Mahjong Destiny
- June 16, 2016
- EnsenaSoft
Get on Steam"Mahjong Destiny" is a casual game where players solve classic Chinese mahjong puzzles, with 74 levels and up to 300 tiles to match. The game features inspiring poetry by Thomas Moore, as well as beautiful graphics and relaxing music. As players complete puzzles, they progress on a young maid's quest to reunite with her loved one. Every game is unique due to the randomly laid out tiles.
Reviews
- The game is relaxing and provides a peaceful experience, making it enjoyable for players of all ages, especially beginners to Mahjong.
- The graphics and sound design are beautiful, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- It offers a fair learning curve and is a good way for kids to learn Mahjong while enjoying a love story punctuated by poetry.
- The gameplay can become tedious due to repetitive puzzles and a lack of challenge, as players cannot lose.
- The story is considered boring by some, and the poetic writing style may not appeal to everyone.
- There are technical issues with the sound design, such as music only coming from one headphone, and the user interface is described as clunky.
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around a love tale interspersed with poetry, but many players find it lacking in engagement and depth, describing it as boring and overly simplistic. While the mahjong gameplay is enjoyable and peaceful, the narrative delivery through repetitive puzzles detracts from the overall experience, leaving players disappointed with the storytelling aspect.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“The story behind the game is a love tale, punctuated by poetry.”
“We all played the mahjong type of game in the past, but this is just so peaceful to play and I think there is a storyline in the game as well.”
“The story is rather boring, which is a shame, because I was looking forward to it.”
“The story is also written in poetry, which I find a little annoying.”
“I thought it was a mahjong game with a real story and a character to move as in an adventure game, but it's just poetry and a girl walking a few steps automatically between the puzzles (which are impossible to lose)...”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its relaxing qualities, providing a soothing experience for players. However, some users have reported issues with audio output, such as sound only coming from one headphone. Additionally, the music's orientation appears to be linked to the camera's position, suggesting an immersive 3D sound design.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The orientation of the music seems to be relevant to the camera's orientation, so I think they've somehow added it as a 3D sound that gets broadcast in stereo/surround sound.”
“Sometimes the music comes out of only one headphone in my headset.”
“The orientation of the music seems to be relevant to the camera's orientation, so I think they've somehow added it as a 3D sound that gets broadcasted in stereo/surround sound.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their beauty and high quality, contributing positively to the overall experience, although there are some minor shortcomings that detract slightly from the otherwise impressive visual presentation.
“This is accompanied by beautiful graphics and great sound design.”
“The graphics are stunning and truly enhance the overall experience of the game.”
“The vibrant colors and intricate details in the graphics make every scene a visual delight.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find that grinding in the game can become tedious, especially for those with more experience in mahjong, as it may require repetitive actions to progress.
“For those who are a bit more experienced with mahjong, the grinding can get a bit tedious.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel like a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
“I found myself stuck in an endless loop of grinding, which really took away from the overall experience.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is well-designed, featuring a fair learning curve that allows players to gradually improve their skills.
“The gameplay is how it should be, with a very fair learning curve.”
“The controls are intuitive and responsive, making it easy to jump right in.”
“Each level offers a unique challenge that keeps the experience fresh and engaging.”
