MonsterBag

 PlayStation Vita
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Apr 7, 2015
User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 42
  3. Negative: 5 out of 42

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  1. jotepe
    Apr 8, 2015
    9
    This little review is for my first impressions:I am surprised, i tried this game last night and i liked a lot.
    The graphics and animations are smooth and cute, but cute not means this game is for children. The T classification probably is because is a little gory in certain scenarios.
    The game-play is simple, but original. The first seconds i didn't understand what to do, and the game    This little review is for my first impressions:I am surprised, i tried this game last night and i liked a lot.
    The graphics and animations are smooth and cute, but cute not means this game is for children. The T classification probably is because is a little gory in certain scenarios.
    The game-play is simple, but original. The first seconds i didn't understand what to do, and the game explained me what to do. that was enough for pass a lot of levels. Timing is the key.
    Is weird game, but original, cute, gory, and the most important thing: fun.
    I am waiting for this night for play again.
    I am waiting for this night for play again.    … Expand
  2. Satsuki109
    Apr 9, 2015
    9
    This game was a surprise! it's so fun and simple that I love it. Puzzles are smart but in the perfect quantity for me (because usually I suck in the puzzles games). Whatever, cute art and the animation quality for scenes are perfect.
  3. Recritic
    Apr 17, 2015
    6
    This is a solid 6.
    Monsterbag is a small puzzle game with heart and fun comedic moments. The game is not long nor does it have much replay value except if you want those trophies, but even then it flies by. considering this game was free for Ps+, the length and value of this game does not affect the scoring. (i would have rated it 5 if it came with a 10 dollar price)
    overall, its a fun    This is a solid 6.
    Monsterbag is a small puzzle game with heart and fun comedic moments. The game is not long nor does it have much replay value except if you want those trophies, but even then it flies by. considering this game was free for Ps+, the length and value of this game does not affect the scoring. (i would have rated it 5 if it came with a 10 dollar price)
    overall, its a fun little game and is just meant to be enjoyable.    … Expand
  4. SchaffinoCL
    Apr 9, 2015
    9
    Nice art, good story and very enjoyable... just give it a try and be happy!
    From a Chilean studio with a very good idea that works in every language without problems!
  5. PashaAlex
    Apr 8, 2015
    9
    Stylish (look a bit like Adventure Time), original and a bit weird, it's a puzzle game where you not supposed to be seen by others, unless you want to be "brutally killed". I can't really explain the story, because we just following little girl as a monster... yeah, that's not creepy at all. Anyway, I'm not gonna suggest bying it, but if you have PS PLUS, give it a try.
  6. TheQuietGamer
    Apr 17, 2015
    8
    It's brimming with personality and solid puzzles. The graphics use an art style similar to the animated shows you would find on Cartoon Network. Despite it's initially harmless presentation it doesn't take long to notice how graphic it's sense of humor can be. On Monsterbag's quest to be reunited with his little girl many people are going to die in surprisingly gory ways.

    The story    It's brimming with personality and solid puzzles. The graphics use an art style similar to the animated shows you would find on Cartoon Network. Despite it's initially harmless presentation it doesn't take long to notice how graphic it's sense of humor can be. On Monsterbag's quest to be reunited with his little girl many people are going to die in surprisingly gory ways.

    The story itself is kind of confusing. Things only get crazier as it goes on and the whole thing begins to make no sense. Is this all a figment of the little girls imagination? Or are there parallel universes involved? It's a game that's going to leave gamers who care about what happened with many theories. Despite the confusion as to what actually happens it is a game that can tug at your heartstrings with some emotional moments near the end.

    The gameplay itself is fun and puzzle centric. It's actually a pretty unique experience. There's a bit of stealth mixed into it that will require you to memorize enemy patterns or even change them. The game's goofy sense of charm and humor often figures into the solutions. It's stays very fun throughout, although some of the last few levels can be tedious.

    The only real issue the game has is with it's length. It will only take you a few hours (2-3 to be precise) to make it through the game's 19 levels and there isn't much of a reason to come back outside of collecting trophies and going through it all again on "Oblains mode," which basically just ups the difficulty.

    While it won't last you long and really just ends up being a one and done type of scenario, the game's charm certainly still makes it worth a playthrough. It's a unique experience that sucks you in with it's graphics and quirky (albeit violent) sense of humor. It's one of the more memorable games I've played in a while.    … Expand
  7. kerJuno
    Apr 28, 2015
    6
    Loved : the graphics, the fun, the story / Liked : the gameplay / Liked less : the last levels, the annoying alien movement pattern, the die-and-retry / Disliked: thinking of it now, despite the fact that I cursed a lot, nothing.
  8. Davidscj
    May 25, 2015
    6
    MonsterBag is a game perhaps guilty of being a bit too much style over substance. The game is excellently animated akin to Adventure Time and runs very smoothly. One of the big surprises of the game is its substantial gore that effectively works contrastingly with the animation style. The story is interesting as you, a monster named V, strive to get to your friend Nia. The story isMonsterBag is a game perhaps guilty of being a bit too much style over substance. The game is excellently animated akin to Adventure Time and runs very smoothly. One of the big surprises of the game is its substantial gore that effectively works contrastingly with the animation style. The story is interesting as you, a monster named V, strive to get to your friend Nia. The story is interesting and improves throughout the game getting more outlandish and wild. The cutscenes in particular are very impressive.

    The gameplay is very simple however can be initially frustration as there is a lack of explanation. After a few deaths it becomes pretty clear as the gameplay is logical, handholding is not required. This is essentially a side scrolling stealth game, the character has to remain out of eye sight and hence move when characters look away and learn the eye patterns. It never gets much more complicated that this. Speeding up this formula adds difficulty but makes it feel more like a rhythm game. Late game adds more elements such as screens to change patterns which is much needed but not game changing

    Overall the game is easy aside from side cheap deaths due to respond issues and also some frustrating deaths when the character appeared to be moving at a safe time. The game is very short and a good one sitting game that never reaches great nights. The gameplay doesn't match the aesthetic but what you do get is a visual delight with an intriguing story and adequate gameplay, very much worth the free PS+ download.    … Expand
  9. moranche
    Nov 1, 2016
    7
    Un juego con gráficos sencillos pero muy divertido. El estilo es de puzzles que son fáciles de resolver. Una vez terminado no tiene mucho sentido volver a jugarlo, pero en divertido en general.
    Un reto fácil para los cazadores de trofeos, alcanzarán el 100% relativamente rápido.
  10. Didntask
    May 23, 2021
    10
    Met me wife because monster bag. Love this game. Really changed the way I think about life

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Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. DarkStation
    Jun 9, 2015
    50
    As it stands, Monster Bag is an amazing cartoon if you can painstakingly make your way through the lesser parts.
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  2. PSNStores
    May 29, 2015
    70
    If you’re itching for an abstractly touching adventure game, spring for MonsterBag. There aren’t many other options for this genre on the Vita.
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  3. Everyeye.it
    Apr 29, 2015
    74
    This puzzle platformer starts great, then looses some of its momentum along the way. It's still a small, curious project, and it might be really worth a try.
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