Meg's Monster

by Mikhail Feb 28, 2023 | 1 Votes | 32 Played | 0 Reviews

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Adventure , Pixel Art , Turn Based , Monsters , Exploration

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Odencat Meg’s Monster is a turn-based adventure RPG where you play as a monster named Roy, who is on a mission to help a little named Meg reunite with her mother. Explore the Underworld, converse with different kinds of characters, and go through a touching tale like never before! Play Now Similar Games

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Summary

There are countless games with genuinely remarkable stories. Some make you cry, while others still touch the heart and stay memorable even if they’re a decade old. Meanwhile, there are those praised for their wonderful world and character design that is simply a class above the rest. Apart from overall gameplay, what makes a game tug our heartstrings and become unforgettable is its story. And yes, Meg’s Monster is one of those experiences.

In a nutshell, Meg’s Monster is a turn-based roleplaying adventure where you play as a monster named Roy. Almost indestructible and pretty reliable in a fight, Roy has to watch over a little girl named Meg, who is looking for her mother. Meg is attached to him for some reason, and he has to keep her safe and happy. Not doing so will lead to post-apocalyptic consequences.

It’s safe to say Odencat exceeded expectations on all fronts with Meg’s Monster. It stands on the pedestal alongside other excellent indies, Stardew Valley, Celeste, and Dead Cells. Though the dialogue may seem silly, it’s a tale well told with fantastic gameplay.

Plotline

Meg’s Monster is set in the Underworld, a place beneath the surface inhabited by monsters. For some reason, some humans and the objects in their world keep falling into this part of the world. Most of the time, humans are met with hostility; worse, many end up being on the monsters’ menu of the day.

This is where our protagonist, a hulking magic tar-obsessed ogre named Roy, comes in. In his search for his favorite delicacy (which other monsters find abhorrent), he stumbles upon a little girl named Meg in a Scavenger Pile and his best friend, a fellow monster named Golan. Though Roy mostly keeps to himself and minds his business, Meg has taken a liking to him and won’t leave his side for some reason.

Did we mention that the Underworld somehow brushes with a post-apocalyptic event whenever Meg cries? When Meg becomes sad and tearing up, the world turns red while the ground shakes. As Roy, it will be up to you to help Meg find her mom and keep her off the menu from other monsters while preventing her from crying. Without diving into spoilers, the story involves shady characters behind the scenes and the Underworld’s ruling party.

Gameplay

Meg’s Monster is an adventure roleplay game with turn-based combat mechanics. It’s not as sophisticated as Final Fantasy or Fire Emblem; the combat is like one of the earliest versions of Pokemon. Meanwhile, exploring the Underworld involves selecting critical points on the map, teleporting to them, and walking around the 2D top-down overworld. It’s a reasonably accessible experience further enhanced by its intuitive tutorials that appear whenever you stumble into a new gameplay mechanic.

Combat is one of Meg’s Monster’s highlights. However, you might not help but wonder why this is the case; after all, Roy is invulnerable at 99,999 HP and has excellent combat abilities. However, he still receives a fair amount of damage, and this doesn’t sit well with Meg, whose fragile little heart gets sad whenever an opponent hits him. With that said, apart from Roy’s HP pool, Meg also has her own, which dwindles whenever Roy gets attacked. You’ll essentially fight two-front battles, with Roy exacting punishment against his foes while ensuring Meg doesn’t end up crying.

To get the job done, you’ll have an arsenal of moves like the regular punch, super punch, and scavenge (but only when you’re in the Scavenger Pit). Moreover, you’ll also have access to toys that you can use to cheer up Meg during battle when she’s in danger of crying. Along with restoring her heart’s HP, it can give Roy several buffs, including a much-needed attack power increase. After every fight, Roy gains experience and becomes more robust, increasing his stats.

The story progresses in Meg’s Monster by performing main quests that appear as red exclamation points on the map. These trigger events will make you proceed to the next part of the game’s tale. In addition, side quests (marked green on the map) may disappear when you trigger a main quest—these range from fetching hamburger ingredients to simple world-building dialogue.

Graphics/Sound

In terms of presentation, Meg’s Monster excels visually. The Underworld and its many denizens are beautifully drawn and presented in Odencat’s signature vibrant pixel art. You'll feel at home if you’ve played any of their games before, like Bear’s Restaurant and Fishing Paradiso. Plus, the character designs, particularly those of the other monsters, are nothing short of excellent. The same can be said about its audio elements and music. Although there is no voice acting, the atmosphere its audio delivers is fantastic.

Conclusion

Meg’s Monsters deserves to be in your gaming library, and it’s safe to say that it’s well on its way to being a much-loved indie title. It delivers a well-written tale with a memorable cast of characters and relatively accessible yet fun gameplay to boot. Out on March 2 across all platforms, including Steam and the Nintendo Switch, we recommend giving it a shot!

New Game Added: Meg's Monster

by Mikhail Feb 28, 2023

Meg’s Monster is a turn-based adventure RPG where you play as a monster named Roy, who is on a mission to help a little named Meg reunite with her mother. Explore the Underworld, converse with different kinds of characters, and go through a touching tale like never before!