History VideoGame / MonsterDash

** Offline leaderboards in the ''2023'' version are populated with the names of various characters from Halfbrick games (and some developers), including various ninjas from ''Fruit Ninja'', [[VideoGame/RadicalRappelling Rip]], and [[VideoGame/BerasVsArt Rory]]. The list also includes Frank, Pierre, and Caroline -- characters from ''Yes, Chef!'' and ''Top Farm'', which were published by Halfbrick in mid-2010s.

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''Monster Dash'' is a 2010 iOS game created by Creator/HalfbrickStudios. The player joins VideoGame/BarrySteakfries as they must complete goals and travel [[EndlessRunningGame as far as they can]] as they blast through [[OurMonstersAreDifferent monsters]].

* ''2010'' - The original, and most simplistic version. In 2023, the game was reverted back to this version and became a part of Halfbrick+ subscription service.

* CompanyCrossReferences: Fruit Ninja Blade is the sword from ''VideoGame/FruitNinja'', another Halfbrick game.

* GoombaStomp: Stomping the monsters is just as effective as shooting them in the face. However, ''2014'' and ''2020'' versions have variations of them that are immune.

* {{Crossover}}: With ''Franchise/{{Ghostbusters}}. ''2014'' featured Peter Venkman as playable character, Slimer as new enemy, New York City background and Proton Pack. Unfortunately, it was completely removed in 2017, with Proton Pack being replaced with [[SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute Rainbow Cheeks]]. Crossover eventually returned in 2021, which brought back the Proton Pack (now renamed to "Particle Thrower"), added even more locations, enemies, new costumes and Slime Blower weapon.

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* ''2020'' - Also known as ''Back from the Dead'', a remaster by Creator/KromeStudios. Featured overhauled graphics in style of ''VideoGame/BattleRacingStars'', new dialogue for Barry and costumes. Also introduced [[DistaffCounterpart Betty Beefpies]] to the series.

* {{Crossover}}: With [[Franchise/GhostBusters Ghostbusters]]. ''2014'' featured Peter Venkman as playable character, Slimer as new enemy, New York City background and Proton Pack. Unfortunately, it was completely removed in 2017, with Proton Pack being replaced with [[SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute Rainbow Cheeks]]. Crossover eventually returned in 2021, which brought back the Proton Pack (now renamed to "Particle Thrower"), added even more locations, enemies, new costumes and Slime Blower weapon.

Game has received a huge update in 2014, which added missions, new soundtrack and leveling system, with old version being available as ''Arcade mode'', and another one in 2020, which completely overhauled the graphics and introduced some dialogue for Barry, as well as costumes.

* AwesomeAussie: Since the game was given spoken dialogue, Barry has become this.
* BottomlessPits: Serve as one of the obstacles.
* CoolBike: As in ''VideoGame/JetpackJoyride'', The Bad As Hog, which bowls over enemies.
* {{Crossover}}: With [[Franchise/GhostBusters Ghostbusters]]. Featuring Peter Venkman as playble chatacter, Slimer as new enemy, New York City background and Proton Pack. Unfortunately, it was completely removed in 2017, with Proton Pack being replaced with [[SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute Rainbow Cheeks]]. The crossover was eventually brought back in 2021, which brought back the Proton Pack (now renamed to "Particle Thrower"), added even more locations, enemies, new costumes and Slime Blower weapon.
* DoubleJump:

** More straightforward way of double jumping was added during Halloween 2020 update, which also means players can do triple jumps with the aformentioned blade.
* EndlessRunningGame: Though there are many levels with a variety of goals, they all have the aspect of running as far as you can.
* EverythingsBetterWithRainbows: Rainbow Cheeks.

* GoombaStomp: One way to deal with monsters.
* GroundPound: Ground Slam, performed by swiping down in mid-air, added during Halloween 2020.
* HaveANiceDeath: In pre-2014 versions, Barry will make some kind of a remark, similar to Sensei's Fruit Facts in ''VideoGame/FruitNinja''. Some of them depend on what player just lost to.

--> "That fortune teller sucks! There are no [[WeaponizedAnimal sharks with lazers]] involved in my demise!"

* HunterOfMonsters: Barry is this in the game.

* LargeHam: From 2020's update, Barry now gives occasional one-liners during the run, with plenty of them being very hammy.

* LightningGun: Again, Mr. Zappy.

