Magical Battle Festa
- November 21, 2014
- Fly System
- 7h median play time
Get on Steam"Magical Battle Festa" is a fast-paced, action-packed arena battler where players control magical girls in real-time combat. Choose from a variety of characters, each with their own unique abilities and playstyles, and battle it out in vibrant, anime-inspired environments. With support for both online and local multiplayer, it's a great choice for those looking for a frantic and fun party game.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Unique fighting style and a different approach to arena-style games, providing a fun experience.
- Good graphics and character design, with a charming story that appeals to anime fans.
- Offers enjoyable multiplayer options, especially when playing with friends, despite the lack of an active online community.
- Controls are clunky and difficult to master, especially without a controller, leading to frustrating gameplay.
- The game suffers from performance issues, including crashes and poor optimization, making it hard to enjoy.
- Limited content and short gameplay length, with many players feeling the game lacks depth and replayability.
- story28 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally perceived as short and somewhat limited, with many players completing it in under four hours. While some appreciate its unique and anime-inspired elements, others find it cliché and lacking depth. Overall, the story is described as fun and engaging, but it could benefit from more content and variety.
“Haven't played the game a whole lot but in all due respect, I highly recommend you give this game a try. The ideas and story are nicely implemented, and that soundtrack always seems to come back to you. Plus, the game has great music in general.”
“The story is fun if not a bit anime cliché, and that is what makes it good.”
“Awesome fighting game, the story mode was pretty cool and unique the way it told it.”
“Way too short though, beat all of the story, the tournament mode, and survival all in under 4 hours.”
“Poor, very limited story.”
“The story is silly and anime as hell.”
- gameplay23 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its unique mechanics and art style, while others criticize it for being overly simplistic and lacking depth. Many noted that the combat often devolves into button-mashing, and the mechanics can feel broken or frustrating at times. Overall, while there are interesting elements and potential for fun, the gameplay is seen as limited and not engaging enough to justify its current price point.
“Gameplay is not what I expected, but it features a unique fighting style and a different approach to the 'arena shoujo' games.”
“The gameplay mechanics have depth, with classes like 'bushido mage,' 'holy mage,' and 'magical cyborg.' It includes unique mechanics like just guard and invulnerable wake-ups, making it feel like what the DBZ Raging Blast games should have been like on PC with controller support.”
“Great action, good graphics, nice story, and unique gameplay elements such as controlling minions to fight alongside you. I recommend co-op if your friend is easy to get mad over losing!”
“The gameplay mechanics are broken and frustrating.”
“Gameplay too limited, mostly easy and boring button mashing.”
“Don't let the kawaii fool you; the gameplay is pretty much just button mashing and camera checkup.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the art style and overall aesthetic as appealing and well-executed. However, some players note that the graphics feel outdated and show signs of aging, particularly in comparison to modern standards. While the visuals are generally considered good, technical issues like frame rate drops in multiplayer modes detract from the overall experience.
“The graphics and voice acting are well done, and the music is catchy. This game isn't for everyone, but I'd say give it a chance if you're curious.”
“Good story, good graphics.”
“Love the fighting style; they put a good amount of work into the graphics.”
“I was interested in the story when I first downloaded this game, but when I actually got to the gameplay, I noticed that the graphics are outdated.”
“While I'm not usually one to care about graphics, I must admit these don't make the game look very good.”
“The result was a 4-player split screen with horrible FPS drops, which shouldn't happen during a game with PS Vita graphics.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising the catchy opening and ending songs, as well as the overall soundtrack. However, some users have reported issues with sound quality and occasional crashes. Overall, while the music enhances the experience, it may not appeal to everyone.
“I love the opening and ending songs in this game.”
“The graphics and voice acting are well done, and the music is catchy! This game isn't for everyone, but I'd say give it a chance if you're curious.”
“Haven't played the game a whole lot, but in all due respect, I highly recommend you give this game a try. The ideas and story are nicely implemented, and that soundtrack always seems to come back to you. Plus, the game has great music in general.”
“Unattractive sound and music.”
“The sound and music will randomly crash.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with users describing it as poorly executed and frustrating, especially given the high price for a digital multiplayer experience that lacks an active player base.
“This shows that the game is poorly optimized.”
“The game seems fun, but the optimization is terrible.”
“You pay a rather big amount of money for a digital, poorly optimized multiplayer game without an active multiplayer scene.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs that prevent gameplay, including lag during narration and being stuck on the episode selection screen. Overall, the multiplayer experience is also plagued by instability, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
“This game is so buggy I can't even get started on it. It lags during the narration with no way for me to skip it, and I literally have gotten stuck at the episode selection screen, so I can't even play the game.”
“Multiplayer is buggy.”
“It's a buggy mess from top to bottom.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the game is enjoyable and affordable, some users feel it lacks sufficient replayability to keep them engaged long-term.
“The game offers a lot of replayability, with different choices leading to unique outcomes each time.”
“I love how each playthrough feels fresh, thanks to the various paths and strategies you can explore.”
“The random events and character interactions keep me coming back for more, making every session feel new.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is derived from its confusing narrative, which leaves players amused by its unpredictability and absurdity.
“The story is funny because I don't understand how it goes.”
“The humor in this game is so unexpected and keeps me laughing throughout.”
“I love the witty dialogue and clever puns that make every interaction enjoyable.”
