Mahjong Magic Journey
- March 8, 2018
- Creobit
- 60h median play time
Get on SteamMahjong Magic Journey is a solitaire Mahjong game with a fantasy twist. Match tiles in over 500 levels across various mystical worlds, using magical power-ups to help overcome challenging layouts. Engaging visuals and a soothing soundtrack complement this enchanting Mahjong experience.
Reviews
- The game offers a relaxing and enjoyable Mahjong experience with a variety of levels and challenges.
- It features beautiful graphics and soothing music, making it a great game to unwind with.
- The gameplay is accessible, with no strict time limits, allowing players to enjoy the game at their own pace.
- The game may experience freezing issues, requiring restarts in some cases.
- Some players have reported problems with click registration, which can hinder gameplay.
- The game is criticized for being a mobile port with minimal enhancements, lacking depth and customization options expected from PC games.
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's graphics have received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing the lack of resolution options and customization, resulting in low-quality, simplistic 2D visuals reminiscent of mobile apps. While some players appreciate the fantasy elements and overall aesthetic, the absence of advanced 3D graphics and the perceived low effort in design have left many PC gamers disappointed. Overall, the graphics may appeal to some, but they fall short of the high standards typically expected in PC gaming.
“On the extra side, it features some fantasy visuals and challenges for each puzzle.”
“This game has a lot of levels and achievements, beautiful graphics, and very relaxing music.”
“The graphics are nice, the music is great, and it's overall recommended, but there are a few things to keep in mind.”
“There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
“The game features simple, cartoony 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low-effort mobile apps.”
“Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
- music7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its relaxing quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with users appreciating the inclusion of a volume control. However, some players find the music can become repetitive over time, and there are concerns about the sequel potentially reusing the same audio assets. Overall, it contributes positively to the game's ambiance but may lack variety in the long run.
“Relaxing music and sound effects.”
“This game has a lot of levels and achievements, beautiful graphics, and very relaxing music.”
“Sadly, there is no story; they do have a sequel out, however, from looking at their store page, it appears that the sequel is an asset flip since it reuses the same images and even music.”
“An okay game; the music gets a bit boring after a while.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many users noting the absence of dialogue and a coherent narrative. While some appreciate the moral of perseverance, the overall consensus is that the game fails to deliver a meaningful story, leading to frustration among players. Additionally, concerns about the sequel being an asset flip further diminish the perceived value of the narrative experience.
“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.”
“What I don't understand is how a person can be credited with 'screenplay' when there's zero dialogue or story in the game.”
“Sadly, there is no story. They do have a sequel out; however, from looking at their store page, it appears that the sequel is an asset flip since it reuses the same images and even music.”
“There isn't really a story.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game appears to be favorable, as users note the absence of microtransactions, which is a refreshing change compared to other titles. However, there are concerns about whether the game has been fully rebalanced after removing in-app purchases from its mobile port.
“Nothing wrong with that, but I really am just trying to find a plain old mahjong matching game with no time limit and no gimmick (and no microtransactions, which I have not seen in this game, but I have seen in some others).”
“Based on the save file's contents, these are mobile ports with in-app purchases removed, but I'm not sure it got completely demobilized and rebalanced.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that the grinding aspect can become tedious, particularly when attempting to achieve perfection in both in-game and Steam achievements.
“The bad points are that it may become grindy if you try to achieve perfection in both in-game and Steam achievements.”
“Grinding for achievements feels tedious and takes away from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“The constant need to grind for resources and levels can make the gameplay feel repetitive and unfulfilling.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that the inclusion of three different gameplay options significantly enhances replayability, encouraging them to experiment with each to experience varied gameplay.
“If you vary your approach and try playing with the three different options offered, it significantly enhances replayability.”
“The game offers multiple paths and choices, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
“With its diverse character builds and branching storylines, I find myself coming back for more every time.”
“If you vary and try playing with the three different options offered, it helps improve replayability.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
“The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is noted for its variety, featuring distinct rules and mechanics tailored to each unique setup, which keeps the experience fresh and engaging.
“The gameplay is varied with different rules for solving each setup.”
“Each level offers unique challenges that keep the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
“The mechanics are intuitive, making it easy to pick up but challenging to master.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently described as funny, indicating that players find the comedic elements engaging and enjoyable.
“The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious, with clever jokes and witty dialogue that kept me laughing throughout.”
“I love how the game incorporates humor into its storytelling; it adds a lighthearted touch that makes the experience so enjoyable.”
“The quirky characters and their funny interactions had me in stitches, making every moment in the game a delight.”
