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Monowave

"MONOWAVE is a puzzle-adventure platformer built around four emotions: happiness, sorrow, anger, and anxiety."

Studio BBB Inc.·Phoenixx Inc.· September 16, 2026· Main Game
90
Critic Score
1 reviews
90
User Score
1 ratings

MONOWAVE is a puzzle-adventure platformer built around four emotions: happiness, sorrow, anger, and anxiety. Players use each emotion's abilities and pass emotions to other spirits through song to solve puzzles and explore the world. The game supports solo play and two-player local co-op, with one player controlling Mono and the other controlling Prism.

Released 16 September 2026 for Xbox Series X|S, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows) and PlayStation 5 by Studio BBB Inc., published by Phoenixx Inc.. Rated E by ESRB, 3 by PEGI. 2-player local co-op.

Story

MONOWAVE follows Mono, a newborn Guardian spirit destined to protect the four Emotions: Anger, Anxiety, Happiness, and Sorrow. The Emotions were guided and nurtured by the Prism Tree at the heart of the world. When the Emotion Shards within the Prism suddenly vanish, the Emotions scatter across the land and the Prism Tree begins to wither. Mono sets out to reunite the Emotions and restore harmony to the land.

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Xbox Series X|S
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Critic Score
90 /100
Universal Acclaim
Based on 1 professional review
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User Score
90 /100
Universal Acclaim
Based on 1 rating
Aggregated from player ratings across platforms worldwide.
Score Comparison
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90
Users
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Score Guide
90–100
Universal Acclaim
CriticsUsers
75–89
Generally Favorable
50–74
Mixed or Average
20–49
Generally Unfavorable
0–19
Overwhelming Dislike