Singing Monsters: Dawn of Fire

Singing Monsters: Dawn of Fire is a Simulation game that lets you master a cast of quirky monsters and explore the Monster World. With awesome graphics, a sensational soundtrack, and hilarious moments, it offers good gameplay. However, be prepared for lots of grinding and deal with the frequent bugs to fully enjoy the game.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 17,794 reviews

music920 positive mentions

monetization104 negative mentions

music
1,513 mentions
61 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The music in "My Singing Monsters: Dawn of Fire" is widely praised for its creativity and charm, with players enjoying the unique sounds each monster contributes to the overall composition. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to evoke emotions and provide a relaxing experience, while some users note occasional issues with song synchronization. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant strength of the game, enhancing the gameplay and keeping players engaged.
- “The music and colorful characters that create it is always relaxing to watch and listen to.”
- “The selection of monsters available is huge, the music is top tier, and it gets updated pretty frequently!”
- “The way you create music using adorable little monsters is incredible!”
- “Monster verses overlap or are late to play and it ruins the song especially on the continent.”
- “My only real complaint is the desync that sometimes occurs with the music.”
- “The music and art are surprisingly high-quality and the game's main strength; however, the small amount of tracks hinders the game's shelf-life, giving a repetitive and mind-numbing feel.”
graphics
231 mentions
69 % positive mentions
30 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their charm and quality, with many users highlighting the smooth animations and appealing art style that blends 2D and 3D elements effectively. Players appreciate the improvements over the original game, noting that the visuals are vibrant and cute, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. However, some users have mentioned minor issues, such as lower framerates in certain areas and a preference for the original art style, but these do not significantly detract from the positive reception of the graphics.
- “The graphics blend 3D and 2D really well and detail some monsters perfectly.”
- “Amazing game, stunning graphics, great gameplay, fantastic controls.”
- “The graphics are incredible, the sound is great, and there is so much to do.”
- “The graphics have less fidelity as they're more cartoonish.”
- “Only things I don't like are how hard it is to get some monsters to max level and also the lower framerate due to graphics but it's not a big deal.”
- “Wish the graphics were better.”
monetization
156 mentions
29 % positive mentions
4 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
Overall, the monetization strategy of the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating the minimal presence of ads, which are mostly optional and used to speed up gameplay. While some users report occasional glitches with ad functionality and express frustration over in-app purchases, the consensus is that the game avoids overwhelming players with ads, making for a more enjoyable experience. However, a few players feel that the game leans towards being a cash grab due to the reliance on in-app purchases for progression.
- “Absolutely no ads unless you want them, which is great.”
- “There's no ads and you can play for long periods at a time; the game quality is amazing and there are so many things to unlock.”
- “This game is absolutely amazing; no ads that aren't optional and the monsters sing a wonderful tune!”
- “The only problem is the need to make in-app purchases; it doesn't force you, but you'll struggle a lot if you don't.”
- “Everything is swell until it gets to the point where everything takes a day just to get a monster, and when you literally have to pay 400 gems to get those monsters (to upgrade your castle). Now I hate games that take your time for no reason other than to cram some ads in, and this game hits that target.”
- “This game feels like more of a cash grab than anything else.”
gameplay
124 mentions
46 % positive mentions
44 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the new mechanics and graphics while others find it tedious and confusing. Many enjoy the musical elements and the variety of tasks, but criticisms include the complexity of certain mechanics, long wait times for monster acquisition, and a lack of overall polish compared to its predecessor. Overall, while the game offers charm and creativity, it struggles with balancing its mechanics and maintaining engaging gameplay.
- “The animations and art style are smooth and friendly-looking, and the mechanics added make a refreshing difference from their original and just as fabulous game.”
- “Gameplay is overall better, graphics are better, the new songs are cute--everything improved!”
- “I'm just beginning and as a monster expert, I enjoy this game just as much as the older one. I love the lore on its past, the new music, all of the new mechanics, the other islands, the scenery, the warp islands with older monsters, the gameplay, all the new items, the game itself, and most importantly, the creators who worked hard on giving us a new experience to enjoy!”
- “Though the new food mechanic is hard to understand, and the new way to handle islands makes it way too hard to get a monster on any island after space.”
- “The combination of incremental and musical gameplay is spotty in quality, and riddled with mobile-game garbage.”
- “Dof has incredibly boring, slow gameplay that requires you to constantly check in to be able to manage everything.”
humor
95 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding the monsters' quirky designs and sounds to be both cute and funny. Many reviews highlight the lightheartedness of the gameplay, noting that it provides a fun and entertaining experience, often eliciting laughter from players and their families. Overall, the game's charm lies in its whimsical characters and amusing interactions, making it a delightful time-killer.
- “I hope you guys enjoy this game if you do decide to download it and make sure to watch PurePlay's video on the game; he is super funny and has amazing videos.”
- “I vote it 5 out of 5 because it's so fun and the combos for the sounds are so cute. In 20 minutes, I got to level 5 and my favorite monster is Boskus; it's funny and I like it.”
- “I love this game; it's so cute and fun but a little funny. One of the best games ever.”
grinding
57 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it excessively tedious and time-consuming, particularly regarding castle upgrades and resource management. While some enjoy the challenge and the farming mechanics, others feel that the grind detracts from the overall experience, especially when compounded by pay-to-win elements. Despite these criticisms, the engaging music and monster design keep some players motivated to continue grinding.
