Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp
- October 23, 2020
- Beautiful Glitch
- 33h median play time
Monster Camp is a delightful game which breathes life into the dating sim genre witha mix of over-the-top humor and poignant character development
"Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp" is the sequel to the popular multiplayer dating sim, now set in a summer camp environment. Meet old and new characters to romance, such as Damien, Calculester, Milo, Dahlia, Joy, and Aaravi. Experience new features like campfire mechanics and magic mixed drinks, while enjoying the game's signature beautiful art and humor.
Reviews
- The game features a diverse cast of characters with unique personalities and engaging storylines, making it enjoyable for players.
- The humor is sharp and often hilarious, with plenty of absurd situations that keep the gameplay fresh and entertaining.
- The new mechanics, such as the drinks system and the ability to choose pronouns, enhance the gameplay experience and add depth to the interactions.
- Some players feel that the dialogue is excessively long and can drag on, making the game feel tedious at times.
- The game locks players into a single love interest based on an initial quiz, which can limit the exploration of other characters.
- There are complaints about the writing feeling less impactful compared to the first game, with some characters being perceived as one-dimensional.
- humor704 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Monster Camp" is widely praised for its absurdity, clever writing, and ability to evoke laughter, particularly when played with friends. Many players appreciate the game's mix of dark, crude, and zany humor, along with pop culture references that enhance the comedic experience. While some reviews note a shift in humor style compared to the original "Monster Prom," the overall consensus is that the game maintains a fun, engaging, and often hilarious atmosphere, making it a must-play for fans of quirky dating sims.
“The writing is fantastic and funny with mainstream references which adds a nice touch.”
“The humor is excellent, the romanceable options are great, and the additions of the potions in between rounds is fun.”
“The characters are so likeable, the jokes are funny.”
“We found the wackiness in this one really unfunny, so that's a big part of it.”
“Playing this game is like being stalked by a creep who tries to impress you with unfunny jokes.”
- gameplay213 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "Monster Camp" retains the charm and mechanics of its predecessor, "Monster Prom," while introducing new elements like the drinks mechanic and campfire gossip, which add layers of fun and unpredictability. Players appreciate the engaging dialogue, quirky characters, and the replayability offered by various endings and mechanics, although some find the new systems initially confusing. Overall, the game successfully combines familiar gameplay with fresh twists, making it a delightful experience for both new and returning players.
“Monster Camp is a really fun game with wacky scenarios, great art, interesting mechanics, and entertaining characters.”
“The drinks mechanic brings so much flavor to the experience and adds further competition to multiplayer.”
“The new mechanics really shake up the gameplay while keeping the original's awesome sense of humor.”
“During gameplay, you are assigned a love interest based on a quiz, play through each day of camp, which is just a discussion between you and your assigned love interest you have to navigate through, and try and choose random responses to win them over.”
“Where is the actual gameplay in any of this?”
“New players simply won't understand certain mechanics - such as choosing the option that is associated with whichever of your stats is highest in order to succeed in an event - because they aren't explained.”
- graphics123 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their beautiful and charming art style, which enhances the overall experience with vibrant colors and well-designed characters. Many players appreciate the unique and whimsical visuals, noting that the artwork contributes significantly to the game's humor and appeal. While some critiques mention a perceived decline in art direction compared to the previous installment, the majority celebrate the graphics as a standout feature that adds depth and enjoyment to the gameplay.
“The characters are amazing, the artwork is so charming!”
“The art style is beautiful, the story is as funny as it is complex, and the characters are the best designed of any dating simulator I've seen yet.”
“The graphics and art are gorgeous and unique, the stories are hilarious, and the game is incredibly unique.”
“The art style is subpar by my standards, with the art direction falling fully down the 'women are curvy, and men are only made of squares and rectangles' hole.”
“During gameplay, you are assigned a love interest based on a 'quiz', play through each 'day' of 'camp' (that doesn't really immerse you into the setting rather than mentions or visuals of campgrounds) which is just a discussion between you and your assigned love interest you have to navigate through, and try and choose random responses to win them over.”
