Monster Train

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Top Critic Average

86%

Critics Recommend

PC Gamer
77 / 100
IGN
9 / 10
Game Informer
9 / 10
Hardcore Gamer
4.5 / 5
God is a Geek
8 / 10
IGN Italy
7.9 / 10
COGconnected
80 / 100
COGconnected
80 / 100
Creators: Shiny Shoe, Good Shepherd Entertainment
Release Date: May 21, 2020 - PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One
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Critic Reviews for Monster Train

A deckbuilder that will have you doing hit point calculations and liking it.

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Do you like Slay The Spire? If so, you should absolutely try Monster Train's more tactical spin on the deck-building roguelike, which literally layers on new ideas and has every bit as much depth and variety.

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Monster Train may seem simple at first, but hours melt away with disturbing ease as you attempt to break the game – then break it even more as the challenge rises

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It would be easy to dismiss a game like Monster Train as nothing more than yet another entry into the ever-increasing deck-building genre upon first glance, but after just a short while playing it, its various complexities begin to reveal themselves, making for deep gameplay that keeps you coming back for just one more run.

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Whilst unashamedly similar to Slay the Spire, Monster Train has enough of its own ideas to deliver its own blend of deep, addictive fun.

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IGN Italy

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7.9 / 10.0
IGN Italy

A nice deck-building game that capitalizes on the basic ideas seen in Slay the Spire and adds tower-defense to them, creating a unique mix.

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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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My gripes with the game are pretty minor, and who knows how this game will look in a few months? This are just release days, after all. If you are a fan of Slay the Spire or any other deckbuilding roguelites, you should definitely check this one out.

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Industry Coverage

One of 2020's Highest-Rated Games is Finally on PS5

One of 2020's Highest-Rated Games is Finally on PS5

A game that earned rave reviews from critics back in 2020 is finally available to purchase on PlayStation 5 consoles.

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