Monkey Slap

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Monkey Slap is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Motiro and was released on February 15, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Monkey Slap" is a physics-based party game where players compete in various minigames, primarily involving slapping a monkey to gain points. The game features humorous and chaotic gameplay, with up to 4 players able to join locally. The goal is to become the ultimate monkey slapper, using different power-ups and environments to your advantage.

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Audience ScoreBased on 84 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

Monkey Slap offers a charming and colorful aesthetic with smooth animations, making it visually appealing and easy to pick up and play.
The game features a simple yet engaging progression system where collecting coins allows players to upgrade abilities and customize their character, enhancing the overall experience.
It provides a low-stress, casual gameplay experience that is perfect for achievement hunters, allowing players to unlock numerous achievements with minimal effort.

The gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, as the core mechanics do not evolve significantly throughout the game, leading to potential monotony during extended play sessions.
Many players criticize it as an 'asset flip,' indicating that it lacks originality and is merely a rehash of existing templates, which diminishes its value as a genuine game.
The controls and mechanics can be frustrating, with reports of poor controller support and a lack of intuitive navigation, making it difficult for some players to enjoy the experience.

gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by an old-school platforming approach that prioritizes accessibility and straightforward mechanics, reminiscent of early 2000s titles. While the environments offer unique visuals and challenges, the core mechanics remain simple and can lead to frustration, particularly with controls like wall jumps. Overall, the game is easy to learn but may not satisfy players seeking depth or innovation in gameplay.
- “It doesn’t aim to reinvent the genre but instead embraces an old-school approach that focuses on accessible gameplay, colorful worlds, and quirky humor.”
- “There’s an old-fashioned appeal to how direct the experience is: no convoluted menus, no long tutorials, and no microtransactions or artificial gating—just straightforward gameplay that feels like a callback to the classic platformers of the early 2000s.”
- “Also, your different mounts change the gameplay drastically!”
- “While each environment introduces its own set of visuals and platforming challenges, the underlying mechanics rarely evolve beyond the basic run-jump-attack structure.”
- “Just don’t expect actual gameplay beyond clicking 'play' once.”
- “Maybe my space bar is just absolute garbage, but I spent 10 minutes trying to get past the awful controls of the wall jump mechanic, and after I closed the game, I chugged an entire bottle of brown Listerine to cleanse myself.”
graphics
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The graphics in the game are notably varied, with each stage featuring distinct environments that enhance visual appeal and platforming challenges. While some players praise the detailed cutscenes and smooth performance, others criticize the overall quality as generic and lacking innovation. Overall, opinions on the graphics are polarized, ranging from high praise to harsh criticism.
- “Each stage has its own distinct setting, which keeps the visuals from growing stale.”
- “The cutscenes in this game are a cinematic masterpiece, and the graphics are way more detailed than anything I've ever seen before, but the game still runs smooth as butter.”
- “Graphics: 10/10”
- “The graphics are the classic asset flip you can find everywhere.”
- “It has literally nothing to offer apart from some jumping and running, with awful graphics.”
- “While each environment introduces its own set of visuals and platforming challenges, the underlying mechanics rarely evolve beyond the basic run-jump-attack structure.”
humor
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The game's humor is characterized by its quirky and lighthearted approach, embracing an old-school style that complements its accessible gameplay and vibrant environments. Players find it to be a cheerful adventure filled with amusing moments, particularly highlighting the comedic elements like the "funny monkey." Overall, the humor enhances the enjoyable experience without being overly complex.
- “It doesn’t aim to reinvent the genre but instead embraces an old-school approach that focuses on accessible gameplay, colorful worlds, and quirky humor.”
- “It’s an uncomplicated, cheerful adventure that invites players to enjoy its humor, its bright settings, and its rhythmic action without demanding too much in return.”
- “This is a very funny game!”
story
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The story, co-written by Stan Lee and Martin, features a compelling narrative reminiscent of J.R.R. Tolkien's works, complemented by a score from renowned composer Hans Zimmer. Reviewers have rated the storyline highly, with some giving it a perfect score of 10/10.
- “The storyline was written by Stan Lee and the music was composed by the great Hans Zimmer.”
- “Martin actually took part in writing the story for this game.”
- “Storyline: 10/10”
- “The storyline is basically like a J.R.R. Tolkien novel, but lacks the depth and complexity.”
- “Martin actually took part in writing the story for this game, yet it feels disjointed and uninspired.”
character development
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Character development in the game is highlighted by its vibrant, cartoonish presentation and smooth animations, which contribute to a playful atmosphere. Players appreciate the engaging character designs and the depth of development, enhancing the overall experience of the MMO RPG platformer.
- “The presentation is bright and cartoonish, with smooth animations and exaggerated character designs that give the game a playful personality.”
- “I've played this game for weeks straight just to experience the pure art that is the gameplay, level design, and character design.”
- “It is a flawless MMO RPG platformer with amazing design and character development.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters on an emotional level.”
- “I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful choices in character progression; it feels like the characters don't evolve in any significant way.”
- “The dialogue options are limited, which restricts the ability to shape the characters' personalities and backstories.”
music
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The music in the game features an upbeat soundtrack and satisfying sound effects that enhance the rhythmic and cheerful feel of the action. With a storyline penned by Stan Lee and a score composed by Hans Zimmer, the audio experience is both engaging and high-quality.
- “Combined with an upbeat soundtrack and satisfying slap sound effects, the moment-to-moment action feels rhythmic and cheerful rather than punishing.”
- “The storyline was written by Stan Lee and the music composed by the great Hans Zimmer.”
monetization
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The monetization approach of the game is praised for its simplicity and lack of microtransactions, reminiscent of classic platformers, providing a direct and enjoyable experience. However, there are concerns regarding Bitlock studio/motiro's unethical practices, including the alleged exploitation of others' work for profit.
- “There’s an old-fashioned appeal to how direct the experience is: no convoluted menus, no long tutorials, and no microtransactions or artificial gating—just straightforward gameplay that feels like a callback to the classic platformers of the early 2000s.”
- “Bitlock Studio/Motiro has shown a repeat pattern of unethically dumping other people's work onto Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab.”
optimization
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The game is well-optimized, featuring minimal system requirements that allow for smooth performance even on older hardware.
- “The system requirements are minimal, ensuring smooth performance even on older hardware.”
- “The game runs flawlessly on a variety of setups, making it accessible to a wider audience.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is; it maintains a steady frame rate even during intense action sequences.”