

Release
1997
Player score
Awaiting reviews
Platform families
2
Connected releases
Core game only
Game data from IGDB
Editorial overview
What it is
Monkey Shines is a platform game for the Apple Macintosh that was created and published as shareware by FantaSoft, LLC in 1997. In the game, a monkey named Bonzo explores various stages, gathering fruits and keys. Monkey Shines was named the most nostalgic game of the year by MacUser magazine in 1997. Later, a Microsoft Windows-compatible version of the game was created.
Play styles
Single player
Perspective
Side view
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