MonteCrypto: The Bitcoin Enigma
- February 20, 2018
- Corentin Derbré
- 1h median play time
Get on Steam"MonteCrypto: The Bitcoin Enigma" is a multiplayer cryptocurrency-themed puzzle game. Players work together to solve a series of brainteasers and riddles in order to unlock access to a virtual bitcoin wallet. The game features an online leaderboard, tracking the fastest teams to complete the enigma and claim the bitcoin reward. Success requires collaboration, communication, and cryptographic knowledge.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and challenging experience that requires teamwork and external problem-solving skills.
- Players have reported enjoying the community aspect, with many collaborating to solve puzzles and share tips.
- For its low price, some players found it to be an entertaining time-waster, especially for those who enjoy difficult puzzles.
- The game is primarily a maze simulator with minimal real puzzles, leading to frustration and disappointment among players.
- Many users experienced technical issues, including crashes and high CPU/GPU usage, raising concerns about the game's stability and potential mining activities.
- The in-game map is largely ineffective, making navigation difficult and contributing to a tedious gameplay experience.
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story is presented as a loose framework that requires players to explore and piece together various elements, which may deter those seeking a more guided narrative. While some may find the lack of direction frustrating, others appreciate the depth and mystery it adds to the overall experience, contributing to its recognition as a standout puzzle game of 2018.
“There is some kind of story frame around the whole experience, but you have to explore to find all the little bits and pieces.”
“Most people will leave at that point; some will stay and try to figure out the story.”
“However, the whole setting, with all the clues and the story and the mystery, are enough for me to call this the best puzzle game of 2018 already.”
“If you look for something with a guided story, something that is focused on logic puzzles, something you can play alone on an otherwise boring evening and also looks visually appealing: this is not what you want to play.”
“There is some kind of story frame around the whole experience but you have to explore to find all the little bits and pieces.”
“Most people will leave at that point, some will stay and try to figure out the story.”
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for enhancing the overall atmosphere, with many players fondly recalling the soundtrack long after playing. The combination of appealing visuals and engaging sound design contributes to a memorable gaming experience. Overall, the music is considered a significant strength of the game.
“The game also has a really good atmosphere; I like the music, the visuals are nice, and the mayor is cute and funny.”
“What to say, I was randomly looking at some old videos and all of a sudden I remembered the soundtrack of this game and I started thinking about the insane 4/5 days spent trying to solve it.”
“Looks were good, sounded good when there was music, and I guess the marketing was great.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it genuinely funny and more prominent than any mystery elements. The charming visuals, engaging music, and the amusing character of the mayor contribute to the overall comedic atmosphere, making it a delightful experience for players.
“The game also has a really good atmosphere; I like the music, the visuals are nice, and the mayor is cute and funny.”
“It's actually way more funny than mysterious, especially for this price.”
“Pretty damn funny!”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being monotonous and unengaging, with users expressing frustration over a lack of rewards and overall enjoyment, resulting in low ratings of 3/10.
“Boring gameplay and the prize you never get.”
“Gameplay: 3/10”
“Boring gameplay and the prize you never get.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players criticize the grinding aspect of the game as tedious and time-consuming, suggesting that it prioritizes prolonging gameplay over creative challenges. The "free bitcoin" incentive is seen as a gimmick to mask the lack of engaging content, leading to a frustrating experience.
“This game isn't really about creative puzzles, but instead more of a tedious game looking to suck as much time out of the user as possible.”
“The whole 'free bitcoin' premise is just their way of trying to make up for a bad puzzle game they spent a while on, and they likely made it even worse and more tedious so the bitcoin wouldn't be claimed within the first few hours.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is severely criticized, with frequent glitches and typos occurring every few steps, alongside inappropriate content littering the environment. Additionally, the map functionality is frustratingly limited, only displaying locations visited in the last hour, which detracts from the overall experience.
“Glitches and typos every 3 steps, profanity, swears, and hate messages covering the walls, a map that is an insult to whoever hopes to use it in that it only shows the places you have been in the past hour since it last reset.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players consistently highlight the game's high replayability due to its challenging nature, making it an engaging experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
“Great game, lots of replay value and challenging.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its engaging music and appealing visuals, which contribute to a charming and enjoyable experience, highlighted by the cute and humorous character of the mayor.
“The game has a really good atmosphere; I love the music, the visuals are nice, and the mayor is cute and funny.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their appealing visuals and strong atmospheric presence, complemented by enjoyable music. Additionally, character designs, such as the mayor, add a charming and humorous touch to the overall aesthetic.
“The game has a really good atmosphere; I like the music, the visuals are nice, and the mayor is cute and funny.”
