Maggie's Apartment

97%
Game Brain Score Based on 97 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • music
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"Maggie's Apartment" is a detailed and immersive exploration game where players delve into the life of the titular Maggie. By searching her apartment, players will uncover clues about Maggie's personality, relationships, and past. The game's richly observed environment and multiple endings encourage multiple playthroughs to fully understand Maggie's story.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

97%
Audience ScoreBased on 97 reviews
story37 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game features stunning artwork and charming character designs that enhance the overall experience.
  • The story is engaging and filled with humor, emotional depth, and unexpected twists that keep players invested.
  • Voice acting and music are top-notch, adding to the immersive atmosphere of the game.
  • The game is quite short, with some players wishing for a longer experience or more content.
  • Certain puzzles can be cryptic or rely on 'moon logic,' which may frustrate some players.
  • The mechanics of dragging items and interacting with the environment are not clearly explained, leading to confusion.
  • story84 mentions

    The game's story is widely praised for its captivating narrative, rich character development, and unique blend of humor and darker themes. Players appreciate the well-written dialogue and engaging plot twists, which keep them invested throughout the relatively short experience. The art and voice acting further enhance the storytelling, making it a memorable and emotionally resonant journey.

    • “The characters have great personality and the story is incredibly captivating.”
    • “A great mystery with rich characters and a story you can get invested in.”
    • “Beautifully told story, great voice acting, great characters, great world.”
    • “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.”
  • graphics33 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and beautiful art style, which diverges from typical game visuals and adds charm to the overall experience. Players appreciate the stunning artwork and animation, describing them as visually captivating and integral to the game's emotional impact. The combination of appealing character designs, vibrant visuals, and effective voice acting enhances the storytelling, making the graphics a standout feature of the game.

    • “Overall a short game, but the fantastic artwork by itself was enough to make this purchase worthwhile.”
    • “The artwork and animation are visually stunning.”
    • “Maggie's apartment is a fully voice-acted point-and-click game, and the artwork (both backgrounds and characters) is absolutely beautiful.”
    • “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 storyline is really goofy, and cute, and bizarre; the whole game just had a really solid dreamy aesthetic to it.”
  • music17 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and memorability, with many reviewers highlighting the stunning soundtrack and clever integration into gameplay, such as the radio feature. The voice acting complements the music beautifully, contributing to an overall enchanting experience that enhances the game's artistic and narrative elements. Many players found themselves with the soundtrack stuck in their heads, indicating its lasting impact.

    • “I would recommend this game to anybody that appreciates art, music, drama, and love robots.”
    • “The art is amazing, the music is stunning, the plot twists are unexpected!”
    • “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.”
    • “The dialogue and music are incredibly sweet as well, and an 8 track album comes along with the game purchase (happy go randy me is the best song (^:)”
    • “Moreover, the radio in the apartment played music which doubled as the menu to control sound in the game (clever).”
    • “Also, I've had most of the soundtrack stuck in my head all day!”
  • humor13 mentions

    The humor in the game is described as a delightful blend of charm and wit, featuring solid writing and engaging voice acting that elicits both laughter and emotional resonance. Players appreciate the unique art direction and memorable characters, noting a balance between lightheartedness and darker themes, which enhances the overall experience. The humor is characterized as both funny and thought-provoking, making it a standout aspect of the adventure.

    • “It's a weird, fun little adventure game with solid writing, fun voice acting, and a unique look and sense of humor.”
    • “I love the way each piece of the game fits together into something so humorous and charming.”
    • “The bit with the cop and the pirated music made me laugh out loud.”
  • emotional10 mentions

    The game is praised for its unexpected emotional depth, blending humor with poignant storytelling that resonates long after playing. Players appreciate the lovable characters, unique art style, and quality writing, which together create a rich emotional experience that tackles mature themes with a playful touch. The impactful ending leaves many feeling deeply moved, highlighting the game's ability to evoke strong feelings through its narrative and character development.

    • “What a delightfully strange game... it's a lot more touching and poignant than you'd think it would 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.”
    • “This game's ending left me speechless, overly emotional, and to the point of tears almost...”
  • gameplay9 mentions

    The gameplay is generally user-friendly and visually appealing, with a simplified point-and-click mechanic that can be engaging yet occasionally frustrating due to unclear controls and progression challenges. While some players may find the need to exhaust all options to advance baffling, the overall experience is enjoyable and complemented by a strong narrative and artistic quality.

    • “I would definitely recommend it to others, as it's very user-friendly and most people shouldn't have a hard time navigating gameplay.”
    • “I bought it for its animation and art which I adore, but it's an amazing story and gameplay experience.”
    • “The gameplay mechanics are a simplified form of point and click.”
    • “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 development9 mentions

    The character development in the game is highly praised for its intricate storytelling and charming, quirky designs that effectively complement the mature themes explored. Reviewers highlight the contrast between the colorful, cartoonish character designs and the serious narrative, which delves into complex human behaviors such as emotional manipulation and obsession. Overall, the combination of unique character designs and strong voice acting enhances the game's emotional depth and engagement.

    • “The artwork is amazing, the character designs are amazing, and the experience this game gave me was... amazing!”
    • “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.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a fun and engaging environment, complemented by a captivating plot and stunning artwork by Anatola Howard, which enhances the overall experience.

    • “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the world with every detail.”
    • “The game's ambiance perfectly complements the storyline, creating a captivating experience.”
    • “The art style and sound design work together to create a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding in the game to be well-balanced, offering a satisfying challenge that requires effort without becoming tedious or overly repetitive.

    • “The grinding feels endless and becomes a chore rather than a challenge.”
    • “I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which made the game feel monotonous.”
    • “The amount of grinding required to progress is frustrating and detracts from the overall enjoyment.”
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Play time

6hMedian play time
6hAverage play time
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