Super Auto Pets

Super Auto Pets is an adorable auto battler with immense potential. Combining cute animal units with collectible card game mechanics, the simplistic yet deeply strategic gameplay allows for endless team possibilities.

While the presentation lacks polish in some areas, the pure enjoyment of collecting pets and crafting winning strategies more than makes up for it. The undeniable appeal of collecting tons of cute animals to battle is a tried-and-tested recipe for success, and Super Auto Pets knows exactly what to do to appeal to the cravings of the gacha fandom.

Pawsome Battles

The deceptively simple chibi graphics belie a strategic depth that rivals heavier hitters in the auto battler genre. Over 50 collectible pets, each with unique abilities that level up after every battle, provide myriad combination options that keep games fresh. Whether you favor ferocious Lion/Tiger combos, stealthy builds using Otters and Hedgehogs, or zany strategies with units like Chickens and Beavers, new team designs spawn constantly.

While the overall stats and battle mechanics are nowhere near the level of complexity of something like Pokemon Red, Super Auto Pets is still as engaging as an idle clicker can be.

A Pet for Every Day

While the quirky animations and occasional technical glitches hold back the visual experience, each adorable unit makes up for it in spades. Seeing your dog shred enemies with loyalty-buffed attacks never gets old. Watching your Penguin freeze whole teams solid is equally delightful. And no triumph feels sweeter than crushing the opponent with an unstoppable Porcupine/Hippo duo.

It's worth noting, however, that no pets are the same. While some animals can look undeniably cute in the field of battle, that doesn't mean that their stats necessarily match their adorableness. Some pets feel unfairly overpowered, like the hippos, making the whole gameplay feel based on luck more than skill more frequently than I'd like to see.

Relax and Crash

Despite optional in-app purchases, Super Auto Pets' core focus remains to provide a chill experience. Standard weekly packs provide a level playing field at no cost, while a steady but reasonable pace of game rewards keeps achievements feeling earned.

Discovery drives engagement here rather than grinding or perfection, allowing the game to serve as a digital oasis of relaxation amid hectic schedules. Fans of silly animal fun and chill gameplay need to look no further than this gem of an auto battler.

That said, the lack of user input is a blessing and a curse in this case. After a few battles, you might feel as if you've seen and done everything Super Auto Pets has to offer. While games like Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel offers clear incentives to keep collecting and discovering new cards and characters, that component is more or less lost in Super Auto Pets, making it a bit of a tough sell for the more die-hard collection fanatics.

Pros

• Undeniably cute art style
• A good variety of pets to collect
• Surprisingly complex strategic gameplay

Cons

• Can get repetitive really fast
• The results are left to luck more often than not