Monomals

 Switch
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Pure Nintendo
    Nov 22, 2021
    85
    Monomals may look like a sleeper from an indie studio, but it hits a lot of the right notes for gamers looking for some action platformer fun with a musical twist. You get good game play, plenty of time and replay, and an outlet for your creative side.
  2. Video Chums
    Nov 6, 2021
    85
    I can't believe that more people aren't talking about Monomals as it's clearly one of the best indie games on the Switch eShop. From its challenging and unconventional gameplay to its nifty music creation tool, it really is the bee's knees.
  3. Hey Poor Player
    Nov 23, 2021
    80
    Monomals definitely isn’t for everyone. The platforming is challenging, and the MonoMaker is a bit tough to figure out. But if you’re willing to put in the time to master both aspects of the game, then you’ll find one of the most impressive and creative titles I’ve played on my Switch in years. Add in tons of replayability, including collecting all the coins in each stage and optional time trials, and you have something truly worthwhile. Picomy continues to make incredible and creative games, and I can’t wait to see what they have up their sleeves next time!
  5. Gameblog.fr
    Oct 31, 2021
    80
    It's rare to reel in such harmonious mix of (mostly) aquatic platforming and music composition, so Monomals prove a really nice catch.
  6. TouchArcade
    Oct 26, 2021
    80
    If you’re just here for the excellent action stages, you can just do the minimum for the music bits and it will be fine. On the other hand, if you like the musical end of things, you’ll likely be satisfied with the audio and music-making portions of the game. Monomals is a clever little game, and that’s as true on the Switch as it was on Apple Arcade.

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. maximogo
    Nov 1, 2021
    10
    One of the better Switch indie titles out there. There is so much style and fun to be found here.
    Originally released on Apple Arcade, I    One of the better Switch indie titles out there. There is so much style and fun to be found here.
    Originally released on Apple Arcade, I genuinely think this is best at home on the Nintendo Switch!    … Full Review »
  2. Omarstanit
    Dec 19, 2021
    10
    it's my best musical switch game and my fav musical game i v ever played before, too much things to be done, challenging, puzzles, platformingit's my best musical switch game and my fav musical game i v ever played before, too much things to be done, challenging, puzzles, platforming and making musics to share with the rest of the world, wabém, that so amazing, so graphics also make u feel so happy for somehow… Full Review »
  3. NindieSpotlight
    Dec 16, 2021
    7
    One thing I typically appreciate in indie games is their willingness to simply be themselves, damn the consequences, and how that can resultOne thing I typically appreciate in indie games is their willingness to simply be themselves, damn the consequences, and how that can result in novel play. In many respects Monomals accomplishes this, resulting in an unusual mix of fishing, platforming, and a music sandbox of sorts if that makes sense. Paired with its colorful characters and presentation it has some appeal for people seeking out something off the beaten path, without a doubt, but that isn’t to say it isn’t without its warts. If you simply play along and do your best, mechanically the controls for getting some boost-y thrust to move around in the air specifically in the action levels works well enough, but if your goal is to be more effective and meet goals trying to truly understand how they work becomes more of a mystery. I won’t lie, they feel odd, and it was almost as if the more I tried to understand them the less they made sense, so I settled on simply being patient and getting where I wanted to go eventually instead. Check it out if it grabs you, just beware that different doesn’t always work.

    https://www.nindiespotlight.com/2021/11/mini-reviews-november-23rd-edition.html    … Full Review »
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