Mago: The Villain's Burger

78%
Game Brain Score Based on 99 reviews
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Mago: The Villain's Burger is a retro 2D platformer that puts us in the boots of a sorcerer, who was unfortunate enough to eat evil overlord's food. Now he has to rescue his beloved princess from the dinner menu of the evil Gourmet! Nostalgia awaits!

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  • Windows
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78%
Audience ScoreBased on 99 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game features charming pixel art and a nostalgic soundtrack that evokes classic platformers.
  • Gameplay is fun and engaging, with challenging boss fights and a variety of mechanics that keep it interesting.
  • The demo provides a solid introduction to the game, showcasing its potential and leaving players excited for the full release.
  • Controls can feel floaty and imprecise, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences, especially during platforming sections.
  • Level design is often criticized for being uninspired and lacking creativity, with some elements blending into the background.
  • The demo is short and lacks clear explanations for mechanics, leaving players confused about certain gameplay elements.
  • gameplay20 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the nostalgic platforming mechanics and the beautiful pixel art, while others criticize it for being basic, frustrating, and occasionally confusing due to a lack of narrative context. The introduction of unique mechanics, like the bird level and various mini-games, adds some variety, but many feel that the overall design lacks depth and can lead to cheap deaths. While the controls are generally easy to grasp, the gameplay experience is marred by issues such as floaty controls and questionable level design choices.

    • “The control scheme is easy to grasp right off the bat, due to the similarity to classic platformers, and you're sort of just thrown right into it without the need for an hour of pre-gameplay exposition.”
    • “It's been a while since I haven't played such a good platformer game; it's so fun and has nice mechanics, and is so satisfying to play.”
    • “I like the idea of switching up the gameplay a bit, much like Cuphead did, which this seems to do with the bird race auto-runner and the side-scrolling shoot-'em-up seen in the trailer.”
    • “Despite there being a language select setting (which defaults to Spanish, for some reason), the game has zero to no text except for the names of the levels, so if you are confused about the story, the characters, the gameplay, or whatever-the-heck you're doing, worry not, we all are!”
    • “The last level in this demo has a time limit and several mechanics you never encountered before, which is frustrating because you will run out of time or lives while figuring out these mechanics.”
    • “A small game that ultimately chooses style over substance - while the pixel art is absolutely stunning and the retro music succeeds in selling a 90s vibe, the gameplay and level design itself is unfortunately rather bland and often irritating.”
  • music18 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its nostalgic and retro feel, effectively complementing the pixel art and gameplay. Many reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, describing it as fantastic, catchy, and fitting for the game's aesthetic, although some note that the overall sound design could be improved. While the music enhances the charm of the game, opinions on the gameplay and level design are more mixed, with some finding them lacking.

    • “It really nails the nostalgic feeling of the era via its intro and song on the main menu.”
    • “It's a fun little platformer with some tough challenges and great music.”
    • “This took me back on a sweet memory lane where a badass wizard runs through creative levels while I'm listening to cool beats of the soundtrack.”
    • “Sound: the music is okay, nothing remarkable, and the sound font doesn't do it any favors.”
    • “I give it a 6/10 for decent concept, art, and music, and passable gameplay.”
    • “Oh, the music?”
  • graphics11 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the retro pixel art style and lively animations that enhance character appeal. However, some players criticize the visuals for being muddy and lacking detail, especially on ultra-wide screens, which detracts from the overall experience. While the art style shows potential, issues with collision detection and a limited variety of visuals contribute to a sense of frustration for some users.

    • “I like the game's art style.”
    • “Amazing graphics!”
    • “Great 2D platformer with nice pixel graphics and a cool soundtrack.”
    • “I understand the retro pixel aesthetic, but I know you could easily fit more on screen.”
    • “Maybe it is because I am playing on an ultra-wide, but even at 5x the graphics are a terrible muddy mess.”
    • “If these were fixed, I would give a recommendation, as I do like the art style, gameplay (other than the 'hold button to run' thing) and sound, but as it stands there's a few too many issues that give an overall feeling of frustration.”
  • humor4 mentions

    Reviewers highlight the game's humor as a standout feature, drawing comparisons to classic comedic moments in games like Super Mario 64. Many express optimism that the full release will deliver on its promise of entertaining and engaging humor.

    • “The game looks very funny.”
    • “Also looks like there'll be some good humor in this.”
    • “And I'm a sucker for good humor.”
  • story4 mentions

    The story of the game is minimal and somewhat confusing, revolving around a character named Mago who seemingly wants to eat a burger, with little context provided through text or dialogue. While the quirky premise has potential charm, the lack of depth and clarity leaves players feeling lost, overshadowing the beautiful art and simplistic gameplay. Overall, the narrative feels underdeveloped and fails to enhance the gaming experience.

    • “The story is rightfully quirky (eating a villain's burger?) and I don't mind that, because I just felt happy when playing this.”
    • “Despite there being a language select setting (which defaults to Spanish, for some reason), the game has zero to no text except for the names of the levels, so if you are confused about the story, the characters, the gameplay or whatever-the-heck you're doing, worry not, we all are!”
    • “Despite there being a language select setting (which defaults to Spanish, for some reason), the game has zero to no text except for the names of the levels. So if you are confused about the story, the characters, the gameplay, or whatever-the-heck you're doing, worry not, we all are!”
    • “While the art of Mago is without a doubt beautiful, it's just a bland linear SNES-style platformer with gimmicky mechanics that don't have any value, and I wish at least the plot were deeper than 'me want borger'.”
    • “(Looking at you, Balan Wonderworld!) The story is that Mago wants to eat a burger... I guess?”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and disengaging, as it requires significant time investment for minimal rewards, with many upgrades proving ineffective. The lack of a full game and the necessity to farm currency for upgrades contribute to a frustrating experience that feels more like a demo than a complete game.

    • “This should definitely be listed as a demo instead of a game, because that's what it is. It tells you to check out the full game when you beat the boss, but there is no full game yet. I did everything in about 40-45 minutes, including in-game farming for currency to buy some upgrades, which did nothing.”
    • “The shop has multiple items that cost several hundred, which means I can't grab multiple at a time and require grinding if I even want to see what they do. The results were staggering: nothing apart from the max life ups.”
    • “This is a tedious design that involves a lot of standing still and waiting for opportunities. It's boring and disengaging.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game is currently in a beta phase, leading to reports of incompleteness and bugs, which affect its overall stability.

    • “It's a bit incomplete and buggy, but remember this is a beta version of the full release.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
    • “I encountered several glitches that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
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