Maggie's Apartment

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Maggie's Apartment is a single player action game. It was developed by Duncan Cross and was released on August 1, 2017. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Locked in her one-room apartment, Maggie Mallowne must uncover the mysterious celebrity conspiracies of the outside world by talking to her neighbors through her apartment walls

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Adventure

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Single-Player

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 116 reviews

story45 positive mentions

character development3 negative mentions

Maggie's Apartment features stunning art and animation, creating a visually captivating experience that draws players in.
The game offers a unique and engaging story with memorable characters, blending humor and emotional depth effectively.
The voice acting is top-notch, enhancing the overall charm and immersion of the game.

The game is quite short, typically taking only 2-4 hours to complete, which may leave players wanting more.
Some puzzles can be obtuse or rely on 'moon logic', making progression frustrating at times.
Audio balancing issues detract from the experience, with some character dialogues being too quiet compared to background music.

story
97 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
51%
3%
The game's story is widely praised for its captivating narrative, rich character development, and engaging writing, often described as a blend of humor and depth. Players appreciate the unique art style and voice acting that enhance the storytelling experience, while the plot twists and emotional themes keep them invested throughout the relatively short gameplay. Overall, the story is seen as a standout feature, offering a satisfying and memorable adventure that resonates with players.
- “The story was genuinely amazing, and I love Maggie; she's actually the greatest of all time.”
- “A small-scale point-and-click mystery game, with a unique art style, but more importantly, a story that will enthrall you through in-game conversations with good writing and good voice acting.”
- “The art is beautiful, the voice acting is fun, and the story is interesting and revealed in such a way that it will keep you guessing all the while.”
- “There are some things I may never understand about the turn of the plot or the characters' motivations.”
- “However, aspects of the story, keeping things as vague as possible in order to avoid spoilers, go unresolved by the end.”
- “The game concludes its main plot well enough, but there's a certain something big that isn't really explained.”
graphics
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
42%
7%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and charming art style, which many players find visually stunning and a significant draw for the game. The artwork is described as beautiful and engaging, complementing the quirky story and characters, while some players appreciate the simplistic animation as adding to the overall charm. Overall, the visuals are considered a standout feature, enhancing the gaming experience significantly.
- “Fantastic art style, story, and a wonderful experience!”
- “The artwork and animation are visually stunning.”
- “The art style is interesting but unique.”
- “But I had hoped for more than just the visuals.”
- “If I do go back to the game, it'll be to pull the graphics out...”
- “The art style was charming as well as the characters in them.”
music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
34%
14%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while many players praise the stunning soundtrack and its integration with the gameplay, some have noted issues with volume balance, particularly during emotional moments where character vocals are drowned out. Overall, the music is described as beautiful and memorable, enhancing the game's artistic and narrative elements. Players appreciate the clever use of music within the game environment, contributing to an engaging experience.
- “Beautiful art style, amazing music, and all around a fun puzzle game.”
- “I love the art style, the music, and especially the story.”
- “The story is well-paced, the characters and environment are illustrated wonderfully, the soundtrack and voice acting was some of the best I've heard in a while.”
- “Songs with vocals play nonstop in the background during gameplay, so I lowered the volume to prevent the characters from competing with the background music. However, during the emotional climax, I didn't even realize a character was singing to me because her song is 50% quieter than every other song in the game.”
- “The music is often overshadowed by the background vocals, making it difficult to appreciate the emotional moments when characters are singing.”
- “The character's song during a crucial moment was so quiet compared to the other tracks that I completely missed it, which detracted from the overall experience.”
humor
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm and clever writing, blending lightheartedness with emotional depth. Players appreciate the engaging voice acting and memorable characters, noting that the humor ranges from whimsical to dark without feeling overdone. Overall, the game successfully balances hilarity with poignant themes, making it a delightful and thought-provoking experience.
- “It's a weird, fun little adventure game with solid writing, fun voice acting, and a unique look and sense of humor.”
- “The game in its entirety takes 2 hours (generously), although you may wish to replay it to experience new dialogue trees--the voice acting is superb and the conversations, hilarious.”