* ShoutOut:
** Fruit Ninja Blade is the sword from ''VideoGame/FruitNinja'', another Halfbrick game.
** SMG's descriptions states, that "it goes through more shells than an [[Franchise/SuperMarioBros Italian Plumber]]".
*** One of the achivements for GoombaStomp-ing 2 enemies in a row without landing on the ground is called "Mario".
** Many of the Costumes, including [[Music/MichaelJackson Dancer]], ComicBook/{{Cyborg}} and [[Franchise/IndianaJones Archeologist]].
** Beast Hunter heavily resemble [[VideoGame/TheWitcher Geralt of Rivia]].
** Enforcer outfit, which looks oddly like [[VideoGame/DukeNukem another action hero protagonist]]. The description makes a reference to one of his more well known quotes[[note]]Which is a [[Film/TheyLive reference in itself]][[/note]].
-->"He's here to tear sleeves and kill monsters, and he's fresh out of sleeves."
** Some of the outfits were clearly inspired by the costumes seen in ''Jetpack Joyride'', the most obvious being Hazmat outfit, which is the clothing of that game's {{Mooks}}, which is also available as a costume for Barry in that game.

* MartialArtsHeadband and MartialArtsUniform: Equiping Fruit Ninja Blade would give Barry both. 2020's overhaul made it into a separate "Ninja" outfit and allowed to use with any weapon, likewise allowing to equip any other costume with the Blade.

Game has recieved a huge update in 2014, which added missions, new soundtrack and leveling system, with old version being available as ''Arcade mode'', and another one in 2020, which completely overhauled the graphics and introduced some dialogue for Barry, as well as costumes.

* BigfootSasquatchAndYeti: Yes, there are yetis in the game.

* {{Crossover}}: With [[Franchise/GhostBusters Ghostbusters]]. Featuring Peter Venkman as playble chatacter, Slimer as new enemy, New York City background and Proton Pack. Unfortunately, it was completely removed in 2017, with Proton Pack being replaced with [[SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute Rainbow Cheeks]].
** The crossover was eventually brought back in 2021, which brought back the Proton Pack (now renamed to "Particle Thrower"), added even more locations, enemies, new costumes and Slime Blower weapon.

* FriendlyZombie: In "Zombie Barry", "Zombie High Fivin'" and "Zombie Diplomacy" missions, the zombies are harmless, and your goal is to high-five as many as you can.

* HaveANiceDeath: In pre-2014 versions, Barry will make some kind of a remark, simmilar to Sensei's Fruit Facts in ''VideoGame/FruitNinja''. Some of them depend on what player just lost to.

* LargeHam: From 2020's update, Barry now gives occational one-liners during the run, with plenty of them being very hammy.
-->"Locked n' Loaded, Suckers!"
-->"BARRY STEAKFRIES! I'm not scared!"

-->"Mmmm... Hearty!"
-->"HA HA! See that? You saw that, right?"
-->"Now, [[PunctuatedForEmphasis That! Was! Awesome!]]"
-->"Oh, the juice went in my mouth!"
-->"[[DissonantLaughter AAAAHAHAHAHAA!]]"

* OffWithHisHead: Killing a zombie causes its head to visibly fall off.
* OurDemonsAreDifferent: Some demons are on [[WreathedInFlames fire]].
* OurVampiresAreDifferent: Some of the vampires in the game fly in midair.

* RPGElements: 2014's update introduced Leveling system, which makes you pay coins you collect in exchange for more health, Jackpot coins, Bad As Hog fuel and Machinegun Jetpack ammunition. Later update introduced Lucky Charms, that give a chance to pervert taking damage (Depending on the charms you pick, any type of monsters, spikes, fire or poison), give more coins from enemies and slow down acceleration speed.
* RuleOfCool: The Bad As Hog comes with a shotgun which you can shoot while riding. While redundant as the bike already kills any enemy in its path, it's still awesome.

* StrippedToTheBone: Barry's death animation, before it was changed in 2021 to him falling into the portal.

''Monster Dash'' is a 2010 iOS game created by Creator/HalfbrickStudios. The player joins Barry Steakfries (Of ''Age of Zombies'' and ''VideoGame/JetpackJoyride'' fame) as they must complete goals and travel [[EndlessRunningGame as far as they can]] as they blast through [[OurMonstersAreDifferent monsters]].

* BadassInANiceSuit: Barry, who wears a buisness suit [[SleevesAreForWimps with torn off sleeves]].

