MARY

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MARY is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Xyak-Xyak and was released on February 11, 2022. It received neutral reviews from players.

MARY - is an adventure shooter with surviving elements where you will survive in zombie apocalypse playing as a girl named Jane. The world is deeply in chaos in which money is nothing. Endless armies of enemies are waiting for killing you. The only way to survive for you is to get to prison where the rest of survived people are hiding. Be ready-it will be uneasy. You will fight with different mons…

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60%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

music3 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game has a nostalgic gameplay and soundtrack that appeals to retro lovers.
It features a good plot and an interesting ending that can leave players engaged.
The game is inexpensive and offers a large world to explore.

The game suffers from numerous glitches, broken sound, and odd controls, leading to frustrating experiences.
It is perceived as an asset flip with low-quality design, lacking originality and depth.
There are concerns about review manipulation, with many positive reviews suspected to be fake.

stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is frequently criticized due to numerous glitches and poor design, which detract from the overall experience and enjoyment, despite some nostalgic appeal reminiscent of titles like Stardew Valley.
- “In all honesty, the reason I am so disappointed is that it has a bit of a nostalgic feeling. I was starting to enjoy it, maybe thinking of this in terms of Stardew Valley but on a killing spree/post-apocalyptic kind of thing. However, the glitches and the overall poor design just ruin it.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress without losing hours of work.”
- “I encountered so many bugs that it felt like I was playing a beta version rather than a finished product.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing it as a poorly executed wave survival experience featuring low-quality retro pixel art and a locked resolution, while others appreciate its nostalgic elements and soundtrack. Many reviews appear to be suspiciously similar and may be fabricated, raising concerns about their authenticity.
- “Fine game with nostalgic gameplay and soundtrack.”
- “Taking this seriously as a game, it's a dumpster fire, with someone else's 2D retro pixel art, locked resolution, and horrible wave survival gameplay... it's trash.”
- “They're all short 2-3 line reviews written in either Russian or broken English, appear almost immediately after the game launched on Steam, all have a direct Steam purchase of the game, have 4 hours of gameplay (to meet the Steam minimum), and the accounts are used consistently to write the same fake reviews for asset flips and other cash grabs/scams.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for its nostalgic quality, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- “A fine game with nostalgic gameplay and an incredible soundtrack.”
- “The music perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “I love how the soundtrack evokes such strong memories and emotions.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is praised for its engaging plot and a compelling ending that evokes strong emotions, ensuring it resonates with players.
- “A good plot and an interesting ending that will not leave you indifferent!”
- “The story is beautifully crafted, with rich character development and unexpected twists.”
- “I was completely immersed in the narrative; it kept me engaged from start to finish.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for being exploitative, with many reviews suggesting that it relies on deceptive practices such as fake reviews and cash grabs that undermine genuine indie developers. Users report a prevalence of short, low-quality reviews from accounts that appear to be created solely for promoting these games, further diminishing their credibility on platforms like Steam.
- “They're nothing but cash grabs, and they harm genuine indie developers by reducing their visibility on Steam.”
- “They're all short 2-3 line reviews written in either Russian or broken English, appear almost immediately after the game launched on Steam, all have a direct Steam purchase of the game, have 4 hours of gameplay (to meet the Steam minimum), and the accounts are used consistently to write the same fake reviews for asset flips and other cash grabs/scams.”