Summon Mate

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Summon Mate is a single player casual role playing game. It received very positive reviews from players.

Let's collect rare monsters by combining summoned monsters.

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 727 reviews

story21 positive mentions

monetization26 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic RPGs, with engaging monster collecting and fusion mechanics.
Players appreciate the lack of intrusive ads and the fact that the game is free to play without pay-to-win elements.
The graphics and monster designs are charming, and the gameplay is addictive, keeping players engaged for hours.

The game suffers from poor translations and unclear instructions, making it difficult for players to understand quests and mechanics.
Many players express frustration over the limited monster storage and the inability to track monster combinations effectively.
Some players find the storyline lacking depth and direction, leading to confusion about where to go next in the game.

story
98 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
73%
6%
The game's story is generally viewed as simplistic and lacking depth, with many players expressing a desire for a more engaging narrative and clearer quest directions. While some appreciate the nostalgic RPG elements and gameplay mechanics, the overall consensus is that the storyline feels underdeveloped and could benefit from expansion and better translation. Despite these criticisms, the gameplay remains enjoyable, often overshadowing the narrative shortcomings.
- “The storyline was extremely hooking and absolutely wonderful.”
- “I really like this game, even if I can't play in portrait, but still the story made me happy and I was shocked too; it's because I didn't know those summoners can evolve into a new form.”
- “It's a great game, I just wish that there's a bit more story in it to make it more exciting and absorbing.”
- “The storyline and dialogue are very plain, passable, but it's so electronic it sounds like it was simply run through Google Translate.”
- “The story needs work as it was very short, lacking depth to make you love the characters and pals that you acquire.”
- “The biggest letdown though is the story; it's way too straightforward.”
gameplay
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
42%
7%
The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging monster collecting and fusing mechanics, reminiscent of classic RPGs like Final Fantasy and Pokémon. Players appreciate the straightforward and intuitive design, which allows for a flexible and enjoyable experience, despite some criticism of the simplistic story and graphics. Overall, the fusion mechanic and diverse monster options contribute to a fun and addictive gameplay experience.
- “The gameplay is very fun, easy to get into with lots of bits and pieces that can be swapped in and out for a very flexible experience.”
- “The fusion mechanic is especially great in this game and the different combinations give a great incentive for players to contract with as many monsters as possible and return to previous areas.”
- “I really like the combination of RPG and fusion mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is like an easy RPG but with a unique part of combining two different monsters to get a new one.”
- “The game mechanics were a little hard to get over at first, but once you got the hang of it, it was incredibly fun.”
- “It can also really stand to add mapping mechanics to caves and a run option in battles.”
monetization
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
90%
The monetization model of the game is largely praised for being free-to-play with minimal and non-intrusive ads that enhance rather than hinder gameplay. Players appreciate that ads are optional, often providing rewards like extra items or storage, and there are no mandatory in-app purchases. However, some users have reported issues with ad functionality, which can disrupt the experience, particularly when trying to access specific game features.
- “No ads or in-app purchases needed to play this.”
- “Virtually no ads, except to get jewels to revive if you are defeated or to obtain rare items.”
- “Excellent game and no ads!”
- “Amazing game, but you shouldn't have put infinite revival through watching ads.”
- “It breaks the whole game and there's no point left in strategizing if I can just complete the whole thing in one go by simply watching ads and reviving in the boss fight.”
- “The game is good and all but the ads are the problem... they don't seem to load properly since it keeps crashing the game that means I can't get the thing I need for the mission or the rare items... pls fix it.”
graphics
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
26%
13%
The graphics of the game are generally appreciated for their nostalgic, retro style, reminiscent of early 2000s RPGs, with vibrant monster sprites and cute character designs. While some players find the visuals charming and fitting for the gameplay, others note that certain elements can be hard to see or lack detail. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's appeal, though there are calls for improvements in character development and full-screen options.
- “A very nostalgic experience of the games of old thanks to the graphics.”
- “Still, the graphics are beautiful and vibrant, especially for the monster sprites.”
- “This game is just amazing, it's like a mix between Final Fantasy and Digimon with great creature graphics and a really great story.”
- “This game is essentially an RPG from the early 2000s; it has 8-bit graphics, turn-based combat, and the story is extremely straightforward with the map showing a big red indicator for directions.”
- “2 hours into playing this game, it feels almost like RPG Band of Monsters, but the other one has better graphics and details.”
- “Decent graphics but terrible dialogue that made it very boring.”
grinding
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game enjoyable, as it allows for monster collection and leveling up, contributing to a sense of progress. While some note that the grinding can be tedious, especially for 100% completion, the quick combat and expansive map make it manageable and fun for those who appreciate this gameplay style. However, the lack of a comprehensive monster compendium and occasional translation issues are mentioned as drawbacks.
- “Game is all grinding and there's no difficulty because you can always watch an ad to revive, but it's still a fun little stripped down JRPG with a Shin Megami Tensei/Digimon style fusion system.”
- “But it's tedious to search for material monsters every time, and there is no compendium to look at monster data.”
- “Following the story would be enough to make you clear the game although for 100% collection of monsters, it would be a little grindy to catch everything.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
28%
29%
The music in the game has received positive feedback for its charm and quality, enhancing the overall experience. However, some players noted that the background music could be improved, with a few expressing concerns about the lack of sound effects. Overall, the soundtrack is well-regarded, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “The soundtrack was on point.”
- “I really liked a lot of the music in the game.”
- “Charming musical score, good movement speed, simple combat controls.”
- “Very good in every way, the only thing I can think of criticizing is the music, which is the background music.”
- “The only concern that I have is the music and the sound effects that appear to have none of.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the game's smooth performance, indicating effective optimization that enhances the overall gaming experience.
- “I like how the game runs smoothly.”
- “The optimization really enhances the overall experience.”
- “I appreciate the attention to detail in performance improvements.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers express enthusiasm for the character design, particularly highlighting the creativity and appeal of the monster summons. Overall, the character development is praised for its engaging and visually striking elements.
- “I really love character design and the overall aesthetics; I'm especially excited about the design of the monsters (summons).”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users highlight the game as one of the most replayable and enjoyable options available on the Play Store, indicating strong appeal for repeated playthroughs.
- “Despite that, it's still one of the most replayable and fun games on the Play Store.”