Maptroid: Worlds
- December 12, 2022
- lozzajp
Get on SteamMaptroid: Worlds is a procedurally generated action-adventure game where you explore, fight enemies, and solve puzzles across different planets. With each playthrough, levels are unique, offering a fresh challenge. Collect upgrades and power-ups to aid in your journey and defeat the final boss.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Maptroids offers a charming and minimalist take on the metroidvania genre, focusing on exploration and map completion without the clutter of combat.
- The game features a delightful soundtrack and humorous elements, enhancing the overall experience and making it enjoyable for casual play.
- With multiple game modes and challenges, Maptroids provides good replay value and is a great introduction to the metroidvania style for newcomers.
- The game is quite short, with the main story mode lasting around 10-30 minutes, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- Many players found the gameplay to be overly simplistic and lacking in depth, with some modes feeling repetitive and uninspired.
- There is a lack of support for user-generated content, which limits the potential for expansion and creativity within the game.
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily centered around a metroidvania experience, though players note that it includes additional modes that may appeal to a broader audience. While the core mechanics are well-executed and enjoyable for genre enthusiasts, some reviewers express a desire for more depth, challenges, and varied gameplay elements. Overall, the game is seen as a clever distillation of familiar mechanics, but it leaves players wanting more in terms of content and complexity.
“The presentation here is spartan, but it perfectly suits both the core conceit and gameplay itself.”
“Clever idea, well-done gameplay, enjoyable for metroidvania enthusiasts and completionists.”
“It reminds me of open world games in that sense -- it distills a core mechanic from a popular genre down to its essence.”
“Just keep that in mind if you are buying it solely for the metroidvania gameplay.”
“The gameplay is pretty much identical.”
“Could have been longer and have some actual mechanics from mini-games.”
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story mode is generally considered enjoyable but brief, lasting around 20-30 minutes, and while it could benefit from further expansion, it offers a satisfying experience. Players appreciate the additional content available after completing the main story, although some express frustration over limited access to certain narrative elements until later in the game. Overall, the story serves as a pleasant escape, despite its short length.
“The main game and minor story modes are nice, and even though it is short, it is a good game to play whenever you need a break from reality.”
“The story mode is pretty short yet oddly satisfying.”
“A good 20-30 minutes for just the story, but there is a lot more content than just that.”
“The only real gripe is that you don't get to read discs until very late into the story.”
“It's short, but it doesn't let you replay the story from scratch.”
“Moletroid is story mode but most of the game is invisible.”
- music6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its gorgeous and relaxing quality, enhancing the overall experience and encouraging players to revisit locations just to enjoy the tunes. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, complementing the gameplay with its engaging and enjoyable compositions.
“Special callout here for the music: the soundtrack is gorgeous and I found myself revisiting planets just to hear their particular tunes.”
“A fun little metroidvania with really great music and without all those pesky lame graphics and platforming and boss fights.”
“Exactly that: the music is just relaxing and then watch the whole thing before going to the next one.”
“The music is just relaxing, but it feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
“I found the soundtrack to be quite dull and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“While the music is soothing, it doesn't really enhance the gameplay experience.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as minimalistic, which some may perceive as lacking, but they effectively complement the overall experience alongside the strong music and sound effects. While not traditionally impressive, the visuals contribute positively to the game's charm.
“The sound effects and visuals really help sell this minimal game.”
“A fun little metroidvania with really great music and without all those pesky lame graphics and platforming and boss fights.”
“You could say that the graphics look bad or something, but that's not quite true.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its charming sense of humor and well-crafted background lore, despite being short in length. While some grammar mistakes are noted, they are perceived as intentional and add to the game's comedic appeal. Overall, players find it to be a fun experience enriched by its humor.
“It's certainly a short game, but it has a good sense of humor and lovingly crafted background lore.”
“There are some grammar mistakes, but they come off as intentional and are meant to be humorous or charming.”
“A fun little game with a wonderful sense of humor.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find some grinding aspects of the game to be tedious, even when utilizing the largest uncover option to expedite the process.
“The grinding feels tedious, even with the largest uncover option available.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel like a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
“I found myself spending too much time grinding for resources, which took away from the overall experience.”
