Brett Posner-Ferdman
Nintendo World ReportMonster Slayers (Switch) Review
Published 4/17/2019
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PS4 / PC / Mac / Vita / XONE / Switch - 3/23/2017
Monster Slayers
Developed by Nerdook (Reverse Crawl, Vertical Drop Heroes), Monster Slayers is a complete reimagining of the free web-based hit of the same name, which has been played over 4 million times on gaming portal, Kongregate. A rogue-like deck-building RPG adventure, Monster Slayers uses an innovative card-based battle system and lets you customize a deck to suit your play style. Create a new hero to join the Monster Slayers Guild and choose your path through the perilous Northern Valley as you follow your quest to defeat the legendary Harbinger and become a true Monster Slayer.
- Developer
- Nerdook Productions, Stage Clear Studios
- Publisher
- Digerati Distribution
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76
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The critic average is 76 across 10 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Evan Norris
VGChartzMonster Slayers (NS) Review
Published 4/6/2019
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60
-16 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Monster Slayers Review
Published 4/5/2019
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72
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Read originalTracey
PS3Blog.net[PlayStation 4] Monster Slayers Review | PS3Blog.net
Published 7/4/2018
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80
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Read originalCeidz
PS4Blog.net[PS4 Double Review] Monster Slayers Review
Published 6/20/2018
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70
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalSteve C
TheSixthAxisMonster Slayers Review
Published 6/19/2018
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80
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Read originalRussell Archey
Gaming NexusMonster Slayers Review - Gaming Nexus
Published 6/15/2017
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90
+14 vs critic avg
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Read originalDaniel Batoff
GameSpewMonster Slayers Review
Published 4/26/2017
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90
+14 vs critic avg
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Read originalChaz Miller
TwinfiniteMonster Slayers Review
Published 4/7/2017
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70
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Read originalEric Ace
Cubed3Monster Slayers (PC) Review
Published 3/23/2017
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