Sky Samurai vs Monster Boy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sky Samurai
Experience a unique blend of pool mechanics and action as a robot samurai escaping a dystopian city. Strategically bank shots to steal energy and survive your programmed malfunction. Navigate a dangerous metropolis to secure your freedom.
- Pool-based gameplay
- Robot samurai protagonist
- Dystopian city escape
- Energy-stealing mechanics
- Strategic shot banking
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Sky Samurai plays like pool, but you're a robot samurai escaping a dystopian metropolis. Something went wrong with your programming, you'll have to make a run for it. They've cut off your energy supply—the only way to keep going is to bank your shots and steal what you need.
Monster Boy
Embark on a vibrant action-adventure as a young hero tasked with saving a magical kingdom. Utilize unique character forms, discover hidden secrets, and upgrade equipment in a sprawling, hand-drawn world. Enjoy an epic journey with a memorable soundtrack.
- Six unique character forms with special abilities
- Unlock paths with magic weapons and items
- Over 15 hours of interconnected exploration
- Gorgeous hand-drawn animations
- Supports game controllers and touch controls
- Iconic Japanese composer soundtrack
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A legendary series returns with a grand new adventure! Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series. Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom borrows the best from the classic series to deliver a fresh, modern adventure with fun gameplay, memorable music and gorgeous hand drawn animations. Can Jin save Monster World Kingdom? Help our young hero defeat challenging enemies, discover hidden locations, upgrade powerful equipment, and more! You'll also unlock special forms with unique skills used to open new paths where mighty bosses and secret treasures await. Feature Overview: - Six awesome forms with unique combat and platforming abilities to make your adventure exciting from start to finish. - Unlock new paths and secrets with special equipment: look for magic weapons and items that gradually open up the world. - Over 15 hours of epic adventure: explore the new Monster World in a vast interconnected environment. - Hand Drawn animations: characters and enemies come to life with detailed animations and fun facial expressions. - Supports game controllers (Xbox, PlayStation, MFi) and touch controls. - Soundtrack from iconic Japanese composers: Yuzo Koshiro, Motoi Sakuraba, Michiru Yamane, Keiki Kobayashi and Takeshi Yanagawa.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sky Samurai at 100% against Monster Boy's 50%. Sky Samurai also leads on price ($0.99 vs $12.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Sky Samurai costs $0.99 and Monster Boy $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sky Samurai holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Sky Samurai's written reviews are positive against 50% of Monster Boy's.
| Parameter | Sky Samurai | Monster Boy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $12.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better | 4.7 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 1.8 GB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Branson Anderson | FDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KG |
Customer experience
Sky Samurai
Monster Boy
In-app purchases
Sky Samurai
No in-app purchases
Monster Boy
No in-app purchases
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