Magical Swordmaiden

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Magical Swordmaiden is a single player role playing game. It was developed by LunaSoft and was released on December 18, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

"Magical Swordmaiden" is a hack and slash RPG set in the mysterious Cain village, where a large forest has mysteriously grown overnight and is inhabited by vicious monsters. Players can level up their characters, Tanya or Riru, and choose to use melee or magic attacks to defeat enemies. The game also features a familiar system and loot system, allowing players to gain companions and valuable items along their journey.

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

story4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The gameplay is solid and reminiscent of classic action RPGs like Diablo, providing an enjoyable hack and slash experience.
The characters are well-developed and endearing, contributing to a compelling story that keeps players engaged.
The art and sound design are top-notch, with high-quality CGs and voice acting that enhance the overall experience.

The game suffers from repetitive gameplay and an empty town, which can detract from the overall immersion.
The H content is lackluster, primarily consisting of still images with limited variety and not enough engaging scenes.
Mouse-only controls are a significant drawback, making the game less accessible for players who prefer keyboard or controller input.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is well-crafted and engaging, featuring a straightforward yet original narrative centered around the young adventurer Riru on her first mission. Players appreciate the solid character development, dialogue, and chapter-based structure, which enhances the storytelling experience. While some feel the story could be further developed post-game, it effectively draws players in, making them eager to read every line.
- “The gameplay, characters, dialogue, and storytelling were all solid.”
- “The game plays like a Diablo game, and the story made sense and was original to me.”
- “Produced by the Lunasoft studio and brought by the partnership between MangaGamer and Kagura Games, Magical Swordmaiden brings us a fun story of young adventurer apprentice Riru, on her first mission alone to find out what is causing strange events in the forest near the village, with the help of her master and new friends.”
- “The story element is pretty straightforward.”
- “The story could have been developed further and further even after the end of eliminating the final boss.”
- “The game is broken up into several chapters that feature a main quest to explore a certain area.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The gameplay in "Magical Swordmaiden" is generally praised for its solid mechanics, including effective loot and skill systems that encourage strategic combinations. However, some players note that the game suffers from repetitiveness and an empty town environment, reminiscent of issues found in other action RPGs like Diablo. Overall, it offers a nostalgic experience with a focus on gameplay elements.
- “The gameplay is top notch.”
- “I would highly recommend Magical Swordmaiden if you are here for the gameplay elements.”
- “Besides, the gameplay mechanics are also quite interesting.”
- “The only other criticism I have is that even though the gameplay is well put together, the town is kind of empty and it falls victim to what Diablo also falls victim to, which is repetitive gameplay.”
- “The gameplay in Magical Swordmaiden is a typical action RPG affair.”
- “It's okay, I thought the gameplay was more like Ruins Seeker, but it reminds me more of Ragnarok Online.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature polished dot artwork and cute character designs, though some users note that the embryo stages reuse artwork, which may detract from the overall experience. While the visuals are appealing, some feel the game's price does not align with the initial graphic impression. Additionally, the high-quality voice acting enhances the overall presentation.
- “The dot artworks have been polished, the character design is cute, and the voice acting is of very high quality.”
- “You may think the price is rather high compared to the first impression of the game's graphics.”
- “However, the early stages' artwork is somewhat reused, albeit with different dialogues, which may turn some people off.”
- “You may think the price is rather high compared to the initial impression of the game's graphics.”
- “The dot artworks have been polished, but the character design lacks originality.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that while the game features hardcore grinding elements, particularly when aiming to unlock certain character graphics (CGs), the grind may feel excessive for some.
- “The game features hardcore grinding that can become tedious over time.”
- “There is a grindy element to the game, especially when trying to unlock certain character graphics.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is consistently praised for its pleasant soundtrack and exceptional quality, featuring Japanese voiceovers for the female characters that enhance the storytelling and emotional moments.
- “The soundtrack is pleasant at all times, accompanied by beautiful art, featuring Japanese voices for all the girls during the story animations and their 'pure' moments.”
- “Music: extraordinary.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers praise the character development for its polished dot artwork and cute character designs, complemented by high-quality voice acting that enhances the overall experience.
- “The dot artworks have been polished, the character design is cute, and the voice acting is of very high quality.”