Mad Adventures

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Mad Adventures is a single player and multiplayer casual racing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Nel and was released on November 22, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

Work together or betray each other! Unlock lobby-wide upgrades. Survive a 4-day expedition to reach the final boss. A Multiplayer 3D Platformer with a sprinkle of Roguelike and Battle Royale!

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Audience ScoreBased on 646 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

Fun and chaotic party game ideal for playing with friends, offering many laughs and social interaction.
Variety of unique mini-games and cooperative boss fights that keep gameplay engaging and fresh.
Lightweight, easily accessible with minimal system requirements, featuring solid controls and enjoyable music.

Limited content with only a few mini-games and bosses causes the game to become repetitive quickly.
Small and dwindling player base leading to difficulties finding active multiplayer lobbies.
Certain gameplay elements such as upgrades affect all players equally, removing competitive tension; occasional bugs and lack of content updates hinder longer-term enjoyment.

gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its variety, smooth mechanics, and engaging mini-game battle royale format, providing a fun and satisfying loop especially with friends. However, some users note repetitiveness due to limited maps and bosses, and desire more diverse levels, narrative progression, and new mechanics. Overall, it shows promise but could benefit from further content updates to maintain long-term interest.
- “This diversity of gameplay ideas is probably the game's biggest strength and together with the constant combat against other players keeps it fresh throughout the game.”
- “Every move, every beat, perfectly synchronized with the epic gameplay.”
- “Very fun with friends, and with a satisfying gameplay loop.”
- “The developer chose not to do the job of a real game developer and create meaningful bespoke levels, narrative based gameplay progression and so on.”
- “I'm sure in the future with updates this game will have a lot going for it, the gameplay shows some promise, so I'll check it out again in a year but right now there's nothing worth spending any time on.”
- “Hope they add some new games or mechanics later though.”
humor
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is consistently described as funny, silly, and entertaining, especially when played with friends. Many users highlight its randomness and lightheartedness as key sources of laughter, though some wish for more content to enhance the comedic experience. Overall, it is praised as a funny and enjoyable party game.
- “It is pretty funny to see the difference between a default lobby and one with tons of upgrades enabled.”
- “As long as you play with others, it's hilarious.”
- “This game is super cute, funny, and silly.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is widely praised for its high quality, unique style, and strong fit with the game's atmosphere, often described as catchy, vibing, and enjoyable. Players appreciate the soundtrack's contribution to the overall engaging and immersive experience.
- “The soundtrack is literally a gift from the gods.”
- “I spent about 30 minutes just listening to the main lobby music.”
- “The music is sick and fits very well into the nature of this game.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally described as low quality and minimalistic, featuring simple, low-poly 3D visuals that may deter some gamers but allow for easy accessibility and quick downloads. Despite not being cutting-edge, the art style is often seen as cute, soft, and stylish, complementing the game's light and relaxed atmosphere. Overall, the visuals are basic but fitting for a casual and party-friendly experience.
- “Cute graphics and music, feels good to play.”
- “The graphics seem a bit minimal but are also very cute and pretty at the same time.”
- “The art style is very minimal, which I like.”
- “While this is on PC, it has all the hallmarks and deficiencies of a console game, from the clunkier than needed control scheme to the less than cutting edge graphics.”
- “In terms of visuals, this features fairly low quality low poly 3D graphics which will deter a lot of gamers, understandably.”
- “Otherwise, a simple game with ridiculously bad graphics, but can be a lot of fun in parties / multiplayer.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect received mixed feedback, with some users acknowledging it as not the greatest but still present, while others noted that the game has no story at all.
- “Let's talk about the plot for a second.”
- “No story.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users praise the game for eliciting exceptionally deep and profound emotional responses, highlighting its unique ability to create meaningful, heartfelt experiences. The emotional impact is noted as both powerful and wholesome, especially within its competitive multiplayer context.
- “No other game in history has made me feel this deeply, this profoundly, about anything, ever.”
- “It made me quite emotional, like turning a pawn into a beautiful queen, except you aren't beautiful and you are a 30-year-old Discord mod.”
- “Nel - hats off for creating a wholesome 'competitive' multiplayer.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is highly optimized, allowing it to run smoothly even on very old systems like Windows 98. Users appreciate the efficient performance and well-paced upgrades, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The game is free to play and it's worth the time you spend in it. It's optimized really well; I love the fact that you can zoom in and out. The upgrades are worth it, and the pace to getting them is excellent.”
- “Optimizations: you can run this on a Windows 98; it's that optimized!”
- “Optimizations: you can run this on a Windows 98; it's that optimized!”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game currently offers limited replayability due to a small number of minigames, but as an early access title, additional maps and content are planned, which should enhance its replay value soon.
- “Sure, there are only a few minigames, so the replayability is a little low at the moment, but it is an early access version and the developer says there are more maps on the way soon—I genuinely can't wait.”
- “Sure, there are only a few minigames, so the replayability is a little low at the moment, but it is an early access version and the developer says there are more maps on the way soon.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's monetization heavily relies on the Steam marketplace, with key features locked behind transactions involving virtual items, making it feel like a cash grab where developers profit from every sale.
- “And while this all seems almost like a viable idea for a game, victory conditions are locked behind the Steam marketplace. The true purpose of this game is to run a cash grab through the Steam community market buying and selling "swords," with the developers taking a cut of every sale.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game is notably intense and time-consuming, often requiring significant effort or extra in-game resources to progress.