The Monk and the Warrior: The Heart of the King
- March 2, 2018
- Paper Pirates
Get on SteamThe Monk and the Warrior is action/adventure game with RPG elements, set in the open fantasy world.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has an interesting plot and mysterious characters that could appeal to fans of old-school indie RPGs.
- Some gameplay mechanics, like the lockpicking minigame, show potential and could be developed further.
- The initial character designs, particularly the monk, are visually appealing.
- The game suffers from poor optimization, clumsy movement, and numerous bugs, making it nearly unplayable.
- The dialogue and subtitles are poorly translated and often nonsensical, making it difficult to follow the story.
- Graphical glitches are prevalent throughout the game, including disappearing NPCs and issues with the game freezing.
- story10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story of the game is described as a mix of intriguing elements and frustrating execution, with an interesting plot and mysterious characters overshadowed by poor quest design and convoluted storytelling. Players find it difficult to follow the narrative due to unclear quest instructions and overlapping audio cues, leading to a sense of disconnection from the main objectives. While there are moments of potential, such as unique quests, the overall experience is marred by a lack of clarity and engaging storytelling.
“Good old-school indie RPG with an interesting plot and mysterious characters!”
“There’s a quest about a chicken; apparently, the story is about a guy who tends to a chicken that lost a chicken.”
“This makes it hard to follow the story.”
“- The majority of the quests are just filler that you have to complete in order to progress towards the main objective of the game.”
“So the story tries to tell me he got bit by 'someone', then drank the wrong potion, and became a chicken now.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including a lack of mouse lock that can lead to freezing when clicking outside the game window. Additionally, players have reported glitches in the save system and pervasive graphical errors throughout the gameplay experience.
“There is no mouse lock, and accidentally clicking off the screen freezes your game.”
“There seem to be some glitches in the save system.”
“There isn't a single working place without graphical glitches.”
- music4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is criticized for overlapping and creating a chaotic audio experience, as different area themes play simultaneously without clear zoning. This lack of cohesion contributes to a frustrating gameplay experience, further compounded by the overall perception of the game as a collection of stock assets.
“The music and text announcing a new area play over each other, creating a constant loop where the forest zone music and town music overlap, making it confusing and frustrating.”
“The game features stock models, stock animations, stock scenery, stock sounds, and stock music, giving it a very unoriginal and uninspired feel.”
“The music is poorly integrated, leading to a chaotic experience where different area themes clash instead of enhancing the gameplay.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are plagued by numerous glitches, including NPCs lacking skins and disappearing unexpectedly, leading to a consistently problematic visual experience throughout.
“There are also multiple graphical errors, such as NPCs that don't have skins or that disappear for no reason.”
“The graphics glitch everywhere.”
“There isn't a single working place without graphical glitches.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from poor optimization, resulting in clumsy movement and numerous bugs. Reviewers emphasize the need for a more polished and well-optimized final product to enhance the overall experience.
“The game is a testament to what can be achieved when optimization is prioritized, resulting in a smooth and enjoyable experience.”
“I appreciate how the developers focused on optimization, making the gameplay fluid and responsive.”
“The attention to detail in optimization really enhances the overall performance and enjoyment of the game.”
“Poor optimization, clumsy movement, and a lot of bugs.”
“Release a finished product with polish, creativity, and optimization handled properly, and this game will be fine at best.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect tedious due to the rapid health regeneration of enemies, which prolongs battles and detracts from the overall experience.
“The shield bar regenerates too quickly on enemies, making fights all the more tedious.”
“Grinding feels like an endless chore rather than an engaging part of the game.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay invested in the story.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a sense of potential emotional depth in the game, suggesting that despite its unassuming appearance, there may be unique and impactful experiences waiting to be discovered.
“The game didn’t look like it was going to be the next million seller, but from what I saw, it made me feel like there might be something special here.”
