Zenge vs Monument Valley 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zenge
Embark on a relaxing puzzle journey as a lonely journeyman trapped between worlds and time. Immerse yourself in a visually stunning and musically rich experience with no distractions like points or move counters.
- Puzzle gameplay
- Narrative-driven story
- Relaxing experience
- Gorgeous art
- Immersive music
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Zenge is a peculiar puzzle game, telling the story of Eon - a lonely journeyman who's stuck between the worlds and time. Game is intended to be a relaxing experience, thus there are no points, stars, tutorials, move counters, in game shops or any other distractors. Just pure, immersive journey with Eon, told through gorgeous art and music. Made by Michal "Hamster" Pawlowski and Konrad Januszewski (he drew it!). Thanks for supporting us!
Monument Valley 2
Guide a mother and child through a world of magical architecture and illusionary pathways. Solve meditative puzzles by manipulating the environment to uncover the secrets of Sacred Geometry. This standalone adventure offers a beautiful, impossible world with contemporary visuals and immersive audio.
- Guide mother and child through magical architecture
- Discover illusionary pathways and puzzles
- Learn secrets of Sacred Geometry
- Standalone new story
- Individually crafted puzzles
- Contemporary geometric visuals
- Beautiful interactive audio
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Guide a mother and her child as they embark on a journey through magical architecture, discovering illusionary pathways and delightful puzzles as you learn the secrets of the Sacred Geometry. Sequel to the Apple Game of the Year 2014, Monument Valley 2 presents a brand new adventure set in a beautiful and impossible world. Help Ro as she teaches her child about the mysteries of the valley, exploring stunning environments and manipulating architecture to guide them on their way. ===== “Subtly more sophisticated than its predecessor” - WIRED “Little vignettes of a surreal world that works its socks off to make me happy” - POLYGON “I was enraptured by everything I saw and heard” - DESTRUCTOID “One of the best gaming experiences available on any device, let alone mobile” - POCKETGAMER ===== A STANDALONE ADVENTURE A completely new story from the Monument Valley universe. You don’t need to have previously played Monument Valley to enjoy Monument Valley 2. INDIVIDUALLY CRAFTED PUZZLES Enjoy beautiful levels filled with illusory, meditative puzzles, using brand new interactions to explore the changing dynamics between characters. CONTEMPORARY VISUALS Artwork inspired by an eclectic mixture of architectural styles, artistic movements and personal influences, each translated into stunning geometric structures. BEAUTIFUL AUDIO Immerse yourself in uniquely melodic interactive soundscapes, tailored perfectly to every step of Ro and her child’s journey. ===== Monument Valley 2 is only compatible with devices running iOS 9 or later.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Monument Valley 2 at 14K against Zenge's 258. Monument Valley 2 also leads on chart position (#23 vs #187). Zenge's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 77%) and price ($1.99 vs $3.99). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Zenge costs $1.99 and Monument Valley 2 $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Zenge against 4.7 for Monument Valley 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monument Valley 2 has 14K ratings behind it against 258, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Zenge's written reviews are positive against 77% of Monument Valley 2's.
| Parameter | Zenge | Monument Valley 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (258 ratings) | 4.7 (14K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 86.0% of reviews — better | 76.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 258 | 14K — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #187 | #23 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 429 MB | 325 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michal Pawlowski | ustwo games |
Customer experience
Zenge
Monument Valley 2
User reviews
Zenge
From 258 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🌟 Beautiful graphics and artwork
- 🧠 Challenging yet solvable puzzles
- 🎶 Relaxing and atmospheric music
- 👍 Smooth and intuitive gameplay
- ⏱️ No timers or time pressure
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or performance issues
- 🔍 Unclear story/background
- 🕰️ Game length could be longer
Monument Valley 2
From 14K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💎 Stunning visuals and graphics
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack and sound design
- 🧩 Unique and creative puzzles
- 🧘♀️ Relaxing and therapeutic gameplay
- 👨👧 Compelling mother-daughter storyline
Room to improve
- 🕰️ Gameplay is too short and easy
- 💰 Expensive for the amount of content
- 🔁 Lacks replayability and challenge compared to the first game
- 📚 Unclear or underdeveloped storyline
Bugs and requests
Zenge
Reported bugs
2 issues- Music/sound cutting out on later levels
- Unresponsive controls on some devices
Requested features
3 requests- More levels and puzzles
- Undo/restart option for puzzles
- Optimization for newer devices
Monument Valley 2
Reported bugs
2 issues- Occasional crashes or performance issues
- Compatibility problems on certain devices
Requested features
4 requests- More challenging and complex puzzles
- Additional levels and content updates
- Difficulty settings or modes
- Deeper exploration of the Monument Valley lore and characters
In-app purchases
Zenge
No in-app purchases
Monument Valley 2
No in-app purchases
