"If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle".<br>- Sun Tzu, The Art of War<br><br><strong>9 Monkeys of Shaolin</strong> - marks a true rebirth of the iconic beat 'em up genre in vein of old-school video games. If, as a kid you had hours of fun playing SNES or SEGA beat 'em up videogames crushing foes left and right then this new title from the creators of hardcore brawler <strong>REDEEMER</strong> is definitely for you!<br><br>As a mere Chinese fisherman Wei Cheng you have to avenge the death of your friends and family slaughtered in a pirate raid at your peaceful village. Game protagonist is quite a tough nut to crack as he knows the basics of ancient martial arts only mastered by legendary Shaolin monks. Get your trusty battle staff ready for a challenging adventure in Medieval China and for merciless fights with hordes of various enemies.<br><br>Action-packed battles, user friendly controls and incredible atmosphere of great kung-fu movies of 70s – all this makes 9 Monkeys of Shaolin a perfect choice for every true fan of really hardcore brawlers.<br><br><strong>3 unique fighting styles:</strong> fight on earth, in the air or use mysterious magic seals. Combine these elements to defeat every enemy on your way.<br><br><strong>Captivating narrative:</strong> discover the fascinating story of Wei Cheng and follow him as he rises from a simple fisherman to the master of Shaolin martial arts.<br><br><strong>Stunning visual style:</strong> unlikely combination of historical and mystical elements gives you an exciting experience from every scene appears on screen.<br><br><strong>Extensive character development system:</strong> you learn a great deal of ways to victory as you discover various unlockable perks, items and fighting styles.<br><br><strong>More than 25 different levels:</strong> Chinese villages, pirate ship, Buddhist monasteries, Japanese mansions, ancient ruins and many more.<br><br><strong>10 types of Chinese and Japanese polearms</strong>, each with its unique traits. Discover the landscapes to find new items!<br><br><strong>Co-op play:</strong> invite your friend to help you fight through growing waves of enemies and complete the game together.<br><br>