Monster Challenge Circus

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Monster Challenge Circus is a single player action game. It was developed by Freegamer and was released on May 15, 2014. It received negative reviews from players.

You are Dehon, the Great Disciple of the Caste of the 40 000 Moons. You have slain and devoured your brothers because they lacked courage in the face of the mysterious Evil that decimated your universe. Bravely fighting him in your fortress temple, you gradually lost your mind, and in a moment of lucidity you took your own life. Your body and soul drifted through the spirals of time, going back to…

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Action

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Single-Player

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29%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game has a unique and bizarre atmosphere that some players found intriguing.
The made-up language and heavy metal vibe contribute to a distinctive setting.
Some players found humor in the game's absurdity, making it a memorable experience.

The gameplay is plagued by clunky controls, confusing mechanics, and numerous bugs.
The game is extremely short, with only four levels that can be completed in under an hour.
The graphics and textures are poorly executed, leading to a visually unappealing experience.

story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is criticized for its unintuitive mission objectives and a bizarre, incomprehensible narrative that centers on a father-son relationship reminiscent of the Oedipus complex. Players find the plot alien and confusing, compounded by the game's brevity, featuring only four short story missions and additional survival arenas.
- “To make things even worse, the story revolves around a father-son relationship that is strangely reminiscent of Freud's Oedipus complex.”
- “The story is a little incomprehensible; I have no idea what the original language is (Russian?), and the events of the game seem bizarre and alien.”
- “I also forgot to initially mention how ridiculously short this is, with four ridiculously short story missions and then four survival arenas.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been criticized for being glitchy and messy, with problematic cutscene transitions detracting from the overall experience. While the game's concept and atmosphere show potential, many users find the execution lacking, leading to a disappointing gameplay experience.
- “What matters is the gameplay!”
- “Freegamer promised 3 to 4 hours of gameplay.”
- “Glitchy gameplay and cutscene transitions.”
- “The base idea isn't even bad; it has a weird atmosphere and doesn't look too bad, but it's a real mess gameplay-wise.”
- “Gameplay is terrible.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been criticized for its lack of stability, with numerous reports of bugs and glitches affecting gameplay. Players have noted that these issues significantly detract from the overall experience.
- “Bugs, glitches, and game-breaking issues are everywhere.”
- “The game is riddled with bugs and glitches that ruin the experience.”
- “Frequent crashes and instability make it nearly unplayable.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is noted as a redeeming quality, with players finding it amusing despite overall dissatisfaction with the game's quality.
- “This game is not very good, but it made me laugh.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is noted for being unique and visually appealing, though it is described as "weird." However, this intriguing ambiance is overshadowed by significant gameplay issues, leading to a mixed overall impression.
- “The base idea isn't even bad; it has a weird atmosphere and doesn't look too bad, but it's a real mess gameplay-wise.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players consistently express that the game evokes strong emotions, with multiple users noting that it brought them to tears.
- “This game made me cry.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with multiple users describing it as "awful."
- “Music is awful.”
- “Music is awful.”