Mangavania: Action Platformer

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"Mangavania: Action Platformer" is a Hack and Slash 2D pixel platformer game with Metroidvania-style levels and excellent graphics. The game is free to play but is disturbed by ads. Explore the vast world, defeat enemies, and upgrade your character's abilities. Experience an engaging and exciting adventure in this action-packed game.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Mangavania: Action Platformer screenshot

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 133 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

monetization10 negative mentions

The game features a unique black and white art style that many players find appealing.
Gameplay is engaging with challenging levels and good mechanics, making it fun for speedrunning and exploration.
The controls, while needing some adjustments, are generally responsive and allow for a satisfying combat experience.

The game is plagued by excessive ads, which disrupt gameplay and frustrate players.
Controls can be unresponsive or poorly designed, leading to unfair deaths and a frustrating experience.
There are technical issues such as freezing and crashing, which detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.

monetization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
91%
The monetization aspect of the game has received significant criticism, with players expressing frustration over the excessive frequency of ads, which hinder gameplay and progression. Many users feel that the game prioritizes profit over player experience, labeling it a "cash grab." Additionally, issues with in-app purchases, such as the inability to remove ads or receive purchased gems, have further contributed to negative sentiments regarding monetization.
- “I love the concept, but it's hard to progress when the ads are there.”
- “The time waiting and with how frequent the ads are doesn't seem worth it to me, it's kind of disheartening.”
- “This game is literally just a cash grab.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
18%
9%
Overall, the graphics of the game are highly praised for their retro style, diverse art aesthetics, and smooth visuals, which many players find appealing and innovative. However, some users express frustration with the controls, noting issues that detract from the overall experience despite the strong graphical presentation.
- “I love this game so far, amazing graphics and different art styles, which is good for a change.”
- “The first thing that attracted me was the graphics.”
- “Excellent retro graphics, smooth control, 2D genre, simple and innovative gameplay.”
- “The controls are a bit challenging, but I love the game's aesthetics.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
22%
22%
Overall, the gameplay is appreciated for its retro style, smooth controls, and fun levels, but many users feel it has significant room for improvement. While the mechanics are generally good and challenging, some abilities, like the ranged bow, are seen as ineffective, and the limited number of levels and punishing death mechanics detract from the overall experience. Players express hope for future updates to enhance the gameplay further.
- “I liked the classic style mixed with the new and cool gameplay.”
- “Excellent retro graphics, smooth control, 2D genre, simple and innovative gameplay.”
- “Has no issues... nice gameplay and a good time killer!”
- “I paid for some abilities and found that their mechanics are extreme (especially double jump with dash)!”
- “What made the developer think that less health means more fun or that starting from the beginning after death makes gameplay better?”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, frequently freezing and exhibiting numerous bugs that hinder gameplay.
- “However, the game just freezes and stops a lot.”
- “The game is extremely buggy.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for its simplicity and effectiveness, complementing the eerie horror aesthetic beautifully. Reviewers express high expectations for the developer, suggesting that this soundtrack could set a new standard in video game music.
- “The soundtrack is simple and nice overall.”
- “Mixed with the eerie horror-like art, the background music is amazing. For just how simple the game is, it is truly impressive. It has the potential to become a whole new breed of video game someday; I have very high expectations from the developer.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users have noted that the rank system effectively highlights areas of poor performance, suggesting that optimization could be improved to enhance overall gameplay experience.
- “The rank system clearly highlights how poor your performance was.”
- “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent crashes and lag.”
- “Despite the interesting gameplay, the lack of optimization makes it frustrating to play.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The story currently lacks a proper introduction, but users anticipate that future updates will include enhancements, new chapters, and a more developed narrative.
- “It lacks an introduction to the story, but I think you'll be adding that in the next update, along with new chapters and improvements.”
- “The plot feels disjointed and fails to engage the player, making it hard to care about the characters.”
- “There are too many plot holes that leave the story feeling incomplete and unsatisfying.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's atmosphere is likened to that of Undertale, creating a charming and engaging experience that resonates well with players.
- “The Undertale-like atmosphere is incredibly charming and immersive.”
- “The game's atmosphere draws you in with its unique and captivating style.”
- “I love how the atmosphere feels both nostalgic and fresh at the same time.”