When comparing Wonderputt vs Monument Valley, the Slant community recommends Monument Valley for most people. In the question“What are the best iOS puzzle games with a focus on optical illusions?” Monument Valley is ranked 1st while Wonderputt is ranked 6th. The most important reason people chose Monument Valley is:
The gameplay for Monument Valley revolves around manipulating the environment in order to let your character proceed to the next level. It's similar to Fez in that it's obviously inspired by Escher paintings, requiring you to manipulate "impossible" architecture.
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Pros
Pro Well designed morphing mini golf course
When you start up the game you see one course in its entirety and would not think there is much on offer, but that could not be farther from the truth as the design of the course incorporates many different levels through allowing the course to morph as you progress.
Pro New HD graphics and bigger canvas over Flash web based version
The bigger canvas allows for better touch controls dues to the size of where a player needs to touch and control the ball. The better graphics of course allows the game to look sharp on HD displays.
Pro Better controls on touch screen than Flash version
There is a flash version of the game for PC that can be difficult to control due to having to use ones mouse or touchpad, luckily the iOS version of the game allows for a more tactile control due to the touchscreen controls.
Pro The scenery is beautiful and incorporates clever Escher inspired gameplay mechanics
The gameplay for Monument Valley revolves around manipulating the environment in order to let your character proceed to the next level. It's similar to Fez in that it's obviously inspired by Escher paintings, requiring you to manipulate "impossible" architecture.
Pro No need for internet connection with offline gameplay
Monument Valley allows for offline gameplay, meaning that the user does not need an internet connection to play once the game has been downloaded onto his/her device.
Pro Perfect balance of difficulty in puzzles
No puzzle is too difficult or too easy. Never frustrating.
Pro Illustrative soundtrack
The soundtrack really helps illustrate the beautiful surrounding world in which the game is set.
Cons
Con Penalization for time used
The longer one takes on the course the more one is penalized, which can force players to feel rushed and also does not allow one to enjoy the scenery of the game, which is disappointing.
Con The game is too short
The base game only has ten levels that can be completed within 20 minutes.