Made Marion
- November 16, 2023
- Velvet Cupcake Games
Get on Steam"Made Marion" is an otome visual novel set in the world of Robin Hood, where players assume the role of Lady Marion of Glastonbury. After being removed from her position of power and forced into an arranged marriage, Marion finds herself in Sherwood Forest, navigating political tensions and uncovering her true identity. With multiple routes and potential romances, players will help Marion determine her path as a freedom fighter, knight-at-arms, or reluctant spy, and perhaps even discover love along the way.
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Reviews
- The artwork and design of the game are stunning, making it one of the prettiest otomes available.
- The writing is engaging and consistent, with a well-plotted story and meaningful choices that lead to different endings.
- The character development, particularly of Marion and her relationship with Robin, is well-executed and adds depth to the narrative.
- The current content is limited, with only two routes available for one character, which some players feel does not justify the price.
- While the writing is solid, it may not stand out as exceptional compared to other visual novels.
- There are concerns about the game's development timeline and whether the funding will be sufficient to complete all planned routes.
- story26 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The story is praised for its detailed and well-plotted narrative, featuring strong character development, particularly the protagonist's journey towards self-assurance. The writing is described as consistent and engaging, drawing players into a captivating medieval fantasy world. With the promise of additional storylines and routes, the game offers good replayability, especially for fans of romance visual novels.
“The writing is wonderfully consistent, and I find the story familiar in all the best ways as well as new in enticingly interesting ways.”
“Her growth and development is truly the central heart of this story, and I enjoyed seeing her grow into being a stronger and more self-assured person, even though she had real doubts about herself at the start of the story.”
“The author's voice draws you into this medieval fantasy story like no other.”
“I find myself anticipating the other routes more, so it's a bit pricey just for a Robin story in early access, but I earnestly can only hope the support was well placed.”
“Only played the prologue so far, but the writing and the story seem very well done.”
“I truly can’t wait for the other routes to start fleshing out the story even more.”
- music9 mentions
- 78 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised as delightful and beautiful, enhancing the overall experience alongside the stunning art and design. Players appreciate the option to listen to the soundtrack and enjoy the special effects, often finding themselves captivated enough to pause and fully immerse in the music. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that complements the game's aesthetic appeal.
“The art and design of the game is top-notch - this is absolutely one of the prettiest otomes I've ever played, indie or otherwise - and the music of the game was so delightful, I sometimes stopped reading to close my eyes and concentrate on the beautiful soundtrack.”
“I enjoyed the soundtrack of the game and the special effects.”
“The art and music are also beautiful.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their gorgeous art style and effective storytelling. While some players find certain elements too clean, the overall artwork is considered phenomenal and visually appealing.
“This game has a gorgeous art style and a phenomenal way of telling the story.”
“The artwork for this game is absolutely stunning.”
“The visuals are incredibly detailed and immersive.”
“At first, I was a bit skeptical, as some of the artwork is a bit too clean for me personally.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game boasts strong replayability, which is expected to improve further with the addition of new storylines.
“It has great replayability, which will only increase with the new storylines.”
“The replayability is impressive, especially with the addition of new storylines.”
“Replayability is a strong point, and the upcoming storylines will enhance it even further.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by memorable scenes, such as the "boooooks" moment, which resonates with players and elicits genuine laughter, showcasing clever writing and relatable situations.
“I loved the 'boooooks' scene; it was one of the moments that made me laugh because I knew I would have fallen for Will's bribe.”
“The witty dialogue and clever puns kept me chuckling throughout the game.”
“I couldn't stop laughing at the absurd situations the characters found themselves in; the humor is spot on!”
