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Monkey Barrels

Monkey Barrels is a great twin-stick shooter that perhaps plays it a little too safe at times. There's a fantastic selection of unlockable guns and grenades, with some providing excellent visual treats and strategic advantages, but the level design leaves a lot to be desired thanks to its repetitive nature. The unlockable multiplayer mode is a decent distraction that's fun for a while but ultimately lacks the same depth as the main story mode. There are stronger twin-stick shooters available on the Switch, but this is nevertheless a welcome addition.
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63%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
100% User Score Based on 10 reviews
Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

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About Monkey Barrels

Monkey Barrels is a single player and multiplayer role playing shooter game with post-apocalyptic and science fiction themes. It was developed by Good-Feel Co., Ltd. and was released on September 26, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

It's monkeys vs. machines in this zany action-packed shooter! In addition to a 22-stage story mode, there's also an online competitive mode! Features 3D pixel art that puts a fresh spin on old-school graphics! Tons of fun and challenging stages await you!

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews
music2 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game features enjoyable twin-stick shooting mechanics with responsive controls and a good overall feel.
  • Visually appealing with a stylish graphic design and a great soundtrack that evokes nostalgia for classic arcade games.
  • Offers varied levels and fun boss fights, making it a rewarding experience despite its short length.
  • The game is relatively short with low replayability, completing in around 3.5 hours.
  • Some weapons may feel overpowered, making the game easier than expected, and the online mode is essentially non-functional.
  • The story is simple and the text lines pass too quickly, which may detract from the overall experience.

  • story

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The story is characterized as straightforward and uncomplicated, lacking complexity or depth.

    • “The story is overly simplistic.”
    • “The narrative lacks depth and complexity.”
    • “The plot feels predictable and uninspired.”

  • grinding

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat excessive, noting that while there is a wide variety of guns available, many are merely variations of similar designs rather than offering unique experiences.

    • “It's a bit grindy, and while there are a high number of guns, they are variations on a theme rather than unique.”
    • “The grinding feels excessive, making progress slow and tedious.”
    • “I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which made the game feel more like a chore than fun.”

  • music

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with praise for its great soundtrack that evokes nostalgia for classic Konami arcade games. However, some users noted that certain tracks are repeated in various sections, which detracts slightly from the overall experience.

    • “Great soundtrack and gameplay that feels a lot like the Konami arcade games of yore.”

  • graphics

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics are praised for their aesthetically pleasing style, contributing to an overall enjoyable visual experience that enhances gameplay.

    • “The graphic style is really nice.”
    • “It's very aesthetically pleasing and plays snappily.”

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is noted for its fun gameplay and appealing visuals, but it suffers from low replayability due to its short length.

  • character development

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The character designs featured in the cutscenes are well-received, showcasing a strong visual appeal that enhances the overall experience. However, there is no specific mention of character development in terms of growth or narrative depth.

  • gameplay

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its nostalgic feel, reminiscent of classic Konami arcade games, complemented by a great soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.

    • “Great soundtrack and gameplay that feels a lot like the Konami arcade games of yore.”
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73%Critics’ scoreBased on 2 critic reviews
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Monkey Barrels is a role playing shooter game with post-apocalyptic and science fiction themes. Common tags for Monkey Barrels include indie, 2.5d, bullet hell, comic book, cartoony and others.

Monkey Barrels is available on Nintendo Switch, PC and Windows.

Monkey Barrels was released on September 26, 2022.

Monkey Barrels was developed by Good-Feel Co., Ltd..

Monkey Barrels has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Monkey Barrels for its music but disliked it for its story.

Monkey Barrels is a single player game with multiplayer support.

Similar games include Tower 57, Juicy Realm, BroodStar, Orbital Bullet, Starward Rogue and others.