Manastorm
- January 3, 2017
- Daggasoft
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PC
Virtual Reality
Windows
Oculus Rift
Reviews
- The game has a unique VR experience that brings card battles to life, offering engaging mechanics like shooting arrows and using spells.
- Many players appreciate the potential of the game, noting that it could become a popular title in the VR card game genre with future updates.
- The graphics and animations are well done, providing an enjoyable visual experience for players.
- The game currently lacks content, with only a limited selection of cards and no deck building or multiplayer options, leading to repetitive gameplay.
- There have been no updates or communication from the developer for an extended period, causing players to feel abandoned and disappointed.
- Many players report frustrating controls and bugs that hinder gameplay, making it difficult to interact with cards and perform actions effectively.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Manastorm is characterized by its unique mechanics involving a bow and arrows, allowing players to engage in combat with monsters and opponents. While the gameplay is straightforward and visually appealing, it offers strategic depth and room for improvement, particularly in content and balancing. Overall, the intuitive interface and engaging mechanics contribute to a fun experience, though players desire more extensive gameplay options.
“It has its own unique mechanic where you're provided a bow and sometimes arrows, and you can shoot monsters or your opponent.”
“The gameplay is straightforward (but with lots of room for strategy), and the graphics are gorgeous!”
“The interface is well done, providing very intuitive gameplay.”
“It's a good start, and I know that the VR industry is still in its infancy, but it does need more gameplay.”
“Ccgs are very demanding in terms of content, balancing, and gameplay.”
“While the experience is currently quite small, the idea and mechanics are in place and very well done.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their beauty, featuring animated card artwork that enhances the overall aesthetic. Players report that the game runs smoothly even on mid-range VR setups, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience.
“The gameplay is straightforward (but with lots of room for strategy), and the graphics are gorgeous!”
“The graphics are good and the game runs great on my mid-end VR PC.”
“What we have can be summed up as a take on Magic: The Gathering with animated card artwork and battles.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“The character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making the game visually unappealing.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a blatant cash grab, leading to disappointment among players who feel there is little genuine effort to complete or enhance the game.
“I had a lot of hope for this game, and I'm still holding out, but right now, it seems like another shameless cash grab with no real interest in trying to finish the game.”
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as it prioritizes profit over player experience.”
“It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the music in the game is generally enjoyable, players feel that it lacks sufficient presence during battles, suggesting that adding more musical elements in these moments could enhance the overall experience.
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game demonstrates strong stability, with good graphics and smooth performance even on mid-range VR setups.
“The graphics are good, and the game runs great on my mid-range VR PC.”
“I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs; the stability is impressive.”
“The game maintains a smooth frame rate even during intense action sequences.”
