Monkey King: Hero is Back

 PlayStation 4
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6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 51 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 51
  3. Negative: 12 out of 51
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  1. Smithys35
    Oct 18, 2019
    10
    I was a bit sceptical about this game but thought I’d give it a go and I’m glad I did it’s a really a good action adventure game there’s not many around these days combat is tight and with a good story as well definitely recommend
  2. hanh
    Oct 21, 2019
    9
    As a person who watched the video last year and fell in love with it, I was surprised to see the game came out of nowhere. The game brings the characteristic atmosphere back with tons of fun! Waiting for the expansions!
  3. jessoak
    Oct 22, 2019
    10
    I do love the game art design, full of ancient oriental culture elements. The little boy is pretty cute. It's happy to see a Chinese IP has been gamelized into console and PC game, with the tight fight system. I'll strongly recommend to my friends!
  4. Puddingliber
    Oct 21, 2019
    9
    The IP itself was an impressive success in China, and I watched it a few years ago. After trying the game I found that the game highly engages with the amination itself, and also. really friendly to the female players and young players:) A great family-friendly game with oriental culture, super recommend xx
  5. mastachris
    Oct 22, 2019
    8
    I'm fine with this. If anything, a 8 perfectly the game entirely: it's okay and fun. Although be fair, I did kinda enjoyed the animation and the legend background, though it's not without faults. Since the game is based on the movie, I think I'll check with the movie after finishing this:)
  6. yukarinss
    Oct 23, 2019
    8
    Tried the game for 3 hours, though the variety of the monsters is dumb, the art design and background music are good for me. With the Chinese animation IP and Japanese game design, I think the game itself is pretty fine since I think the communication is much more complicated. Recommend this game to PC gamers and light PS4 players.
  7. Yasichiban
    Oct 23, 2019
    7
    Can't believe it's a Japanese game, the developer does need to think about how to produce a better game with more CG and battle modes. Though the IP is low profile in Japan. I do love monkey king itself; thus, a 7 will be given to this game.
    Look forward to Monkey King series games with improvements.
  8. Tilerphy
    Oct 22, 2019
    6
    This game is borned out of a Chinese movie with the same name. It will tell us a story between Tang Priest(previous incarnation) and Monkey King(Sun Wukong). This story is based on Journey to the West but it is also a new created story. I was very happy when the game was put on sale.
    You can play the whole game in 10 hours or less. It is a very ordinary ACT game. The game is splitted by    This game is borned out of a Chinese movie with the same name. It will tell us a story between Tang Priest(previous incarnation) and Monkey King(Sun Wukong). This story is based on Journey to the West but it is also a new created story. I was very happy when the game was put on sale.
    You can play the whole game in 10 hours or less. It is a very ordinary ACT game. The game is splitted by the scene changing. The enemies are created based on some few models with different colors.
    All in all, this game is too simple.    … Expand
  9. sonic47
    Oct 21, 2019
    4
    just like a action game before 2005 and the process is boring and enemies and boss design is duplicate and nothing interesting.
  10. MarkusObrist
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    It is an absolute delight to see a game with so much charm. Everything is reminiscent of a game of the PS2 era, but it is very refined and obviously has better graphics. The combat is fun and it's just a blast to play through the lush environments, listen to the relaxing music and try to find all the secrets. This game took me by surprise and I can't praise it enough.

    I wish we could get    It is an absolute delight to see a game with so much charm. Everything is reminiscent of a game of the PS2 era, but it is very refined and obviously has better graphics. The combat is fun and it's just a blast to play through the lush environments, listen to the relaxing music and try to find all the secrets. This game took me by surprise and I can't praise it enough.

