Monorail Stories

Monorail Stories is a small game with one big narrative idea. I finished my first run in a little more than one hour and there’s enough mystery left that I might try another one, simply to learn more about the setting and about the elements that influence the protagonists' fates.

Monorail Stories is an interesting adventure about ordinary lives that can always get extraordinarily entwined.

A week in the Monorail just takes an hour in real time. Something different can happen each time though and I'm enjoying every ride.

While players shouldn't go into Monorail Stories expecting a Telltale Games-level of branching storylines, it's a simple and charming title that despite its elements of conflict is an overall relaxing player experience. The replay aspect of the game ensures nothing ever feels too high stakes - if players make a mistake, they can simply readjust their approach the next time around. While the repeated playthrough element may not be for everyone, it's an interesting concept that's easy for players to jump into for short play sessions. Although sometimes repetitive, Monorail Stories tells a mostly engaging and charming story that seems to have a bright future ahead of it.

Monorail Stories' simplicity, fascinating characters, stunning art style, replayability, and interesting storyline make it a complete joy to play.