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Monomals
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!
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.
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.
6
Metamo2025
It's okay. The game never really gives the player chance to play with the mechanics before throwing in the challenge and everything (including the music maker) feels kind of clunky. I can see the appeal, it just feels like it wasn't designed for the audience it appears to aim for. One for the more dedicated gamer who wants to build sound tracker scores in a more limitedand difficult.manner, just for the sake of it.
10
Omarstanit
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, 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
7
NindieSpotlight
One 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. ****/2021/11/mini-reviews-november-23rd-edition.html

Monomals

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Oct 21, 2021
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Generally Favorable
81
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Generally Favorable
7.8
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Nov 22, 2021
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Pure Nintendo
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.
Nov 6, 2021
85
Video Chums
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.
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67% Positive
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Dec 19, 2021
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Omarstanit
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, 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
Nov 1, 2021
10
maximogo
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!
Nov 23, 2021
80
Hey Poor Player
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!
Oct 31, 2021
80
Gameblog.fr
It's rare to reel in such harmonious mix of (mostly) aquatic platforming and music composition, so Monomals prove a really nice catch.
Oct 26, 2021
80
TouchArcade
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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Dec 16, 2021
7
NindieSpotlight
One 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. ****/2021/11/mini-reviews-november-23rd-edition.html
Mar 23, 2025
6
Metamo2025
It's okay. The game never really gives the player chance to play with the mechanics before throwing in the challenge and everything (including the music maker) feels kind of clunky. I can see the appeal, it just feels like it wasn't designed for the audience it appears to aim for. One for the more dedicated gamer who wants to build sound tracker scores in a more limitedand difficult.manner, just for the sake of it.
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SummaryDive into a world of music. There's a big music contest going on amongst the world's best animal DJs! Armed with a big fishing rod and a plug, go fishing in deep waters to help the DJs catch all of the Monomals™, and create your very own music in the MonoMaker™! CATCH • Choose your favorite animal DJ: Retro Rabbit, Funky Frog, Techno... Read More
Rated E +10for Everyone +10
  • iOS (iPhone/iPad)
  • Nintendo Switch
Oct 21, 2021
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