Mangavania

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Mangavania is a single player platformer game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Alexander Nikolaev and was released on January 20, 2023. It received neutral reviews from players.

Mangavania is an action platformer game with pixel art graphics. You play as Yuhiko, a young ninja who has gone to the underworld to find a cure for his brother.

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Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features a retro art style that some players find appealing.
The music fits the mood of the game and adds a cheesy charm.
It offers a simple and easy-to-learn gameplay experience suitable for casual players.

The controls can be unresponsive at times, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The game lacks depth and innovation, feeling more like a basic platformer than a true Metroidvania.
Many players found the level design to be poor, with issues like blind drops and unfair enemy placements.

graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of Mangavania feature a retro monochrome art style that some players find appealing, while others may experience discomfort due to its visual presentation. Although the game runs smoothly without performance issues, the simplistic visuals and occasional graphical glitches detract from the overall experience. Overall, the art style elicits nostalgia for some, but may not meet the expectations of all players.
- “The art style is awesome.”
- “I also did not have a single issue with the screen tearing or with the visual graphics.”
- “+ retro art style.”
- “Mangavania, a retro platformer, fails to impress with its basic gameplay, lack of storyline, and uninspiring visuals.”
- “The monochrome black and white graphics were fine with me, but I could see them being a potential problem for certain people.”
- “Someone in my stream chat mentioned in the past that these types of graphics give them headaches, and I could also see issues for people with epilepsy.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in Mangavania is largely considered underwhelming, with minimal narrative elements and a lack of engaging content. Players encounter spirits that provide some advice or brief stories, but overall, the game lacks a cohesive plot or significant storytelling, leaving it feeling basic and uninspired.
- “Find spirits in secret places – they will tell you a story or give you advice.”
- “Maybe there was some kind of story with the spirits?”
- “It isn't groundbreaking and there isn't much of a story to it, but it's a tight little platformer that feels good to play and will take you a few hours to complete.”
- “Mangavania, a retro platformer, fails to impress with its basic gameplay, lack of storyline, and uninspiring visuals.”
- “Lastly, the story is pretty underwhelming.”
- “No story text or even a basic 'you win' message appeared.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Mangavania's gameplay is characterized by its basic mechanics and lack of challenge, leading to a frustrating experience despite its responsive controls and retro art style. While some players appreciate the simple and relaxing nature of the gameplay, others criticize it for being uninspired and plagued by hitbox issues. Overall, the game fails to offer a unique or engaging experience.
- “It's an action platformer with slasher gameplay, retro art style, and responsive controls.”
- “Simple, relaxing gameplay.”
- “Every game has gameplay elements that are matched for it: not every feature lacks merit in the right circumstances.”
- “Mangavania, a retro platformer, fails to impress with its basic gameplay, lack of storyline, and uninspiring visuals.”
- “Like, there's nothing unique; the gameplay is straightforward and not that challenging yet frustrating at the same time, and even seems to have hitbox issues.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is solid, with smooth performance and no significant issues like screen tearing. However, some minor graphical glitches, such as objects appearing underground, have been noted but do not detract from the overall experience. The inclusion of a performance grading system adds an engaging layer to gameplay.
- “Game runs fine, experienced no screen tearing or any performance issues at all. I did get some mushrooms that popped up underground in the roof when I attacked, but that just seems to be a graphical glitch and nothing serious. It gives me nostalgia from back in the day.”
- “The level grades you on your performance.”
- “There's a time limit that grades you on your performance.”
- “I did get some shrooms that popped up underground in the roof when I attacked, but that just seems to be a graphical glitch and nothing serious.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game received mixed feedback, with some users expressing enjoyment and finding it satisfactory, while others felt it was merely acceptable. Overall, it seems to resonate positively with a segment of players.
- “The weird thing about it is, unlike others, I actually enjoyed the music.”
- “The music was pretty good.”