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Monobeno

Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation Vita • 2018

Should you play it?

This was a story about humans and monsters, disease and haunting, and the past and the future. It leads you to the unusual traditional Japanese culture.

What works

  • Deep and engaging story with multiple routes
  • Beautiful artwork and dynamic character expressions
  • Immersive music and professional voice acting
  • Rich folklore and fantasy setting
  • Customization options for character faces

Things to keep in mind

  • Lack of english localization limits accessibility
  • Incomplete steam version missing adult content and some cgs
  • Slow pacing and some repetitive daily life scenes
  • Interface could be more intuitive
  • Some players find male protagonist voice annoying

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Monobeno: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Strategy.

Last update: 24/08/2026