Mango Mischief
- June 20, 2022
- Acute Mango
Get on Steam"Mango Mischief is a nostalgic JRPG harkening back to the 16-bit era, filled with cliché storylines, interesting battle mechanics, diverse dungeons, and character leveling systems. Embark on a quest to save the world, accompanied by a party of unique characters, each with different skills. Explore, battle, and uncover secrets in this tribute to classic JRPGs." - 379 characters.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features likable characters and an enjoyable, humorous story that serves as a clever parody of classic JRPGs.
- The combat system is engaging, with interesting monster mashups and useful status effects, making battles feel dynamic and fun.
- The game is polished and shows a lot of care and effort, reminiscent of old school JRPGs, providing a nostalgic experience for fans of the genre.
- The game suffers from balance issues, with players feeling under-equipped and overwhelmed by stronger enemies as they progress.
- The class system can be frustrating, as players must frequently switch jobs, causing stat drops and making it difficult to maintain a strong party.
- The intro is slow and linear, with uninteresting combat and a lack of compelling story elements, leading to a less engaging start.
- story12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story features a simple and enjoyable plot centered around a likable group of four characters on a quest to speak with a king who is preoccupied with finding artifacts. While the narrative is fun and engaging, some players find the combat to be slow and linear, leading to a perception of the story as somewhat bare-bones. Overall, the characters and their interactions are highlighted as a strong point, making the experience enjoyable despite its simplicity.
“The characters are very likable and the story is enjoyable and fun.”
“The game plot is simple: a merry band of four wants to ask the king, but he is on a mission to find some artifacts.”
“The story is fun and engaging.”
“Slow, completely linear, uninteresting combat, the most bare-bones of story.”
“The game plot is simple: a merry band of four wants to ask the king... only he is on a mission to find some artifacts.”
“The class systems are more for deciding what order you learn moves in (there's a section in completed quests in your journal that will tell you what jobs teach what and at what level).”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the game's polished presentation and the significant amount of fun and humor it offers, highlighting the effectiveness of its comedic elements even when created by a single developer.
“It's always nice to see a polished and finished product with a large amount of fun and humor, even when done by an individual.”
