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Goonya Monster

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81%Game Brain Score
music, graphics
story, grinding
89% User Score Based on 81 reviews
Critic Score 43%Based on 1 reviews

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Goonya Monster is a single player and multiplayer survival platformer game with a comedy theme. It was developed by MUTAN and was released on December 4, 2022. It received neutral reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Goonya Monster is a 3 vs 1 party game where players can choose to be Busters, using unique weapons to defeat Undead enemies, or Monsters, using powerful skills to fend off the Busters. Quick matches last only 3 minutes, and players can earn costumes by playing a bunch of episodes. The game features cutesy characters and over-the-top attacks, ensuring a blast for everyone.

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89%
Audience ScoreBased on 81 reviews
music9 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game features cute character customization and a charming art style, making it visually appealing.
  • Gameplay is fun and engaging, especially when played with friends, providing a casual and enjoyable experience.
  • The soundtrack is catchy and well-received, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.
  • The player base is very small, leading to frequent matches against AI rather than real players, which can diminish the experience.
  • There are balance issues, with monsters often being overpowered compared to busters, making matches feel unfair.
  • The game lacks content variety, particularly in terms of maps and gameplay modes, which can lead to repetitive gameplay.
  • music
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the catchy and well-composed soundtrack, particularly praising collaborations with popular Japanese artists. However, others find the heavy reliance on J-pop and repetitive phrases from the mascot to be grating, especially due to poor audio mixing with sound effects. Overall, while the soundtrack is appreciated by many, it may not appeal to everyone, particularly those who dislike the genre.

    • “The soundtrack is really, really good.”
    • “I love being a little cute squishy girl while I fight little monsters and have cute music playing; it's basically the silliest game.”
    • “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!”
    • “The music, for example, seems good but it's so poorly mixed with the SFX audio that it becomes grating very easily. That sound salad only gets more grating during the tutorial, with the tutorial cat flatly repeating 'find the undead' in a monotone on repeat. What I'm saying is, this game makes perhaps the worst first impression I've ever seen.”
    • “I find weeb culture extremely alienating, something this game directly appeals to. I hate J-pop, which makes up the majority of this game's soundtrack. Hearing the word 'nyamo' that is repeated ad nauseam by the game's 'cute' mascot makes me want to drill a hole in my head.”
    • “The music is catchy, but it feels out of place and doesn't match the overall tone of the game, making it hard to enjoy the experience fully.”
  • graphics
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and charming art style, heavily influenced by Terada Tera, which enhances the overall fun and goofy atmosphere. Players appreciate the variety of maps and character designs, although some express a desire for more graphic settings and options. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's appeal, making it an enjoyable experience for casual and party gaming.

    • “I love this goofy little game, the physics are fun and the art style is so cute.”
    • “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.”
    • “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.”
  • gameplay
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is described as frantic, fast-paced, and enjoyable, with a mix of fun mechanics and chaotic visuals that can be overwhelming at times. While players appreciate the ease of acquiring cosmetics and the long-term progression system, issues like bot matchmaking and occasional technical glitches detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the core gameplay remains engaging, especially for those familiar with the mechanics.

    • “It's really fun as long as you understand the mechanics and you know what you're doing.”
    • “The gameplay is quick, but hectic, fast, and enjoyable.”
    • “The core gameplay is simple and fun, making it a good game to kind of autopilot and chill if you don't have a party to play with.”
    • “It is easy to get cosmetics and new monsters as the shop resets daily and you have login rewards, but they do need to work on the game mechanics instead of giving us more cosmetics.”
    • “This game is different gameplay-wise.”
    • “Poorly set up asymmetrical gameplay.”
  • story
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story has received positive feedback for its enjoyment factor and charming Japanese voice acting, with one character, Nyamo, being particularly praised. However, some players noted issues with slow pacing and limited character options, as well as partial voice acting after the introduction. Overall, the narrative complements the game's fun and engaging atmosphere, reminiscent of other popular titles.

    • “I really, really enjoyed the story.”
    • “Story and Japanese voice acting is cute and charming.”
    • “The story pacing is too slow.”
    • “Story is only partially voiced after the intro.”
    • “I wish there were more songs in the soundtrack, but overall the story could use improvement.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization in this game is praised for being fair and player-friendly, allowing players to unlock everything for free without resorting to predatory microtransactions or fear of missing out (FOMO). The presence of numerous unlockables, cosmetics, and gear enhances the experience without imposing financial barriers.

    • “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.”
    • “Props to the devs for doing that and avoiding both predatory microtransactions and FOMO.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing character movements and overall fun gameplay, complemented by a distinctive art style that enhances the comedic experience. Players find the game genuinely entertaining and funny, contributing to its overall appeal.

    • “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.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express a strong engagement with grinding, particularly enjoying the extended playtime to unlock more content, such as story episodes. However, there is a suggestion for a game mode that allows for social play without the incentive of experience points, to mitigate potential exploitation of grinding for rewards.

    • “At one point, I started grinding episode matches for hours on end just so I could read more of it.”
    • “I recommend having a game mode where you can play online with friends as a monster, but make it so this game mode provides zero points of any kind to prevent XP farming.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game generally performs well, but some users have reported stability issues, particularly on the PS5 version, where it occasionally freezes during character swaps and match starts. Despite these minor setbacks, players still find it enjoyable as a party game.

    • “The game freezes for a bit when swapping characters and when the match starts (noticed on PS5, not on PC).”
    • “The story pacing is too slow, and having only 4 characters as the base is kind of bad.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, highlighting its potential and the impact of unique characters like Buddha, who evoke strong feelings through their abilities. The sentiment of heartbreak over the game's small community underscores a desire for greater 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 development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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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Goonya Monster is a survival platformer game with comedy theme.

Goonya Monster is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, Steam Deck and others.

Goonya Monster was released on December 4, 2022.

Goonya Monster was developed by MUTAN.

Goonya Monster has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its story.

Goonya Monster is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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