Museum of Monoliths

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Museum of Monoliths is a single player simulation game with horror, drama, mystery, thriller and others themes. It was developed by Podoba Interactive and was released on February 21, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

A slow burn walking sim with interactive soundtrack and horror vibes. You explore abstract locations and create your own unique sound for each of them by moving around and using Monoliths.

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Audience ScoreBased on 47 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Impressive and unique environmental design with a strong, eerie and dream-like atmosphere.
Excellent sound design and interactive soundtrack that enhances immersion and mood.
Relatively short and relaxing walking sim, ideal for players who enjoy surreal visuals and ambient experiences.

Lacks meaningful interaction, puzzles, or storytelling, leading to a somewhat monotonous and vague experience.
Slow walking speed with no option to toggle running; some control issues especially with gamepads.
No chapter select or save points, forcing players to restart from the beginning to revisit favorite sections.

graphics
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The graphics of the game feature a mix of unique, atmospheric, and sometimes surreal visuals that range from bland to truly stunning, especially in the later levels. While the art style and cosmic visuals create an engaging, dream-like experience enhanced by sound design, the overall visual interaction remains minimal, contributing to a slow-paced and occasionally empty feel. Fans of atmospheric walking simulators and abstract aesthetics will likely appreciate the intriguing and vibrant visual presentation.
- “Unique level design, visuals, and sounds make it worthwhile.”
- “Liminal, surreal, dream-like, atmospheric visuals that are soothing and simple but vibrant.”
- “Combined with some really great cosmic visuals, it's a good recommendation for fans of games like Naissance or Fugue in Void.”
- “The visuals range from pretty bland and boring to truly fantastic.”
- “When they mean slow burn, they really mean waste-your-time burn as you walk extremely slowly through enormous empty spaces with minimal visuals or interaction.”
- “Unique level design, visuals, and sounds make it worthwhile, but the overall experience would only benefit from a bit more interaction and direct storytelling.”
music
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The music in the game is an atmospheric and interactive element, featuring ambient soundtracks that players can customize by interacting with monoliths, enhancing the overall exploratory experience. While some find the droning ambiance captivating and mood-matching, others feel the soundtracks lack memorability compared to more iconic compositions. Overall, the soundtrack effectively complements the visuals and adds a unique, immersive layer to this otherwise minimal walking simulator.
- “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.”
- “Nicely atmospheric walking sim, slightly unnerving in places too with how well it marries its soundtrack to the visuals.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere is consistently praised for being eerie, surreal, and immersive, creating a dream-like and often unnerving experience that captivates players through vibrant visuals and expertly matched sound design. While the game’s narrative may be minimal or ambiguous, its ambiance and imaginative environments strongly engage and soothe, making it a compelling atmospheric walking simulator.
- “Eery and foreboding, the atmosphere pulls you in, as if the space you travel was meant to be forgotten and left to die.”
- “Liminal, surreal, dream-like, atmospheric, etc. I found it quite soothing, and I really enjoyed the simple-but-vibrant visuals.”
- “Museum of Monoliths is a highly atmospheric experience with great sound design and various places to explore.”
story
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The story aspect of the game is minimal and somewhat vague, with little direct storytelling or consistent theme. However, the unique level design, visuals, and atmosphere create an intriguing environment that subtly conveys a simple environmental story, encouraging player imagination. Overall, the narrative is understated but complements the immersive experience.
- “That is to say, all aspects of the game came together well to form the short story.”
- “A short cool little walking sim that tells a simple environmental story.”
- “There is zero story, or even a consistent theme.”
- “This game was alright, there is some deeper message here but I feel it's a bit vague as the environments don't have much in the way of environmental storytelling.”
- “The overall experience would only benefit from a bit more interaction and direct storytelling.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is perceived as minimal or lacking challenge, with users expressing a desire for at least some low-stakes interactive elements to enhance engagement.
monetization
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Users criticize the monetization of the game as feeling like a blatant cash grab, negatively impacting their overall experience.
- “The worst sin, though, is that this feels almost like a cash grab.”
humor
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The humor is highlighted primarily through the game's funny credits, providing an amusing and entertaining end to the experience.