When comparing CounterSpy vs Monument Valley, the Slant community recommends Monument Valley for most people. In the question“What are the best offline Android games?” Monument Valley is ranked 1st while CounterSpy is ranked 24th. 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.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Can be easily played while offline, which is great for those that may not always have an internet connection
CounterSpy can be played while there is no internet connection to the device it is being played on, making for a great game to play on airplanes or other places with no internet connection.
Pro Graphics and soundtrack are amazingly fitting to the 60s spy theme
CounterSpy was originally created for the Playstation PSN, meaning this is a console quality game. The sound design as well as the graphics stand out as top notch, putting the game way above what is on offer normally on Android.
Pro Amazing level changes
Level changes and differs everytime you play.
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 Controls
The touch controls are not as responsive as playing with a controller and may take some time to get used to them.
Con The game is too short
The base game only has ten levels that can be completed within 20 minutes.