MannaRites

92%
Game Brain Score Based on 153 reviews
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Fantasy beat'em'up with a bit of RPG flavor and couch co-op. Explore open map, fight brutal enemies, find and equip weapons, armor and artifacts, make your hero stronger by gaining experience and learning unique perks and combat moves!

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  • Linux
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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 153 reviews
gameplay8 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • Engaging gameplay with a mix of beat 'em up and RPG elements, providing a satisfying combat experience.
  • Great local co-op feature that enhances the fun, making it perfect for playing with friends.
  • Surprisingly high quality for a free game, with regular updates and a dedicated developer.
  • Controls can be awkward and difficult to remap, leading to frustration during gameplay.
  • The game can feel repetitive and lacks variety in loot and enemy encounters.
  • Some players find the difficulty spikes and enemy mechanics, such as stun locking, to be frustrating and unfair.
  • gameplay25 mentions

    The gameplay is a blend of challenging beat-em-up mechanics with RPG elements, reminiscent of retro titles like Golden Axe, featuring a modernized control scheme. While some players found the combat enjoyable and fun, with a variety of character classes and creative level designs, others criticized the clunky mechanics and repetitive tactics. Overall, the game offers a nostalgic yet engaging experience, appealing to those who appreciate retro gameplay despite its steep learning curve.

    • “The game itself has difficult beat 'em up gameplay with RPG elements.”
    • “Fun gameplay :) Basically the direct simplicity of retro gameplay action, with a modernized control scheme and some nice graphic effects that fit well with the retro aesthetic.”
    • “The levels are pretty creative, constantly adding a new mechanic, enemy type, or environmental factor.”
    • “The characters are amazingly uninteresting, both aesthetically, lore-wise, and mechanically.”
    • “It reminds me of Golden Axe from the 80s with the bad animation and basic gameplay.”
    • “With that being stated, the gameplay is also very horrible.”
  • story24 mentions

    The game's story is described as engaging and atmospheric, with solid quest lines and optional missions that enhance the experience. However, some players noted issues with bland writing and translation errors, which detracted from the overall narrative quality. Despite these flaws, many found the story enjoyable and entertaining, contributing to a fun gameplay experience, though some felt the ending was lacking.

    • “Engaging story and quest lines with a great atmosphere.”
    • “My husband and I played through the first part of the story mode last night, and it turned into an all-night game binge.”
    • “Pretty underrated game despite being free, with more quality in storytelling than a lot of paid games nowadays.”
    • “The little text and story that it has is tremendously bland, which is okay, but on top of it, it has obviously been written (and revised) by someone who is vaguely aware that English exists, but has no personal experience on the matter and understands that grammar and correction are things that happen to other people.”
    • “The ending story is lame but the ending fight is well done.”
    • “Right now there is just one chapter story-wise but you can play endless arena mode to polish your skills even further.”
  • graphics13 mentions

    The graphics of the game evoke a nostalgic retro aesthetic, appealing to fans of classic arcade visuals, though some players find them outdated and lacking in character design. While the graphics are praised for their charm and fit within the game's overall vibe, there are mixed opinions on their quality compared to modern standards. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the gameplay experience, balancing simplicity with some modern effects.

    • “Beautiful retro graphics - for those who appreciate it.”
    • “Fun gameplay :) basically the direct simplicity of retro-gameplay action, with a modernized control scheme and some nice graphics effects, that fit well with the retro aesthetic.”
    • “Adore the graphics and think it really helps the overall vibe of the game.”
    • “Otherwise, the graphics look old, and attack moves are limited in the game.”
    • “Runescape graphics and a classic arcade game feel.”
    • “Too much is lost in a lot of today's modern games trying to make fancy graphics and forgetting about gameplay.”
  • music5 mentions

    The music in the game is praised for its interesting synth elements and cool soundtrack, complemented by attractive live voice acting. Many users express a strong appreciation for the music and are curious about the possibility of an OST being released as DLC.

    • “The soundtrack is also cool.”
    • “And all this with attractive music and live voice acting!”
    • “By the way, I really like the music. Will the OST be added as DLC maybe?”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its engaging story and quest lines, evoking nostalgic feelings reminiscent of classic titles like Golden Axe. Players appreciate the immersive experience, which enhances the fun of the beat 'em up gameplay, despite a learning curve with the controls.

    • “Engaging story and quest lines with a great atmosphere.”
    • “This game is awesome! It takes a little bit to fully grasp the controls, but once you're there, the atmosphere and beat 'em up gameplay create a fun experience.”
    • “I like it; it has some nice retro 'Golden Axe'-ish vibes - both in gameplay/difficulty and atmosphere.”
  • humor2 mentions

    Players find the humor in the game to be quite enjoyable, highlighting amusing moments such as the contrast between acquiring important gear and immediately opting for better items in town. Overall, the humor adds to the fun of the gameplay, despite some repetitive tactics.

    • “It was a lot of fun, and we found some elements of the game to be pretty funny (such as when we would get important weapons/gear from the story, but then we'd immediately head back to town to spend our gold on a better item).”
    • “The humor in the game really adds to the overall experience, making even the most challenging moments enjoyable.”
    • “The witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions kept us laughing throughout our playthrough.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game runs smoothly on Linux, but it lacks support for ultrawide displays.

    • “Runs great on Linux, though it lacks ultrawide support.”
    • “The game maintains a steady frame rate, providing a smooth experience.”
    • “I haven't encountered any crashes or bugs, which is impressive.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as it requires repeatedly replaying levels to level up and acquire better items.

    • “You have to replay levels over and over just to level up and get better items, but that gets super tedious.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
    • “I find myself stuck in a loop of repetitive tasks just to progress, which makes the game feel more like a chore.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    Reviewers note that the game achieves impressive performance by effectively minimizing pixel usage, resulting in a smooth gaming experience.

    • “The optimization in this game allows for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
    • “I love how the developers focused on optimization, making the game run flawlessly.”
    • “Minimized pixels, maximum performance.”
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Play time

5hMedian play time
5hAverage play time
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*Based on 3 analyzed playthroughs

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