MAGLAM LORD
- May 30, 2022
- FELISTELLA Inc.
Maglam Lord is a entertaining, albeit simple, action RPG with a wonderful story and well-done VN elements.
Get on Steam"Maglam Lord" is a fast-paced action JRPG set in a hellish world, where you can create and customize your own weapons with unique effects, and embark on an adventure filled with character drama and potentially romantic relationships. The main character, who is a member of an endangered species, must navigate through a dangerous world while building relationships and improving their combat abilities. The game features real-time combat and weapon crafting, providing an unexpected but enjoyable experience.
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Reviews
- The visual novel aspects are engaging, with a fun story and well-designed characters that provide an enjoyable experience.
- The weapon customization system is unique and adds depth to the gameplay, allowing for creative expression.
- The dating mechanics are cute and immersive, enhancing character interactions and adding a lighthearted touch to the game.
- The combat system is overly simplistic and repetitive, lacking depth and variety in enemy encounters and mechanics.
- The 3D graphics are subpar and detract from the overall experience, making the game feel less polished.
- Many dialogue choices have little impact on the story, leading to a shallow experience in terms of character relationships.
- story28 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, characterized as lighthearted and fun, with engaging characters and a smooth narrative flow. However, many players note that while the storytelling and visual novel elements are enjoyable, the gameplay mechanics, such as repetitive quests and shallow dating options, detract from the overall experience. Overall, it appeals to fans of anime and narrative-driven games, but may disappoint those seeking deeper gameplay or impactful choices.
“I loved this game from beginning to end; the story was so much fun, and the characters were also good.”
“The story is lighthearted, and the characters are simple but still fun.”
“The visual novel elements together with the story and characters really carried the game.”
“Most dialogue choices have no impact on the story; there are many possible love interests/partners but dating is extremely shallow and consists of picking a location your date may or may not like.”
“Combine all that with a story and cast that don't leave much of an impression and you've got a game that you shouldn't give a second thought to playing.”
“Aside from the story progression part, the rest are akin to repetitive elements of grinding.”
- gameplay13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally viewed as shallow and repetitive, with many players noting a lack of depth and polish. While the dating mechanics are charming and reminiscent of other titles like Fire Emblem, the overall experience leans more towards a visual novel with JRPG elements, prioritizing story and character interactions over engaging gameplay. As a result, those seeking a robust gameplay experience may find it disappointing.
“The dating mechanic was adorable and super cute; I loved taking the different characters on dates. It was simple, not sexual, and just cute.”
“Visual novel with JRPG gameplay.”
“Gameplay appears to be like that of the Swordcraft Story games, which is really cool.”
“An hour in and it's still no gameplay and mostly tutorials.”
“My main gripe with the game, however, is its shallow, repetitive gameplay.”
“Other than that, there's not much to it, and I'd not recommend it if you value gameplay over dialogue and story.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are a mixed bag, with many reviewers praising the character design and 2D elements while criticizing the outdated and subpar 3D graphics. The 3D models and animations are often described as poor, detracting from the overall experience despite a generally appealing art style. Overall, there is a consensus that if 3D graphics cannot be executed well, a focus on 2D design may be a better approach.
“The character design and other 2D graphics are pretty good, but the 3D graphics and models/animations are poor.”
“The game got the aesthetic mostly right; I love the art style, but its 3D visuals leave something to be desired.”
“The game got the aesthetic mostly right; I love the art style, but its 3D visuals leave something to be desired.”
“Despite the nice character designs, the poor 3D graphics often ruin the game.”
“The 3D graphics and its models are outdated, the monsters are few and the map design is boring.”
“Game got the aesthetic mostly right, love the art style but its 3D visuals leave some to be desired.”
- character development7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the witty dialogue, excellent 2D anime character designs, and good voice acting. However, the depth of the romance is often criticized as lacking, and the poor 3D graphics detract from the overall experience. While the dating events are enjoyable, they are not the main focus of the game.
“Witty dialogue, pretty good voice acting, and character designs make it a relaxing game without a doubt.”
“The 2D anime character design and voice acting are excellent, and the dating events included in the gameplay are the most fun, but they aren’t the main focus of the game.”
“The game looks nice, character design included.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for being catchy and enhancing the overall experience, complementing the engaging story and characters. While some mechanics may have flaws, the soundtrack stands out as a highlight, contributing to the game's enjoyable atmosphere.
“Turn off your brain, ignore the little issues with mechanics or the lack of depth, and just sink in for the world, story, music, and characters.”
“It's a shame because the soundtrack is catchy, the art is gorgeous, and the weapon customization is pretty enjoyable.”
“From the music to the combat to the character interactions, I just find this game to be an enjoyable experience.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its hilarious storytelling and engaging dating sim elements, allowing players to choose a "funny" path with varied character interactions. The lighthearted tone is complemented by a straightforward crafting system and insights into character preferences, enhancing the comedic experience.
“Of course I choose the 'funny' path, caw caw.”
“The story is hilarious; it has dating sim aspects, the crafting system is very simple and easy to understand, and you have a variety of partners to choose from and date!”
“It even gives you a little info on what character will like certain responses or if you're being 'demonic', 'cool', or 'funny'.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that while the game features repetitive grinding elements, they are not overly tedious, making the overall experience relatively simple and manageable.
“It's a pretty simple game and not tedious.”
“Aside from the story progression part, the rest are akin to repetitive elements of grinding.”
“The grinding elements feel tedious and detract from the overall experience.”
“The game is bogged down by excessive grinding that makes it feel more like a chore than fun.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability, as there is no progression carryover to new game plus (ng+), making it less appealing for players who are not completionists.
“No progression carryover to your NG+ playthrough either, so there's little to no replayability unless you're a completionist.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's not much incentive to go back and play it again.”
“The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
Critic Reviews
Maglam Lord Review - Demon Lord Of All Trades, Master Of None
Maglam Lord combines a handful of genres into one package, and does it well enough to make it at least fun. However, it's the kind of fun that comes from mindlessly consuming something with little resistance. Maglam Lord works well as an in-between game, but it cannot hold up against other titles that specialize in the genres that this game combines.
60%MAGLAM LORD Review
Maglam Lord has a lot of potential, but you'll need to stick it out and try to squeeze some joy from its repetitive combat system and stale dungeon design. Along with its writing, an excellently drawn cast of characters — who can be recruited and romanced through the dating mechanic — offer shining moments in an otherwise unremarkable action-JRPG. The potential is certainly there for something special, and the game's visual cues for possible results of dialogue options removes much of the guesswork common in other games, but the execution falls flat in the combat department and holds back the enjoyable visual novel elements of this package from being as good as they could be.
60%Maglam Lord
Maglam Lord is a entertaining, albeit simple, action RPG with a wonderful story and well-done VN elements.
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