Montaro

Montaro is an endless runner that does what it needs to. Its silly charm and low price of one dollar makes up for its sometimes unfair mechanics and limited content.

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Montaro is a casual runner game that aims to heal your heart with its wholesome story and plenty of humor. The game features delightful mechanics, fabulous graphics, and a phenomenal soundtrack, but can be quite grindy. Players can lift up highschool girls' skirts and collect Doge coins to unlock over 8 Doge costumes while protecting their doge. Randomly generated street levels provide a new experience each time.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 4,037 reviews

music129 positive mentions

grinding23 negative mentions

music
245 mentions
53 % positive mentions
43 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The music in Montaro is widely praised for its catchy and upbeat nature, effectively complementing the game's energetic gameplay and cute visuals. However, many players note that the limited number of tracks leads to repetitiveness, which can detract from the overall experience over time. Despite this, the soundtrack is often described as enjoyable and nostalgic, making it a highlight for many players.
- “The upbeat and catchy soundtrack of Montaro perfectly complements the energetic gameplay.”
- “The music is fun, catchy, and hard to get tired of.”
- “This game is truly a masterpiece, not to mention the soundtrack is full of beautifully detailed compositions, of which all are incredibly mastered.”
- “The music repeats over and over again into insanity.”
- “The graphics are decent and the music not so good and repetitive.”
- “The only negative about this game is you can't choose the soundtrack playing, it selects a loop of a few to continue playing.”
gameplay
217 mentions
35 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Montaro is characterized by its simple mechanics and addictive nature, appealing to players looking for a casual experience. However, many reviews highlight issues such as repetitiveness, laggy controls, and a lack of clear instructions, which can disrupt the flow and enjoyment of the game. While some players appreciate the charming visuals and sound design, others find the gameplay frustrating and lacking depth, leading to mixed overall impressions.
- “The gameplay in Montaro is refreshingly straightforward yet highly addictive.”
- “The addictive nature of the gameplay, combined with the desire to beat personal high scores or challenge friends' records, keeps players coming back for more.”
- “Montaro is a delightful indie game that manages to capture hearts with its simple yet addictive gameplay, adorable visuals, and infectious charm.”
- “The commands are laggy, the gameplay is not entertaining and neither explained in the game itself; the UI and menus lack information.”
- “The gameplay is pretty repetitive and there is almost no variation except for costumes and cosmetics.”
- “The core gameplay is beyond boring, and there were a handful of times when I had no choice but to die.”
graphics
166 mentions
50 % positive mentions
48 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The graphics of Montaro are widely praised for their charming retro pixel art style, which many players find adorable and visually appealing. While some users note the lack of resolution options and graphical tweaks, the overall aesthetic is described as colorful and engaging, complementing the game's lighthearted atmosphere. Despite some criticisms regarding gameplay mechanics, the graphics consistently receive high marks for their cuteness and nostalgic appeal.
- “From the adorable pixelated art style to the amusing animations, the game exudes a lighthearted and joyful atmosphere.”
- “The graphics are adorable, the background music is catchy, and it's actually challenging.”
- “The sweet art style in pastel colors and a handful of catchy tunes set up the light-hearted mood throughout the game.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “Oh, and I hope you like seizures on top of frustration because more often than not, restarting a run resulted in the screen rapidly flashing white for a few seconds like it couldn't handle its own graphical intensity.”
humor
136 mentions
99 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its quirky charm, funny costumes, and entertaining references, particularly to meme culture and pop culture. Players enjoy the lighthearted and silly gameplay, often highlighting the amusing achievements and the lovable doge character, which contribute to a fun and casual gaming experience. While some find the humor repetitive or reliant on old memes, the overall sentiment is that the game provides a delightful and humorous distraction.
- “One of the standout features of Montaro is its undeniable charm and humor.”
- “The game also includes various hilarious easter eggs and references that add an extra layer of enjoyment for players familiar with gaming and pop culture.”
- “It's a hilarious and addictive game.”
- “Another example of a game being showered in praise and positive reviews for including forced, overused, old, and unfunny memes, with shallow, uninspired nostalgia pandering noise.”
- “I'm not funny.”
story
72 mentions
33 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The game's story is a quirky and humorous journey centered around a shiba inu named Montaro, who embarks on a quest filled with absurdity, including panty theft and coin collection. While some players find the narrative touching and engaging, others view it as simplistic or lacking depth. Overall, the story is described as both entertaining and heartwarming, with a mix of comedic and emotional elements that resonate with players.
- “Incredible heart-touching story.”
- “Brought me to tears, the story is beautiful and the graphics are top notch.”
- “The plot is gripping, the art style is gorgeous, and the music is amazing!”
- “☑ no story”
- “Montaro is just a game with no storyline.”
- “If you are looking for a Life is Strange-ish story, then you've come to the wrong place.”
grinding
27 mentions
4 % positive mentions
11 % neutral mentions
85 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding the process tedious and repetitive, particularly when pursuing achievements like collecting 802 pantsu. While some players appreciate the casual and fun elements of the game, they often express frustration over the excessive time required for grinding, which can extend gameplay unnecessarily and detract from overall enjoyment. Overall, the grind is seen as a significant but unenjoyable part of the experience, especially for achievement hunters.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “This is an incredibly tedious achievement simply made to pad out the timing of what would generally be a 30-minute experience at best, and instead drawing it out to be 2-3 hours long.”
