9 Monkeys of Shaolin

About

9 Monkeys of Shaolin is a beat 'em up with RPG elements that channels the spirit of 90s arcade brawlers. Play as Wei Cheng, a fisherman turned warrior after pirates destroy his village. Use a staff and fists to fight waves of enemies across medieval China. The combat mixes fast melee strikes with timed blocking and special moves. Progression unlocks new abilities and upgrades. Single player takes around 10 hours with optional challenges. Co-op mode lets two players team up for shared health and combined attacks. The game balances retro simplicity with modern polish. Combat feels tight with satisfying hit detection. The setting borrows from classic kung fu films with exaggerated fight choreography and 70s-style soundtrack. It launched on 16 platforms including Switch and PC. Metacritic scores hover around 70. Fans praise the nostalgic vibe but note repetitive enemy types. Best suited for players who enjoy straightforward brawlers with a bit of character customization.

Storyline

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.