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As Parin, wield a magical drill to battle Phantoms, explore puzzle-filled stages, and help her hidden monster friends.
Released 30 Mar 2015
Fight With A Drill
Uncover Drill Secrets
Rebuild Monster Village
Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure is a cute and clever action RPG featuring real-time combat, 3D graphics, 90+ items, mini-games, multiple endings, a rocking soundtrack, 35+ hours of playtime, tons of fully voiced characters by an all-star cast of voice actors, and more!
Developed by Nihon Falcom, Mastiff · Published by Mastiff
Parin, a strong-willed girl sent to live with her grandfather in a mining town, discovers a hidden village of friendly monsters. When the Phantoms threaten them, she takes up a magical drill and sets out to protect her new friends.
Explore stages filled with enemies, platforming, traps, puzzles, hidden items, and boss encounters. Parin can use her drill to fight foes and break objects, while minigames and conversations with townsfolk and monsters offer other activities.
Completing stages helps restore the monster village and opens up further areas. Collect items, change drill elements and equipment to suit different challenges, learn special moves, and earn stage ranks based on your performance.
Reviewers often enjoy the game’s cute, eccentric characters and whimsical tone, as well as its memorable soundtrack and straightforward action-platforming. Some also appreciate its retro feel and low-pressure pace. Common reservations include awkward camera and controls, repetitive stages or combat, and the extra replay or collecting needed for high ranks and unlocks.
| Platforms | Windows |
|---|---|
| Achievements | 53 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Website | Official website |
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