MANIC

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MANIC is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Geta Games Team and was released on December 3, 2019. It received very positive reviews from players.

Manic is a thrilling and brutal action game where you must fight off swarms of enemies whilst seeking vengeance against the mysterious group that murdered your family.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

monetization1 negative mentions

Engaging and adrenaline-filled gameplay with a compelling story and immersive atmosphere.
Retro pixel art and sound design that effectively create a chaotic and intense mood fitting the game's theme.
Easy to learn controls and quick to pick up with diverse weapon and play styles, alongside excellent writing quality.

Inability to customize controls and odd key bindings which can hinder accessibility and user comfort.
Low technical and visual quality due to use of an outdated engine and retro style, with resolution options not effectively improving graphics.
Some players find the unlimited enemy respawns and very fast-paced scenes frustrating, impacting satisfaction and clarity.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
62%
The gameplay is praised for its precision, diverse weapon choices, and engaging play styles, offering an experience that blends strategic challenge with action. Its atmosphere and story appeal to drama enthusiasts, while the addictive "endless mode" and fluid mechanics satisfy players seeking both intensity and depth.
- “The mechanics and overall gameplay are truly amazing, with diverse weapon choices and play styles. The graphics combine elements reminiscent of Papers Please, Broforce, and classic horror. The story is great, and the 'endless mode' is addictive.”
- “Precise gameplay that leaves no room for luck.”
- “The gameplay will delight those who need to let off steam while having a noble cause to defend.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The graphics use a deliberate retro pixel art style reminiscent of classic games, which fits well with the game's atmosphere and overall design. While some users find the visuals outdated and unpolished, others appreciate the nostalgic art style as a fitting and charming choice for this indie title.
- “I've played and finished the game Jolt version of this game before I discovered that it also has a Steam page. The mechanics and the whole gameplay in general are truly amazing. Weapon choices and play style are very diverse, and the graphics are a reminiscent combination of Papers Please, Broforce, and some classic horror. The story was great and the 'endless mode' is addictive.”
- “It's hard to say anything about the graphics when a game is retro oriented. It's not a revolution in terms of design, but it's more than enough for this type of game.”
- “The overall design and graphic style fits very well with the atmosphere and universe of Manic.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, these don't really work; they just affect various aspects of jaggy pixel asset scaling. There is no way to get rid of the bad graphics, and no other tweaks are available to help gamers improve the godawful lazy visuals.”
- “It's hard to say anything about the graphics when a game is retro-oriented. It's not a revolution in terms of design, but it's more than enough for this type of game.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
57%
The game's story is widely praised for being deep, engaging, and well-written, with a dark and atmospheric tone that appeals to fans of drama. It effectively complements the diverse gameplay and unique art style, making the overall experience both entertaining and memorable.
- “Love it, it is a little hard but the controls are easy to understand and the story is deep and entertaining.”
- “Its atmosphere and story will please drama lovers while the gameplay will delight those who need to let off steam while having a noble cause to defend!”
- “The game is simple but enjoyable, it has great art design, sounds and a well written story line.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is praised for its appealing coloring and cohesive graphic style that complements the manic universe. It effectively combines a dramatic story that engages narrative enthusiasts with gameplay that offers an exciting, purposeful outlet for action.
- “The overall design and graphic style fit very well with the atmosphere and universe of Manic.”
- “Its atmosphere and story will please drama lovers while the gameplay will delight those who need to let off steam while having a noble cause to defend!”
- “Atmosphere and coloring are nice.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of games made with Gamemaker Studio is frequently criticized for producing low-quality, retro-style shovelware primarily aimed at quick profit rather than meaningful content.