Chris Buffa (Modojo): Monster Life is Gameloft's answer to Pokemon for iOS and Android, where the object is to discover and train monsters, then compete against rivals in turn-based combat. It's both rewarding and visually stimulating, with paper craft critters and a customizable ranch to show off your decorating skills. At the same time, the virtual economy makes this freemium effort somewhat inaccessible, leaving us to wonder if the publisher truly understood the game's target audience, undoubtedly kids that may or may not have access to their parents' credit cards.
PadGadget: If you’re in the market for a super cute app, look no further than Monster Life. This adorable freemium app stars blocky 3D monsters that look a lot like paper cutouts. The colors are bright and the gameplay is simplistic, which makes it perfect for kids and adults alike.
AR: Monster Life is a city-building game with vibrant, paper-inspired 3D animation. In the village of Numa, all monsters where killed by the evil creature, Chaos. Little did he know that a monster keeper kept his monster hidden and secretly built a safe place for them.
Chris Buffa (Modojo): When it comes to portable gaming, most diehard Nintendo fans would probably choose a DS or 3DS over an iOS and Google-powered device, which is perfectly fine, as the big N provides unique experiences they can't find anywhere else. Inevitably, though, many of these same people will buy smartphones and tablets, both of which have a fine selection of Nintendo-inspired titles to enjoy. On that note, here are a few iPhone, iPad and Android games that bear a striking resemblance to some of Nintendo's greatest hits.
