70
A colourful and breezily enjoyable adventure that's impossible to dislike.
80
A solid mix of platforming and virtual-pet raising, but with a bit too much step-retracing. [May 2011, p.57]
60
With your monster ally at your side, it offers glimpses of something more intriguing, but its most interesting idea is the one that feels frustratingly underexplored. [June 2011, p.101]
5
The game tries to be a metroidvania in the worst possible way, you are just making errands, it literally gives you a new ability to pass a section you couldn't before and tells you exacly were you need to return to progress, but everything you find there is another of those passage unlocker, and so you need to return where you have just been. The game makes you do this constantly, go from point A to point B, not return to point A, now go to point C, now go to point B again, it is unsufferable.
The pet progression is stupid, why would form evolutions not carry the leveling, this way every time you unlock a form you actualy make you pet weaker.
Only thing that saves itself is the story idea of vibe, I like the idea of a monster world conquered by 5 bratty kids and you needing to save it.
6
I was able to play the game halfway. I am bored. It's a very lagging game compared to the year it was released. The Metroidvania and exploration elements are terrible. You always play the same places. Backtracking is too much. Pet development is not fun and pointless. And the pet is very weak. The first bosses are not bad, but the rabbit boss is mediocre. What I like about the game is that the artwork is beautiful.
7
Playing very much like a kid's version of the GBA Metroid games, this is a playable enough little platform-based arcade adventure that's reminiscent of the 16 BIT Wonder Boy games. It's just not a patch on Fusion or Zero Missions.
Monster Tale
DS
Released On:
Mar 16, 2011
Metascore
Generally Favorable
79
User score
Generally Favorable
7.9
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Mar 21, 2011
91
Despite some minor platforming quibbles, DreamRift's crafted a wonderful number that defies any generic description, and platformer/role-playing/adventure enthusiasts (hah) should definitely check it out.
Apr 15, 2011
90
Unless your game library must be free of anything resembling a kids' title, you must have Monster Tale in your DS collection.
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7.9
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Mar 24, 2011
10
The more i play it, the more i find this game to be like a mix of ALL the BEST elements from Mega Man to Pokemon to Wonder Boy to Metroid to Castlevania GBA-DS to Adventure Island 4 to Super Adventure Island II to beat'em up games like Dragon Ball Advanced Adventure. All fun i got from these games are combined in ONE. :D Makes me want to try Henry Hatsworth though i absolutely prefer RPG elements to puzzle elements. To me, this game is the PERFECT type of game to suit my gaming needs, visuals, gameplay, music, action, rpg elements. Very addicting!!
Jan 7, 2020
9
Милейшая и крутая как геймплейно, так и всякими фишками игра в жанре "метроидвания".
Apr 7, 2011
85
This is a game that has clearly been crafted with love and respect for what video gaming is.
May 13, 2011
80
A solid mix of platforming and virtual-pet raising, but with a bit too much step-retracing. [May 2011, p.57]
Mar 23, 2011
80
One thing I did not like about Monster Tale was the backtracking. You'll revisit each area at least once, and Ellie's not exactly a speed demon. That's okay, though, because the fun of the game's partner mechanic and ease of play far outweigh the annoyance of having to retrace your steps a few times.
May 8, 2011
60
With your monster ally at your side, it offers glimpses of something more intriguing, but its most interesting idea is the one that feels frustratingly underexplored. [June 2011, p.101]
Jan 30, 2019
8
Years after retiring my old DS Lite and dedicate myself almost exclusively to 3DS and Switch, I have the pleasant surprise to try this game, by indication of friends. The game is very good, colorful, fun, challenging, with good soundtrack and elements of Castlevania, Metroid, beat'em up, RPG and other genres, in a mixture that works very well.
Jan 18, 2018
8
Monster Tale creates a fun unique combination of Pokemon, Tamagotchi, and the Metroidvania genre. The game has smooth platforming and fluid combat switching between a short range blaster and a close-up melee option that just makes the game feel like such a joy to play. The fun colorful graphics really help in providing an immersive atmosphere to gamers, and the way in which your pets come out on the screen to help you is simple yet effective. The only problems of the game consist with its lack of fast travel and its mediocre soundtrack. Overall Monster Tale is a hidden gem in the DS library that any fan of platformers or Metroidvania style games you should definitely give it a try. Cons Lack of fast travel Mediocre soundtrack
May 21, 2023
7
Playing very much like a kid's version of the GBA Metroid games, this is a playable enough little platform-based arcade adventure that's reminiscent of the 16 BIT Wonder Boy games. It's just not a patch on Fusion or Zero Missions.
Jan 16, 2024
6
I was able to play the game halfway. I am bored. It's a very lagging game compared to the year it was released. The Metroidvania and exploration elements are terrible. You always play the same places. Backtracking is too much. Pet development is not fun and pointless. And the pet is very weak. The first bosses are not bad, but the rabbit boss is mediocre. What I like about the game is that the artwork is beautiful.
SummaryMonster Tale mixes platform game play on the top screen with a deep pet-raising game on the Touch Screen to create a dynamic adventure.
Rated Efor Everyone
Platforms:
- DS
- Xbox One
- PlayStation 4
- Nintendo Switch
Initial Release Date:Mar 16, 2011
Developer:
- DreamRift
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