Monster Harvest

 Switch
Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 10
  3. Negative: 3 out of 10
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  1. Gaming Nexus
    Sep 10, 2021
    74
    Monster Harvest is retro in how it looks, which is great, but also in how it plays, which isn't as great. The gameplay doesn't feel addictive enough for a farming simulator, and the monster battle portion feels tacked on. I had fun with the game, but I never felt drawn into the world.
  2. KeenGamer
    Sep 1, 2021
    70
    For all of its faults, Monster Harvest is still a unique experience that has the potential for a large payoff, if the team can rectify some of the problems. The premise is amazing, the execution is pretty great, and there are just a few more things to iron out before this title achieves legendary status. At this time, it's not a perfect game, but I can't stop playing it.
  3. But Why Tho?
    Aug 31, 2021
    70
    Monster Harvest is a good game that a little too closely resembles Stardew Valley and does not execute its Pokèmon-like mechanics cleanly or uniquely enough. Fortunately, it’s mostly visually beautiful with nice music and more than plenty to do.
  5. TouchArcade
    Sep 8, 2021
    60
    The farming side of things is a little better than the RPG side of things, but there are so many games on the Switch that offer a more satisfying experience, it’s hard to recommend this one. Add in a bevy of bugs, and this lands firmly in the so-so bucket.
  6. Hey Poor Player
    Sep 7, 2021
    60
    Monster Harvest is part of a growing genre that tries to combine farming sims like Harvest Moon with creature collecting like Pokemon. Unfortunately, by trying to cram as many different mechanics as possible into one tiny title, Monster Harvest pared them down to their basest level in an effort to offer a nibble of many things but never a filling feast. As for the bugs it launched with, those will soon be addressed with promised patches, but when it comes to gameplay, Monster Harvest still feels like it needs a little more time to grow. A lot more depth on all fronts will turn this garden variety game into a bumper crop; with enough time, I have faith the developers will find the balance Monster Harvest needs to achieve greatness.
  7. Nintendo Life
    Sep 7, 2021
    50
    Monster Harvest is a good example of why great ideas also need to be followed up with great execution. There’s nothing wrong with the idea of a farm sim with monster-catching elements, but Monster Harvest does a rough job of convincing you of that. The monster RPG content is so poorly done that it might as well have not been implemented at all, as it clearly took focus away from the decent farm sim portion of the gameplay. Amazingly, the farm sim gameplay still redeems this enough that it’s not a complete dumpster fire, but we’d only give this the barest of recommendations to anybody looking for another entry in the genre. Take our word for it, you’re much better off just starting over with a new farm in Stardew Valley, or picking up Rune Factory 4.

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4.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 4 out of 6
  1. Beanfiend
    Sep 6, 2021
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. On the switch its fine enough. Im always a sucker for stardew valley type games, and then to add a pokemon, monster collection element, I mean that's the best of both worlds to me. Unfortunately i have too many problems to continue playing. There are so many bugs in the game that its hard to even move in the map without running into a bug. From the mounts showing up in the dungeon to having to pay for the mount attachment for the barn 3 seperate times to the enemy not dying despite being in the negative numbers, i cant in good faith give this game a good score. I just hope they casn release a patch for the game so i can finally start enjoying the game.… Full Review »
  2. PoundShopOrwell
    Sep 4, 2021
    0
    Played for one day. Now it won’t load my save file. Just returns to main menu. Tried force restart and redownload. Absolutely chock fullPlayed for one day. Now it won’t load my save file. Just returns to main menu. Tried force restart and redownload. Absolutely chock full of bugs. Awful, just awful. Nintendo have to start refunding these broken poor state releases or I’m done risking any day one purchases. The dev has some serious work to do here. I’ll check for patches in a month.

    This should not have been released.    … Full Review »
  3. PMG-Writer
    Sep 2, 2021
    7
    On the whole, Monster Harvest has become an entertaining game for the Nintendo Switch. The storyline can entertain entertainingly and so canOn the whole, Monster Harvest has become an entertaining game for the Nintendo Switch. The storyline can entertain entertainingly and so can the tasks. Thanks to the numerous options and characters, there is a lot of play. The controls will also be fine once a few bugs are fixed, hopefully soon. You should wait for our opinion, but if the problems are fixed, Monster Harvest is a really interesting game from this genre.… Full Review »
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