Monster Hero

Monster Hero is a 3D action platformer developed and published by Multisoft Entertainment Studios in collaboration with WayForward Technologies. The player controls one of three rebellious monster protagonists: the armadillo monster Chester, the fox monster Darwin, or the frog monster Genzo. The player attempts to defeat Dr. Citrine, who plans to conquer a small island. It is only available for Playstation consoles.

Gameplay
The gameplay bears a strong resemblance to most 3D action platform games. Players control one of the three monsters (Chester, Darwin, and Genzo) as they traverse each level, fighting enemies and obstacles before facing a boss at the end. Several levels place the monsters in unique situations which require the use of puzzle solving, vehicle riding, and heavy action to reach the level's end. Players have a health meter, which can be replenished by collecting green herbs, and a regenerative energy meter used to perform each character's unique special moves. Players can earn extra lives by collecting blue flowers found throughout the level, or by rescuing creatures trapped in cages. Players can also obtain various types of shields, some of which often bonus attributes such as invulnerability to fire or the ability to breathe underwater, and invincibility power-ups.

The game has three playable characters; Chester, Darwin, and Genzo. Melee attacks that can be used on enemies, and each character has a unique array of moves which allow them to traverse the environment in different ways. Chester can lift large boulders and climb walls, allowing him to bounce off walls and reach high areas. Darwin is able to perform fire magic and can jump farther than the others. By picking up small flames, Darwin can bring out his magic stick, which can float and ride up vertical walls. Genzo can throw water shurikens and perform different types of jutsu, as well as double jump.

Story
Somewhere on the ocean, there stood a mechanical building. A scientist named Dr. Citrine was creating monsters out of animals. Among these monsters are Chester, Darwin, and Genzo. These three monsters were made to serve their leader against their will. However, one day, the three began to rebel from their leader and escaped their otherwise eternal prison, enraging Dr. Citrine.

After days of swimming, Chester, Darwin, and Genzo found themselves on an island. Darwin predicts that Dr. Citrine might be coming for him and the others on the beautiful island and force her monsters to stop them. At that moment, the three swore that they will stop Dr. Citrine and her super powered monsters. But there is a dark secret that they has yet to learn…

The Heroes
Chester Waldillo: One of the three monsters who escaped Dr. Citrine’s lab. He represents the muscle of the group of rebellious monsters. Despite his strength, he is very gullible. Chester resembles an armadillo with beige scales and a shell of the same color, as well as a large tail. He even has white fur on his chest and on his face. Chester has large arms that have the strength to carry boulders and claws that can help him climb walls.

Darwin Flarefox: One of the monsters who escaped Dr. Citrine. He is the most intelligent of the group and specializes in fire magic. Darwin resembles a fennec fox with bright yellow fur and red fur on the back of his head and arms. He even has white fur around his muzzle, acting almost like a beard. He is garbed in a dark red robe that covered his lower half. Darwin carries a magic stick which he uses for magic and transporation.

Genzo Ninfrog: One of the monsters who escaped Dr. Citrine's lab. Prior to his escape, he was one of the doctor's elite monsters. He now puts his position to good use by assisting Chester and Darwin. Genzo resembles a blue frog with dark blue webs between his fingers and toes. On his face, two scars can be seen, possibly a remnant of the training he partook. He dons dark blue ninja attire, suitable for blending in with the dark night. Genzo can throw shurikens formed from water.

The Villains
Dr. Alicia Citrine: A doctor responsible for creating Chester, Darwin, Genzo, and other monsters. After witnessing her creations’ escape to the Crystal Islands, she decided to create stronger monsters to go after them. She is also visiting the island to take a special artifact that serves as the island's life source. Dr. Citrine is considered to be the smartest scientist in the world. Whenever things do not go her way, she enters a state of fury.

Dr. Christopher Tallic: Dr. Citrine’s assistant. He claims to be responsible for the escape of the rebellious monsters. Because of this, he tends to stay more focused on the doctor’s monsters, monitoring them so they do not betray her behind his back. Dr. Tallic is more composed and optimistic compared to Dr. Citrine. He is also more determined in the doctor’s experiments and will give upgrades to them from time to time.

