Ultimate Monkey Race

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Ultimate Monkey Race is a single player and multiplayer racing game. It was developed by CashcowGames and was released on August 12, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Ultimate Monkey Race is a chaotic 3D party platform-racer where you and your friends build the level as you play. Drop blocks and traps in seconds, then run, jump, grab ledges and pull yourself up to recover or find cheeky shortcuts on the way to the goal. It’s fast to host, easy to learn, and best with friends. Create challenging levels by placing building pieces and traps: Make your way th…

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Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

humor5 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

Ultimate Monkey Race offers a chaotic and fun multiplayer experience that encourages creativity and improvisation among players.
The game's bright, cartoonish aesthetic and loose movement mechanics contribute to a lighthearted atmosphere, making it enjoyable for casual play.
Each race is unique due to the dynamic level changes caused by player actions, ensuring high replay value and unpredictable outcomes.

The game suffers from frequent crashes and connectivity issues, making online play frustrating and unreliable.
There is a lack of content and variety, with players expressing a desire for more maps, traps, and customization options.
Some players find the controls imprecise during chaotic moments, which can detract from the overall experience.

humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is largely derived from its physics-based mechanics, which often turn mistakes into comedic moments, making gameplay enjoyable and entertaining. Players appreciate the potential for creating funny scenarios, although some express frustration over the lack of content and technical glitches that, while amusing, highlight issues with the game's development. Overall, the humor is a strong point that keeps players engaged, despite some criticisms.
- “Characters leap, grab ledges, and tumble with physics that favor spectacle and humor, ensuring that mistakes often lead to laughter rather than frustration.”
- “A fun game, every time you start a new level there is a potential you end up creating a hilarious jump and run track.”
- “Not much content yet, but pretty funny tbh.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay focuses on a dynamic loop of sprinting, jumping, and climbing, where players can place blocks and traps to influence the course, fostering a social environment filled with sabotage and alliances. Despite its modest art style, the visuals complement the gameplay without causing distractions, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The social element is central to the fun, as matches often devolve into playful sabotage, alliances of convenience, and spontaneous rivalries that give the game lasting appeal beyond its simple mechanics.”
- “The central gameplay loop revolves around sprinting, jumping, climbing, and scrambling toward the finish line while players place blocks, platforms, and traps that dramatically alter the course.”
- “While the art style is modest compared to larger platforming titles, it suits the game’s tone and ensures that visual noise does not overwhelm gameplay.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's graphics feature a bright, cartoonish aesthetic that emphasizes clarity and readability, aligning well with its tone. However, some users note a lack of cohesiveness in the art style and theme, making it feel less polished compared to larger platforming titles.
- “The entire game is lacking any cohesiveness in art style and theme.”
- “Visually, the game adopts a bright, cartoonish aesthetic that prioritizes clarity and readability over detail.”
- “While the art style is modest compared to larger platforming titles, it suits the game’s tone and ensures that visual noise does not overwhelm gameplay.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of video games is celebrated as a powerful form of creative expression, capable of resonating deeply with players and evoking strong emotional responses, akin to impactful narratives in literature and film. This balance of storytelling and gameplay is seen as a hallmark of the medium's artistic value.
- “The story in this game is a captivating journey that resonates deeply with players, showcasing the power of narrative in video games as a true form of artistic expression.”
- “This game masterfully weaves a narrative that captures the hearts of its audience, proving that video games can tell stories as impactful as any classic literature.”
- “The storytelling in this game is a perfect blend of creativity and emotional depth, making it a memorable experience that stays with players long after they finish.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's replayability is primarily driven by its multiplayer mode, which offers a high level of unpredictability, ensuring that each playthrough feels fresh and engaging.
- “In terms of longevity, the game’s replay value comes almost entirely from its multiplayer unpredictability.”