- September 22, 2016
- MonkeyStories
- 7h median play time
Heroes of the Monkey Tavern
Platforms
About
Embark on an unforgettable adventure in "Heroes of the Monkey Tavern" as you explore a perilous dungeon filled with riddles, dangerous enemies, and treacherous traps. With 8 distinct classes, multiple difficulty levels, and over 100 unique items to discover, each playthrough offers a fresh challenge. Engage in thrilling real-time battles against 22 different enemies, including 6 fearsome bosses, and uncover secret passages hiding legendary weapons and armor.











- The game features good graphics and excellent music, creating an enjoyable atmosphere.
- It offers a straightforward dungeon crawling experience with a decent balance of exploration and combat.
- The game is bug-free and has a good auto-mapping system, making navigation easier.
- Combat is overly simplistic, relying on a 'stand still and click' mechanic, which can become boring.
- The game lacks depth in character progression, with no meaningful choices for leveling up or skill selection.
- The 'flee' mechanic punishes players for moving away from enemies, reducing strategic options in combat.
- gameplay116 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The gameplay of "Heroes of the Monkey Tavern" is characterized by its simplicity and a unique but controversial flee mechanic that punishes players for moving away from enemies, reducing combat to a straightforward DPS race. While some players appreciate the lack of complex management systems and the rewarding progression, many criticize the combat mechanics as shallow and unpolished, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, the game offers a casual dungeon-crawling experience, but it may not satisfy those seeking depth and strategic gameplay.
“If you like dungeon crawlers and want something lite and fresh, give it a go. Minimal story (par for the course), tons of secrets, rewarding progression, no fiddling with hunger management (thought I'd miss that mechanic because I'm so hardcore!!! ... but actually didn't). It can be pretty challenging on higher difficulty - but most importantly, it's fun!!!”
“Heroes of Monkey Tavern is what I would call a sleeper; its design and gameplay are great and have what you expect and more from this type of game. I would say it's a must to play, so don't waste time, go and buy it now.”
“The overall simplicity of the gameplay makes it a nice trip for the non-hardcore gamer, even more so for those who are not familiar with the dungeon crawler genre.”
“Gameplay: the combat is the area where this game is really poor.”
“There is a 'flee' mechanic that damages the whole party if you try to side step or back up, reducing combat to nothing more than a toe-to-toe DPS race.”
“Yes, you read that right: you cannot really allow yourself to move while fighting, which is probably the core gameplay element in any dungeon crawler.”