Monochroma

Short description: 2014 video game

Monochroma

Developer(s)| Nowhere Studios
Publisher(s)| Nowhere Studios (Steam)
Merge Games (Retail)
Engine| Unity 3D
Platform(s)|

* Microsoft Windows
* Mac OS X
* Linux
* Xbox One

Release|

* Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux
* May 28, 2014
* Xbox One
* June 24, 2016

Genre(s)| Cinematic puzzle-platformer
Mode(s)| Single-player

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]

## Contents

* 1 Plot
* 2 Development
* 3 Reception
* 4 References
* 5 External links

## Plot

Set 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

The 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 USUnited States dollar 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

Reception

| Aggregate score

Aggregator| Score
Metacritic| (PC) 55/100[10]
(XONE) 66/100[11]
Review scores
Publication| Score
GameSpot| 4/10[8]
Hardcore Gamer| 3.5/5[9]
Niche Gamer| 7/10[4]

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] Niche Gamer believed that "platforming fans will feel disappointed, and puzzlers may not feel the game is quite satisfying enough. The overall experience, however, is good enough, just."[4]

## References

1. ↑ Nisli, Orcun (24 June 2013). "The Path to Monochroma: Platformer Design Elements". UBM Tech. http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/OrcunNisli/20130624/194940/The_Path_to_Monochroma_Platformer_Design_Elements.php. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
2. ↑ Clark, Richard (2 April 2013). "The 10 Best Games at GDC 2013". Wolfgang's Vault. http://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/lists/2013/04/the-10-best-games-at-gdc-2013.html. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
3. ↑ "Monochroma is now available for Xbox One". majornelson.com. 24 June 2016. https://majornelson.com/2016/06/24/monochroma-is-now-available-for-xbox-one/. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Gronnings, Dimi (2014-12-19). "Monochroma Review—A Hobbled Trajectory". http://nichegamer.net/reviews/monochroma-review-a-hobbled-trajectory/. Retrieved 2014-12-20.
5. ↑ Turi, Tim (27 March 2013). "Nowhere Studios' Puzzle Platformer Feels Like The Next Limbo". Game Informer (GameStop). http://www.gameinformer.com/games/monochroma/b/pc/archive/2013/03/27/nowhere-studios-39-puzzle-platformer-feels-like-the-next-limbo.aspx. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
6. ↑ Nowhere Studios (2013-07-10). "Monochroma". Kickstarter. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/445804219/monochroma. Retrieved 2014-06-07.
7. ↑ Matulef, Jeffrey (2013-09-21). "Superhot is an FPS where time only moves when you do". Polygon. Vox Media. http://www.polygon.com/2013/7/5/4487154/broforce-free-lives-games-steam-greenlight-bros-women-action-genre. Retrieved 2014-06-07.
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Mc Shea, Tom (26 May 2014). "Monochroma Review: Stuck in the dark.". CBS Interactive. http://www.gamespot.com/articles/monochroma-s-unique-approach-to-the-crowded-puzzle-platformer-genre/1100-6418543/. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Beaudette, Matt (27 May 2014). "Review: Monochroma". Hardcore Gamer. http://www.hardcoregamer.com/2014/05/27/review-monochroma/86376/. Retrieved 20 June 2014.
10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Monochroma for PC Reviews". https://www.metacritic.com/game/monochroma/critic-reviews/?platform=pc. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Monochroma for Xbox One Reviews". https://www.metacritic.com/game/monochroma/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-one. Retrieved 28 May 2022.

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