Do Not Feed The Monkeys Reviews

Do Not Feed The Monkeys is ranked in the 67th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
6.7 / 10.0
Jun 1, 2020

If you've been following me for a while you'll know I'm a big fan and cheerleader for weird games...

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8 / 10.0
Jan 30, 2021

With re-releases, remakes and sequels buzzwords of the gaming industry these days, innovative video games such as ‘Do Not Feed The Monkeys’ only come around once in a blue moon, and therefore they should not only be commended but encouraged – especially as it’s from an indie developer. So, while there are some issues preventing this from being executed perfectly, it’s still as fun as a barrel of monkeys.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jun 18, 2020

Do Not Feed The Monkeys, even on Nintendo Switch, is certainly something to try and enjoy. The title is an atypical adventure game, able to graft into the innermost part of the human brain and play with our unconscious much better than the competition. The title is replayable, with some problems due to the control system and with some situations (such as the endgame) that could be better managed by distorting a little 'essence. Our advice is to take and play it because it is difficult to regret the adventure you are preparing to live. Remember to cover with scotch the cameras you have at home, rather.

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Jul 1, 2020

Every so often a game comes along that catches you unawares. The great thing about writing reviews is that sometimes when faced with a list of possible titles, you make a choice based on any number of criteria. This time around, it was the name.

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7.7 / 10.0
Jun 16, 2020

Do Not Feed the Monkeys is an enjoyable ‘voyeur simulator’ that’ll certainly hook players in with the unique and zany scenarios it puts you in. It does have some flaws with a lack of tutorials and some finicky controls the most obvious offenders, but they don’t stop the game from offering a genuinely intriguing and clever experience for Nintendo Switch gamers to sink their teeth into. Just remember one thing: do NOT feed the monkeys…

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8 / 10.0
Jun 8, 2020

Do Not Feed The Monkeys surprised me. Whether it’s down to the unexpected depth, variety, or killer tone, I found myself engrossed through my descent into its dingy underworld. If you want a razor-sharp simulation that poses plenty of questions on morality, Do Not Feed The Monkeys will not monkey around with your time.

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8 / 10
Jun 10, 2020

I certainly felt that once I got my head fully and completely bamboozled by the intricacies of Do Not Feed The Monkeys, it was over. Fortunately the game is replayable to the nth degree due to its central mechanic of playing the game particularly how you want to, no matter how stressful each playthrough was always going to be.

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85 / 100
Nov 20, 2018

Do not Feed the Monkeys is a very fun and fresh game, where you never know what will happen next or where the shots may go. The management part can perhaps be frustrating and weigh down the real attraction of the game which is the camera surveillance, but it is certainly necessary for the development. Its strong adult theme and black humour catches you and doesn't let go until the game is over. A little gem of a homeland.

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Cubed3
Athanasios
Top Critic
7 / 10
Nov 18, 2020

Do Not Feed the Monkeys is a testament to the capacity of independent developers to create something unique that makes major league, triple-A products feel trite by comparison. However, while being a paid voyeur turns out to be quite entertaining, this title is not without its flaws, with the most serious one being that, although something that was supposed to have a high replay value, it actually becomes increasingly less enjoyable the more you play. Nevertheless, do get it if intrigued by its original concept. The fun will last for two-to-three play-throughs, but it's definitely worth it.

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7 / 10.0
Jul 8, 2020

Do Not Feed the Monkeys is a unique point and click game about joining a mysterious club to watch cages (surveillance cameras) and reporting on them while managing their time and resources and making decisions how to deal with the club's demands. Do Not Feed the Monkeys wasn't as impactful as I thought it would be for such a strange concept, but we appreciate bringing something fresh and exciting for the players.

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GameSpew
Top Critic
6 / 10.0
Jun 12, 2020

It’s short-lived, and the unnecessary focus on survival elements takes the fun out of it. A sizeable assortment of camera locations means a second playthrough might show you something new – but it’s debatable whether you’ll be bothered to go through it again.

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GBAtemp
Top Critic
6.8 / 10.0
Jun 26, 2020

Offering a short but unique premise, Do Not Feed The Monkeys grabs the player's attention but botches it with conflicting mechanics that replicates too much with the mundane tasks it aims to satirise.

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The Digital Fix
Posted by Paul Williams
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Jun 30, 2020

Revealing itself through multiple playthroughs, Do Not Feed the Monkeys gets wilder every time, and has a ridiculous number of outcomes waiting to be discovered. Expect to spend hours glued to the screen, as you're driven by a compulsion to see these stories through to their many hilarious or devastating conclusions.

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9 / 10.0
Jun 27, 2020

Do Not Feed the Monkeys is a simple game that has put a lot of effort into constructing an absorbing world that it is easy to let take priority over making sure your character eats

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8 / 10.0
Jun 19, 2020

Some games are revolutionary, some are evolutionary, and some are just good at doing their own thing. Do Not Feed the Monkeys falls into the latter category and manages to take 'unique' in a positive direction by melding a puzzle game with resource management within a fascinating premise.

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7 / 10
Jun 10, 2020

Do Not Feed The Monkeys isn't a perfect game by any means, and its minor interface and design hiccups are unfortunate. Thankfully, these small irritations do not serve to massively undermine what Fictiorama Studios has achieved here; the capacity for indie developers to come up with novel ideas never ceases to impress, and this is a doozy of a concept. Weaving together the "monkeys'" stories is rewarding and satisfying, and there's an impressive sense of foreboding to the whole thing. You'll play Do Not Feed The Monkeys through to the end more than once, believe us.

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90 / 100
Jun 29, 2020

The Primate Observation Club has you watching monkeys as you struggle to pay for more cages while taking care of yourself. The balance between time and money is consistently engaging. The subject's lives are yours to watch. There is just one key rule: Do not feed the monkeys.

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7.5 / 10.0
Jun 14, 2020

Do not feed the monkeys is a colourful voyeuristic journey into shady organisations and oddball characters. Some of its systems aren't particularly well explained, but discovering a new nugget of information about a weird old man makes it all worthwhile.

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7.8 / 10.0
Oct 26, 2018

An interesting and unique point'n click adventure that falls short on lenght but manages to entertain while it lasts.

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80 / 100
Jun 16, 2020

A truly original game that fans of graphic adventures, investigation and social discourse will love. Watch out: like watching the "cages", once you start playing it's difficult to sop.

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