Maiden Cops

78%
Game Brain Score Based on 50 reviews
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78%
Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews
graphics9 positive mentions
grinding5 negative mentions
  • The pixel art and character designs are charming and well-executed, appealing to fans of the genre.
  • The game offers a fun and light-hearted experience with a humorous story and plenty of unlockable outfits for characters.
  • At its price point, the game provides decent entertainment value, especially for fans of beat 'em ups and monster girl aesthetics.
  • The combat mechanics are frustrating, with issues like invincibility frames for enemies, unresponsive blocking, and a lack of health pickups, making gameplay feel unfair.
  • Boss fights are chaotic and often accompanied by endlessly respawning enemies, leading to a cluttered and unbalanced experience.
  • Despite its appealing visuals, the game suffers from a lack of polish and depth in gameplay mechanics, making it feel incomplete and less enjoyable than classic beat 'em ups.
  • gameplay31 mentions

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing its fundamental mechanics and design choices, which feel incomplete and lack the polish expected from a beat 'em up. While some appreciate the art style and humor, they note that the core combat feels underwhelming and frustrating, particularly due to ineffective special moves and a poorly implemented blocking mechanic. Overall, despite some redeeming qualities like unlockables and character customization, the gameplay struggles to meet the standards set by classic titles in the genre.

    • “It's a huge callback to the old school classics like Double Dragon, Final Fight, and Streets of Rage series. You can see the gameplay DNA of the game; the fanservice is great, just ecchi, not to the extent of 'H'. The artwork is well done, especially the sprites.”
    • “Combine comedy, police, and anime, and you get Maiden Corp. I liked the story, and the gameplay is fun.”
    • “Gameplay is simple but well done. Overall, the art style and visuals are pretty, the story is funny, the characters are cute, and there's a fun OST with tons of unlockables, including multiple alternate outfits for playable characters, which is crazy for a 2D sprite-based game.”
    • “The core gameplay loop seems to be designed around filling and using your special gauge, but the special moves were so underwhelming, on top of the default combat feeling both annoying and empty, that incentivizing myself to use them was almost impossible.”
    • “This title was primed for cross-overs, secondary media (animated shorts, additional comics, fan creations, etc) and/or even a franchise ... but every positive the game has is instantly overshadowed by its horrendous design and mechanics.”
    • “It's clear that there's a handful of mechanics and features missing from a typical beat 'em up that makes this feel incomplete, and that the primary focus was for the graphics.”
  • graphics19 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming pixel art, vibrant character designs, and nostalgic aesthetic reminiscent of mid-90s anime and classic beat 'em ups. While the visuals are considered a standout feature, some reviews note that the artwork can be inconsistent, and the overall presentation may not appeal to everyone. Despite the beautiful graphics, many players feel that the gameplay mechanics are lacking, overshadowing the visual appeal.

    • “The aesthetics, character and world design, sprite art, background work, and even music give off vibes of a mid-90s OVA you'd watch at a friend's place full of fan-service and action coupled with character-based humor/traits.”
    • “The real prize are the graphics: the pixel art is superb.”
    • “The art style in this game is top notch, and I'd call it one of the main draws.”
    • “The ugly: some of the artwork and character illustrations... ehh.”
    • “The design and art style looks very very different to everything else.”
    • “It's clear that there's a handful of mechanics and features missing from a typical beat 'em up that makes this feel incomplete, and that the primary focus was for the graphics.”
  • music12 mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its good quality, memorable tracks, and ability to complement the vibrant aesthetics and character design. However, some reviewers feel it lacks the energy and excitement typically expected from a beat 'em up, describing it as merely adequate rather than outstanding. Overall, while the soundtrack enhances the experience, it doesn't fully elevate the gameplay as much as it could.

