Monkey King: Hero Is Back Reviews

Monkey King: Hero Is Back is ranked in the 15th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
70 / 100
Oct 16, 2019

A very charming adventure reminiscent of the first PlayStation platformers... In both the good and the bad things. Monkey King: Hero Is Back captures the essence of the film it is based on, and although it is not revolutionary, it manages to be fun until the very end.

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55 / 100
Oct 16, 2019

These are one of those times when games are simply made to capitalize on the license of an intellectual property. Though there is a lot of potential in the story for the gameplay and mechanics to flesh out, it never does. There are moments when you believe there's something special to experience, but then you're constantly loading into areas, slowed to a snail's pace, and burdened with unnecessary banter.

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6 / 10
Oct 17, 2019

I enjoyed a fair amount of what this game had to offer, but the limited, claustrophobic nature of much of the navigation, coupled with slow movement, poor story, and extremely limited enemy types, make it a harder sell.

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6 / 10
Oct 16, 2019

By keeping simplicity at its core, Monkey King: Hero Is Back offers an entertaining if somewhat mindless distraction to the blockbuster titles releasing around it. Sure, it's a little bit too short, the narrative isn't particularly gripping, and it looks like an early PS3 game, but that all falls by the wayside in the heat of battle. Thanks to fun brawling mechanics, Monkey King: Hero Is Back does just enough to deserve your attention.

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Nov 12, 2019

Learn how to help children not get eaten by monsters in this PS2-esque Chinese tale.

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6 / 10.0
Oct 23, 2019

Honestly, I don't regret the time I spent with Monkey King: Hero is Back. Is it a great game? No, not really. I'd struggle to even call it good at times. However, it's a bizarre and sort of charming throwback title that seems to have been made in a completely different era. In a way, I found myself nostalgic for it even when I wasn't totally enjoying the experience. If you're looking for that kind of game, then you may actually find something worth checking out here. Just keep your expectations in check.

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5 / 10.0
Oct 16, 2019

Video games have come a long way in the past decade, but Monkey King: Hero Is Back didn't get the memo.

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3 / 5.0
Nov 28, 2019

As a whole, Monkey King: Hero Is Back has some nice features, although the overall game ruined by some very bad gameplay design. Not to mention the combat is shoddy and not even enjoyable. Sure the game looks pretty, but the repetitive and mundane gameplay ruins the experience.

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Spaziogames
DottorKillex
Top Critic
5.9 / 10.0
Nov 4, 2019

Monkey King Hero is back is an unfortunate throwback to a bygone era where tie-ins where made to capitalize on the appeal of their licenses, without any effort to make them enjoyable games.

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2.6 / 5.0
Oct 19, 2019

The legend of the Monkey King doesn't live up to its promise.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 17, 2019

Overall, I like this adaptation of the Chinese story of the Monkey King. It plays smoothly and without any type of lag that I saw. Combat flowed smoothly, and the combat system was simple enough for even a young kid to learn. For $39.99 USD you get a good story which is important for games. We don't get enough games with a good story nowadays, and I am glad this is one of them.

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6 / 10.0
Oct 17, 2019

Though it definitely rises above its movie tie-in status, Monkey King: Hero is Back happily strives for adequacy and nothing more

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Gamersky
金闪闪老里
Top Critic
6.4 / 10.0
Oct 17, 2019

Monkey King: Hero Is Back is a fan-based action game that brings back a lot of classic plot of the remarkable original CG movie. However, the gameplay is far from decent, and it looks out of date.

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5 / 10.0
Nov 12, 2019

Monkey King is back, but why? This game is so boring and fighting as well.

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6 / 10.0
Nov 4, 2019

For what feels like a game from the PS2 era given a lick of current-gen paint, Monkey King: Hero is Back isn’t half bad. It’s a bit simple, so it’s never going to excite in the same way that God of War or Devil May Cry V does, but that doesn’t mean some won’t get a decent amount of enjoyment out of it.

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Gamefa
Top Critic
7 / 10.0
Oct 18, 2019

If you want a unique action-adventure game which is enjoyable and recalls your memories from old action-adventures,then Monkey King Hero is Back could be a good choice for you to play with its nice combat system and adventure elements. Also the game has issues like empty world and repetative level design, but in the end it can entertain you for some hours

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68 / 100
Oct 31, 2019

It is a game that brings breathe to a disdained genre, but that seems stuck in a past time. And we are not talking about feudal China.

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GameGrin
Adam Hurd
Top Critic
4 / 10.0
Oct 29, 2019

Sadly, what little fun there is to be had with Monkey King: Hero Is Back is constantly ruined with poor level design, repetitive encounters and annoying sound design.

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TrueGaming
Top Critic
6 / 10.0
Oct 16, 2019

Monkey King: Hero is Back leaves much to be desired, it lacks the challenge and a decent story with some weird decisions design-wise, it may be a good game for younger audiences, but at a lower price point though.

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Unscored
Oct 24, 2019

Monkey King: Hero is Back is a game that doesn't invent or revolutionize anything, but if you like action games, some platform, exploration, and Chinese mythology, it will be perfect for you. In addition, it has some dose of humor and the classic curmudgeon protagonist who has to accompany a child during his trip. The negative points don't tarnish the final result of this game.

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