Parents' Guide to

WackaMonsta

By Christopher Healy, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 6+

Free, cute, and addictive, but beware the in-app purchases.

App iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad Free Arcade Games
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A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this app.

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Based on 1 parent review

roymar
roymar Parent of 8-year-old
April 6, 2011
age 5+

STAY AWAYFroM WACKA MONSTER $$$$$$

Once you download the free version as you advance in the game you are given the option to buy more "coins" without the password. My kids cleaned out my itunes account in ONE session.($26). STAY AWAY FROM THIS SITE. When I tried to report a problem when I received the account from itunes
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Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say: (1 ):
Kids say: Not yet rated

The bubble-popping, match-three gameplay of WACKAMONSTA may not be unique, but it's done really well, with very nice simple controls and cute, fun visuals. Swapping among four different game modes is a great way to create variety for yourself, although the game is addicting enough that you may not want to switch modes. While the urgings to buy "extra coins" can be annoying, at least there's no need to ever do so -- this is an app that you can play forever for free if you want. It may take a while for you to save up and buy a new monster, but then again, there's no real need to ever buy a new monster, either. The screen-top ads can also be annoying, but they're generally unobtrusive and don't get in the way of the game. Overall, if you can get past the commercial aspects of the app, WackaMonsta is an immensely enjoyable game.

App Details

  • Devices: iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad
  • Pricing structure: Free
  • Release date: February 18, 2011
  • Category: Arcade Games
  • Publisher: DanLab Games
  • Version: 1.0
  • Minimum software requirements: iOS 3.1.3 or later
  • Last updated: August 22, 2016

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