Rise of Monsters

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Rise of Monsters is a single player action game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Start an unexpected RPG adventure in Rise of Monsters! Evolve your creatures.

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68%

Audience ScoreBased on 199 reviews

monetization20 negative mentions

The game is very AFK friendly and offers a decent free-to-play experience with optional ads for bonuses.
Customization options for monster appearance add a unique touch, making the game visually appealing.
The gameplay is streamlined and less time-consuming compared to similar titles, making it addictive for casual players.

The game heavily relies on microtransactions and has a pay-to-win structure, making it frustrating for free players.
Many players feel misled by the advertising, claiming it falsely represents the gameplay and is a poor imitation of Spore.
The gameplay lacks depth and strategy, often reducing player interaction to simply watching the game play itself.

monetization
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the option to watch ads for bonuses without being forced to do so, while others criticize the prevalence of intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay. Many users feel that the game relies heavily on misleading advertising and a pay-to-win model, leading to frustration and disappointment. Overall, while some find the ad experience manageable, a significant number of players view it as a major drawback that detracts from the game's enjoyment.
- “There are ads everywhere that are constantly opening the app store, which forces you to close multiple things before the ad goes away.”
- “Forcing players to watch two ads back to back every time just makes the game not worth playing.”
- “Its all hype; everything about this is pay-to-win and just full of ads.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The gameplay has been criticized for its lack of choice and strategy, with players feeling that it offers a monotonous experience akin to a "click spam" mechanic with minimal engagement. While some appreciate the smoother progression and reduced grind, others highlight issues with balance and fairness, particularly regarding gear acquisition and the overall design, which they feel resembles a cash grab rather than a well-crafted game.
- “The gameplay feels smoother, progression is more rewarding, and it avoids many of the grindy pitfalls common in similar titles.”
- “Art is decently nice but gameplay is yet another click spam AFK plus village builder.”
- “Gameplay is totally different than Spore, do not install this.”
- “In this game, you don't choose anything, like completely....not even gear because it has only stat differences, no strategy, no sense, no change, nothing...your gameplay is 'open box', that's it.”
- “There is no strategy or gameplay.”
- “Rise of Monsters is just a visual ripoff of an old EA game called Spore, with a random pay-to-play framework around the gameplay as most cash grab companies do now.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the vibrant visuals and engaging art style, while others criticize its similarity to the art of "Spore." Additionally, players with medium specs report performance issues, impacting their experience. Overall, the graphics are noted as a strong point, contributing to the game's fun gameplay.
- “Fantastic new game - great graphics and gameplay, and you play online with others!”
- “Nice story and graphics, fun to play.”
- “3 stars for cool graphics, plants and zombies style.”
- “The game receives a lot of negative comments from players who draw similarities in its art style to Spore.”
- “Medium specs couldn't handle the graphics properly.”
- “It feels like the game ripped off the Spore art style for yet another simple idle game.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its engaging narrative and graphics, though some feel it lacks the depth and customization options of older games that allowed for more personal storytelling. Overall, it is considered fun to play.
- “Nice story and graphics, fun to play.”
- “It reminds me of a game I used to play, but the old game was better. In that game, you could create your own story and your own monster.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I found the plot predictable and uninspired, which made it difficult to stay engaged.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development has been criticized for its lack of originality, with users noting that the main character design and introductory cinematic appear to shamelessly copy elements from the game Spore.
- “The character development feels shallow and uninspired, lacking any real depth or growth throughout the game.”
- “I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful choices that affect character progression; it feels like a missed opportunity.”
- “The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evoke any emotional connection, making it hard to care about their journeys.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate that the game offers a smoother gameplay experience and more rewarding progression, successfully steering clear of the excessive grinding often found in similar titles.