Monkonomix

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Common Sense Media says

Puzzle game confuses with unclear instructions, iffy humor.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that Monkonomix is a puzzle game that incorporates physics and balance. The game elements are fine, but the "banter" between the monkeys might be objectionable to parents of younger children, due to the use of words like "Shut up" and cartoon-level swear words used in context (i.e. "Are you &!@$#* with me?"). The game's instructions are unclear, which might cause some confusion and frustration as well.

  • The game's instructions aren't made clear at the beginning, and the onscreen text is hard to read. As a result, players fumble around trying to figure out what to do -- even after reading the help screen. The small size of the gems you manipulate don't work in the game's favor, either. 
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  • There's no cursing, but the lead character does mumble (via onscreen text) things like "Are you &!@$#* with me?" and uses phrases like "Shut up."

Is it any good?

 

Attempting something new in the dropping puzzle genre is certainly admirable -- and MONKONOMIX has the gem (pun somewhat intended) of a good idea, but it falls short on execution. Barely legible onscreen text and the lack of a clear objective and tutorial in the early levels throws the player in the deep end without any solid idea of what they're supposed to so. An onscreen question mark pulls up a help screen, but even that information is less than crystal clear. 

The game's attempts at humor are hit and miss. The attitude of the main character is one that might alienate some parents and seems out of place with the otherwise family friendly puzzle game. Should the developers go back and rework how players are introduced to the game, this might be worth your while -- but as it stands now, it's an easy pass. 


This review was written by Chris Morris

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This review was written by Chris Morris
Category:Puzzle Games
Platforms:iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
Price:$.99
Size:22.20 MB
Publisher:Big Boot Games
Version:1.2
Release date:November 18, 2011
Minimum software requirements: iOS 4.0 or later

This review was written by Chris Morris
 

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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids.
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