Monster Strike
Monster Strike (モンスターストライク, Monsutā Sutoraiku) is a free mobile game for Android and iOS developed by XFLAG. On July 10, 2022, a collaboration with the anime JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean was announced. The collaboration began on July 15, 2022 and will end on August 2, 2022.
Summary
Monster Strike is a mobile game where players must collect and enhance monsters/characters to place them in battles. The game was first launched in 2013 for iOS and Android and features puzzle gameplay and online multiplayer. The game is known for releasing crossover content with famous franchises, including Final Fantasy and Star Wars. Some of their anime collaborations in 2022 included Spy x Family, Detective Conan, and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.
In August 2017, Monster Strike shut down the servers for the English version of their game.
Stone Ocean Collaboration
On July 10, 2022, XFLAG announced a collaboration between the anime JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean and their mobile game Monster Strike that will begin on Friday, July 15, 2022, for a limited time.[1] By purchasing the JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean Collaboration Starter Pack for ¥980[2], players can also get an exclusive "Joestar Family – Jolyne and Jotaro" (★6 Transcension). This character is limited to one per person and will also only be available from July 15, 2022, to August 2, 2022. The collaboration will also feature five limited quest events against minor villains from the anime. These include Lang Rangler, Thunder McQueen, Gwess, Johngalli A., and Miraschon.
On July 14, 2022, it was announced that the character Enrico Pucci and the guardian beast Stone Free would be obtainable in the game from July 17 to August 2 by completing quests in-game. It was also announced that the collaboration would introduce a "Dollar" currency system that would be earned from completing quests during the collabortation. The playable would then be able to use Dollars to "G.D. St. Prison Missions" and redeem unique items from the "G.D. Store" until August 4, 2022. Completing these missions rewards the player with the character "Female Prisoner Trio, Jolyne, Ermes & F.F.", as well as unlocking various stickers including Emporio, Gwess, Pi-chan, Charlotte, and Pucci. Once all missions are complete, the player is rewarded with the "Jolyne’s Butterfly" medal.[3]
On July 21, 2022, XFLAG made a second update on their collaboration, announcing that the unit featuring Emporio, Weather and Anasui from July 22, 2022, to August 2, 2022. The unit would be obtainable by spending 5 Dollars to make a phone call with your mother at G.D. st. Prison. Once a phone call had been made, the player would've had to wait 24 hours until they were allowed to make another. Alternatively, the player could spend an additional 10 Dollars to reduce the wait time. The update also introduced a system where players could earn Ora Ora Points as a log-in bonus or by clearing the “Ora Ora Rush” collaboration quest. Players could then choose to spend their points on either Jotaro or Jolyne to get different rewards.[4]
Characters
Events
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Five collaboration characters from the anime JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean will be available for a limited time. The chance of getting a collaboration character will be greatly increased from July 17.
By purchasing the "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean Collaboration Starter Pack" you will get the character "Joestar Family, Jolyne & Jotaro" (6★), as well as a bundle of items for beginners. This character is only obtainable from the starter pack and is limited to one per person.
By defeating the boss you can obtain "Lang Rangler" (5★) as a clear bonus.
By defeating the boss you can obtain "Thunder McQueen" (4★) as a clear bonus.
By defeating the boss you can obtain "Gwess" (4★) as a clear bonus.
By defeating the boss you can obtain "Johngalli A." (5★) as a clear bonus. Playing online doubles the drop rate and only 7 drops can be obtained per day.
By defeating the boss you can obtain "Miraschon" (5★) as a clear bonus.
By defeating the boss you can obtain the Guardian Beast "Stone Free" as a clear bonus.
By defeating the boss you can obtain "Enrico Pucci" (5★) as a clear bonus.
"Ora Ora Rush" Quest
During the collaboration, players will also be able to earn “Ora Points” as a log-in bonus or by clearing the “Ora Ora Rush” collaboration quest. The quest can only be played once per day by lobby hosts and multiple times a day by guests. The more players in your match, the more Ora Points you earn.
By completing quests during the collaboration period, you can earn "Dollars" used for obtaining characters, titles and stickers. These dollars can be used to unlock different "G.D. St. Prison" Mission areas.
| Area | Cost | Mission | Reward |
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| 2 | $30 |
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| 3 | $35 |
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| 4 | $40 |
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By completing quests during the collaboration period, you can earn "Dollars" used for obtaining characters, titles and stickers. Clearing different areas of the "G.D. St. Prison" allows you to purchase items from the "G.D. Store".
| Condition | Cost | Item |
| Clear Area 2 | $20 | "Jotaro" Sticker |
| $10 | "Stop Time!" Title | |
| $10 | "Invincible Stand" Title | |
| Clear Area 3 | $20 | "Ermes" Sticker |
| $20 | "F.F." Sticker | |
| $10 | "If You Are To Refer To Me, Call Me By That!" Title | |
| Clear Area 4 | $20 | "Weather Report" Sticker |
| $20 | "Emporio" Sticker | |
| $10 | "I Order You!" Title |
"Log-In Bonus" Gifts
If you log-in to the game during the collaboration period, you'll receive "Female Prisoner Trio, Jolyne, Ermes & F.F." (2x) as a gift. Logging into the game for three consecutive days will reward you with the "Jolyne" sticker.
"Ora Ora Rush" Items
You can choose to spend the Ora Ora Points you recieve by completing the "Ora Ora Rush" quest on either Jolyne or Jotaro. You can only spend 10 points per day and the rewards you earn are different depending on the character you picked.
| Character | Points | Reward |
| Jolyne | 10x | "Gimme a Break... (Yare yare dawa)" Sticker |
| 20x | "Stone Free" Sticker | |
| 30x | "Ora Ora Ora Ora!" Title | |
| Jotaro | 10x | "Gimme a break... (Yare yare daze)" Sticker |
| 20x | "Star Platinum" Sticker | |
| 30x | "Ora Ora Ora Ora!" Title |
Make a "Phone Call"
By spending 5 Dollars to make a phone call with your mother at G.D. st. Prison, players will be rewarded with the “Ghost Mansion Trio, Emporio, Weather & Anasui” (★6) collaboration character. Once a phone call has been made, players will have to wait 24 hours before being able to make another. You can reduce the wait time by paying an additional 10 Dollars (15 Dollars in total).
Calling the Speedwagon Foundation at the Phone Booth will unlock a hidden Insidious quest against Enrico Pucci at the prison courtyard. However, the quest will only be available 20 minutes.
