Mai and the Legendary Treasure

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In "Mai and the Legendary Treasure," players join Mai, an adventurous girl, who discovers a world of treasure hunters and bandits while searching for the legendary treasure left behind by the famous explorer, Leonard Poire. Although Mai had hoped to explore with her friend Kenichi, they are separated, leaving her to unravel the riddles and navigate the dangers of this new world alone. The game offers an exciting treasure hunting experience full of puzzles and adventure.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Mai and the Legendary Treasure screenshot

53%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a good customization system and a somewhat engaging story.
It has a variety of costumes, weapons, and skills that enhance gameplay.
The game is less buggy compared to other titles from the same developer, making it more playable.

The gameplay mechanics are poorly designed, leading to frustrating combat experiences.
There is an overwhelming amount of dialogue that detracts from the overall experience.
The game suffers from unclear goals and requires external guides to progress effectively.

story
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging despite its linearity and occasional non-sequiturs, while others criticize it for being poorly integrated with the gameplay and plagued by bugs. The narrative is described as somewhat coherent, offering a decent experience that can last around 8 to 10 hours, but the amateurish art style and simplistic battle mechanics detract from the overall immersion. Additionally, explicit content is present but not essential for achieving the true ending.
- “The story was actually not too bad, but the artwork was amateurish along with the gameplay and general setup of the game.”
- “Just like other games by this maker, it has a good customization system, a story that at least somewhat exists, a battle system that isn't overly complex but has elements that make it complex if you want to delve into it.”
- “The battle mechanics basically don't work, the story progression is a series of non-sequiturs, and the art is super 90's pixel art, even during the storyline cutscenes.”
- “Story is a little linear and there aren't that many side quests, but it'll keep you busy for around 8 to 10 hours depending on your play style.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are described as amateurish and subpar, failing to meet expectations even for a title over six years old. Reviewers express disappointment in the artwork, suggesting that it detracts from the overall experience, particularly in comparison to other RPG Maker games that have achieved better visual quality.
- “The graphics are underwhelming and feel outdated, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
- “The character designs lack detail and creativity, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The environments are bland and repetitive, failing to capture the imagination.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy is perceived as exploitative, with many users labeling it a blatant cash grab.
- “Clearly a cash grab.”
- “The monetization system feels exploitative and prioritizes profit over player experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for its ineffective battle mechanics and disjointed story progression, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the visuals are described as outdated, featuring 90's pixel art even in cutscenes.
- “The battle mechanics basically don't work, the story progression is a series of non-sequiturs, and the art is super 90's pixel art, even during the storyline cutscenes.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is significantly improved compared to "Knights of Messiah," which suffers from frequent crashes even after patches. Users report a more reliable experience with fewer bugs and errors in the current game.
- “This is way better than that bug-ridden game, Knights of Messiah. Even with the 1.04 patch for Knights of Messiah, it still crashes randomly, both with and without errors.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players noting that while there are some humorous scenes tied to the story, most comedic elements are optional and do not impact the true ending.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is heavily criticized for its portrayal of disturbing and abusive themes, including emotional manipulation and violence, which many reviewers find deeply unsettling and recommend against for those sensitive to such content.