Maggie's Movies-Camera,Action!

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"Maggie's Movies-Camera, Action!" is a time management game where you play as Maggie, an aspiring movie director. Help Maggie follow her dream by handling behind-the-scenes drama, filming and directing her movie, and managing various locations and characters. Complete 93 levels to make it in the world of showbiz and discover if you have what it takes to be a successful movie director.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

story5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a well-thought-out story and engaging mechanics, making it enjoyable to play.
Players appreciate the ability to unlock menu upgrades without excessive grinding, which is a refreshing change.
The graphics and character designs are charming, and the gameplay loop is addictive, keeping players entertained throughout.

The sound design is unbalanced, with certain sound effects, like those from drink machines, being particularly annoying.
Some levels feel too short or drag on, leading to a frustrating pacing experience.
The story can be inconsistent, with awkward dialogue and a lack of depth in character development, making it feel flat at times.

story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
58%
16%
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its interesting themes and character development, particularly the protagonist's strength and moral values. However, others found the pacing inconsistent and felt that certain plotlines lacked depth or resolution. Overall, while the narrative has its engaging moments, it may not resonate with everyone, especially compared to other titles in the genre.
- “There were some uncomfortable moments, for sure, but Maggie's strength of character is inspiring, and I appreciate where the story took us.”
- “Oh how I loved this game, awesome story that keeps you hooked to your seat and awesome characters as well.”
- “It tells us a story of a kind-hearted girl that does not forget about her ideals despite the difficult environment.”
- “The story is just okay, strangely slow in some places, and too fast in others.”
- “Some of the storylines are better than others; this one I feel like could have been stronger.”
- “Also, this is probably the most uninspired story I've seen in a gamehouse spin-off.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
44%
33%
The gameplay is characterized by well-thought-out mechanics and a satisfying progression system that allows players to unlock menu upgrades without excessive grinding. While the core loop of serving customers quickly remains addictive and familiar, it may feel repetitive compared to other titles in the genre. Overall, players appreciate the engaging story and the balance between gameplay and narrative, despite some wishing for more innovation.
- “The story is nice, the mechanics are well thought through, and this is the first time management game where you can get all the menu upgrades without a grind, which was very nice for a change.”
- “I think they are amazing in many aspects and have the best gameplay.”
- “This is your typical gamehouse original stories-type gameplay.”
- “The basic gameplay loop (try to serve as many customers as possible as quickly as possible, balancing between 'in-a-row' combos and the customers losing patience) is still hella addictive.”
- “Doesn't change much from the gameplay perspective, but does stall the story (and yes, I play these games for the story as well).”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
20%
60%
The game's soundtrack is praised for being catchy and fitting the mood of various scenes, blending calm and cheerful elements effectively. However, some users found certain animated sounds distracting, leading them to play their own music instead. The option to adjust music and sound effects separately is a noted feature.
- “Music is both calm and cheerful and fits every scene perfectly.”
- “Some of the animated sounds drove me nuts, so I tended to play the game blasting other music to drown out the other sounds, especially any drink machine in the game.”
- “Pause a level to access separate sliders for music and SFX, show game hints, and full-screen.”
- “The soundtrack is actually very catchy, as if I can feel the mood of Hollywood and orchestra.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics received positive feedback, with users appreciating their quality and distinctiveness across the three connected games, despite similar gameplay. The visual elements contribute significantly to the overall enjoyment and challenge of the experience.
- “I really enjoyed the graphics, the challenges, and earning every achievement.”
- “Even though all three games are connected with the same company, they are surprisingly different in some aspects; I am mostly speaking about graphics, while the gameplay is basically the same.”
- “Even though all three games are connected with the same company, they are surprisingly different in some aspects, particularly in graphics, while the gameplay is basically the same.”