Mable and the Wood

31%
Game Brain Score Based on 3 reviews
  • gameplay
  • story
  • graphics
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Mable & The Wood on PC is really enjoyable at times and very frustrating at others. Furthermore, Mable & The Wood caused a full cycle of emotions while playing through the main story.
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Will you banish the darkness from the world, or will you become it? Mable & The Wood is an adventure platformer about a shape-shifting girl whose power might be destroying the world she's trying to save.

  • Mac OS
  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Xbox One
  • Linux
  • Xbox
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Reviews

31%
Audience ScoreBased on 3 reviews
graphics2 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • Lovely, pixelated visuals that enhance the game's aesthetic appeal.
  • Interesting combat and traversal mechanics with fun transformations.
  • Variety of boss encounters and multiple endings add replay value.
  • Cumbersome and awkward gameplay, making navigation frustrating.
  • Poor map design leads to confusion and getting lost easily.
  • Bugs and glitches detract from the overall experience.
  • gameplay5 mentions

    The gameplay of "Mable & The Wood" features a unique combat and traversal mechanic that is complemented by forgiving checkpoints and infinite lives, allowing for a more forgiving experience. However, many players find the overall execution lacking, with cumbersome controls, a lack of environmental variety, and an unengaging storyline detracting from its interesting premise and visuals.

    • “Mable and the Wood is a side-scrolling metroidvania game with a unique combat/traversal mechanic.”
    • “Fascinating combat/traverse mechanic, forgiving checkpoints and infinite lives, possibility to avoid killing the beasts is a nice touch.”
    • “Great look, interesting concepts with combat and traversal, simple mechanics.”
    • “Gameplay feels cumbersome and awkward far too often; the environment lacks variety and challenge, and the storyline is not particularly engaging.”
    • “Mable and the Wood is a side-scrolling metroidvania game with a unique combat and traversal mechanic.”
    • “The gameplay mechanics are simple, which detracts from the overall experience.”
  • story4 mentions

    The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it unengaging and poorly executed, while others appreciate its unique take within the metroidvania genre. While "Mable & the Wood" offers an emotional journey, issues like awkward controls and bugs detract from the overall experience. Overall, the narrative seems to lack consistency in quality and engagement.

    • “Furthermore, Mable & the Wood caused a full cycle of emotions while playing through the main story.”
    • “Mable & the Wood comes with an interesting take on combat, but shoddy controls, bugs, and odd storytelling prevent it from being an enjoyable journey through the game's cursed kingdom.”
    • “Metroidvania type game, transformations are quick and easy to learn, good story.”
    • “The story felt disjointed and lacked a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “Character development was minimal, leaving me feeling disconnected from their journeys.”
    • “The plot twists were predictable and failed to deliver any real surprises.”
  • graphics2 mentions

    The graphics of "Mable & The Wood" are praised for their lovely pixelated visuals and impressive creature design, contributing to an engaging aesthetic experience. However, some reviewers feel that the visuals do not compensate for the lack of engaging gameplay.

    • “The lovely pixelated visuals are a standout feature, complemented by good boss battles with excellent creature design and an impressive soundtrack.”
  • music1 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised, with reviewers highlighting an impressive soundtrack that complements the lovely pixelated visuals and enhances the overall experience, particularly during the engaging boss battles.

    • “The impressive soundtrack really elevates the entire gaming experience.”
    • “The music perfectly complements the lovely, pixelated visuals and enhances the atmosphere.”
    • “The combination of good boss battles and an excellent soundtrack makes for an unforgettable experience.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game's stability is hindered by a poorly designed map that can lead to players getting lost, along with occasional glitches and a reliance on trial and error to progress.

    • “It's easy to get lost due to the poor map design, and there are several glitches that disrupt gameplay. A lot of trial and error is needed to progress.”
    • “The game suffers from frequent crashes and stability issues that make it frustrating to play.”
    • “I encountered numerous bugs that affected my experience, making it hard to enjoy the game without constant interruptions.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game features multiple endings, which enhances its replayability for players interested in exploring different outcomes.

    • “The multiple endings offer significant replay value for those who enjoy exploring different outcomes.”
    • “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the variety of choices and paths available.”
    • “The game encourages experimentation, making you want to replay it to uncover all the secrets.”
    • “Multiple endings offer more replay value if you're inclined to explore them.”
    • “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play through it again.”
    • “The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying the game feel redundant.”
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