Mon Amour
- October 14, 2021
- Onion Games
Get on Steam"Mon Amour" is a challenging one-button game where you, as a brave hero, aim to save your princess and her court by kissing them in a nightmarish land, filled with hazards and rivals. The game features various terrifying terrains and notifications of fallen competitors, keeping you on your toes in this kiss-em-all adventure. Stay focused, avoid dangers, and maintain your edge to outperform your rivals and rescue your loved ones. Good luck!
Reviews
- Mon Amour is a charming and quirky game that successfully expands on the Flappy Bird formula with engaging gameplay, a unique scoring system, and delightful visuals.
- The game features a catchy soundtrack and humorous animations, making it a fun and lighthearted experience that encourages replayability.
- Despite its short length, the game offers a satisfying challenge with 50 stages and a variety of characters to collect, appealing to fans of casual and score attack games.
- The game is relatively short, taking only about 3 hours to complete, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- Some players found the one-button gameplay physically tiring and noted a lack of accessibility options for those with difficulties in repetitive button mashing.
- While the game is enjoyable, some reviewers felt it was overpriced for the amount of content, suggesting it might be better to wait for a sale.
- music13 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy, upbeat quality and perfect fit with the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, often describing it as memorable and engaging, contributing to the game's charm and replayability. Overall, the music is considered a significant highlight, with many noting its ability to stick in players' heads long after playing.
“The soundtrack fits perfectly, the one-button gameplay is engaging, and the simple story is charming.”
“This is a master class in how to turn a simple game design like Flappy Bird into something truly special: the unique scoring system with lots of risk/reward, the quirky story, the adorable characters, the amazing music, and the way everything comes together.”
“The music in particular is going to be stuck in my head for months to come, I just know it...”
“The music in particular's gonna be stuck in my head for months to come, I just know it...”
“The only con I can think of is that the music will get stuck in your head... don't worry though, it slaps.”
“Also the song and all its variants own.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simple, one-button mechanics that are engaging and complemented by charming aesthetics, including great music and funny animations. Unlike its predecessor, Xingkiskhan, Mon Amour offers a more forgiving experience with a scoring system, collectibles, and consistent controls throughout, enhancing the overall enjoyment while maintaining the core gameplay elements.
“The soundtrack fits perfectly, the one-button gameplay is engaging, and the simple story is charming.”
“I really enjoy the gameplay and aesthetic.”
“Mon amour is way more forgiving than xingkiskhan by letting you take hits before dying; it also adds a scoring system (leaderboard included), collectibles, and other game mechanics, making it an entirely different game while keeping the core gameplay almost intact.”
“I say almost here because whereas Xingkiskhan's gameplay got harder to control as it went on, Mon Amour's stays the same throughout the whole game.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a charming and colorful pixel art style, complemented by a dreamy palette and a catchy soundtrack. Players appreciate the aesthetic appeal, which enhances the overall gameplay experience, making it a delightful choice for those who enjoy visually engaging games.
“If the visuals speak to you... if you love to top your personal best hi-scores... if you love the struggle on your way to a perfect game... you gotta get this.”
“The graphics are quite pleasing, comprised of a dreamy palette and cute pixel art.”
“The graphics are colorful and cute, accompanied by a catchy soundtrack.”
“If the visuals speak to you and you don't want to pay a premium price tag for a simple game with this structure, check out Onion Games' other stuff and see if there's something you like.”
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game features a loose yet charming story that complements its engaging one-button gameplay and unique scoring system. Players navigate through a 50-stage campaign filled with quirky characters and bosses, all while following the humorous quest of a middle-aged man attempting to win back his fiancée. The soundtrack enhances the overall experience, making the simple narrative feel special and cohesive.
“The soundtrack fits perfectly, the one-button gameplay is engaging, and the simple story is charming.”
“This is a masterclass in how to turn a simple game design like Flappy Bird into something truly special: the unique scoring system with lots of risk/reward, the quirky story, the adorable characters, the amazing music, and the way everything comes together.”
“This plays very much like Flappy Bird but with a loose story, bosses, and a 50-stage campaign.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The plot revolves around a middle-aged man who makes out with all the girls in a quest to maybe save his wife-to-be, which feels shallow and unoriginal.”
“While the game has a campaign, the narrative is loose and fails to provide a compelling experience.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in this casual game is characterized by its quirky animations, amusing characters, and silly voiceovers, all of which contribute to a lighthearted and entertaining experience. Players appreciate the game's funny elements alongside its catchy soundtrack and simple gameplay, making it an engaging and addictive title.
“A funny, strange casual game made by Onion Games (former employees of legendary development studios Love-de-lic, Skip Ltd, Vanpool, and Punchline).”
“Great music, interesting characters, funny animation, simple gameplay, cute silly voices.”
“Neat, addicting little game, great soundtrack, pretty funny.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players find the game highly replayable, drawing comparisons to 2000s browser games, thanks to features like a global leaderboard and personal records that encourage repeated play. Its enjoyable gameplay combined with an affordable price further enhances its replay value.
“This is reminiscent of 2000s browser games, and includes a global leaderboard plus personal records which tempt replayability.”
“[i]mon amour[/i] is a fun little game with lots of replayability for a low price.”
“This game lacks the depth to encourage replayability; once you've completed it, there's little incentive to return.”
“The limited variety in gameplay mechanics makes replaying feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
“After finishing the game once, I found no compelling reason to go back; the lack of new content really diminishes replay value.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding required to unlock the 'true ending' somewhat tedious due to reliance on RNG, but this randomness also contributes to the game's overall entertainment value during regular playthroughs, making the grind less of a significant drawback.
“Unlocking the 'true ending' is a little tedious due to RNG, but that same RNG is what helps keep the game entertaining on regular playthroughs, so it's not that big an issue.”
“The grinding feels excessive and often detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“I found myself spending hours on repetitive tasks just to progress, which made the experience feel more like a chore than fun.”
