9 Monkeys of Shaolin is a beat ‘em up game that takes place in medieval China and is inspired by classic beat ‘em ups from the 16-bit era. The game also aims to recreate the atmosphere of kung fu movies from the 1970s.

Inspired by games like Streets of Rage and Double Dragon IV, 9 Monkeys of Shaolin brings a modern feel to the genre with the use of 3D graphics. However, the gameplay itself feels authentic to those earlier titles.

Avenge the death of your friends

In 9 Monkeys of Shaolin, the player takes on the role of a Chinese fisherman by the name of Wei Cheng. Wei is out to avenge the slaughter of his friends and family, who died during a pirate raid of the peaceful village he lives in. Fortunately, Wei knows the basics of ancient martial arts as taught by the Shaolin monks. With his skill and trusty battle staff, Wei must fight hordes of enemies.

Varied combat and environments

The player can use 3 unique fighting styles—fighting on earth, in the air, or using mysterious magic to deal damage to their foes. The combat controls feel authentic to the classic genre that inspired this game, making for a satisfying combat experience.

A visually impressive, solid beat ‘em up

9 Monkeys of Shaolin is a solid beat ‘em up, with satisfying combat and responsive controls. The visuals on display in the game are impressive, making good use of 3D assets and lighting to give depth to a traditionally two-dimensional genre. 9 Monkeys of Shaolin should have a large audience but will particularly appeal to fans of those classic beat ‘em up games.