Monster Train First Class

 Switch
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Pure Nintendo
    Oct 1, 2021
    85
    Monster Train First Class combines a fun story with cool designs, challenging strategic gameplay and the excitement of unlocking and making the most of epic new features at a dream pace.
  2. Switch Player
    Sep 30, 2021
    100
    Monster Train First Class earns its seat as one of the best card battlers on Nintendo Switch. Its complex mix of mechanics and systems are initially overwhelming, I’ll admit, yet seeing it all come together can be absolute bliss.
  3. Digitally Downloaded
    Sep 14, 2021
    70
    Monster Train does indeed deserve to be noticed; it's the epitome of something that is better than it looks. Underneath that blandly homogenised aesthetic and equally bland promise of yet more roguelike lies a game that offers players some deep, invigorating, challenging and rewarding turn-based strategy. You may well find this one very difficult to put down.
  5. Nintendo Insider
    Sep 13, 2021
    90
    Monster Train: First Class is a hugely fun roguelike deck-builder whose ideas and mechanics remain satisfying and exciting whether you’re one hour in or thirty. This is one train ride you won’t want to miss.
  6. MGG Spain
    Aug 23, 2021
    85
    The feelings with Monster Train: First Class are great. It's a deep title, with tons of content and it plays great on Nintendo Switch. Perhaps it can be too demanding for those who are not fans of the roguelite card genre, but the reward if you invest hours in the title is a lot of fun.
  7. COGconnected
    Aug 20, 2021
    80
    I’ll be playing this one for a long time. After a dozen or so hours, I’m completely hooked. An impressive number of cards, enemies, items, and more to discover is going to keep me on this train, and the excellent visuals and music will help make the ride to hell… heavenly. It could use a patch or two, but Monster Train is a smash hit.

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. drlowdon
    Jan 4, 2023
    8
    Monster Train is a roguelike deck building game in which players play cards to summon creatures and cast spells in order to defeat a series ofMonster Train is a roguelike deck building game in which players play cards to summon creatures and cast spells in order to defeat a series of increasingly difficult enemies. Any money earned can be used to upgrade your cards or purchase artefacts which provide a variety of advantages.

    The card combinations never feel quite as satisfying as Slay the Spire (still the best of the genre), but the impressive variety of factions, cards and artefacts still provide the opportunity to try out a variety of different strategies. If you’re a fan of deckbuilders, you’ll find many hours worth of content here.    … Full Review »
  2. Kaprawiec
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    If Youre a card games fan like me You cant go wrong with monster train. It offers tons of options, probably most complex deck builder createdIf Youre a card games fan like me You cant go wrong with monster train. It offers tons of options, probably most complex deck builder created to this date. Definitely recommended, hundreds of hours of great gameplay.… Full Review »
  3. nobaelazum
    Jan 15, 2022
    10
    Big fan of Slay the Spire or Into the Breach? If so, this game is for you and a must buy. It runs beautifully on the Switch. Monster Train isBig fan of Slay the Spire or Into the Breach? If so, this game is for you and a must buy. It runs beautifully on the Switch. Monster Train is best in class in its execution and offers a unique and strategic deck building experience that, if you're a fan of the genre, will keep you coming back for more and more. This game deserves more attention.… Full Review »
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