Cooperative stealth action game where players will perform heists, rescue partners or other objectives, Monaco is seen from a top-down view and has a certain style of graphics to differentiate it from others.
Gameplay is similar to Pac-Man, but way more expanded. You will traverse each level using stealth first and foremost, as many rooms and secrets will remain hidden with darkness until you explore them themselves.
There are eight different characters to choose from, each with their own unique ability. The Locksmith is able to pick lock doors, safes, ATM's and cash registers faster than anyone else, while The Cleaner can take out unsuspecting guards.
Another example is The Mole, who can dig through walls, giving him a huge advantage with certain levels. And The Hacker is able to manipulate security systems, giving you more view, control and sometimes even letting power shutdowns happen.
The Co-op found in Monaco can be very entertaining, with voice chat directing frustrations most of all towards the challenge of the maps themselves, as the game gets more difficult, especially with 4 players teaming up.
Monaco also has French culture inside, such as the characters and their enemies being French, but also being named after the sovereign city-state and even taking place there. It certainly has some charm and atmosphere to be found despite being in 2D.
Unfortunately, despite critical acclaim, Monaco is a commercial failure at the moment and is largely neglected by gamers. That's what you get with the video game industry; you either get lucky with Angry Birds, or go into obscurity like Monaco.
Rating: 8.0
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