Monastery

About

Monastery is a single player action game. It was developed by Lycan Studio and was released on September 14, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

"Monastery is a roguelite deckbuilder, where you play as a survivor of the Witchplague, navigating dangerous terrains and battling various fauna to find loot. Your playstyle can be customized through diverse gear, each with unique cards and abilities, and dynamic deck building. To progress, you must defeat terrifying bosses and adapt your strategy to each run's challenges."

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Single-Player

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

atmosphere2 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features a unique bi-directional combat system that adds depth to strategy and gameplay.
Regular updates and responsive developers show a commitment to improving the game and addressing player feedback.
The art style and atmosphere are visually appealing, reminiscent of Darkest Dungeon, enhancing the overall experience.

Progression is hindered by a lack of synergy among newly unlocked cards, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Global progression is tied to character progression, forcing players to grind extensively for each character, which can feel repetitive.
The game lacks quality of life features and polish, such as improved tutorials and faster default game speed.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been enhanced with the addition of medium armor and new cards, introducing fresh mechanics that enrich the combat experience. Players appreciate the bi-directional playing field and the ability to adjust animation speed for a customized pace, although some aspects of card functionality require exploration. Overall, the gameplay is described as enjoyable, with positive feedback on the sounds and animations.
- “The bi-directional playing field makes for some interesting and rewarding combat experience when combined with the armor and block mechanics.”
- “The gameplay feels good and the sounds and animations are nice.”
- “On the upper right-hand side, you can simply increase the animation speed if you prefer a faster gameplay pace.”
- “I had to figure out some aspects of what cards would do simply based on gameplay.”
- “The gameplay can feel confusing at times, as some mechanics are not clearly explained.”
- “The pacing of the gameplay can be inconsistent, making it hard to stay engaged.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for creating a cohesive and atmospheric experience that complements the unique visuals. However, some players note that the repetitive background music in the "crossroads" area and the "victory" theme being out of sync with the overall tone detracts from the experience. Overall, while the music enhances the ambiance, there are areas for improvement in variety and thematic consistency.
- “The music is great; it creates a cool atmosphere for the unique drawings.”
- “The music is great; it creates a cool atmosphere for the unique drawings.”
- “The 'crossroads' aspect instead of a map is unique as far as I know, but this area has the same background and background music on each run.”
- “The 'victory' music is strangely out of sync with the theme of the rest of the game.”
- “The ambiance, music, and vibe created are very cohesive and solid.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While some users initially hesitated to purchase "Slay the Spire" due to its graphics, they ultimately found enjoyment in the game despite their dissatisfaction. The dark, comic book art style and the design of enemies and card illustrations received positive remarks, highlighting a contrast between overall graphics quality and specific artistic elements.
- “I also like the dark, comic book art style and the design of the different enemies and card illustrations.”
- “When Slay the Spire first came out, I hesitated to buy it because of the terrible graphics.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is highly praised for its engaging music, which complements the unique visual style of the game, creating an immersive experience.
- “The music is great; it creates a cool atmosphere for the unique drawings.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is well-optimized, with users reporting no crashes, frame drops, or visual stuttering, ensuring a smooth gameplay experience.
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be focused on unlocking items, which can become time-consuming and tedious. This repetitive nature of meta-progression may detract from the overall enjoyment for some users.
- “The meta-progression is just unlocking items, although this looks like it could end up being quite time-consuming and tedious.”