- “I spent hours grinding for coins and pantsu to get the achievements; it wasn't a fun grind.”
- “Thank you for making me spend an unnecessary amount of time grinding for pantsu for that achievement; it's much appreciated.”
emotional
20 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is overwhelmingly positive, with players describing it as a heart-touching and wholesome experience that evokes strong feelings, including joy and sadness. Many reviewers highlight the game's touching narrative, particularly the journey of a shiba in search of its owner, which leads to moments of intense emotional connection and even tears. Overall, players feel that the game offers a profound sense of fulfillment and emotional resonance, making it a memorable and impactful experience.
- “Incredible heart-touching story”
- “The game has a heart-wrenching story that the best of authors try to write.”
- “Once he gets to his rightful owner, the message he tells her is heartbreaking.”
replayability
19 mentions
21 % positive mentions
58 % neutral mentions
21 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while many players enjoy the endless nature of gameplay and the appeal of unlocking costumes and achievements, others find that once these are completed, the replay value diminishes significantly. The randomly generated levels and simple mechanics provide some fun, but the lack of additional game modes and repetitive gameplay lead to a consensus that replayability is limited after initial achievements are unlocked. Overall, it offers a decent amount of replay value for casual play, but may not sustain long-term interest.
- “The art style itself is fairly cute and the randomly generated street levels give the game a bit of replayability.”
- “Replayability is endless; this game has no narrative or established ending, you just keep playing over and over again trying to achieve more coins than the last time.”
- “An adorable little game with smooth gameplay, a nice soundtrack, and trading cards; achievements are pretty easy to unlock (~2 hours), but still a lot of replay value.”
- “Sadly, there's no replay value after unlocking all of the achievements.”
- “Once you have gotten all the achievements there is very little replay value.”
- “I can't say much about this game, it's nice, cute, but it suffers from a lack of replayability.”
optimization
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization for PC has received significant criticism, with users noting poor performance and controls that feel more suited for mobile devices. Many players experienced frustrating gameplay due to random level generation and unresponsive mechanics, leading to a perception that the game is not adequately optimized for the platform. Overall, the consensus suggests that the game may have been released in an unfinished state, lacking the necessary adjustments for a smooth PC experience.
- “Silly little time waster seemingly optimized for mobile, so it has a very simple interface and is easy to pick up whenever.”
- “It took me 2 hours to unlock all achievements, but I was focused on understanding whether the jumping mechanics are RNG-based or the game is heavily unoptimized.”
- “I'm not rating this up 1) because of its poor PC optimization, 2) because I was expecting it to be a platformer and the only controllable action you have is clicking to make your dodge jump (think Flappy Bird), 3) the random levels it generates will have sections where the timing becomes impossible, guaranteeing your death.”
- “This version of the game is not optimized for PC.”
- “With this, I would like to point out that it could be either my mouse being faulty or Montaro is poorly optimized and should not have been released in this state.”
atmosphere
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by its charming pixelated art style, amusing animations, and a lighthearted, joyful vibe, enhanced by enjoyable music and cute skins. It particularly appeals to fans of anime, creating a fun and engaging experience that resonates well with players, especially those who appreciate a whimsical setting.
- “From the adorable pixelated art style to the amusing animations, the game exudes a lighthearted and joyful atmosphere.”
- “A fun little time-waster with nice music, a fun atmosphere, and dogs.”
- “Definitely for fans of anime, this game will suit, and even more so in the Japanese atmosphere of the game.”
stability
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
-40 % neutral mentions
80 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's controls are reported to be solid with no significant bugs or glitches affecting gameplay. However, some users have noted issues with achievement tracking, indicating occasional glitches in that area. Despite these minor concerns, the game is generally considered stable and functional.
- “Other than that, this game is great and definitely worth 89 cents. It does exactly what it's supposed to do, with no glitches or anything.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes, making for a stable and enjoyable experience.”
- “I've played for hours without encountering any issues; the stability is impressive.”
- “In some cases, there are achievement glitches; there is missing achievement progress.”
- “The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs and glitches.”
- “Other than that, this game is great and definitely worth 89 cents; it does exactly what it's supposed to do, with no glitches or anything.”
monetization
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
-20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The game features a monetization model free of microtransactions, allowing players to earn unlockable costumes and achievements through gameplay rather than spending money. This approach is appreciated by users who prefer a "play to win" experience, contrasting with concerns about cash grabs in other titles.
- “There are no microtransactions; it's play to win, which I love.”
- “So there's no worry about microtransactions. Most of the achievements are easy to get, while some are mostly time-consuming.”
- “Unlockable costumes without microtransactions and other things like that.”
- “The fact that nothing has come from this obviously just makes it a cash grab for meme jokes.”
- “Unlockable costumes without microtransactions and other features are a plus.”
- “So there's no worry about microtransactions; most of the achievements are easy to get, while some are mostly time-consuming.”
character development
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The character development is highlighted by charming character designs and an engaging musical score, contributing to an overall appealing experience.