Monsters and Weapons

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Monsters and WeaponsA strategic rogue-like based on decision making. Fight your way through different areas, buy items and defeat the final boss to proclaim victory! Highly strategic. Unique "semi" turn-based fights where you control the pace. Ten unlockable and unique classes. Achievements (hard). Impactful decisions with a smidge of luck. Unlock Legendary Mode for …

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game offers varied gameplay with multiple classes that significantly change play styles, providing hours of content.
It features a charming pixel art style and a rewarding difficulty that makes victories feel like achievements.
Great fun for the price, with plenty of content and character design that encourages different approaches.

The game can feel shallow and is relatively easy to complete, which may leave some players wanting more depth.
Some classes, like the Summoner, are perceived as underpowered, leading to frustration during gameplay.
There are issues with generic music and backgrounds, as well as some bugs that detract from the overall experience.

graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's graphics are praised for their delightful old-school pixel art style, which effectively captures the subject matter while maintaining a charming simplicity. Reviewers note the attention to detail and the love evident in the design, contributing to an engaging visual experience.
- “Absolutely delightful old-school graphical roguelite with deceptively simple-looking systems.”
- “The game's pixel art is great.”
- “It clearly depicts the subject matter while still allowing the individual pixels to be big enough to maintain the charm that characterizes the art style - clearly a lot of love has been poured into the models.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game has been criticized for being generic and not well-suited to the game's atmosphere, with some users also reporting bugs related to the audio.
- “The music feels generic and doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The background music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it easy to tune out.”
- “There are issues with the music not syncing properly with the gameplay, leading to a disjointed experience.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The gameplay is characterized by its variety, with interactions among different items, enemies, and player classes creating a unique experience for each run.
- “Varied gameplay: the interaction between the different items, enemies, and player classes makes each run a unique experience.”
- “The combat mechanics are fluid and engaging, allowing for a seamless blend of strategy and action.”
- “Each level presents new challenges that keep the gameplay fresh and exciting, encouraging players to adapt their strategies.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The character development in the game is praised for its diverse and varied character design, which promotes unique gameplay strategies and approaches.
- “The great variety in character design encourages different approaches to gameplay.”
- “The depth of character development allows players to truly connect with their avatars.”
- “Each character's unique backstory adds layers to the overall narrative experience.”