Monochroma is a cinematic puzzle-platform video game, and the first title by Istanbul-based developer Nowhere Studios.[1][2] It was released on Xbox One on June 24, 2016.[3]
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| Developer(s) | Nowhere Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Nowhere Studios (Steam) Merge Games (Retail) |
| Engine | Unity 3D |
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| Genre(s) | Cinematic puzzle-platformer |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Plot
editSet in an alternate universe, Monochroma tells the story of two little boys, brothers, who fly a kite. While the older brother watches over the younger, the younger brother injures himself. This means the older brother must carry the younger brother.[4] The brothers soon witness something truly awful. Alone in the storm, they must survive six hours of devilishly clever puzzles in order to save their world from tyranny.
Development
editThe game was first announced at GDC 2013.[5] To acquire sufficient funding for the game, the project was first revealed on crowdfunding website Kickstarter to reach a goal of US$80,000, and successfully exceeded the goal, acquiring $84,644.[6] The game was approved on Steam Greenlight on September 19, 2013[7] and released on May 28, 2014.[8]
Reception
edit| Aggregator | Score |
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| Metacritic | (PC) 55/100[10] (XONE) 66/100[11] |
| Publication | Score |
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| GameSpot | 4/10[8] |
| Hardcore Gamer | 3.5/5[9] |
Monochroma received "mixed or average" reviews, according to review aggregator Metacritic.[10][11]
Tom McShea of GameSpot gave the game 4/10, stating that "most of the later puzzles demanding precision that's just not possible" and "there are too many problems heaping frustration upon you".[8] Hardcore Gamer gave it a 3.5/5, saying: "The colorless world may have drained the life from everything in it, but its endless challenges can’t leech the determination of a boy intent on keeping his brother safe."[9]
References
edit- ^ Nisli, Orcun (24 June 2013). "The Path to Monochroma: Platformer Design Elements". Gamasutra. UBM Tech. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
- ^ Clark, Richard (2 April 2013). "The 10 Best Games at GDC 2013". Paste. Wolfgang's Vault. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
- ^ "Monochroma is now available for Xbox One". majornelson.com. 24 June 2016. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
- ^ Eugene (2014-05-23). "The Darkness Of Limbo And Ico's Cooperation Come Together In Monochroma". Retrieved 2024-04-03.
- ^ Turi, Tim (27 March 2013). "Nowhere Studios' Puzzle Platformer Feels Like The Next Limbo". Game Informer. GameStop. Archived from the original on March 29, 2013. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
- ^ Nowhere Studios (2013-07-10). "Monochroma". Kickstarter. Retrieved 2014-06-07.
- ^ Matulef, Jeffrey (2013-09-21). "Superhot is an FPS where time only moves when you do". Polygon. Vox Media. Retrieved 2014-06-07.
- ^ a b c Mc Shea, Tom (26 May 2014). "Monochroma Review: Stuck in the dark". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
- ^ a b Beaudette, Matt (27 May 2014). "Review: Monochroma". Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved 20 June 2014.
- ^ a b "Monochroma for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
- ^ a b "Monochroma for Xbox One Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 28 May 2022.