technology to interact with the nuu, the story provides little context or emotional grounding.”
- “It's not even immediately clear when the game has ended, since the lack of story means you just run out of places to unlock.”
- “The game pretty much just starts and throws you into it with no introduction or any story elements really to speak of.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
45%
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Nuumonsters offers a blend of classic monster-collecting RPG elements with a modern twist, featuring a straightforward combat system and a unique "burst" mechanic for enhanced attacks. While the game aims to establish its own identity and lore, some players feel the gameplay lacks refinement and depth, with minimal narrative engagement. Despite these critiques, the aesthetics and overall enjoyment have garnered positive feedback, indicating potential for future development.
- “Nuumonsters, developed and published by Yanako RPGs, is an ambitious indie project that seeks to capture the charm of classic monster-collecting RPGs while infusing it with a futuristic setting and a modernized gameplay framework.”
- “It is clear that Yanako RPGs aims to create not just another monster-collecting clone but a game with its own identity, mechanics, and worldbuilding.”
- “Together, these elements make for a world that feels alive and full of potential, even when the gameplay itself doesn’t always reach the same level of refinement.”
- “Players are dropped into the world with minimal explanation, and the narrative mostly takes a back seat to the mechanical loop of battling and collecting.”
- “Combat is straightforward, and the system introduces a 'burst' mechanic that allows players to unleash a more powerful version of an attack once per battle.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
50%
The graphics feature charming pixel art reminiscent of classic 16-bit RPGs, with warm tones that evoke nostalgia, similar to the aesthetics of Pokémon Red/Blue. While many appreciate the visuals and customization options, some feel the music does not match the game's retro style. Overall, the graphics are well-received, though opinions on the accompanying audio vary.
- “Its pixel art presentation evokes the aesthetics of classic 16-bit RPGs, with towns, forests, and urban landscapes rendered in warm, nostalgic tones.”
- “It also has adorable retro visuals and great music!”
- “The graphic is great and I like that you can customize the color of the game itself.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making them feel lifeless.”
- “The environments are bland and repetitive, failing to create an immersive experience.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is enhanced by a nostalgic soundtrack featuring upbeat, looping melodies that complement the themes of exploration and battle, creating an engaging and immersive experience for players.
- “The soundtrack reinforces the nostalgic atmosphere with upbeat, looping melodies that fit the mood of exploration and battle.”
- “The game's environment is richly detailed, creating an immersive atmosphere that draws you in and makes you feel part of the world.”
- “The lighting and sound design work together beautifully to create a haunting atmosphere that lingers long after you've put the game down.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that grinding can be inconsistent, with some areas demanding significant effort to reach level requirements, while others allow for a more straightforward progression.
- “Some areas require extensive grinding to meet level expectations, while others are surprisingly easy to breeze through.”
- “The grinding feels repetitive and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “I spent hours grinding for resources, only to find that the rewards were not worth the effort.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers replayability through the ability to rebattle non-elite trainers who become stronger over time, providing a fresh challenge and mitigating the grind. However, this feature also underscores the game's unbalanced difficulty curve.
- “The game allows players to rebattle non-elite trainers who grow stronger over time, adding replayability and helping to offset the grind.”
- “The game allows players to rebattle non-elite trainers who grow stronger over time, which adds some replayability and helps offset the grind, but it also highlights how unbalanced the difficulty curve can be.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to replay the game, as the side quests feel repetitive and lack depth.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices and consequences in different playthroughs makes the game feel stale after the first run.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is perceived as lacking, with users noting that while the futuristic setup has potential, the story fails to provide sufficient context or emotional depth. It feels more like an unfinished prototype than a fully realized adventure, hinting at the possibility of a more engaging narrative in the future.
- “It feels less like a finished adventure and more like a prototype for something greater—a glimpse of what could eventually become a heartfelt, engaging indie take on the monster-collecting genre.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Nuumonsters generally performs well with smooth gameplay and quick loading times; however, it suffers from inconsistent technical polish, featuring occasional glitches, abrupt transitions, and placeholder animations that indicate it is still in development.
- “Performance-wise, nuumonsters runs smoothly and loads quickly, but technical polish remains inconsistent, with occasional glitches, abrupt transitions, and placeholder animations reminding players that the game is still a work in progress.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Nuumonsters generally performs well with quick loading times and smooth gameplay; however, it suffers from inconsistent technical polish, featuring occasional glitches, abrupt transitions, and placeholder animations that indicate it is still in development.
- “Performance-wise, nuumonsters runs smoothly and loads quickly, but technical polish remains inconsistent, with occasional glitches, abrupt transitions, and placeholder animations reminding players that the game is still a work in progress.”