Monument Valley
8.9
Platforms
- AndroidMay 14, 20148.9playscore9.04 Critics9.6236K Players
- iOSApr 03, 20148.9playscore9.023 Critics9.14.83K Players
29 critic reviews · 30 community reviews across all platforms
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Critic Reviews
- Monument Valley is an offline singleplayer puzzle game released for both Android and iOS by indie developer ustwo games.
Lars · Jul 24, 2020 Reviewed on iOSRead full review - The flawless art enables Escher-esque illusions, requiring you to consider the space in a way I've never before seen in any puzzle game, much less an app. The sound design is also lush and detailed. It's wholly and completely worth the entrance price, an enchanting and elegant experience of a game.
Janel Torkington · Jun 03, 2014 Reviewed on - The games visual representations are chock full of eye benders that are cool even in their collective incredulity. It is a battle of angling and animations, and the artwork lays down the perfect foundation for the overall gameplay.Overall, it’s a simple concept and a satisfying game that is harder to put down once one gets into it.
Tre Lawrence · May 20, 2014 Reviewed on And - Monument Valley is completely unique yet achieves what all conventional adventure games strive for; a mystical, bewildering adventure into the beautiful unknown.
Rob Crossley · Apr 17, 2014 Reviewed on iOS - Everything in this game comes together to deliver a memorable experience. In an odd, nebulous kind of way, Monument Valley reminds me of Journey in the sense that it draws you in to the point where the outside world almost doesn't exist - just like a really good book can do. Yes, it's all too brief, but to me its brilliance transcends its brevity. Regardless of length, it's a superb example of video gaming, and one that I think could well qualify as a piece of gaming art.
Jaz Rignall · Apr 15, 2014 Reviewed on iOS - Although it can be conveniently completed in a single sitting, the experience leaves you, somewhat strangely, both satisfied and craving more. Its resolution is sublime but you’ll be eager to re-enter its dream world the moment you’ve left it behind.
Pete Worth · Apr 13, 2014 Reviewed on iOSRead full review - The atmosphere of Monument Valley is also impressive. There’s a strong feeling of isolation, but not an antagonistic one. There’s a peaceful loneliness to the game and an air of mystery. The princess has some business in this land, but that business is a secret. Story telling is somewhat vague, but this works. It all adds to the genuine serene nature of the game, something that just washes over you as you play it. It’s a game that rewards engagement, but also rewards a passive participation. Everything seems to be geared towards the feel of playing the game and it’s a rousing success.
Stephen Gillespie · Apr 11, 2014 Reviewed on iOSRead full review - Monument Valley never quite lives up to the expectations you might have for a game inspired by Esche,r and it would be good to see the format pushed a little further. The hope is that the add-on levels being developed by Ustwo will provide a sterner test of the old grey matter. Nonetheless, Monument Valley is highly recommended and proves to be a delightful, and delightfully bite-sized, way to spend an afternoon.
Daniel New · Apr 10, 2014 Reviewed onRead full review - Monument Valley might seem a mite steep, as far as iOS games go, at $3.99, and you can finish the experience in a short amount of time, but it is worth every cent. You’ll find yourself entranced with each level and thinking about the geometry in ways that you never thought possible. It’s very much like the indie hit, Fez, but on a more muted, smaller scale. This is an absolutely gorgeous game that must be experienced by anyone with an iOS device.
John Llewellyn Martin · Apr 08, 2014 Reviewed on iOSRead full review - The game only features ten levels, with the first few serving to introduce the basic gameplay mechanics. Only the final levels hit a satisfying length and complexity, and then the game is over. That shouldn't detract indie fans from partaking in Monument Valley's wondrous journey, however, which has already landed on my short list for mobile game of the year.
Jeff Marchiafava · Apr 07, 2014 Reviewed on iOS
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
In Monument Valley you will manipulate impossible architecture and guide a silent princess through a stunningly beautiful world.
Developer: ustwo