Monochroma

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  1. Peptide
    Sep 2, 2017
    4
    The game is one of those that is fun for the first half, and then at one point becomes such a chore in repeating the same spot over and over and over and over again.
    Towards the end of the 3rd chapter (out of 4 chapters), there is what you would call a "boss" encounter with an octopus man. The timing is ridiculous and even with perfect timing the responsiveness is only about 95%    The game is one of those that is fun for the first half, and then at one point becomes such a chore in repeating the same spot over and over and over and over again.
    Towards the end of the 3rd chapter (out of 4 chapters), there is what you would call a "boss" encounter with an octopus man. The timing is ridiculous and even with perfect timing the responsiveness is only about 95% effective so you die...A LOT!!!!!
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    Prior to that segment, I would have rated the game a solid 7.5 to 8.0. The premise is interesting, the graphics are very pleasing, the gameplay is above average with that 95% responsiveness, and the puzzles are fun but not insanely difficult to figure out.
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    This one boss encounter ruins the entire experience. After 37 tries, it was time to make the decision to uninstall it from my Xbox. I mostly come into Metacritic to complain about games that I have bad experiences with. It allows me to vent.
    Please understand that i do not mind a challenging game,.....but stupidity in programming infuriates me. I game to have fun. Repeating the same impossible boss encounter 30+ times is not fun.
    Maybe next game Nowhere Studios. Please focus on quality control throughout the ENTIRE game.    … Expand

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. Gamers' Temple
    Sep 19, 2016
    72
    While I enjoyed the game from an aesthetics perspective, I wish that the controls were tighter and the puzzles more challenging.
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  2. GameCritics
    Jul 28, 2016
    70
    Monochroma can proudly hold its metaphorical head high among other classy 2D puzzle-platformers. This is a game whose developers extensively studied the greats of the genre, and obviously understand what they did right. While it may not bring anything particularly new to the table, Monochroma is a beautifully executed adventure that kept me enthralled all the way from the promising opening to the slightly annoying finale.
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  3. ZTGD
    Jul 22, 2016
    55
    It’s a shame that Monochroma ended up this way, as there are sparks of brilliance buried within. There is a real quality to the sound and level design, which really add to the atmosphere and the puzzles could have been challenging with a little extra work. But the poor controls and the frequent frame-rate issues hamper this puzzle platformer. If you liked Limbo, do yourself a favor and go and download Inside instead.
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