Mahjong Soul

Mahjong Soul is an animated, character-driven game featuring famous Japanese voice actors and richly designed characters with immersive storylines. It offers visual flair, customizable items, and hilarious emojis to enhance gameplay. The tutorial ensures easy gameplay mastery, while its friends system, fair play, and various events foster a community of mahjong enthusiasts. For more information, check out the official homepage, Discord, X, Facebook, and YouTube channels.

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Reviews

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,734 reviews

gameplay50 positive mentions

grinding9 negative mentions

Great way to learn and play Riichi Mahjong with a user-friendly interface and helpful tutorials.
The game features beautiful graphics and cute characters, making it visually appealing.
The gacha system is purely cosmetic, allowing players to enjoy the core gameplay without spending money.

Connection issues are frequent, causing disconnections during matches and frustrating gameplay.
The gacha rates for unlocking new characters are very low, making it difficult for free-to-play players to obtain them.
The tutorial lacks depth, leaving new players confused about some of the game's mechanics.

gameplay
97 mentions
52 % positive mentions
45 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The gameplay is widely praised for its smooth mechanics, intuitive interface, and engaging design, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced players. While the gacha system is purely cosmetic and does not impact gameplay, some users feel the tutorial could be improved to better explain advanced mechanics. Overall, players appreciate the quality of the mahjong experience, complemented by appealing visuals and music, despite some minor issues with board visibility in multiplayer and the depth of the tutorial.
- “Gameplay interface is smooth, and alternate game modes provide a nice break occasionally.”
- “The gameplay is smooth as can be, and there are plenty of visual cues and easy to access guides that make the gameplay far more beginner friendly.”
- “The gameplay is smooth and the art style is adorable.”
- “First, it only gives a whiteboard explanation and does not include a simulation to show gameplay.”
- “But there are just so many things unexplained after the tutorial so you'll have to do a lot of wiki reading outside the app, but you just kinda learn the basics and play blindly since the app doesn't explain flashing tiles or deeper mechanics that are in play.”
- “Gameplay is ok, but the server is unstable and 70% of the time down.”
graphics
81 mentions
73 % positive mentions
23 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful anime aesthetic, clean visuals, and smooth gameplay, contributing to an enjoyable user experience. Players appreciate the cute character designs and the overall artistic presentation, although some express a desire for lower graphic settings for less powerful devices. While the gacha system is primarily cosmetic, the visuals and sound quality enhance the game's appeal, making it a standout in the genre.
- “The art style and anime aesthetic is great.”
- “Gorgeous anime aesthetic.”
- “The gameplay is smooth and the art style is adorable.”
- “I suggest Yostar add some lower graphics settings or do some optimization for less recent phones.”
- “Best riichi mahjong app out there, comparing to Tenhou, of which the graphics are a bit dated.”
- “Though it is only aesthetic, the gacha is very expensive.”
monetization
36 mentions
33 % positive mentions
47 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is primarily cosmetic, utilizing a gacha system for in-app purchases, which can be costly for specific items. Players appreciate the absence of ads and the fact that gameplay is not affected by spending, although some express frustration over the difficulty in obtaining certain characters without additional purchases. Overall, while the monetization is seen as unobtrusive and optional, it has received mixed reviews regarding its fairness and accessibility.
- “The monetization element is cosmetic only.”
- “A free to play game with no ads is rare these days; in-game purchases are cosmetic only.”
- “Microtransactions are purely for cosmetics, so it's entirely up to you if you want to spend some cash for aesthetics or a nice waifu/husbando.”
- “Really, the major bummer is how hard it wants to push microtransactions.”
- “The microtransactions are complete garbage.”
- “Fun gameplay and presentation, predatory monetization scheme.”
music
20 mentions
60 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
15 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its relaxing and calming qualities, contributing positively to the overall experience. While many reviewers highlight the high production value and beautiful sound design, some note a lack of variety in the music. Overall, the combination of lovely music, clean visuals, and engaging voice acting enhances the game's appeal, despite some concerns about freemium elements and repetitive content.
- “It has awesome sound design and music, the drawings are beautiful and the voice acting is top notch.”
- “Surprisingly great production value (music, voice acting, art).”
- “Everything about it is amazing <3 the music is so relaxing and I absolutely adore the art!”
- “The art and UI is very clean and warm, but the music is only average.”
- “Loading screen is also quiet and boring, no music or animation apart from falling petals.”
- “It's probably the best mahjong game, but the high cost to access extra content affects the experience of others even if they pay, like seeing the same characters over and over, also lack of default riichi music.”
story
10 mentions
30 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a strong desire for a more engaging story in the game, with players expressing that the current lack of narrative elements makes the experience feel dull and repetitive. Many users suggest the addition of missions and events that could provide free rewards, enhancing gameplay and making it more appealing, especially for new players. Overall, the consensus is that the game would benefit significantly from a structured story mode and more content to keep players invested.
