Monochroma

[h1]Aggresively Mediocre[/h1] Sometimes you get games that, despite their seemingly long length, never really feel like it, as either their narrative or gameplay, or sometimes even both, carry you through with an experience that leaves you spellbound, and before you realize it, you've probably spent over a dozen hours in that game. Monochroma is [b]NOT[/b] that kind of a game. In fact, I would go out on a limb and say it's the opposite, as despite its rather short length - it took me around 4 hours to finish, I kept wishing for it to end sooner. The game is yet another side-scrolling puzzle platformer, in the vein of Limbo and Little Nightmares, except y'know, just plain tedious to play. Hell, even excluding those giants in the genre, I recently completed another puzzle platformer in the same style - White Shadows - and honestly, that was a much, [i]much[/i] better experience overall. Admittedly, my biggest gripe with the game comes from the really crappy physics engine it seems to use, which comes to a head during a specific puzzle section where you need to stack a falling box upon another on a moving platform. Except, due to how it is programmed, you can't actually pu…

A decent puzzle platformer. Not too long, not too hard.

[h1] Nice and short adventure similar a bit to Limbo. Explore corrupted city as two kids and try to save each other. Visuals are set in 3 colors. Puzzles are simple, some unique but mostly it's platforming. Worth checking out. [/h1]

I played this a long time ago and just realized I haven't made a proper review after mentioning to a friend after seeing a similar game. Monochroma is a short but fun game. Personally I didn't like the ending, but the journey and puzzles were pretty good. Also the soundtrack rocks!

Monochroma is a poignant puzzle-platformer that masterfully blends a simple mechanic with a heavy emotional atmosphere. You play as an older brother carrying your injured younger sibling through a dystopian 1950s world, and that core act both protective and limiting shapes every moment of the journey. What stood out: The Central Burden: The core mechanic of carrying your brother. It slows you down and limits your jump, making every puzzle and platforming section a thoughtful calculation. The added rule that he must be left in lit areas creates constant, tense logistics. Visual Storytelling: The stark black-white world, pierced by strategic splashes of red, is stunning. Atmospheric Weight: From its rainy cityscapes to creepy factory interiors, the game’s moody, 1950s dystopian vibe is perfect. The sound design and score immerse you completely in its somber tale. Forgiving Pacing: The puzzles are environmental and satisfying to solve. A generous checkpoint system ensures that trial and error never becomes frustrating, keeping the focus on the atmosphere and story. I was pulled through the story in a compelling 4 hour playthrough. The experience was focused and emotionally reson…

Monochroma is a side-scrolling puzzle-platformer clearly inspired by LIMBO, with a similar dark, dystopian tone and focus on environmental puzzles. You guide a child through a bleak industrial world, using light, shadows, and timing to progress. While it definitely wears its influences on its sleeve, I still found it enjoyable. The atmosphere works well, the puzzles are solid, and the visual style has its own identity despite the comparison. It may not be as striking or polished as LIMBO, but it’s a decent experience if you enjoy that style of moody, puzzle-driven platformers.