Village Monsters
- March 22, 2022
- Josh Bossie
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Get on itch.io StoreIn "Village Monsters" , you live as the only human among friendly monsters in a village from a long-forgotten video game world. Befriend diverse monsters, pursue exciting hobbies, and help restore the village to save it from destruction. Engage in daily activities, cultivate relationships, and transform your fixer-upper home in this open-ended village life game.
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Reviews
- The game has charming graphics and a relaxing, no-pressure gameplay experience that many players find enjoyable.
- The developer shows great potential and dedication, with ongoing updates and improvements that give players hope for the game's future.
- The characters are well-written and engaging, providing a unique and entertaining experience reminiscent of beloved life simulation games.
- The game suffers from game-breaking bugs that can hinder the overall experience, making it unplayable at times.
- Some players find the game to be lacking in content and features, feeling somewhat bare bones in its current state.
- There are issues with glitches and less intuitive controls that can detract from the enjoyment of the game.
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally appreciated for their charm and the open environment they create, contributing to a relaxing gameplay experience. However, some users note that there is significant room for improvement, and the game's promotional banner does not accurately represent its visual appeal. Overall, while the graphics may not appeal to everyone, they have won over many players despite being in early access.
“Love the graphics, love the open environment. This is a very casual, relaxing game with no deadlines and no pressure.”
“I feel the graphics are really charming, and while there is room for improvement, I still fell in love with the game.”
“The graphics may not be for everyone yet, but they have a unique charm that makes the game enjoyable.”
“In my opinion, the game banner doesn't do any justice for the game. Sure, there is a lot of room to improve in graphics, although I still feel the graphics are really charming. However, I guess the graphics still aren't for 'everyone' yet.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its smoothness and polish, complemented by well-developed characters and an engaging story enriched with captivating lore. Overall, players appreciate the thoughtful design and execution that enhance the gaming experience.
“Well thought out characters with amazing personalities, beautiful gameplay, and an amazing story with wonderful lore.”
“The gameplay is so smooth, and I didn't expect this to be so well-written and polished.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its jazzy and soothing quality, standing out positively compared to the often weird and annoying soundtracks found in other RPG sims.
“The music is absolutely captivating and enhances the overall experience!”
“I love how the soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
“The variety of music tracks keeps the game fresh and engaging, making each moment feel unique.”
“The music!!!”
“Unlike other RPG sims' soundtracks that I found weird and annoying, VM's soundtrack is jazzy and very soothing.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is praised for its well-developed characters and rich lore, contributing to an engaging narrative experience that enhances the overall gameplay.
“Well thought out characters with amazing personalities, beautiful gameplay, and an incredible story with wonderful lore.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the grinding aspect for its humorous dialogue and a refreshing take on traditional farming and life simulation mechanics, making the repetitive tasks more enjoyable.
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by witty dialogue from various characters and a clever twist on traditional farming and life simulation tropes, adding a refreshing comedic element to the experience.
“The game is filled with hilarious dialogue from the characters, adding a delightful twist to the classic farming and life simulation genre.”
“I couldn't stop laughing at the witty banter between the characters; it really elevates the overall experience.”
“The humor in this game is spot on, with clever jokes and funny situations that keep you entertained throughout.”
