Mana Cycle
- July 12, 2024
- Lemniscate Games
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…
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and challenging take on a familiar game style, with a unique combat system.
- The retro music and appealing title screen visuals enhance the overall feel of the game.
- The developers are approachable and have a positive reputation among some players.
- The game is poorly made, with awful graphics and writing that detracts from the experience.
- There are concerns about fake reviews and potential copyright infringement related to Tetris.
- Despite being free, the game has failed to attract players, peaking at only 4 concurrent users on Steam.
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some players finding them unattractive and a significant drawback for the game's appeal, while others appreciate the retro style that complements the music and overall atmosphere.
“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.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its retro style, enhancing the overall atmosphere alongside appealing visuals, particularly on the title screen. Players express strong enjoyment of the soundtrack, with some even defending its quality passionately.
“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 any slander against the electric chicken mech man; that show goes hard!”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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 engaged.”
“I found myself laughing out loud at the witty banter between characters.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story features a humorous setup and witty dialogue, contributing to an engaging and entertaining narrative experience.
“The story setup and dialogue are hilarious.”
“The narrative is engaging and keeps you hooked from start to finish.”
“The character development throughout the story is exceptional and adds depth to the gameplay.”