Underplayed Gems

Montero (2018)

Montero cover
Developer
Reb_Orn
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
3.6 of 5, 14 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A slow-burn fantasy mystery where you methodically investigate a procedurally generated village, piecing together clues while fending off rare, dangerous monsters in tense, hour-long sessions.

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What players say

Players compare it to old-school RPGs where you must read and think rather than just fight. The game is challenging, requiring careful resource management and preparation. It has a unique mix of investigation and survival crafting, with a dark atmosphere and music that evokes Arcanum. Some players are put off by the steep learning curve and lack of guidance.

Screenshots

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.