Montas
- March 24, 2014
- Organic Humans
- 12h median play time
Get on Steam"Montas is a horror shooter game that follows the story of Joseph Walker, an accountant plagued by nightmares and hallucinations in the city of Montas. With 12 hours of gameplay, players can run or hide from enemies, uncover underground labyrinths, and explore various environments using keyboard, controller, or VR. The game aims to immerse players in a world of paranoia, mystery, and fear."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a very immersive and creepy atmosphere, with great sound effects that enhance the horror experience.
- There is potential for an interesting exploration experience, with a unique setting and suspenseful moments.
- Some players found the game to be fun and engaging, with a few memorable scares despite its current state.
- The game has been abandoned by developers, with no updates for an extended period, leading to frustration among players.
- It is plagued by numerous bugs, including game-breaking glitches that can cause players to fall through the map or become stuck.
- Many players feel that the game lacks a coherent story and direction, making it tedious and unfulfilling to play.
- atmosphere18 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in Montas is widely praised for its immersive and creepy qualities, effectively building suspense and delivering chills even in its early alpha state. Players appreciate the dynamic environment and unexpected moments that enhance the horror experience, with many noting that the game's updates consistently improve its atmospheric depth. Despite some glitches, the overall ambiance and music contribute significantly to the game's unsettling vibe, making it a standout in the horror genre.
“Still in early alpha but it's already doing horror better than most horror games out there, each update makes the game way better, and the atmosphere is perfect!”
“You know a game has good atmosphere when ten minutes in a flying manhole cover causes you to scream and flinch, along with whomever is watching over your shoulder.”
“The atmosphere gives you the chills.”
“Even though this game may not be a finished polished product, it still has so much to offer in terms of atmosphere and scares.”
- story10 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for lacking coherence and depth, with reviewers noting insufficient backstory and a sense of purposelessness in the gameplay. While some players appreciate the freedom of exploration it offers, many feel that the absence of a connected narrative detracts from the overall experience, leaving it feeling empty and unengaging.
“Normally, this would be a bad thing; however, the way they give you all the choices of where you can go makes you feel free from the story and that you can do whatever you want.”
“There is no coherent and connected story to this game.”
“Not enough backstory or context to the game.”
“This is a complete boring mass of empty, buggy corridors, closed doors, impassable obstacles, and etc. No story, no purpose, no nothing at all!”
- stability8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with players reporting severe bugs that disrupt gameplay, such as random respawning locations and uncontrollable mouse movement. Many find the experience frustrating and unplayable due to these persistent issues, leading to a lack of engagement with the game. Overall, the game is described as overly buggy and lacking in coherent design.
“Died and the game spawned me in some random location, and if that was not aggravating, the mouse look became buggy where it looks up into the ceiling and spins around (nothing fixes this by the way, so you are stuck like a headless chicken running around in circles).”
“Promising, but just too buggy, unable to play.”
“This is a complete boring mass of empty buggy corridors, closed doors, impassable stuff, etc. No story, no purpose, no nothing at all!”
- music8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for enhancing the atmosphere, contributing to a creepy and suspenseful experience, despite some glitches. While there are moments of humor with tracks like "Benny Hill" music, the overall sound design effectively builds tension, leaving players curious about potential scares.
“Great game, it may be in early access and semi-glitchy but it's great, the music is great, the atmosphere is amazing. So far, not really many scares, but it is a very creepy game that builds up suspense, and I'm honestly not sure if that suspense is going to lead to something greater!”
“Just a few individual models running like morons to Benny Hill music.”
“Sometimes the music and the sounds get me instead.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's graphics, powered by the Unreal Engine 3, are generally praised for their quality, but performance issues arise on lower-end systems, particularly in detailed and illuminated areas. Users with Intel HD Graphics 4000 report smooth gameplay in most scenarios, but recommend caution for those using VR setups like the Oculus Rift due to blurriness. Overall, the graphics may not be suitable for all market-sold computers.
“With the usage of the Unreal Engine 3, the graphics are great.”
“I test the game on Intel HD Graphics 4000 and Intel Core i7 2.00GHz processor, which runs smoothly but gets choppy in certain highly detailed and illuminated areas.”
“I test the game on Intel HD Graphics 4000 and Intel Core i7 2.00GHz processor, which runs smoothly but gets choppy in certain highly-detailed and illuminated areas.”
“I would not recommend this game if you have an Oculus Rift; the graphics look too blurry.”
“Some market-sold computers might not be able to handle the graphics.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being slow, although minor bugs do not significantly hinder the experience and may even add a layer of tension. Overall, players are encouraged to form their own opinions based on gameplay footage.
“The gameplay is so slow!”
“The minor bugs in no way impeded gameplay; they might have just eased the tension a bit.”
“Or judge for yourself, here's my first look at the gameplay.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized as a cash grab, with many users expressing disappointment over its unfulfilled potential and prolonged early access status. Reviewers strongly advise against purchasing it, citing a lack of developer support and commitment.
“It had a great promise but it was left in the dust by the devs. It's another cash grab, so do not purchase this.”
“It was totally a cash grab that had potential. When it was still in early access two years after I bought it, I knew what was up.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and restrictive, leading to a sense of frustration and disappointment. Many feel that the gameplay lacks freedom and direction, resulting in a perception that their time spent playing was wasted.
“All in all, I'm disappointed in the game because I think you have something here, but I find it mostly tedious and the time I spent playing up to this point was time wasted.”
“Cons: playability is tedious; I feel corralled and guided in directions.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is profoundly impactful, with multiple users reporting that it elicited tears, highlighting its ability to resonate deeply with players.
“It made me cry.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game generally runs smoothly on lower-end hardware, such as the Intel HD Graphics 4000 and Intel Core i7 2.00GHz processor, but users report performance issues in highly-detailed and illuminated areas, leading to occasional choppiness.
“I tested the game on Intel HD Graphics 4000 and an Intel Core i7 2.00GHz processor. It runs smoothly, but gets choppy in certain highly detailed and illuminated areas.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users highlight that the game features several enjoyable and humorous moments, contributing to an overall lighthearted experience. The humor is appreciated for adding charm and entertainment to gameplay.
