A Monster's Expedition (2020)

Draknek & Friends

Main
9
hours
Main + Extra
16
hours
Platinum
33
hours

A Monster’s Expedition (Through Puzzling Exhibitions) is a brand new adventure tour for monsters who love to learn about humans! Learn the ancient art of pushing trees over* and fashion your own pathways with our easy-build bridges. Then immerse yourself in human culture with all-new exhibits from our "Human Englandland" dig site, each accompanied with expert insights**! *Trees have been pre-weakened by our experts for your convenience. **Insights is not a legally binding term and may or may not include idle speculation, rumour and hearsay.

Platforms

Android iOS Linux Mac Switch PC PS4 PS5

Genres

Adventure Indie Puzzle Strategy

Themes

Open world

Languages: English and 14 more

Interface Audio Subtitles
Arabic
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
Dutch
English
Korean
French
Japanese
Portuguese (Brazil)
German
Russian
Spanish (Spain)
Italian
Turkish
Portuguese (Portugal)

Media

Critic Reviews

Push Square

By Stephen Tailby
80

The overarching feeling while playing this game is that it's wonderfully relaxing. Save for a handful of tough difficulty spikes or moments where you lose your way on the sprawling map, A Monster's Expedition provides a genuinely pleasant puzzle experience you can enjoy at your own pace. A few options for tips mean you have some help if you want it, and no loading means it's a doddle to get into. If you're after something chilled out to wind down with, it's certainly worth taking this journey.

23 May, 2022 Read full review

Nintendo Link

By Chelsea Beardsmore
90

A Monster’s Expedition was such a whole experience. For a game with no real story, narrative, or characters, it was strangely emotional. It was such a soothing experience that I only wish I could experience for the first time again.

22 Sep, 2021 Read full review

Rapid Reviews UK

By Joshua Callaghan
80

When A Monster’s Expedition, the latest release from the highly acclaimed developer Draknek, was pitched as an “open-world puzzle adventure”, I was hesitant; replacing the linear, building up of difficulty found in most puzzle games with a self-guided approach to level progression sounded like trouble just waiting to happen. But as I uncovered the outdoor museum exhibits of “Englandland”, A Monster’s Expedition instantly charmed me in ways few games do. Find out why this Puzzling Exhibition is worth going on in this Rapid Review.

19 Sep, 2021 Read full review

Hey Poor Player

By Scott MacDonald
90

A Monster’s Expedition is a brilliant little puzzler. It gets incredible mileage out of a simple mechanic and manages to use it in unexpected ways. The game’s zen-like presentation, open-ended exploration, and sense of humor create a relaxing environment that soothes away the frustrations found in other puzzle games. I do wish I had a little assistance in the late-game portion, but maybe I’m the only one who needs it.

02 Sep, 2021 Read full review

NintendoWorldReport

By Joel A. DeWitte
100

There needs to be a clear logic to the puzzles throughout that acts as a foundation for each sequential one to build off of. What elevates it even further is world building and music design that sews it up into a tight, cohesive experience. A Monster's Expedition's quick hits of small puzzles passes all of those criteria with flying colors, and you owe it to yourself to give it a look.

26 Aug, 2021 Read full review

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