Adventure

Monster Sanctuary

Single PlayerMultiplayer

Critic · Metacritic

3.6

Users · RAWG

2020

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateDecember 8, 2020

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

AdventureRPGStrategyIndie

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

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PCPlayStation 4Xbox OneNintendo Switch

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

A pixel art monster collecting game featuring sideview visuals, metroidvania like exploration and challenging turn based combat.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Turn-based combat rewards team composition and coordinated abilities.
Large monster roster supports specialized teams and varied builds.
Monster abilities unlock routes throughout an interconnected world.
Optional endgame challenges extend difficulty beyond the main progression.
Pixel art presentation features distinctive monster designs.

Cons

Difficulty rises abruptly at some bosses and late-game encounters.
Progression can require repetitive battles and detailed build optimization.
Exploration involves repeated backtracking through previously visited areas.
Platforming and movement sections are less polished than combat.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

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Gameplay & themes

Adventure

Monster Sanctuary

Single PlayerMultiplayer

Critic · Metacritic

3.6

Users · RAWG

2020

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateDecember 8, 2020

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

AdventureRPGStrategyIndie

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Show all 4 versions ▾

PCPlayStation 4Xbox OneNintendo Switch

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

A pixel art monster collecting game featuring sideview visuals, metroidvania like exploration and challenging turn based combat.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Turn-based combat rewards team composition and coordinated abilities.
Large monster roster supports specialized teams and varied builds.
Monster abilities unlock routes throughout an interconnected world.
Optional endgame challenges extend difficulty beyond the main progression.
Pixel art presentation features distinctive monster designs.

Cons

Difficulty rises abruptly at some bosses and late-game encounters.
Progression can require repetitive battles and detailed build optimization.
Exploration involves repeated backtracking through previously visited areas.
Platforming and movement sections are less polished than combat.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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