Monsters of Mican

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Embark on a first-person, party-based dungeon crawler RPG adventure in the whimsical world of Monsters of Mican. Explore hand-crafted dungeons, battle or befriend hundreds of unique monsters, and uncover the truth of their origin. With a robust character creator, diverse abilities, and randomly generated loot, prepare for a rich and engaging experience inspired by classic PC RPGs.

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Play Modes

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

+21

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

humor20 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Monsters of Mican offers a humorous and creative take on the dungeon crawler genre, featuring a wide variety of silly monsters and clever puns that enhance the overall experience.
The game provides a satisfying character progression system with diverse classes and skills, allowing for deep customization and strategic gameplay.
Exploration is engaging with well-designed dungeons that include puzzles, traps, and secrets, keeping the gameplay fresh and entertaining throughout.

The game suffers from significant balance issues, particularly in the later stages where players can become overpowered, leading to an anticlimactic experience.
Many aspects of the game, including graphics, sound effects, and user interface, are considered janky and unpolished, which may detract from the enjoyment for some players.
The overall length of the game is relatively short, which may leave players wanting more content and depth in their adventure.

humor
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by a blend of puns, dad jokes, and a whimsical approach to enemy design, with many players finding it genuinely funny despite its quirky aesthetics. The writing embraces a lighthearted silliness reminiscent of classic dungeon crawlers, making it stand out in a genre often lacking in comedic elements. Overall, the game is praised for its memorable and entertaining humor, with a significant portion of its content dedicated to amusing and absurd enemy concepts.
- “The writing has been rather nice - granted, it's also filled with puns and dad jokes (my friends and I have certainly groaned at some of the enemy names when I've streamed this), but it has made me laugh more than once, which is more than what a lot of games do these days.”
- “Same setup as the old wizardries, Bard's Tales, Might & Magics, etc. Old-school dungeon crawlers often had some humor to them and freely mixed fantasy and sci-fi elements, but Monsters of Mican goes a step further and embraces straight-up silliness.”
- “I guarantee that you have never seen such a rich variety of funny monsters before.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
64%
21%
The graphics of the game have received mixed feedback, with some players finding the aesthetics endearing and humorous, while others view them as janky and lacking polish. Despite the graphical shortcomings, many reviewers suggest that the gameplay experience is solid and enjoyable, especially for fans of classic dungeon crawlers. Overall, those willing to overlook the graphics may find a fun and quirky adventure reminiscent of the original Might and Magic series.
- “A clear love letter to the original Might and Magic first-person party-based dungeon crawlers series; from the endearing aesthetics to the mechanics, and to the amount of hacking and slashing you'll be doing as you venture deep into dungeon floors.”
- “With its quirky humor and mix of fantasy and sci-fi aesthetics, this game reminded me of The Dwarf Run, which I also highly recommend if you're into this style of game.”
- “Yes, the graphics don't inspire much in the way of confidence.”
- “If you are looking for a light-hearted, silly blobber similar to Might & Magic 6-8 for a small price and are willing to look past the janky graphics/UI and unfinished content placeholders, give the demo a try and decide if it's for you.”
- “Item acquisitions with the MM3 standards of diamond, obsidian, wood, glass, etc. You'll get status effects with cartoon graphics over your character's faces to show you what's up.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
25%
The gameplay is a nostalgic homage to the classic Might and Magic dungeon crawlers, featuring engaging mechanics and a focus on turn-based combat. However, issues such as a lack of mouse sensitivity settings and frame rate-related gameplay inconsistencies detract from the overall experience, leading to mixed feelings despite the fun core mechanics. While it captures the essence of old-school gameplay, its current state may hinder recommendations.
- “A clear love letter to the original Might and Magic first-person party-based dungeon crawlers series; from the endearing aesthetics, to the mechanics, and to the amount of hacking and slashing you'll be doing as you venture deep into dungeon floors.”
- “I cannot recommend this game in its current state, but it does have fun core gameplay.”
- “Gameplay-wise, it is very much old-school Might and Magic but without the option of going real-time.”
- “Additionally, there seems to be no mouse sensitivity setting, and FPS is directly correlated to all of the engine's gameplay elements, meaning the game and your mouse speed go crazy if you play at 120 FPS.”
- “That would be alright as a goofy mode, but it really takes away from the gameplay for me, so I just have to mute the game and play my own music to enjoy it at all.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The music in the game is largely criticized as being a lackluster, 90s-style midi affair that can be off-putting, with some players finding it intolerable enough to mute entirely. While it doesn't significantly detract from the overall experience for everyone, the inconsistent volume and humor-based sound effects can disrupt gameplay for many, leading them to prefer their own music instead.
- “Music is a ho-hum midi affair, but it never really detracts from the experience.”
- “Yes, the music is all midis (or at least sounds like a 90s midi track).”
- “That would be alright as a goofy mode but really takes away from the gameplay for me so I just have to mute the game and play my own music to play at all.”
- “The main issue is that the music and sound effects are extremely off-putting to the point where I had to immediately disable them.”
- “Music and sound are currently intolerable with volume all over the place and nonsensical humor-based sounds.”
- “That would be alright as a goofy mode but really takes away from the gameplay for me, so I just have to mute the game and play my own music to play at all.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game presents a coherent and engaging story, despite its silliness, featuring unexpected twists that enhance the overall experience. While not groundbreaking, the narrative is interesting enough to keep players invested.
- “The game actually tries to tell a coherent story, silly as it is, and does a pretty decent job at it.”
- “The story, while not remarkable, is interesting and full of some decent twists that I wasn't expecting, so that's always a plus.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development in the game is positively highlighted through its skill system, which offers an engaging secondary avenue for players to enhance their characters, reminiscent of the later-era Might and Magic games.
- “As a fan of the later-era Might and Magic games, I really appreciate the skill system and how it provides a nice secondary means of character development.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive qualities, evoking a strong sense of wizardry and magic that captivates players. This enchanting environment enhances the overall experience, allowing players to fully engage with the fantastical elements of the game.
- “How nice it is to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of wizardry, might, and magic again.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
While the game is considered somewhat short, its extensive customization options significantly enhance its replayability, encouraging players to revisit and experience different configurations.
- “It's a bit short, but its vast customization allows for replayability.”