Mahjong Deluxe 2: Astral Planes

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Mahjong Deluxe 2: Astral Planes is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by EnsenaSoft and was released on July 20, 2016. It received negative reviews from players.

Mahjong Deluxe 2: Astral Planes is an out-of-this-world Mahjong game, challenging you to complete increasingly complex mahjong puzzles rendered in glorious 3D.

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38%

Audience ScoreBased on 45 reviews

music3 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Innovative 3D mahjong concept adds a fresh twist and makes the gameplay more challenging than traditional 2D versions.
Calming and relaxing soundtrack and visuals help create a zen-like, enjoyable atmosphere.
Offers a good amount of content with over 80 levels, suitable for mahjong fans and casual players alike.

Camera controls and rotation are unintuitive and frustrating, often causing disorientation and slowing down gameplay.
Lack of traditional mahjong challenge since any visible tile can be matched, removing strategic decision-making.
Some technical and interface issues, such as poor optimization, occasional camera resets, and missing quality-of-life features like volume or exit controls.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The graphics are generally clean and decent, effectively supporting the game's calming, zen-like atmosphere. However, some users find certain visual effects, like flashing strobe lights, potentially problematic or repetitive during gameplay.
- “The soothing tracks and visuals make the game a much more calming experience and create a zen-like state that is meant to be expected in puzzle games.”
- “Graphics are clean and do the job well.”
- “The graphics are decent, music is awesome and calming.”
- “The audio sounds and visuals are all the same throughout the levels.”
- “Bad gameplay and graphics”
- “[h1][i]graphic.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay features a unique three-dimensional tile arrangement aimed at engaging players, complemented by relaxing oriental music. However, users find the core mahjong mechanics flawed, resulting in an unsatisfactory gameplay experience.
- “Its main difference lies in the three-dimensional aspect of the gameplay with the tiles arranged in complex shapes and figures meant to engage the player with interaction with each challenge presented.”
- “Classic oriental and relaxing tunes accompany the gameplay, setting the player in a relaxing mood.”
- “15 minutes gameplay so you get a good impression of the game.”
- “At the most basic level, the mahjong gameplay doesn't work.”
- “Bad gameplay and graphics”
- “It's main difference lies in the three-dimensional aspect of the gameplay with the tiles arranged in complex shapes and figures meant to engage the player with interaction with each challenge presented.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music is generally praised as calming and enjoyable, enhancing the game experience. However, some users find it annoying or wish for an option to disable it. Additionally, background flashing effects accompanying the music may cause discomfort for sensitive players.
- “Music is nice and relaxing, this is a great game!”
- “The graphics are decent, music is awesome and calming.”
- “Soundtrack.”
- “Music is annoying, and it can't be switched off in-game.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game starts off engaging but quickly becomes tedious, especially due to the 3D playstyle requiring constant rotation to locate matching tiles, which can make the process feel slow and repetitive.
- “It was cool for a few levels, but it soon got super tedious.”
- “Mahjong can be tedious at times, but with this 3-D playstyle, it makes the game very tedious to play, as you have to keep checking around to find the pieces.”
- “I find it quite tedious having to try to control the rotation just to find the matching tiles.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization is widely criticized as aggressive cash grabs that negatively impact the visibility of genuine indie developers on platforms like Steam.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game "Astral Planes" is well-optimized, running smoothly on the Unity engine. While the visuals are simple, featuring mahjong tiles against a space-themed background, the optimization ensures a seamless experience without performance issues.

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Mahjong Deluxe 2: Astral Planes is a casual puzzle game.

Mahjong Deluxe 2: Astral Planes is available on PC and Windows.

Mahjong Deluxe 2: Astral Planes was released on July 20, 2016.

Mahjong Deluxe 2: Astral Planes was developed by EnsenaSoft.

Mahjong Deluxe 2: Astral Planes has received negative reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its graphics.

Mahjong Deluxe 2: Astral Planes is a single player game.

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