In puzzle games, the act of putting seemingly disconnected pieces together to solve a particularly complex puzzle might be one of the most satisfying experiences there is; however, getting stuck on one maybe, well, the complete opposite of that, if not worse.

If you, like us, have no resistance to a good puzzle game and also appreciate the occasional guidance to avoid getting stuck, then we have just the game for you. In Moncage, there is a multitude of thoughtful hints that the player can choose to activate for almost every situation. Regardless of your proficiency with puzzle-solving, this is a game that you won’t want to miss.

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Basic function: Focus

There are two modes in which a player can activate Focus - Classic Mode and Challenge Mode.

In Classic Mode, activating Focus will reveal the key item that solves the next puzzle. This is recommended for most players.

In Challenge Mode, Focus will reveal all relevant puzzle pieces in the current scene. This is recommended for players who prefer a more challenging experience.

As one of the basic functions in Moncage, Focus has been designed to help players effectively pinpoint their next move. At any point of the game, players can switch between Classic Mode and Challenge Mode as they see fit.

↑ Normal (without Focus)

↑ Focus activated in Classic Mode can help players concentrate on the next puzzle

↑ Focus activated Challenge Mode is recommended for patient players who prefer to figure out the puzzles on their own

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Hint system: hint text

In addition to Focus, there are hint texts.

Identifying a puzzle is only, well, the first piece of the puzzle; identifying that ultimate solution is the game changer. When the player is stuck on a particular puzzle for over a certain period of time, a question mark will pop up in the upper right corner - click on it to reveal the hint text.

Each puzzle in the game is equipped with 1 to 3 pieces of hint text. These hints are not meant to be straightforward spoilers, but to nudge you in the right direction and help narrow down on the possible solutions.

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Hint system: video walkthroughs

Even with the subtle hint text, it’s entirely possible that a player may still be struggling with the puzzles. This is where the video walkthroughs come in.

Although we want our players to thoroughly explore everything in game and find the solutions themselves, we understand that they may occasionally get stuck. So we implemented an ultimate safety plan - video walkthroughs.

Once the player exhausts all hint texts for a particular puzzle but is still unable to solve it, they may opt to unlock a video that walks them through the exact steps to solve it.

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The development phase for Moncage is almost complete and the game is scheduled to launch by the end of 2021. Wishlist us on Steam now to receive the latest updates about the game.