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Monolith

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71%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
gameplay, grinding
71% User Score Based on 164 reviews

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Monolith is a single player puzzle game with mystery and science fiction themes. It was developed by Animation Arts and was released on October 11, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Monolith is a single-player Mystery Point and Click game with sensational graphics and story. As space explorer Tessa, crash-landed on a barren planet, you must uncover the fate of a abandoned mining station, owned by your employer, to escape. With the help of your analysis robot CORE, solve puzzles, restore the station and uncover chilling secrets in this thrilling and emotional adventure."

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71%
Audience ScoreBased on 164 reviews
story54 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Monolith features a captivating story with relatable characters and excellent voice acting, creating an engaging experience.
  • The game's graphics, while not cutting-edge, evoke a nostalgic classic feel that enhances the overall atmosphere.
  • Puzzles are well-integrated into the gameplay, providing a satisfying challenge without being overly complex.
  • The ending is seen as a disappointing cliché, undermining the narrative built throughout the game.
  • Some puzzles can be illogical or require trial and error, leading to frustration and reliance on walkthroughs.
  • Voice acting and character animations are inconsistent, with some performances lacking emotion and depth.
  • story
    138 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Monolith" has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its intriguing and engaging narrative, well-developed characters, and emotional depth, while others criticize it for being generic, predictable, and poorly executed, particularly in the latter stages. Many found the initial setup promising, but felt let down by a lack of satisfying resolution and a shift away from the sci-fi themes that were initially appealing. Overall, the game's story is seen as a significant aspect, but its effectiveness varies greatly among players, making it a potential draw for some and a disappointment for others.

    • “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.”
    • “Game has good graphics, a dense story, and an emotional, always-on-the-edge main protagonist - it makes for good entertainment.”
    • “I loved the setting from the start and, in the end, could really connect with the story on a personal level (your mileage may vary depending on your own experiences in life).”
    • “If the story is important to you: don't buy this game.”
    • “I won't leave spoilers but the story is a ham-fisted, tone-deaf attempt at profundity via terrible sci-fi.”
    • “And then the 'twist' happens and it seems to turn into a different game that lacks puzzles and the story turned out in a way I didn't like.”
  • graphics
    35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics evoke a nostalgic, classic feel, reminiscent of early 2000s point-and-click adventures, with well-rendered environments and a charming art style. While some character models and close-up graphics appear outdated, the overall aesthetic and sci-fi ambiance are generally well-received, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere. However, issues like poor voice acting and minor graphical glitches detract from the experience for some players.

    • “The graphics and overall look are great.”
    • “I'm loving the graphics, story, and the interface is a delight to use.”
    • “Graphically, Monolith is a very good looking game.”
    • “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.”
    • “Some small graphics glitches, collision problems, and weird character cartoon shadows.”
  • atmosphere
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its depth and engagement, complementing a detailed storyline that captivates players. Reviewers highlight that the atmosphere, alongside the story and puzzles, is crucial for the success of point-and-click adventures, with many noting it as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. Despite some technical flaws, the immersive atmosphere effectively keeps players invested throughout the game.

    • “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.”
    • “The story and atmosphere kept me engaged the whole time.”
  • gameplay
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized as a solid but ultimately frustrating point-and-click adventure, with good graphics and simple mechanics that rely heavily on inventory management. While it starts off engaging, the puzzles become increasingly obtuse and repetitive, leading to a decline in enjoyment and reliance on the built-in walkthrough. Many players noted that the pacing falters significantly towards the end, detracting from the overall experience.

    • “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.”
    • “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).”
    • “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.”
  • 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 compared to other titles from Daedalic, 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 LucasArts adventure; the tone is more serious, but overall still light-hearted and never as melancholic as some of Daedalic’s adventures.”
  • grinding
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unengaging, with dull characters and poorly designed puzzles contributing to a frustrating experience. The reliance on repetitive interactions detracts from the overall enjoyment, making it feel like a chore rather than an engaging challenge.

    • “It makes for some very tedious interactions.”
    • “Talking of tedious, the characters are dull as dishwater, and that's death for a game that's so clearly dependent on the central pairing.”
    • “The puzzles are either tedious or poorly explained/coded?”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game's voice acting has received criticism, with several users noting stilted performances and a lack of coherence between subtitles and spoken dialogue. While the story is generally well-received, the supporting cast's performances detract from the overall experience.

    • “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. While some players find the tone to be more intense than intended, it still aims for a heartwarming, family-friendly experience.

    • “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 praised for its fitting science-fiction ambiance, described as "study music" that complements the old-school graphics and overall atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate how the soundtrack enhances the experience, aligning well with the game's quests and puzzles.

    • “The soundtrack was also a good match; I would describe it as science-fiction study music most of the time.”
    • “I mean, there are some good things in this game: the sci-fi ambiance is well rendered with the great old school graphics, the music is nice, the quests and puzzles fit very well with the story.”
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11h Median play time
11h Average play time
9h Main story
9h Completionist
11-11h Spent by most gamers
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Monolith is a puzzle game with mystery and science fiction themes.

Monolith is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Phone, iPad and others.

The main story can be completed in around 9 hours, while the entire game is estimated to take about 9 hours to finish. On average players spend around 11 hours playing Monolith.

Monolith was released on October 11, 2023.

Monolith was developed by Animation Arts.

Monolith has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Monolith is a single player game.

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