Bloons Monkey City

iOS, Android, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2020

2020

Quick resume

Create, upgrade, and customize your very own Bloons Monkey City in this groundbreaking blend of city building and tower defense awesomeness!

Global score

91/100

Genres

Action, Strategy, Free To Play

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Pros

Free to play
Engaging blend of tower defense and city building
Addictive progression and upgrades
Relaxing and accessible gameplay
Active community and multiplayer features

Cons

Grindy and slow progression especially late game
Long wait times for upgrades and buildings
Some performance issues and bugs reported
Pay-to-win elements via microtransactions
Limited cooperative gameplay

Analysis

Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Idle. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Story.

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Motivations

Autonomy

Game with the same Autonomy vibe

3

"Players have freedom to build and manage their city with some strategic choices, though missions guide progression."

The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition
"Players have freedom to build and expand their city, choose upgrades and strategies, but progression is gated by timers and research requirements."
Competence

Game with the same Competence vibe

3

"Game involves tactical skill to place towers and manage resources; some challenge especially on harder difficulties."

Iron Sea Defenders
"Game involves strategic tower defense and city building with skillful placement and planning, though some grind and waiting reduce challenge."
Competition

Game with the same Competition vibe

2

"Includes PvP elements and ranked modes, but also supports casual and solo play without heavy emphasis on competition."

Novarith
"Includes PvP elements like contested territory and Monkey vs Monkey battles, but many players focus on casual or solo play."
Continuation

Game with the same Continuation vibe

4

"Many players report long sessions and habitual play, with addictive progression loops and frequent updates encouraging continued engagement."

Spiral Clicker
"Many players report long playtimes, habitual daily logins, and addictive progression loops encouraging extended engagement."
Cooperation

Game with the same Cooperation vibe

-1

"Gameplay centers on individual party management rather than multiplayer cooperation; some party interaction but mostly solo."

STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R
"Mostly individual city building and tower defense; some social features like gifting and PvP exist but limited cooperative gameplay."
Creativity

Game with the same Creativity vibe

3

"Players customize city layout, colors, and building placement with freedom, balancing aesthetics and function."

Airborne Kingdom
"Players customize their city layout and tower loadouts, expressing personal style in city building and defense strategies."
Domination

Game with the same Domination vibe

1

"Some players engage in faction dominance and PvP, but interactions are mostly balanced and respectful."

Avorion
"Competitive PvP and territory control imply exerting superiority, but interactions appear balanced and respectful."
Escapism

Game with the same Escapism vibe

4

"Players use the game as a relaxing distraction and stress relief, with some citing emotional support."

Dictators:No Peace Countryballs
"Players use the game as a relaxing distraction and stress relief, with some testimonials describing emotional support."
Expectation

Game with the same Expectation vibe

-4

"Players engage voluntarily for fun and relaxation; no evidence of obligation or external pressure to play."

Penguins Arena: Sedna's World
"Players engage voluntarily for fun and relaxation; no evidence of obligation or pressure to play."
Experimenting

Game with the same Experimenting vibe

2

"Players try different city layouts and strategies, though gameplay is somewhat repetitive and mission-based."

The Settlers® : Rise of an Empire - History Edition
"Players try different tower combinations and city layouts, though grind and routine building limit novelty exploration."
Exploration

Game with the same Exploration vibe

3

"Game encourages discovering new areas and secrets, though map navigation can be confusing."

No Place Like Home
"Game encourages discovering new tiles and expanding territory, with map exploration as a core mechanic."
Expression

Game with the same Expression vibe

3

"Customization of cities and character progression allows personal expression within the game."

Grand Ages: Rome
"City customization and tower upgrade choices allow personal expression within the game environment."
Fantasy

Game with the same Fantasy vibe

4

"Cartoonish, imaginative setting with monkeys fighting balloons, offering a playful fantasy experience."

Bloons TD 5
"Imaginative setting with monkeys fighting balloons, fictional towers and upgrades, and playful cartoon style."
Fellowship

Game with the same Fellowship vibe

1

"There is some community interaction and multiplayer, but most play is solo with limited social bonding."

Victoria 3
"Some social features and community interaction exist, but majority of gameplay is solo or competitive rather than cooperative."
Growth

Game with the same Growth vibe

4

"Progression through unlocking moves, characters, and upgrades fosters learning and personal development."

Stick It to the Stickman
"Strong emphasis on progression through unlocking upgrades, research, and city expansion, fostering learning and development."
Health

Game with the same Health vibe

-5

"Sedentary gameplay typical of city-building games; no physical activity involved."

Pharaoh™: A New Era
"Sedentary gameplay typical of tower defense and city building; no physical activity involved."
Idle

Game with the same Idle vibe

3

"Includes idle elements with long upgrade timers and resource gathering, allowing intermittent play."

Pixel Starships
"Includes idle elements like earning money while offline and waiting for building timers, allowing intermittent play."
Intimacy

Game with the same Intimacy vibe

-4

"Social interactions are limited to casual or surface-level exchanges; no evidence of close relationships or emotional sharing."

Moonbreaker
"Social interactions are limited to casual gifting and PvP; no close relationship formation described."
Leadership

Game with the same Leadership vibe

-2

"Players manage their own teams but no evidence of leading others or group management roles."

CounterSide
"Players manage their own city but no evidence of leading or managing groups of other players."
Progression

Game with the same Progression vibe

5

"Core gameplay revolves around accumulating resources, upgrades, and unlocking new areas."

Super Mining Mechs
"Core gameplay revolves around accumulating upgrades, unlocking towers, and expanding territory."
Relaxation

Game with the same Relaxation vibe

4

"Many players find the game relaxing and enjoyable, suitable for casual play and stress relief."

The Secret Order 3: Ancient Times
"Many players describe the game as relaxing and enjoyable, suitable for casual play and stress relief."
Sensation

Game with the same Sensation vibe

2

"Colorful visuals and sound effects provide sensory enjoyment, though not extreme stimulation."

Find 100 Ducks and Blast Them!
"Colorful visuals and satisfying sound effects provide sensory enjoyment, though not highly intense stimulation."
Status

Game with the same Status vibe

1

"Leaderboards and achievements provide some recognition, but social status is not a major motivator."

The Backrooms: Survival
"Leaderboards and achievements provide some recognition, but social status is not a dominant motivation."
Story

Game with the same Story vibe

-4

"Game lacks narrative or plot; focus is on mechanics and progression rather than story."

Upload Labs
"Game has no significant narrative or story; focus is on gameplay mechanics and progression."
Strategy

Game with the same Strategy vibe

4

"Requires strategic planning of tower placement, upgrades, and resource management."

Cursed Treasure 2
"Requires strategic planning in tower placement, city building, and resource management."
Thrill

Game with the same Thrill vibe

2

"Some tension from challenging battles and risk of game over, but overall controlled experience."

Guards
"Some tension from tower defense challenges and PvP battles, but overall experience is moderate and controlled."
Value

Game with the same Value vibe

4

"Free-to-play with rewarding progression and no pay-to-win; players feel good value for time invested."

Wizards
"Free-to-play with rewarding progression; players feel good value for time invested despite grind."
Violence

Game with the same Violence vibe

3

"Combat involves attacking humans and destroying objects, though cartoonish and lighthearted."

The Odyssey of the Mammoth
"Combat involves monkeys popping balloons and using weapons; some destruction but cartoonish and non-graphic."
Survival

Game with the same Survival vibe

3

"Players must defend against waves of bloons, managing resources to avoid failure."

Bloons Adventure Time TD
"Players must defend territory and survive waves of bloons, managing resources and upgrades to avoid failure."