9 Monkeys of Shaolin

 Switch
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. Pure Nintendo
    Dec 3, 2020
    70
    Beat-em-ups are a dime a dozen, but 9 Monkeys of Shaolin is at the very least different from many of the other offerings on the Switch. From the complexity of the combat system which offers plenty of potential for variety in gameplay, to the inspired visual presentation, it’s easy to recommend to any fan of the beat-em-up genre.
  2. Nintenderos
    Oct 16, 2020
    65
    9 Monkeys of Shaolin is a fun game that we like for its simple gameplay and interesting story. Although it has some aspects that could be improved, such as the variety of enemies, its greatest handicap is its short plot.
  3. Video Chums
    Nov 9, 2020
    60
    If it had all of its issues ironed out, 9 Monkeys of Shaolin would be a prime example of rewarding beat 'em up gameplay.
  5. Noisy Pixel
    Oct 16, 2020
    60
    With a lackluster story, slow gameplay, and dated graphics, perhaps 9 Monkeys of Shaolin should have trained with the Shaolin monks a little bit longer before it was released.

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. rolo143
    Aug 28, 2021
    8
    This is a really fun beat em up game, even though is a little short I really enjoyed it a lot because the gameplay is so good, there's a lotThis is a really fun beat em up game, even though is a little short I really enjoyed it a lot because the gameplay is so good, there's a lot of ways you can defeat your enemies and also is a very rewarding game. There are many collectable statues which unlock many mods in the game, and also many characters you can play as after defeating some bosses. I only wished the game last a little bit longer but it's even fun replaying it from time to time. I recommend it, but wait for a sale. Because at full price I don't think is really worth it because of how short it is.… Full Review »
  2. Phuz
    May 7, 2021
    0
    When Isaw the score for this I thought I was getting the title mixed up but no it was the game I was thinking of that I couldn't even finishWhen Isaw the score for this I thought I was getting the title mixed up but no it was the game I was thinking of that I couldn't even finish the demo of because it was just awful in every way.

    Imagine a game programming student making their first game for an assignment at college and this game is pretty much what you're imagining. It is a side scrolling beat em up style game that is absolutely no fun and just bad in general.    … Full Review »
  3. Raja16
    Jan 21, 2021
    6
    This game has a decent enough story, although sometimes the interactions are a bit long and slow. There is enough variation in combat, whichThis game has a decent enough story, although sometimes the interactions are a bit long and slow. There is enough variation in combat, which keeps it interesting. However, the game is short and there are some serious issues that really affected how much fun it was for me to play. For example, sometimes I would find tea, but I wouldn’t be able to pick it up. After battling the final boss (and failing the first time), I accidentally clicked “return to camp” instead of “retry”, resulting in having to do the whole level again, instead of just the final fight. There was no “are you sure?”. Sometimes an enemy would be able to hit me with a bomb, while I had just dashed in the opposite direction and they couldn’t have known where I was going. The map was not clear enough for me to easily view which levels I had finished and which ones I was still to finish. Overall a decent enough game, I you can get it with a fair discount. In my opinion not worth the € 30 it initially sold for here in the Netherlands.… Full Review »
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