Monoquous 2

Midplayz
Jan 10
3 min read

Been A While Since I Played A Puzzle Platformer

Let me tell you, Monoquous 2 is not here to hold your hand or play nice. This is the kind of puzzle platformer that makes you question every decision you've ever made in life—starting with deciding to play it. It’s all about flipping gravity, phasing through walls, and figuring out which way is up, down, or even safe. With 130 levels, including a healthy dose of hidden collectibles and speedrun challenges, this game is as much about mental gymnastics as it is about platforming skill.

About This Game

Storyline

Plot? What plot? This is a minimalist puzzle platformer, so don’t expect a tear-jerking narrative. But what Monoquous 2 lacks in story, it makes up for in sheer atmosphere and a cryptic charm. There’s an 80-line poem you unlock as you collect hidden cats (yes, you read that right), and while it won’t give you lore about why the walls are flippable or why gravity hates you, it adds an odd, artsy flavor to the game. It’s like the developers are whispering, “Don’t worry about the why, just suffer beautifully.”

Gameplay Mechanics

Okay, buckle up because the mechanics are the real star here. The game is all about phasing through walls, which flips the entire world. Gravity changes direction, deadly obstacles become safe, and safe paths suddenly become death traps. It’s like playing chess while someone keeps flipping the board and saying, "Now the pawns are lava."

Each level has extra objectives like finding hidden cats, finishing with minimal moves, or beating the clock. Completing the game is manageable, but if you’re aiming for 100% completion? Good luck. You’ll need the reflexes of a caffeinated squirrel and the patience of a saint.

There’s also a speedrun mode and permadeath runs for those who enjoy pain recreationally. And for accessibility, you can toggle off some of the visual effects if the constant flipping starts to feel like a theme park ride gone wrong.

Visuals & Audio

Monoquous 2 leans hard into a monochrome aesthetic. Black and white dominate the screen, but you can unlock tints to spice things up if you want to pretend the world isn’t completely devoid of color. The minimalist visuals are clean and effective, letting the puzzles take center stage.

The soundtrack is atmospheric, almost meditative, which is ironic because this game will do anything but calm you down. The music does a great job of keeping you in the zone, though, so at least your rage will have a nice beat to it.

Pros

Super satisfying puzzles that will make you feel like a genius when you solve them.
Tons of content, with about 130 levels and extra modes for the truly masochistic.
Hidden cats! Who doesn’t love hidden cats?
Accessible options for those who might struggle with the visuals or mechanics.

Cons

The difficulty ramps up quickly, and some levels feel borderline sadistic.
The monochrome visuals can get a bit repetitive, even with the unlockable tints.
Completionist goals might drive you to the brink of insanity.
The lack of a narrative might turn off players who crave story-driven experiences.

Conclusion

Monoquous 2 is a puzzle platformer that doesn’t mess around. It’s clever, brutal, and unapologetically challenging. If you love games that push you to your limits and reward you with the sweet satisfaction of hard-earned victories, you’ll have a blast here. But if you’re someone who throws your controller when things get tough, maybe sit this one out—or at least invest in a stress ball.

So, are you ready to flip gravity and lose your sanity? Because Monoquous 2 is waiting, and it brought 130 reasons for you to question everything.

Rating: 9/10

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