Monobeno

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Monobeno is a single player action game. It was developed by Lose and was released on January 26, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

"Monobeno is a game set in a secluded mountain village where humans and monsters coexist. Protagonist Tooru Sawai returns to find his sister Natsuha has inexplicably grown up overnight. As Tooru, you must navigate between medicine and legends to uncover the truth behind Natsuha's condition, all while reuniting with old friends and facing the village's supernatural inhabitants."

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Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

story12 positive mentions

The game features an interesting and lengthy story with branching routes that enhance replayability.
The artwork is praised for its quality, and the soundtrack adds to the overall experience.
Players appreciate the customization options for character faces, adding a fun element to the game.

There is no English translation or subtitles, making it difficult for non-Japanese speakers to fully enjoy the game.
The Steam version has significantly less content compared to the DLsite version, which frustrates some players.
The game may not run well on lower-end devices, limiting accessibility for some users.

story
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The game features an interesting and lengthy story that explores themes of humanity, monsters, and the interplay between past and future, with multiple branching routes allowing players to choose their narrative path. While the plot development is noted to be slow, the overall tone is surprisingly light and positive, contrasting with initial expectations of a darker narrative. Players can also customize character appearances for fun, although some content requires additional downloads.
- “This was a story about humans and monsters, disease and haunting, and the past and the future.”
- “This game told a wonderful story, picturing a place retreat away from the world.”
- “Gotta say it's a pretty lovely story, can't wait to buy the DLC patch.”
- “The storyline is very long; it might take a lot of time.”
- “Only one thing may not satisfy all the gal-game players: the development of the plot is relatively slow. Additionally, those who want 18+ content need to download the patch themselves.”
- “The description makes it sound like a depressing horror story, but it is fairly light-themed and positive for the most part.”
music
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The music in the game is highly praised for its quality, with many users finding it relaxing and enjoyable, even if it serves primarily as background noise. The soundtrack complements the exquisite visuals, enhancing the overall experience despite the lack of an English translation.
- “The painting is really exquisite, and the delicate soundtrack relaxed me a lot.”
- “The music is really, really good.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their awesome artwork, highlighting a strong visual appeal that enhances the overall gaming experience.
- “Awesome artwork.”
- “Awesome artwork.”
- “Awesome artwork.”