Maria the Witch
- March 1, 2016
- Naps Team
Get on SteamZaki&Mia stole all the mails and spread them all over the worlds ! Help Maria to bring them back to their owners !
Nintendo Switch
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Playstation 4
Windows
Xbox One
Xbox Series X|S
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Xbox
Reviews
- The art style is charming and reminiscent of Studio Ghibli, providing a visually appealing experience.
- The game offers a unique and challenging flying mechanic that can be rewarding once mastered.
- It's an inexpensive game that can provide a fun distraction, especially for those who enjoy arcade-style gameplay.
- The controls are frustrating and counterintuitive, making the gameplay experience difficult and often punishing.
- The game feels more like a mobile game ported to PC, lacking the polish and depth expected from a PC title.
- The level design can be poor, with many dead ends and a checkpoint system that feels more like a hindrance than a help.
- gameplay16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple, one-button mechanics reminiscent of mobile games like Flappy Bird, but it suffers from frustratingly slippery controls and harsh penalties for mistakes. While the art style is charming, many players find the overall experience lacking, with awkward controls and poorly designed levels detracting from the enjoyment. Despite some unique challenges and exploration incentives, the gameplay is generally viewed as frustrating and not compelling enough to justify a purchase.
“A fun game with nice graphics and simple gameplay style.”
“Overall, I'd say it's not the best game, but it is enjoyable, has a pretty unique yet challenging flying mechanic, a nice visual style, and is certainly worth the $2 price.”
“The controls are simple, but the gameplay takes a bit to get used to.”
“And frustrating gameplay, too slippery controls, punishments for mistakes.”
“This game consists of two things: a frustratingly awkward control mechanic, and punishment of the slightest mistake.”
“The art style is cute and what primarily led me to purchase the game, but the gameplay itself is riddled with issues.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are often praised for their charming, anime-inspired art style reminiscent of Studio Ghibli, featuring bright and well-detailed visuals. However, while the aesthetic is appealing, some reviews note that the execution and overall gameplay do not live up to the visual quality, leading to a mixed reception. Overall, the graphics are considered cute and fun, but they may not be enough to compensate for gameplay shortcomings.
“The art style is like anime from Studio Ghibli.”
“A fun game with nice graphics and simple gameplay style.”
“The graphics are pretty good with a great Hayao Miyazaki-inspired style.”
“While the in-game graphics have some charm, there is no good gameplay to justify buying this.”
“This game just doesn't work on the PC; you'll spend more time waiting for it to launch than actually playing. The graphics are charming and cute, but you'll only spend a few minutes of fun with it. It's a kind of game that you'll have to master by repetition, but it doesn't really encourage you enough to keep repeating as it's more tedious than fun.”
“Although it is clear that the developers are inspired by Hayao Miyazaki's work, particularly from the 'Kiki's Delivery Service' movie, the game does not have the art style or charm of Studio Ghibli.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story revolves around Zaki and Mia, who steal mail and scatter it worldwide, prompting Maria the witch to return it. While there is a narrative and optional challenges tied to it, many players find the plot simplistic and unengaging, lacking depth or motivation.
“The story follows Zaki and Mia, an old man and a hamster-like creature, who steal all the mail and scatter it across the world. Maria, a novice witch struggling with her broom, must return the mail to its rightful owners.”
“Very simple story and it is not important for the game.”
“There is a story there, and some optional mail delivery challenges to go with it, but neither was interesting enough to make me power through the gameplay.”
“The story is lacking a bit; basically, some guy on some sort of animal stole the mail without explaining why, and it's your job to get it back.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered average, with some users finding it repetitive and annoying over time. However, there are standout tracks in the soundtrack that are surprisingly impressive, elevating the overall experience despite the shortcomings.
“However, they are outshined by the soundtrack, which is surprisingly awesome for such a game.”
“The soundtrack does its job, but it's not really that good, to be honest.”
“The music is okay.”
“The only real complaint I had is that the music was very repetitive and started to grate on my nerves fairly quickly.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game resembles that of a mobile game, lacking in-game purchases typically found in PC titles, which may appeal to players seeking a more straightforward experience without additional costs.
“The game feels like a mobile game without in-game purchases, which is refreshing for a PC title.”
“I appreciate that the monetization model is fair and doesn't pressure players into spending money.”
“The absence of aggressive monetization strategies allows for a more enjoyable gaming experience.”
“The game feels like a mobile game with aggressive monetization tactics, rather than a proper PC experience.”
“The in-game purchases are overwhelming and detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“It seems like the developers prioritize profit over player experience, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and unengaging, as it requires repetitive mastery without sufficient motivation to continue. While the graphics are charming, the overall experience is marred by long wait times and a lack of rewarding gameplay, leading to only brief moments of enjoyment.
“This game just doesn't work on the PC; you'll spend more time waiting for it to launch than you do playing. The graphics are charming and cute, but you'll only enjoy a few minutes of fun. It's a game that requires mastery through repetition, but it doesn't encourage you enough to keep repeating, as it's more tedious than fun.”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and unfulfilling. It often feels like a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the gameplay.”
“I found the grinding mechanics to be overly repetitive and lacking in variety, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
