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Always Sometimes Monsters

Devolver Digital, Vagabond Dog
May 21, 2014 - PlayStation 4, PC, PlayStation 5
Fair

OpenCritic Rating

73

Top Critic Average

50%

Critics Recommend

PC Gamer
80 / 100
Eurogamer
9 / 10
Game Rant
4 / 5
Polygon
8 / 10
GameSpot
5 / 10
Game Revolution
4.5 / 5
Hardcore Gamer
3 / 5
GamingTrend
85 / 100
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Critic Reviews for Always Sometimes Monsters

A convincing examination of player choice set in an all-too-realistic modern world.

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Always Sometimes Monsters isn't the first game to get clever with morality. It's not the first game that's had a few grey areas. It also isn't about either of those. It's about perspective. It's about empathy. It's about who we are and why we do what we do. That narrative is one of contradiction and hypocrisy, because that's what real people are about.

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'Always Sometimes Monsters' is an RPG-maker game that impresses with its choice-based narrative and effective writing, despite some tedious grinding sections and basic pixel art.

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It's an earnest look at life under tough economic pressure, at love when things don't go according to plan and at a creative career during its shittiest lows. It has a lot to say, and importantly, it speaks from the heart.

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GameSpot

Nick Capozzoli
5 / 10
GameSpot

The alleys of Always Sometimes Monsters hide both trash and treasure alike

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If you're inclined to play a mature game with mature decision-making, I do highly recommend Always Sometimes Monsters. The game smartly tests how effectively you choices play out in the final act, something I don't wish to spoil but Vagabond Dogs deserves praise for.

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I don't regret playing Always Sometimes Monsters. It gave me a bit of perspective on what it's like to live without some of my privileges, and also gave me cause to think about who I am, what I value, and where my life has gone so far.

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Always Sometimes Monsters is one of those independent, cult-classic-to-be, games that fans of narrative storytelling should really give a chance. Whatever flaws it may have are obvious and avoidable, and at no point did I encounter something game-breaking that soured my time. There are plenty of paths to choose from, feelings to explore, and surprise consequences that will make you give yourself a high-five or scream at you monitor. The Vagabond Dog boys have made a solid start.

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