Mahjong Club
- August 29, 2018
- PrinceXI
Get on Steam"Mahjong Club" is a casual Japanese mahjong game that offers a Story Mode with 30 characters from 6 different schools and a Traditional AVG system. The Quick Game mode allows you to have fun with all 30 characters, each with a specialized ability, and choose between individual and team matches. A Tutorial Mode is also available for those new to the game.
Reviews
- The game is beginner-friendly with a great tutorial that effectively teaches the basics of Mahjong and Yaku.
- Playing with friends is enjoyable, and the unique character abilities add a fun twist to the traditional Mahjong experience.
- It is one of the few Mahjong games on Steam that offers a true Riichi Mahjong experience, making it a valuable option for fans of the genre.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and stability issues, particularly in multiplayer mode, making it frustrating to play online.
- The English translations are often poor, with many spelling and grammar errors that detract from the overall experience.
- The story mode is incomplete and lacks meaningful Mahjong gameplay, leaving players disappointed with its execution.
- story17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The story mode has been criticized for its poor writing, including spelling and grammar errors, and for feeling incomplete and disconnected from the main gameplay of mahjong. Many players found the narrative lacking purpose and suggested that it should incorporate actual mahjong matches to enhance engagement. Overall, the story mode is viewed as a bare and unfulfilling experience that detracts from the game's potential.
“The story is interesting, the chapters were not too long, but I was a little disappointed that it did not include any mahjong matches.”
“A recommendation is to incorporate actually playing mahjong into the story mode, and maybe have special rules or something when playing in story mode, because the story mode honestly feels very bare and kind of boring.”
“Other than the fact that the story mode can use some improvement, I would recommend this game if you want to learn how to play Japanese mahjong or you just want to take a break and play some mahjong.”
“Story mode has been left incomplete.”
“The story mode itself doesn't seem to serve a purpose since it runs like a visual novel with nothing attached, not even mahjong.”
“Storyline is incomplete, nor does it have any involvement in mahjong games.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, an unintuitive user interface, and unreliable multiplayer functionality. Many features do not work as intended, and overall, the lack of ongoing support has left players frustrated with the game's performance.
“Also, the game is buggy (flashes a lot) and the pop-up user interface is unintuitive.”
“Game could also use more sound effects on pop-ups, calls, etc., and abilities don't work as intended often; the score display is bugged, and many other features are buggy.”
“But the online play is buggy and unstable.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Gameplay offers a fun experience, especially when played with friends, despite notable balancing issues and some bugs. It features a solid Japanese mahjong foundation with unique character abilities reminiscent of classic PSP/Vita games, while also allowing for a traditional gameplay format.
“Despite some bugs, the gameplay is surprisingly good.”
“Gameplay has pretty bad balancing issues, but it's all fun and games with friends.”
“It reminds me of the gameplay of some character's special skills somewhat similar to the Saki mahjong games on PSP/PS Vita, such as Saki's trademarked special mahjong skill, 'rinshan kaihou' or the 'dead wall draw'.”
“A solid Japanese mahjong experience with unique abilities for a large variety of characters that can be turned off for the traditional gameplay format.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as fairly generic yet pleasant, complementing the casual gameplay without being intrusive. While it may not stand out, it effectively supports the overall experience alongside functional sound effects.
“The music is nice, too.”
“The music is fairly generic, but definitely not annoying, and the sound effects get the job done.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered mediocre, but the art style is appreciated for its soothing color palette, despite some odd character designs, particularly the eyes. Overall, while the visuals may not impress everyone, they do not detract significantly from the gameplay experience.
“The art style is overall pretty good; the soft and warm color palette is very soothing.”
“The graphics are underwhelming and feel outdated.”
“The visual design lacks detail and polish, making the game feel less immersive.”
“Character models look stiff and animations are choppy, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for its poor performance and clunky AI, leading reviewers to deem it incomplete and not worth purchasing.
“No, mainly due to its poor performance, but the clunky AI and an overall incomplete game make this not something worth buying.”
“The optimization is terrible; the game frequently lags and crashes, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I was really disappointed with the optimization. The frame rate drops are unbearable, and it feels like the game wasn't tested properly.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that grinding in the game can be a long and tedious process, particularly when aiming for specific achievements.
“Prepare for a long, tedious grind just for certain achievements.”
“The grinding feels endless and often pointless, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I spent hours grinding for resources, only to realize it didn't significantly impact my gameplay.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is enhanced by the developer's thoughtful inclusion of AI, which helps create a more immersive experience by filling gaps in gameplay and interaction. This innovation allows players to engage more deeply with the game's narrative and emotional landscape.
