Monster Prom 4: Monster Con
" Charming multiplayer dating sim with rich characters and humor but limited player count "
Monster Prom 4: Monster Con Review
Monster Prom 4: Monster Con
The character roster, including new and returning favorites like April, Zoe, Liam, and Doug, is celebrated for its diversity, depth, and humor. The addition of mechanics like the comic book creation and stat quizzes adds fresh twists that enhance replayability. Multiplayer functionality, including online reconnection and cooperative play, further elevates the social experience. Overall, the game is praised for its humor, heart, and inclusivity, making it a must-play for fans and newcomers alike.
Highlights
Gameplay mechanics are refined and more accessible, reducing frustration and encouraging replayability.
The graphics and character designs maintain a charming, unique style praised for their quality and appeal.
The storyline and humor blend nerd culture references with heartfelt moments, creating an engaging and funny narrative.
Multiplayer features and online support enhance the social and party game aspects.
The setting at a convention provides a fresh, immersive backdrop full of relatable and amusing details.
Criticisms
Some players mention that the game can feel a bit too sweet or less edgy compared to earlier entries, lacking some of the darker, raunchier charm.
A few note that certain events or mechanics, like the blind boxes, could have more variety or balanced durations.
Some find the constant party scenes repetitive over long play sessions.
Occasional difficulty in unlocking certain endings or understanding character trait associations at the start is reported.
Limited player slots in multiplayer (max 4) was mentioned as a minor drawback.
Pros
- • Perfected and refined gameplay loop compared to previous series entries.
- • Rich, nerdy convention setting full of relatable references.
- • Diverse, lovable characters with strong writing and humor.
- • Smooth, beginner-friendly mechanics reduce player frustration.
- • Multiplayer support with online reconnection enhances social play.
- • Comic book mechanic adds a fresh twist to gameplay.
- • High replay value with many endings and secret content.
Cons
- • Less edgy and raunchy compared to earlier games in series.
- • Some events and mechanics could use more variety or balance.
- • Party scenes can become repetitive during extended play.
- • Unlocking certain endings may be confusing or difficult.
- • Multiplayer limited to four players, restricting larger groups.
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About This Game
GET READY FOR THE MONSTER CON!
"Monster Prom 4: Monster Con" goes back to the classic dating sim formula from the beloved Monster Prom franchise: you have limited time to find a date among six sexy monsters!
This sequel brings you into a wacky new setting: the Monster Con, a massive convention filled with video games, comic books, anime… and more than a few paranormal activities.
You can expect a multiplayer narrative adventure full of colorful characters and hilarious dialogue!
Explore the Con and fulfill your nerdiest fantasies! Get to know the Con’s crazy staff and visitors: annoying streamers, famous authors, washed-up actors, networking game developers… and so many more! Hang out with your old friends Zoe and Liam, and meet four brand new characters who might win your heart by the end of the Con!
Grab up to three friends or play by yourself. Enjoy the beautiful art and the witty dialogue. Unleash your inner nerd and make the right choices to find a date at the craziest monster-filled convention you'll ever visit!
What can you expect to find at the Monster Con?
- The signature style of the Monster Prom franchise: unique, charming characters and irreverent humor
- New mechanics! During the Con, you’ll get a chance to build your own comic book that you'll get to see by the end of the run.
- Intimate conversations to get to know your favorite characters.
- TONS of beautiful art!
- You can play with friends via local and online multiplayer!
- Compete for the heart of a character! If you share your romantic tastes with your friends, be ready for some stiff competition.
- There's a sexy clown. Honk!
Can you find love at the nerdiest convention ever? "Monster Con" goes back to the multiplayer dating sim formula: go through absurd and funny situations as you find love among six sexy monsters! Who will you romance? The mimic who cosplays? The idol clown? Or the eldritch cutie? (There's also Liam)