Top shelf artistry
As an artist I found Monument Valley to be the first non-utilitarian app thats beautiful and engaging. Everything from the message to the stunningly rendered, Escher-like scenes to the game moves are aesthetically rewarding and meaningful. The fact that its non-competitive is a huge plus, and the appearance of an ally to help was a genuine surprise. I love the way Totems eyes are always on Ida...or the direction in which she will find the next successful step in her journey. Its a challenge yet calming, I could almost feel it exercising both sides of my brain even as waves of peace washed through it. Ive gone back to play all the chapters several times and it just gets better. I was more than happy to pay for the additional chapters and cant wait till a new one becomes available, but I recognize that the time and effort it takes to create such a thoughtfully made game must be tremendous...so I will try my best to be patient.
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Monument Valley