9 Monkeys of Shaolin (2020)

Developer: Sobaka Studio
Publisher: ESDigital Games
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 910 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A nostalgic side-scrolling brawler that feels like a modernized SNES or SEGA beat 'em up, with fast-paced martial arts combat and cooperative play.

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What players say

Players enjoy the tight, responsive combat but find the game short, with a campaign under five hours. The story is bland and forgettable, and local co-op feels like an afterthought. Some report crashes on launch, and most agree it is best picked up on sale.

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