MONOWAVE
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Critic Reviews for MONOWAVE
Charming 2D puzzle platforming adventure in which Emotions take the spotlight
I absolutely loved my time with MONOWAVE and it's quite a charming and challenging 2D puzzle platformer that'll always make you yellow. đ
I didnât hate it. Itâs not actually bad. But no game should be just plain boring. MONOWAVE isnât a bad game thrown together haphazardly with a bunch of bugs, but thereâs just nothing below the surface-level gameplay and the (admittedly very neat) aesthetic. Isnât it a tragedy when you can tell someone was made with care and it still whiffs? I am still fumbling for anything else to say, and I think that just about sums up MONOWAVE. I wish that I liked it, but this is just the most âMeh. Itâs aâight, I guess.â state of mind a game has ever put me in and thereâs just no escaping it. I hope that Studio BBB will put this level of care and polish on something more interesting next time they give it a shot.
Not only did I have a fun and engrossing six hours with Monowave, but I was surprised by just how thoughtfully it builds the relationship between colour, emotion, behaviour, art, and gameplay. The development team has succeeded in making its emotions feel like more than a gimmick, with its various elements working together to create a cohesive experience. Despite a few minor frustrations, Monowave is an easy recommendation for anyone looking for a charming and approachable puzzle platformer.
Monowave shines brightest when its creativity takes centre stage. Itâs a charming, inventive adventure with a unique emotional twist, striking visuals, and a soundtrack that pulls everything together. Even with a few rough edges in its difficulty spikes and coâop mode, the experience remains memorable and heartfelt. For its low price and imaginative design, Monowave offers a journey that feels well worth experiencing.
As a puzzle game, 'Monowave' actually doesn't do very much wrong. Some levels are a bit tiring, but the game isn't particularly long and is ideal for shorter play sessions. The worlds are very nicely put together, and graphically it is something we haven't seen very often. This is a very successful puzzle game that both fans of the genre and platform fans can enjoy.
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In todayâs far faster moving market it feels a lot harder to have those moments, and playing through MONOWAVE ended up being genuinely nostalgic for a very different time. While not perfect, it is a beautifully creative debut full of fresh ideas and gorgeous visuals, and it is a fantastic package for any puzzle platformer fan out there.
Monowave is exactly the sort of indie game I donât want people to let fly under the radar. Itâs creative, colourful, clever and, most importantly, it has heart. The puzzles continually introduce new ideas without becoming needlessly frustrating, while the presentation and soundtrack do a wonderful job of bringing its emotional themes to life. For me, this turned out to be a genuinely touching experience and one I was very glad I had the opportunity to play.
