Avoid The Monsters
- August 15, 2017
- Wouter van Oortmerssen
Get on SteamA mix of puzzle and (roguelike) RPG where your aim is to upgrade yourself as much as possible while.. avoiding the monsters!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Fun little puzzle game with a unique concept and plenty of replayability.
- Graphics are simple but enjoyable, adding to the overall experience.
- Achievements work well and the game is recommended for casual play.
- Lacks a tutorial and options, making it difficult to adjust settings and understand gameplay.
- Minimalist graphics and design feel outdated and can detract from the experience.
- Difficulty is inconsistent, with some levels being too easy and relying heavily on RNG.
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the simple and minimalist design that complements the gameplay, while others criticize it as being overly simplistic and reminiscent of outdated technology. Many feel that the graphics lack depth and detail, making it difficult to recommend the game in a modern context. Overall, the consensus leans towards disappointment in the visual presentation, especially given the advancements in gaming graphics since its release.
“Fun game, puzzles/dungeons, graphics are good, achievements work, would recommend the game.”
“Simple graphics and interface which add to the enjoyment.”
“The whole game is way too minimalistic for me not only in matters of graphics.”
“I could look past the lack of story and the lazy kindergarten graphics.”
“The problem here is that it's 2019, minimalist graphics just aren't going to cut it.”
“I've seen 8-bit games with better graphics and sound.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its absence, with players noting a simplistic and unengaging narrative. Despite this, some users are willing to overlook the lack of depth in favor of gameplay mechanics that focus on navigating levels while avoiding obstacles.
“Lack of story.”
“I could look past the lack of story and the lazy kindergarten graphics.”
“You must plot a safe path to the end of the level, avoiding the 'monsters' to progress without losing too many stats.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some users finding it lacking in graphics and overall engagement, while others appreciate it for meeting their expectations and providing an appropriate level of challenge.
“The video up at the top is a good example of the gameplay.”
“Exactly what I expected from the game and just the right amount of gameplay and challenge.”
“There's just not enough graphics or gameplay to recommend this one.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music and sound effects in the game are generally considered bland, with suggestions for improvement including the addition of more engaging music, fullscreen options, and enhancements to make navigating large maps less tedious.
“The music and sound effects are bland.”
“The game could benefit from adding more music, allowing for fullscreen, and making navigation of big maps less tedious.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its strong replayability, offering a minimalist design that encourages players to revisit its dungeon crawling and puzzle elements multiple times.
“This is a decent little dungeon crawler/puzzler with a minimalist concept and plenty of replayability.”
“Lots of replayability too!”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players suggest that grinding could be improved by incorporating music, enabling fullscreen mode, and enhancing navigation to make traversing large maps less tedious.
“Grinding feels like an endless chore, with little reward for the time invested.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes the game feel more like a job than a fun experience.”
“I wish there were more engaging activities instead of just grinding for hours on end.”
