Maneki's Curse

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Maneki's Curse is a single player role playing game. It was developed by N.R. Burnette and was released on October 25, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In the realm of mortals, it is Gojun who reigns after killing the former god of war, Maneki. Now Maneki's soul is trapped in the Underworld--a rich labyrinth from which no soul can escape. But the former god of war's soul is unlike any other, and his vengeance has had a millennium to burn.

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Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

gameplay1 negative mentions

Atmospheric and immersive Japanese horror adventure with a compelling story and authentic feel.
Well-designed visuals and detailed environments creating a tense and eerie mood.
Interesting puzzle elements that require logic and attention without being overly difficult.

Maze and map design can be confusing and frustrating, requiring memorization and backtracking.
Lack of traditional RPG elements like leveling up and character progression reduces sense of growth.
Technical limitations of the RPG Maker engine result in low quality graphics and no modern configuration options.

graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The graphics receive mixed feedback: while some appreciate the originality and design, others criticize the RPG Maker engine's limitations, such as poor fullscreen display and lack of HD support, making it less appealing for modern PC gamers.
- “The graphics are nicely done and very original.”
- “As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is widely criticized for being poorly designed and lacking originality, reflecting the low-quality, repetitive nature commonly seen in rushed RPG Maker projects. Overall, it offers an unsatisfying experience.
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The story is well-explained with a clear premise, and key narrative points are effectively written, providing a coherent and engaging experience.
- “The premise of the story is explained well, and the key points, when you find them, have well-written narrative.”
- “☐ story?”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is challenging because acquiring equipment requires souls collected from specific locations rather than farming monsters, making it harder to gear up efficiently.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “As equipment requires souls to purchase, which can only be obtained by collecting from locations instead of farming monsters, it's not easy to gear up.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is described as relaxed and laid-back, contributing to a chill atmosphere.