Maku
- July 28, 2022
- whelp
Get on Steam"Maku" is a fast-paced bullet hell survival game with a twist: players dodge and weave through enemies while firing weapons, with the goal of maximizing damage through strategic positioning. Collect coins and defeat bosses to unlock new weapons, upgrades, and characters for increased power and progression through diverse worlds. Permanent upgrades can be earned to improve future runs, encouraging players to experiment with different builds and synergies.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Cute aesthetics and solid early access foundation, making it fun and engaging.
- Offers a fun experience for a few hours, especially for fans of the Vampire Survivors genre.
- Great visuals and enjoyable gameplay, with potential for future content and improvements.
- Severely lacks depth, variety in weapons, and upgrade options compared to similar games.
- Unbalanced gameplay with some skills being overpowered while others are nearly useless.
- Repetitive gameplay experience with a lack of difficulty modifiers, making it too easy overall.
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their simplicity and cute aesthetics, creating a visually appealing experience that enhances gameplay. While the visuals are enjoyable and contribute to the fun factor, some users express reservations about recommending the game at this stage.
“I liked the way it looked; it was simple and not trying to push graphics too much.”
“Cute aesthetics, solid early access foundation, successfully executing the easy-to-obsess-over formula, which is most important of all: fun.”
“Great visuals, fun items, and it feels good to play.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a consistent combat flow, with little variation in mechanics or style, leading to a repetitive experience.
“The gameplay and flow of the combat is pretty much the same.”
“The mechanics feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to play.”
“There is a lack of variety in the gameplay, leading to repetitive experiences.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers feel that while the game is enjoyable and well-designed, it lacks depth in character development, leaving characters feeling empty and the worlds repetitive. They express a desire for more complexity and challenge, rating the game around 6-7/10 but remain hopeful for future improvements.
“The character development is engaging and adds depth to the gameplay, making each character feel unique and relatable.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, with their backstories and motivations becoming more complex as the story progresses.”
“The interactions between characters are well-written, allowing for meaningful relationships that enhance the overall experience.”
