The Monster Breeder

Last updated: 2025-05-07
  • Deep, engaging monster breeding system.
  • Strategic and enjoyable combat.
  • Addictive gladiatorial management loop.
  • Extensive and varied content.
  • Repetitive, grindy gameplay loop.
  • Inadequate tutorial and UI/UX.
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Reviews
(sample size)
119
Helpful reviews
87%
Unhelpful reviews
12%
Protest reviews
1%
Positive points
221
Negative points
148
Gameplay points
59
Perf. points
7
Rec. points
82
Misc points
19
PointDescriptionImportance
Deep, engaging monster breeding systemThe monster breeding system is a major highlight, offering depth, customization, and engaging experimentation. Players enjoy crossbreeding, influencing traits, and creating unique creatures, with many comparing it favorably to similar systems in other games.95%
Strategic and enjoyable combatThe game features enjoyable and challenging turn-based combat that requires strategic planning. Even losing battles can be beneficial, and the fights themselves are fun and engaging.66%
Addictive gladiatorial management loopThe core gameplay loop, centered around gladiatorial management, is highly addictive and enjoyable. Players find themselves wanting to play 'just one more turn'.60%
Extensive and varied contentThe game offers a substantial amount of content, providing players with many options and a lot to do. This contributes to the game's replayability and long-term enjoyment.57%
Active and responsive developerThe developer is actively involved, responsive, and consistently updates the game based on player feedback. This ongoing support enhances the overall player experience.7%
Carnivores and mammals advantageousCarnivores are easy to tame and train, while mammalian creatures are advantageous due to their high trainability.3%
Multiple difficulty levels availableThe game offers multiple difficulty levels, including a custom mode, catering to a wide range of player skill levels and preferences.2%
Encourages exploration/discoveryThe game encourages exploration and discovery by allowing players to skip the tutorial and figure things out independently.2%
Many different tournament typesThe game features many different kinds of tournaments, such as "reptiles vs insectoids" or "01 sorcerer and 02 monsters" or "archers only".2%