    I wish we could get more games like this.    … Expand
  11. redvelvet
    Oct 24, 2019
    7
    I watched the movie back in 2015 and was pretty excited when I heard a game based on the same story background came out. Honestly... it could have been a lot better given the potential of the entire IP. Bosses are a bit repetitive (the dragon boss was cool though, have to give credit where it's due) and Monkey King's movements are stiff. It's a game that I think younger audiences willI watched the movie back in 2015 and was pretty excited when I heard a game based on the same story background came out. Honestly... it could have been a lot better given the potential of the entire IP. Bosses are a bit repetitive (the dragon boss was cool though, have to give credit where it's due) and Monkey King's movements are stiff. It's a game that I think younger audiences will enjoy. If you're looking for a casual game with a colorful art style, then i would say go for it. If not, then maybe wait for a sale or something.… Expand
  12. Daniel87
    Nov 12, 2019
    0
    It is so boring and does not worth the price, it can not be called a game. Avoid
  13. amandoo
    Oct 24, 2019
    6
    Game design is too simply for an ACT, and the monsters models are monotonous.... As an oriental culture fan, the background story does intereted me, hope the game could be better.
  14. Youei
    Oct 24, 2019
    6
    Average game design, average art design, average story line. Well, I love the music.
  15. Lynchio
    May 15, 2020
    5
    Feels like a basic PS2 game. Very annoying voice acting from the kid. Combat is simple, with some cool moments. Very easy, only a few different enemy types that just rinse and repeat throughout. Seriously not worth your time unless you're a fan of the old king fu show and have a young kid that you have nothing else to play with them. Even then, just get something better like Ratchet andFeels like a basic PS2 game. Very annoying voice acting from the kid. Combat is simple, with some cool moments. Very easy, only a few different enemy types that just rinse and repeat throughout. Seriously not worth your time unless you're a fan of the old king fu show and have a young kid that you have nothing else to play with them. Even then, just get something better like Ratchet and Clank or a Spyro.… Expand
  16. naimazai
    Oct 30, 2019
    6
    Good game for kids, animation scenery is pretty. However the price is not match the game's design, difficulties and quality, a lower price will be more reasonable:)
  17. jimmyswang
    Oct 30, 2019
    7
    The fights have stupid animations which is creative and amusing! While, the game is too slow paced which I don't like it. It's a fun and simple game, good for all entry-level players.
  18. keinweichei
    Nov 5, 2019
    6
    Ich liebe dieses Spiel und kann es nur weiterempfehlen. Habe es 2x hintereinander durchgespielt.

    Mir gefällt die Story, das Design der Landschaften und der Charaktere und der Soundtrack. Vom Schwierigkeitsgrad her ist es zwar etwas zu leicht, aber dafür macht es einfach nur Spaß sich durch die Story zu spielen, welche auf jedem Fall fesselnd ist und es schafft mit einer Mischung aus    Ich liebe dieses Spiel und kann es nur weiterempfehlen. Habe es 2x hintereinander durchgespielt.

    Mir gefällt die Story, das Design der Landschaften und der Charaktere und der Soundtrack. Vom Schwierigkeitsgrad her ist es zwar etwas zu leicht, aber dafür macht es einfach nur Spaß sich durch die Story zu spielen, welche auf jedem Fall fesselnd ist und es schafft mit einer Mischung aus Humor und Ernsthaftigkeit zu punkten.    … Expand
  19. GabFire
    Aug 11, 2020
    4
    Infelizmente é só mais um jogo chato e genérico com personagens sem graça, o visual também não me agradou nem um pouco, poderiam ter feito tudo de outra forma, porque assim ficou horrível.
  20. Leocolt
    Nov 20, 2020
    7
    If your intention is to give this game to your kid or just a younger sibling, go ahead. This game is great for them and I bet I would have loved every pixel of it 20 years ago.
    Now, for a broader audience, for an adequate price, I would still recommend the game. Even though the combat is a little easy for an avid gamer, it's decent enough and Monkey’s adventure has a ton of charm.
  21. DarkRahnne
    Oct 9, 2022
    10
    I enjoyed this game I need to finish the dlcs, I never thought I would enjoy it as much as I did

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61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. SpazioGames
    Nov 4, 2019
    59
    Monkey King Hero is back is an unfortunate throwback to a bygone era where tie-ins where made to capitalize on the appeal of their licenses, without any effort to make them enjoyable games.
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  2. GameSpew
    Nov 4, 2019
    60
    It’s a bit simple, so it’s never going to excite in the same way that God of War or Devil May Cry V does, but that doesn’t mean some won’t get a decent amount of enjoyment out of it.
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  3. GameGrin
    Oct 29, 2019
    40
    Sadly, what little fun there is to be had with Monkey King: Hero Is Back is constantly ruined with poor level design, repetitive encounters and annoying sound design.
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