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Master of the Monster Lair
7.3 out of 10

Master of the Monster Lair

The quiet town of South Arc is about to have some monster troubl Read more

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Impression: Master of the Monster Lair

RPGamer
15 April 2010
  • Excerpt: On paper, dungeon-making games sound fantastic. Hand the player a blank slate upon which to plan and construct the dungeon of his dreams, filled with beasts, ghosts, and...
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Overall 6
6.0
Graphics 5
5.0
Sound 4
4.4
Control 7
7.0
Addiction 6
6.4

This Game Hasn’t Mastered Anything

Cheat Code Central
25 January 2010
  • Conclusion: Add Master of the Monster Lair to the huge list of video game disappointments. This is a title that had a lot of potential; starting out, I really loved the new ideas...
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Overall 6
6.0
Graphics 5
5.0
Sound 4
4.4
Control 7
7.0
Addiction 6
6.4

Master of the Monster Lair Review

Cheat Code Central
10 November 2009
Overall 6
6.2

A Decent Concept Can't Overcome Generic Gameplay

Game Informer
22 September 2009
  • Excerpt: It's your goal to design a dungeon that attracts monsters. Some of these creatures seek a place to sleep, while others are looking for a trash heap to raid.
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You Dug Your Hole, Now Be Bored in It

GameCritics.com
3 July 2009
  • Conclusion: Since when did cooking replace leveling up?
  • Pros: Some of the writing elicits genuine chuckles.
  • Cons: The vast amount of surprise-free grinding.
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Overall 6
6.3

Master of the Monster Lair Review

IGN
12 January 2009
  • Conclusion: Atlus has delivered another quirky, very Japanese game with Master of the Monster Lair . Part RPG and part Dungeon Tycoon, it has its charms but the slow pace and...
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Overall 7
7.0
Gameplay 7
7.0
Graphics 7
7.0
Sound 6
6.0
Control 7
7.0
Addiction 7
7.0

Master of the Monster Lair

Nintendo World Report
9 December 2008
  • Summary: This casual dungeon construction RPG can be repetitive, but quite addicting.
  • Pros: Dungeon design is fun, Relaxed pacing
  • Cons: Can grow repetitive and boring
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Overall 5
5.0

Master of the Monster Lair

GamesRadar
31 October 2008
  • Summary: Be the architect of your own misery
  • Pros: 80-plus hours, Oddly appealing concept, Satisfying to plan dungeon
  • Cons: Unrelenting turn-based combat, No engaging story, Quickly becomes a grind
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Overall 8
8.0

Master of the Monster Lair Review

1UP
23 October 2008
  • Summary: An endearing yet flawed exercise in dungeon design and decor.
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Overall 8
8.0

Master of the Monster Lair review

HonestGamers
9 October 2008
  • Excerpt: The job market is so bad these days that it's spread even to the world of video games.
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