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Mana Cycle

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56%Game Brain Score
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92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

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Mana Cycle is a single player and multiplayer casual strategy game. It was developed by Lemniscate Games and was released on July 12, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

Introducing Mana Cycle, the ultimate puzzle party game experience! Dive into a digital world of strategic block-dropping madness where strategy and reflexes collide. Mana Cycle offers a fresh twist on the classic falling block puzzle genre, combining elements of Tetris and Puyo-Puyo with its own unique mechanics. This game introduces the "Cycle" mechanic, presenting players with an order…

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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews
story3 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game features a well-thought-out concept with entertaining characters and humorous dialogue that enhances the experience.
  • The difficulty ramps up nicely, providing a challenging gameplay experience as players progress through the levels.
  • The retro music and graphics contribute positively to the overall feel of the game, making it a fun and engaging take on the falling-block puzzle genre.
  • The game suffers from poor graphics and writing, which detracts from the overall experience and may turn off potential players.
  • There are concerns about the game's originality, with accusations of being a Tetris ripoff and potential copyright issues looming over it.
  • Despite being free, the game has received a dismal public reception, with very few players engaging with it on platforms like Steam.
  • story
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story features an entertaining and relatable cast of characters, enhancing the overall experience even in the early stages of gameplay. The dialogue is noted for its humor, and the distinctiveness of both story and non-story characters contributes to the game's replayability.

    • “The story's cast is quite entertaining, even as early in the story as I am, while still being believable enough to be relatable.”
    • “Even the characters not present in the story fit the game's design, while being distinct enough to add to the replay factor.”
    • “The story setup and dialogue is funny.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing them as "awful" and a significant factor in the game's inability to attract players, despite its free-to-play model. However, others appreciate the retro aesthetic and find the title screen visuals appealing, suggesting that the graphics contribute positively to the overall feel of the game.

    • “The 'retro' music and graphics add to the overall feel.”
    • “Good music, and the title screen visuals are appealing.”
    • “This has some really awful looking graphics that will understandably be a turn off for a lot of gamers, and it's a big contributor to the failure of the game to attract gamers despite having no up-front cost.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is praised for its retro style, enhancing the overall atmosphere and appeal, particularly during the title screen. Reviewers express strong appreciation for the soundtrack, highlighting its quality and contribution to the game's experience.

    • “The 'retro' music and graphics add to the overall feel.”
    • “Good music, and the title screen visuals are appealing.”
    • “I really like the music and I won't take the electric chicken mech man slander, that show goes hard.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its inventive approach to the falling-block puzzle genre, introducing innovative mechanics that enhance the traditional experience, despite the absence of humorous dialogue. Overall, it is considered a strong addition to the genre.

    • “Even though they will lack the amusing dialogue, I figure they'll make up for it in their inventive takes on the base gameplay.”
    • “Even though they will lack the amusing dialogue (and as such, the mentioning of things like electric chicken mech man), I figure they'll make up for it in their inventive takes on the base gameplay.”
    • “All in all, it's an amazing entry into the world of falling-block puzzles, and the title mechanic even offers an innovative twist on the board state itself!”
    • “Mechanical elements, such as the falling-block system that defines the genre, are not copyrightable material, at least according to US Code Title 17, Chapter 1, Section 102(b).”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing story setup and witty dialogue, contributing to an entertaining experience for players.

    • “The story setup and dialogue are hilarious.”
    • “The humor in the game is clever and keeps you laughing throughout.”
    • “I love the witty banter between characters; it adds so much to the experience.”
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Mana Cycle is a casual strategy game.

Mana Cycle is available on PC and Windows.

Mana Cycle was released on July 12, 2024.

Mana Cycle was developed by Lemniscate Games.

Mana Cycle has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Mana Cycle is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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