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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game serves as a good introduction to Mahjong, gradually increasing in difficulty and explaining the rules effectively.
- It offers a relaxing experience with pleasant music and simple graphics, making it suitable for beginners and younger players.
- Players have found joy and motivation in the game, using it as a therapeutic escape during difficult times.
- The gameplay lacks challenge as it is impossible to lose, leading to a repetitive and boring experience for seasoned players.
- The story elements and character movements feel unnecessary and slow down the gameplay, detracting from the Mahjong experience.
- Many players feel that the game is too simplistic and not worth the price, with better free alternatives available online.
- story18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The story in this mahjong-centered game is described as simplistic and lacking depth, primarily revolving around a love tale interspersed with poetry. While some players appreciate the attempt to integrate a narrative, many find it tedious and unengaging, with the story serving more as an interruption between gameplay rather than an enriching element. Overall, the narrative fails to captivate, leading to a sense of boredom rather than immersion.
“The story behind the game is a love tale, punctuated by poetry.”
“It is definitely a mahjong game with a bit of story, if you consider the character's journey from a monk to her true love, hearing a couple of stanzas of poetry from each as part of the story.”
“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.”
“Compared to all the other mahjong games I've played from Ensenasoft, this one is slightly better, since you have some sort of storyline, but there's not much to it.”
“The story is rather boring, which is a shame, because I was looking forward to it.”
“The 'story' is just irritating breaks in between levels, and the pathing/automated character walking is really slow with routes that don't make sense and camera angles that don't show off the scenery.”
- music9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as simple and relaxing, effectively contributing to a calming atmosphere, though it lacks standout quality compared to older titles. Some users noted issues with audio balance, such as sound only coming from one headphone, while others appreciated the 3D sound orientation that aligns with the camera's perspective. Overall, the soundtrack is deemed pleasing but not particularly memorable.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“I'm told the music is pleasing.”
“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.”
“Music is simple and quiet but not outstanding.”
“Even though the purpose is to relax while playing, I've heard older games with better music better fitting a Japanese traditional game like Mahjong.”
“Sometimes the music comes out of only one headphone in my headset.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as standard and unremarkable, with a fair learning curve, but lacks standout features compared to other mahjong games available on Steam. Some users suggest that it may only appeal to a niche audience, such as parents looking for a low-pressure experience for their children.
“The gameplay is how it should be, with a very fair learning curve.”
“If you want decently looking and better gameplay mahjong games, then there are better ones on Steam.”
“If you want decently looking games with better gameplay, then there are better ones on Steam.”
“Since there's nothing to recommend about the gameplay, I could only suggest this to maybe the parent of a slow child who needs a self-esteem boost.”
“Mechanics-wise, it's the same.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their beauty and quality, complemented by a relaxing soundtrack and effective sound design. However, there are some inconsistencies noted, suggesting that while the overall visual experience is strong, certain elements may not meet the same high standard.
“This is accompanied by beautiful graphics and great sound design.”
“Nice graphics and relaxing music.”
“It doesn't hurt the game as such, but it's a shame when the rest of the graphics are so great.”
“The graphics are underwhelming and feel outdated.”
“The game struggles to run smoothly even on mid-range hardware.”
“The visual design lacks detail and creativity.”
- 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.”
