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Always Sometimes Monsters
Always Sometimes MonstersA 30‑day road trip of choices, love and moral dilemmas.
Catherine
CatherineNavigate deadly nightmares and relationship drama in this thrilling puzzle-platformer.
Overview
Description

In Always Sometimes Monsters you live 30 days of a desperate cross‑country journey, racing from the East Coast to the West Coast before your true love walks down the aisle with someone else. Every decision you make reshapes relationships, opportunities, and the very world around you, forcing you to confront what you’re willing to sacrifice for a second chance at happiness. The game blends role‑playing, simulation and adventure in a gritty indie drama, delivering a single‑player experience that challenges your ethical compass with no clear right or wrong paths. Your pockets are empty, your life is in shambles, and the clock is ticking—how far will you go to become the monster you fear?

Vincent Brooks finds his life turned upside down when he is torn between his longtime girlfriend Katherine and a seductive new woman named Catherine. As he struggles with commitment issues, he is plagued by supernatural nightmares where a single misstep means actual death. Split between a social simulation in the daytime and intense block-climbing puzzle action in his dreams, players must make difficult moral choices that determine Vincent's ultimate fate. Featuring full HD cinematics, branching storylines, and a unique blend of horror, comedy, and romance, the game challenges both the mind and the heart.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Story-Rich
Puzzle Adventure
Best for
Story‑driven indie RPG fans
Mature gamers who enjoy puzzle-platformers and dramas
Specifications
General
msrp
$14.99−75%
$59.99
release date
2014-05-21
2011-02-17
Specifications
developer
Vagabond Dog
Atlus
publisher
Devolver Digital
Atlus, Deep Silver
age rating
PEGI 18, ESRB M
PEGI 18, ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player
Single player, Co-operative
critic score
81/100+1%
80/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep, branching narrative with meaningful consequences
  • Strong emotional storytelling and character development
  • Cross‑platform availability across seven systems
  • High critic score (81/100) indicating quality
  • Engaging and mature narrative with multiple distinct endings
  • Clever and addictive block-puzzle gameplay mechanics
  • Memorable soundtrack and stylish presentation
  • Unique blend of social simulation and horror elements
Cons
  • Limited replayability after completing all endings
  • Some players may find the 30‑day time pressure stressful
  • Occasional pacing issues in early chapters
  • Difficulty spikes can prove punishing and frustrating for some players
  • Nightmare puzzle sequences become repetitive during extended sessions
  • Polarizing relationship themes may not appeal to all audiences
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