    • “The aesthetics, character and world design, sprite art, background work, and even music give off vibes of a mid-90s OVA you'd watch at a friend's place, full of fan-service and action coupled with character-based humor and traits.”
    • “All three characters have interesting enough combo routes, and the music sounds really good.”
    • “It's not stellar, of course, but it never grates or becomes annoying, and there's enough variety and peppiness to the music to keep you engaged and make it very enjoyable.”
    • “One of the most important parts of a beat 'em up is the music, and this game falls flat in that category, at least for this reviewer.”
    • “It's just kind of there, and doesn't really get you pumping the way a brawler's music should.”
    • “The aesthetics, character and world design, sprite art, background work and even music give off vibes of a mid-90s OVA you'd watch at a friend's place full of fan-service and action coupled with character-based humor/traits.”
  • story10 mentions

    The game's story is generally described as light-hearted and amusing, with elements of comedy and anime that resonate well with players. However, some reviews criticize the narrative for being predictable and nonsensical, with poorly executed story scenes. Overall, while the story adds charm to the game, it is often overshadowed by gameplay frustrations and a lack of depth compared to its inspirations.

    • “Combine comedy, police, and anime, and you get Maiden Corp. I liked the story, and the gameplay is fun.”
    • “The story is very light-hearted and funny at times.”
    • “Funny lighthearted story.”
    • “The bad: the story and dialogue is a whole lot of nonsense, not to mention very predictable.”
    • “There's then the story scenes which look as if they've been created in Microsoft Paint.”
    • “The problem is that the gameplay watered down or otherwise are missing all the good parts that the Streets of Rage games had, even beat 'em ups of that era as well, both story-wise and mechanically, just for the sake of guising itself as something unique while at the same time not standing out.”
  • humor9 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by a light-hearted and nostalgic tone reminiscent of mid-90s anime, featuring character-based jokes and quirky traits. While some players find the dialogue and character interactions charming and funny, others feel that the attempts at humor often fall flat, with repetitive and uninspired quips. Overall, the game balances its comedic elements with a visually appealing art style and engaging gameplay, though opinions on the effectiveness of its humor vary.

    • “The aesthetics, character and world design, sprite art, background work, and even music give off vibes of a mid-90s OVA you'd watch at a friend's place, full of fan-service and action coupled with character-based humor and traits.”
    • “The story is very light-hearted and funny at times.”
    • “Gameplay is simple but well done, overall art style and visuals are pretty, funny story, cute characters, fun OST, tons of unlockables (including multiple alternate outfits for playable characters, which is crazy for a 2D sprite-based game).”
    • “Nothing new or innovative stands out other than the trio taking care of business with their painfully unfunny quips and uninspired dialogue.”
    • “The humor feels forced and relies too heavily on tired clichés, making it hard to find anything genuinely funny.”
    • “The jokes fall flat, and the characters' interactions lack the wit and charm needed to make the humor enjoyable.”
  • grinding5 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, particularly due to monotonous motorcycle stages and the overwhelming presence of invincible enemy attacks. The necessity to juggle enemies and manage mooks during boss fights adds to the time-consuming nature of the gameplay, leading to a frustrating experience.

    • “The game always features the tedious motorcycle stage.”
    • “Besides, this variation always ends up being a tedious phase where the player moves the directional pad up and down and presses one button.”
    • “Nearly every enemy seems to have an invincible wakeup attack, too, which is incredibly tedious in a game where you're expected to juggle.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    The game offers significant replayability through unlockable outfits, a comic, music, and game modifiers. However, some users feel it lacks the tight design and engaging mechanics that made classic beat-em-ups enjoyable and replayable, leading to disappointment in its execution.

    • “There's a lot of replayability, outfits to unlock, a comic, music, and game modifiers!”
    • “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
    • “The game lacks meaningful choices that would encourage multiple playthroughs.”
  • character development1 mentions

    While the pixel graphics, character design, music, and backgrounds are praised, there is no specific mention of character development, suggesting that this aspect may not be a focal point in the reviews.

  • stability1 mentions

    While players enjoy the engaging characters and pixel art in the monster girl beat 'em up, they report minor stability issues such as disappearing UI and item pickup problems, which occasionally require restarting the game. Overall, these glitches do not significantly detract from the fun experience.

    • “The world needs more monster girl beat 'em ups, though there were a few minor glitches like the UI disappearing and being unable to pick some items, leading me to close and reopen the game. I still had a fun time, love the characters, love the pixel art, and especially the bosses (Sandra being my favorite for obvious reasons).”
    • “I encountered frequent crashes that made it hard to enjoy the game. It feels like the developers rushed the release without proper testing.”
    • “The game has potential, but the stability issues are frustrating. I often find myself stuck in loading screens or experiencing lag that disrupts the gameplay.”
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