In 2015, a 3DS port with enhanced features was announced but never materialized for unknown reasons. This isn't the first time Monster Tale was supposed to re-release on new hardware. It’ll be interesting to see how this dynamic is adapted for a single-screen experience.

Thus, balancing Ellie and Chomp’s gameplay between the two screens formed the crux of gameplay. The original game made use of the DS’ two screens by giving players the ability to send Chomp to the bottom screen to attack enemies hiding below or solve puzzles Ellie can’t access. In addition to unlocking new abilities for Ellie, who can shoot fireballs using her bracelet, players can feed and train Chomp to make him transform into larger, more powerful forms. Players control a young girl named Ellie and her monstrous companion Chomp as they try to free Monster World from the clutches of the Kid-Kings, dastardly little rascals who have taken the world away from its rightful inhabitants. Monster Tale released in 2011 and is a unique blend of Metroidvania exploration and action-platforming with pet simulator elements. There’s no specification on which consoles those are, but one would have to assume Switch at the very least given the game’s Nintendo roots. Skills spammed are Torpedo, Vertical Spike, a bit of Ghost Cascade, Mega Bomb, and friggin' Drill 'Em, Mister.Majesco Entertainment announced that Monster Tale, the beloved and dare I say underappreciated Nintendo DS platformer, is heading to “modern game platforms” sometime this year. My excuse: I try to find ways to play a game faster.) For most of the game, I use Chomp's teenage form and get Petdozer and then Elite Guard, just because it is a pain to get. It isn't fun.Īs for playing the game: I abuse roll and jumping just because it is fast (inb4speedrun. Easier said than done.) A couple of bad points about the game: a little on the short side, difficulty isn't up there, and there's LOTS of backtracking. Some have some leeway (you can get a form without using the favorite item), while some require the specified condition (like Petdozer to Elite Guard, which requires Chomp taking damage AND receiving damage. Depending on what item Chomp uses, he will evolve into another form. This game plays like a Metroidvania game (y'arch areas, get an ability, search some moar.) There is also a pet-raising thing going on. Alongside her is her monster buddy Chomp. Maybe the last good one? Who knows?įollow Ellie as she travels the monster land and defeat some rulers.

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