
2015 · Platformer · Puzzle
MonsterBag
PlayStation exclusive
Nia's left her backpack at home and headed out all alone into a world full of danger. But luckily, this is no ordinary backpack. You are V, Nia's monster bag – and it's up to you to keep her safe.
- Released
- 7 April 2015
- Platforms
- PlayStation Vita
- Genres
- PlatformerPuzzle
- Developers
- —
- Publishers
- —
- Perspective
- Third person
- Themes
- Stealth
- Age ratings
- ESRB TPEGI 12
About
MonsterBag is a 2015 stealth video game developed by Chilean company IguanaBee and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation Vita.
Keywords
- aliens
- unique art style
Media
The articlegameplay, story, development, reception
Gameplay
The story centers around V, a little monster who doubles as a bag. It wants to be with its friend, Nia. Unfortunately, they live in a world afraid of monsters, so V must catch up to Nia without being seen by any humans.
Each level in the game requires V to solve a puzzle while avoiding detection by the humans. MonsterBag, despite its seemingly cute and well animated visuals, pivots toward graphic violence and black comedy whenever possible.
Development
According to Daniel Winkler, production on the title was challenging, as their status as a Chilean company and its small sizes made it difficult to acquire sufficient resources until Sony acquired the title's rights and assisted in development.
Reception
Steven Hansen of Destructoid praised the game for its well-designed gameplay and charming slapstick humor, but felt that later chapters, with their more serious tone and complex gameplay contrasts unfavorably with the game's design.
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Collections3 collections
Platform libraries
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Publishers
- Sony Interactive Entertainment gamesVideo games
Years
- Games released in 2015List › April–June
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