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Monolith

73%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
grinding, optimization
92% User Score Based on 202 reviews

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"Monolith" is a puzzle-based video game set on a mysterious planet. Players must navigate through a dark, atmospheric world while unraveling a complex and immersive narrative. The game challenges players to solve intricate puzzles to progress through the story, providing a unique and engaging experience.

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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 202 reviews
story74 positive mentions
grinding8 negative mentions
  • Great story and visuals, highly recommended.
  • Intriguing and well-structured story with logical puzzles that are mostly enjoyable.
  • The game has a captivating atmosphere and a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventures.
  • Some puzzles are obscure and nonsensical, leading to frustration and reliance on walkthroughs.
  • The ending is disappointing and feels clichéd, undermining the overall narrative.
  • Voice acting and dialogue quality are inconsistent, with some performances being lackluster and poorly written.
  • story
    204 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Monolith" has received mixed reviews, with many praising its intriguing and well-structured narrative, engaging characters, and emotional depth, particularly in its exploration of self-discovery and personal growth. However, some players found the plot to be generic or disappointing, especially towards the end, where it diverges from its initial promise and introduces clichéd twists. Overall, while the game offers a captivating atmosphere and solid storytelling, opinions vary on its execution and conclusion.

    • “Monolith is a real hidden gem in the point & click genre; I did not expect too much going in to play it, but the game's story is absolutely great, the voice acting is near perfect, and the characters are believable and relatable.”
    • “Having finished the game and reflected on the way the story was told, I think the developers have done a brilliant job, not only of how the story evolves but the way they keep you guessing about what really happened to your character until you are close to the end.”
    • “The story follows Tessa Carter, a research expedition leader whose ship crashed on an unknown planet, causing her to exit the cryosleep she was in. She then tries to recollect the events that happened during the past days in an attempt to uncover what her team's mission was, where the pilot disappeared to, and why the ship's computer didn't perform a safe emergency landing.”
    • “The mini games were to waste time because the story was as bad as the crappy ending it was leading up to.”
    • “The problem with it is the most generic story I've seen in point & click games.”
    • “If the story is important to you: don't buy this game.”
  • graphics
    60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the detailed artwork and classic aesthetic that evokes nostalgia, while others criticize outdated character models and awkward animations. Some players noted issues with clarity in navigation due to poor visual cues, suggesting a disconnect between the graphics and game design teams. Overall, the visuals are generally well-received, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere despite some minor glitches and inconsistencies.

    • “The game's graphics might not be the most modern looking, but that also gives it that captivating classic feel; it gave me flashbacks to playing my all-time favorite point-and-click adventure game, way back in 2000.”
    • “Graphically, Monolith is a very good looking game.”
    • “The artwork is detailed and overall, it is a fun environment to explore.”
    • “Basic things like not being able to tell from the graphics what exits and entrances or paths there are.”
    • “Firstly, the artwork for the environments is well done and pleasingly rendered, but the character models would be more fitting for a game from 20 years ago and the voice acting and localization is awful.”
    • “The immediacy of poor voice acting and awkward animations was a terminal turn off for me, despite loving so much about the setting and general aesthetic.”
  • gameplay
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized as a solid yet typical point-and-click adventure, featuring engaging puzzle mechanics and a journal system with a unique character log feature. However, players noted issues with pacing, repetitive puzzle patterns, and frustrating mechanics that often lead to reliance on walkthroughs. While the game starts strong, it reportedly falters in the latter stages due to obtuse puzzles and a decline in story quality.

