Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom

Terrible, boring, and bland metroidvania. Some amazing music though. Extremely linear to the point where I have no idea why they bothered making this a metroidvania. The map design is atrocious, filled with super long linear corridors and NO side areas whatsoever; no alternate paths, besides some secret rooms. Tedious form, equipment, and magic-switching required all the time, which constantly breaks the flow of the game. In general, the movement feels very clunky and not fluid. Absurdly easy to begin with, and weirdly way too difficult (in comparison, it's still not that difficult) towards the end with the amount of damage the regular enemies inflict (not the bosses though, which are more or less all complete jokes. Actually, perhaps the hardest boss was one of the earlier bosses, before you get some upgrades). The story is so meaningless it would've been an improvement if there was literally no story whatsoever. Does absolutely nothing to innovate. The things it does that other metroidvanias do, it does worse. Huge disappointment. If I had actually bought this game (even on a DEEP discount, like $10 or less), I would be *furious*, but it came in a bundle with other metroidvanias …

great

gem of a game absolutely a must for any

Absolutely brilliant metroidvania. Good from start to finish, beautiful art all around, a story that doesn't overstay its welcome and isn't taken too seriously and responsive controls.

this game is effing awesome

Your world has been cursed and everyone has been turned into animals. As you seek a solution you realize that there is evil involved in this and there may be more to it than just being turned into animals. Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom is a metroidvania game that plays like the best of them. Don't miss this colorful and fun game. The graphics are cartoony and fit perfectly for this genre and the storyline complete with animated cut scenes. There are at least a half dozen different worlds from pirates, to volcanoes, to sewers for you to explore and find the 5 orbs that will save you from the cure. The music is actually quite good and adds to the atmosphere and never gets annoying. The sound effects are simple, nothing to brag about, but are well done for the genre and style of the game. The gameplay is fun, a mix of fighting and platforming. As you access hidden treasures and solve puzzles you will obtain new equipment, are able to upgrade your equipment, and gain skills and abilities. The equipment you choose are important such as ice boots to walk out on water or a flame sword to light up a torch. The map is large and lots of treasures are hidden everywhere…