Manzaka

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Manzaka is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Ager and was released on January 30, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Controls: ASWD to move.Shift to speed up. Right Middle or Left Click to Attack. Space to Jump. Combos: When you attack with (Right Middle or Left) Click it shows what has to be next to follow a combo, if it says "Right" u hit a target with the right click attack and you going to get a combo point that will give you different bonus depending on the weapon. Craft: If you find 3 of the same item wi…

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

emotional3 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game is free to play, allowing players to try it without financial risk.
The skill tree and crafting system are well-designed, offering players a variety of customization options.
The developer is responsive to feedback and actively working on improvements.

The game suffers from poor graphics and inconsistent visual design, which detracts from the overall experience.
Combat mechanics are clunky and unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating and unsatisfying.
The presence of microtransactions and a questionable EULA create a consumer-hostile environment.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
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The gameplay is criticized for being disjointed and poorly executed, featuring a mix of subpar minigames and brawling mechanics that lack polish and coherence. Players find the crafting system and skill tree underwhelming, while the tutorial's confusing instructions detract from the experience. Overall, the game suffers from a lack of focus on core combat mechanics and quality of life improvements, leading to a frustrating and unsatisfying gameplay experience.
- “I had no crashes during gameplay.”
- “Center the game on what it is supposed to be: beating enemies and looting. Make managing inventory short, easy, and sweet with quality of life improvements and a smoother experience in controls and gameplay.”
- “The devs need to focus on fleshing out the core combat gameplay and take inspiration from other hack-n-slash games, because I'm not seeing a lot of it here and it feels very unsatisfying as it is.”
- “It's an incoherent mess with badly made minigames, poorly executed brawling mechanics, mismatched assets, and zero polish.”
- “Gameplay involves a simple crafting system, a customizable skill tree, boss battles, endgame fights, and tower defense minigames... a collection of poorly made elements all lazily stapled together.”
- “The developers chose not to create meaningful bespoke levels or narrative-based gameplay progression, which is a significant oversight.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The game's graphics are characterized by low-quality, stylized, cartoony low poly 3D visuals, which some players find inconsistent in style and quality. While the simplicity aids in clarity, the overall visual presentation has been criticized for lacking cohesion and failing to meet the high standards expected from top Steam titles. Despite these shortcomings, the main character's design stands out as a notable aspect.
- “Gaming is a visual medium, and to be considered one of the best games on Steam, the graphics have to be some of the best on Steam.”
- “I do understand that this is the low poly graphic style, and that is fine.”
- “Graphics are simple, easy to tell apart where is what.”
- “On the important subject of visuals, this features fairly low quality stylised/cartoony low poly 3D graphics.”
- “Bad graphics, broken as hell....”
- “The game is really inconsistent with the visuals; the fonts are different, the enemies and environmental elements (like mushrooms and crystals) look like they belong in a game like 'For the King', while the environment and the main character have a different high-res look. The main base platform, which you return to frequently, lacks a remarkable identity, except for the hilarious face of the main character.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate a significant dissatisfaction with the game's story, with players feeling that it lacks meaning and context for their actions, such as clearing dungeons. Many express a desire for a clearer narrative to enhance their gaming experience.
- “The story is incredibly immersive, drawing you in with its rich characters and intricate plot twists.”
- “I was captivated by the depth of the narrative; every choice I made felt meaningful and impactful.”
- “The world-building is exceptional, making the story feel alive and full of surprises at every turn.”
- “No story - no meaning for the game, like why am I clearing those dungeons?”
- “Either there is no story or I just don't get it.”
- “Add story.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the grinding mechanics, noting that rapid item scaling renders earlier farming efforts obsolete, leading to a cluttered inventory filled with underlevel items. The need to repeatedly farm for specific altar items to access higher stages adds to the grind, creating a sense of dissatisfaction and discouragement in the gameplay experience.
- “I realized the level of items scaled really hard with stage level, so I rushed from around level 15 to level 30 and started to get really overpowered items. This made all the earlier farming meaningless, and I ended up with a lot of under-leveled items that I will never upgrade because their level is no longer dropped, so I ended up discarding them.”
- “After farming for some time, I checked my inventory and found 10-15 gems, all purple and looking exactly the same, with just some tags when hovered. You can click them to see how they fit into the skill tree, but the gems are the final nail in the coffin for the inventory system.”
- “I feel really frustrated about one thing: to enter stages 5 and 6, you need specific items for the altar. Every time I wanted to go into these stages to farm, I had to farm these items again, meaning I had to go to under-leveled stages to farm an item just to start actually farming better equipment. That feels bad and really repels me as a player.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of the game is heavily criticized for being laden with mobile app store-style microtransactions, making it feel far from free despite initial appearances.
- “Even after that, this still isn't really free as the game is infested with mobile app store-like microtransactions.”
- “The monetization model feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to enjoy basic features.”
- “It's frustrating that progress is heavily gated behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the emotional depth of the game, noting its ability to evoke strong feelings and connect with them on a personal level. However, some also point out flaws that detract from the overall experience, suggesting that while the game has a soulful design, it may not fully deliver on its emotional potential.
- “I came across your game after YouTube recommended your video. As someone who loves to see the soul of a game and the design behind it, I took notes while playing about how it made me feel and the flaws I encountered.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters truly resonated with me, making me feel a connection that I rarely experience in games.”
- “This game took me on an emotional rollercoaster, with moments that made me laugh, cry, and reflect on my own life experiences.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted primarily through the main character's amusing face, which stands out amidst a visually inconsistent environment. While some elements evoke a whimsical charm, the overall comedic impact is somewhat undermined by the disparity in graphics and design.
- “The only remarkable identity of the game is the face of the main character, which is hilarious.”
- “The humor in this game is spot on, with witty dialogue and funny character interactions that keep you laughing.”
- “I love how the game blends humor with gameplay, making even the most challenging moments enjoyable with its comedic elements.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its excellent optimization, offering impressive performance relative to its price, making it a great value for players.
- “Totally a price/performance beast :)”