MATRONIX: Dr. Citrine's robotic assistant. Along with Dr. Tallic, she supervises the monsters made by Citrine after she failed to check on the three escaped monsters. MATRONIX is responsible for the creation of weapons for some of the monsters. She even handles the security of the lab to make sure no monster betrays the doctors when she is not monitoring them.

Bomber Bear: An insane bear with a knack for demolitions. This was Dr. Citrine first and only individual project before Dr. Tallic stepped in and helped her with the others. Bomber resembles a bear with a boar’s tusks and a bat’s wings, wearing a bullet belt, and is mostly laughing. His weakness is his own explosions, so lead him to one of the bombs to defeat him.

Dozy Turtle: A turtle monster who is sleepy most of the time, but also powerful. This was also one of Sheldon’s children taken away and mutated by the doctors. Dozy resembles a turtle with the arms and legs of a sloth. While being sleepy makes him strong, waking him up will make him weaker. Use this tactic to defeat and revert Dozy to normal.

Shuriken Raccada: A raccoon-cicada hybrid that acts as a ninja. He is, by far, the quickest of Dr. Citrine’s creations. Shuriken resembles mostly a raccoon with a cicada’s wings on his back. He also wears ninja clothing and a leaf on his head. Shuriken is the fastest monster and is impossible to defeat unless you try to find something to slow him down.

Geo Gator: An alligator monster with brute strength. He is two inches bigger than most of Dr. Citrine’s monsters. Geo resembles an alligator with the sharp spikes on his back. He wears only a loincloth, and chains, as well. His strong teeth can chomp anything that is in his way, except for metal. Find some metal and throw it at Geo’s snout.

Maple Sisters: A pair of female squirrel monsters that do not get along well. Dr. Citrine created them to prove that strength (and masculinity) does not make the monster. Their names are Sugar and Syrup, and they resemble flying squirrels. They wear gothic attire, which make them look almost like lolis. While they have their sights set on Bangaa, they will still argue at each other. If they attack each other, that will be your chance to finish them.

Kay Mime: A canine monster that acts as a mime. This appears to be Dr. Citrine’s least favorite project because of his mimicking movements (she blames Dr. Tallic for that). Kay is supposed to be a dog with the outfit and face paint of a mime. He can mimic the same movements as Chester, and attacking him will not work either. The best tactic is to remain idle until Chester and Kay fall asleep. That is his chance to attack him.

Slingshot Posswolf: A possum/wolf monster armed with a gun/slingshot. Rivaling Shuriken, he is the quickest of Dr. Citrine’s monster squad. Slingshot resembles a possum with the fur and ears of a wolf. He wears a camouflage jacket and pants and carries a slingshot that is also a gun. Bangaa can attack Slingshot by capturing and throwing his explosive balls.

Reflecta Basilisk: A basilisk monster that can clone about anyone. This is Dr. Citrine’s most favored creations. In fact, she liked him more that she made copies of him to act as her defeated monsters. Reflecta resembles a basilisk wearing a jester’s attire (sans the pants) and carrying a wand. There are about seven clones of Reflecta acting as the previously listed monsters (except for Dozy, who was returned to normal) and the monsters must defeat them all to reach Dr. Citrine’s base.

NPCs
Waffle: A duck/beaver monster hybrid who tried to help Teresa escape. He is mostly mistaken for a platypus, but he claims that he is not. He is mostly a beaver with a duck’s beak. He is seen with a plaid shirt and overalls. He does not fight like the other monsters do, so he escorts Teresa on a floating bike (which eventually breaks sooner or later).

Voice Cast

 * Chester: Travis Willingham
 * Darwin: Jeff Bennett
 * Genzo: Steve Blum
 * Dr. Citrine: Grey DeLisle
 * Dr. Tallis: Yuri Lowenthal
 * Teresa: Michelle Ruff
 * Waffle: Sam Riegel
 * Bomber: Tom Kenny
 * Dozy: Greg Ayres
 * Shuriken: Kirk Thornton
 * Geo: Jamieson Price
 * Sugar: Stephanie Sheh
 * Syrup: Monica Rial
 * Kay: N/A
 * Slingshot: Crispin Freeman
 * Reflecta: Todd Haberkorn