“It's much more crass and graphic, where a lot of the time it felt as though Monster Prom needed to be more coy and while the previous game was zany and whacky and generally quite horny by the time of the endings, this game is just out there.”
- story122 mentions
- 51 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its humor, depth, and replayability, featuring well-developed characters and multiple branching storylines that keep players engaged. Reviewers appreciate the quirky and absurd narratives, which blend romance with themes of friendship and personal growth, making each playthrough feel fresh and entertaining. Overall, the storytelling is described as both hilarious and touching, with beautiful art that enhances the experience.
“Each character's storylines are really well thought out and there's always a new outcome to be explored.”
“Under the sweet (and/or violent and/or ridiculous) monster dates and surprisingly deep lore is a story about friendship, growth, and embracing yourself while also working towards becoming a better person.”
“The writing is clever, the story is unexpected, the replay value is high, and the art is beautiful.”
“It didn't feel like a game at all, but rather a visual, interactive story with what feels like a very linear, two-dimensional storyline.”
“The first game felt like real people in a school doing random things every hour of every day, where Monster Camp makes each love interest have an obvious story arc to follow, and that ruins it.”
“This probably allows for longer, more cohesive plot lines, but kind of makes the whole choice at the end of who you'll ask out feel a little pointless, as there's not much reason to choose anyone but the character who has appeared at every single encounter in the game.”
- music117 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its upbeat and engaging soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience and atmosphere. Many players highlighted the memorable ending credit song and animations, describing them as delightful and emotionally impactful. While some noted occasional repetitiveness in the music, the overall consensus is that the soundtrack is a significant strength of the game, contributing to its charm and replayability.
“The music and art style is absolutely beautiful, and you can tell a lot of time and care went into it all.”
“The ending song is an absolute banger and I can't not watch the ending animation every time I beat the game.”
“The soundtrack does a great job of making the game even more enjoyable.”
“The music gets quite repetitive.”
“Just a warning though that the music in the post-game credits is really loud, and from what I can see, the in-game volume settings don't work on it.”
“Plus, the title screen music is the normal Monster Prom music and the 'pick your date' screen still says the words 'prom' on it, even though this game has nothing to do with prom, so this leads me to believe that a lot of it was just cut and pasted over.”
- emotional115 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a delightful blend of humor and heartfelt moments, creating a wholesome experience that resonates with players. Many reviews highlight the lovable characters and touching storylines, often leading to unexpected emotional responses, such as tears during the credits. Overall, the game successfully balances absurdity with genuine emotional depth, making it a memorable and enjoyable experience for both solo and multiplayer play.
“The credits made me cry because of how beautiful everything is!”
“This game has actually genuinely helped me during a difficult time; it has made me feel like I can be okay if I put in the effort.”
“The ending song and cut scene really got me emotionally, especially since I was not expecting it.”
- character development42 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 26 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
Character development in the game has received mixed reviews; while many players appreciate the stunning character designs and humor, some feel that the development of returning characters is less impactful compared to the original game, making it harder to connect with them. However, new characters and storylines have been praised for their creativity and depth, contributing to an overall entertaining experience. The game's art style and attention to detail in character design continue to be standout features, enhancing the replayability and enjoyment of the narrative.
“The character designs are amazing, the art style is beautiful, and the creators put so much effort and time into the game.”
“You can meet characters that you will get attached to forever all while enjoying a great soundtrack, gorgeous art, outstanding character designs, and fun voice acting.”
“My biggest gripe is that the character development seems more stunted than it did in the first game. I suspect this is because they used a lot of the same characters, making it hard to continue character development in a sequel when it was done so well in the original. This makes it harder to feel connected with the characters.”
“Monster Camp is a delightful game which breathes life into the dating sim genre with a mix of over-the-top humor and poignant character development.”
“The character development feels lacking compared to the first game, which diminishes the emotional connection I had with the characters.”
