Before mobile gaming was ruined by rampant free-to-play exploitation, the Monument Valley series was a shining example of how even phone games possessed artistic merit. Now, Monument Valley 1 and 2 are coming to PC as new Panoramic Editions. Find out if your computer can handle this new spin on the beloved puzzle games.
Why the Monument Valley Hype?
Monument Valley is one of our favorite game franchises. We gave the original a perfect score, and praised it as “an excellent, meditative puzzler for iPhone that dazzles from start to finish.” That game and its sequel were released for Android, as well, and later received DLC.
Monument Valley: Panoramic Edition makes both mobile games even more gorgeous by turning them into PC games. Specifically, “Panoramic” refers to this update’s biggest selling point: The game now supports 21:9 ultrawide gaming monitors. So you can see even more of the stunning hand-crafted dioramas as you explore the game’s whimsical puzzle worlds.
Where Can I Buy the Monument Valley 1 and 2: Panoramic Editions?
Monument Valley and Monument Valley 2's Panoramic Editions are separate purchases, instead of a single package. However, if you buy both games you receive a discount. Both games will be available on Steam starting July 12. There's no console version.
Monument Valley 1 and 2: Panoramic Edition’s Minimum System Requirements
- OS: 64-bit Windows 7
- CPUCPU: Intel Core i5
- MemoryMemory: 8GB RAM
- GPUGPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 460
- DirectX: Version 11
- Available Storage: 1GB
How Can You Play the Monument Valley 1 and 2: Panoramic Editions?
Although the original games relied on mobile touch-screen controls, Monument Valley: Panoramic Edition supports keyboard and mouse. The games' Steam pages don't list controller support, and there's no word if they're Steam Deck verified.
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