- “Not only charming and, at points, hilariously written and voice-acted, Maggie's Apartment is an incredibly smart and thought-provoking game.”
emotional
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game elicits a strong emotional response from players, blending humor with poignant moments that resonate deeply. Many reviewers highlight the impactful storytelling, lovable characters, and the balance between lightheartedness and mature themes, resulting in a memorable and touching experience. The emotional climax, while occasionally hindered by audio mixing issues, ultimately leaves a lasting impression, with some players expressing that it moved them to tears.
- “What a delightfully strange game... it's a lot more touching and poignant than you'd think it'd be.”
- “You're in for an emotional ride with this game, and all I can say is it's best to go in completely blind so that you can get the full impact of all of the twists and turns.”
- “The story itself is very cute, and at the same time, kind of heart-wrenching towards the end.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
Gameplay is characterized by a user-friendly interface and simplified point-and-click mechanics, though some players find progression challenging due to obscure solutions and a lack of clear instructions. While the animation and visual quality are praised, the audio balance can detract from the experience, particularly during key moments. Overall, the gameplay is engaging and enjoyable, despite some initial frustrations.
- “I would definitely recommend it to others, as it's very user-friendly and most people shouldn't have a hard time navigating gameplay.”
- “Watch the trailer, the last quarter is actual gameplay; it'll give you a sense of the animation and visual quality.”
- “I bought it for its animation and art which I adore, but it's an amazing story and gameplay experience.”
- “Songs with vocals play nonstop in the background during gameplay, so I lowered the volume to avoid the characters competing with the background music. However, during the emotional climax, I didn't even realize a character was singing to me because her song is 50% quieter than every other song in the game.”
- “Figuring out how to progress can be baffling and require solutions that are hard to logically reach unless you remember the old point-and-click gameplay standby of 'examine everything, try to combine every object with every other object, exhaust every dialogue choice.'”
- “The beginning was a bit frustrating gameplay-wise since I was unaware of one of the mechanics of the game and the controls weren't listed anywhere.”
character development
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
Character development in the game is highly praised for its engaging storytelling and charming character designs, which blend quirky animations with a mature narrative that explores complex themes like emotional manipulation and denial. The voice acting complements the unique character designs, enhancing the overall experience and making the characters memorable and relatable. Overall, the combination of artistic style and depth in character portrayal contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The character designs are gorgeous (the pillow-y Maggie and the spindly Randy were my favorites!) and the voice acting is great.”
- “The contrast of quirky cartoony character designs on a base of very realistic mature story is what makes this whole game even more interesting, providing a look/commentary into human behavior, especially the darker parts like emotional manipulation, obsession, emotional comforts, destructive fantasizing, and denial of reality.”
- “But the bulk of the game is in storytelling, and character development that is really the quality of this game.”
- “The contrast of quirky cartoony character designs on a base of very realistic mature story is what makes this whole game even more interesting, providing a look/commentary into human behavior, especially the darker parts of it like emotional manipulation, obsession, emotional comforts, destructive fantasizing, and denial of reality.”
- “Character designs overall are cute, but the one for Randy is great.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect to be well-balanced, offering a challenge that requires effort without crossing into tedium.
- “The grinding feels endless and often tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find the grind to be repetitive and draining, which takes away from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “While some grinding is expected, this game takes it to an extreme that feels more like a chore than a challenge.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is praised for its unique and bizarre charm, complemented by engaging characters and a captivating plot. Players appreciate the artistic style, particularly Anatola Howard's work, which enhances the overall experience.
- “I really love the characters and the overall bizarre atmosphere of the little world in this game. It's a bit difficult, but that's just because I'm not that great at these types of games in general. Highly recommend!”
- “Fun atmosphere, engaging plot, and Anatola Howard's art is to die for.”

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Maggie's Apartment is a action game.

Maggie's Apartment is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing Maggie's Apartment.

Maggie's Apartment was released on August 1, 2017.

Maggie's Apartment was developed by Duncan Cross.

Maggie's Apartment has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Maggie's Apartment is a single player game.

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