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Cartridge Monsters

Cartridge Monsters is a VR Creature Collector. Capture and train over 65 unique monsters and navigate through four expansive dungeons, two in each town. Defeat formidable bosses and thwart the evil Django.

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February 4, 2021
5 years and 180 days ago
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Positive25 reviews88.0%

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About the Game

Embark on a critical mission in "Cartridge Monsters" as the heir of the Capture Clan. Travel from town to town, tackling a series of increasingly challenging dungeons. In each town, conquer a mini dungeon to gain entry to the main dungeon, where formidable bosses serve as vital conduits to the black tower—keeping the portal open and the tower locked. Defeat these guardians to break their hold, access the tower, and confront Django, the orchestrator of chaos.



Your ultimate goal lies within the black tower, where closing the portal awaits, putting an end to the influx of monsters threatening your world. Each victory not only brings you closer to saving Rendis but also strengthens your monsters, preparing them for the final confrontation.

Key Features:

  • Tailored for VR: Immerse yourself in a fully interactive VR world.
  • Original Soundtrack
  • Voice Command Gameplay: Command your monsters in combat with voice controls.
  • Hidden Legendary Monsters: Discover rare and powerful legendary monsters.