Monster Prom 4: Monster Con

Monster Prom 4: Monster Con is the final installment in the core Monster Prom multiplayer visual novel series, developed by Beautiful Glitch. Released in 2024, this entry takes the chaotic and beloved dating formula to the ultimate fan gathering: a massive, multi-day convention dedicated to all things monstrous and geeky.

Premise: Con Crush Chaos

The setting for the game is a massive, multi-day Monster Convention (Monster Con). The familiar protagonists and their monster rivals have gathered for panels, merchandise, and late-night parties.

The objective remains the same as the original games: score a date with one of the six main dateable characters before the convention ends. However, the high-energy, crowded, and distraction-filled environment of the con floor introduces new challenges and dramatically increases the potential for chaos.

The Core Roster

Monster Con features a mix of beloved returning characters and new, convention-appropriate personalities to date:

• Returning Favorites: The core original cast members (like the mysterious Damien, the popular Vera, and the charming Miranda) are available, each with new storylines and unique convention-related dramas.

• New Monsters: The game introduces new datable characters whose personalities and storylines are tailored to the con setting, such as cosplayers, indie game developers, or dedicated fandom leaders.

Gameplay: Managing Con Life

The gameplay follows the classic Monster Prom structure, which is a blend of visual novel choices, resource management, and competitive multiplayer:

1. Stat Management: Players begin by taking a personality quiz that determines their starting stats: Boldness, Creativity, Charm, Smarts, Fun, and Money. These stats are used to successfully complete events.

2. Location and Events: Each turn, the group votes on a new location within the con (e.g., the Main Panel Hall, the Artist Alley, the Game Room, the Cosplay Workshop). Visiting a location triggers a randomized, humorous event based on that location.

3. The Choice and Competition: Players must choose one of two options in response to the event. The success of the choice is determined by a hidden stat check (e.g., a "Smarts" check to win a trivia contest). Succeeding at a choice raises the player's chosen stat and sometimes provides a useful item.

4. Date Progression: By attending events and raising their stats, players earn opportunities to interact with their target crush, moving closer to securing the final date. The multiplayer element means players are directly competing to be the first to secure their date, often by attempting to sabotage their friends' attempts.

New Con-Themed Twists

To fit the convention theme, the game introduces new dynamics:

• Merch and Money: Money becomes a more critical resource as players must buy tickets, purchase unique items from the artist alley, and generally navigate the expenses of con life.

• Fandoms and Lore: The stories lean into deep monster lore, bizarre fandoms, and meta-commentary on convention culture, resulting in some of the series' most outlandish and specific scenarios.

As the final main entry, Monster Con provides a celebratory, chaotic, and fittingly over-the-top conclusion to the dating saga.