Museum of Monoliths

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Museum of Monoliths is a single player action game with a drama theme. It was developed by Podoba Interactive and was released on February 21, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Museum of Monoliths" is a surreal exploration game where you delve into a series of monolithic structures, each with its own puzzles, secrets, and unique aesthetic. The game encourages players to uncover the stories and meanings behind these mysterious monoliths, while immersing them in a contemplative and atmospheric world. With no combat or time limits, players are free to explore and interpret the monoliths at their own pace.

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews

music5 positive mentions

monetization1 negative mentions

The game features impressive dream-like sequences with a captivating atmosphere that draws players in.
Great sound design and interactive soundtrack enhance the immersive experience, making it a relaxing and enjoyable journey.
The visuals are beautiful and surreal, creating a unique and artistic environment that encourages exploration and speculation.

The game is relatively short, leaving some players wanting more depth and narrative context to the environments.
Gameplay can feel monotonous and lacks significant interaction or challenges, which may not appeal to all players.
Some players found the experience to be underwhelming, comparing it unfavorably to other walking simulators and feeling it lacks polish.

music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in this walking simulator is a standout feature, offering an interactive soundtrack that enhances the exploration experience. Players can choose from various ambient soundtracks linked to monoliths they encounter, creating a unique auditory backdrop that complements the game's atmospheric visuals. While some soundtracks may lack memorability, the overall musical ambiance is praised for its immersive and sometimes unnerving qualities, making it a notable aspect of the gameplay.
- “Simple walking simulator where you explore a variety of landscapes and touch monoliths that all add another instrument to the background music.”
- “The droning music ambiance was fantastic, to the point where I want to just start up the game, find a level with vibes that match my mood, and just let it play in the background.”
- “You explore abstract locations and come across monoliths, usually in a pair, with each having their own sound, and whichever you select becomes the world's background music.”
- “Every once in a while you come across a pair of monoliths that let you choose which ambient soundtrack you want to listen to while you walk; the soundtracks sound like low-rent György Ligeti but are nowhere near as memorable.”
- “Just know that this is a bare bones walking simulator where you go from liminal environment to the next where you choose the ambient soundtrack that plays.”
- “If you prefer, you can mute the game and play while listening to your own music.”
atmosphere
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is consistently described as eerie, surreal, and dream-like, effectively drawing players into its hauntingly beautiful environments. Many reviewers appreciate the marriage of visuals and sound design, creating a soothing yet slightly unnerving experience that enhances exploration. While some find the lack of narrative and monotony a drawback, the overall ambiance and unique landscapes are praised as captivating and worth experiencing.
- “Nicely atmospheric walking sim, slightly unnerving in places too with how well it marries its soundtrack to the visuals.”
- “This is an atmospheric fever dream that solely relies on its ambiance and weirdness.”
- “Eerie and foreboding, the atmosphere pulls you in, as if the space you travel was meant to be forgotten and left to die.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in this walking simulator are praised for their intriguing, surreal, and atmospheric qualities, drawing inspiration from iconic visual sequences like those in "2001: A Space Odyssey." Players appreciate the vibrant and soothing visuals, which are complemented by a haunting soundtrack, creating a dream-like experience. However, some critiques mention that the slow pacing and minimal interaction can detract from the overall experience, leading to feelings of frustration amidst the otherwise captivating visuals.
- “This section was clearly inspired by the stargate sequence in the movie 2001 and it does contain some intriguing visuals.”
- “Liminal, surreal, dream-like, atmospheric, etc. I found it quite soothing, and I really enjoyed the simple-but-vibrant visuals.”
- “Nicely atmospheric walking sim, slightly unnerving in places too with how well it marries its soundtrack to the visuals.”
- “When they say slow burn, they really mean waste-your-time burn as you walk extremely slowly through enormous empty spaces with minimal visuals or interaction.”
- “I feel it like a lucid dream, something that you can't truly understand but aesthetically fine, something that gives you more questions than answers.”
- “Weird thing, trippy visuals and soundscape.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as a short and simple environmental narrative that effectively complements its beautiful and bizarre atmosphere. While it may not be deeply engaging, it serves as a catalyst for imagination, making the experience enjoyable as a walking simulator.
- “All aspects of the game came together well to form a cohesive short story.”
- “A short, cool little walking sim that tells a simple environmental story.”
- “The world is genuinely beautiful, creating a pleasing atmosphere that serves as a great catalyst for the imaginative, even if the story itself is not the main focus.”
- “The story feels underdeveloped and lacks depth, leaving players wanting more.”
- “The narrative is predictable and fails to engage the player emotionally.”
- “Character development is minimal, making it hard to connect with the story.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the humor in the game's credits, noting that they add a lighthearted and entertaining touch to the overall experience.
- “The funny credits at the end had me laughing out loud!”
- “I loved the witty dialogue throughout the game; it kept me entertained!”
- “The humor in the character interactions was spot on and made the experience even more enjoyable.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Many users perceive the monetization strategy as exploitative, likening it to a cash grab that detracts from the overall experience.
- “The worst sin, though, is that this feels almost like a cash grab.”