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Monster Crawl is a single player and multiplayer arcade hack and slash game with horror, fantasy and dark fantasy themes. It was developed by Purple Button and was released on May 6, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Hack & slash your way through monster hordes with fast paced, active combat. Well timed attacks can annihilate entire rooms, but don't get caught! Explore diverse builds using multiple heroes, abilities & relics. Fight through dungeons full of treasures & traps, and challenge mighty Bosses!

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews
music3 positive mentions

  • Engaging and satisfying combat mechanics with a variety of special moves and power-ups.
  • Nostalgic retro art style and music that appeals to fans of classic Gauntlet-like games.
  • Procedurally generated maps and diverse character classes provide replayability and a fun multiplayer experience.
  • The unlock system can be frustrating, requiring players to use specific classes to access new characters.
  • Level design can feel repetitive, with similar layouts leading to a lack of engagement over time.
  • Some character classes are less enjoyable to play, making it challenging to progress if you prefer a different playstyle.
  • music

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised for its vibe, complementing the casual gameplay and enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers find it well-suited to the game's atmosphere, making it enjoyable without being overly complicated.

    • “I spontaneously love the vibe and music; it's the perfect game for casually moving some monsters without being overly complicated.”
    • “The music is well suited to the gameplay.”
    • “The vibe and music create an enjoyable atmosphere for the game.”
  • gameplay

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its well-executed combat mechanics, which successfully blend familiar elements with innovative features, creating an engaging experience for players.

    • “The combat mechanic is spot on.”
    • “A mix of familiar and novel mechanics.”
  • humor

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

    The humor in the game is highlighted by the presence of hilarious bosses, which adds a comedic element to the gameplay experience.

    • “The bosses are absolutely hilarious!”
    • “The humor in the boss designs is top-notch!”
    • “I couldn't stop laughing at the hilarious bosses!”
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Monster Crawl is a arcade hack and slash game with horror, fantasy and dark fantasy themes. Common tags for Monster Crawl include indie, roguelite, 2d, stylized, roguelike and others.

Monster Crawl is available on PC and Windows.

Monster Crawl was released on May 6, 2024.

Monster Crawl was developed by Purple Button.

Monster Crawl has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Monster Crawl for its music.

Monster Crawl is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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