Monument Valley Review
Monument Valley is best treated as a puzzle pick for players who want relaxing, beautiful energy without needing a boring, spreadsheet-style review.
Which Game Girl liked it most?
Grace likes that Monument Valley is approachable enough for newer players and easy to explain.
Quick game summary
A satisfying brain game for short sessions, calm focus and that lovely little click when the answer finally lands.
Who this game is best for
players who want an easy game to sample in short sessions.
Who should avoid it
you only enjoy large action games.
Gameplay style
Easy to understand, but with enough personality to keep the session moving.
Graphics and sound
Designed to keep the energy clear, readable and exciting.
Story
Story is not the main reason to play, but the moment-to-moment fun can carry it.
Difficulty
Easy to start and gentle enough for beginners.
Price and value
Good value when discounted, especially if the genre already suits you.
Six Game-Girl personality verdicts
Luna gives Monument Valley a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Roxy gives Monument Valley a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Mia gives Monument Valley a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Nova gives Monument Valley a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Zara gives Monument Valley a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Grace likes that Monument Valley is approachable enough for newer players and easy to explain.
Pixie gives Monument Valley a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Ivy gives Monument Valley a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Belle gives Monument Valley a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Vivienne gives Monument Valley a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Aurora gives Monument Valley a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Amara gives Monument Valley a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Willow gives Monument Valley a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Serena gives Monument Valley a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Raven gives Monument Valley a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Athena gives Monument Valley a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Cleo gives Monument Valley a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
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