Sobaka Studio · 2020
9 Monkeys of Shaolin
Session Respect Score
"Challenging retro beat 'em up with kung-fu combat and story progression."
Minimum session
15 min
Pausability
At save points
Resume friendliness
Some reorientation
FOMO pressure
Zero FOMO
Focus required
Intense
Session structure
Story chapters
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Platforms
Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PC / Windows, macOS, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
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About
9 Monkeys of Shaolin marks a true rebirth of the iconic brawler genre in vein of old-school video games. If, as a kid you had hours of fun playing SNES or SEGA beat 'em up videogames crushing foes left and right then this new title from the creators of hardcore brawler REDEEMER is definitely for you! As a mere Chinese fisherman Wei Cheng you have to avenge the death of your friends and family slaughtered in a pirate raid at your peaceful village. Game protagonist is quite a tough nut to crack as he knows the basics of ancient martial arts only mastered by legendary Shaolin monks. Get your trusty battle staff ready for a challenging adventure in Medieval China and for merciless fights with hordes of various enemies. Action-packed battles, user friendly controls and incredible atmosphere of great kung-fu movies of 70s – all this makes 9 Monkeys of Shaolin a perfect choice for every true fan of really hardcore brawlers.
As a simple Chinese fisherman Wei Cheng you have to avenge the death of your friends and family slaughtered in a pirate raid at your peaceful village.
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Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PC / Windows, macOS, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
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9 Monkeys of Shaolin — Session FAQ
- How long does a session of 9 Monkeys of Shaolin take?
- The minimum meaningful session for 9 Monkeys of Shaolin is approximately 15 minutes. This is the shortest play window where you can make real progress or have a satisfying experience, based on community data.
- Can you pause 9 Monkeys of Shaolin?
- 9 Monkeys of Shaolin uses save points or manual saves. You'll need to reach a checkpoint before exiting to avoid losing progress — factor this into your session planning.
- Does 9 Monkeys of Shaolin pressure you to keep playing?
- 9 Monkeys of Shaolin has no FOMO mechanics — no timed events, live content, or narrative cliffhangers. You can stop whenever you want without feeling like you're missing out.
- What is 9 Monkeys of Shaolin's Session Respect Score?
- 9 Monkeys of Shaolin has a Session Respect Score of 7.5/10. This score combines minimum session length, pausability, FOMO level, and pickup friendliness into a single metric for how well the game fits busy schedules.