- “Very nice game but needs more content, in my humble opinion, like a story mode.”
- “Hope Yostar can add free jade with missions which can ease the novice player too without paying for the game first.”
- “Plenty of events, missions, and competitions.”
- “Very nice game but needs more content in my opinion, like a story mode.”
- “Game is garbage; there's nothing fun about it. It's too boring, no story, no romance system. Mahjong Soul lacks in everything.”
- “This game didn't feel complete without missions that offer free jade and other rewards.”
optimization
9 mentions
44 % positive mentions
22 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its smooth performance and clean interface, others have reported significant slowdowns and connection issues following recent updates, rendering it nearly unplayable on older devices. Users suggest the need for lower graphics settings and better optimization to enhance the experience, especially on mobile platforms.
- “The game runs smoothly, and the interface is clean and efficient.”
- “Game runs smoothly, and the tutorials are helpful.”
- “Could use some optimizations, but overall very good.”
- “The reason it isn't anymore is that, with recent updates, the performance has become so bad to the point of unplayability; the first match is usually a slideshow by South 2 or so.”
- “Every other update says 'optimized gaming experience' but this app has only gotten slower.”
- “I suggest Yostar add some lower graphics settings or do some optimization for less recent phones.”
grinding
9 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while unlocking characters and customizing options can be excessively grindy and time-consuming, the core gameplay remains enjoyable and free-to-play friendly. Events offer decent rewards with minimal grinding, but the gacha system lacks guarantees, making it frustrating for those seeking specific characters. Overall, while grinding is present, it does not significantly detract from the game's solid foundation and active community.
- “In terms of gacha, this ain't it fam, the gacha doesn't even have guarantees and farming for pulls is a pain to the tee.”
- “The only issue is trying to unlock characters can be grindy and painful (or expensive), but they have no impact on actually playing the game itself, which is just solid.”
- “Good mahjong game, but if you want characters it is really grindy, more so than most gachas.”
character development
8 mentions
75 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is highly praised for its cute and well-thought-out designs, complemented by engaging voice acting. Players appreciate that the character aesthetics enhance the experience without overshadowing gameplay, and the variety of designs serves as a strong incentive to continue playing. Overall, the character designs are considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “I love the character design and their voice acting.”
- “The character designs are well thought out and interesting enough to draw me in.”
- “Amazing game with lots of great character designs and intuitive UI.”
humor
8 mentions
88 % positive mentions
-25 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its playful use of emojis and the presence of funny catgirl characters, which adds a lighthearted and entertaining element to the gameplay. Players find themselves laughing at the absurdities of the game, despite some frustrations with the rules, creating an overall enjoyable and comedic experience.
- “Good strategy on their part, I'm still laughing at what just happened last game.”
- “Tile consumption RPG involving funny catgirls and brain-hurty rules.”
- “I like when the funny cat goes ponnya.”
- “The humor in this game falls flat; it feels forced and unoriginal.”
- “I expected some laughs, but the jokes are stale and miss the mark.”
- “The attempts at humor often come off as cringeworthy rather than funny.”
stability
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-67 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that while the app offers the best mahjong experience on mobile, it does have some bugs and server issues. However, many appreciate the stable connections and smooth performance, despite initial concerns about the anime art style.
- “This app runs great, connections are stable, and all the essential functions are free.”
- “The stability of the app is impressive, allowing for a seamless experience without interruptions.”
- “I appreciate how stable the connections are, making it easy to enjoy the content without any lag.”
- “Servers are buggy, but overall the best mahjong experience on mobile.”
- “Looks nice, plays nice, but has a few bugs.”
atmosphere
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
-33 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its appealing music, visual style, and sound design, creating a relaxing environment that enhances the learning experience of Japanese-style mahjong. Players appreciate the game's ability to make the complex game accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
- “Hard to find a playable 'right' mahjong, but this game has a relaxing atmosphere and a lot of teaching, so everyone can enjoy.”
- “It's a great way to learn the Japanese style mahjong with a fantastic atmosphere.”
- “I don't get it all yet, but the atmosphere (music, visual style, sound) is pretty appealing.”
- “Hard to find a playable 'right' mahjong, but this game has a relaxing atmosphere and a lot of teaching so everyone can enjoy.”
emotional
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players report that the game effectively evokes a wide range of intense emotions, highlighting its ability to engage them on a deep emotional level.
- “This game really brings out the emotional extremes in you.”
- “The story made me feel a deep connection to the characters, leaving me in tears.”
- “I was completely immersed in the emotional journey; it resonated with my own experiences.”