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Mahjong

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84%Game Brain Score
music, graphics
monetization, stability
84% User Score Based on 442 reviews

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Mahjong is a single player casual turn-based strategy game. It was developed by Sanuk Games and was released on August 29, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

Play a Zen game! Rediscover the famous traditional Chinese game. Find all the matching pairs of tiles, being careful not to become blocked in, to get to the end of each level. Concentration and perceptiveness are needed to finish the gorgeous boards that we have produced for you.

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84%
Audience ScoreBased on 442 reviews
music18 positive mentions
stability4 negative mentions
  • The game offers a classic Mahjong experience with 70 levels that provide a good challenge and variety.
  • It's a relaxing game with beautiful backgrounds and calming music, making it enjoyable for casual play.
  • Players appreciate the simple and addictive gameplay, with many finding it a great way to unwind.
  • The game lacks a shuffle or undo option, which can lead to frustrating situations where players are unable to complete levels.
  • Menus are slow and overly animated, leading to long loading times that disrupt the flow of gameplay.
  • The default language is French, and there are issues with sound settings, including a lack of a volume slider for music.
  • music
    80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally described as calming and fitting, enhancing the relaxing experience of gameplay, particularly for fans of traditional Asian music. However, many users express frustration over the lack of a volume control, with the music often being too loud and repetitive, leading some to prefer muting it entirely in favor of their own playlists. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the ambiance, its execution leaves room for improvement.

    • “This game has beautiful backdrops and very zen music to help you unwind and relax while you enjoy playing a round or two.”
    • “The music is great and relaxing, really puts you in the mahjong vibe, just like if you were in Asia!”
    • “The game features great visuals and plays at a relaxing pace with soothing background music.”
    • “Background music volume can't be adjusted and is very loud.”
    • “Music and sound effects have on/off toggles but no volume control, so either they're muted or they're on at full volume.”
    • “About the only negative is that there is only one music track in the entire game so it can get a bit repetitive after a while, particularly if you're going after all the achievements which you earn simply by beating each of the seventy layouts.”
  • graphics
    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the clean and aesthetically pleasing visuals, as well as the attractive backgrounds and tile designs. However, some users report graphic glitches and express frustration with the animation and sound effects after matches. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good for a casual game, there are notable issues that detract from the experience.

    • “The game features great visuals and plays at a relaxing pace with soothing background music.”
    • “The graphics get the job done, the backgrounds are nicely animated and the tiles are attractively rendered.”
    • “The game is aesthetically pleasing enough, and the ambient and victory tunes are suitably relaxing.”
    • “Started out in French and the visuals are poor quality.”
    • “Ok graphics, but can't save the game during play, even to change options.”
    • “[b]70 layouts, only one unlocked at a time[/b], which isn't ideal even if some other mahjong games do it too, and while the graphics and music are fine (there are 4 backgrounds and 4 tilesets to choose from), the animation after every single match is beyond annoying even without the just as irritating sound effect and despite being able to click around while it's playing.”
  • gameplay
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by classic mahjong mechanics that are simple and addictive, complemented by appealing backgrounds and animations, making it a relaxing experience. However, some users report clunky mechanics, slow menus, and long loading times, which detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite these issues, the game offers a satisfying challenge, with around 6-9 hours of playtime to complete all levels.

    • “It's just classic mahjong, simple, addictive gameplay, cool backgrounds, and nice animations.”
    • “A masterpiece of both design and gameplay.”
    • “Such relaxing and satisfying gameplay, which you won't see anywhere besides mahjong series.”
    • “Clunky mechanics, long loading screens, leaderboards broken.”
    • “Very slow menus, too much animation, slow gameplay and worst of all no widescreen/ultrawide support.”
    • “About the gameplay: the first two levels went well, I was kind of confused because I never saw mahjong where you wouldn't have access to some tiles even though they were right next to some that you could use, but I managed to understand it quickly.”
  • monetization
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its lack of advertisements and microtransactions, making it a refreshing choice compared to other titles, particularly those from Microsoft. While some users feel it may be a cash grab, the lifetime purchase price without ads is considered worthwhile, especially if bought on sale. Overall, the monetization approach is seen as a positive aspect, contributing to a more enjoyable gaming experience.

    • “For the lifetime price, the game is worth the buy since there are no ads.”
    • “The game works as intended, with no ads like the Microsoft one.”
    • “I would have felt ripped off if I hadn't bought it in a sale; very lazy cash grab.”
    • “The only thing that recommends it is that it is mercifully free of advertising and other nonsense, which puts it slightly over the mahjongg that you can get directly from Microsoft.”
    • “No pressure, no screaming kids over a mic, microtransactions, or fancy cutscenes.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game generally performs well, especially for quick sessions, but users have reported occasional bugs in menu navigation and graphic glitches at higher settings, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “While this is a moderately fun puzzle game, sometimes the menu jumping can be buggy, and I just ultimately don't think the experience is worth ten dollars.”
    • “Really good for quick games of mahjong, plays great! The only thing I noticed was some graphic glitches at the top of the screen on beautiful or fantastic settings.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is functional but lacks optimization for casual play, with users highlighting the need to reduce animations and improve menu speed and overall performance.

    • “This game needs to scale down the animation and work on speeding up menus and overall performance over purposeless animation.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate that the game lacks a story, with multiple users noting the absence of any narrative elements.

    • “No story.”
    • “No story.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is negatively impacted by excessively loud sound effects, which disrupt the intended zen ambiance of the game.

    • “The matching sound effect is too loud and detracts from the zen atmosphere.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers strong replayability due to its varied shuffles in each playthrough; however, long load times and the requirement to post scores to leaderboards after victories can hinder the overall experience.

    • “The replay value is strong, as each play features a different shuffle, keeping the experience fresh and engaging.”
    • “Each playthrough offers a unique shuffle, enhancing the replayability and ensuring that no two games feel the same.”
    • “The game encourages replayability with its varied shuffles, making every session feel distinct and exciting.”
    • “Replay value is strong, since each play has a different shuffle, but long load times (given the simplicity of the game) and mandatory leaderboard posting after victories greatly slow down play.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic amount of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game primarily relies on amusing shapes, such as flags and aliens, but many players feel that these elements lack depth and fail to contribute meaningfully to the gaming experience. Overall, the comedic aspects are seen as superficial and not engaging enough to enhance gameplay.

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Mahjong is a casual turn-based strategy game.

Mahjong is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and others.

On average players spend around 10 hours playing Mahjong.

Mahjong was released on August 29, 2016.

Mahjong was developed by Sanuk Games.

Mahjong has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its monetization.

Mahjong is a single player game.

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