Goonya Monster

89%
Game Brain Score Based on 53 reviews
  • gameplay
  • music
  • graphics
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"Goonya Monster" is a 3v1 party game where players can choose to be Busters, using unique weapons like lasers and shotguns to defeat Undead enemies, or Monsters, using powerful skills to send Busters flying. Winning conditions vary for each side, and playing earns costumes to dress up characters in whacky outfits. The game features fast-paced, 3-minute matches with cutesy characters designed by Terada Tera.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 5
  • Steam Deck
  • Windows
  • Play​Station
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Reviews

89%
Audience ScoreBased on 53 reviews
gameplay7 positive mentions
monetization3 negative mentions
  • The game is highly enjoyable, especially when played with friends, offering a fun and chaotic experience reminiscent of Dead by Daylight.
  • The art style and character designs are charming, with a catchy soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
  • The game features fair monetization practices, allowing players to earn cosmetics and upgrades without relying on predatory microtransactions.
  • There is a significant imbalance between the monster and buster roles, often making matches feel unfairly skewed in favor of the monster.
  • The player base is quite small, leading to frequent matches against bots and long matchmaking times.
  • Some gameplay mechanics, such as the effectiveness of certain weapons and the AI behavior, need improvement to enhance the overall experience.
  • gameplay14 mentions

    The gameplay is generally enjoyable, particularly when playing as a buster, with unique designs and a fast-paced, hectic experience. However, many players find the monster gameplay to be boring and unbalanced, leading to a preference for buster roles. Additionally, issues like bot matchmaking and low player counts detract from the overall experience, despite the fun mechanics and long-term progression options available.

    • “It's really fun as long as you understand the mechanics and you know what you're doing.”
    • “Buster gameplay is absolutely enjoyable and the designs are all very unique; Terada Tera did a very good job with their designs.”
    • “The gameplay is quick, but hectic, fast, and enjoyable.”
    • “Most of my friends who play this also agree that it's boring; it would be nice if the game, by some miracle, got updated and changed the monster's gameplay a little.”
    • “Tldr: the game is enjoyable as a buster, but the monster gameplay is boring, leading to an imbalance between monsters and busters.”
    • “Poorly set up asymmetrical gameplay.”
  • music11 mentions

    The music in Goonya Monster is highly praised for its catchy and enjoyable soundtrack, featuring contributions from well-known Japanese artists. Players appreciate the game's whimsical tunes that enhance the overall experience, with many expressing a desire to purchase the soundtrack separately. Overall, the music significantly contributes to the game's charm and appeal.

    • “The soundtrack is really, really good.”
    • “The OST is amazing; there's no need to ever play with background music.”
    • “I wish we could buy the game soundtrack; the songs are all top tier!”
    • “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during longer play sessions.”
    • “While the game has a cute aesthetic, the soundtrack doesn't match the energy of the gameplay, leading to a disjointed experience.”
    • “The background music is often too soft and gets drowned out by the sound effects, which detracts from the overall atmosphere.”
  • graphics7 mentions

    The graphics of the game are praised for their cute and charming art style, particularly highlighting the work of terada tera, which enhances the overall aesthetic appeal. While the variety of maps and character customization options are well-received, some players express a desire for more graphic settings to tailor their experience. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's casual and fun atmosphere.

    • “A cute and casual party game with good map variety, a nice art style (thanks to Terada Tera), lots of unlockables, very fair monetization with everything obtainable for free, crossplay, a competent PC release, a catchy soundtrack, and full bot support!”
    • “I'm a huge fan of Terada Tera's art style, so all the character designs are very charming to me.”
    • “This game is pretty fun; I've played it for one hour, you can gain coins easily, and the art style is really cute.”
    • “One more negative I have is that there aren't really any graphic settings for the game.”
    • “Thankfully, as far as a 'PC game by Japanese devs' goes, it's fine. It plays well with mouse and keyboard, there's key rebinding, and there's no awful mouse smoothing or acceleration (thank you!), but I would like to see a few graphic settings added.”
    • “This game is pretty fun; I've played it for one hour. You can gain coins easily, and the art style is really cute.”
  • monetization6 mentions

    The monetization in the game is praised for being fair, allowing players to unlock everything for free without resorting to predatory microtransactions or fear of missing out (FOMO). Players appreciate the variety of unlockables, cosmetics, and gear available, contributing to a positive overall experience.

    • “A cute and casual party game with good map variety, a nice art style (thanks to Terada Tera), lots of unlockables, very fair monetization with everything obtainable for free, crossplay, a competent PC release, a catchy soundtrack, and full bot support!”
    • “There are quite a few maps with nice aesthetics and variety, a lot of cute cosmetics, tons of gear and weapons to unlock, and the monetization seems very fair.”
    • “The monetization seems very fair.”
    • “Props to the devs for doing that and avoiding both predatory microtransactions and FOMO.”
  • story3 mentions

    The story may be considered dull by some, but the characters, particularly Pirarucu and Snail, are praised for their compelling backstories. The Japanese voice acting adds a charming touch, although the story is only partially voiced after the introduction.

    • “The story and Japanese voice acting are charming and delightful.”
    • “The narrative is engaging, though it is only partially voiced after the introduction.”
    • “Even if the story itself is boring, the characters have very good backstories, at least in my opinion. Pirarucu and Snail are my favorite characters.”
    • “The story is only partially voiced after the introduction.”
    • “The story and Japanese voice acting are cute and charming.”
  • humor3 mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing character movements and overall fun gameplay, complemented by a charming art style. Players find the game genuinely entertaining and funny, contributing to an enjoyable experience.

    • “I really love how the characters move when you walk; it's funny.”
    • “Genuinely a really fun game; it's also super funny, and I love the art and style of everything.”
    • “Funny game.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, highlighting its potential and the impact of its unique characters, such as the transformative Buddha monster. The sentiment of heartbreak over the game's limited community suggests a longing for broader recognition and appreciation of its emotional depth.

    • “It has so much potential as a game and it's heartbreaking that the community is as small as it is.”
  • character development2 mentions

    The character development in "Goonya Monster" is praised for its charming and cute designs, reflecting a fun and whimsical art style that resonates well with fans of Teradera Tera. Overall, the characters contribute to an enjoyable and engaging experience.

    • “Honestly, it's genuinely fun with cute character designs. The game is called Goonya Monster, and that's just so silly!”
    • “I'm a huge fan of Teradera Tera's art style, so all the character designs are very charming to me.”
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