Max Stern

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Max Stern is a single player platformer game. It was developed by ozzmotor and was released on October 18, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

Max Stern is a story driven platformer with a brief but intricate plot, referring to a sequence of events, which happened in alternative history in the mid-19 th century. While Victorian England just began harvesting the successful results or Her Vaporous Majesty reign, on the outskirts of the great empire there took place some events, completely ignored by the wider society. Believe or not…

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Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features visually stunning graphics with detailed environments and a charming main character.
It offers a variety of weapons and gameplay mechanics that encourage creative problem-solving and strategic combat.
The inclusion of save states throughout the levels allows for a more forgiving experience despite the game's challenges.

The gameplay is marred by frustrating mechanics, such as fall damage and a lack of health regeneration, making it more tedious than enjoyable.
Controls are clunky and unresponsive, with issues like the inability to shoot while running and no customization options.
The story is weak and poorly written, with grammar issues that detract from the overall experience.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their detailed visuals and well-designed environments, contributing to an appealing aesthetic. However, some players feel that despite the strong artwork, it cannot compensate for other shortcomings in gameplay. Overall, the graphics stand out as a highlight, with many users expressing admiration for their quality.
- “A platformer with very well detailed visuals and levels, a cute and funny hero that can't shoot while running for some odd reason, a part of the game that I don't like, also the AI isn't the smartest, rendering the game easy to complete, but very fun.”
- “I find the graphic part just amazing, the surroundings are very detailed.”
- “And again I want to say that the graphic part is just great.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The story revolves around the fate of Spanish colonists and Native Indians intertwined in a dark narrative, but it is considered weak and not the main focus of the game. Additionally, the writing suffers from grammatical issues that can hinder comprehension.
- “Find out the destiny of Spanish colonists and Native Americans, who became a part of a monstrous story.”
- “It has a minor plot to it, but it's pretty weak and isn't really the focus of the game.”
- “The story writing has some grammar issues, making it difficult to read and understand at times.”
- “Find out the destiny of Spanish colonists and Native Indians, who became a part of a monstrous story.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its cute and funny hero, as well as amusing enemies, which contribute to an overall lighthearted experience. However, some players find the AI lacking in intelligence, making the game easier but still enjoyable. The quirky mechanics, such as the hero's inability to shoot while running, add to the game's charm despite some frustrations.
- “A platformer with very well-detailed visuals and levels, a cute and funny hero that can't shoot while running for some odd reason. The AI isn't the smartest, rendering the game easy to complete, but it's still very fun.”
- “The enemies are very funny, though not clever, and it would be great if they could chase Max or shoot while walking.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its coolness, complementing the visually stylistic puzzle platformer experience.
- “Visually stylistic puzzle platformer with cool music.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the art direction is praised, many users feel that the game mechanics significantly detract from the overall gameplay experience.
- “The art direction is nice, but the game mechanics ruin the majority of the game itself.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report a stable experience with no significant bugs or glitches; however, they note the presence of typos and grammatical errors, which detract from the overall quality of the game. The gameplay is described as bland and frustrating, with pacing issues that may affect player engagement.
- “I encountered no bugs or glitches, but there were several typos and grammatical errors, as well as sentence structure problems. Overall, it's bland, frustrating, and drags on too long for what it currently offers in the levels provided.”