Monobeno
- January 26, 2018
- Lose
"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."
Reviews
- The game features an interesting and lengthy story with multiple branching routes, allowing for varied gameplay experiences.
- The artwork is praised for its quality, and the soundtrack is described as relaxing and enjoyable.
- The game includes a significant amount of adult content, especially in the DLsite version, which enhances the overall experience for fans of the genre.
- There is no English translation available, making it difficult for non-Japanese speakers to fully enjoy the game.
- The Steam version has significantly less adult content compared to the DLsite version, which may disappoint some players.
- The plot development is considered slow, which may not appeal to all players looking for a more fast-paced narrative.
- story15 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game features an interesting and lengthy story with branching routes that allow players to choose their own path, enhancing replayability. While the narrative explores themes of humanity, monsters, and the interplay of past and future, some players note that the plot development can be slow. Overall, the story is described as engaging and positive, despite some players requiring additional patches for full content access.
“This was a story about humans and monsters, disease and haunting, and the past and the future.”
“The game has many different story routes; you can choose one as you wish.”
“This game told a wonderful story, picturing a place retreat away from the world.”
“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.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality, with many users finding it enjoyable and relaxing, even if the game lacks an English translation. It serves well as background noise, enhancing the overall experience without being essential to the gameplay.
“The painting is really exquisite, and the delicate soundtrack relaxed me a lot.”
“The music is really, really good.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their awesome artwork, showcasing a high level of creativity and visual appeal.
“The graphics are stunning, showcasing incredible artwork that truly brings the game world to life.”
“The visual design is breathtaking, with vibrant colors and detailed textures that enhance the overall experience.”
“Every scene is a masterpiece, filled with intricate details and a unique artistic style that captivates the player.”