Incredible Mandy

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Incredible Mandy is a single player action adventure game with fantasy and anime themes. It was developed by IncredibleMandy and was released on November 26, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Experience a fantastic adventure across vast landscapes. From mountain top to canyon deep, from sea shores to hidden corridors, search for clues and solve the creative puzzles never seen elsewhere; use the sword in your hand and wisdom in your mind to challenge the overwhelmingly huge foes.

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Single-Player

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Beautiful visual style and calming music create an immersive atmosphere.
Challenging puzzles and well-designed boss fights add depth to the gameplay.
The game runs smoothly on the Steam Deck and offers a relaxing experience.

Controls can feel sluggish and unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating at times.
Some level design choices are poor, leading to confusion and potential player frustration.
The game lacks polish in certain areas, with bugs and inconsistent mechanics affecting the overall experience.

graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful visual design and inventive 3D environments, reminiscent of titles like "Zelda: Breath of the Wild" and "Rime." Players appreciate the art style, which features pastel colors and anime influences, as well as the smooth controls that enhance the overall experience. The combination of stunning visuals and calming music contributes to a relaxing and engaging atmosphere, making the game visually appealing and immersive.
- “The graphics are great and the 3D environment is really well made with very inventive platforming and puzzles.”
- “The visuals and atmosphere are amazing, reminding me of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Rime.”
- “Amazing visuals coupled with calm, yet interesting melodies.”
- “The graphics are simplistic and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
- “The art style is unoriginal and doesn't stand out in a crowded genre.”
- “The visuals are underwhelming and fail to capture the emotional depth of the story.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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43%
The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and beautifully composed pieces, enhancing the overall immersive experience. Reviewers appreciate the relaxing quality of the soundtrack, which complements the game's art style and puzzle design. Many express a desire for the original soundtrack to be available for purchase, highlighting its appeal.
- “Love the art style, music, the puzzles are interesting and can be quite clever at times.”
- “Wonderful sweet musical pieces, there needs to be more of these.”
- “The music is very calm and beautifully put together.”
- “If they sold the OST as DLC, then I would buy it for sure.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I expected a more dynamic soundtrack, but it ended up being quite bland.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story unfolds gradually through the main game and collectible items, with animated cutscenes enhancing the narrative experience. Players appreciate the engaging plot, especially when discovering comic collectibles, and the option to choose between a story-focused mode or a more combat-oriented experience adds to the game's appeal. Overall, the story captivates players, complemented by beautiful graphics and smooth controls.
- “The animated cutscenes are gorgeous and the story has me interested, especially if you find the comic collectibles.”
- “Really wonderful game, I haven't finished it yet but so far I am loving the story; the controls are smooth, and the graphics/art are lovely.”
- “Beautiful intro that awakened my interest in the story.”
- “Each level only has a couple of story elements, so the narrative reveals itself slowly.”
- “There is a story you will find throughout the main game and collectibles (mostly collectibles) that keeps you going to find out what it is.”
- “The beautiful intro awakened my interest in the story.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Incredible Mandy features appealing visuals and interesting mechanics, particularly with the light sword, but suffers from a lack of polish and consistent framerate issues that detract from the overall experience. While it shows great potential and may appeal to fans of games like Rime and Zelda, the execution falls short in several areas.
- “The sword mechanic is cool too.”
- “I highly recommend this game to people who enjoyed games like Rime and Zelda as they have similar art styles and similar game mechanics.”
- “Interesting game mechanics, interesting use of the light sword.”
- “This game looks like it has amazing potential; however, it has awful framerate throughout gameplay.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report issues with stability, particularly noting inconsistent mouse aiming, which may be buggy when attempting to aim at distant targets.
- “Aiming with the mouse is not consistent; it feels buggy when trying to aim far up.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experience constant lag and frame drops, which severely affects my gameplay experience.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game can be tedious, particularly when it involves executing puzzles that may feel repetitive or overly time-consuming.
- “Grinding can sometimes feel tedious, especially when executing puzzles.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
- “I find the grinding aspect to be overly time-consuming and lacking in excitement.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players acknowledge that, despite facing numerous in-game frustrations, the game ultimately succeeds in evoking strong emotional responses through its imaginative storytelling and experiences, leading to a sense of triumph.
- “Despite a high volume of persistent in-game frustrations and nuisances, it delivers in the most splendid fashion, radiating emotional triumph through imaginative escapades.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is highly praised for its stunning visuals, drawing comparisons to the enchanting worlds of "Zelda: Breath of the Wild" and "Rime," creating an immersive and captivating experience for players.
- “The visuals and atmosphere are amazing, reminding me of 'Zelda: Breath of the Wild' and 'Rime'.”