So, when I first started playing this three years ago, I was hooked and loved the game very much. The graphics were great, and everything was fresh and brimming with imagination. The animals were very cool, and were fun to obtain and raise. The arena was fun and the challenges were enjoyable. Now, however, the monthly challenges have gotten to the point where you cannot win at all, unless you pay gems, which can ONLY be obtained by real currency. I’d also argue the exchange rate is not proportional. It feels like no matter how hard you play, you’ll lose, especially in the tournaments and coliseum, unless you’re willing to fork out the dough, in which case, you might as well by everything and not play at all. Also, everything feels like they’ve lost their charm, and Storm 8 is more interested in making money than making the game interesting, playable and fun. The animals are only eye candy, and they’re ability to win in the arenas...... we’ll, let’s say a level 1 pyropony doing just as as well as a level 15 Grand Unicorn just seems crazy. I’m a dedicated player, but I’m just going through the motions. I wouldn’t advise people not to get this game, but I wouldn’t direct their attention to it without listing a long, sad litany of negatives to watch out for. C’mon, Storm 8, you can do better! I’m rooting for you!