Un pêcheur chinois nommé Wei Cheng manie un bâton de combat pour venger ses amis et sa famille massacrés lors d'un raid pirate sur son village. Il affronte des hordes d'ennemis à travers plus de 25 niveaux dans des villages chinois, des navires pirates, des monastères bouddhistes, des manoirs japonais et des ruines antiques, en exploitant 3 styles de combat uniques au sol, en l'air ou avec des sceaux magiques. Les joueurs débloquent des perks, objets et armes d'hast comme 10 types d'armes chinoises et japonaises, chacune dotée de traits spécifiques disséminés dans les environnements.
Ce beat 'em up mêle éléments d'action RPG, développement poussé du personnage et mode co-op à deux joueurs contre des vagues d'ennemis de plus en plus intenses. Le jeu propose une narration captivante sur l'ascension d'un simple pêcheur au rang de maître d'arts martiaux Shaolin, dans un écrin visuel époustouflant alliant histoire et mysticisme. Les fans hardcore de brawlers, adeptes du écrasement d'adversaires dans les classiques SNES et SEGA, y trouveront un défi à leur mesure.
"If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle".
- Sun Tzu, The Art of War
9 Monkeys of Shaolin - marks a true rebirth of the iconic beat 'em up 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.
3 unique fighting styles: fight on earth, in the air or use mysterious magic seals. Combine these elements to defeat every enemy on your way.
Captivating narrative: discover the fascinating story of Wei Cheng and follow him as he rises from a simple fisherman to the master of Shaolin martial arts.
Stunning visual style: unlikely combination of historical and mystical elements gives you an exciting experience from every scene appears on screen.
Extensive character development system: you learn a great deal of ways to victory as you discover various unlockable perks, items and fighting styles.
More than 25 different levels: Chinese villages, pirate ship, Buddhist monasteries, Japanese mansions, ancient ruins and many more.
10 types of Chinese and Japanese polearms, each with its unique traits. Discover the landscapes to find new items!
Co-op play: invite your friend to help you fight through growing waves of enemies and complete the game together.
