- October 23, 2018
- Fictiorama Studios
Do Not Feed the Monkeys
Do Not Feed the Monkeys is a simple game that has put a lot of effort into constructing an absorbing world that it is easy to let take priority over making sure your character eats
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"Do Not Feed the Monkeys" is a voyeuristic simulation game where you observe strangers' lives through surveillance cameras as part of the shadowy Primate Observation Club. Interacting with the subjects, or "feeding the monkeys," is against the rules. Your actions may not have immediate consequences, but you'll never know when the "shit may hit the fan."
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- Innovative concept with engaging storytelling and player agency in story choices.
- Charming 2D pixel art style and a unique satirical world depiction.
- High replayability due to time-based mechanics and the ability to piece together clues from various characters.
- Minor interface and design hiccups, including a bugged notebook and finicky controls.
- Can become repetitive and less enjoyable after multiple playthroughs.
- Some systems are not well explained, which can be overwhelming for new players.
- gameplay3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The gameplay in "Do Not Feed the Monkeys" features a unique clue-gathering mechanic that engages players in piecing together narratives from conversations. However, it suffers from conflicting mechanics and repetitive tasks that detract from its satirical premise, resulting in a somewhat mundane experience.
“The gameplay involves picking up clues from conversations and piecing them together, creating an engaging mechanic.”
“Offering a short but unique premise, 'Do Not Feed the Monkeys' grabs the player’s attention with its intriguing gameplay.”
“The gameplay features a mundane mechanic to manage health stats, which, while short, adds depth to the character plots.”
“Offering a short but unique premise, 'Do Not Feed the Monkeys' grabs the player’s attention but botches it with conflicting mechanics that replicate too much of the mundane tasks it aims to satirize.”
“[Mundane mechanic to manage health stats; rather short, character plots on loop.]”
“Picking up clues from conversations and piecing them together is an interesting mechanic.”
Do Not Feed the Monkeys review
Do not feed the monkeys is a colourful voyeuristic journey into shady organisations and oddball characters. Some of its systems aren't particularly well explained, but discovering a new nugget of information about a weird old man makes it all worthwhile.
75%Do Not Feed The Monkeys (Switch) REVIEW – Nuts
Do Not Feed The Monkeys is an offbeat slice of dystopia that feels right at home on the Switch.
80%Do Not Feed the Monkeys Review
Do Not Feed The Monkeys isn't a perfect game by any means, and its minor interface and design hiccups are unfortunate. Thankfully, these small irritations do not serve to massively undermine what Fictiorama Studios has achieved here; the capacity for indie developers to come up with novel ideas never ceases to impress, and this is a doozy of a concept. Weaving together the "monkeys'" stories is rewarding and satisfying, and there's an impressive sense of foreboding to the whole thing. You'll play Do Not Feed The Monkeys through to the end more than once, believe us.
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