- “Castle upgrades are too expensive for the amount of monsters that fit in the continent; we shouldn't have to spend months grinding to get access to every single monster just to be able to have them on the continent.”
- “The whole concept of baking, farming, and collecting items for your monsters to level them up seemed tedious to me.”
- “Overall, a game that you will play until you get to a certain part and then barely play anymore; the game is too grindy, and the odds of getting a 4 or 5 element monster are ridiculous.”
stability
48 mentions
6 % positive mentions
-4 % neutral mentions
98 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with many users reporting occasional glitches and freezing issues, particularly during gameplay and when accessing the shop. While some players have experienced minimal bugs and still enjoy the game, others have faced significant disruptions that affect their overall experience. Overall, the game is described as fun but in need of improvements to its stability.
- “No glitches, which makes it the best!”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
- “I appreciate the consistent performance; it never lags or freezes.”
- “My overall rating of this game is that it's awesome, but I have one problem where the whole screen freezes while the song continues, causing a delay of about 3 to 4 seconds. This is really annoying because I like to dance to the beat and sing along, but I can't if the song keeps randomly stopping. Please reply and fix this for me; that's why I'm giving this game 4 stars instead of 5.”
- “I would have given five stars across the board, but the game occasionally freezes during play and sometimes kicks me out entirely.”
- “But I started a new one, but after I updated it, whenever I press on the shop button, it freezes and takes a long time to load. Please fix this; it only does that on mobile.”
story
35 mentions
37 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The story of the game revolves around the origins of the monsters, depicting them as once-younglings with unique backstories, and emphasizes the harmonious blending of their songs through hybrid creation. Players appreciate the stellar animation and character design, as well as the engaging quests that deepen their understanding of the lore connecting this installment to the original "My Singing Monsters." Overall, the narrative enriches the gameplay experience, although some players express a desire for further expansions and updates to the story.
- “The animation is of stellar quality, the character designs are unique and never the same. Each and every one of them has a fleshed-out backstory. The premise of the game is simple: mix monsters together to create new hybrids until the island's song is in its full glory with all the monsters in harmony, as everyone does their part to sing and play instrumentals.”
- “Very fun game, perfectly encapsulates the original game's musical masterpieces and also tells a loreful story about the past of the monster world.”
- “This game is very fun as a backstory to My Singing Monsters 1. I've played both of the My Singing Monsters games and I've really enjoyed them both.”
- “Getting the updates is a different story.”
- “I think this is the backstory of MSM.”
- “He keeps me educated on the backstory, but I still hope to see baby Wubbox worked in; as well as Ethereals, Glowbes, and a main continent expansion.”
optimization
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The optimization of "Dawn of Fires" has received mixed reviews, with some users noting performance issues, particularly on full islands, leading to a laggy experience. Despite these challenges, many players appreciate the smooth gameplay and engaging core mechanics, indicating that the game can still be enjoyable despite its optimization shortcomings.
- “It's fun; it can be repetitive, but it's a very good login. You can quickly do some tasks and be done, or stay on and spend more time completing additional objectives depending on your style. I loved it a lot; it runs smoothly with good gameplay and some lore to the original MSM.”
- “Dawn of Fires' performance isn't very strong and seems laggy even though it's running fine.”
- “However, it does have performance issues with full islands.”
- “Performance is a bit rough, but the core monster breeding experience is there.”
emotional
6 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be a wholesome experience that evokes strong emotions, particularly through its music and character connections. However, frustrations arise from technical issues, such as losing progress, which can lead to feelings of sadness and disappointment. Overall, the emotional impact of the game is significant, with moments of joy and sorrow intertwined.
- “I like the game, but I accidentally uninstalled it and lost all my progress. This means I have to get all my Celestials back from Starhenge and retrieve all my monsters from the continent, which made me cry because I did a lot of stuff in Dawn of Fire. Sadly, it didn't save, so I have to do everything again.”
- “I love this game so much! My favorite monster is the piranha fish guy; I don't remember his name, but the song almost made me cry.”
- “This is a pretty wholesome game.”
replayability
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
-20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The 2.0 update has significantly enhanced the game's replayability by adjusting the in-game economy, making more items cost coins instead of diamonds, which allows for easier progression. Players appreciate the accessibility of gems and the game's ability to run smoothly on lower-end devices, contributing to its overall replay value.
- “I really like this game; it's very replayable and can work well on slower phones like mine.”
- “You can get gems quite easily, and there's a lot of replayability to it.”
- “The new 2.0 update makes it much more playable, making more items cost coins instead of diamonds.”
- “The new 2.0 update makes it much more playable, but the replayability still feels lacking.”
- “You can get gems kind of easily, but the overall replayability is not very engaging.”
- “Despite the new update, the game lacks sufficient replayability to keep me coming back.”
character development
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is highly praised, with unique and well-designed characters, each possessing a detailed backstory. The gameplay revolves around creating hybrid monsters, contributing to a harmonious musical experience, which enhances the depth of each character's role in the narrative. Overall, the combination of stellar animation and character design adds significant value to the game's storytelling.
- “The animation is of stellar quality, the character designs are unique and never the same. Each and every one of them has a fleshed-out backstory. The premise of the game is simple: mix monsters together to create new hybrids until the island's song is in its full glory with all the monsters in harmony, as everyone does their part to sing and play instrumental.”