Monsters 'til Midnight

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Monsters 'til Midnight is a single player and multiplayer casual shooter game. It was developed by Retro Dreamer and was released on May 31, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

Monsters ‘til Midnight is an arcade-inspired steampunk survival game all about powering up!Unique Weapons and Abilities From weaponized cucumber sandwiches to explosive crumpets, wield a diverse arsenal of both automatic, and manually aimed weaponry. Augment them with various powers and special abilities to make each run feel unique and challenging. Aquire gold to purchase permanent upgrades that…

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 85 reviews

graphics12 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Fun and addictive gameplay with engaging meta progression and weapon evolutions that enhance the experience.
Charming and colorful pixel art style with satisfying animations and sound design that create a whimsical atmosphere.
Enjoyable co-op mode and well-implemented controls that work smoothly on multiple platforms including Steam Deck.

Slow initial progression and early game can feel grindy or underwhelming until several upgrades are unlocked.
Limited content with only a few maps and repetitive zones, causing the game to lack long-term variety and depth.
Some technical issues including problematic camera control, awkward auto-aim mechanics, and occasional glitches with hitboxes and collision.

graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
33%
10%
The game features charming, crisp pixel art with a well-executed retro aesthetic that is visually appealing and consistent throughout. Its whimsical Halloween-themed designs and smooth animations enhance the gameplay experience, making it enjoyable for both single-player and local co-op. Overall, the graphics are praised for their unique style, clear presentation, and engaging visual charm.
- “I think the visual aesthetic for this game is very well thought-out and put together.”
- “The pixel art graphics are crisp and retro, with charming, Halloween-esque monster designs that are visually appealing.”
- “Fantastic retro 2D graphics with a unique style and charm, featuring top-notch pixel art and animations.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
31%
23%
The gameplay is generally praised for being addictive, smooth, and fun, with clever enemy designs and satisfying sound effects enhancing the experience. It offers a fresh take on the bullet-hell genre, integrating dodge mechanics and diverse characters, making it enjoyable in both single and local co-op modes. However, some players feel the gameplay can be lacking or repetitive, and certain mechanics like weapon re-rolls may be limited.
- “Clever enemy designs, satisfying sound effects, and addicting gameplay make for a very fun experience.”
- “It's a vampire survivors bullet-heaven that genuinely has some Enter the Gungeon vibes with a dodge roll mechanic as most of the cast's starting ability.”
- “It offers tight, frantic gameplay with superb retro 2D graphics, along with a diverse cast of characters and items to unlock.”
- “Cute artwork but the gameplay is lacking.”
- “This one does it by almost entirely skirting around the usual gameplay of killing things.”
- “In the end, I did manage to get 14 hours of gameplay from it and there's still technically a few things I could still do if I really wanted to, but I don't.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor is colorful, funny, and inventive, adding a lively and enjoyable atmosphere to the game, though some find it a bit basic. Overall, it enhances the fun, especially during multiplayer sessions.
- “Fun, very colorful, funny, and has a lot to do.”
- “We had many funny playing over remote play and had no problems.”
- “Frantic action, beautiful art, super smooth controls, and a hilarious and inventive atmosphere.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is praised for its beautiful and spooky art, pleasing sound design, and inventive, engaging mood that enhances the overall experience. The combination of frantic action and smooth controls complements the immersive ambiance.
- “Enjoyed the art, spooky atmosphere and just miss the last few weapon evolutions to 100% it.”
- “Pleasing sound design: the audio enhances the game's overall atmosphere.”
- “Frantic action, beautiful art, super smooth controls, and a hilarious and inventive atmosphere.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game starts off slow and can feel steep and unrewarding near the final levels, making some progression feel less impactful. However, as more content is unlocked, the gameplay becomes more engaging and the overall replay value increases significantly.
- “Meta progression doesn't feel nearly as impactful as it does in other games, and the requirements have pretty steep scaling for the last level or two, making grinding for them feel not worth it.”
- “Although the game starts out very slow and grindy, once you unlock more and more within it, the game truly comes alive.”
- “I 100%'d the game since it offered a lot of replay value, despite the initial slow grind.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game offers significant replay value, especially as more content is unlocked, making it more engaging over time. However, the slow and grindy start may hinder initial enjoyment, suggesting that some balancing adjustments could improve overall playability.
- “I 100%'d the game since it offered a lot of replay value, and although it starts out very slow and grindy, once you unlock more and more within it, the game then truly comes alive.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game generally runs smoothly but occasionally experiences glitches, such as boss creatures getting stuck inside walls, which can disrupt gameplay.

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12h Median play time

10h Average play time

5-14h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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Monsters 'til Midnight is a casual shooter game.

Monsters 'til Midnight is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 10 hours playing Monsters 'til Midnight.

Monsters 'til Midnight was released on May 31, 2023.

Monsters 'til Midnight was developed by Retro Dreamer.

Monsters 'til Midnight has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Monsters 'til Midnight for its graphics but disliked it for its grinding.

Monsters 'til Midnight is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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