MONUMENTUM

Really competent precision platformer, it took me around 1 hour (30 minutes for demo, 30 minutes for rest of the game, saves DO transfer). A bit short, some more challenges would be nice, but control scheme (1 button per 1 "ability") limits it a bit. Nothing that cannot be solved or expanded upon, just a thought. It has that serrene and strange vibe of finding something you dont understand. Platforming challenges remind me of Getting over it, but less punishing. Yeah, if you fail one section, you may start over 1 - 2 other sections away, but you won't have to spent 30 minutes getting back from the ground. One thing that game begs for me is some kind of motive, something to drill in your head while you jump, why are you jumping, what is this place. This game needs to give you some basic questions and some answers that give even more questions. Overall, for 2$ on sale, it's worth the experience and challenge.

MONUMENTUM feels really good to play, and its also quite pleasing to look at. The grays with pops of color are an awesome stylistic choice. yeah It is quite short, probably somewhere between one and two hours depending on how quickly you pick up the play style. The mechanics are well thought out, but it does feel lacking some challenge. There are a few rooms where the challenge and combination of mechanics really shine, but overall it and it does a great job of introducing each new piece of game play to you. I think it's worth the $4 price, but personally would have liked to see more, or some optional and more difficult post game rooms to complete. If you're at all unsure, the demo is rather long given the length of the game and covers a good bit of the move set you will encounter.

saw this on a highly-upvoted r/godot post and was very impressed by the atmosphere and sound of the clip I saw. i bought this personally as a game dev in part to examine how an indie momentum platformer can effectively use a controller-only scheme... and also because it looks freakin' cool. aesthetically, it is very impressive. the barren, abandoned feel of the game world contrasted with the glowing neon effects instantly hooked me in, and the game does a good job of being visually interesting without making it unclear what you're supposed to interact with. the sound design is also really excellent: the hums and whirs of each element combined with the noises your character makes rolling on the ground sells the movement well. I was pretty engaged through the entire game, with the one notable exception where the challenge kinda plateaus at the end after you pick up all the movement upgrades. I was really waiting for something fiendish, and I was surprised that the game just kinda ended. i do think the two biggest issues I have with the game are the fact that it just ends without a final hard-but-satisfying challenge, and that it has all the opportunity to build intrigue with the world but chooses not to. overall, this was a very impressive first game from this developer! it seems like there's a spiritual successor to this game in the works, so I'm excited to see how that game builds on this proof-of-concept. personally I feel that this game was worth my money in its current state, but i will say its short (finished in 0.7 hours), so make of that what you will.

It's a short game, but very nice, for the price you're paying you're getting your bang for the buck.

Unique side scrolling game with puzzle elements and a retro vibe. Challenging enough for long time players but also intuitive enough for novices to figure out. Love the look and the sound effects, they really pair perfectly with the style and design within. Give it a go, you won't be disappointed!

Neat little platformer with a great vibe; unique and fun mechanics. I particularly enjoyed the way that ideas and mechanics were communicated minimalistically. The platforming is fun and varied. Bottom line: Looks cool and plays well. It is very linear, which is not quite what I was expecting based on the description. Sometimes the linear path will double back on itself, passing by an area you've seen previously. There's some optional segments that you only have to traverse if you fall down. But that's about it.

Lovely short game with some really fun platforming puzzles! Really interesting gimmick that tests hand-eye coordination and I love the aesthetic.