Mantra
- October 23, 2022
- BlqGms
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Mantra is a 1-4 player psychological-horror Role Playing Game, where players must perform rituals to trap a demonic spirit and save their possessed soul in a tense, violent environment. In online co-op mode, teammates collaborate to protect each other and bury the evil spirit, while single player mode presents a challenging alternative. Crafting and cooperation are essential for compounding objects and producing new ones to defeat the demon."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and terrifying horror experience, especially in multiplayer mode.
- Despite being in early access, the graphics, sounds, and overall atmosphere are impressive and immersive.
- The developer is actively updating the game, showing potential for improvement and growth.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and performance issues, which can significantly detract from the experience.
- Gameplay often involves tedious item searching with random spawn mechanics, leading to a lack of engagement.
- Many players found the game to be repetitive and lacking in real gameplay depth, making it feel generic.
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their realism and atmospheric quality, contributing to an immersive experience, especially during Halloween. However, some users reported technical issues, including glitches and inconsistent performance across different settings. Overall, while the visuals are appealing, there are notable concerns regarding stability and optimization.
“A very successful game for early access, I liked the graphics and sounds very much.”
“The graphics were realistic, the atmosphere and sound quality were nice.”
“Graphics, sounds, overall the atmosphere is spooky as hell and what do I need else to play on Halloween night lol.”
“We all had very strange graphic issues. One guy had the game running better on ultra settings rather than on high, and I had some models, like the curtains in the house, glitching out.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay experience is mixed, with some users reporting significant issues such as freezing and disconnections, while others find it satisfying despite minor bugs, particularly appreciating the respawn mechanics and atmospheric elements. Overall, the effectiveness of the gameplay mechanics appears inconsistent.
“The gameplay was satisfying even though I encountered a few minor bugs.”
“I like the respawn mechanics and the hallowed figure is very creepy.”
“On top of trying to even get into the game without it freezing or kicking my friend, the mechanics of the game hardly worked.”
“There is no real gameplay.”
“It's just gameplay.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the realistic graphics and spooky sound quality that create a tense and frightening experience, others feel it lacks scare factor and overall atmosphere, questioning its value.
“The graphics were realistic, and the atmosphere and sound quality were nice.”
“Graphics, sounds, overall the atmosphere is spooky as hell, and what else do I need to play on Halloween night?”
“I'd be more understanding if it was free, but $5 for a game with zero scare factor and zero atmosphere is not worth it.”
“Atmosphere of the game is very tense; I shuddered.”
“This game has an original theme and atmosphere; it scares you a lot while playing.”
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed feedback, with some players appreciating its potential and engaging elements, while others note that it has shortcomings typical of early access titles. There are suggestions for improvement, particularly regarding the quest system, but overall, there is optimism for its development.
“I loved the effects, sounds, and story.”
“I think it has some shortcomings because it is in early access, but I like the story. I think it will come to good places if you continue to develop this game.”
“There is essentially no story.”
“The quest system could have been improved a bit more in early access.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users have criticized the game's optimization, noting poor performance and an overly zoomed-in field of view, which detracts from the overall experience.
“The optimization in this game is outstanding, providing excellent price-to-performance value.”
“I was impressed by how well the game runs on lower-end hardware, showcasing great optimization.”
“The developers have done a fantastic job optimizing the gameplay experience, making it smooth and enjoyable.”
“The performance is also horrible and the FOV is much too zoomed in.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 200 % negative mentions
Users report stability issues, including a buggy menu that fails to display all party members and camera misalignment after character deaths, which hampers movement and overall gameplay experience.
“The buggy menu won't show all my party members, making it difficult to manage my team effectively.”
“After dying at least once, everyone's cameras were slightly pointing to the right, which made movement feel very awkward.”
