Genre: 3rd Person Puzzle Adventure
Engine: Unity
Platform: itch.io
Date: 2022-2023
Role: Lead Designer, Lead Developer, Project Manager
Monostrophe is a 3D third-person role-playing game where players play as a mysterious entity in a metaphorically abstract space. Players progress through the three stages of the entity: as its body, as its soul, and as its mind in pursuit of the ultimate free will that is locked away by the world.
Key Features
A story told through the experience: minimum text, story is delivered through a carefully designed combination of architecture, gameplay, and sound to enable the player with effective understanding of the concept
Grand spaces with appealing visuals: large and abstract spaces to attract players’ eyes
Multiple controllable characters: 8 total controllable characters each with distinct behavior
Varying physics: inward and outward gravity combined with diverse abilities, challenging players’ skills while broadening possibilities
Dynamic camera view: a switch from third-person to first-person perspective in the late game, providing further immersion while acting as a key moment in story.
Speed runs possibility: the large-scale levels along with diverse abilities and varying physics makes it possible for players to explore varying possibilities in beating each level.
