Monday Night Combat

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Monday Night Combat is a class-based, third-person shooter where players compete in a violent game show for cash, fame, and endorsements. The Throwback Throwdown game mode introduces new features like riding the Chickey mascot for big rewards and specialized bot spawners for various enemy types. Fight for the American dream in this unique action-packed experience.

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,368 reviews

gameplay36 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Unique blend of tower defense and third-person shooter mechanics, offering a fun and engaging gameplay experience.
Humorous and colorful presentation with a variety of classes that provide different playstyles.
Great for playing with friends, especially in organized matches, and has nostalgic value for those who enjoyed it during its peak.

The game is essentially dead, with a very limited player base and no active servers, making multiplayer nearly impossible.
Confusing for new players due to a lack of clear tutorials and dated menus, which can detract from the experience.
Single-player mode is limited and not as enjoyable as the multiplayer experience, leaving players with few options if they can't find others to play with.

gameplay
100 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
61%
3%
The gameplay of "Monday Night Combat" is a unique blend of MOBA and tower defense mechanics, featuring class-based combat reminiscent of Team Fortress 2. While the initial learning curve can be steep due to a lack of clear introductions and some balance issues, players find the chaotic and strategic gameplay to be addictive and enjoyable, especially when matched with similarly skilled teammates. Overall, the game offers a fun, fast-paced experience with a humorous aesthetic, though it may not appeal to everyone due to its unconventional mechanics.
- “It's like stepping into a time capsule of chaotic, absurd, and strangely addictive gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is so tight and the concept is so fun it's just timeless.”
- “Monday Night Combat cleverly infuses the familiar dynamic of objective-based competitive play with tower defense mechanics to create a novel combat experience.”
- “Starting with/jumping into the game is confusing; no clear class skill or gameplay introduction, interaction/menuing is not obvious.”
- “Everything from unbalanced gameplay to terrible community support, this game belongs buried in the depths of Hades.”
- “There are a lot of bugs, both gameplay-wise and hardware/software specific.”
humor
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in "Monday Night Combat" is widely praised for its clever writing, colorful presentation, and engaging characters, reminiscent of "Team Fortress 2." Players enjoy the hilarious commentary and dialogue that enhance the gameplay experience, making matches entertaining and often chaotic. Overall, the game is noted for its ability to deliver consistent humor, contributing to its fun and replayable nature.
- “The commentator of the game spews out hilarious dialogue about your situation and the team's performance; the game even has a mascot that appears on the field that you can shoot for money and prizes!”
- “While this is a fun, balanced 3rd person MOBA, mixing Team Fortress 2 and Dota, it is one of the few games that is not only actually hilarious, unlike other games where the jokes are funny once and never again. This has such an extensive library of well-written lines.”
- “It's a class-based, PvP/PvE, team-centric third person shooter set in a hilariously dark (but never seen) dystopian future where you compete as a group of clones fighting in a lethal sport in specially made and company branded arenas.”
graphics
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
54%
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their timeless cartoon style, vibrant colors, and excellent character design, which have aged well despite some users noting that the menus and settings feel dated. While some players draw comparisons to Team Fortress 2, they emphasize that the gameplay is distinct and enjoyable, with a fun aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. However, a few users mention that the lack of support for higher resolutions like 1440p can detract from the visual experience.
- “First of all, for an older game, the graphics are amazing.”
- “The graphics look great and the game itself plays great as well.”
- “There is a variety of weapons to use, the game has fun, bright, colorful graphics and visuals.”
- “Menus and settings are dated (my 1440p resolution not listed, defaults to not optimal graphics).”
- “Maybe the graphics for some people will be dated, but it's okay.”
- “I think people are turned off because the graphics are close to Team Fortress 2, so they assume that the game is just a rip-off, but the gameplay is completely different.”
replayability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews present a mixed perspective on replayability, with some users praising the game for its entertaining features and high replay value, while others note that its reliance on multiplayer limits replayability. Overall, the game is seen as having significant replay potential, particularly for those who enjoy multiplayer experiences.
- “Mnc reminded me of AirMech when I found it; another great, entertaining free game with many awesome features and nearly infinite replay value.”
- “Wonderful humor, funny as hell, great gameplay, and just replay value coming out of the teeth, definitely worth a buy!”
- “Great little game with a lot of replay value.”
- “Replayability is low, unfortunately, as it's only a multiplayer game.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The story aspect of the game is centered around six missions, with a focus on Gutler's origin story. However, players find the single mission format repetitive and quickly lose interest in the narrative.
- “Gutler: The Origin Story”
- “The video below is the plot of Super Monday Night Combat.”
- “You will find yourself playing single missions which will get annoying real fast.”
- “You just start one of 6 missions and play.”
- “Gutler: the origin story”
monetization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's monetization strategy relies heavily on a free-to-play model with microtransactions, reflecting a satirical take on the commercialization of sports. The presence of constant advertisements and endorsements throughout gameplay underscores its critique of consumerism in televised football.
- “The fact that MNC's upcoming sequel is a free-to-play game with microtransactions simply hammers home my point.”
- “The overwhelming mass media advertising (so-called 'endorsements') of this future time reveals the financial underpinning and true consumerist nature of the event.”
- “No need to design a box, set up distribution, invest in alternative forms of advertising, or just put a solid effort into it.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's stability is a mixed bag; while some users report no glitches or bugs, others experience significant issues, particularly with LAN gameplay. Additionally, the lack of adequate support from both the developers and Steam exacerbates these stability concerns. Overall, players find the game enjoyable but frustrating due to its inconsistent performance.
- “Great game, would have been nicer if it was $10, but no glitches, bugs, or any unbalanced classes.”
- “And still very buggy.”
- “That, along with terrible support from both the developers and Steam (which doesn't even list it in the troubleshooting section under 3rd party games), makes it a real pain if you want a simple LAN game with a buddy.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere in both "Monday Night Combat" and "Future Deathsport" is highly praised, with players noting that it creates an exhilarating and hype-filled experience at the start of matches, making it a key selling point for the latter.
- “The atmosphere of Future Deathsport is a real selling point for this game.”
- “The atmosphere got you hyped up like crazy at the start of every match.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is praised for its engaging and humorous commentary, which enhances the overall experience. Additionally, the inclusion of a mascot that players can interact with for rewards adds a fun layer to the gameplay.
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate that the game is a fun third-person shooter MOBA that avoids grindy mechanics, as it lacks levels and the associated feeding, making for a more enjoyable experience.
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews highlight that the game features excellent graphics and character design, suggesting a strong visual presentation that enhances the overall character development experience. However, there is no specific mention of the depth or progression of the characters themselves.
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for its excellent voice acting and soundtracks, contributing significantly to the overall experience.
- “Excellent voice acting and soundtracks.”
- “Excellent voice acting and soundtracks.”