Monaco: What's Yours is Mine
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| Developer(s) | Pocketwatch Games |
| Publisher(s) | Majesco Entertainment (XBLA) |
| Designer(s) | Andy Schatz Andy Nguyen |
| Artist(s) | Adam deGrandis |
| Composer(s) | Austin Wintory |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X (Steam), Xbox 360 (Xbox Live Arcade) |
| Release date(s) | Windows April 24, 2013 Mac OS X TBD Xbox 360 May 10, 2013[1] |
| Genre(s) | Action, Stealth |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Monaco: What's Yours is Mine is a downloadable stealth action video game developed by Pocketwatch Games and published by Majesco Entertainment. The game provides a top-down view as players cooperate to perform a heist using a variety of specialized thief characters. Monaco won two awards at the 2010 GDC Independent Games Festival Awards: the Seumas McNally Grand Prize and the Excellence In Design award.[2] The game was exhibited at Penny Arcade Expo 2010 by its designer, Andy Schatz.[3]
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Gameplay [edit]
The game provides a top down view of the area where players can only see things in their "line of sight". Players can unlock doors and "sneak" making no sound, but slowing them down. Players have to avoid guards who will try to stop the player. The game also allows for 2-4 online and local co-op play.
Characters [edit]
In your team you have eight characters all with different abilities.
The Locksmith: The locksmith is playable from the start and his color is blue. He has the ability to pick lock doors and safes faster than any other character. His secondary ability is that he can open cash registers and ATM's faster than any other character.
The Pickpocket: The pickpocket is playable from the start and his color is yellow. He has the ability to send his pet monkey Hector to grab coins. Hector won't alert guards. The pickpockets secondary ability is to hide in bushes faster than any other character.
The Cleaner: The cleaner is playable from the start and his color is pink. He has the ability to knock out unsuspecting enemies. The Cleaner's second ability is to use medi-kits faster than any other character.
The Lookout: The lookout is playable from the start and her color is red. She has the ability to see every NPC in the level when she sneaks. The Lookout's secondary ability is to enter vents, open windows and stairs faster than any other character. She also runs faster than any other character.
The Mole: The Mole is an unlockable character and his color is violet. He has the ability to dig through walls. The Mole's secondary ability is that he can enter secret passages faster than any other character. The Mole can also break jewel cases faster than any other character.
The Gentleman: The gentleman is an unlockable character and his color is teal. He has the ability to have a permanent disguise on. The Gentleman's secondary ability is to enter getaway vehicles faster than any other character.
The Hacker: The hacker is an unlockable character and his color is green. He has the ability to make viruses from wall outlets. He has a secondary ability which makes him hack computers faster than any other character.
The Redhead: The redhead is an unlockable character and her color is orange. She has the ability to attract and have sexual relations, when in the bushes. This character can only attract a single NPC though. The Redhead's secondary ability allows her to revive fallen teammates faster than any other character.
Reception [edit]
Monaco: What's Yours is Mine was released to positive reviews, and holds a score of 85 out of 100 on review aggregator Metacritic.[4]
References [edit]
- ^ https://twitter.com/MonacoIsMine/status/331488482193182721
- ^ Sinclair, Brendan (2010-03-11). "Monaco tops Independent Game Festival Awards, full video inside". GameSpot. Retrieved 2010-12-13.
- ^ Machkovech, Sam (2010-09-09). "Video Games Grow Up, From Mortal Kombat to Mickey Mouse". The Atlantic. Retrieved 2010-12-13.
- ^ Monaco: What's Yours is Mine at Metacritic
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