* BottomlessMagazines: In case of default Shotgun. Averted with every other weapon available, including Machine Gun Jetpack, which has unlimited ammunition in ''Jetpack Joyride''.
** Played straight in "Death From Above", "Dirty Air" and "Rain of Fire" missions. You are given Machinegun Jetpack with unlimited ammunition and there's no ground to land on.

* DistaffCounterpart: Betty, who is pretty much a female version of Barry, making her debut in April 2021 update.

* {{Crossover}}: With [[Franchise/GhostBusters Ghostbusters]]. Featuring Peter Venkman as playble chatacter, Slimer as new enemy, New York City background and Proton Pack. Unfortunately, it was completely removed in 2017, with Proton Pack being replace with [[SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute Rainbow Cheeks]].
* DoubleJump: Fruit Ninja Blade allows you to do this. Using the attack button in mid-air gives Barry small aerial boost. It can and will save you from falling into BottomlessPits, SpikesOfDoom and some of the monsters immune to a GoombaStomp.

* ICallItVera: Mr. Zappy.

* StrippedToTheBone: Barry's death animation.

* AwesomeAussie: Since the game was given dialogue, Barry has become this.

** Many of the Costumes, including [[Music/MichaelJackson Dancer]], ComicBook/{{Cyborg}} and [[Film/IndianaJones Archeologist]].

Game has recieved a huge update in 2014, which added missions, new soundtrack and leveling system. Old version is available as ''Arcade mode''.

* BottomlessMagazines: In case of default Shotgun. Averted with every other weapon available, including Machine Gun Jetpack, which has unlimited ammunition in Jetpack Joyride.

* {{Crossover}}: With Franchise/GhostBusters. Featuring Peter Venkman as playble chatacter, Slimer as new enemy, New York City background and Proton Pack.

* FloatingInABubble: Incredi-Bubble, which gives temporary invisibility.
* FriendlyZombie: On some levels the zombies are harmless, and your goal is to high-five as many as you can.

* ShoutOut: One of the weapons is the sword from ''VideoGame/FruitNinja'', another Halfbrick game.

''Monster Dash'' is an 2010 iOS game created by Creator/HalfbrickStudios. The player joins Barry Steakfries (Of ''Age of Zombies'' and ''VideoGame/JetpackJoyride'' fame) as they must complete goals and travel [[EndlessRunningGame as far as they can]] as they blast through [[OurMonstersAreDifferent monsters]].

''Monster Dash'' is an 2010 iOS game created by Creator/HalfbrickStudios. The player joins Barry Steakfries as they must complete goals and travel [[EndlessRunningGame as far as they can]] as they blast through [[OurMonstersAreDifferent monsters]].

* ShoutOut: One of the weapons is the sword from ''VideoGame/FruitNinja'', another Halfbrick game.

* ShoutOut: One of the weapons is the sword from ''VideoGame/FruitNinja'', another Halfbrick game.
* BigfootSasquatchAndYeti: Yes, there are yetis in the game too.

''Monster Dash'' is an 2010 iOS game created by Creator/HalfbrickStudios. The player joins [[{{Badass}} Barry Steakfries]] as they must complete goals and travel [[EndlessRunningGame as far as they can]] as they blast through [[OurMonstersAreDifferent monsters]].

* RuleOfCool: The Bad As Hog comes with a shotgun which you can shoot while riding. While redundant as the bike already bowls over enemies, it's still awesome.

''Monster Dash'' is an 2010 iOS game created by Creator/HalfbrickStudios. The player joins Barry Steakfries as they must complete goals and travel [[EndlessRunningGame as far as they can]] as they blast through [[OurMonstersAreDifferent monsters]].

* ShoutOut: One of the weapons is the sword from ''VideoGame/FruitNinja'', another Halfbrick game.

* RuleOfCool: The Bad As Hog comes with a shotgun which you can shoot while riding. While redundant, it's still awesome.

''Monster Dash'' is an 2010 iOS game created by Creator/HalfbrickStudios. The player joins Barry Steakfries as they must complete goals and travel as [[EndlessRunningGame as far as they can]] as they blast through [[OurMonstersAreDifferent monsters]].

* ShoutOut: One of the weapons is the sword from VideoGame/FruitNinja, another Halfbrick game.

* BoringButPractical: While the SMG is not as fun to use as the Pacifier, Mr. Zappy, Rocket Launcher, or Rainbow Cheeks, it's pretty useful in clearing out hoards of zombies.

* EndlessRunningGame: Though there are many levels with a variety of goals, they all the aspect of running as far as you can.