Monsti

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Monsti is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Old Games and was released on September 12, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Monsti is a clicking game where you fly through the air, dodging obstacles and collecting eggs for new characters. A harder game mode and egg-themed purchases are available for experienced players. Future updates include macOS support, additional characters, difficulty levels, and powerups."

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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 478 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

music13 negative mentions

Cute, colorful art style with a friendly and relaxing tone.
Simple, accessible platforming suitable for all ages.
Easy to pick up and finish in a short session.

Very short and lacking meaningful replay value.
Repetitive level design with little innovation.
Basic animations and audio that feel low-budget.

music
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
58%
29%
The music in the game is widely criticized for being overly repetitive and minimal, with only a couple of short tracks that loop frequently, leading to player frustration. While some users find the music enjoyable initially, the lack of variety and the short duration of the loops quickly become annoying, prompting many to prefer listening to their own music instead. Overall, the sound design is considered basic and fails to enhance the gaming experience.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The visual style and the music are very likable (although there is only one music track on a loop, so beware when purchasing the soundtrack), which is why it is a shame that there is no game here.”
- “But the music is nice!”
- “The music is annoying; it's a short loop that would drive anyone to insanity after listening to it for more than a minute.”
- “The game music is repetitive and doesn't have any variation.”
- “Everything about this is bad, but the worst might be the 10 seconds of annoying music that loops over and over and over.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
54%
13%
The graphics of Monsti are characterized by a colorful and cheerful art style that aims to create a relaxing atmosphere, though some users note that animations can be stiff and transitions abrupt. While the visuals are generally appealing, there are concerns about visibility, as certain textures can be confusing, making it difficult to distinguish safe terrain from hazards. Overall, the graphics are seen as a highlight of the game, despite some criticisms regarding clarity and originality.
- “Monsti is a small, colorful platformer built around simple jumping challenges, straightforward level layouts, and a cheerful art style aimed at players looking for a relaxing, low-stress experience.”
- “The environments are simple but pleasant, and the overall aesthetic feels intentionally lighthearted.”
- “Cute, colorful art style with a friendly and relaxing tone.”
- “The visuals have charm, but animations can be stiff and transitions abrupt.”
- “The graphics look mildly better than a terrible game, but the gameplay is still terrible.”
- “The visuals are black textures on a background so you can tell where you're going, but some of the textures you won't know is terrain or hazard right away, so you'll learn through playing what's safe to land on and what you should avoid.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
60%
25%
The gameplay is characterized as extremely accessible, featuring simple mechanics like running and jumping, but it suffers from repetitiveness and a lack of engaging objectives. While some players find it reminiscent of "Flappy Bird" and enjoyable for a short time, many criticize it for being monotonous and less compelling compared to similar titles like "Badland." Overall, the gameplay is seen as solid yet ultimately bland, with easy controls but limited depth.
- “Gameplay is extremely accessible: run, jump, avoid hazards, and reach the end of each stage.”
- “This game has a similar mechanic to it, but it differs from it by having different obstacles in your level be randomly generated as the level progresses.”
- “The gameplay is solid enough, and it's worth the price.”
- “As others have mentioned, even the gameplay itself is not enjoyable and feels more like Flappy Bird than Badland.”
- “The graphics look mildly better than a terrible game, but the gameplay is still terrible.”
- “Personally, I found the gameplay monotonous after 5 minutes of play; there is little objective other than: collect eggs, don't die.”
emotional
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report a strong emotional impact from the game, often experiencing a mix of laughter and tears. Despite its seemingly cursed appearance, many find it surprisingly wholesome and engaging, leading to a deep emotional investment that can evoke both joy and sadness. Overall, it is described as an "emotional damage simulator" that effectively captivates and connects with players.
- “I laughed, I cried, I alt-tabbed.”
- “But I'm invested emotionally.”
- “This game cured my boredom and caused emotional damage.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
49%
38%
The game's story is largely criticized, with users noting a lack of plot and depth, describing it as an "endless run" without meaningful narrative elements or side quests. The overall sentiment suggests that the absence of a compelling story detracts significantly from the gaming experience.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “Monsti has no story, so we're jumping straight to graphics.”
- “No story.”
- “An 'endless run' game without a lot of side quests or achievements would be boring.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it consistently funny and a good source of entertainment. Notably, the comedic effect of everything stopping upon death, including the music, adds to the game's charm and elicits laughter. Overall, it serves as an enjoyable timewaster that players appreciate for its humor.
- “I don't know if the effect of everything halting (even the music) when you die is supposed to be comedic or not, but it made me laugh the first few times it happened.”
- “Kinda funny, good timewaster.”
- “I got this game for free and I can say it is funny to play.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is often praised for its refreshing quality, making it an appealing choice for younger players or those seeking a break from more intense action games. The combination of gameplay and graphics contributes to this inviting ambiance.
- “For younger players or anyone wanting a break from intense action games, the atmosphere can be refreshing.”
- “The atmosphere is immersive and captivating, drawing you into the game's world.”
- “The combination of sound design and visuals creates a unique atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The game is generally enjoyable and easy to play, but it suffers from a lack of depth and variety, resulting in limited long-term replay value. While it is not poorly made, improvements in graphics and gameplay could enhance its replayability.
- “The game is friendly, easy to play, and pleasant enough to leave you smiling, but it lacks depth and variety for long-lasting replay value.”
- “Not a terribly made game, but it could benefit from unique graphics and improved replayability.”
- “It’s friendly, easy to play, and pleasant enough to leave you smiling, just don’t expect depth, variety, or long-lasting replay value.”
- “Very short and lacking meaningful replay value.”
- “Not a terribly made game, but would do better to make its own graphics and extend its replayability.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is criticized for being poor, as it experiences stuttering and performance issues despite its minimalistic design.
- “This game is extremely barebones and still manages to stutter and have performance issues.”
- “The optimization is so poor that even high-end systems struggle to maintain a stable frame rate.”
- “I expected better performance, but the frequent lag and crashes make it unplayable at times.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The game's stability is inconsistent, with reports of audio glitches and unpredictable obstacle designs that can lead to confusion about gameplay mechanics. Additionally, random egg spawns can result in unreachable locations, contributing to a buggy overall experience. While some aspects are playable, the overall stability is considered lacking.
- “There are no glitches that I've encountered.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any issues.”
- “I haven't experienced any stability problems.”
- “The normal level with the default character is at least playable, but there are constant audio glitches where some sound effects do not play at all, the obstacles are inconsistent in their design and it is not always obvious whether something will kill you or not, and the egg spawns are totally random, which means that they are often inside walls or in other unreachable places.”
- “It's buggy, and it doesn't really work that much, short, and bland.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that the grinding aspect of the game primarily involves collecting eggs to unlock a limited number of characters, which offer minimal variations in speed. This process can be completed in a couple of hours, but the lack of meaningful objectives makes the grinding feel repetitive and unengaging.
- “There are no objectives, just a few unlockable characters that you can get in an hour or two by grinding eggs, which only change your speed by -10% to +25%.”
- “The only progression is grinding for eggs to unlock different characters and speeds for the game.”