Mariana

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Mariana is a single player action game. It was developed by Sky Mavis Gann and was released on October 18, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Mariana is an underwater exploration and Metroidvania indie game. In this game you are dropped into an unknown trench to explore. You will find fantastical creatures and rare artifacts. Fight bosses and mini-bosses in order to dive as deep as possible and uncover the mystery of the trench. Warning: Game contains imagery that may be harmful to players with photosensitive epilepsy or similar condit…

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Beautiful graphics and a fitting soundtrack enhance the underwater exploration experience.
The game combines metroidvania elements with resource gathering in a captivating way.
It's a free game that showcases passion and potential, providing a fun and engaging experience.

The inventory system is limited, which can be frustrating for players.
Some gameplay mechanics, like the death system, can lead to frustrating situations.
There are bugs and basic gameplay issues that detract from the overall experience.

story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is engaging and hints at a larger narrative beyond the immediate plot, making it particularly appealing for fans of metroidvania-style games and environmental storytelling. Players find themselves immersed throughout the relatively short experience.
- “It took me a couple of hours to complete, and I was hooked for most of it - you can definitely tell there's a bigger story here than what we're directly told.”
- “If you like metroidvania-style games and environmental storytelling, this is a good little outing for you.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character motivations are poorly developed, leaving their actions feeling unconvincing.”
- “The ending was unsatisfying and left too many questions unanswered, which detracted from the overall experience.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is praised for its stunning visuals and a complementary soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- “It looks absolutely beautiful, and the simple soundtrack fits the overall atmosphere very well.”
- “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world with stunning visuals and haunting sound design.”
- “Every detail contributes to a rich atmosphere that makes exploration feel rewarding and engaging.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted through its witty dialogues and clever item descriptions, resonating well with players and enhancing the overall experience.
- “There is a certain humor in the dialogues and the item descriptions that clicked with me right away.”
- “The witty banter between characters had me laughing out loud.”
- “I love how the game uses absurd situations to create hilarious moments.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "mariana" is praised for its ability to complement the game's stunning underwater visuals, with a simple yet fitting soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere of exploration.
- “Mariana is an underwater exploration game with beautiful graphics and a matching soundtrack.”
- “It looks absolutely beautiful, and the simple soundtrack fits the overall atmosphere very well.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in "Mariana" are praised for their beauty, effectively complementing the game's underwater exploration theme and enhancing the overall immersive experience alongside its matching soundtrack.
- “Mariana is an underwater exploration game with beautiful graphics and a matching soundtrack.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is criticized for being highly unstable and plagued with bugs, leading to a frustrating experience that many users feel is inferior to free alternatives available online.
- “A buggy mess, and gameplay so basic and wonky that you're better off choosing a random free game on itch.io (there are thousands of them).”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been criticized as fundamentally flawed and overly simplistic, with numerous bugs that detract from the overall experience, leading some users to suggest opting for free alternatives available on platforms like itch.io.
- “A buggy mess, and gameplay so basic and wonky that you're better off choosing a random free game on itch.io (there are thousands of them).”