9 Monkeys of Shaolin

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  • Summary: 9 Monkeys of Shaolin marks a rebirth of the iconic beat 'em up genre in vein of old-school video games. If, as a kid you had hours of fun playing SNES or SEGA beat 'em up videogames crushing foes left and right then this new title from the creators of hardcore brawler REDEEMER is definitely9 Monkeys of Shaolin marks a rebirth of the iconic beat 'em up genre in vein of old-school video games. If, as a kid you had hours of fun playing SNES or SEGA beat 'em up videogames crushing foes left and right then this new title from the creators of hardcore brawler REDEEMER is definitely for you. As a mere Chinese fisherman Wei Cheng you have to avenge the death of your friends and family slaughtered in a pirate raid at your peaceful village. Game protagonist is quite a tough nut to crack as he knows the basics of ancient martial arts only mastered by legendary Shaolin monks. Get your trusty battle staff ready for a challenging adventure in Medieval China and for merciless fights with hordes of various enemies. Action-packed battles, user friendly controls and incredible atmosphere of great kung-fu movies of 70s – all this makes 9 Monkeys of Shaolin a choice for every true fan of really hardcore brawlers.… Expand

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. GameCritics
    Nov 30, 2020
    85
    9 Moneys of Shaolin successfully blends my love of old action films and brawlers into one wonderful package, and fans of Shaw Brothers films (and the occasional Wu-Tang album) might be keen to know that this is the best translation of that style in any game I’ve seen. If that sounds appealing, this is a no-brainer.
  2. Digital Chumps
    Oct 27, 2020
    80
    In sum, 9 Monkeys of Shaolin is a fun, accessible, and deeper-than-you’d-expect brawler that is perfect to co-op through with a buddy. Happy to recommend to anyone looking for a good experience in the genre or anyone that likes brawlers/beat’em ups.
  3. BaziCenter
    Oct 28, 2020
    80
    9 Monkeys of Shaolin is an entertaining title that is loyal to the classic street fighting genre and also adds lots of cool new features to it. If you are a fan of the genre, don't miss out on it.
  4. PlayStation Country
    Oct 24, 2020
    70
    9 Monkeys of Shaolin plays well, but plays it that bit too safe. Its almost generic, lacking any real character of its own. It's alright though, better suited to short play sessions rather than hours of extended gameplay.
  5. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Nov 15, 2020
    70
    Overall, this is a brief game, though you can replay missions to max out your skills or find secret statues. That these unlock old-school modifiers like Big Head mode at least shows the game’s got a sense of humour. [Issue#182, p.136]
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  6. Hobby Consolas
    Oct 26, 2020
    65
    We got the same feeling playing this game and watching classic martial arts movies. It is fun and combat mechanics are great, but it lacks variety and has some technical flaws.
  7. GameMAG
    Oct 21, 2020
    60
    There is a lot of care that went into 9 Monkeys of Shaolin, but the lack of a bigger budget and experience on development team sadly stops this game from achieving it's full potential. If you find the genre somewhat appealing, definitely give this thing a try when it eventually goes on sale.

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. weishen
    Dec 13, 2021
    9
    A great martial art action game. Great ancient China theme covering the Japanese bandit invasion. A great background story time period for aA great martial art action game. Great ancient China theme covering the Japanese bandit invasion. A great background story time period for a brawler game because no one will be using guns. It is easy to learn with many martial art special combination moves. Just simple fast action fun. It is exactly what I ask for in this genre.… Expand
  2. hoppy
    Feb 27, 2022
    8
    Story and gameplay are straightforward. A simple tale of revenge played over a series of Kung Fu brawls. Decent length for this type of gameStory and gameplay are straightforward. A simple tale of revenge played over a series of Kung Fu brawls. Decent length for this type of game and some fun mechanics, such as parrying and deflecting attacks. Me and my buddy enjoyed playing local co-op. Worth a look if you enjoy classic brawlers (though it has some nice modern touches like permanent upgrades to your character)… Expand
  4. Crysouls
    Dec 29, 2022
    7
    Prós:
    - Jogabilidade
    - Direção de arte - Combate divertido e intuitivo - Diversidade de inimigos Contras - Bosses poderiam ser mais    Prós:
    - Jogabilidade
    - Direção de arte
    - Combate divertido e intuitivo
    - Diversidade de inimigos

    Contras
    - Bosses poderiam ser mais difíceis + moveset.
    - Trilha sonora.

    Conclusão: Esse jogo é um ótimo exemplo de que pouco pode ser muito, apesar de uma campanha curta ele possui o tempo ideal sendo bem direto ao ponto é um beat up divertido que com certeza recomendo, acho que a experiência vai agradar tanto para veteranos do gênero quanto novatos, não conhecia esse estúdio mas agora ficarei atento em seus lançamentos, esse indie me surpreendeu bastante.    … Expand
  5. MoisyPoon
    Oct 11, 2022
    2
    Was a decent game at best. Wouldve given it a 6. Its definately not a 9 lmaoooo! I gave it a 2 because even on novice it is just cringeWas a decent game at best. Wouldve given it a 6. Its definately not a 9 lmaoooo! I gave it a 2 because even on novice it is just cringe inducing difficult just the second boss (white mask). After trying about 3 times it just became not fun, nor worth trying to excell. Plenty of other games on PS premium to explore.… Expand

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