- replayability37 mentions
- 65 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game boasts exceptional replayability, with players highlighting the abundance of secret endings, diverse character scenarios, and engaging mini-events that encourage multiple playthroughs. The inclusion of multiplayer options and a variety of unlockables further enhances the experience, making it a favorite for both solo and group play. Overall, the combination of clever writing, unique mechanics, and rich content ensures that players find new surprises and enjoyment in each run.
“My favorite mechanic is the inclusion of special events that are basically like mini secret endings that add a lot of replay value.”
“The special stuff hidden throughout the game ups the replay value and makes it feel almost like a treasure hunt at times, so that even on the 120th run you're still finding new surprises.”
“This game is really fun, very replayable, and extremely hilarious!!”
“But the game weaves in stats, choices, and game mechanics designed to turn what would be an otherwise simple but charming experience into a replayable delight.”
“The replay value is huge also with so many different secret endings.”
“Game has ample quality of life considerations, including couch co-op, online play, and remote play together, separate or shared controller play, save features, fairly extreme replay value, very inclusive (freeform sexuality, pronouns, etc).”
- grinding8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 88 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game can be tedious and lengthy, particularly due to excessive dialogue and repetitive tasks, making solo play feel laborious. While the game retains charm and offers new content, many players find it more enjoyable with friends, as the grind becomes more bearable in a social setting. Overall, the experience is marked by a mix of fun and frustration, with some players appreciating the new elements despite the grind.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“This game is very fun with others, but not as much by yourself because when playing alone, it's a very grindy game.”
“Only played it through once so far; not as good as the first dialogue-wise. The camp felt tedious, with each dialogue scene really needing to be cut in half as they're way too long.”
- atmosphere7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is described as whimsical, fun, and cozy, enhanced by charming art and music that foster a playful environment. While it retains a friendly vibe reminiscent of its predecessor, the sequel introduces deeper characterizations and diverse, lovable characters, balancing humorous and twisted themes with a surprisingly wholesome feel. Overall, players appreciate the game's ability to create a unique and engaging atmosphere that invites social interaction and laughter.
“Despite the cruel, twisted, and sexual themes the game series plays around with, it still manages to create a very wholesome and cozy atmosphere while also having some of the most hilarious writing I've ever come to witness and some of the most oddly comforting characters I've seen in a game.”
“It has the same friendly atmosphere that enamored me with Monster Prom, while having its own distinct style.”
“The sequel introduces new, lovable romance options that feel fully formed in their characterizations, the artwork (while already wonderful in the first game) simultaneously maintains and elevates the whimsical atmosphere, and I appreciate that the characters (both old and new) feel like they have more depth to them.”
- monetization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is perceived positively, as it does not come across as exploitative or a mere cash grab, but rather as an extension of the universe with genuine storytelling. However, there are concerns about the presence of in-game prompts encouraging reviews, which some players found intrusive.
“It feels like a cheap cash grab, rather than a genuine addition to the game.”
“The constant push for in-game purchases detracts from the overall experience.”
“The monetization strategy is overly aggressive and feels exploitative.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is viewed as a marginally more optimized iteration compared to its predecessor, suggesting improvements in performance and efficiency.
“I consider this to be a slightly more optimized version of its predecessor.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a stable experience with the game, noting a lack of glitches or significant issues. There is a general confidence in the developers' ability to address any potential problems that may arise.
Critic Reviews
Live laugh lust --- Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp review
With its wealth of content and comedy, Monster Camp establishes itself as the year’s premier dating sim. Fans of the original will feel right at home; the gameplay remains relatively untouched, save for a number of adjustments.
80%Monster Prom 2: Monster Camp Review – Dungeons & Dating
Monster Camp embraces everything that made its predecessor so wildly charming. Some of the charisma is lost in the second go-round, but the series maintains its infectious positivity throughout the sequel.
80%Monster Camp Review
Monster Camp is a delightful game which breathes life into the dating sim genre witha mix of over-the-top humor and poignant character development
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