S.U.M. Slay Uncool Monsters

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S.U.M. Slay Uncool Monsters is a single player casual puzzle game with fantasy and dark fantasy themes. It was developed by Doomster Entertainment and was released on February 19, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

In S.U.M. you'll put your Quick-Math skills to test! Fight very Uncool Monsters using Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication & Division.

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 96 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

story1 negative mentions

Engaging and fun educational math gameplay suitable for children and brain exercise for all ages.
Cute retro pixel art style and pleasant soundtrack that complement the game's concept.
Free to play with a simple, intuitive math mechanic that promotes quick mental calculation and problem solving.

Gameplay becomes repetitive and lacks variety, leading to diminishing interest over time.
Progression system and RPG elements are minimal and superficial, offering little impact or motivation.
Monetization strategies are seen as predatory by some, with DLC content required for full completion.

gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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46%
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The gameplay offers an interesting and addicting math-based mechanic with increasing difficulty and satisfying visual and sound effects, but it remains highly repetitive and linear with minimal variation or player agency. DLCs add some character classes, but these mainly alter stats and a single skill without significantly impacting core gameplay. Overall, while engaging initially, the experience lacks depth and variety beyond its core mechanic.
- “On the side of mechanics, it's an interesting take on math and a spin on type to kill, but of course it's math to kill which gets harder and harder while keeping how to play as simple as clicking the correct integers.”
- “I absolutely find the gameplay interesting in the sense that it gets more difficult in three side chained ways.”
- “Amazing, addicting gameplay with the right visual effects and sounds to give each math problem impact and make solving it feel satisfying.”
- “The game is too linear, doesn't have equipment or a story, and the gameplay is all the same except for the different operations you have to perform. There are DLCs with different character classes, but they only change some stats and a skill that you have little to no agency over.”
- “Playing for free is skeletal. There isn't anything to engage with or experience outside of the raw gameplay. The default free class has an ability that's near impossible to use as it involves trying to line up a column or row of the same number, which is an impossible multitasking dependent on random number generation, so it's triggered only by accident.”
- “With all the positives comes the main negative, which is that the gameplay is repetitive and doesn’t change.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
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The graphics feature a retro, pixelated art style that is simple and nostalgic rather than advanced or realistic. While some criticize the visuals as basic or low-quality, others find the charming, old-school style appealing and suitable for the game's casual, engaging gameplay. Overall, the graphics are functional and fitting for the game's aesthetic, though not exceptional.
- “Cute retro graphics; the music is not off-putting even after hearing it many times, making it easy to get my little one to play and learn.”
- “Nice pixelated graphics that are easy on the eyes.”
- “Has a cool old-school 8-bit pixel art style.”
- “This features really godawful pixelcrap 'art' instead of real graphics.”
- “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to do the job of creating 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
- “Games like Terraria and Stardew Valley succeeded despite the bad graphics, not because of them.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is generally well-received, described as catchy and thoughtfully crafted with a retro charm that complements the visuals. While some find it repetitive over time, it remains pleasant and suitable for engaging players, especially younger audiences. Overall, the soundtrack adds to the immersive and enjoyable experience.
- “The music and art are beautifully crafted, and you can truly feel the developer's care in creating a thoughtful, immersive experience for the player.”
- “Cute retro graphics, music is not off putting after hearing it for the 10,000th time, easy to get my little one to play/learn.”
- “It is well designed, has fun little animations and sprites, and the soundtrack is fine too.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is light and simple, serving mainly as a casual, brain-teasing backdrop rather than a deep narrative experience. It is quite linear with minimal variation or character development, focusing more on puzzle gameplay than immersive storytelling.
- “The game is too linear, doesn't have equipment, doesn't have a story, and the gameplay is all the same except for the different operations you have to perform. There are DLCs which introduce different character classes, but the only change is in some stats and a skill you have little to no agency over.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is noted as a tedious and time-consuming aspect, with many players finding it annoying despite the game's overall simple logic.

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S.U.M. Slay Uncool Monsters is a casual puzzle game with fantasy and dark fantasy themes.

S.U.M. Slay Uncool Monsters is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

S.U.M. Slay Uncool Monsters was released on February 19, 2021.

S.U.M. Slay Uncool Monsters was developed by Doomster Entertainment.

S.U.M. Slay Uncool Monsters has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

S.U.M. Slay Uncool Monsters is a single player game.

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