    • “The story is not as good as in previous animation arts games (still okay for me), but the team improved a lot in gameplay aspects, so thumbs up.”
    • “It's a solid point-and-click adventure with good graphics and simple gameplay, but the center of a game like this, the riddles, mostly follow the same pattern: you use an item from the inventory on something in your surroundings, or you combine objects within the inventory.”
    • “Interesting and engaging puzzle mechanics, mostly typical point-and-click inventory-based with some mini-games thrown in which you can skip if you want.”
    • “The gameplay starts out as a serviceable if unimaginative point and click game but then devolves into obtuse puzzles where basic science doesn't matter and it's easier to click on stuff (it's a sci-fi-ish game, I'll remind you).”
    • “It's a frustrating mechanic, and one that made me use the walkthrough that's built into the game more than once, which angered me when I saw what I'd missed because of that aforementioned mechanic.”
    • “Even though Monolith starts with solid ingredients and some flaws, for me it crashes around the two-thirds mark, when the story and the gameplay take a sharp turn.”
  • atmosphere
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its depth and engagement, with many reviewers highlighting the strong narrative and cinematic elements that enhance the experience. Despite some gameplay quirks, the intriguing and detailed storyline, combined with a captivating atmosphere, keeps players invested throughout. Overall, the game excels in creating an enigmatic and immersive environment that complements its puzzles and storytelling.

    • “The aspect in which [i]monolith[/i] shines is the enigmatic atmosphere that it conveys and the strong cinematic component of the game.”
    • “The story and atmosphere kept me engaged the whole time.”
    • “I particularly liked the atmosphere and the story.”
    • “Point-and-click adventures need to excel in three departments: story, puzzles, and atmosphere.”
    • “It's janky as all hell, but the story and atmosphere make up for it.”
    • “Although there is still some adventure logic present, such as when you put large objects in your pockets, it doesn’t break the atmosphere.”
  • grinding
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be frustrating and tedious, primarily due to the repetitive nature of clue collection and poorly designed puzzles. The lack of engaging characters further exacerbates the monotony, making the overall experience feel dull and uninviting.

    • “Navigating around to systematically cover all ground to collect clues is frustrating (random, meaning lots of repetition and tedious).”
    • “It makes for some very tedious interactions.”
    • “The puzzles are either tedious or poorly explained/coded.”
  • humor
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as light-hearted and charming, with some subtle comedic elements, though it lacks the depth of classic LucasArts adventures. While there are humorous moments in the dialogue, the overall tone is more serious, and the robots, while present, do not significantly enhance the comedic aspect.

    • “The graphics are spot on, the humor is great.”
    • “The game also has some charming subtle humor.”
    • “There are some humorous bits in the dialogue, but this is no Lucas Arts adventure; the tone is more serious, but overall still light-hearted and never as melancholic as some of Daedalic’s adventures.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of voice acting in the game has received criticism, with some performances described as stilted and mismatched subtitles detracting from the overall experience. While the story and dialogue are praised, the weak supporting cast further highlights the issues in voice performance quality.

    • “I found the story to be interesting and well told, with some nice dialogue, but also some rather stilted performances from some of the voice actors, with the subtitles not always matching the spoken words.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features impressive graphics and a complex narrative, with a protagonist whose emotional depth adds to the overall entertainment value. However, some players feel that the intended heartwarming, family-friendly tone may not fully resonate, leading to mixed emotional responses.

    • “The game has good graphics, a dense story, and an emotional, always-on-the-edge main protagonist - it makes for good entertainment.”
    • “That may be harsh, and I'm sure the developers were instead aiming for a heartwarming, family-friendly story.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is described as fitting well with the sci-fi theme, often likened to "science-fiction study music," which enhances the overall ambiance created by the old-school graphics. Reviewers appreciate the soundtrack for complementing the quests and puzzles, contributing positively to the immersive experience.

    • “The soundtrack was also a good match; I would describe it as science-fiction study music most of the time.”
    • “The sci-fi ambiance is well rendered with the great old school graphics, the music is nice, and the quests and puzzles fit very well with the story.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users report that the game experiences a few glitches, indicating some stability issues, but these do not appear to be widespread or severely impact gameplay.

    • “There are a few glitches here and there.”
    • “There are a few glitches here and there.”

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11h Median play time
11h Average play time
9h Main story
9h Completionist
11-11h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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