When comparing SimpleRockets vs Monument Valley, the Slant community recommends Monument Valley for most people. In the question“What are the best one handed Android games?” Monument Valley is ranked 1st while SimpleRockets is ranked 50th. 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 Low barrier to entry
Simple Rockets is a breeze to pick up and play thanks to the swift way it allows one to build a rocket right off the bat and launch it.
Pro Rewards creativity
It's really fun to experiment with the essentially infinite rocket designs you can come up with.
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 Includes in app purchases
Simple Rockets, despite being upfront paid at $1.99 also includes in app purchases that are $0.99 per item which can be seen as costly due to having already "purchased" the app.
Con The game is too short
The base game only has ten levels that can be completed within 20 minutes.