Mambo Wave

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Mambo Wave is a single player casual hack and slash game. It was developed by Game Breaker Studios and was released on January 8, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

Mambo Wave — a 2D Platform Shooter which takes place somewhere in Spain in the 90's. Your mission is simple: to advance behind enemy lines, destroying them all with the help of a cool and varied arsenal.

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

music3 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

Challenging gameplay that requires skill and precision, making it addictive for players who enjoy high-score challenges.
The game features a catchy soundtrack and retro-style graphics that appeal to fans of classic platformers.
Offers a variety of levels and an infinite mode, providing players with ample content for replayability.

The game is criticized for being an asset flip, lacking originality and proper credit to original asset creators, leading to a perception of it being a cash grab.
Gameplay mechanics are poorly designed, with issues like auto-scrolling speed and collision detection that frustrate players.
There are concerns about fake positive reviews and unethical practices surrounding the game's marketing, undermining its credibility.

music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and amazing soundtrack, which complements the gameplay and enhances the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate how the soundtrack integrates well with the game's controls and movement, contributing to its charm as a cute 2D platformer.
- “Cute little 2D platformer with a pretty catchy soundtrack.”
- “Amazing soundtrack.”
- “The soundtrack is great and the controls and movement flow together nicely.”
- “[0.3] Sound & music”
- “Challenging 2D platformer - I love the soundtrack and graphics”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for being exploitative and unethical, with accusations of plagiarism and cash grabs through the use of uncredited assets. Users have pointed out a pattern of deceptive practices, including the creation of fake reviews and the use of low-quality, AI-generated content to promote these asset flips. Overall, the monetization approach is viewed as a blatant attempt to profit from the work of others without proper attribution.
- “The developers here didn't credit any of the artists and real, actual game developers who created the assets, so this is plagiarism as well as a cash grab.”
- “Game Breaker Studios/My Way Games have shown a repeat pattern of unethically dumping other people's work onto Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab through this account or closely linked/alternate accounts.”
- “They're all written in either Russian, broken English, or AI-generated text, appear at almost exactly the same time shortly after the game launched on Steam, all have a direct Steam purchase of the game, and the accounts are used consistently to write fake reviews for asset flips and other cash grabs/scams.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The gameplay is challenging and reminiscent of 1990s platformers, requiring precise skills to navigate through 20 levels. However, it lacks depth in mechanics and plot, making it feel less innovative compared to its predecessors.
- “There is no plot, so let's get to the nitty gritty... the gameplay.”
- “Hell, even games from the 1990s that this game tried to mimic have more mechanics than this game.”
- “There is no plot, so let's get to the nitty-gritty... the gameplay.”
- “From the mechanics, it could be a follow-up to Dodge Diego, but it's a way more challenging game where you will need a flawless run to get through. The 20 levels will take all of your '90s skills from jump and run games and will surely give you the nostalgic feel you're craving.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The graphics are praised for their appealing retro style, which complements the game's challenging 2D platforming elements. Overall, players appreciate the visual aesthetic alongside the engaging soundtrack.
- “I like the nice retro-style graphics.”
- “Challenging 2D platformer - I love the soundtrack and graphics.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's story has been largely criticized, with many players expressing a lack of interest and engagement in the narrative. Overall, it appears to be a significant weakness for the game.
- “Hardly a success story; even the people who own this game weren't interested in it.”