Couch Monsters
- March 24, 2021
- Crunchy, Munch and Partners
Get on Steam"Couch Monsters" is a charming local co-op party game where players control mischievous monster buddies. Each level presents new obstacles and puzzles to overcome using the monsters' unique abilities. With its vibrant art style and cooperative gameplay, "Couch Monsters" is perfect for fun-filled game nights with friends and family.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features interesting puzzle mechanics that require teamwork and problem-solving skills, making it engaging for both new and experienced players.
- The art style and sound design are charming and detailed, contributing to a visually appealing and immersive experience.
- Couch Monsters offers a fun and satisfying co-op experience, with a good balance of challenge and humor, making it perfect for playing with friends or loved ones.
- The game has a limited number of levels that must be played in sequence, which may feel restrictive and lead to uneven difficulty spikes.
- Some players found the hint system unnecessary, suggesting that the puzzle mechanics could be better introduced without it.
- While enjoyable, the game may be too challenging for younger players or those new to puzzle games, potentially limiting its audience.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay features interesting and clever puzzle mechanics reminiscent of portal-style games, providing a fun cooperative experience. However, the game is criticized for its small number of levels, inconsistent difficulty, and a lack of proper introduction to its mechanics, which necessitates a hint system that is often unnecessary in puzzle games. Overall, while the core mechanics are solid and enjoyable, the game feels unpolished and could benefit from better level design.
“Interesting puzzle mechanics, where you jump from high ledges to eat boxes, which teleport out of the other monster's mouth to gain momentum.”
“There are really great puzzles in this game; any Portal player will probably love it and be familiar with the mechanic, even though it is definitely a different take on it!”
“The overall gameplay feels very good.”
“Worth on a sale for the solid core mechanic and cute characters, but frankly a small and unpolished game with a measly 30 levels which must be played in sequence, whose difficulty is all over the place.”
“Puzzle mechanics are not always appropriately introduced to the players, and the existence of a hint system proves that - most puzzle games don't need and don't have a hint system, because when players struggle getting past a level during testing, devs can add more levels prior to it that introduce the missing information in smaller chunks.”
“The gameplay feels unbalanced and lacks the polish expected from a well-developed puzzle game, making it frustrating rather than enjoyable.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are consistently praised for their cute and unique art style, contributing to the overall charm of the game. Players appreciate the combination of delightful visuals and an engaging soundtrack, enhancing the experience of this platformer.
“Grab your buddy of choice and experience this awesome platformer with very cute graphics, an amazing soundtrack, and mind-bending puzzles!”
“Lovely artstyle!”
“Artstyle and sound design is cute and unique, overall a perfect small game that deserves more attention.”
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, featuring a fantastic soundtrack with numerous great tracks that enhance the overall experience. The combination of cute graphics and cozy, cuddly music creates an inviting atmosphere for players to enjoy the platforming and puzzle-solving elements.
“The music is terrific as well, there are so many great tracks in there!”
“Grab your buddy of choice and experience this awesome platformer with very cute graphics, an amazing soundtrack and mind-bending puzzles!”
“A cozy co-op game with very cute hand-drawn animations and cuddly music that invites you to puzzle around with these wholesome & always hungry little monsters.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during longer play sessions.”
“While the visuals are charming, the soundtrack feels bland and forgettable, failing to enhance the overall experience.”
“The background music is overly simplistic and doesn't match the game's whimsical theme, which detracts from the immersion.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted through its engaging presentation and animation, which enhances the overall experience and makes progressing through levels enjoyable.
“The presentation and animation are very humorous, making it rewarding to progress through the levels.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight the game's significant replayability, noting that it can be enjoyed by various players without encountering bugs, suggesting a robust and engaging experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
“It would probably run on your fridge, and I have not found any bugs so far. The replay value should be huge with different people.”
“The replay value should be huge with different people.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game evokes a warm emotional response through its charming hand-drawn animations and soothing music, creating a cozy atmosphere that encourages players to engage with the adorable, hungry monsters in a collaborative puzzle-solving experience.
“A cozy co-op game with very cute hand-drawn animations and cuddly music that invites you to puzzle around with these wholesome and always hungry little monsters.”
